ODAT - Friday

[Bessie]

Morning all. A bit disappointed to wake up so late this morning after a good AF night but I put it down to the huge claps of thunder and heavy rain all night. Not unhappy about that as we need the rain and the best time to have it is at night.

A lot to do today - I'll get on and work on the AF bit at the end of the day - that's my danger zone. There is no al in the house (well there is but not the stuff that tempts me) and if it stays that way that will be a big help. OH knows not to buy in wine now so the tools are all lining up nicely.

Talking of tools (!) I am trying to buy one of those half moon shaped blade things that you use to cut the edges of lawn neatly. Some bits of my garden are like a jungle but others are getting better so I am going to work hard to make it neat and look good.

Last night, instead of drinking, I picked POUNDS of sour cherries from just one tree - lots of jam and desserts to be made now.

Sorry, rambling on. Anyone else want to ramble on a bit too? :H. It's our thread, we do what we want on it - just to make sure we take it ODAT!!

Bessie xxxx

[Blue Sky]

ODAT - Friday

Hi Bessie and ODATERS to come

We got the thunderstorm yesterday evening. It was so loud, right overhead. A tree in the next road was hit by lightning and they have lost phone and internet connection. Of course the kids (who had only been 10 mins in bed) used it as an excuse to get back up so this morning they are grizzly and tired. It's the end of the school term on Wednesday so hoping the weather improves.

Going out for lunch with friends but will stay AF. Thankfully have got a quiet weekend planned as the last few weeks have been hectic.

Greenie, your hellish week is nearly over, you can do it!

[Mad Mummy]

ODAT - Friday

Hi ODATers

Wet and very thundery here today - still have fountain in conservatory around new french doors so loads of towels and buckets being used!

Took Tom (cat) to the vets this morning for a check over and he seems fine, about 18 months old - so it looks like we have another member of the family now.

Day 5 AF today and feeling so much better than this time last week, also quiet in the house as no builders today.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Bx

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Friday

ODATERS!!

Bessie I have one of those things. I also have one that is square that is "tied" to a handle with wire that was my grandmothers. I want a small power saw.

Yesterday went OK. Papers got served. He didn't read them, but who'd expect that? I explained that a date was set since he was having trouble moving forward and that provided incentive to settle up and get it behind us. He agreed. Now the real work begins. I'm wearing kid gloves and BGPs, a nice combination actually. This is a situation that I am hoping can be handled without further damage to either of us and as guilt and manipulation are damaging, I will not use it or allow it.

Rock on!

[Skywriter]

ODAT - Friday

Just starting out AF again... so far have not been able to make it past day two. I keep my excuses more handy than my tools . Yesterday it was waking up to the water being turned off ~all my fault... trying to save a 43 cent stamp and thought I'd ride the bike over and drop off payment... somehow forgot to do so and instead ended up having to pay reconnect fee and additional $75.00 deposit... if THAT is not enough to make one mad...it was all I could do not to drink at 9AM but made it till about 1:30 and it went from there. today feeling SO sick tired and crabby but have promised the kids outings with friends...UGH!!! when will I learn?
The Lyrics to PINK'S song are swirling in my head.."I'm safe, up high, nothing can touch me, but why do I feel this party's over? No pain, inside, more like perfection, but how do I feel this good sober?
I bought the MWO book... i try and try NOT to drink but the pull is beyond my control. I have confessed to hubby that I can't stop I thought he'd sort of guide me away from it but he treats me as if all is normal... I wish someone would hold me accountable. chastise me or guide me... trying very hard right now to stay up and not fall into depression. but really could use a good cry...

[Boss.man]

ODAT - Friday

Happy Friday to all. Bessie, I know DH is, Darling Hubby. So what is OH?

Hot here, and no thunderstorms to cool us off. It will give me a chance to get all the comforters to the cleaners as we wont need them this week.

I look forward to Friday's now. It used to be a huge trigger for me. But now I don't feel the pull nearly so much. I got my koolaide drink and my blueberry juice and my plans and books, and that is what I'll look forward to tonight.

Hey Sky, crying is just the alcohol talking. Hard to get over but it will happen. Stay here with us, and read about different ideas. If you can just manage to get a couple weeks under your belt then your emotions should recover and the world gets a lot brighter. More AL is a short term fix, but it will just keep you in the rut.

[universal]

ODAT - Friday

Hi guys,

Welcome Sky - stick withus - and if you need to have a good cry, go have one! It's okay and can often be very therapeutic.

I am back on - AF yesterday and plan to be again today. I was looking at my calender and went "okay, so I had one week where it wasn't good but look at all the AF days before it, I can do this". So I'm feeling stronger now - no desire for any AL right now and when I go shopping today I will stock up on all my favourite AF drinks for the weekend. Feeling quite confident that I can do another really long stretch.

Hope everyone has their tools in place for the weekend.

Take care guys and thanks for the support yesterday,

Love and hugs,
Uni

[My New Beginning]

ODAT - Friday

Hi
Just checking in...I"m on day 3 and feel great! Gotta do this. Alcohol never did anybody any good.
Best to all !

[MissMerlot]

ODAT - Friday

Hi,i'm only on day 2 and as grumpy as a bag of cats....
Hope to get this night in asap...

hugs
xx

[Bessie]

ODAT - Friday

OH - Obnoxious Husband!! :H No, not really. Other Half.

Bessie xx

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Friday

LOL, bessie. I thought DH meant dick head. :H

[universal]

ODAT - Friday

LMAO - I think that sometimes it should mean that Greeny!