w/c 24th

[Mick]

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morning all....how are wee today then? hopefully all well...had a pretty good kip last night ...probably best for ages..so thats me ..Julie still feeels pretty rubbish ...she had the flu jab and insisted I go too..Theres more chance of my collecting moon dust .So did we have a goood chrimbo? hope so ...Dont know what the next yone will bring us ,but Ive got a feeling things wont be the same..Got to go and pick the peskies up in a little while,and obviously fone da dentist..anyway lets have a brew....

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[TheSunFlower97]

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I have been MIA. Some family issues and I've been sick.

Sounds like everyone has been COLD...and I feel ashamed saying I am freezing at 40 degrees

I've been wanting to share this with you guys. I had to have a test done, where they half knock you out. All I know is I was "gone" at some point and when I was coming back....I was saying...."would it be ok if I had a drink later?". The doctor is looking at me all shocked and said, "you should not be drinking at all with the medication you are taking" . I said, "ok I havent had a drink in like 2 years" and he says, "well why would you start now?"

So it lit up my drinking brain pathways. And all I have been craving are foods that I would eat when hungover. Things I have not eaten in a LONG time. Brocoli and cheese. But, I have also noticed that when I am around alcohol I seem to be taking a second look at the ice cold beer.

Then my husband and kids were going to go out of town...and I actually thought it would be a good time to check and see if maybe I was cured!!!! Hey maybe I can enjoy a drink or two now and then.

I'm still scared of hangovers and panic attacks. But it is crazy how this one test affected me!

I need to get back in the habit of posting...and plan to do a better job. I need to read some of the newbie posts and remember how bad it really was . Good God....

[porqoui]

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MAE ALL...

Mick...home safe and sound and the countdown begins again. You look after Julie and get her feeling better. I thought they wouldn't give you the flu shot if you were sick. I bet the peskies will be thrilled to see you. Good luck at the dentist.

SF...good to see you. Wow, how interesting that test triggering the "stinking thinking!" And there's the insanity...maybe I'm cured! Your plan to read the newbie posts sounds like a good idea. That's exactly what I would do when thoughts of "I've got this. I know I can have just 1 or 2" would pop into my head. It's a good wake up call.

Have been worried about my car sitting all day in this -4F weather while playing bridge. Grandma called and the boys are heading over for a visit so they can drop me off and pick me up. Problem solved. The ex has moved back in with her and as long as he's there nobody will be stopping in. Just hope he behaves and doesn't rile the kids up. Have a Wonderful Wednesday all....:smile:PPQP

[SKendall]

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MAE.

Mick, will be interested to see what dentist had to say. I was watching a talk show a couple of years ago and one of the guests had an implant fall out, not even chocolate cake.

PQ, sounds as if you enjoyed your Christmas. In the US there is no Boxing Day and I really miss it. It was a day to make brunch for a bunch or to stay home with turkey sandwiches and chill.

Sunflower, I had the exact same experience. I woke up wanting more of the drug that was administered and then planned to go to lunch and drink alot. I've had 2 small surgeries and a major surgery since and didn't have those feelings at all. My guess is that the anaesthesia they use
for "twilight" surgeries must be the trigger.

Pauly, how are you?

Det, hope you're pulling out of the sick bay?

[Pie]

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Greetings All,

Mick, hope your wabbits are busy settling back in at home, and that you've been able to connect with your dentist.

SF, same here - freezing in relatively mild temps. Seems there needs to be more to a winter wardrobe than long sleeve t-shirts!

PQ, where will you play bridge?

Hi there to Lav, TT, Sam, Det, Pauly, etal.

These chairs I'm working on are more of an upholstery project than woodworking. I approached it thinking that some new fabric and a staple gun would be all I'd need, but the joke's on me. Turns out the seats have original, hand-tied coil construction, with padding that includes hay and horsehair! Don't tell anyone, but instead of re-tying the coils together with jute twine, I'm using zip ties.

[porqoui]

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Pi...will be playing with some senior friends at one of their houses. Not too far from here so that's a plus. P.S. I won't tell anyone about the zip ties.

[Lavande]

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Good evening Abbers,

Heading down to a frosty 13 degrees tonight - oh my
At least we didn't get any of the 54" of snow that fell on the western side of the state yesterday, geez.

Mick, it will take a few days to get back in the groove after being away I imagine. Hope Julie is feeling better.
So what happened with the implant? Did it actually break off, come loose or what?

SF, glad to see you!
Sorry that you had such a reaction to the twilight anesthesia. Everyone reacts differently to that stuff. Some folks come out of it laughing, some come out crying.....
I think I've seen it all. I really miss my original MWO CDs. I loaned them to a member years ago then she disappeared so I never got them back. I would use them at night, to give my subconscious a boost when I need one. Maybe you can find some guided mediations to help you over this.
I hope everything is OK with you.

PQ, are you saying that your ex has moved in with his mother? Really?? Why??? Isn't he a little old for that? Sorry, just sounds strange but I guess he is strange, ha ha!
Car batteries suffer in this weather, sometimes even when they are parked in a garage.

Pie, I have done many chairs with fabric & a staple gun, LOL
I would use zip ties in a flash - no worries!!!

Hello to Det, hope you are feeling better friend.

Pauly, how about you?

Have a peaceful night everyone!

Lav

[porqoui]

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Lav...yeah at 67...I'd say he's a little old for moving in with his ma. I think he thinks he's going to live in the house after she passes. He does not know that she has rewritten her will and he has no authority over anything. I just hope he doesn't drain her of all her savings in the meantime. The grand daughter who is co-poa with my son has been in touch with her healthcare provider so they're aware of what's going on. Car battery makes me think of the electric car/truck. Don't think they would survive here with out weather. LOL

Had a very enjoyable afternoon playing cards and am glad to be home and back in my pj's. Shout out to everyone else and have a peaceful evening....:smile:PPQP

[Mick]

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morning all...andcwelcome to a freezing cold one today...bit different from a couple of days ago..Well thats the India holiday paid for.....now living on beans and toast for the next 3 months..We fly out on the 19th Feb .,.Got the rabbits back home lasat night ..they were playing like mad when I got them home ...yep I missed them.Amy came down last night..so we hada bit of a natter she is at the gym every day and eating all sorts of healthy food ..looks good on it tho. brew time..

Isnt it strange how around this time all the drinking thotz seem to appear ...

hiya SF ....how are you? long time..glad you are doing well...As for the drinking and wanting one ,its kind of like human nature ...and trying to reassure yourself...firstly that you have cracked it and are now in control as opposed to booze which ones was ..no one likes to admit they have no control over certain things...ie active control...basically I will have one drink end of and that proves I am in control..that usually fails..
Look at it this way ...you have passive control...simply by not drinking...anyone as a kid read Aesops fables? The fox and the grapes? It is a good one...

hiya ppqp....how did the bridge building go then?ha ha...car batteries are prone to fade away in this weather...they need a lot of extra power to do the job they are supposed to ...

hiya pie..these chairs you aredoing? are they the wooden framed type with either 3 or 4 coil springs in them? If so I re-upholstered similar years ago...The horsehair material was pretty hard to get hold of as I recall.and I think I got a load of twine at the time,as that was made of the same as opposed to polypropylene now..I also used jute string to hold the springs down get it from a garden centre ......but I used zip ties first.. I remember upholstering the cushions ...a deep red crushed velour!

hiya sk long time ...I already know what the dentist will say ..its my bite and the way I eat...but chocolate cake I question that...he is shut till 2nd of January ...oh no..

hiya Lav ...brew time ...how are you then...so are the grandsons into harry potter now?asfor the tooth it just snapped completely away from the peg.I think it was more the rotation of the jaw as opposed to the bite that did it ...all I know is it will be another pain I could have done without...

hi pauly where are you ..

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[porqoui]

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MAE ALL...from the land of the frozen.

Mick...looks like we're going to get a reprieve come the new year. We'll actually get above 0 if we can hang in until then. Glad the peskies are happy and healthy. Getting another brew and then going to read the jokes.

Shout out to all to come....:smile:PPQP

[Pie]

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Hi All,

So, in about three hours, dear old Dad will be walking down the aisle. Well, except that there won't really be an aisle, and Dad doesn't actually walk.

Yes Mick, my chairs are as you describe, and if it occurred to you to use zip ties, then my idea must have some merit. Plush fabric is deep magenta and, ... wait for it..., lime green! I'll get a pic up when done.

[treetops]

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hello everyone. Where are you off to in India Mick? I still sometimes have a drinking dream or even feel like a drink but it's just something I try to accept and let go. A bit like all that other wild activity of years ago. Haha. I don't miss the tears, regret and feeling a mess because if my own making. At least these days I can usually attribute not so good things to being out of my control. She says whilst in a postitive frame of mind.
Daughter has sun burnt feet with blisters. Just thought I would throw that out.
Anyone have any plans for New Years. I have a date with my pyjamas I think.
Catch you later

[porqoui]

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Pi...you're too funny. At least it will be done and dusted. I wish them health and happiness. Can't wait to see the Lime Green chair!

TT...I have the same plans for NYE. LOL You do sound positive and it looks good on you. I don't wish sunburned feet on anyone, well...maybe one. LOL

Plans are to hide out in the house for the rest of the year!....:smile:PPQP

[Lavande]

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Good evening Abbers,

C-NILE Virus, HA HA Mick, good one!!!
Glad your bunnies were happy to see you. Sorry about the tooth, sounds like something I would do
Amy sounds like she's happy, that's great!

PQ, it was 9 degrees here this morning, OMG. I thought I was in Canada, ha ha!
Is your ex retired or still working? Maybe he's thinking he needs his mother to take care of him - oh boy!

Pie, Congrats to your Dad, I hope they are happy
Good luck with your chair, sounds like a funky retro look going on.

TT, my plans are the same as yours & PQ's. NYE parties are for amateurs. I refuse to be out on the roads unless absolutely necessary, no kidding!

Det, are you OK?
Pauly???

Made a hearty bean, pasta & kale soup today, vegan style. Good for such a cold day!!!!
Have a peaceful night everyone!

Lav

[porqoui]

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PQ, it was 9 degrees here this morning, OMG. I thought I was in Canada, ha ha!

You'd have to double that to qualify for living in Canada. Cold temps aren't unusual but the number of days it's hanging around is. :stompy2:

Ex declared himself retired 8 years ago, sure nobody in the oil patch wanted to see his face. He's been buying and selling cattle ever since.

Det...where are you?

Pauly...thinking of you too. Please check in so we know you're ok.

Goulash and salad for supper tonight. Time to snuggle up and read. Have a peaceful evening all....:smile:PPQP