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Music · 12-17-2005, 10:06 AM

Tâ€™was the night before Christmas, we were all in the club, enjoying a meeting, instead of the pub.
The ashtrays were clean, and the coffee was made, the Big Books were out and we all had prayed.
When out in the lot, there arose such a clatter, we all jumped up to see what was the matter.
The Chair with his Big Book, and I with my smokes, headed outside to find these two blokes.
They came on inside and sat at the table; and said that they'd chair, as soon as they're able.
To start with, they said, "It's more than not drinking; it's doing your best to fix your thinking."
"Think, Think, Think!" and the slogans we used, help keep the newcomer from getting confused.
Step 1 is a start, they said we should know, but after Step 2, we'll be all aglow.
We make a decision when we got to step 3; step 4 was real tough, we all could agree.
Step 5 is the one where we let it all out, and after Steps 6 and 7, we're left with no doubt.
When we got to Step 8, we made our list; and then with Step 9, we have to persist.
After Step 9, the promises ring true; we didn't just make that up, right out of the blue. After that, it's on with the rest; the things we must do, to be our best.
They put on their coats and got ready to leave; a pretty good end, for this Christmas Eve.
As to their names, we only could guess; it must have been Bill W. - and Dr. Bob S.
The two men hopped into a '35 Ford, and as they pulled out, one of them roared:
"We leave this message, for our sisters and brothers: trust God, clean house, and be of service to others.
And for all of you people, we just want to say: have a nice holiday, but don't drink today!"

jlo34 · 12-17-2005, 10:50 AM

I like that Music...

Love ya,
Jen

doorknob · 12-17-2005, 06:31 PM

I liked it too! Hmmmmmmm... :scratchch

DK

Chy · 12-17-2005, 06:53 PM

Is that conference approved Music?

Love it! Thanks for that.

Rowan · 12-17-2005, 06:56 PM

That was terrific! thanks!

Row

NoMoBeer · 12-17-2005, 07:42 PM

Very cool -- happy holidays, Music!

Ken

**Peter** · 12-17-2005, 07:48 PM

Did you compose it Music?

Music · 12-17-2005, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

Did you compose it Music?

Nope!! I'm not that talented!

livenletlive · 12-17-2005, 08:53 PM

Thanks for sharing that Music. Happy holiday's.

**CarolD** · 12-18-2005, 12:47 AM

Very clever

Thanks!

collinsmi · 12-18-2005, 06:42 AM

That was great, Music!!!!!

**Peter** · 12-18-2005, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Music

Nope!! I'm not that talented!

Matters not, I still like it.

12-17-2005, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Music Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 2,529	T'was the night of the meeting Tâ€™was the night before Christmas, we were all in the club, enjoying a meeting, instead of the pub. The ashtrays were clean, and the coffee was made, the Big Books were out and we all had prayed. When out in the lot, there arose such a clatter, we all jumped up to see what was the matter. The Chair with his Big Book, and I with my smokes, headed outside to find these two blokes. They came on inside and sat at the table; and said that they'd chair, as soon as they're able. To start with, they said, "It's more than not drinking; it's doing your best to fix your thinking." "Think, Think, Think!" and the slogans we used, help keep the newcomer from getting confused. Step 1 is a start, they said we should know, but after Step 2, we'll be all aglow. We make a decision when we got to step 3; step 4 was real tough, we all could agree. Step 5 is the one where we let it all out, and after Steps 6 and 7, we're left with no doubt. When we got to Step 8, we made our list; and then with Step 9, we have to persist. After Step 9, the promises ring true; we didn't just make that up, right out of the blue. After that, it's on with the rest; the things we must do, to be our best. They put on their coats and got ready to leave; a pretty good end, for this Christmas Eve. As to their names, we only could guess; it must have been Bill W. - and Dr. Bob S. The two men hopped into a '35 Ford, and as they pulled out, one of them roared: "We leave this message, for our sisters and brothers: trust God, clean house, and be of service to others. And for all of you people, we just want to say: have a nice holiday, but don't drink today!" __________________

12-17-2005, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	I liked it too! Hmmmmmmm... :scratchch DK __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

12-17-2005, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
NoMoBeer Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 872	Very cool -- happy holidays, Music! Ken __________________ "Run with endurance the race God has set out before you..." -- Hebrews 12

12-17-2005, 08:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
livenletlive Getting Restored To Sanity Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 180	Thanks for sharing that Music. Happy holiday's. __________________ Is living sober the way to go?

12-18-2005, 12:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Very clever Thanks! __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-17-2005, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 814	I like that Music... Love ya, Jen

12-17-2005, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 5,867	Is that conference approved Music? Love it! Thanks for that.

12-17-2005, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rowan Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,138	That was terrific! thanks! Row

12-17-2005, 07:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Peter Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Leaving Sparta Posts: 2,931	Did you compose it Music?

12-18-2005, 06:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
collinsmi Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 889	That was great, Music!!!!! __________________ "I was violating my standards faster than I could lower them!"

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