Monday 26 May

[Loppy lugs]

Morning all,

What a glorious dawn. Ok I'm lying, it is chucking it down but I am in such a good mood ot ought to be.

I did nothing yesterday. I posted here went back to bed and read for a while. Got up and pottered about, went to the supermarket and saw they had one of the books recommended on what we are reading, so bought that and read it cover to cover. Mr Pip, so not exactly a chirpy read. I felt so peaceful that it got to 10pm before I remembered to take my antabuse. What a difference a day makes.

25 days AF completed,I am so proud of myself I am sitting here with a big grin on my face.

Thanks everyone for your comments yesterday, they helped a lot. Sorry if I worried anyone, I'm fine. This whole AF thing has not been what I expected at all.

Doggygirl, so much of your post rang true to me. Many years ago I used to be a chain smoker so can relate very much to that. For me, lighting a cigarrette bought me some thinking time. People didn't expect you to answer while you were lighting up. I missed that when I quit. Nothing bad has happened to me. I have just been drunk for far too much of the last umpteen years. My mind and body are just having to get used to being without alcohol and they have decided its funny to play some tricks.

DT I am still jealous

Reteacher, glad you are doing better.

Flyin hope you get peaceful day to recharge your batteries as well. Today I feel I could tackle anything despite the downpour.

Mohun, glad nobody is picking on you but something tells me you would be supportive even if they were.

Janice, thinking of you and hope they come up with an appropriate care package for your mum. As you say getting drunk wouldn't solve anything.

Well hope everyone enjoys the bank holiday. At least the weather is a good reason not to attempt the gardening!

[Hannah]

Monday 26 May

Hello Loppy, and all to follow! As per usual, not officially Monday here yet - we Canucks lag a bit behind you Brits - but top of the morning to you anyways!

Today is the beginning of a weeks holiday for my hubby. He seldom ever takes any time off, so this is going to be pleasant. We are not "going" anywhere, except back to our old town on Tuesday infortunately for a funeral, elderly uncle on hubby's side. The rest of the week we plan to golf around our new town, get to know the courses, BBQ lots, and spend a little quality he/me time. Looking forward to it. Tomorrow we have booked a tee off time for the afternoon. I am no great shakes as a golfer, but it's nice to be out there in the sunshine - let's hope we have sunshine!

Hope everyone has a great AF day!

[Janice]

Monday 26 May

Morning Loppy & Hannah and all to follow.....its raining here as well Loppy! A day for jobs indoors thats for sure.

On and off the phone to the hospital, its very slow progress with mam. She's sleeping most of the time and they've had to catheterise her and have got her on a drip.

Hope everyone is good.....and enjoying their sobriety. I know I am and I give thanks that I have had the strength to do this as well as the fantastic support from everyone on MWO.

love Janicexxx

[Doggygirl]

Monday 26 May

Hi everyone and Happy AF Monday!

Loppy, I look forward to getting to know you better. We've got that "just been too drunk for the last umpteen years" thing in common for sure. Congratulations on your 25 days AF!

Janice, I'm still catching up and it sounds like your mom has taken a turn for the worse. I hope you and your family are hanging in there! You sound like your are very firm in your sobriety, and that is a good sound across the ocean and the internet.

Hannah, a week of hanging with hubby sounds like fun! Have a great time checking out the golf courses around town. I'm a horrid golfer but I always found just being out on a quiet golf course to be very relaxing. I haven't been in a long time - I'm curious - to most places have strict rules about cell phones these days? Now that so many people seem to be yacking on the phone ALL THE TIME I'm thinking that could be a negative on the course, and I bet the clubs have done something about it!

It was sunny here yesterday for the most part, then it stormed last night, and now the sun is out again with some clouds hovering nearby. It's Day 5 AF and I almost forgot it's my 15 month anniversary Smoke Free!!! I will be picture editing for much of the day getting caught up with that.

Have a good one everybody!

DG
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[flyinhigh]

Monday 26 May

Good Morning all.....It is sunny and we have a holiday today in the States....Memorial Day. A day of parades, BBQ....and lots of fun. It is sunny here on the east coast and I am looking forward to a day of r-n-r with my bf and daughter. AL is not invited to my party.

I am feeling better...today is day 30 for me and I feel very proud of myself that I was able to get to this milestone. It has been a journey and one that is not over. I have no idea what lies ahead of me but I do know the trials that are behind me. Thank you all for your posts, they have been very rewarding to read and reflect on how different but similar our journeys have been!

I am away all next week, going camping and kayaking....looking forward to a week of true relaxation in our beautiful world surrounded by loving souls.

I hope all of you in the states have a good memorial day and I hope everyone has a great rest of their may!!!!!!


xoxoxoxoxo
flyin'

[Doggygirl]

Monday 26 May

Flyin' - HUGE congratulations on hitting 30 days!!! Sounds like you have a fun day planned, and your vacation sounds awesome too. WE WANT PICTURES!!

DG
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[Mohun]

Monday 26 May

Congrats Flying:goodjob: 30 days is great, I bet you feel great as well.

I had a lazy weekend. Trying to relax. 45 days AF now and counting.

Bye for now.

Mo.

[Janice]

Monday 26 May

Flyin, Congratulations on your 30 day milestone!!!

love Janicexxx

[Determinator]

Monday 26 May

Happy Monday ABeroonies!

Flyin, huge congrats on your 30 days!

Loppy, so glad to hear you so happy as well

currently at dock in Skagway Alaska and been having a glorious day. went on a glass-blowing adventure this morning where we got to make our own art pieces...too cool. then lots of walking around this cute old town and taking photos. I better get my butt up to the gym and burn off some of the massive amount of food I've been eating. arg.

Happy to report my holiday is still AF and very happy. wooooo!!!

be well my friends

[Cinders]

Monday 26 May

Good Evening all my Abber friends,

Loppy - Wow. What a difference a day makes is right. So glad you are feeling better and peaceful. That is wonderful.

Hannah - I hope you truly enjoy the time with your husband. I am sorry you have to go back for a funeral but some relax time and connect time is so good for us old married folk. We seldom get it.

Janice - You are so inspiring. I am not sure what all is happening with your mam, as I have been so busy with family this weekend, but know I am thinking of you. Your angel is one of my "rocks" here.

Doggy Girl - Wow, it seems like yesterday I said "welcome back" and you are already on day 5!! Isn't it amazing how quickly those AF days pile up? And 15 months SF is awesome. I wish I was SF. :-(

Flyinghigh - 30 days and now off to kayaking and camping. Good on you. Enjoy the earth and the loving souls with you.

Mohun - You just keep on keepin' on. You are doing fantastic. Lazy weekend!! I am jealous. :-)

Det and Dx - I can tell you both are having a wonderful time together. Thank you both for continuing to check in with us. I can't have a good MWO day unless I "see" you guys.

Mary?? Where are you today? I hope all is okay with you and you are just busy like me with the grandchildren.

Kathy? I know you log in last and I hate it because I miss your posts so many times. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and got to spend it with your daughter.

Love to all,
Cindi