Wednesday December 19th at the INN

[rob]

Good Morning INNmates!! Yikes!! I read FMSs post from last night and realized how close Christmas is!!

The Family Christmas Party is this Saturday and I'm hosting, just to make things more intersing I'm working all week. Fortuntately its a carryin so the amount of work I have to do is limited. I must say though, all of this is so much easier sober.

Hope everyone is well and gets a chance to catch their breath before the big day.

Love and Peace
Rob

[slightlysuze]

Wednesday December 19th at the INN

'Lo everyone.....sorry didn't get to check in yesterday....and still on the run today!

We went to a Wassail last night.....I asked for the non-alcoholic hot punch. Took a sip. Yuck....too much clove and something that tasted like chilli, temp too hot - burned my tongue! and guess what?.....at the second sip I just knew it was the alcoholic one....:shocked:.........so I went hunting on my own and found some apple juice. Good job it was so disgusting tasting....if it had been nice that could have sent straight off the straight and narrow! And, personally, I don't count that as not being AF....is that OK??

Also, got a mince pie 'pressed' on me.....that was way too sweet...yuck.....only had one bite then hid it! Makes me realise that my tastebuds must be changing!

Hope everyone is doing ok.....the Yule sticks will be ready at the weekend....

Suze xx

[satori]

Wednesday December 19th at the INN

Hi folks,

Hope you are all doing fine - everyone is really busy right now!

Here is a good one - I was waved down by the police doing a random check on drivers at lunchtime!!!

Roll down my drivers window to be met with.

"We are just doing some random checks on drivers in the runup to Xmas Sir, - could you tell me when you last drank alcohol"

Couldn't resist a smile as I said
"Somewhere around the middle of July"

The guy looked at me as if I had two heads!
"Oh well - you won't mind blowing into this then, will you sir"

I think he thought I was taking the mickey!

Well the meter showed - zero - SHOCK, HORROR, "surely NOT" I hear you cry!
I do believe he looked a little disappointed!

So, off I went, chuckling to myself!
Made my day!

Oh what fun we have living the AF lifestyle!!!!


Take care


Love :l

satori

xxx

[satori]

Wednesday December 19th at the INN

slightlysuze;242698 wrote: 'Lo everyone.....

Also, got a mince pie 'pressed' on me.....


Suze xx

Er Suze,

Wot you do in your private life is no- one's business but your own


Love

Satori

xxx

[Hannah]

Wednesday December 19th at the INN



Hi guys! My internet service provider has changed their home page, incredibly confusting and maddening - but think I have it figured out, because here I am. Why do they have to take something that works perfectly well and change it? Hmmmm???? My policy is, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!!!!

Anyways, enough, have vented, on with the day!

Hi Rob, hope your family gettogether goes well. And Suze, you did well - no - that little sip does not mean you are no longer AF!!!!! You did incredibly well to dispose of it, and if you were actually looking for a non-alcoholic version, you definitely weren't looking for alcohol! But it is maddeneing, isn't it, when people don't take you seriously when asking for something non-alcoholic!! Also, when you are looking for decaf coffee and they bring you the real McCoy, and you are awake and staring at the ceiling all night!

Satori - boy, must have been a hoot - should have had a camera to take a picture of that officer - I'm sure you spoiled his day! :H :H No revenue off you!!!

Well, must go do a bit of shopping. NOT Christmas shopping, thank gawd, have that all done - just your basic supplies. Have been up since the crack of dawn - the realtor keeps telling us we should get an offer today (just like a carrot in front of a donkey, don't you know) and they may want another viewing (sigh), so I was up early, doing the hardwood, and cleaning what is basically already a clean house - must be perfect!!!! Will be so glad when that d*mn offer actually comes in, and I can go back to my less than perfect standards!

Well, off.......catch you all later!

[slightlysuze]

Wednesday December 19th at the INN

satori;242750 wrote: Er Suze,

Wot you do in your private life is no- one's business but your own


Love

Satori

xxx

I just LOVE that sensation of hot crumbly pastry and glistening, sumptuous fruits being pressed against my.....hang on......wrong board....sorry....lol

(hope y'all know that IS a joke) (It's bakewell tart that does it for me....) (stop it)

Satori......that was a priceless encounter with Mr Plod.....I bet it felt VERY good!

Hannah - hope you got that offer and that you got all your basics in.....in retrospect, what annoys me most about being given alcoholic stuff when you've asked for the alternative is that I might have needed to avoid alcohol because of medication or something....it's so thoughtless. I did wonder if they had two lots of punch and she just made a mistake...but I didn't see two bowls so I assume she knew it was all alcoholic. Still...the good side is that I had no desire to drink it.....so that's a positive I suppose

Had my family here for supper tonight....and they all swigged back the gin, scotch and wine.....when I said I was just having some bubbly water I did hear a sort of 'concerned' noise from the other room :H ......I wonder if they think I'm not well LOL........

Hope everyone is ok, especially those not checking in today....I know it's such a busy time....love to all.


Suze x

[Finding My Self]

Wednesday December 19th at the INN

Suze! Good on you! As in, feels good doesn't it to not want it even after a taste - boosts the confidence a bit.....and oh, yes, bakewell tart.....mmmmm, now who can I imagine 'pressing' that on me.......sigh..........................!

Rob- good luck with The Family Party - I noted the capital letters! Important Event!!

Satori - that is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh good! I feel you've cancelled out my bad(ness) experience this time last year. Thank you! And just what a great feeling that must have been to say 'About July'....but sad to note the b*ggers still got you to blow.....but HA! Serves them right - bet that was a story that went round the station later - or not, due to a confused officer!

Hannah - listening out for the cheers of offer-joy!!! And hope you got your shopping done.

Crazy busy here - probably be less so if I had room to move! Doesn't wrapping take up soooh much space!! I love it but am so cramped this year - AND.....eeek! I can't sit on the floor or do things on the floor like-what-I-used-to....I use to do everything on the floor (don't even go there Satori!!!!!!!) - my painting, sewing, curtain making....now I have to put up my 'massage' table......scary!?!? And not being in pain is my job! Help!

I am getting excited - and nervous - and excited - and anticipatory - and rushed - and bothered - and child-like (ish!?!)......there are no Bah Humbugs here!!!

Right, off to listen to a carol or two...thinking of everyone.....

Happy Crimbo minus 5!!

Hugs
FMS xx