AF Daily - Monday August 30

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Good morning Abbers!

Geez, 2 pages on the thread already this morning?
It's 8:30 am & I'm still sittting with my coffee trying to come back to life
At least I slept well last night!

Greenie, my bathroom is painted Lavender right now - is that any surprise to you???? The fixtures are white & I have grey accent tiles..........looks good

Greetings to everyone today - hope your Monday if fabulous!
I'll be back later.

Lav

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Hello friends.

Sorry I suck at those games too, and trivia. I'm like DG those brain cells never came back. :upset: I do still remember the lyrics to almost every song from the 70's and 80's that comes on the radio though--but don't ask me who sings them.

Greenie, I don't spend a lot of time just sitting outside either, but I might start! I can hear it from inside my house if I have the screen door open. I need another one to put by my bedroom window. I think emerald green and black would be beautiful for your bathroom.

Sorry Gaia, I don't know about woodworms. Termites?

I picked up our bedroom and my bathroom yesterday. I didn't say cleaned for a reason. It took me all afternoon, but it looks oh so much better!

Gotta get the kid on the bus. More to follow!

[Marshy]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Doggygirl;947293 wrote:
You could be a part of the AppleCult(tm) too you know...

DG

Noooooo. I'd become addicted and be one of those people who is always looking at their phone wherever they are and whatever they're doing. Anyway, they DO still make simple ones. I got one for a fiver. Just needed a new handset coz lots of my letters have rubbed off and it's getting difficult to text. (And me and my new non-girlfriend text a lot )

Greenie, at what point does FH's behaviour start to constitute harassment? Or don't you feel that way?
I went to the health shop to get something for stress. Very nice man in there asked me all about it, how it feels, have I seen the doc etc etc. He recommended 5-HTP so I'm going to try that. He had some magazines on the counter and pointed to one of the cover lines that said "Stress-busting tips" and was reading it out until he realised it said "Stress-busting SEX tips", and he looked very embarrassed :H I told him I'd try that if the 5-HTP doesn't work.:H Snork!

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

So, I get a message from a new friend asking for help with her alcoholic brother. I will be meeting with her this week hopefully. I already told her that I will probably be more help/give more advice to her than him. He is an adult, been to rehab, hospital for detox and hasn't worked in a year. He has been staying with friends, so no home. They took him in recently and I'm a little concerned about what this may do to their family.
I thought about pointing him towards MWO, but any other words of advice would be greatly appreciated. I am also going to see if I can find someone from AA to help out. I have a young friend that is newly sober that lives in a nearby town that might be good for him to talk to, but I also worry about his sobriety. I have a feeling the AA group here has dwindled to almost nothing because they were all pretty old.
Anyway, what do you all think?

Today I need to get my new morning routines established, pick those darn beans and get to work--so I better get started. Have a great week all!:h

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

:H:H:H Marshy that is funny! I thought he was coming on to you!!:H:H

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Ok, I just read the tail end of yesterday's thread and just had to comment. Then I swear the computer is going off!!!:H

DG!!! Seriously. A king size bed for you guys and one for your dogs????:shocked:

And...a sleepover for dogs?????

Pap--how did the stuffed zucchini turn out? Sounds yummy.

And a confession. I bought an ice cream treat called a Snickers Cyclone Friday to take home to my son with strep throat, and I didn't make it home with it.

And Marshy--you are funny!:H

Ok, I'm sure I forgot something, but I am out of here!!!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

marshy!!! :H:H:H poor fella. My doc and I had a good laugh about my sex life when I was there last week.

When you take the 5 HTP, don't take protien within 30 minutes of it before or after. Eat a little piece of fruit with it to help it process.

re: harassment. I know mr g mentioned that too. His behavior isn't really about me as odd as that sounds. That's why I don't read the letters. He is just banging his head against my boundaries. He doesn't have boundaries so I reckon this is a learning experience for him. And for me too as I uphold mine without taking his pushing personally.

I think everyone needs to post a pic of their bathrooms for me. :H erm.. really

[momof3]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Good Morning All,

My, My a busy thread this morning.

Reporting from the beach. Gorgeous Day. Surf is up with hurricane Danielle on the way out and Earl on the way in. Will not be a relaxing day at the beach for this mom today. Will have to be extra vigalent with kids. They are all fantastic swimmers but that doesn't help much in rip tides. I have taught them what to do but who knows in a moment of panic?

FYI, As I mentioned yesterday, this beach trip at the very end of August is an annual thing for our family. This is my third being Af! It brings back memories of how that first AF year was tough. All the associations between beach vacation and alcohol surfaced. In the old days, I would start by noon of course since hey, it was vacation. Last year, not so bad. And, this year, so far so good. Thoughts surface from time to time but they float away quickly and gently.

PS. That zucchini was huge and very phallic!

M3

[Jewel]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Good morning!

I had a pretty busy weekend. Looking after sister's kids. Boy was I ecstatic when they left at lunch time yesterday. Had them since Friday morning. Her youngest is a Holy Terror!

So I had some peace and quiet yesterday. My youngest was being really good and thank God for that. She had a nap after I took her to the library and out for ice cream. So I started to read a book and casually made dinner. Nice sloooow pace that I completely deserved.

Well, I must get some breakfast into me. Starving this morning. Have a great day!

[Cinders]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Hello Abbers,

In a rush to fly out today but wanted to say "hello."

Marshy,

Noooooo. I'd become addicted and be one of those people who is always looking at their phone wherever they are and whatever they're doing. Anyway, they DO still make simple ones. I got one for a fiver. Just needed a new handset coz lots of my letters have rubbed off and it's getting difficult to text. (And me and my new non-girlfriend text a lot )

I got rid of my "data" phone because I seldom used it and the extra $$ a month for the usage was not worth it. However, as long as I had a data phone, I needed to pay the access fee.

My phone is a touch screen that flips open to fairly good sized keyboard. I have been enjoying it except its reception is not the best. However, I have decided to keep it because I like all the other features. :H:H

LVT, giggles on the ice cream treat.

Greenie, I need to redo my bathroom, also, so following all these redos avidly.

Hope all have a wonderful AF Monday.

Love,
Cindi

[Marshy]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

greeneyes;947334 wrote: My doc and I had a good laugh about my sex life when I was there last week.

:H:H:H It's hilarious that you're keeping your doc entertained!


Jewel - it's great to keep busy to distract yourself from thoughts about drinking, but not so busy that you get tied and stressed. A tricky balancing act!

LVT - there's some good advice for your friend on Spiritual River I Have a Son / Daughter / Mother / Father / Girlfriend / Boyfriend Who is Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol ? What Can I do to Help Them?

There's nothing we can do to stop someone else drinking, as we know, but your friend might get some comfort from reading that.
Another good forum apart from MWO if you want to recommend one is Sober Recovery. SoberRecovery: Drug Rehab | Drug Addiction Treatment Center | Alcoholism | Addiction Mental Health | Directory Substance Abuse Detox Programs

Cindi - a touchscreen that flips open to a big keyboard? You're light years ahead of me on the phone front :H This is my new one :H

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[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Holy Cow we are cruising at warp speed already! I was thinking I wouldn't be TOO far behind if I re-checked at noon!

Jewel, your relaxed paced day including library, ice cream, and a good book sounds like heaven to me!!!!

LVT, I echo Marshy's comments that the desire to stop drinking really does have to come from within. I don't know if there are any Alanon groups nearby that your friend could check out. I have gained more and more respect for the nature of the support that organization provides as I meet more active Alanon people.

M3, sounds like P3's zuke woke up your libido????? I'm jealous of you checking in from the beach. I wanna come play too.

Marshy I was rolling reading your story about the guy in the health store. :H Will be interested to hear how the 5HTP works out for you. I tried that and also L-Tryptophan at one point. I like the L-Tryp better but after Greenie's post am now wondering if I messed it up with protein. Very possible.

Cinders, since you are contemplating a bathroom re-model and looking for ideas, I will share about my FAVORITE bathroom in this one. The one that has not and will not ever be remodeled. Only enhanced with light fixtures and pictures and other things.

Here goes. The Phyllis Diller Powder Room. This is the guest bath on the first floor. We HAD to keep the original wallpaper. It is hot pink with gold angels or cupids or something like that. It has a really high ceiling and I cannot imagine why the original owner did not include a chandelier in there. So we took the original chandelier that was over the dining room table and painted it gold and shortened it a bit so Mr. Doggy (6'5") can walk under and and voila! An enhancement. The linen closet door was already painted gold as well as other base trim. So no need for changes there. Also, there are gold cupids or whatever painted in the sink! And brass faucets and stuff! Perfect. A personally autographed photo of Phyllis, with reference to "our special room in memory of her" (we did not share it was a bathroom) was a finishing touch. But wait! It's no fun to leave stuff alone for years. So last year Mr. Doggy added a collage type picture of Willy Wonka and assorted things like a movie ticket and a candy wrapper that is supposedly original. We also have an old sign that says "Pay Toilet 5 cents." Many nickles have accumulated in a candle holder over the years.

Peeing at my house is an adventure.

Greenie, ANOTHER letter??? You are handling this with so much zen you deserve a crown. Oh wait. You already HAVE a crown. A scepter then.

LVT I can't believe you didn't share that Snickers treat with your son. Shame on you! I want to make your cake this week. "for Mr. Doggy" of course!

Hello Lav! I hope you have a fabbie day today. Sane and calm without any craziness for today!

Gaia, that sounds to me like a termite too??

Well, I'm moving right along putting the finishing touches on the upstairs move. One bathroom is fully evacuated now. Fewer and fewer odds and ends. Sleeping in the living room was like camping out. My little Beagle was so CONFUSED!!! :H He saw the beds and people but kept wanting to go upstairs. He always goes back to bed with Mr. Doggy after the frightfully early morning pee & treat. Even though he slept downstairs, he kept wanting to go upstairs to go back to bed. He finally figured it out and is still sleeping.

Well, it's a great day to be sober that is for sure! Now I'm going to read the Roger Ebert thing Cindi posted in AA thread. Have a great day!!!

DG

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Morning peeps!

Busy, busy thread!

Though I would just pop in and say hello!

With all the stuff going on with my dad (we thought we were going to lose him in July.... but he is still hanging on...) I am still sober. I am very proud of myself. It has been an emotional roller coaster considering he is dying and the family dynamics going on. Step families can be something else!

Other than that, just plugging away. Need to seriously clean my house up but I have no motivation at all today. Oh well. Might be a good day to kick back and watch soap operas!

Have a great day everyone!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Hi AFM!! Good to see you & proud of you for staying sober during serious family issues. The family dynamic has it's trigger history for you - :goodjob:

Marshy ~ don't forget your essential oils. You might consider neroli (pricey like sandalwood, but absolutely devine!) I used it on my wrists for a few critical months. Actually I just pulled out a bottle and applied it and lit it up in the diffuser.

I am trying to restrain myself from the cake but I'm afraid I must have that snickers thing.

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Monday August 30

Hi AFM!!! Fabulous to see you. Good for you staying sober through this difficult time.

Greenie I'm thinking "snickers thing" after Curves, which is where I am headed now. Then cake tomorrow after my WW weigh in. Oh the crazy games I play. :H

DG