Monday 14th of May

[Popeye]

Good Day to you friends,
Another weekend's come and gone with no alcohol passing my lips. I had arranged a days fishing for yesterday, but my daughter gave us her daughter to look after on Saturday night and we spent Sunday trailing her round Susan's friends houses showing her off, which was nice.
I think I may have my life back.
Hopefully this is the last week I shall be doing the 100 mile each way commute.
Enjoy the new week.

[Pebbles]

Monday 14th of May

Hi Popeye,
and all abbers to come. Sounds like a great weekend, you sound so clear and focussed.

I'm all of a dither myself though, was moderating OK, went on holiday and did OK despite my family :H Is there a critical mass for making a decision?

Came home, went out and drank far too much. Felt dreadful all day yesterday and still very depressed today.

I need a plan, but haven't got the energy for regrouping!

[rudemama]

Monday 14th of May

Hey there Popeye, A beautiful Monday here in New England. i too have had an af weekend...I feel so alive and there for my kids. my daughter is 11 and I just want to be with her and talk....not sit alone and sip wine until i am numb...thank you all happy may rudemama

[Bella]

Monday 14th of May

Hi Popeye, Pebbles, rudemama and all to come. Have a good day everyone and Popeye, it does sound like you've got your life back, I'm really pleased for you. love, Bella xxxx

[MDBiker]

Monday 14th of May

Popeye, grandkids are wonderful aren't they. I love to have them, and then I love to see them go. lol You pick up the little sweethearts on Friday and take the little brats home on Sunday. He He ! It is beautiful here in Texas too. I had a great weekend and even survived taking my wife to the movie "Georgia Rule". There was very little Testosterone in there, but I survived and the movie was really pretty good.

I hope everyone has a great day.

Bear

[Determinator]

Monday 14th of May

Happy MOnday AB-a-roos! Popeye you bring a smile to me first thing this morning...congrads.
Pebbles, feeling for you...rest, then plenty of time for making a plan.
Bella, MDBiker, Rudemama nice to see you all.
My head is still reeling in wonderment from the glorious historical sights we took in during Saturdays "fun time" in Yorktown and Williamsburg VA. the most awe-inspiring experience was to see "surrender field" where the forces of Corwallis finally laid down their arms. We walked the field in amazed reverance of this birthplace of America.
Be well everyone!

[Breez]

Monday 14th of May

Morning All!

Yup~great AF weekend here. Daughter's First Communion was lovely & Mother's Day was nice. All done AF.

Yeah Pop, after awhile you get that feeling like "so this is normal life"-no more of that alcoholic baggage. You do sound so good & I'm so happy for you!

Pebbles-hope you get that energy back. I tried to convince myself I could moderate for yrs-I just can't. I eventually go back to my old ways. A plan and a goal and much focus -that's what I'm sending you today.

Hi Rudemama-isn't it nice watching your kids with clear loving eyes than blood shot, guilty ones?

Hi Bella, Bear & Deter

Have a great Monday Everyone! Off to pay the bills-hey! Stamps went up today~crap. Should of done them last week- now I have to run to the post office & get 2 cent stamps. Then I'm going to finish planting my flowers.
Happy day to you all!

[Rocky]

Monday 14th of May

Way to go Popeye!!!! Very happy for you !

[Popeye]

Monday 14th of May

Thanks for all the kindness.
I'll be away working until Friday night. Wer'e staying in digs until the jobs finished. Early starts and late finishes. Hopefully Friday will kill it and we can get a job closer to home.
I'll pop in tomorrow morning then I'll not be logging on again till the weekend. I'm not looking forward to no mwo for a few days. This is a great place.
I love it.

[MonaCat]

Monday 14th of May

We will miss you pops!

[Breez]

Monday 14th of May

P~
If I don't catch you tomorrow (probably be still sleeping on this side of the Atlantic)-have a great week! We'll miss you here! Catch you Friday!

[Breez]

Monday 14th of May

Hi Mona! Love your new kitty pose!

[dilayne]

Monday 14th of May

Hi everybody..just a flyby here..2 weeks AF today! woo hoo..also spent time with two of the grandkids yesterday..LOL, yeah, it is a "pick up the sweethearts and drop off the brats" sort of thing, isn't it. I would never 'say' that, but my husband will. Feeling great..hard work in the garden/yard this weekend..puts me in the 'zone'..and that is a good thing!

Hang in there for those who are struggling...if you feel like you are struggling, maybe just try to relax a bit and let your plan come to you..if you want it, it will. If not, wait till the wanting comes to you..in the meantime, do something else good for you..it may be easier to follow another act of self caring. Namaste!

[MonaCat]

Monday 14th of May

Thanks for noticing my new look Breez.
Lady Di, you sound great.

[Newyear]

Monday 14th of May

Hi - just checking in today. Went home to visit my mom for the weekend for mother's day. She lives 5 hrs away from me. We had a nice weekend. So ready for her and my stepdad to move up here closer to me.

Congrats to everyone achieving milestones and getting thru some stressful events all AF.
Every time we make it thru something like that I think we get stronger and we more confidence.
So, here's to all of you deciding on making one more day AF! :goodjob:

Have a great week everyone!