Army June 22

[mollyka]

Re: Army June 22

A quick fly by.

Wonderful post Tabbers.

I am beyond exhausted due probably to my meds I hope I will get used to them.

I am forcing myself to get out walking and doing a bit of running, which helps lift my mood.Fortunately I have a great support network but still manage to feel lonely.

How did I ever find the energy to drink??

Sounds like you are very down -- could it be a bit of depression maybe --- there is nothing more tiring than that in my experience... and of course loneliness must be very hard -- I consider myself one of the fortunate people who never feels lonely -- but then Joe often says that's cos I don't have the opportunity -- always seems to be people around -- hoping Mayo might cure that a bit!!! Thinking of you and come and post -- it's only online but it's maybe better than nothing?

Morning all else ---

Elsie -- I'd love to know how you self-trained in cooking/cheffing to the extent that you could make a career out of it -- I'd love to have worked with either food or plants!!

[stirly-girly]

Re: Army June 22

Hello Army!!!

Have been thinking about you fine folks a lot lately so thought I would drop by to say Hi!! Have taken a bit of a read back and it looks like, for the most part, the Army folk are doing well. Really glad to hear it. Will try not to make one of my long-winded posts but do want to say something to each of you.

[MENTION=21798]Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)[/MENTION] - a great post and so happy to see that you have so many days sober. And to see that you, too, are as convinced as I am, that you will never take a drink again. I was scared, like you, but I also ended up hating it in the end and there is nothing on earth that could make me take a drink again. Absolutely nothing.

Molls, no @ for you but happy for you that you have retired and that you and Joe are starting on a new adventure. I hope it turns out to be everything that you are anticipating.

[MENTION=22839]brit[/MENTION] - sorry to hear about your on-going weariness/fatigue and loneliness. Hopefully your body will adjust to the meds. Good on you for keeping up with the running tho'. As for the loneliness, it is something that is difficult to deal with. I know my Mom had a very hard time when my Dad passed. She eventually found a new companion and he was a God-send. If you are open to meeting someone again, just for company, it might help - you know, just looking forward to meeting up for a coffee or going for a drive. Simple but pleasant things to make you feel less alone. :hug:

[MENTION=15758]rustop59[/MENTION] - I always envied people with cottages, or a summer home of some kind. Unfortunately, we never got to that point and it is something that I feel I have missed out on. Hope you enjoy yours to the fullest!!

[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION] - Mers, I see that you are still running, as well. Good for you. Personally, I can't run but I do need to get out and get more exercise. I admire people who make it a part of their daily life. I never seem to find the incentive although I should. Now that it's summer, hopefully I will get myself off to the sea for some regular swimming. How are you doing with the teenagers? I'm sure getting out for a run helps dealing with the ups and downs.

[MENTION=15430]lifechange[/MENTION] - LC - good work on getting back on your feet. I can't express any better than what Tabbers said in the last part part of his above post - our sobriety is a gift we give to ourselves. The trick is to decide that AL will no longer control us - that we control our lives and we deserve to be, if not happy, then at least content and as healthy as possible. Best of luck to you!!

[MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION] - Well, well, Jacks, aren't you in for an exciting summer. So S&H Junior is due on Satzy's sober anniversary and Jenny and Ads are getting married on my birthday!! You must be over the moon about all of it, but I expect a wee bit more about the arrival of the wee one. You must be counting the minutes!! I'm sure you will have a smashing time being a Grandmother. It's really so much fun! And with the wedding soon after - such a thrilling time for all of your family! I am smiling as I write this!!

[MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION] - I can't express how sorry I am that you and Mr. Satz are once again going through this ordeal. I have no advice - I know that you have done everything humanly possible to help your son. What I saw a long time ago and I am sure that it is a factor, is that he has no incentive to get sober. We all did. Either fed up with it all, or scared for our health, or wanting something better for ourselves, we all had something that made us finally decide to give up AL. I truly hope something will shake him up soon and he will make that decision. For all of your sakes. Because you are good people and you don't deserve this anguish.

As for Covid - we have all had our many shots and boosters and almost everyone I know has had it. Luckily mild doses, but got it anyway. And some of my friends have had it twice. So far I have escaped it, luckily. We have been mask-free, except for hospitals and clinics, since June 1st. It is nice to feel somewhat free again, although I do have to touch up my lippy a couple of times a day now.

Partly cloudy but warm, here in Athens - a gorgeous day. One to be at the beach instead of at a desk, but we gotta pay the rent.

Hope you're all having a good day!! inkele:

[rustop59]

Re: Army June 22

Afternoon everyone

What marvellous posts to log on and see. [MENTION=15430]lifechange[/MENTION], we cross posted yesterday morning. He fly fishes for salmon and trout. We have been to Alaska, combination of family and fishing holiday, absolutely amazing.

Tabs if that was the post you lost then it’s brilliant that you retrieved it. Should put it over in the tool box.

[MENTION=22839]brit[/MENTION], well done on the running and connecting. After such a long marriage it is no wonder you are lonely. Are they going to review your meds? Might need a tweak.

Stirly good to see you back. What’s new in your world? Fill us in if you have time.

Satz, Molly, Mer, JC big wave.

[JackieClaire]

Re: Army June 22

[MENTION=21798]Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)[/MENTION]..............fantastic post and thank you I could relate to all of it. I keep in mind that I was ready to commit suicide rather than live without alcohol. Mr JC had been away for the weekend with the 'boys' so I had plenty of time. Luckily on this trip he came home early to find me shit-faced surrounded by pills which lead to another de-tox with a doctor who knew his stuff.That doctor saw me through my first 6 weeks and also had read about MWO that weekend.
I'd like to (is never going to happen) but one can hope that they would ban alcohol adverts like they did with cigarettes.


Mudane stuff: Just had my nails done.
My poor DIL is so big now if you poked her with a pin she's fly round the room like a burst balloon.
The bathroom.............we still haven't got a date when we were promised within 12 weeks back in early February. So Mr. JC's going up there tonight to cancel the whole thing. He can use in much longer and clever words than me is and is going up there after work to cancel the whole thing and rip them a new one. He's a lawyer so will use bigger wordst and if he gets angry ................yes the docile Mr. JC you all know is very calm and collected but is pretty scary when he looses his temper.
They did deliver the taps about two months ago..............they can come and fetch them.
Luckily Jenny's bridesmaids are getting ready at their hotel before landing on us.

[JackieClaire]

Re: Army June 22

[MENTION=11158]stirly-girly[/MENTION]..............sorry wasn't ignoring you. We're laying bets on either 19th (S&H's birthday) or 27th (Mrs S&H).

[stirly-girly]

Re: Army June 22

[MENTION=11158]stirly-girly[/MENTION]..............sorry wasn't ignoring you. We're laying bets on either 19th (S&H's birthday) or 27th (Mrs S&H).

Gawd - that sounds like Molly's bunch who have a whole pile of birthdays in one month. 23rd would be good - right smack in the middle of both of the other birthdays!! :sohappy:

[satz123]

Re: Army June 22

The bathroom.............we still haven't got a date when we were promised within 12 weeks back in early February. So Mr. JC's going up there tonight to cancel the whole thing. He can use in much longer and clever words than me is and is going up there after work to cancel the whole thing and rip them a new one. He's a lawyer so will use bigger wordst and if he gets angry ................yes the docile Mr. JC you all know is very calm and collected but is pretty scary when he looses his temper.
They did deliver the taps about two months ago..............they can come and fetch them.
Luckily Jenny's bridesmaids are getting ready at their hotel before landing on us.

Best idea ever Jacks to cancel. No mad rush if the bridesmaids aren't there using the bathroom to get ready. So bide your time.
There is a flurry of jobs being done after lockdowns - so in my opinion THE WORST time to get anything done.
Apart from overpricing I'd feel they were half doing jobs to move to the next.
Tell MrJC to take the taps with him & they can stick them where the sun don't shine

[lifechange]

Re: Army June 22

Goos Afternoon, Army!

i love reading here, putting the pieces together to figure out what's going on with you all.. :happy2:
JC, you do have a lot going on with a baby on the way and a wedding.. wowza!! exciting times!

Tabbers, i would also find it great to have that post in the Toolbox for easy access.. it's inspiring for people reading there to get some help.. i've taken it upon myself to look there each day, randomly picking a page and absorbing the experiences/wisdom of those who have been there/here.. thank you for taking the time.

Molly, i kindof luckily fell into this as a profession.. i've worked in gastronomy since i was a young and i when i moved to Berlin (1999) my husband (ex now.. dad to my kids) and i opened a restaurant.. nice place with cakes (i baked) and coffee/tea in the afternoons and an italian kitchen in the evenings.. we were open till 2005 and during the last year i begged the chef to let me work with him a bit in the kitchen. after we closed (we split up, i had 2 young kids and couldn't deal with the restaurant baby) a regular customer of ours asked if i'd be interested in cooking 2 days a week (lunch) for the people at an art studio she worked at.. at the time it was 20 people who had been taking turns cooking for the team and they were finding it too time consuming.. so when i began, i'd just take recipes i liked and multiply them accordingly.. i got to learn by doing! the kitchen grew as the studio grew, we got more help and before covid we were cooking for 110!.. now we're around 85.. i've been there for 17 years now in October which is crazy, as in the beginning i thought of it as a temporary job.. it's a lot of work but i can't think of a better place to work.. as you, i love gardening.. unfortunately my thumb isn't anywhere near green!! i'll be excited to hear more about your plans when the time comes!

Rusty, i've never reallyl understood how fly fishing works.. i do remember my dad doing that as well i think.. standing in a river with very long wellies, right? did you see the fillm, "Salmon fishing in the Yemen"? with Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt? i loved that one..

hope you're all having a nice evening.. xx

[mollyka]

Re: Army June 22

Evening all --- not even sure if I posted today.... lets go back look.............................................. ....oh I did!! How's everyone? Good to see you Stirly -- wondered where you went...

Spent the WHOLE day packing up for the big move -- the van is tomorrow - down and back in the same day -- then we move ourselves dog bike and car down on Friday -- I'm desperately tired but getting very very excited now... and it'll be wonderful to have all our belongings in one place!!! This house in Dublin is sorted out now so that's a huge potential worry off our shoulders... so yeah -- that's me -- camping out in the dining room tonight - the big load up tomorrow.

What a lovely job Elsie --- I think for sure something like that could have been my ideal job... loved my job but the clowns at the top ruined it for the rest of us... shower of muppets! Anyway I'm my own boss now and that feels goooooood!

The birth of your first grandchild is a great time Jackie -- I remember this time 10 years ago like it was yesterday and FB keep flashing up photos of the occasion... enjoy every minute of it... and they live near you don't they? Sure you'll see them every day probably --- it's lovely to have folks to call on with a new baby -- I remember wanting to show my first lad to the world!!!

Right -- I'm going to have a cup of tea and then going to bed -- we've to be up fierce awful early!

[JackieClaire]

Re: Army June 22

Best idea ever Jacks to cancel. No mad rush if the bridesmaids aren't there using the bathroom to get ready. So bide your time.
There is a flurry of jobs being done after lockdowns - so in my opinion THE WORST time to get anything done.
Apart from overpricing I'd feel they were half doing jobs to move to the next.
Tell Mr JC to take the taps with him & they can stick them where the sun don't shine

We have it sorted Mr JC went straight to the manager.....bypassed the minions...we're putting it back until September. Mr. JC spoke to the head honcho tonight and he couldn't apologise more. Don't envy the lad who lead us to this. We're going to treat ourselves to spend a couple of nights in a hotel with the dog while they work their magic and discover the town we actually live in. Mr JC hasn't had any real time off work for nigh on 18 months.

[MENTION=8529]mollyka[/MENTION]................I'm like a kid that still believes in Santa Claus I'm so excited about the baby. They're not far away...................15 mins tops depending on the traffic.
Just think on Friday you'll wake up in your new home.

[lifechange]

Re: Army June 22

morning Army!

Molly, hope the move down is uneventful and such.. i know you don't have a lot of time now, so i'll save my questions for later!:congratulatory:

Jackie, so great that your kids are so nearby! you've got a son and a daughter, right? and are you living in Dublin? or in another town? when i hear the name Dublin or those of other counties i "know", i get goosebumps.. i had a serious boyfriend when i was younger with Irish roots and i'll never forget how happy he was when he got back from a trip with his family.. it was magic for him.. i've always wanted to visit.. someday!

Satz, how are you all doing?

wishing everyone a nice Wednesday!xx

[JackieClaire]

Re: Army June 22

Morning,
[MENTION=15430]lifechange[/MENTION].................I'm in England, Northumberland. The S&H's about 15 minute drive from us and Jenny's down in York teaching Physics and Chemistry and getting married in August to another teacher (Biology).

[MENTION=8529]mollyka[/MENTION]............best of luck for a smooth move.

Off to my craft morning at the local church. Always dread my phone ringing as its ring tone is Bat out of Hell by Meatloaf

[rustop59]

Re: Army June 22

Good morning everyone

Lovely to log on and read you sounding so cheerful Lifechange. You are doing great. Good luck with the move Molly. You won’t know yourself being your own boss and Dublin is less than 3 hours away which is a big advantage.

Enjoy your craft morning JC, love Meat loaf. Himself going to Malta on business so I’m going to tag along for a few days, flying out tomorrow, back Sunday. Will be nice to feel a bit of sun. Better pack, only hand luggage so that’s a challenge.

[stirly-girly]

Re: Army June 22

Good morning Troopers - or I guess good afternoon!! Somehow the time got away from me. At work as usual so I have that for an excuse.

Jacks - what do you do at your crafts meeting? I have thought of joining art classes when and if I finally retire. Younger son seems to think that he can't do without me at the business but I really need to at least cut back on my hours. 9-10 a day is just too much. I know you knit beautifully - teddies and baby jackets and such... :heartbeat:

Molls - hope your move goes smoothly. I have moved countless times in my life and to be honest, I really enjoy setting up a new place. And now that you are retired, you will be able to go at your own pace and get things set up exactly how you want them. Very exciting, starting this new phase in your life.

Rusters - enjoy your trip to Malta - great time of year to visit before the dead heat of summer!

LC - what is the weather like in Berlin at this time of year? And I'm curious about the food you cook - mainly German dishes, I expect and what is the cuisine like? I'm Canadian but have been living in Greece since 1983, and of course, am a huge fan of Greek food. Don't know much about German food tho' except for sauerkraut and bratwurst sausages.

Satzy - hope things are calm at your place today or maybe you're at work and dealing with other matters. Sending you hugs...

Waves to Mrs. A and Tabbers.

I noticed some others are MIA - Startypants and Bridget. Hope they are fine. Anyone been in touch with them lately?

[mollyka]

Re: Army June 22

Evening all! Well the big move took place today -- everything down and almost put away -- van ready for returning tomorrow... so yeah -- we are literally waddling round in a big empty house tonight - will move ourselves the dog the car and the bike finally Friday morning and that's it.... so very very tired but well worth it..

Have read back but my head is mushed --- can't remember a damn thing I read! Hope you're all doing great... right now I'm laying my head down and hopefully get a great nights sleep... talk tomorrow between scrubbing and tidying... all pretty pointless really -- yer man who is taking it is renovating anyhows -- but it's just self respect... not leaving any mess that anyone can talk bout me!!!

Night folks xx