Wednesday, December 27

[lucky 2.0]

I have had my last drink.

Happy Wednesday to all-

lucky

[Birdman]

Wednesday, December 27

Day One

Way to go Lucky. Looks like we are in this together.

Today is my 50th birthday. Yesterday was the first day that I can remember that I did not have anything to drink. I was inspired by the posts on this ite. The topa has not reached a significant dose where it has made much of a difference and I have only been on the supps for a few days. The hyno cd is very relaxing but I received the one that deals with drinking at parties and I prefer to drink at home alone. Until last night I woud consume anywhere between a pint and a quart of gin each night. I thought I would feel better today. Maybe it will take a few days.

Hang in there. I know we can do this.

Birddog.

[capto]

Wednesday, December 27

Good Go, Lucky.

"None of us are on the boards here because alcohol has improved the quality of our lives. Alcohol prevents us from living up to our potential"...quote from an inspired lady.

Capto

[capto]

Wednesday, December 27

Hi Birddog,

Welcome. This site has helped me: I'm 26 days AF today.

You will start feeling better. Stay with it.

Capto

[Fan]

Wednesday, December 27

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIRDDOG !!

50 is NIFTY !!

And congrats to you, and Lucky !!

Yes -- you WILL feel better soon ... give it time ... you will be noticing soon .... just hang in there !!

[lucky 2.0]

Wednesday, December 27

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIRDDOG!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIRDDOG!!!

[Birdman]

Wednesday, December 27

Thank you

Thanks guys,

I am not used to people looking out for me. This feels kind of akward but really good.

Birddog

[pansy]

Wednesday, December 27

Hi all,

I am going to have my last drink in long while too,very soon. Today is abs day. I am on vacation now and will not have vacation again till June. So, I am being a bit sloppy now.

Congrats lucky ducky. I am happy for you. I think I will buy Alan Carr. Alan Carr, but not Sextrology. That was too much for me. I am still recovering from that one. I need to go to confession and I am not Catholic.

Peace to all, many hugs ...
Pansy

[YoungAtHeart]

Wednesday, December 27

Hi All

Hi All!

Congrats, lucky! You know that we are all behind you 100%, no, make that 1000%!!

Welcome, Birdman, or Birddog! You will feel better soon; just keep up the good work. And Happy Birthday!

It's good to see you Capto.

Hey Pansy, I know that you will do a great job once vacation is over!

Hi Fan! You're right, 50 is nifty!

We WON'T discuss my trip to NY in the rain on Christmas Day, other than to say that it was grueling. I am planning on developing a comedy routine based upon the trip for the future. Definitely black humor!:H

Otherwise, I am here safe and sound, and Santa was good to me. I'll be in NY for a few more days. I'm enjoying having some time with my Mom and family. For now, I'm going to go and take a nap! Zzzzzzzzzzz.

Enjoy the rest of the season!

Hugs,
Kathy:l

[pansy]

Wednesday, December 27

The Christmas Saga Continues

Yes all my little absville friends, you thought it would be over today. Pansy spent last night buying the LAST of the presents for the LAST set of gifts for the LAST set of the UNEXPECTED guests. (please see yesterday's post re: exorcism and gifts for the 4 children of Malicious sister #1). Well, gift cards were purchased as I was asked to do ... (I-pod cards 60 bucks) and I elected to NOT buy cards for the other 2 children (would have been a rip off since they take 5 bucks off the top at check out, so I was going to give them cash). I JUST now received a phone call indicating that the kids have been taken back to TENNESSEE!! NOW I HAVE MORE GIFT CARDS SITTING IN MY POCKET!!!!

Imagine folks, if I had purchased other gift cards as I was asked to do, I would now have 250 dollars in gift cards sitting in pocket for guests that never showed. I am hiding from my family for rest of vacation. Really, I am. Just hiding. Here, in front of computer. Here. I have snapped.

Today is abs day (did I say that already?) ...

Hugs, Pansy

[Fan]

Wednesday, December 27

You have BEAUTIFUL pockets, pansy ...

[lushy]

Wednesday, December 27

Pansy, I am so damn mad for you. Did I not tell you no gifts yesterday in chat??!!! Next year buy them a goat or calf for that charity, something that you won't feel like you have wasted your money on.

Need my address to unload the current gift cards?!

I am sorry. Families can be frustrating......

[Newyear]

Wednesday, December 27

Pansy.....exactly where do you live? I promise I will be there next year.

Kidding- that's just awful.
But I am actually going to get a goat next year for my aunt and uncle. I think that is a wonderful idea.
I spent hours looking for just the right thing for them. Cashmere sweater for her and a beautiful silk scarf. For him, I bought a book of Presidential doodles (thought he would love it) and I got him outdoor bird seed ornaments - he loves gardening and birds etc. They asked what I would like for Christmas....I told them I loved books on tape and movies from the 1940's-anything like that would be appreciated. They boxed up all their old vhs movies and their used books on tape(cassette tapes) and mailed it to me. I don't even have a cassette player! Some of them were from the 80's....I got the vhs tape of Driving Ms Daisy..

I probably sound like a spoiled brat. They are filthy rich (he is a very successful lawyer and she is a very successful doctor and they have no kids...so it was not due to funds). I think it was lack of interest.

My mom thought it was kind of funny though....ah, relatives!!!!
Love
Lisa

[YoungAtHeart]

Wednesday, December 27

Lordy, Lordy!

Hi All!

Boy there is nothing to beat inconsiderate families on Christmas!! Boy, I never thought my family would win any mental health prizes, but I guess I should be counting my blessing today, huh? Outside of my rather hellish car ride up here, all has been peaceful.

Pansy, I am angry for you, too!! I'm glad that you haven't purchased all the gift cards you were asked to purchase, yikes! I can't believe all that you were asked to do, and for what?? Doesn't make a hell of of a lot of sense to me! Good for you for having an abs day, whether you say it once or a hundred times.....

Lisa, maybe your mother is having a chuckle, but I am not! You don't sound spoiled to me at all. Actually, I am chuckling. Your aunt and uncle are taking the idea of regifting to a whole new level!! The aren't even giving you UNUSED gifts!:H I do think they deserve a goat next year, for sure!

I'm having a good time helping my mom with some stuff around the house and taking naps and reading. Maddy is going back home tomorrow with my sister, but I am staying on for a few more days. I anticipate TOTAL PEACE and rest! A few long walks......ummmm. It is really nice to be out of my normal routine.

Love to all,
Kathy:l

[pansy]

Wednesday, December 27

Hey, I am done.

see you all later. in a few days.

hugs,
pans