af day Friday 26 Oct

[Mick]

Morn folks...bit of a lie in this morning..Friday again..Do you know it only feels like a week since I wrote that!!!
So what are we up today? Poets day for a few Im sure..anyone any plans spectacular for the weekend?
Tea and coffee on he go so off we jolly well pop

Aha the mysterious Molls...so holiday till Tuesday eh? and doing some secret work with Mr Molls...hmm no comment on that one :H How are you anyway?well chuffed with the young man comments!!!! thanks very much...young lady!!

Morning Kuya..how are you today?you will be lost..no more maths revision!! not good get yourself away on a holiday everyone needs one sometimes

Good morning Life.. you ok? whats on your agenda for today? nother lazy day or? so whats this about a career change ? what are you thinking about going into?Glad you are feeling positive .

Good morning Lav ..sounds like you aint having too much fun there in Chez bugsville!!!plus a day of daughter and grandaughter .. think you need this coffee....AS for arthritic joints..my daughter is 21 and already starting to suffer with it!! so the saying that it was for older people only doesnt ring quite true!!

Morning Nurdl..you ok? excellent ..bob on.. so you are going to London soon ,..hmm need to get your phrase book out for that one!!even us simple northern folk cant always understand suvverners!!

Yaay Cantoo stomper rools!!...how are you today..did I eve tell you that I have got my own personal trainers???Yep..one fits the left foot , the other goes on the right :H ok ok I thought it was funny!!

Good morning questy..how are you feeling? quote just thought I would check in" check in..is that scouse for chicken?

PPQ .Hiya. and how are you today ?getting ready for the weekend?wow got vague memories of Banff, can I come on one of your trips?Lethbridge,Jasper ,Great Falls, Medicine hat, Ralston,Calgary..all seem to blend into one as the years go by.

Hi Det..well done on the glass job mate :goodjob: you off the weekend or travelling? whatever..take care

Right folks off to birds of prey..have a great day

Joke time
I walked into B&Q and some old guy dressed in orange asked me if I wanted decking. Fortunately I got the first punch in and that was the end of that.



Paddy & Mick
were trying to estimate the height of a flagpole. A builder walks past and they explain there problem. He says " thats simple fellas watch this" he unbolts it lays it down and measures it.
Paddy turns to Mick and says "thick get! we want to know the height not the fxxxng length!"


A Department of Water representative stopped to talked with an old farmer. 'I need to inspect your farm for your water allocation.' The old farmer said, 'OK, but don't go in that field over there.'
The water representative said, 'Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me. See this card? THIS CARD MEANS I AM ALLOWED TO GO WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land. No questions asked or answered. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?'
The old farmer nodded politely and went about his farm chores. Later, he hears loud screams and saw the water rep running for the fence and close behind was the farmer's huge-horned prize bull.
The bull was gaining on the water rep with every step.
The rep was clearly terrified, so the old farmer immediately threw down his tools, ran to the fence and shouted out..........
Your card! Your card! Show him your card!'


Have a great day

[LillyE]

af day Friday 26 Oct

I've been skimming backwards and not totally keeping up so hope I didn't miss anyone else's big news but definitely didn't want to neglect to say

FABULOUS JOB ON 90 DAYS CAN TOO!!!!!!
:danthin: :huggy :waving:

Turns out you really, really CAN do it! And all by and for yourself too. Go girl!

I'm still here, just been a busy week.

I was supposed to go to a birthday dinner tonight but I knew it'd be boozy and I just couldn't face it... The birthday girl likes to make everyone do shots of tequila, it's her "thing". I wasn't confident I wouldn't be tempted with any peer pressure. So I'm staying in with a good book and some good food. I feel a bit stink about not going, as it's the last chance I have to see another friend who's leaving town, but I just can't do it.

That I was afraid i'd be tempted in itself isn't good - as it suggests my resolve isn't strong enough yet - but I guess it's better I recognized that and am keeping myself safe rather than telling myself it'd be fine, going, and drinking. In fact, I think I may need to give myself permission to not go to anything that I think might overly tempt me until I at least have another 30 days under my belt and/or am feeling stronger/clearer again. Still sober but not there yet.

I am wondering about how that's going to make the silly season. It may mean avoiding a bunch of parties if I'm not feeling strong enough but I guess that's ok. I'll just have to find other things to focus on - like movies, and lunches and art galleries and books. And ice cream.

Ok, gotta get some more work done before I can call it a day. Just saying hello.

Lilly x

[kuya]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Hi Lilly, good to see ya and glad you are Ok.

I am dreading the silly season cos I slipped last year, but if we can do it sober that is a big milestone out of the way I reckon.

You are right to stick away from boozy doos for now, get your resolve back up to speed.

Anyway, dinner calling

Laters

[LillyE]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Thanks KY. I know I've heard you talk about slipping during the silly season before but remind me how long you'd be AF then? Yes, we will have to work on some good strategies. It's a TOUGH time of year for it and particularly without a really long stretch already under one's belt. However, on the upside, if we can do it over this period we can happily be AF AT ANY TIME OF YEAR. What tripped you up last time exactly? (Christ, I can imagine!) And, yes, strategies to avoid. The fact i have a cousin visiting from overseas for NYE is making me nervous too as I can't avoid 'the biggest night of the year' as I'd prefer to. I need to talk to him - I'm pretty sure he'll be supportive but he's a fairly big drinker himself. Or at least used to be.

I've been reading back threads on this topic, well, socialising generally - just an advanced search for 'social' and 'title threads only' pulls up quite a bit. Once again came upon some great words from you Molly.

Ok, stomach grumbling, think dinner is calling me too.

'Night all.

[kuya]

af day Friday 26 Oct

By Xmas I will be four months AF, in that danger zone of boredom and complacency but not yet habit. I need to watch my diet and not try to be superwoman.

But I have learned from last year I hope. Maybe I'll win lotto and go see Cantoo , now that would be nice (except she would make me walk a lot) :H:H


Aha question

WHAT PLANS DO PEOPLE HAVE FOR CHRISTMAS DAY?

Answers on a postcard please!

[nurdl]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Good questions about the holiday season. My husband's family are big drinkers. They start Christmas eve with cocktails, wine, champagne, and continue with champagne for Christmas breakfast. From there it's drinking all day long. I will need a plan for sure and a get away car if it becomes too much. I'm sure I'll be hiding in a closet with my laptop searching MWO for support from my AF peeps.

Lav, thinking of you today and all the US East coasters. Hurricane preparations today. I have a feeling this is going to be a nasty one. Stocking up on food, water, batteries,gas, etc.

How is the storm for you MamaBear?
~nurdl

[allankay]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Good morning all.

First frost of the fall. Crisp and fresh air. Grey winter clouds. People wearing coats and hats remind you that Christmas is only a few weeks away. I am strangely worried about all the alcohol spiked foods like liquor cakes and sweets, and wine base sauces. I have recently found out that my favourite Miso soup has a small amount of alcohol in it. I freaked out a little!!!

The job screening is going smoothly so far. Some of the checks have come back and my employer informed me of the induction date. Fingers crossed.

Happy end of the week everyone.

ALLAN

[porqoui]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Morning Lilly, KY, Nurdl, AK and Mick thanks for the coffee and kickoff.

Although I had a good sleep I'm feeling tired this morning. Do you have an extra big cup Mick?

Lilly "That I was afraid i'd be tempted in itself isn't good" Your resolve may not be strong enough but your thinking is MIGHTY RIGHT. Just keep thinking What's right for me and my sobriety? and you will always be on the right path. :goodjob:

KY I always dread the "silly" season and for more reasons than drinking. Strange I'm not worried about drinking just everything else.

Nurdl I might be a long lost relative of your hubby's family. My family started a morning champagne toast to say Merry Xmas to everyone around the world. Only meant the cork was off and they were good to go.

AK you're sounding a little calmer today. Got my fingers crossed for you too. And I think you need one of these :l

Well Mick hasn't shown up with my extra size mug so off to find one.

Have a great AF Friday all and all to come.......PPQ

[Lavande]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Good morning Abbers,

Glad to see everyone shining brightly
No sunshine here, just clouds & weather threats

nurdl, I hope you are inland a bit there in NJ! My DIL's parents live in Cape May Court House so I have a feeling they may decide to get out of town before Sandy hits!!! I'm watching my grandaughter today so she's going to see MiMom in action today :H

Allan, great on the job, I'm happy for you!
Thanks for the coffee Mick, keep it coming, please!
Greetings Lilley, Kuya & everyone.
I'll be back when I can - have a great AF Friday everyone!

Lav

[satz123]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Hi Friday AF'ers
Happy Weekend to you all !!
Long weekend here in Ireland ...........

3 days away from the workhouse !!! :yay:

First AF long weekend in YEARS !!!!
The absolute KNOWING I won't drink ( unless I'm held down & forced to have it ) is even better !


Very proud of myself ----- :goodjob: me !!!!

Yes silly season will be next challenge

[Kaslo]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Well, Mick I for one appreciate the jokes and auld Scots poetry.

Good morning all. Big day ahead for me. k

[CanToo]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Mick- teehee you're funny. I hope you enjoyed your day. Thanks for the start.

Lilly - I agree with PPQ. You've got this. Think strong..

KY - I have a lotto ticket for a $50 million draw tonight! Don't worry we'll start at the off leash area - it helps to keep your mind off the exercise :H

Nurd - I'll be thinking of you. Stay safe.

Spatz - Yay you. Enjoy the AF long weekend. Do you have any plans?

Det - will you be posting your pictures? Sounds beautiful.

It's Friday afternoon here and all is well. Survived another bootcamp and hoping to meet a girlfriend for lunch before checking out the new gym.

Good evening Mick, Allan, Molly and Satz.

Nite nite KY & Lilly

Good afternoon Lav and Nurd

And hope you're having a good Friday PPQ, Det and Kas (big day?)

CT

[CanToo]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Hey KY. What ever happened to our half way travel point in hulagirl?

[YoungAtHeart]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Hello, all!

Lilly, do whatever it takes for your sobriety. The first time I got sober, I didn't go to anything boozy for about 6 months. I was very proud of getting through my first party without AL, but you can never really become complacent, in my opinion.

Thanks again for the coffee, Mick! I hope your weekend will be a good one.

Kuya, I will be here at my house with my daughter and sister on Christmas day. If they want to drink, I may get a bottle of AF wine for myself to avoid temptation. Or maybe I'll buy a bottle of something that is really different, like imported soda or ginger beer (NA). It will be very nice to be staying home for Christmas, since usually, I'm travelling.

Waves to Kas, AllanK, PPQ, and Satz.

Like Lav and nurdl, I will be spending some time preparing for Frankenstorm, as you will be. It looks like it could be a really bad one. I'm worried for my aging former father-in-law. He is very frail and lives in New Jersey. There are people know up to Maine and down to Virginia Beach, so I am guaranteed to be worrying about someone.

I hope I don't lose my internet and can stay in touch with you all!

Oops, cross posted with you CanToo!

Anyway, hugs,

YAH

[SAUSAGE]

af day Friday 26 Oct

Hi everyone

Not been feeling well these last 48 hrs, really fluey and nauseous, no desire to eat or drink either which is fine! Haven't been on MWO, but thought I'd better check in.

Have a good AF weekend, I'll write again when I feel better.