Tues AF 22 October

[YoungAtHeart]

Tues AF 22 October

Wow, is all I can say. You've brought up an important point, TT. I've always thought that the Monthly Abs thread has been one of the safest places in MWO for me. As it says in the caption on the main community page, "Your Goal is Your Own", although I suppose some people don't feel that way about us. The only reason I've posted less is that I have been busy. I can say that, having been here a long time, the Daily Thread has had its ups and downs for sure in terms of posting.

Anyway, today is going to be very busy, so I will try to catch up more tomorrow or Thursday. I just wanted to chime in and say hi! I'm still around and will continue to be.

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YahYah

[Byrdlady]

Tues AF 22 October

Well, I must confess that I check this post every day, too! TT or Mick starting my day is just how it's done! I don't post here at all....I post in the NN or 100 day thread. That is very selfish of me, I take from the thread, but don't give back. I understand the time commitment in putting a post together, Mick....there is no telling how long it takes you to find and post that every morning...if you are like me, it's about an hour. Some days I post and post and there is nary a mention....but then sometimes it comes back to me in spades. Mick, I hope you know what a difference you make in people's lives...even with smashed fingers you got us our daily funnies! I think overall the posting is down...the 100 day thread isn't catching the world on fire either, we got slow in the nest, too, but it has picked back up in the last couple days. I look forward to this thread each and every day!! I should say a word or two to show my appreciation! In fact I'm downright embarrassed that I haven't!!!

Thank you for making up this wonderful community.....Mick, that second funny today was hilarious!!!! "now for the stuffing!!"

Much love and admiration to all who make up this delightful thread! XXOO Byrdie

[NoSugar]

Tues AF 22 October

Hi, Daily People

The morning jokes are a treat for me (although at the moment the freaky number 6-induced counterclockwise foot rotation has me baffled! Where is the evolutionary value in that wiring???).

I like how oftentimes your posts are directed to and mention individuals by name (with almost everyone who has posted being mentioned) and I know it isn't required to post in that manner, but it seems to be a thread "style". And it's a nice style! But it isn't an easy one to join because of that - at least for me.

There are other threads like yours where the people seem to know one another really well. There is one by Nora C and all the posters appear to be great friends, there is one Lav is in that starts weekly, and like on this one, everyone seems to know the back stories of the other posters. I read threads like these when I have a chance because the vibe is so positive and people are being so supportive of one another - they just give me a lift. But it feels awkward to chime in -- kind of like sitting down at the lunch table in middle school where the popular kids are having a great time :H.

If I weren't flapping my gums in a couple other threads, I would get up my courage and hang out more in one of these groups. I've seen others join in and be warmly welcomed so I know you aren't a snobby popular crowd!! My point is that threads such as yours appear from the outside to involve a commitment that might make people (me) reluctant to put in an occasional post. The 100-day thread is more random - it doesn't feel like you'd have to read back and catch up on anything. Topics just sort of evolve -- K9 just got us going on how great it is not trying to moderate.

Anyway, I think you have a good thing going. :h NS

[Samstone]

Tues AF 22 October

Afternoon here, hello everyone.
Hey, I've always like this thread, even when I was just starting, which isn't that long ago. I would look at all the different threads and not know where I was going. Then I couldn't find it. I wanted the thread with all the jokes. Finally found it again awhile back. So, now, every day is not complete without the Mick fix and of course reading everyone kind of checking in. For me it feels like family, though oddly enough we really don't know each other at all.

What I have noticed is that the newbie nest is quite busy and there are lots of folks struggling and some who are doing well. That's where they are most comfortable. (Least that's my impression) So it seems that folks who are "settled" with their stage of drinking kind of leave the nest. Again, at least that's what happened to me.

When I first started posting here on this thread, I felt and still feel very welcomed. So I keep coming back.
Sam

[bear73]

Tues AF 22 October

just whizzin in back late - day 32 af - love this thread,I think people lurk before they feel ready to post.shattered now after 7 hours journey.
thanks for compliment too Mick - I'm 40 so feeling bit middle aged

[lifechange]

Tues AF 22 October

Hello everyone! Hi Mick!

I haven't been here for quite a long time and just happened by this evening. I love this thread. I came here initially, I can't even remember when-- I think at the beginning of the year, or last year, because I was sure that I wanted to make the commitment to be AF. I had been in the Nest for awhile and was getting frustrated with the recurring day one theme, mostly because I didn't feel like I had the ability to support anyone but myself, and I felt I was losing my base by being constantly confronted with failed attempts at sobriety. I was here for a little bit of time-- I don't remember how long. I think I was trying to pull 30 days together, but was struggling and posting here when I felt more or less positive. I got a lot from the people here, but didn't feel like I could offer much because of my struggle-- and I didn't want to burden anyone. At some point I decided to drink again and that went on for months. Until 52 days ago!
I decided to bite the bullet and join the nest full force for 30 days-- and I went in with different eyes. After spending months trying to find my own day one I had a very different understanding and compassion for those struggling.
I've been waiting to come back here until....? I don't even know. I feel like I have to prove something to myself, but I don't know what. 59 days will be my personal best and I will have 100 days the day before my birthday. Maybe that's what I've been waiting for.

TT, I think you are such an interesting group of people. I loved checking in here each morning for a cup of coffee or tea. Then the jokes!
My on-line time at MWO is slowly becoming a problem, and at some point I'll have to start to limit myself to 1 hour in the morning and 1 in the evening. And I don't want to be here at all when my kids are awake (unless its and emergency) because I don't have so much time with them. But this has been a life line for me the past almost 2 months. I've read here religiously at least 4 hours a day. Most days more.

Thank you for being here! Thank you for taking the time to keep up a daily thread.--
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[Determinator]

Tues AF 22 October

Top o the Tuesday ABerooooooos!

wow, what a fun bunch of oldy and newbie faces today great job TTops!

here's my idea to promote monthly abs: "be sober, win fabulous prizes!" hmmmm... worth a shot.

Lav, those shoes are fantastic.

Mick, you made me sit here and practice until I could rotate my foot and draw a 6 in the air!

well, so many fun visitors I won't try to name you all, but I hope that if you like our weirdness and commitment to sobriety that you will come and pull up a stool when you can.

a little stressed out today as I'm packing up for 8 straight days on the road for tomorrow morn. this is the show that I got stuck bartending at last year and blew it. I'm absolutely refusing to bartend this year. (the courage to change the things I can) so I'm sure that will help tons.

be well family

[TheSunFlower]

Tues AF 22 October

I think the beauty of MWO is that there are several threads and people can choose where they feel most comfortable. Why someone posts here or doesn't...really is not an issue. They may feel more comfortable with a different group.

I read Nora's thread and don't post there. Breeze by other threads from time to time.

What I have liked about this group is the commitment to sobriety. Nobody can say never....but, there are different kinds of "not saying never"....we know them and we did them. For me it was leaving the door cracked just in case the planets all lined up....and i could drink. Amazing how those planets would line up, when I left a crack in the door

Anyways...I am not hung up on who posts where. Post where you feel comfortable.

[NoraC]

Tues AF 22 October

Well - thank you! I think that I will drop in & say hello instead of just peeking in thru the window. :H :h

[YoungAtHeart]

Tues AF 22 October

Wow, what a fabulous day of posts! I hope all of you who aren't regular posters pop in once in a while to say hi! You don't have to be a regular.

There's a lot I could say to everyone, but I don't have time right now, so the short list:

Congrats bear!

Mick is our resource for great jokes!

Lav, those are must-have shoes, except the heels seem put on backwards to me.

Hugs,
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YahYah

[scottish lass]

Tues AF 22 October

Like Nora I will pop in from time to time for sure - and like LifeChange, I was also waiting to come back for right time - 10 days today, personal best is 63 - so a ways to go!!!

[Cinders]

Tues AF 22 October

MAE Abbers,

Having missed yesterday, I feel lost. So much happened because of TT's post!!

I do not own this thread nor wish to. However, all I want to say here is that this thread is for those who wish to be sober. But that doesn't mean sober forever or sober for a day. Just sober.

Most of us here have mightily tried many other way besides being abstinent. Most of us didn't make it in any other way.

In my mind, for anyone trying to be sober, this thread is for you.

But, just like AA, I believe any and all are welcome here as long as their goal is sobriety.

This is a wonderful, loving bunch of people.

TT, I totally understand where you are coming from as to posting on a single daily thread. You guys "down under" would just wander around the echoing halls and nobody would hear. I am glad you post the next day's thread. You count just as we all do and love to hear about your day starting.

This is actually a good point for me to say that when I was struggling so mightily last spring, I had some good friends to fall back on. They are you. I am absolutely grateful.

I can only hope that others who are struggling that hard can find this thread or some place else so caring and find their way out. We'll be here. :l

Love,
Cindi

[I'm Strong and in Control]

Tues AF 22 October

Can I sit at the table with the big kids? I've been a Newbie for several years. I finally know I cannot have one drink and want to hang out with people committed to not drinking. I want to know what my life would be without alcohol, and think I need at least a year to find out. Looking for a place to hang out.

[Samstone]

Tues AF 22 October

Hey there IS
good to see you here. Grab a chair and stay awhile!
Sam

[YoungAtHeart]

Tues AF 22 October

Hey Strong, :welcome: You're in the right place.

Cinders, good to see you! You're in Raleigh right? You have to find a book club, an AA meeting or two, and/or some other way to get connected so you don't feel too blue. Any chances for visits back to 'bama or for hubby to come join you? I know it takes a while, but try to stay positive that you will make some good connections there. :l

Okay, off to beddie bye!

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