AF daily - Friday, February 10th

[Marshy]

Hello abbers!

We had a little bit more snow overnight so it's a lovely wintry scene out there, with a pale pink sunrise this morning. (Not quite 10-feet drifts and -40, Sunni, but cold for us southern softies!).

GF's birthday today. She has to work this morning then we're meeting up to go to an exhibition of her favourite artist this afternoon and going to a posh restaurant tonight. Hopefully not too posh as I'm paying :H:H

Threedog - hope you don't mind me starting the thead!

Kas - hope you manage to get your paper approved - how annoying.

Have a good weekend everyone!

[AMELIA]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Hello, just thought I would pop on here and say 'hello' to all the abbers!
Just had some snow here in Bath too.
Marshy I can remember the last two years in London have had heavy snow fall around Christmas. This year has been remarkably mild (well up until the last week or so!!).
Hope you have a nice time with your GF today/this evening.

To everyone else. Wishing you all a happy booze free day.

Amelia

[ThreeDogNight]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Good morning, Abbers!
Thanks for starting us off, Marshy! I hope you mad the coffee ! What a great day you have planned! I'm sure that your girlfriend will enjoy her big day. Right now it's 18 degrees F and is supposed to go to 43. We think that's pretty warm!! It is supposed to be very cold on Sunday, but then warming up again.
Good to see you, Amelia, as I always enjoy your posts on AA thread. hope you'll become a "regular" around here!
Had a crazy day yesterday. Mr TDN was still sick in bed when I had to leave to go to my therapist, so a friend picked me up, but couldn't get here until late, so I ended up with a half hour appt instead of an hour. But it worked out fine. Then got a ride from somebody at the flower shop, which is just fifteen minutes away. Styed there from noon until 6:00, answering phones, conditioning the many flowers that had come in, etc. I saw a woman I know, but will be seeing more people today, I'm sure. Can't help wondering what they are thinking when they see me. Need to stop that, but with court coming on Monday, it's on my mind.
Will go back today for most of the day. Not sure about the weekend. It is amazing to see so many beautiful flowers in mone spot. We are using the basement, which is really a hall used by a community group and boy scouts, etc. We also have their back room ,and I know we need all the room we can find!
Mr TDN is better this a.m., and I have heard that this is a 24 hr thing. I just hope I don't get it!
I hope everyone has a wonderful AF day, and I look forward to seeing all your posts later on!
TDN

[papmom3]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Hi Amelia-welcome!!

thanks for starting us off marshy!

TDN-hope the virus stays away from you as well. bud still doing better today? Here's an idea: Instead of wondering what people are thinking of you as you are seen out in public more and more (you will be giving off negative energy and if you weren't on their minds you will be because your whole demeanor will be one of guilt and shame), put on a "I haven't a care in the world" face and emit positive energy: "Hey, I made a mistake I'm human and I'm moving on. My life is better because of it". They will not be thinking of you and the DUI then, they will be thinking "what a happy TDN these days! She seems different somehow. I wonder what she is doing to get that glow?". Try it, just for a day and see if it doesn't make a difference. :l

[ThreeDogNight]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Pap3, you are always so wise!! You are exactly right! And it's funny, because several people have told me that I have a glow or a light in my eyes. Even my therapist commented on it. I will do exactly what you've suggested and keep positive thought is my mind.
Thanks for asking--Bud seems back to 100%. He is eating well and asking for treats. He stayed in bed by Mr TDN's side yesterday and last night, too. He's an amazing guy!
Hope your three are doing well, and hope DD is being a good boy!
:thanks:TDN

[Doggygirl]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Hi all! And a hearty :bday7: to XNGF! Marshy I hope you have a great b-day evening/weekend! We have had very little snow this winter, and very unseasonably warm temps. Figures that at the start of our vacation travel, there is snow and single digit temps in the forecase. It was supposed to wait until our place took off for that stuff! :soapbox2:

Greenie, I'm packin' lots of popcorn for you guys.

Kas - hope the project turns around without too much trouble from your client.

Raven.joy - AWESOME to see you back! Sorry to hear about your group - hope you can find a way to stay in touch and/or find another support avenue face to face. I love MWO, but I need my face to face too!

How are you doing today Inchy?

Amelia - great to see you! I too love all that you share on the AA thread.

TDN, I really believe to the bottom of my soul that more and more as time goes by, you are going to view your AL troubles as a blessing. Then it REALLY doesn' t matter what others think. I love the saying "Your opinion of me is none of my business." I used to hate all the AA one liners but now I love them because of the truth in them.

Hi P3, Lav, LVT, Uni, Turnagain, M3 (love that Johari window!), Det, Sunni, and ALL the fABbies I'm drawing a blank on due to :cupajoe: deprivation.

I'm packing. :yougo:

One thing is for sure...

DG

[momof3]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Good Morning,

:h and :l to everyone.

That is all.

Except......


Have a great vacation DG!!

[Accountable for Me]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Howdy abbers! I am doing great. I am done chemo now and in 'recoup' mode. Starting to get some energy, although it has been slow. The last two chemo's kind of knocked me on my butt in that department. I also had an ultrasound and CT scan about 3 weeks ago, and all looks good. They suspected I may have had bloodclots; hence the tests, but everything showed great, and cancer free.

I am now just starting to think about the second half of my life and what that I really want to do with it. I am turning 40 this April and want a career that is of substance, but am having problems with what the University in my city offers; nothing! I would have to go to another city to finish off any Degree I start, which is a bummer. So, I am looking at a possible move at the end of Little AFM's school year. Kind of toying with different stuff. In the interim, I am focusing solely on health and rest to recoup as fast as I can.

I've been reading the posts quite often, but have been too pooped out to muster out anything exciting, lol! I apologize. Still very sober, optimistic, healthy, etc.

I hope all are well here. Much love to you all! xoxo.

ps. I also bought a new car. Which I am loving. My last was a cute Pontiac G5 and it was standard, although I loved it anyway. Sporty. I have upgraded to a Nissan Versa. Automatic, and such a pleasure to drive. It's loaded as the G5 was very basic; power nothing. The Versa has more room and is a 4 door, which makes having to transport kids so much easier. So I am a happy AFM.

xoxo

[sunshine_gg]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Hello Fabbies!!!

Thanks Marshy for starting us off... now where's the coffee!? Have a fabulous afternoon/evening with the b-day girl and stay warm!
Hello Amelia! TDN... exactly what Papmom said :l That glow even shows in your posts, luv. Good luck on Monday. DG.. happy vacation.. but I STILL don't know where you're headed! Inquiring minds need to know, you know?! AFM.. so good to hear from you! Yay on the test results and Yay on new wheels and Yay on recouping!

Not much to report from here.. light dusting of snow which hides the ice underneath.. I was slipping and sliding to the barn this morning but managed to stay on my feet. Whew. Going to start peanut proofing the digs here for sleep over tomorrow Yay!

That is all! Happy weekend!

[Raven.joy]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Hi evryone there was snow in my village when i woke but it was gone by lunchtime and I am glad as hoping to head to Birmingham tomorow for a valentines event.
It has occured to me lately that abstinence/withdrawal from any other drug is supported by society. It is possible and quite easy to live life removed from it, ie. get a job, social events etc where that substance will not be available and everyone around you will be clean and approving. Alcohol is so much more insidous. Every time I go food shopping I walk past an alcohol aisle, every day I walk past any number of bars. Normal polite people offer it in all kinds of civilised situations.
Amidst all that we need the resolve to stick to it and not lose sight of it. The first year all I could think of was how unmanageable life had gotten drunk and how my health etc had suffered. The longer it is the more all those crazy days seem a long time ago and life is great.
I wish it never occured to me to drink but still the itch persists against all rational thought maybe it will go away one day.

[Lavande]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Good afternoon Abbers!

Kids & grandkids have all gone home ~ I'll need two days to catch up with cookie crumbs around here :H

Marshy, hope your afternoon & evening out are nice. Happy BD to GF

TDN, no beating yourself up about the past - it's counterproductive. Glad everyone in your house is feeling better.

DG, wishing you a wonderful vacation

AFM, wonderful news for you!
Congrats on the car too - awesome!

Greetings Amelia, papmom, M3 & raven, hope you are all having a good day!

Sunni, having a peanut weekend - very cool

OK, off to start the clean up.

[Kaslo]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Good morning E Fabinus unim. Ich bien vorkhousen und not much elsen. Also the books for the tax people, bless thier tiny little hardened black hearts, the bastards, may they rot in hell. And may the devil gouge thier narrowed eyes out with a fire hot poker for an eternity. Or at least until after Ive paid again for another year, which ever comes first.

Ok got THAT off my chest.

Cross post with Lav, hey. Have a great curvy day Lav.

Marshy enjoy your weekend and happy bday to the GF.

All the best to TDN P3, M3, Det (whither goest thou?) Turn, Amelia....

Raven.joy love your name. AFM way to go with the new wheels. What about Royal Roads? Do they have anything for yez?

DG have a wonderful vacation!

Sunni, I watched the vid, and you are truly a graceful lovely woman with a really great...barn. I wish I had had a barn like that back in the day. I settled for a shed with a covered area filled with abandoned farm machinery. I spent many a happy hour there though. Lovely.

Well, I have to agree with the client on this one. The paper is long, arduous to read, and it has a few mistakes. Ima have to totally rethink it, and break it up into manageable pieces. Until then, I will not be paid, but thats ok. No rest for the wicked! At least I can face this without resorting to you know what.

ONE THING is fer sure.

Kaslo of the Frozen North Western Cordilleran Pacific Rim, Earth, Universe. Someone I am not sure who, wrote (and I am paraphrasing here) that "One should not fearfully wait for the storm to pass, but learn to dance in the rain. ..."

[Doggygirl]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

momof3;1259987 wrote: Good Morning,

Have a great vacation DG!!

Many thanks!!! When I get back I hope to catch up on how yoga teacher training has all worked out. You have probably shared about that and I missed it!!

AFM - CANCER FREE!!! What totally awesome words! I wish you well figuring out Chapter 2 of your life! I know you will figure something out that is very rewarding.

Hi Sunni! [url=http://www.turksandcaicostourism.com/This is where we are going.[/url] We are going with this group on their annual Sober Village event to Club Med. Last year they went to Ixtapa and I heard it was AWESOME. I guess there are quite a few people that go year after year. I can't wait! save a snowball for me, OK? :H

Raven.joy, I think if you keep hanging in there, those thoughts will get further and further away. That's been true for me anyway. My social life has also changed a lot (understatement!) and I'm just not around AL that much anymore, which is fine by me. I have more interesting things (to me) to do now.

Lav, I love reading about your time with g-kids. I bet you are the best grandma in the whole wide world! Were the insanity twins there too?

Well, packing is about done. I really should go back to my suitcase and remove half of the stuff. Then I would be packed just right. But I doubt I will do that. :H

One thing is still for sure..

DG

[Lavande]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Hope you don't forget to pack the sun screen DG
Hope you have a fabulous time!!!!
Fortunately the Insanity Twins were NOT here this week. Grateful for that

Kaslo, I hope you can get your paper straightened out without too much sweat
I honestly don't know what I would do if I had to produce a written paper/report on something right now - I am SO out of practice. I have faith in you

I'm just sitting here (exhausted) but grateful for the crazy week I've had. All this fun wouldn't be happening right now if I was still hugging the Chardonnay bottle, that's for sure

Two inches of snow on the way tomorrow - bah humbug!

[Kaslo]

AF daily - Friday, February 10th

Sure you could produce a paper, Lavender gal. You write one here every day. The shorter the better, I say. Its like shooting fish in a barrel. Except this one is a stinker I have to admit.