Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

[Hannah]

Good morning Innies!!!

Hope you don't mind if I start us off this morning - still have the odd night of no sleep!

Do have some news - I'm RETIRED - more or less - using up some holiday days, so unless something happens that calls me in to work, I am DONE!!!! It was great to get up this morning and look out the window and see the sidewalk and driveway was snowed in, and I didn't have to worry about getting out, and onto the highways! I'll be going back on Friday to show the new postmaster around, and then the next Friday they are having a tea for me - but essentailly - i am done.

One happy camper here, hope your day goes as well!

[rob]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn


YIPEE HANNAH!!!

HAPPPY RETIREMENT!!

MAYBE WE SHOULD HAVE A RETIREMENT PARTY FOR YOU!!!


Attached files [img]/converted_files/375244=2559-attachment.jpg[/img]

[Cinders]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

Hannah - So happy you are out of the job you disliked so much. :l
Life is way to short to do something you hate so many hours a day. (and you got out at a great time, arrgh, the holidays and mail.. )

I guess this means I'll get a chance to see you a little more at the Inn? I am hoping I have a bit of time off work travels myself to continue to heal a bit. Maybe we can get together in the game room and play ball with the guys!! :H

Everyone, have a wonderful day at the Inn.

Love,
Cindi

[rob]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

Geeze INNmates- I take one day off and the place explodes!!

Cindi- So glad to see you back!! Yeah, I think the game room is going to be pretty crowded!!

Hannah- I've signed up for Curves! Have my first workout later today, looking forward to it.

Wonder- Get your crazy self down here and stir up some trouble!! The lunometer has really been dipping since you haven't been around.

MM-Sounds like your happly little elves at the spa have been very active.

Good morning Laura, Bethany and Rus.

Suze- Glad that kidney infection is finally gone!! Now if your other bug just goes away soon!!

Vino- Welcom back, We still have your room fresh flowers and plenty of water and juice in the fridge. Also plenty of soothing lotions and lavander bath salts.

Paula- How is your brother? How are you? You are right, many of us have lost family members to alcohol, you'd think that it would make us run the other way. That Al is a nasty sneeky slimy guy!! But you are also right, We can WIN!!

July-What a great idea, using this last week of November as prep for December!! Always the wise man. Thanks July!

Sorry I pooped out on you all yesterday. My stomach has been bothering me the last couple of days, and my energy has been low. I was litterally falling asleep at the computer about 6pm last night and went to have a "short" nap, next thing I knew it was 4:40 am.
But I am feeling much better today.

Unfortunately, Someone is celebrating 30 days and for the life of me I can't figure out who it is. I'll keep searching!! Is it Rus?

Back later
Love and Peace
Rob

[go2goal]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

G'Day fellow InnFolk -

Just stopping by to say 'happy day' over a cup of Joe before the work world descends...Now that I am 19 days AF, it is setting in how out of whack this body has become. Not feeling the greatest (physically), but maybe I will actually do what I can about it, rather than ignore it with another glass of wine. I guess I'm at the point where life can get a bit mundane and alcohol used to spice things up - now I've got to figure out a new course. I know how to spend time - the right things to do, but its the spice I need.

All you "wise old fools" with super many AF days under your belt - you keep me going. Thanks for putting it down here.

Go2Goal

[slightlysuze]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

Yep....it's Rus I think... :banana: YAY RUS :banana:

I'm on the sick list again, and spending most of the day on the bed under a comforter...just got up because the dogs are letting me know that they want to go out....so just off to trudge through a damp walk, then back to soup and bed again. WHEN I get over this bug I am going to really celebrate...like...er....with...er... Chocolate LOL :H

Happy Wednesday to everyone....Rob, hope your tum is ok now :hug:

Love


Suze x

[july232007]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

Hannah, Rob, G2G, db2 & other Mates,

Good morning to what is already a busy crew. A sick child has me home this morning and another on to the doctor at mid day. We kind of cast lots to see who can miss work the most in these situations (my wife and I). So, I lost or won depending on your perspective.

Something I've noticed these past few months is that I take much more interest in and derive satisfaction from some things that were a real irritant before. For example, today I am actually happy to be missing work to take the kids to the doctor. I enjoy the one on one time. It seems more valuable somehow during the day mid week. Being completely, totally sober for a sustained period of time gives me greater confidence in these situations to do what you need to do: skip work. Better insight and clarity, I think.

Have a good day everyone. Especially, those here getting re-motivated to be AF.

July

Day 125 AF

[wonderworld]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

Geez! I just lost a long post that I was writing.... oh well.... here goes again....

Good Morning Inn mates!

Things are sure hopping around here and with lots of great news!


Congratulations Hannah !!!



:happy: :disco: :yougo:
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy your freedom!! yay!!!

Cindi - I'm just so happy to see you! Back in good health, with a new perspective. What a gift.

Rob - Glad you had a good rest! Activate the lunometer!

Suze - Hope you GET a good rest and get better!

July - Words of wisom, truly.

G2G - Way to go on those 19 days!

For myself - well, I had a really good night's rest. Something is really shifting with regard to the alcohol, I think. I can't exactly put my finger on it. It's almost like I'm waking up from a bad dream. This lapse back into drinking, which has lasted almost exactly 2 months, has been a very intense reminder of 2 things:

1) That drinking always puts me back in the place of isolation, depression and dysfunction (even if it takes a little while - it ALWAYS goes back to that eventually for me) and....

2) There has to be something in my life that keeps my guard up with alcohol. A support system specifically about alcohol.

That's the irony - with sobriety life gets really good for me, and then I drift away from the support. In the past this has been AA. Whether it's AA, MWO, a combination of the 2, or something else, it HAS TO BE about alcohol and connecting with people with the same issue. I used to think that therapy covered it, or spiritual programs, or other things, but no, there HAS TO BE some kind of support system that's SPECIFICALLY about alcohol. Duh. Everytime I've relapsed over the years, it's been because of "forgetting" these 2 things, or just kind of ignoring my knowledge of them somehow. I really hope and pray that I've learned what I needed to learn this time and can stay stopped and move on. I hate AL and what he does to me. He's a disgusting slimy no-good jerk. And I really regret letting him back into my life.


Okay - time for more coffee...... love you guys.

wonder xx

[Hannah]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

Good Morning (or I guess afternoon for some of you!) Once again!

I am sitting here drinking a decaf coffee, since I no longer have to shock my system into getting up at an ungodly hour, going to give that a whirl. Maybe that way I'll sleep better at night. but the stuff is kinda bitter, isn't it?
Yup, Rob, would love a party - since in real life they are only going to have a tame little tea for me - I want something that rocks! (In an AF way of course). You and I could ?dip? into our vast supply of gorgeous hunks (oh, ok, would throw in a few babes for you men out there) and we could have a really fine time, no? Db2 - Yer on!

Rob - good for you. You are gong to love Curves - such a fun atmosphere. I am taking a few days off to allow my hip to rest a bit, and then I plan on refocusing on my fitness, get this old body back into shape. No more aching muscles and sore back and hip from lugging parcels around like some sort of stevadore - Yay!

Suze - Gee girl, you just don?t get a break. You just keep cuddled up under that comforter and get yourself better, hear?

Rob, I think you need to crawl under a comforter of your own. You girls need some pampering and chicken soup! Hope you feel better soon.

Good to see you back, Vino. Keep on trucking, one day at a time.

July - Yes, it?s nice to have those special one on one days with our children. My baby is 22 now, and I still enjoy that. Usually when my hubby is away on business, my son and I will get together for a meal, just the two of us. I?m sure going to miss that when he moves away in January!

Paula, I feel so much empathy for you, I know how hard it is to watch someone fade away - :l

Wonder! Always so nice to see you, as Rob said, the place just isn?t the same without you (and, um, your avator!). It?s a hard road to follow, isn?t it, but does get easier in time. The best support system I?ve ever found is right here! (Love you guys!)

Big hello to anyone I missed, and all to come!

Well, off to see if I can get a hold of the Pension Dept at Canada Post - need to find out a few things - seems all I get is an answering machine - Aarggh! They say it?s money or love that makes the world go round - myself, I think it?s all the red tape!

Talk to youse later!!!

[Hannah]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn



And Cindi - so good to see you back!

[vinophile]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

Hi Innmates,

It's good to see so many people here today.

Hannah,huge congratulations on your retiremenent You must feel so relieved.There is nothing better than looking out at a snow-covered driveway and knowing that you don't have to venture out. Hope you get to relax a bit more.

Cindi, good to see you here and not travelling here and there. You must have more frequent flyer miles!!

Rob, Thanks for the welcome back and the fresh flowers!! I'm looking to stay here for a while.

Go2gal, great job on 19 days!

Suze, I hope you feel better. Is there any special chocolate I can send to your room?

July ,Who would guess that staying home with a sick child could be such a pleasure. I agree that it's often these unexpected times alone with one child that can be so pleasant. Of course, it's the sobriety that gives you the awareness of the importance of appreciating such times. You have been so rock-solid inspiring since becoming AF last summer!!

Wonder, You're right that it's so important to remember that we are not alone,especailly during these tough Holiday months, in our desire to remain AF. I have found that when I'm not drinking I do become aware of how many people do NOT drink. I shall certainly have to keep this fresh in my mind as we head into December, which is typically a tough month for me.

Everyone else to come, please have a great day. I'm running with errands and kids for the rest of the day so I don't think Al will waste his time with me today.

Janet

[maxman]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

gday, have got another interview to day am struggling this morning. not going to drink today

[Hannah]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn



Max, tackle that pesky Al head on, tell him you ain't goona have anything to do with him today. Good luck with your interview!

[Chief]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

Hi Everyone! It's good to see you all back at The Inn, safe and sound. It seems 'ole AL has been a little busy causing hate and discontent amongst the Innmates.
Keep your guard up and don't let The Beast even get his foot in the door. We all know where one drink will lead.
Happy Retirement Hanna!

Max, Concerning The Beast....squash him like a bug.

Don

[paula]

Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Inn

Hi everyone,
just popping in to say hello. Congrats on your retirement Hanna.
Hope everyone has had a good day, mine's been fine. My brother
is still very ill, but he's comfortable.
Thanks for being here everyone.
Love paula.xx