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    AF day Friday 28th Sept

    Good morning boozebusters...how are we today then ? looking forward to another af weekend? good well done.The sun is beating down here and the birds are singing like mad, not a cloud in the sky. verheated: .STooooooooooooop!!!!!ok ok, im lying, its dark miserable raining and cold but hey it can be what you want it to be!!
    Tea and coffee on the go.

    Morning Sausage..where are you? sleeping???was that a one off yesterday?Day nearer to your goal ..well done.

    Morning Kuya..and how are you today?I stand corrected over the blighty issue..I was sent down here as a missionary :H
    Lived here for 28 years now...before that 12 years in a Scottish regiment,wife is English..live in the North west...as for returning to Jockland..no plans but who knows?
    You ask most Scots who dont live in Scotland and in a conversation, we all talk about going home..its quite strange.
    What changes would you see? my opinion ....social decline, younger peoples attitudes to things.not them all I hasten to add...unemployment, a lack of respect for authority and each other.. bit too much do-gooderism around,but on the positive side...still got that can do attitude, ..oh and politicians lie, irrespective of party..it aint all bad.why you thinking of coming back?

    Satz...enjoy your hols..can you take this weather with you?..and behave yourself..no tabletop dancing!!

    Morning ppq..how are you today..can I suggest something to you?take it a wee bit easier on yourself..youre trying to do lots of things at once..think of you. I and everyone I am pretty sure that you did not bring the thread tone down by saying you screwed up..I think that is part of what we are here for..support.Dont know what your workline is..but hey ok so you made a mistake..the worlds still here, nobody died,certainly not seen anything on the news about Alberta gone missing!! Youll be fine...pm me if you want mate positives the word..learning curve tho..never assume..it makes an ass of u and me

    hi Sunflower..a million?..care to lend me a few quid? :H Glad you enjoyed your day..make sure you take your time off you not only deserve it but need it too for recharge.When you are talking big bucks like that..you must get burnt out at times..As for the promotion and move..well done you..Money isnt everything..despite contrary beliefs, it dont buy happiness.Who knows..your boss my treat you instead.

    Morning Lav..I am about to have cup 3..interested? so you have quietsville instead of the Cody gang yeehawing the place up for you?which do you prefer?

    Morning Kas and how are you?..blighty derivative ..hmmm what would that be then? Glad your enjoying your time..over 18 months without alcohol..wow well done.Skiing is something that has never really appealed to me..remember doing it in the army..I volunteered to do it..thought it would be a good skive...wrong definitely was a bad move

    Morning Det, and how are you today?what garlic infused concoction is on the cards for today??

    Bean..good morning ..nice to "see " you .Was going to say Mr Bean.but that would put a completely different Skew on the conversation!! Firstly congrats on your time af ..well done..where are you from?Could certainly do with some acu..do a lot of walking and running, but got recurring tendinitis which is a pain literally!!!!

    Morning Ronnie how are you today? seem brigt and cheery..anything planned for holiday Monday??

    Cantoo..good morning to you..hows you today ?Any plans to do anything over the weekend?


    Morning Shue..just looking at that pic .yikes thats some heel height..do you need a risk assessment and working at heights certificate for them? Glad your ok..seem back to your good old self.....not old in the literal sense

    Right peeps off now ..wherever you are whatever you are doing...have a good one

    Mick
    af since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12

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    AF day Friday 28th Sept

    Morning all, bright and early as hoping for an early night........ Never happens tho but getting a little better.

    Naw Mick ...... No intention of coming back, the only family I have there are in Salford but I lived in London all my life. Dear old blighty is well behind me now. The kids are settled here, my eldest is about to marry, my middle son has been in a relationship with a girl from Glasgow for the last 3 years and they are very settled. NZ is all my daughter knows and she is sooo happy here. She has just come off the phone and told me she got honors in her piano exam ....... I am so proud of her, she is a natural and plays like an angel but is so modest.
    The only thing I miss are decent sausages and pork pies, which doesn't say much for my country of origin does it? I just hope the economic climate here gets better cos it is a real struggle keeping a new business afloat.

    Anyway affers have a lovely day ...... And Chef, where's me recipe for the weekend

    KY, the nosy

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      #3
      AF day Friday 28th Sept

      Morning, all! Thanks for the coffee, Mick! It is definitely needed here this morning! Got a busy day ahead. Hope the weather improves for you a bit.

      PPQ, please don't think you bring the thread tone down! If people can't be real about their good days and bad, what is the point of this thread, or forum, for that matter. It is important to me to know what is really going on with everyone, and I hope people want to know what is really going on with me. I hope things work out well for you.

      Good morning, KY. It is hard being self-employed these days, and I wish you success keeping your business going. I know you have a much better prospect of being successful without alcohol mucking up the works.

      Things are okay here. I have to get some stuff worked out with the IRS today, but the work of it all is done. It's just getting the appropriate stamps and seals of approval.... I'm really starting to enjoy being AF, even though I have some craving moments. It feels good to eat a nourishing dinner in the evening and feel content, rather than starting out with a glass of wine and shortly being too lazy to make much of a dinner. Feeling healthier is good!

      Anyway, hi to all to come, I hope you all have a productive AF day!
      AF as of August 5th, 2012

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        #4
        AF day Friday 28th Sept

        Good morning Abbers!

        Apparently the Europeans have sent their rain here
        Damp, dark & foggy here so far this morning, oh well!

        My girls were here overnight for our weekly sleepover so I am enjoying the day with my grandaughter. The rough-house grandsons & their mother will be here for dinner tonight - oh boy :H

        Greetings to Mick, Kuya, YahYah & everyone.
        Feeling healthier without the booze fog is the only way ~ I totally agree

        Wishing everyone a great AF Friday!
        Lav
        AF since 03/26/09
        NF since 05/19/09
        Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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          #5
          AF day Friday 28th Sept

          Hi all. In airport - literally boarding . Happy Days inkele:

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            #6
            AF day Friday 28th Sept

            satz123;1384071 wrote: Hi all. In airport - literally boarding . Happy Days inkele:
            Bet you are excited...... Hope you have a great stay with the undies!

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              #7
              AF day Friday 28th Sept

              Mick - you are, as ever, the diplomat - I am back to my "old" self ... sort of ... On top of the hellish workload the person I fired 2 months ago now wants more money and turned litigious ... goody goody gum drops! My lawyers say "Can't you reason with her to cooperate?". I told them them generally we don't fire people because they are reasonable and cooperative so they'd better bring their A game!

              Lav, you are one funny busy granny!

              Kuya the nosy - I so liked it when you PMed me and sought me out, it is really nice to be missed and asked about. Apologies for not replying directly - wrong moment, worng day, wrong week.

              Yahyah
              - that habit of coming in the door from work, dropping my purse, kissing my son then making a beeline for the fridge is now dead. It took me a while to kill it but DAMN, what a difference!!!

              Satz
              - safe travelzzz!!

              Sunflower
              - also a special much belated thank you for you very kind PM on weights. Duly noted!!! I feel like all I do in work is weight lifting ... of the wrong sort.


              I started the L-Glut again last week for going low carb; I added the GABA this week because, let's face it, my week was sh1t with no chance of improving anytime soon. I am amazed by the results. I am eating healthy and I have tons of energy to deal with everything on my plate. I did not get over-frustrated or overemotional once. One more piece of magic - I no longer drink coffee in industrial quantities - one in the morning maybe - down from 4-6 a day. AMAZING !!!

              Now do not think I have forgotten all about wine. I still have thoughts about it every day. But I try not to act on it. Instead I focus on filling up with loads of fruit, veg and green tea, going to bed early then waking up early to work out. For the first time in a long time I feel like I am really "together".

              I would say TGIFF but I'll be in work all day tomorrow. You guys enjoy!!
              workaholic, shoeaholic and yes ... alcoholic

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                #8
                AF day Friday 28th Sept

                Xpost, Molly - not much money in Ireland indeed - but heck ... they'll have Rory to cheer for this Ryder cup. (Hubby is Irish and golf mad so there's no escaping)
                workaholic, shoeaholic and yes ... alcoholic

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                  #9
                  AF day Friday 28th Sept

                  Hi all, just wanted to check in and say everything went fine at work today. Spoke to the colleagues and explained why I had sent out the email. I also talked to my boss and he said this sounds like a mountain out of a mole hill. So all's right in my world again and I have learned from this.

                  Haven't read through the posts, my apologies, but my mind just isn't into it right now.

                  As my nerves have settled down now I'm starving. I think a turkey, cheese and avacado sandwhich is in order. Then maybe a little nap. I'll check in later.

                  Thanks for being here everyone.....PPQ

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                    #10
                    AF day Friday 28th Sept

                    Morning all
                    Good news on the work front PQ xxxx
                    Lovely weather here this weekend and i am off clothes shopping yippeee
                    Its a long weekend here and i am going to try and get all my jobs done quickly so that i can just chill by my pool. .......... Heaven xxxxx
                    Right im off to get dressed
                    Catch you later xxxx
                    :dancin: enguin:
                    starting over

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                      #11
                      AF day Friday 28th Sept

                      Such a wonderful hectic day. I got a great night's sleep and was raring to go.

                      Mick....my entire career I have been dealing with that kind of $$. Its funny because it never feels like real $$ to me....as I don't get the 1.2 million dollars....my company does. One co-worker actually cashes her check....holds the $$ for 30 minutes and then deposits it in the bank. I think I need to do that....it makes $$ seem more real. And you appreciate your paycheck so much more. I only use cash now...not even a debit card....it makes you pause when you are going to hand over $5 for a freaking smoothie! (looks like I may have to delay vacation....but, I AM TAKING IT)

                      The President of our Division called me to today to discuss the promotion. Long story short...they are creating a position for me that will allow me to stay where I am. I am to write out my dream position over the weekend. I just want to be a Trust Fund Baby and that ship has sailed....sailed at birth

                      My boss already treats me awesome. One of the reasons I posted awhile back about how jobs did have an effect on my drinking. Now that I am in a healthy environment....it really motivated me to stop drinking. It did not happen overnight..or without some dark bumps in the road...but, it did. And I certainly don't think I am bullet proof.

                      In 2009 the economy really devastated my family financially. Its comforting to have come out of that mode. We will be buying house in the spring, saving for college and retirement. Back on track financially.....thank God....because I thought the worst....and it all happened to us.....then we came back from it.

                      For anyone who may be experiencing that....as dark as it looks....there really is a comeback. And the comeback so rewarding!

                      Shue...I feel you on the work thing. I am completely overwhelmed. The end of last week was super quiet and relaxing....I should have known it was the quiet before the tidal wave! My company has fired 2 people recently...apparently it went down so bad...that we still have armed guards at the the door

                      Went out to dinner tonight.....the overwhelming drink of choice was iced tea! Noticing this type of thing really helps me put alcohol in perspective.

                      Full weekend. My home gym is not complete:upset:....waiting for the DVR to arrive

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                        #12
                        AF day Friday 28th Sept

                        shueaddict;1384116 wrote:

                        I started the L-Glut again last week for going low carb; I added the GABA this week because, let's face it, my week was sh1t with no chance of improving anytime soon. I am amazed by the results. I am eating healthy and I have tons of energy to deal with everything on my plate. I did not get over-frustrated or overemotional once. One more piece of magic - I no longer drink coffee in industrial quantities - one in the morning maybe - down from 4-6 a day. AMAZING !!!

                        Now do not think I have forgotten all about wine. I still have thoughts about it every day. But I try not to act on it. Instead I focus on filling up with loads of fruit, veg and green tea, going to bed early then waking up early to work out. For the first time in a long time I feel like I am really "together".

                        I would say TGIFF but I'll be in work all day tomorrow. You guys enjoy!!
                        I have found quitting so much easier using GABA. All my life I have suffered with mild background anxiety and a chickn lickn feeling . GABA stops that for me so I guess my body was short of it. I have been taking it for 3 months and have just halved the dose as I think I have built up internal levels. One thing tho Shue ........ Do you notice it affecting your speech a little ....... Unable to string sentences together coherently. That stopped on the lower dose but was quite funny at first.

                        Hi Ronnie, PPQ and sun ..... Hope your day is good, sun is shining here and summer is well on its way.......yay!

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                          #13
                          AF day Friday 28th Sept

                          Kuya....I use the GABA....I never have had a negative effect from it. I will be watching now

                          But I did stop taking Klonopin for anxiety and sleep. I had horrible withdrawals the first time. Maybe the GABA helped that....I don't know....all I know is that I started supplements again....stopped the klonopin....and it was easy. Actually....I just forgot to take the klonopin for 3 days... and have not needed it yet.

                          As your summer rolls in....ours is coming to a close. Sunday is our last day at the pool:upset:

                          Looking forward to more hot tea!

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                            #14
                            AF day Friday 28th Sept

                            Thought I'd add some movement

                            Alive... Exhausted from all the sugar but I'm hoping get back on track in the morning...


                            Sun :rays: and more sun over here. I managed to talk the 17 year old into going hiking in the mountains next weekend (well had to promise a zip line and rock climbing). Darn it. The things I do for these kids.

                            Tomorrow some group :baaah: followed by lunch. And the :bust:Cancer run on Sunday with an old paddling friend.

                            I did back out of the trip to small town USA just too much to do between now and November. I'd much prefer a :beach: trip anyway.

                            I'm glad the week has ended AF for everyone. We deserve it!

                            I'm off to find Ronnie a Friday night quote. See you in the morning.

                            :woot: the weekend is here..

                            CT
                            AF Since July 27, 2012:jumpin:


                            "Don?t be satisfied with the norm if you want more. It?s okay to want to achieve special results. The world needs folks who dream and achieve big things. Never give up."



                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FS...e_gdata_player

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                              #15
                              AF day Friday 28th Sept

                              wow Can Too that sounds like good fun. I used to love rappelling. is zip line like traverse tyrolean?
                              where you set up a horizontal (or near to it) line and traverse by pulley connected to body harness?
                              nosce te ipsum
                              (Know Thyself)

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