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    MAE – another balmy evening and we had big bowls of spicy fragrant Tom Yum soup for dinner. Hope everyone is having a good night’s sleep or a productive day as I write this. The UK people (person! That's Bear) will be waking up now.

    Lav- I am glad that Yah is doing well and Happy birthday to her. Hope you get to Longwood tomorrow. I wonder what sort of blooms are out there at this time of the year. I guess it doesn’t matter too much with the glass-houses.
    Today our office was filled with the beautiful scent of sweet-peas.

    Sam –well at least your dear lady has you to help with the car buying. My partner goes into denial at such times and its left to me. I hate hate hate it especially as some dealers still talk down to women buyers. And itcan be even more sexist when it comes to trying to do a private deal. Fortunately the last time I did this – I found a great dealer. Good luck and commiserations.

    Det – I love garlic and use it a lot but I don’t enjoy being confined to small spaces when the other person has consumed large quantities of (possibly raw) garlic. This happened recently and I felt ill. I am sure you know how to sweeten your breath!

    How’s the hibernation PPQP?

    Patrice – I am sure your Mum only wants to spoil you but she will also want to protect you, her baby and your health. I bet if you were honest she would understand and either she could share the wine with someone else, or you two give it away. It will be emotional when you talk and although you might be thinking of just a few glasses – it won’t help you. You have to look to the future and you are a mother too – so IMO- just tell her what’s going on.

    Bear –hope the day today is not too stressful. You are doing really well in catching up on your sober days.

    You too Narilly – keep up the sober challenge.

    Hope all is well Sun – are you having some medical checks this week? Thoughts are with you.

    Pauly – you too, are you still feeling blah? The quitting AL must be having its effect. I know you have done this a few times – but as you know its going to be a bit rough to get through the next few months. But woohoo lady –you can!

    Mick – if you are peeking in – have a great time. See us ladies and the 2 guys are trucking along. But we miss you of course.

    SF - our time zones seem to cross so I am not sure what is on the horizon for you this week. But big hellos!!

    Right – have a great Wednesday – keep warm – well not me cos its summer here (and not Patrice as she lives in a tropical hothouse) and catch you later!

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    af Wednesday 4 December

    Hey friends, Thanks for all the advice about my upcoming trip
    You are all right on as usual and yes my mum will completely understand and support me re the wine..and do you know what?
    I'm so glad I came on here and verbalized this because it would have been really easy for me to feign surprise when mum brought out the wine (BTW I don't think she has just one special bottle... sounds like she has a few different ones that she has been collecting and asking her friends about) and cave. But I'm using visualization to see that mum would just have a glass or two - we would share the bottle- but then I would want to open another... I know myself well!!
    Thanks for being here so I can be accountable and honest
    So sorry I can't write a personalised message the way you all do.. just so flat out
    Weekends I can write more and be more personal but weekdays I just can't
    Keep rugged up everyone!! I think TT has the best temps at the mo, not too hot, not too cold!!
    Patrice
    x

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      af Wednesday 4 December

      hey all - up ready for another day, HR were very helpful,I have a plan now, am expecting all kinds of kick back from her but I need to do this.Not sleeping great - I am aware am grinding teeth and if OH snores it wakes me up really easily and then I am up worrying.
      Have stress management workshop tomorrow night and I have my first counselling session on Friday lunchtime.

      I've lapsed with running - last went Friday - I WILL get on it - I am going to go tomorrow am,friday am and both days at weekend.They are gentle run/walks so that's ok. I have also really been craving alcohol - cava - bubbles - even put in online shop basket - then I took them out this am and I replaced with fizzy elderflower and diet 7up. I am doing my deep breaths and got given relaxation CD at last week's stress course so I will give that a play as well.

      Have a great day everyone.
      one day at a time

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        #4
        af Wednesday 4 December

        Hi Bear,
        Just to say well done for replacing the cava with fizzy elderflower!! Result!

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          #5
          af Wednesday 4 December

          Morning all quick jump in how's things sun's out this morning and guess what. .managed to get a cold! Sneezing and snivelling all over the show! Grrrr..by the pool day reading. So how is everything with everyone. ..kind of hard on this phone to go into detail take care one and all
          af since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12

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            #6
            af Wednesday 4 December

            Hey Mick, I often get colds when I go on hols!!
            Great to hear from you, enjoy!
            x
            Pat

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              #7
              af Wednesday 4 December

              Good morning Abbers!

              Sunny & warming up to a mild 55 degrees today - yay!
              I know there is a huge snowstorm out west slowly working it's way here. I think it will arrive tomorrow as rain. So today I will get out & about for a walk, inside & out at Longwood.

              TT, I am expecting Longwood to have their usual Christmas displays ~ beautiful
              Enjoy your balmy weather too!

              Patrice, I really, really believe in the power of positive thinking
              Keep repeating to yourself 'I don't drink' & pretty soon it becomes your reality!

              bear, I could feel my own teeth clenching reading your post!
              I really wish you would just take 10 minutes or so to sit quietly, stop thinking, quiet your mind - it really helps

              Mick, picking up a cold virus on a plane trip is pretty typical! Lots of OJ & sunshine should help!!

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

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                af Wednesday 4 December

                Mae everybody,hi mick good to hear from you,tt,i know this from previous quits that as i pass the 30 day mark it really gets tougher,i dont want to drink at all but it seems like emotions and thoughts are all over the place,its always what takes me down i get to a point where i feel like im going a little nuts for a bit,and my friend i work with is struggling with depression i think it rubs off onto me,who knows i just want this to pass,sorry to start off being such a downer its just where im at rite now,hope everyone has a good wednesday
                I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

                I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
                Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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                  af Wednesday 4 December

                  Pauly, you have 30 days???? Wow! Maybe this HAT will help you! From the Newbie's Nest!!
                  :goodtime:

                  GREAT JOB!!!! Ride out those emotional waves, they will even out!!! Woo Hoo for YOU!!! B
                  All you gotta do, is get thru this day. AF 1/20/2011
                  Tool Box
                  Newbie's Nest

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                    #10
                    af Wednesday 4 December

                    Hiya pauly well done on 30...stay with us. You just had a 1 in 8 sober Thanksgiving we can do it
                    af since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12

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                      af Wednesday 4 December

                      Mick whater you doing on here! You're supposed to be on VACATION????
                      All you gotta do, is get thru this day. AF 1/20/2011
                      Tool Box
                      Newbie's Nest

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                        af Wednesday 4 December

                        Thanks for the hat byrdie,and yes mick we can do this all i want is a sober christmas too,it will be done
                        I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

                        I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
                        Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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                          af Wednesday 4 December

                          yep tis I ...suffering severely from MANFLU!!!how are you ..on conputer in hotel now ..easier than foneHiya byrdie have a great day at work ..big hello to everyone else ..orf to get some plum pie and ice cream!!!
                          af since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12

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                            #14
                            af Wednesday 4 December

                            Morning everyone!
                            Its cold as hell here. -30C with windchill!! I wore my tights to work instead of my corduroy pants and that was a mistake! My legs were numb after about 10 minutes walking so i have to walk inside through our +15 system which connects our downtown buildings. That was great!

                            Mick- I LOVE Tom Yum Soup! My favorite for sure. That sucks you are sick. I got sick on my last trip too. Whats up with that?

                            We can all do this Pauly. I want and am going to have a sober Christmas too. It will be so nice to remember it all.

                            Back to work,
                            Narilly

                            "Nothing in this World Can take the place of Persistence"
                            "You can have the life you want OR you can Drink"

                            AF April 12, 2014

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                              af Wednesday 4 December

                              What is tom yum soup?
                              I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

                              I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
                              Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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