Sat September 20th

[Samstone]

Morning all,
Market this morning and off to play toones at our cabin this afternoon/evening. Got a goodly portion of my fence fixed. I'm pretty dang sore from walking up and down this hillside and sawing up trees that had blown over, dead pine and the like.

Don't know what is shakin, been feeling a little subdued these days, fall melancholy setting in perhaps.

Have a great day and enjoy it to its fullest.
Sam

[bear73]

Sat September 20th

hey Samstone, hope you have a good day,do you feel blue when the seasons change,less sunlight?I'm trying to focus on what has gone well when I feel that way,and just letting myself feel what I'm feeling. I'm realising how much rollerderby makes me feel better as it's good exercise and also just focusing on learning something,I think it helps me 'be in the moment' and empty my head.
Hope you feel better.

I'm off to see bands today,we're staying in a hotel - I'll be the only person not drinking in our small group tomorrow,I'm focusing on how I want to feel tomorrow,that booze won't make it better and just repeating I don't drink,I don't drink.I have been to this event several times before and not drank.I'm looking forward to catching up with friends,staying in a hotel and seeing bands,eating food.
I can do this.I actually had thoughts of 'I could just have one yesterday' and I argued back at myself and didn't really want one - I wanted to chill after a hard days work ,I'm off for a run this am to reinforce how good I feel sober.

Have a great day everyone and I'll see you tomorrow on my day 23.
Happy Saturday everyone.

[Mick]

Sat September 20th

hiya everyone...how are yizall?I am absolutely shattered..went to bed last night and that bloody rash on my neck started again..so got up..no chance of sleeping..it had virtually gone ..but now its back..trying to work out what it can be...going to try n get some kip after ..will jump in later on...wi some jokes...bear you are right..you dont drink! hiya Sam..hope you are feelin not so bloo!it happens mate..we blame it on al..and then we reach for the al????youll be fine..have good day

Lav bbt when you arrive on site...big hi to the rest of the gang ..sure I read a post from tt somewhere...big hi from the British Isles

[TheSunFlower]

Sat September 20th

Thought I would swing by....and there is a whole new look! Guess it is probably old news by now. Hope everyone is well!

I am knee deep in all things yoga It is amazing when you are doing something you love....

But, more importantly I am able to be home when the kids get home from school. We get school work squared away and actually eat dinner by 5pm. So many nights they would eat without me because I would never hit the door until 6:30pm. Its a whole new life that I really never believed existed. What I traded for a few more $$, 401k match, paid holidays.....just doesn't measure up to having the freedom to create the life you were actually meant to live.

I am getting more organized and on a regular schedule....so hopefully I will stop by more often.

Sam hope you feel better. I had one of those days on Wednesday and took it easy on myself. We want to always be happy, happy, happy....and that just isn't realistic. Bear have a great time!

I recently attended a party.....just a few gals....everyone had their drinks and smoking a bit of the funky stuff.....and I enjoyed myself with my tea and food. One of the women had a bit too much and began to act like a teenager. The host called everyone the next day to apologize for the woman's actions....all I could think was..."thank God it wasn't me!"

[treetops]

Sat September 20th

Sorry you are in the blues Sam.
Hey folks I started the original thread 12 hours ago!

[Lavande]

Sat September 20th

Good morning Abbers, happy Saturday

Sam, thanks for starting us up although I did see TT's Saturday thread last night - sorry TT
Hope today's mild weather & sunshine perks you up a bit.

bear, have a good weekend & remember that you just don't drink, OK?

SF, nice to see you! I'm so glad you are doing well in your new venture! I hope you stay happy always

Mick, I saw you up very late on Facebook last night. Sorry the itches have returned. I feel so fortunate that I didn't get any of that this summer. Hope you are getting some rest!

Greetings TT & everyone!
I need to get myself in gear, go to the feed store, clean up some dog hair & dust around here 7 pick up something for dinner. Daughter & family coming later this afternoon.
Have a great AF Saturday everyone!

Lav

[Mick]

Sat September 20th

hiya folks ..tis I back again....had a wee sleep earlier..fortunately Julie went out.."to a baby shower"..so I hastened not to go...trying to work out what is giving me this..and believe it or not one of the things it could be is soya milk!! we shall see..Im out early doors tomorrow morning,so I will pop in at some stage..hiya Lav how are you?yep was on fb early morning..couldnt sleep, but its amazing how a loss of votes,after a few drinks turns into the conspiracy of vote rigging by any body and everybody to stop the divide of the uk.. did you get everything done today?
hiya tt ..yep I thought you had started it...so how is your voting going?
hiya sf..how are you?sounds like that you are doing well..yep money isnt always everything..quality time cant be bought!!think Id give the funny fags a miss tho!! :H
Sam..you feeling any better yet mate?
big hello to everyone else to come
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[porqoui]

Sat September 20th

MAE ALL....

Just home from the phase 2 garden build and I'm exhausted. Think I'll copy Mick and have a wee sleep.

Mick...is soya milk new to your diet? Hope you sort it out soon and get some relief.

Sam...has the subdued feeling left yet. I remember you going through that a while back. Maybe keep track of the days it happens and you can figure out a pattern.

SL...thanks for the pm and if I ever figure out how to reply I will. No worries re AL and all my obligations are completed so time to relax and have some me time.

:hallo: to all else...will check back later....PPQP

[scottish lass]

Sat September 20th

Sam - sorry to hear you are a tad blue, hopefully is is a passing situation.
Glad you are getting some relaxing PPQ.

Managed to get to training today - and then my usual Saturday walk, 8 miles in all. Got an ap on my phone - It says that's only 555 calories!!! Actually registered for the 5K and being the good Scot I am will have to do it now, not spending money for nought!
Doing a whole lot of nagging to get chores done, and I am absolutely pooped!!!
TT - will off to see your thread now....

[scottish lass]

Sat September 20th

Hi TT - found your thread. Sounds like a fun day for you. Does your daughter do archery or was this a one off kinda thing? My girls gave it a go and enjoyed it, but we could never manage to make their schulde work with ours.
We had angus beef and roasted garlic pizza last night - I was not supposed to have, but it smelled oh so good, so I indulged!
My girl and I went to the psychiatrists on Tuesday - he was very open and seemed genuinely interested. A lot of talking and stage setting (for a mere $350). He will start testing her this coming Tuesday and hopes to finish after two sessions (at $275 each!!!) I am having some anxiety about this - -not had anxiety before, or never knew I did as i would drink through this sort of situation - but so hoping it will get us to where we need to be. Her sister has 4 A's and 5A+'s, and she had 4 F's, a D and a B (in PE of course) - it is so hard to see her trying to work out what is happening to her...

[treetops]

Sat September 20th

Hi there SL - I haven't even tried to figure out how to do PM on this new site. The archery has been going on for a year. Started through school (they subsidized the beginners course) and then my daughter has kept to more or less weekly meets. But its very very low key and it doesn't matter if she misses meetings. Also cheap as the club supplies the gear! She does it for pleasure not competition. One of the things she really likes is that the club is all ages - from really young to ancient seniors.
Gosh those psych fees are high. Does the school/state offer any subsidies here? How the hell do poor families cope?
The National (conservative government) won the elections yesterday - so I am not happy. Neither are a lot of people. Mind you a huge number didn't even bother to vote.
I am not starting the thread today - after yesterday can't see the point!