af day Mon 7 Jan

[treetops]

Good Morning Alcohol Warriors of the World!!! (I nearly wrote Alcohol Worriers!).
Yes, back here confusing you all by starting the Monday thread. Come on, you sleepy Kiwis and Australians - wake up!
I am back at home after the road trip which did go really well apart from 'that' day with G - but no booze for me (and he only had one light beer the whole time), and we are now tired and generally happy - ready to get into all the work that awaits. Daughter still has summer holidays.
Met up with G's sister yesterday and I told her I had stopped drinking - she did not say much but was very supportive - as there are a lot of alkies in their family. Great that we can talk about it so openly in front of our kids as well.
Thanks friends for all your support when I was down and upset - appreciated the hug from Mick too.
Pourquoi - applaud you for not caving in to the ex.
TDN - hope you take care with the sniffles and winter yukkiness.
Welcome Patrice.
Lovely sunny (and not too hot here) day. Unlike Australia - where there are awful bushfires in some states.
Better go and seize the day - will look forward to reading your replies later on.

[blondie]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Hello Affers
Morning Treetops; guess we?re it for the downunder contingent today. Glad your trip went well. Rain here today; might permeate more than a few cms of the barren sandy soils. On a happy gardening note, I got about 50 free frangipani cuttings and a lot of them are the pink and orange ones. :goodjob:

Happy Belated Birthday PPPQPP and well done on your ex-situation; love the some ecards - I send them to everyone!

CanToo ? I reckon your exertions are enough for both of us, so I?ll exercise vicariously through you (and our resident Action Man, Det ).

Had a huge sugar binge again. Yuk. I never crave it when I stick to proteins and healthy carbs. Saw a programme about babies being fed nothing but takeaways and junk food by their parents; it was sickening to see what these poor kids eat.

Great view of the Space station flying past at the weekend (am I the only one who gets reminders of when it and other satellites are traversing overhead?!)

Enough of my scintillating news!
Greetings to everyone.

[nurdl]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Blondie, we used to watch for the space station and satellites. It was fun to get our boys out in their PJs at night. We even saw Mir one time.

[Mick]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Morning all...how are we today?thanks for the start up yesterday ppq...yep your pics are better than my jokes!!
Had a look at the number of posts yesterday......there were only a total of 13 posts yesterday, 114 views and only 10 people posted on the site!
Seem to be missing lots of people........have I missed something?any ideas anyone?

Tea and coffee on the go this morning....need to do some serious work on sifting some pounds..not doing too clever in that department !!!

Mornin PPQ...thanks for the starter... wow you sound really positive now ...well done there on that..how did your AA meeting go ?Fingers aint working properly this morning!got to go back and check all the spellings!!! have a great day

Morning Lav..coffee for you?any plans for today?got any demolition kids coming in? :H
Well done ..you have done brilliantly on your 4 years..one day I will be you..that is without the chickens etc and not literally! :H

Morning to you TDN....how are you today?hows your dog as well...any plans for today?

Morning Pauly..great to see you..you ok?welcome to the madhouse!!!:H any plans for today?have a good one

Good morning Turn.........what a brilliant post...hope you dont mind, going to repost it

It did feel like I was in for a LEAP as I pondered it from the edge of addiction....but quite unexpectedly - and certainly....AMAZINGLY....when I finally made THE DECISION to no longer drink...no matter what...I was overwhelmed with RELIEF and I felt as if the weight of my dark, addicted world just lifted. I remember thinking...WOW - what was I ever so afraid of? It was liberating!

Now, that doesn't mean the path has always been flowers and rainbows and pink unicorns after that because healing is a process that takes... the time that it takes.... depending on the amount of repair that needs to be done. BUT - that DECISION has made it easier to keep moving forward. Drinking again is NEVER an option for me. I cultivate that in word and deed every day. And I am a darn contented person now. Doesn't mean things don't go wrong or I don't have problems. But dealing with the hizha with all pistons firing is really a powerful thing.

AND I don't have to deal with worrying about relapse. Not gonna happen. The absolute resolve has given the frontal cortex FULL control. When a cue stirs up the midbrain to unleash a craving my frontal cortex now just acknowledges it. I dissect it if I feel like it, otherwise I just smack it and squash it like an annoying mosquito. This power is available to anyone for the taking...and making

We need to remind ourselves that this is life changing and yes it is not easy at time....the easy option is to say sod it and have drink..start again tomorrow..it cannot work like that..yes it is tough, but then again thats where we need courage strength and support from each other..we have all been there..from Lav down to anyone just startin out..the focus is on staying af..we all need to remember that..I know I will never drink again....but that is me..a stubborn pig..apologies to pigs!!!,but we all need to make that commitment to both ourselves and each other..
Monday morning wow bit early for this!!!Seriously tho ..Turn..thank you for bringing it up

Good morning Tree..someday I will get the hang of being a day ahead of myself.......pity the lottery didnt work like that!!!How are you after your trip? all spent out?Glad you enjoyed it

Morning Det of the desert..how you doing mate?how was the gym?sounds like you are on a good road well done

Morning SL,...day 7 in now..well done lets keep going..you are on the right road ..stick with it....

Cantoo...hiya , so yo are having a rest? me too I am having in places that I didnt know existed!! take it easy ..remember your me time

Morning ..or affers blondie..you ok? what have you been up to today ?

Morning Nurdl...how are you today? wheres the nice car I shined up fpr you yesterday?


Originally Posted by scottish lass
PS PPQP - nope, that was not the reason, and not likley to happen for a very long time unless you are referring to my 11yo
Yup PPQP - tis great!
Aww...I miss those days too

I aint making any comments on those comments!!!!!!!!! :H

big shout to all missing...have a great day

A young technician and his boss board a train headed through the mountains. They can find no place to sit except for two seats right across the aisle from a young woman and her grandmother.

After a while, it is obvious that the young woman and the young tech are interested in each because they are giving each other "looks." Soon the train passes into a tunnel and it is pitch black. There is a sound of the smack of a kiss followed by the sound of the smack of a slap. When the train emerges from the tunnel, the four sit there without saying a word.

The grandmother is thinking to herself: "It was very brash for that young man to kiss my granddaughter, but I'm glad she slapped him." The boss is setting there thinking: "I didn't know the young tech was brave enough to kiss the girl, but I sure wish she hadn't missed him when she slapped and hit me!" The young woman was sitting and thinking: "I'm glad the guy kissed me, but I wish my grandmother hadn?t slapped him!"


An old man is lying on his death bed. With only hours to live, he suddenly notices the scent of chocolate chip cookies coming from the kitchen. With his last bit of energy, the old man pulls himself out from his bed, across the floor to the stairs, and down the stairs to the kitchen.

There, the old man's wife is baking chocolate chip cookies. With his last ounce of energy, the old man reaches for a cookie. His wife, however, quickly smacks him across the back of his hand.
"Leave them alone," she exclaims: "They're for the funeral!"


A very nervous man, accompanied by his nagging wife, was examined by a doctor. After checking the chart and listening to the wife's ceaseless chatter, he nodded and wrote the man a prescription for a powerful tranquilizer.

The man asked: "How often do I take these?"
"Let's start with once every six hours. But they're not for you," replied the doctor: "They're for your wife."


One day, after a man had his annual physical, the doctor came out and said: "You had a great checkup. Is there anything that you'd like to talk about or ask me?"

"Well," he said: "I was thinking about getting a vasectomy."

"That's a pretty big decision. Have you talked it over with your family?"

"Yeah, and they're in favor 15 to 2."

Here you go..lines for your office !!!


This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent lighting.

I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

I pretend to work. They pretend to pay me. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.

If I throw a stick, will you leave?

If I want to hear the pitter patter of little feet, I'll put shoes on my cats.

Does your train of thought have a caboose?

Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.

A PBS mind in an MTV world.

Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.

Suburbia: where they tear out the trees & then name streets after them.

Well, this day was a total waste of makeup.

See no evil, hear no evil, date no evil.

Not all men are annoying. Some are dead.

A woman's favorite position is CEO.

I'm trying to imagine you with a personality.

A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door.

Stress is when you wake up screaming & you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet.

Can I trade this job for what's behind door number 1?

I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted paychecks.

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

Macho Law prohibits me from admitting I'm wrong.

Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?

Chaos, panic, & disorder - my work here is done.

I plead contemporary insanity.

How do I set a laser printer to stun?

Meandering to a different drummer.

I majored in liberal arts. Will that be for here or to go?

[kuya]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Evening all. Got a few things sorted in my world, shitload more to do but thought I would say a quick Hi.
Patrice .....how is your son doing and did you have a good holiday with him?

PPQ ....I read you have kicked the ex firmly to touch....feels good Huh? Empowering and sends him such a strong message.

Hi to everyone, Turn.... we dont see enough of you:upset:

Laters

[OnceAgain]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Hi All - Hoping I can join in on your daily thread! Love the jokes Mick! I am back again on day 1. For those who don't know me I am 44 years old, from the USA and live in Maine, great family (husband and 2 boys and a very spoiled cattle dog), and have been drinking way too much for as long as I can remember. Had some close calls last year that could have ruined me and lately have started to black out and not remember what I did or said the night before. I am SO sick of it. I know it will ruin me if I keep at it. Have had several AF days/weeks over the last few years the longest being 120 days in 2011/2012. Other than that I just had a 7 day success right before this weekend. I will not give up and I will be successful. My life depends on it. I start a new job today and am excited to make it a new beginning all the way around. This job is very big (I actually can't believe I landed it) so I need to be on the top of my game! Have a great day everyone - looking forward to getting to know you all.

[Lavande]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Good morning Abbers,

Mick, you are welcome to come visit anytime, especially if you don't mind helping me haul those 50 pound chicken feed bags :H
I have absolutely no interest in AL anymore ~ why would I? I have learned to navigate through my life without it & will never open the door for it again! No, life is not perfect but I have been able to handle it much easier with a clear head

Greetings TT, nurdl, blondie! Kuya, nice to see you back

Hello & welcome OnceAgain!
We are serious about our AFness here, glad to have you along! What's your plan?
Good luck with your new job ~ sounds like a perfect time to make some serious changes

Wishing everyone a great AF Monday!
No kid watching for me today, I'm off to Curves now then back here to get my shop straightened up a bit....really needs the attention.

Lav

[OnceAgain]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Thanks for the welcome! I am serious as well! My plan is:
1. Call the doc today to set up an appt. to get Antabuse
2. All AL is removed from the house
3. Lots of snacks and AF drinks to be had in the house
4. Will defer from doing anything socially for a period of time - I need to work on me and going out for drinks and socializing is a big trigger for me.
5. Instill the help of my family - they all want me to stop
6. When I feel weak I will log on and read and post and get the support that I need!

[kuya]

af day Mon 7 Jan

OnceAgain;1439801 wrote: Thanks for the welcome! I am serious as well! My plan is:
1. Call the doc today to set up an appt. to get Antabuse
2. All AL is removed from the house
3. Lots of snacks and AF drinks to be had in the house
4. Will defer from doing anything socially for a period of time - I need to work on me and going out for drinks and socializing is a big trigger for me.
5. Instill the help of my family - they all want me to stop
6. When I feel weak I will log on and read and post and get the support that I need!

WAY TO GO ONCE AGAIN......now THAT is a plan !

Pull up a seat and settle in cos it looks like you are set to kick arse! :H

And :welcome:

KY

[porqoui]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Good Morning DAF'ers

TT...glad you're home safe from your travels. My kids and I talk about alcohol all the time and I think it's great. Thanks for the applaud.

Blondie...thanks for the belated B-day wishes and the well done. I've been very lucky about the sugar cravings and am grateful for that.

Mick...thanks for the coffee. Thought you wrote "need to do some serious work on sifting some ponds?. Thought we finally got a clue as to where you disappear to on Sundays. :H
Don't think you've missed anything re: non posters, I think we all go through phases.
Great AA meeting yesterday, what a difference a week and an attitude change can make.
First day back to work after 2 week break so am going to be very busy meeting publishing deadline.

KY...yup it sure does feel good. And it's good to see you back.

:welcome: OnceAgain...glad to have you join in on our journey. Found the positive reinforcement here helps me get over the rough spots. Just saw your plan :goodjob:

Lav...haven't got to the "no interest in alcohol" stage yet but I know it's just around the corner. Enjoy your day and remember everything doesn't have to be straightened all at once.

Off to get cup #2 so have a great AF Monday all and all to come....:HPQP

[ThreeDogNight]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Good morning, everyone.

Heading out the door, as I am feeling much better today and will help at the shop for a few hours.

Will be back later.

OnceAgain, I am going to send you a PM later. I am in a neighboring state. Good luck on the new job!! Great news! And so glad you have joined us here

TDN

[porqoui]

af day Mon 7 Jan

:hallo: TDN...glad you're feeling better...enjoy your day. :hallo:

[porqoui]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Mick;1439702 wrote: Originally Posted by scottish lass
PS PPQP - nope, that was not the reason, and not likley to happen for a very long time unless you are referring to my 11yo
Yup PPQP - tis great!
Aww...I miss those days too

I aint making any comments on those comments!!!!!!!!! :H

MEN!

[Mick]

af day Mon 7 Jan

ppqp............

Once again..................welcome..as Lav says, we have a laff here, but the underlying business is serious and should be as such..Excellent to see you have a plan in place..imo a lot of people sort of think ok giving up drinking without going into the what if detail...remember tho, your plans need reviewing and updating as you go along..........as Kuya says I wont wish you luck...........just pure guts and courage...as for support ,thats a given


WELCOME

[Catbuddy]

af day Mon 7 Jan

Morning, abbers!

I'm back from my ski holiday. I've had a wonderful and long break from work, and feeling ready to tackle this upcoming year.

I've got some lovely pics if someone can guide me through how to post.

Treetops, Blondie and Kuya, I would love to be in your climate right now! I feel like I haven't been warm in months. Do you guys prefer winter or summer?

Wishing everyone a great start to the week.

Cat