AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

[Leelou]

:hello2:

Hope your Wednesday is a good one.

I had a crappy one, tough, and headache material!

Drove home with headache (no urge to stop at soul sucking shops) and wondered what I would do to help myself get over the tough day in turbo speed, cos I didn't want to bring it home.

WELL - funny that they say "be careful what you wish for"..... as when I got out of the car, and walked towards the house, I was seduced by illuminated happiness, surprised by cheery colours and as I walked inside, there was my DH, cooking dinner that excited my senses...

My first words after "hello" were... "Oh, I had such a crappy, tough day, and you just made me so SO happy... "

DH put our Xmas lights up, and it was just the lighting I needed to go home and feel happy and loved.

Hope you all had a good day and maybe get some surprises that were just meant for you!

[drylifeahead]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Good morning Abbers!!

That made for nice reading Leelou! Wonder what surprises await today..

Thanks for starting us off again this morning. Today felt like a sleep in day..up at 6:30. Not really a sleep in, but given the last week...

So yesterday started with me roaming around the place, unmotivated, and wondering where to start. So I picked up the caulking gun, and went at 'er with all the cracks. 2 hours later I was almost finished the front entry way. That's the problem with these older places. This one has never been given much TLC and so in bad need of repair. Got tired of the entry way, so started a bedroom. Once done that, went to finish entry way, and saw tons I had missed some how.

That or the cracks are having fun with me. *groan*
I figure if I put all this effort into it now, it will save huge on energy bills, as most are right in the ceiling to wall joints. So, after a few hours of that, started painting the trim. Back at it today..

Was nice to see a new face yesterday...hope to see you again tylyr.

I'm so jealous of you all and your self cleaning ovens. I've never had the pleasure. Just got into the habit of doing one HUGE clean when I move in..then put down aluminum foil to protect my efforts..remove and replace as needed. Same with the stove top burnercatcher thingys.

Doggygirl, I think DOL is Dirty Old Lady.
I know cuz I'm one too or so been told..:H

Also, I have to add in regards to donating blood. My youngest was born with an extremely rare syndrome which required him in his first 6 months to get blood infusions for low platelets. Without donators, my son would not have lived, and would have bled to death. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your lives to give your precious gift. You never know who will need it one day, in order to continue living their lives and loving those in it.

Enjoy your second day of this lovely December.

DLA :l

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Morning abbers!!!

Leelou, I'm happy already just reading your post!! How nice that you noticed, appreciated and expressed gratitude. How very nice for both of you. And me, whose heart it warmed. You are such a treasure. (soul sucking shop :H I'm all over that)

Pouring rain here today. That's fine; the christmas tree I've yet to get is being watered for me. Gives me time to rearrange the furniture.

I'm feeling unmotivated today. Not in a bad way, but my usual zest is missing. OH!! I took a muscle relaxer last night. That must be it. FH started working on that muscle issue last night. It is better, but have a way to go yet. Yeah, yeah I know... I still have him work on me. But he's so damn gifted at what he does.

dla, how do you know how to do all that stuff?

Have a good one!

[drylifeahead]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Yeah, yeah I know... I still have him work on me. But he's so damn gifted at what he does.

You're so spoiled :H:H Your hubby sounds like a dream come true!

dla, how do you know how to do all that stuff?

I haven't a clue. I've redone tub caulking before, and just applied the same principles. Hot LL really appreciates my effort..said he wants to hire me to prep all his places. Can't work with someone THAT hot!!

DLA

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

BACK UP DLA!!!! FORMER hubby is gifted at his profession, not a dream come true. A man who made some choices that caused him and others pain and misfortune and tries to cling to me for hope to resurect his former life. I expect a smack or two for allowing myself to be involved with him in this manner.

When I cut hair in a shop, I had some customers that wowed me and they were difficult to work on. Made me prespire a little. :H Quit drooling DG! :H

[drylifeahead]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

greeneyes;768355 wrote: BACK UP DLA!!!! FORMER hubby is gifted at his profession, not a dream come true. A man who made some choices that caused him and others pain and misfortune and tries to cling to me for hope to resurect his former life. I expect a smack or two for allowing myself to be involved with him in this manner.

When I cut hair in a shop, I had some customers that wowed me and they were difficult to work on. Made me prespire a little. :H Quit drooling DG! :H

OMG greeneyes..I missed the F part. I am sooo sorry. Now I remember what you had gone through not too long ago...crap!!!:headbanger:

:bow I'm so sorry!!!!!

DLA :l:l

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Morning Abbers,

Overcast skies here too, waiting for thunderstorms later today! Ugh!

Leelou, I'm glad your day turned out nice for you.........it's always nice when the spouse does something like that, mine never does!

DLA, we've owned several old homes that required constant work, you learn as you go along. I have my own toolbox Repairing cracks in plaster, painting & papering are my specialty. We are in a home now that we just built 6 years ago so I'm not doing much of that anymore. But, last winter the first thing I did when I quit drinking was grout the wall tile in my kitchen. For some reason that was never done - now it finally looks finished! Right after that I hung wall paper beneath the chair rail in my dining room for some added color Being AF has been good not only for me but for my home as well!!!

Greenie, I'm sure I wouldn't have the fortitude to deal with my husband once he was out of my life. God knows I should have kicked mine to the curb for making some of the destructive choices he's made over the years..........grr. We just kind of live around each other here these days. Not a perfect situation - it is what it is!!!

Well, I need to get to work......lots to do. Keeping my customers happy keeps me very busy this time of year

Have a great AF Wednesday everyone!

Lav

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Shite, I've dug a hole! don't apologize, dla! I take full responsibility for being around him in any way shape or form. I just didn't want you to have an erroneous image should I mention him (FH).

[Marshy]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Hello Leelou, drylife, Greenie & Lav,

Great to see everyone so upbeat today. My bleedin' cold has returned with a vengeance and I woke up with ONE very large swollen gland in my neck this AM. Either it's overreacting or the others are slacking. :H Oh well I've stocked up on oranges and won-ton soup again for round 2 :boxer:

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

LeeLou--I hope you continue to start our thread everyday! What I nice ending to your day. I am envious.

Today is one of my gf's 50th birthday. Another friend and I are taking her out for lunch and then surprising her with an afternoon at the Spa. I hope she likes it. She can be a little hard to please. But, she has had a lot of stress in her life lately, and I'm hoping to start a tradition since it will be my turn next year. The 3 of us have drifted apart lately, so it will be nice to reconnect a little.

We had a brief little snowstorm last night and a cold blast has moved in. I hope the roads are cleared off before our little 40 mile trip this morning!

Dry--I had to chuckle a little about your caulk. Hubby has been working on his "man cave" out in his shop. It is a room that he can heat and "work" in (aka drink beer). He is so picky, I think it is going to be nicer than our bedroom when he gets done! But I had to buy him a case of caulk the other day for it--so he has spent a couple of evenings out there "caulking" (aka drinking beer).

Gotta run, going to be late! :h

[tylyr]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Thanks for your welcome yesterday Doggy Girl and Determinator. I've had a busy day, which is good - from now on the 'shall I have a glass of wine?' mentality sets in!! So it's good to be here. I'm going to do it. Going to read some posts now to keep motivated. The rain has set in over here unfortunately - horrible weather

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Stick close tylyr! Glad you came back!

[Suni]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Loving the posts so far today!
I was at the receiving end of a random act of kindness. A very kind lady came up to me in the local store and awarded me a voucher for ?3 that she couldn't use. Nice One! She said she thought I had a friendly face.That made me smile even more.
It's been a good day for me.
I went gyming and I've eaten 2 healthy meals.
Just about to have the third and not a cube of sugar in sight.
XX Take care y'all

[Raven.joy]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Great to be back after a day with no IT access. Good to be sober, glad most of us are having a lovely day.

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Wednesday, 2nd December

Good afternoon abbers!! Wow Leelou - what an AWESOME post to read to start the day! I too got a smile just readin' about it. I'm also :H at the "soul sucking shop."

DLA, dirty minds think alike! You win the contest for guessing what DOL means! Maybe you should at least find out what the pay and benefits would be if you prepped places for HLL??? (I know...me bad!!..)

:b&d: Greenie for FH involvement. :yuk: I bet he's not the only one on the planet who can work a muscle. Time for you to find a different one!! Mean time, glad to hear that at least it's working...

Lav - wow. Your own tool box. I'm impressed. If anything ever happens to Mr. D I will have to move into an assisted living facility for sure. I can barely change a lightbulb.

Oh - that reminds me of a really bad joke. How many Alanons does it take to change a lightbulb? None. They detach and let the light bulb figure out how to change itself. :H

Marshy, so sorry to hear you are sick again!!! I was sick, and we thought that was the end of it. But this week Mr. D is REALLY sick - sicker than I was. And I'm hoping I don't get it again. Oranges and soup sound like a good idea! Hopefully you are home from work too..

LVT - wow the spa day with your friends sounds awesome, and also sounds like a great "tradition" to start! :H at your DH's Man Cave Beer Joint. Well, I know it's not funny in your life but the way you tell it is funny. Sounds like he is setting up to "withdraw" and "drink in peace." Short of him quitting the madness, maybe at least there will be less confrontation??? AL just causes so many problems...... Hope all is well (as can be under the circumstances) in LVTland.

Tyler and Raven.joy, it's great to see you both back!! Posting and reading here at MWO is a great way to pass some time and cravings. Hang in there and DON'T GIVE IN. Cravings really do pass. All we have to do is wait them out. That gets easier with time.

Suni, your story of the random act of kindness is awesome!!! Your post made me think at first that I don't have any random acts of kindness to report. But that's not true. Often I just fail to notice or appreciate it. This morning, one guy JOGGED to get to a door before me and open it. Another guy made more coffee and then fetched me some. Those were random acts of kindness but I would not have even appreciated them without your post! So thank you!!

I can't believe it's already after 2PM! I went to AA early this morning and then off to a hospital that is a bit of a distance away to visit a friend who had back surgery yesterday. She is used to a big family with little privacy, so I must say I was :H at the things she discussed with nurses and physical therapists with "mixed company" visitors in her room. We had some good laughs which was amazing under the circumstances.

Mr. D is so sick and wanted me to bring home some sore throat lozenges so I skipped the gym with the idea that he can rest and I can cover the phones, which sadly are not ringing today anyway. Figure skating starts at 2AM so I have a lot of work to get done this afternoon both personal and business, then catch a bit of sleep for a marathon of a day tomorrow!

Couldn't do it drunk, that's for sure. I'm very grateful to be sober today!

DG