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Rarly Harley · 11-25-2007, 09:31 AM

I opened my eyes this morning as a 55 year old. Didn't have a headache, rolling guts, or inflamed sphincter. There were no bars on my windows, or bracelets on my wrists. I was able to drink a coffee, then eat a good breakfast, then was able to brush my teeth. The phone rang a few times this morning to wish me a happy birthday. My step daughters called and want to come over and cook me supper. My son called also, even though he was out on a drunk last night. It is my home group tonight and I am chairing. We are celebrating a newcomer's one year AA anniversary and my sponsor is speaking. My son says he is coming to the meeting cause he is tired of being a drunk. The sun is shining brightly, even though it is only 40 degrees f. There is a slight skiff of snow on the ground and when my wife gets home from church, we are taking our little dog out to Hiawatha Park to hike the cross-country ski trails. All is well in my corner of God's world. I finally surrendered to the inevitable and will lay up "Annie" in the garage when I get back from our hike.
AA has led me from a life of pitifull, incomprehensible demoralization, to a life of wonder and gratitude. I humbly thank each and every one of you for helping me on my Journey. Thank God for AA....

Hurricane · 11-25-2007, 10:21 AM

Happy Birthday Old Man:mock

TonyB · 11-25-2007, 11:06 AM

Happy Birthday!!
BTW: You are old....

Ain't sobriety grand!!??
TB

toad · 11-25-2007, 12:38 PM

Happy Belly-button Birthday Rarly,

You are young and blessed indeed. AA is truly a God inspired fellowship. I owe my life the program, and to those who kept the doors open while I was still out there. We must also keep the doors open and follow the 12 Traditions to ensure that it will be there for our great-great-grandchildren, if they need it.

I also will attend a meeting this evening to celebrate a friends 4th year.

P.S....... Whats is an "inflamed sphincter?" Have anything to do with good Tex-Mex food?

BillJ · 11-25-2007, 12:54 PM

Boy, I'm so glad I'm not one o' those wore-out, over-the-hill, grey-bearded, butt-draggin' ol' farts!

Oh, wait... I am one o' them! Dang! :andy:

Happy birthday, greybeard!

chris k · 11-25-2007, 01:23 PM

Happy Birthday Rarly!!!

Jazzed_N_AZ · 11-25-2007, 03:39 PM

swmnkdinthervr · 11-25-2007, 04:02 PM

Happy Birthday man...it's nice to know for a change I ain't the only old fart around...

might be the best lookin' though

best · 11-25-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJ

Boy, I'm so glad I'm not one o' those wore-out, over-the-hill, grey-bearded, butt-draggin' ol' farts!

Oh, wait... I am one o' them! Dang! :andy:

I guess I am the kid on the block?
I won't hit 52 for another 2 weeks yet *LOL*

Happy Birthday my northern friend.
3 years more experience then me but your bones seem to be holding together better then mine. Must be that Canadian air?

Happy Sober 55th you ole road dog.

best · 11-25-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by swmnkdinthervr

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might be the best lookin' though

I am sure that Kym would be the best looking and maybe the youngest as well (either that or she holds her age well)

Have a look about. I am sure there are pictures on one of the threads *LOL*

Jazzed_N_AZ · 11-26-2007, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by best

I am sure that Kym would be the best looking and maybe the youngest as well (either that or she holds her age well)

Have a look about. I am sure there are pictures on one of the threads *LOL*

I wont ask a woman her age or weight but yeah, Kym's the cutest.

Oh, hiya Kym!!

recoveringnky · 11-26-2007, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazzed_N_MD

I wont ask a woman her age or weight but yeah, Kym's the cutest.

Oh, hiya Kym!!

You guys are too funny!

I was born 8/26/1965. That makes me 42! I'm told I don't look 42 which is good since my hubbie is 33!!!! :Wgla

As for my weight....that I keep to myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big hugs,
Kym

Rarly Harley · 11-26-2007, 08:08 AM

Kym: You get my vote for being the cutest. I don't meet too many people that have the radiance that you do. My wife Bonnie has that radiance and I consider myself to be a lucky man. Your hubbie is a lucky man too, in my humble estimation....

recoveringnky · 11-26-2007, 09:55 AM

Thanks Rar and Happy Belly-Button Birthday my friend!

harleyrunt · 11-26-2007, 04:22 PM

Happy Birthday Rarly

A sober birthday to boot

The_Hammer · 11-26-2007, 04:26 PM

Happy birthday kindred spirit, brother...,friend.

Dang, here I thought I was the cutest...doh...I ferget the pic ya snapped o me at RFL 07..can't claim cute off'n that! OK Kym, you win.

11-25-2007, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 708	Thank God For AA... I opened my eyes this morning as a 55 year old. Didn't have a headache, rolling guts, or inflamed sphincter. There were no bars on my windows, or bracelets on my wrists. I was able to drink a coffee, then eat a good breakfast, then was able to brush my teeth. The phone rang a few times this morning to wish me a happy birthday. My step daughters called and want to come over and cook me supper. My son called also, even though he was out on a drunk last night. It is my home group tonight and I am chairing. We are celebrating a newcomer's one year AA anniversary and my sponsor is speaking. My son says he is coming to the meeting cause he is tired of being a drunk. The sun is shining brightly, even though it is only 40 degrees f. There is a slight skiff of snow on the ground and when my wife gets home from church, we are taking our little dog out to Hiawatha Park to hike the cross-country ski trails. All is well in my corner of God's world. I finally surrendered to the inevitable and will lay up "Annie" in the garage when I get back from our hike. AA has led me from a life of pitifull, incomprehensible demoralization, to a life of wonder and gratitude. I humbly thank each and every one of you for helping me on my Journey. Thank God for AA.... __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

11-25-2007, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
TonyB Requires Adult Supervision Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sons Of God MC - Maine Chapter Posts: 442	Happy Birthday!! BTW: You are old.... Ain't sobriety grand!!?? TB __________________ Live Free. Ride Free

11-25-2007, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,439	Happy Belly-button Birthday Rarly, You are young and blessed indeed. AA is truly a God inspired fellowship. I owe my life the program, and to those who kept the doors open while I was still out there. We must also keep the doors open and follow the 12 Traditions to ensure that it will be there for our great-great-grandchildren, if they need it. I also will attend a meeting this evening to celebrate a friends 4th year. P.S....... Whats is an "inflamed sphincter?" Have anything to do with good Tex-Mex food? __________________ "Tet Vet" Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Patriot Guard Riders 2007 Road King Classic 96 C.I. Six-speed Vivid black "God is doing for me what I could not do for myself"

11-25-2007, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,240	Boy, I'm so glad *I'm* not one o' those wore-out, over-the-hill, grey-bearded, butt-draggin' ol' farts! Oh, wait... I am one o' them! *Dang!* :andy: Happy birthday, greybeard! __________________ Bill J. from Austin Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

11-25-2007, 01:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
chris k Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mesquite TX Posts: 244	Happy Birthday Rarly!!! __________________ 2007 Deep Cobalt Pearl FLHTCU

11-25-2007, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 306	Happy Birthday Old Man:mock

11-25-2007, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jazzed_N_AZ Biker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the West Valley, AZ. Posts: 486

11-25-2007, 04:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
swmnkdinthervr Take it easy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Springfield, Va Posts: 105	Happy Birthday man...it's nice to know for a change I ain't the only old fart around... might be the best lookin' though

11-26-2007, 08:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 708	Kym: You get my vote for being the cutest. I don't meet too many people that have the radiance that you do. My wife Bonnie has that radiance and I consider myself to be a lucky man. Your hubbie is a lucky man too, in my humble estimation.... __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

11-26-2007, 09:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 677	Thanks Rar and Happy Belly-Button Birthday my friend! __________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

11-26-2007, 04:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
harleyrunt Harley Rider and Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hughesville, PA, Posts: 87	Happy Birthday Rarly A sober birthday to boot

11-26-2007, 04:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
The_Hammer Guest Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 810	Happy birthday kindred spirit, brother...,friend. Dang, here I thought I was the cutest...doh...I ferget the pic ya snapped o me at RFL 07..can't claim cute off'n that! OK Kym, you win.

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