July Jamboree ~ Week 3

[spedteach]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Morning all,
Jury duty this morning.
I am in a terrible mood, one of those moods where I see a negative slant on everything I think about. Maybe putting me on a jury today is not such a good idea.
Have been thinking so much about last summer. My sons are running the San Francisco marathon this weekend. Remembering last year, going to SF to watch them run and drinking so much. Can't wait until I can think of what I was doing a year ago and it doesn't involve drinking.
Sorry to be so melancholy. Doldrums of summer.
Thanks for listening.

[rebirth]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

oh. Seems like everyone posted at the same time??

sped - you and me both. I am on a bit of a downer myself. No apparent reason either. Just bought myself some Bachs Remedy and St John's wort. Was eating the doughnuts and cakes to uplift me but thats just swapping one addiction for another!

Chill my sugar addiction is definitely because I am treating myself for not drinking. I have to nip this in the bud cause being overweight will make me very unhappy. It's an inspiration read posts from people living without alcohol and eating healthily.

Hence the request for a vegetable soup recipe? Anyone?

I WILL go to the gym later. I will i will i will

[sooty]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Happy humpday one and all. I was feeling a bit down when I woke up - it must be something to do with the position of the stars or something! Feeling a bit better now after going out to do a little pottering round our nearest shops. Bought some greengages - yummy.

Had an interesting evening yesterday, concert was good and it was fun to go on the train, but it was tiring - perhaps that's why I felt down this morning? Are any of you tired - could that be the reason for the "dumps"?

LBH thanks for thinking me slimmer than I am - I'll go out for a walk later, but not on the cliffs cos the paths will be too muddy and you know what I'm like for falling

I've been talking to my daughter in Thailand (on facebook chat) and they were on the beach today and had a twister - she said it was very scary, umbrellas and things flying around. I guess lots of you are familiar with them.

Dill you are right about the zucchini going mad - I've got 3 giant ones and 6 average ones in my veg rack in the kitchen at the moment - I almost daren't go into the garden to see what's arrived overnight :H I'm sure Lav has a recipe tho ....

Have a good day gang, remember those dreams can't hurt you, they're just your mind trying to make sense of stuff (that's my theory anyway)

love Sooty

[Chillgirl]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Rebirth - here is a recipe website that Lav recommended and its absolutely wonderful! Fatfree Vegan Recipes

Im definately not my usual happy self today and reading all your posts like Sooty im wondering if its a galactian influence? Im going to continue to ignore it and it will go away.

On friday I fly to Scotland for a weekend with my family, I do adore them but at the same time its never without slight stresses! It will be the 1st time I have seen my sisters since going AF and we usually got together for pretty heavy drinking sessions. Im sure there will be a lot of questions but my resolve is strong and each time i come up against a new situation like this I see it as a chance to overcome a hurdle and move up to the next level.

[dill]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Hello jammers,
My what a thread! So many interesting events, comments and thoughts ! Chill, You have to get your ex out of your head! Maybe this will help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIAP364nxEo[/video]]YouTube - South Pacific - I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair - Complete
Rusty, that is totally awesome that you have lost 15 lbs!!! I am impressed. Keep up the good work. It feels good, doesn?t it.
Lav, I take 25mg of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) along with an herbal mixture for sleep, too! Once again, I wonder if we are not somehow related. I used to take valerian, melatonin and L-tryptophan, but now I just take Alteril, which contains all 3. Usually that does the trick, but if not, I pop a diphenhydramine. I find Mr. Lav to be exasperating. The latest story about the fish tank really got to me. Tell him to take his @#$*! Fish tank with him Saturday! Look for a lawn service. Inform him that he need not mow any longer.
Cyn, I shall look for your Maximillian. How long ago did he die? Do you have any pets currently? I love my dogs and worry all the time about losing them. I have had many dogs over the years and each has a special place in my heart. I care for my cats and enjoy them, but do not have the affinity for them that I do my dogs. I guess that makes me a ?dog person?.
Sped, Chill, Rebirth and Sooty, how did we all end up in the doldrums at the same time? Well, I must encourage you to hang in there, because mine are clearing away and yours will, too.
LBH, I always wanted a horse when I was a little girl as well, but had to settle with dreams and reading books about horses: Black Beauty, the Black Stallion series, the Silver Brumby books. I loved books with horses only, people having only bit parts. I had hoped to grow up to be a horse, but that didn?t work out. Just as well, I suppose!:H
Red, I like so many different kinds of books, I can?t say I have a favorite. As a child I liked books about animals and of course Nancy Drew . I like books that make me think and that teach me things and that take me places far from home. I like science fiction books too. I love Michael Chrichton, and Kurt Vonnegut. Hemmingway, Steinbeck, Kipling, to name just a few. Have you ever read any of Barbara Kingsolver?s books? Or, Jodi Picoult? I?m thoroughly enjoying The Shell Seekers. The only problem I?m having with it is that there are a number of references to drinking that are quite enticing.
We picked all our first planting of corn and will be freezing it tomorrow. We have to wait until tomorrow when our corn cutter will be available for pick up at the local hardware store.

[Lavande]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

To my virtual twin sister Dill :H

Thank you for acknowledging my feelings...........Mr Lav really is a frustrating asshole, isn't he? :H

I've been moping around all day, trying to come up with some reasons to really want him back - I'm not having a whole lot of luck. The longer he stays away the harder it is to bring up positive thoughts about him

Hey, be careful with that corn cutter sister :h

[Stargazerlily]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Good morning to everyone!

LBH, loved your comments about the shoes. They have helped me get through the week. It does help sometimes to "act as if" and looking your best is part of the game. I love to picture you looking pretty despite feeling droopy. You are right, the weight is coming off with a sensible plan and staying AF.

Dill, you are right, R. Pilcher does make drinking sound romantic and life enhancing. I love the story of her life and her children, though. I have often thought that her stories tell of normal social drinkers, not individuals with problems. Thanks for the info on your favorite authors, I have read Hemingway, Picault and want to investigate Kingsolver reads. I finished the book by Cokie Roberts and would recommend it. Currently a fun read by Maeve Binchy, Lilac Bus. She really draws well written characters, her books are so comforting to me. You can tell books are some of my best friends.

Rebirth, I live on my chicken vegtable soup. I throw in chicken pieces, an onion, carrots chopped fine, celery, big can of diced tomatoes and fresh parsley from my garden, plus a touch of ketchup, and a little pepper. I take the chicken out when it is cooked, debone it and shredd it and put it back in the pot. I think it is a great detox and very healthy. I too am addicted to sugar and do well to stay away from it completely. Crispy Kreme donuts have been my downfall. I ate seven before at one sitting and have stayed away since. I always get the initial sugar buzz then crash. But boy or boy they sure taste good.

Well, a crisis of sorts. My son is moving home and it will be a huge adjustment. He is just not making it financially and as a family we have to go to plan B. Whatever that is. My husband and I have enjoyed our privacy, and it will be difficult to share our space. However, it has been awful quiet for a long time. Remember I said this as I will probably be out of my mind within two weeks of living with him. He has always had numerous issues and needs more support than the average person his age. He has also overcome alot, so we have to work on helping him with his life. I was really proud of my husband and I, handling the crisis calmly, and I made a point to tell him that we were at our best due to being AF. He agreed. If I was drinking I would have been on edge, freaking out and not making the best decision. A friend was really negative to me and I noted that he is a hard workerand has only himself to figure out. So I will be needing support and appreciate being able to vent on this thread.

Off to work, will check in tonight if I can.

[Stargazerlily]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Oh, I wanted to post that relationships are messy and that we make plans and God laughs. Both apply to me and are something to think about.

[Lavande]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Good morning Jammers!

I suppose we should be starting anoth week but oh well.

Red(Star) we've had our daughter in & out of our house many times before she was married. Sometimes it's not even their fault. I was always glad to have her back!

I'm running late, need to get some work done before meeting old friends for lunch.
I'll be back later, have a great AF day

Lav

[rebirth]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Good morning,
Star - thank you for the recipe ( thank you Chill also for the link). How old is your son? Takes me back to the time when I was getting a divorce and went back to my mum's with my tail between my legs and a very broken heart. Believe me Star it was painful for me to return home. I felt like I let everyone down.I was 33 and living back at my mum's.

But she welcomed me with opened arms and through gritted teeth the two of us managed to get myself healed ready to tackle the world once again. Bless my mum. We are like chalk and cheese but I love her to death. x

[Chillgirl]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Hi Jammers

I hope we are all feeling happier today. I have this nagging feeling inside that something is about to happen or change in my life and its making me feel very uneasy. I hope my intuition is wrong and its just nerves about my weekend visit back home.

Dill - I too cant bare the thought of life without my dog, she is my constant companion and comes everywhere with me. This weekend a friend will be taking care of her and I know I will cry when I say goodbye to her. I rescued her from some bins and she has rewarded me with trust and loyalty that gives me a lump in my throat. Unbeknown to her, she has saved me as much as I saved her...

[spedteach]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Morning,
Have been up forever. Feel like my biological clock is so out of whack. Maybe will try to nap today. Going to Santa Fe this morning to buy a wedding outfit (costume!!). Saw it on Saturday but was too hot from browsing around the farmers market to try it on. Hoping it's still there and that it fits.

Chill, I know that ominous feeling that something's going to happen. Usually it's nothing more than my imagination. Have a wonderful time in Scotland. Take pride in that beautiful sobriety you've accumulated.

Rebirth, "chalk and cheese"!! I laughed out loud. Have never heard that expression before.

Red, I would love to have a son move back in but also know that would mean they were having some kind of problem. Hope it turns out okay.
I cannot believe you ate 7 Krispie Kremes!! Just writing those 2 words makes my mouth water.
I love Kingsolver, especially Prodigal Summer. This summer I have read 2 books by Laura Moriarity. She is the best writer I've discovered in a long time. After I read her, her characters were so real to me. They would seem like real people in my life rather than book characters.

Better mood today. My mood is always so dependent on whether I exercise or not. Running at 5 this morning.

Off to Santa Fe. Thinking good Thursday thoughts for all of you.

[sooty]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Hello everyone, I'm really late posting today cos its been one of those days! Good news though cos No1 Daughter passed her theory driving test today (first time) - these days we have to do a theory test before taking the practical one - dunno if its the same in other countries.

We've had the most amazing day weather wise, sunshine one minute then thunder and lightning and torrential rain ... this is the British summer after all

Rebirth I used to work with a colleage and we were absolute opposites and used to argue all the time - one day she said we were like chalk and cheese and from then on I was "chalky" and she was "cheesey" - it helped our relationship no end and we actually ended up being quite good friends!

I hope Thursday is turning out ok for us all - see you all later or tomorrow
love Sooty

[rebirth]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

sooty - So if you are the cheesey one, what does that show in your character? I wonder if I am the cheese and my mum is the chalk?

[rebirth]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Damn just ate 12 chicken wings.
Gonna look like tinky winky soon.