thu 17 july af daily

[bear73]

hi there - day 5 today - feeling rested,as advised on course have cancelled diary bookings for the week and already feel more re-charged,plus worked at home yesterday which meant I got loads done and also chilled/didn't feel pressure/conflict.Fine line for me as doing nowt and not seeing people often means I am getting depressed,I guess I need to judge it.Seeing friends at the weekend and skating so I do have activities planned.Last night I did some housework to feel less chaotic/cluttered - and it worked.
I'm sleeping loads better too.So much of my diary/socialising is tied up with people pleasing,not wanting to be forgotten,I need time for me to recharge and do nowt.
Booked spa day for few weeks time on a Saturday,I can't wait.

Was reading some blog posts about surrender and acceptance - lesson there for me as major part of my stress is ' its not fair,maybe i can drink' and with work ' this is unfair,my staff are behaving badly'.And you know what - yes it is - but it is what it is and fighting/stressing/wanting it to go away won't change it and will just waste my energy that I need to handle it.

Sorry for the deep post,must be my aromatherapy oil Have a great day everyone.

[Samstone]

thu 17 july af daily

Mornin all!!
got much done yesterday and somewhere along the line decided to hurt my back. Got a farmers's market today. Looks like a beeufull day. Feels like New England weather.

Bear, oil away, putting it into words helps pinpoint stuff. Glad you're doing better.

PQ, been hot your way? I think of Canada as being cooler most of the time.

What say Mick, what's on the agenda for the day? How goes remodeling the home?

Lav, must have gotten your tomatoes in a lot earlier than we did. Our red clay soil takes forever to dry and seems it was a wet spring for us. Any news of YahYah. I always remember she was very kind to me when I was first coming on here.

Det, you out there somewhere??? maybe in route to England in search of garlic??? Mick's got um!

SL, how are things in Calif? One area I've never made it to, and it's a big area. I've heard rumors in the past of making it 2 states but that seems to have died on the vine.

TT and Pauly, MIA, hope you're doing goodly.

Patrice, don't be a stranger... come on in the kitchen!

be well all,
Sam

[Lavande]

thu 17 july af daily

Good morning Abbers,

Thanks for the startup bear!
Glad you seem to be feeling more settled today
The surrender & acceptance pill is a bitter one to swallow BUT once you do the rest is pretty easy
Took me years to get to that point myself but I am so grateful now. The struggle just disappears when you accept that AL just can no longer be in your life.

Sam, sorry about the back - hope it's not too bad!
It is a beautiful day for an outdoor market, enjoy!
I am only harvesting cherry tomatoes at this point. The big ones are still as green as Christmas trees :H
YahYah is on Facebook & I chat with her frequently. She's doing just fine

I have my oldest grandson here & he's a happy camper. Not sure if I'll ever get him to leave :H
I enjoy his company, so it's OK!

Greetings to everyone else!
Wishing a great AF Thursday to one & all!

Lav

[Mick]

thu 17 july af daily

hiya folks ..just managed to get on here ..tried early this morning ,but kept getting the data error message...seems to be getting more n more regular now!!!ok who s for a late brew ?it is 29 degrees here and supposed to be warmer tomorrow...after I couldnt get on here ..started doing a little bit on the kitchen...doesnt get fitted until the beginning of Nov ..but by that time I have got quite a bit to do...ripping battens out ..done this morning ..plastering wall and ceiling ..old tiles off ..old floor up..prep for new tiles and floor.. move electric points so there is a fair bit to do ..Julie is of the opinion that the week before we can get it prepped ..ermm??..its all hand made out of reclaimed timber and pine..so should look good ..better ..it cost enough!!

hiya bear ..thanks for the start up..I just couldnt get on here at all ..so annoying..thats my posh phrase!!!just keep at it..just like the budgie with no teeth ..eventually you will succeed!!

hiya Lav how are you today ..you for a late brew?whats the weather like in your part of the world?..yep my big beef tomatoes are still green too ..little one are getting eaten for fun!!

hiya Sam ..hows the back my friend ..you take it easy ..you find its the stupidest silliest things that do it ...Im an expert in stoopid things!!how did the market go? ok

hiya ppqp ..how are you doing?hows the mad course at work going ..done similar in the past..here you go.

Hi SL ...Myers Briggs ..ha done just a few of them!!!!entp estj estp and all that..if I remember I was in the bottom right section..also Belbin that was another fine money making ex..for someone..glad you are ok..

right folksies just a quickie..hopefully will get on in the morning better ..got some pics to go on..my handiwork in the kitchen and a new foal in the field .. cu in the mornin

[scottish lass]

thu 17 july af daily

Hi all - Sam, proposal on ballots now is making Cali into 6 states - some people have too much time or money!! Hope you had a good time at the farmers market
Mick - ISFJ or ISTJ......definate, really strong introvert!!!
Yeah Bear - something to look forward to - that always helps!
Happy times with teh little chappie Lav, but hopefully you get soem me time too!

Well, checking in from office again - managed to walk last few evenings with Daughter #1 - been fun, but cut into my MWO time - think that is not a bad thing.
Hi to anyone else who checks in today...

[porqoui]

thu 17 july af daily

MAE ALL...

Tried to get on this morning but got the same message as Mick.
Got to work and every inspection that needs to be done showed up at the same time. Running around unlocking, locking, locating fire extinguishers, health inspector and plummer. Sure got my exercise today. Wicked storm is upon us, hope the power doesn't go out.

Bear....thanks for starting the thread. You're sounding good. It was another milestone for me when I started liking being on my own and not feeling alone. Keep it up.

Sam...hope the back sprain isn't too bad. Yup, we're not used to this heat. They say with "global warming" Alberta could be the next California.

Lav...hope you had fun with the happy camper today.

Mick...doing good. You sure have your chores to do. I agree stick to your guns a week for prepping doesn't sound possible. Can't wait to see some more pics.

SL....maybe one of the northern Cali states can just join Alberta.:H You are right walking with daughter #1 is a good thing. You may be excused from posting while spending time with her.

Better log off before I loose power and this post. Have a peaceful evening all......PPQP