Sunday - August 26th

[YoungAtHeart]

Just picking up from yesterday's thread, I wanted to send a special hug to Nancy. {{{{Nancy}}}}. Sending a child off to college is nothing compared to what you are going through. I am thinking of you and your hubby, your son, and his wife and children. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand.

I'm a masochist, because I am actually working today, instead of just taking the day off like a normal person. No wonder I'm always tired!!

Anyway, other than Maddy being off to college, nothing else is new. We had big storms last night, and I could see on the radar that they also hit where my daughter is at school. So I obsessed for a while about whether or not to call her. My vision was that she was out somewhere, with the window fan on with rain blowing into the room and starting an electrical fire! Am I neurotic or what?? Anyway, I didn't call.

Anyway, no drinking for me. Gotta learn to deal with those feelings of anxiety no matter what. I'm proud to say I'm on Day 76!

Happy AF Sunday to all to come!

Hugs,:l
Kathy

[retteacher]

Sunday - August 26th

Hi Kathy & Everyone to Come: I think I'm on day 47. Last night we had a potluck party w/our Alanon friends. Nobody in that crowd drinks, so we put out sodas, ice tea, etc. The party was fun, but there is a definite difference to parties that serve alcohol. The initial unwinding of the first drink is not there, so everyone unwinds naturally as the party progresses. I planned a party game to end the evening, & even though people balked a little at first (sober people think twice about games), they all came around & enjoyed it immensely. I'm glad I did it. When I started drinking heavily about 3 - 5 years ago, I lost touch w/most of the people we saw last night. Have a wonderful Sunday. Mary

[Chief]

Sunday - August 26th

Day 16 here! Still fighting off a cold but doing well... Don

[Breez]

Sunday - August 26th

Morning All-actually it's almost afternoon~

Balloon fest was BO-RING! They couldn't launch because even tho it was so hot & humid there was some wind gusts mid-level jet stream winds so it was dangerous for them. So all they did was fill thm up with air & deflate them. It was fun to watch 2x but after that it was the same old, same old.

Kath-don't work to hard. Sunday is a day of rest.
Mary-I'm glad you had a good time. I have lost track of so many friends due to the fact I chose boozing over them.
Don-hope you feel better soon

Congrats to the 3 of you (and those to come) on your AF days!

Well not much today. Promised my son we'd get 3 more fish for our fish tank (yup-mommy takes care of that too). Being the greenhorns we were we got 3 starter fish which are aggressive and fin biters so we can't get any pretty fish (only tiny ones). They aren't aggressive in groups of 5. But 6 fish is my max. for our tank. It'll teach me not to trust the workers at Petco and to do my own research first!

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[Determinator]

Sunday - August 26th

right on team...good fighting and great to be enjoying this loverly Sunday morning.
Day 67 ....AF heaven...
watched the UFC (my fav pay per view event) AF again and it's just so nice to be able to remember everything!
Kathy, I'm not a dad, but I'm sure it's perfectly 'normal' to obsess about the safety of one's children

be well friends and all to come....

[Cinders]

Sunday - August 26th

Good Mid-Morning to all.

Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Being an army brat and then army "wife" for 12 years, both were brothers in the military, I know exactly how difficult it is.

Well, I am starting on this sober journey in earnest, now, and feeling very good about it. A little shaky in the afternoons but hangin' in there.

It is good to be home for the weekend. Quiet and peaceful. Hubby is studying, dog is barking and life seems serene.

Have a wonderful day, all.

Cindi

[Newyear]

Sunday - August 26th

Good afternoon everyone.
Just checking in. Mary- that sounds like fun actually.
I have to plan a bridal shower for sometime in October and I think I will pick out a few games too. I've never done one before so wish me luck
Nancy- I'm thinking of you too - not easy what you are going thru.
Kathy - deep breathing helps 76 is wonderful - you are really doing it!
Chief- You had a rough day 3...but look at you now. Wow. I'm so impressed with you and how well you have done.
Det- good afternoon - what's for dinner??
Cindi - enjoy your serene day (sounds nice)
Breez- no fighting fish I hope. What kind are you getting? You are a fun mom- they will remember this when they get older...

I went to mass this morning and now I'm headed to the gym. I told myself I didn't have to do much there I just had to go. A wonderful day so far-
Anyway, have a great afternoon all-
Lisa

[barry]

Sunday - August 26th

Hey everyone: I'm taking a break from some yard work - its hot. We have a large yard with beautiful Cedar trees. The Cedars are being attacked by this mutant Wsteria vine that chokes off the trees roots. The only way to get rid of the vine is to pull them out by hand, its hard work but rewarding.

Be well all.

140 days AF.