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doorknob · 11-10-2008, 08:47 PM

So, I walked down the stairs and at the bottom is a room with sofas and chairs and an espresso bar (WA state for ya

) that also serves burgers, fries, omlets, not sure what else.. and a POOL ROOM next to that!

doorknob · 11-10-2008, 09:10 PM

The club is in an old school and the large meeting room is the cafeteria/auditiorium. I just went in, found a seat, and sat quietly, kinda lookin' around. There were only a half dozen or so people there when I sat down, but by the time the meeting started, there were probably 30-40 people and they had to pull out extra chairs. One fellow seemed to pretty quickly recognize that I was a new face and asked to sit down next to me. I got to talk to him for a few minutes before the meeting started. Nice guy, I stayed and talked to him for a while in the parking lot before heading back to my moms. The meeting topic was ABC's but I wasn't clear what it stood for... and I was pleasantly suprised that the meeting did not end with the Lords Prayer, but something else that was unfamiliar to me. I was given a schedule with names and numbers before I left, which had some meetings that were not listed on the website, including... an Atheist & Agnostic meeting on Sunday morning!

Ago · 11-10-2008, 09:13 PM

I am so stoked

I got goosebumps

/grinning

desertdonna · 11-10-2008, 09:24 PM

Me, too, on the goosebumps! How awesome is that, Paul?

Donna

doorknob · 11-10-2008, 09:36 PM

Pretty awesome, and well worth the drive to Spokane. Also, this group (Noon Non-Smoking) meets Monday thru Friday.

Ago · 11-10-2008, 09:40 PM

nooners at the local alano clubs are usually pretty good, alano clubs usually have some good eats for cheap too, listen for people who "have what you want" and ask them about other meetings as well, letting them know what you'd like.

For me it was "Hi I'm new in town, is there a stewardess meeting around?" /holds up toothbrush and grins like Joey from friends

teasing, but you know what i mean

ananda · 11-10-2008, 11:26 PM

EEEKS.....I missed the celebration!!!!

I am so happy for you DK!!!!!

***Freedom1990*** · 11-11-2008, 08:23 AM

Just checking in on you this morning, and keeping you in my prayers!

doorknob · 11-11-2008, 08:39 AM

Thanks, Freedom. Actually, I woke up very early this morning with strong anxiety. I layed in bed for quite some time and couldn't get back to sleep. I finally got up about 6 and made coffee. I've been trying to get some stuff done around the house... OCD makes it really hard. I'd like to go to that meeting again, but it's my gf's day off, and that might cause some major conflict. She's off the next couple of days unless she gets called in, which happens often. I have my meeting with DSHS for general assistance on Wednesday, which I'm really nervous about...

Ago · 11-11-2008, 09:31 AM

top O' the Mairnin kid

can you hitch hike to Spokane?

for me my first six months I drove illegally to meetings, I was like if I get pulled over I'll just twelve step fools in jail, I need to go to meetings or I'm onna die.

I'm not condoning it, but illustrating the "any lengths" part of this gig.

can you hitch hike there and have her come pick you up later?

a lot of times once you get to meetings you can get a ride home by "putting it out there" those of us with some time will often "go to any lengths" to help newcomers as well since it keeps us sober

Quote:

I woke up very early this morning with strong anxiety and made coffee.

off topic, just FYI, this statement alone screams "I am a real alcoholic"

you qualify brother, you qualify

I knew I loved you for a good reason, I'm dyin here

doorknob · 11-11-2008, 09:36 AM

Transpo's not the issue.. I have my own ride. It's a hoopdi, but has a bomb sound system.

***Freedom1990*** · 11-11-2008, 09:48 AM

My last hoopdi was my 'clown car'. I had the door handles on both driver's sides break off. Then the inside handles broke off, so I could never lock it, and had to get in the back seat and climb over into the driver's seat.

I'll never forget one day I went to Walmart in Wichita, and when I came back out, of course it dawned on me that it might seem a little strange to onlookers if a woman climbs into the back seat of a car and then over to the front seat!

That poor old thing finally went belly-up 120 miles from home when the valves went out. It was a big old Mercury Marquis!

Ago · 11-11-2008, 09:57 AM

the issue is the GF?

Quote:

It's a hoopdi, but has a bomb sound system

your beginning to scare me man, as far as I am concerned a car is a rolling box with wheels to transport me n my sound system from point A to point B

my car right now has 15 speakers...wait 13, I had to take the two cabinet speakers out to move

desertdonna · 11-11-2008, 09:58 AM

Speaking of coffee - I've always had a laugh with the whole coffee thing and anxiety, especially at AA. People talk about their minds racing and how anxious they are....while sucking down cups of coffee. I've even asked a couple of people about this and they have this kind of "Huh?" reaction.

I guess it's like if someone had ADHD and is given a stimulant, it helps their focus. Don't know. I only drink a little if I'm really dragging, otherwise I'd be

Good wishes, Paul, on getting back to Spokane and hooking up.

Donna

doorknob · 11-11-2008, 10:03 AM

I've got a '91 Subi wagon. It needs some brake work (warped rotor, sticking calipers), and of course it has oil leaks (they all do), but it starts and runs fine. I gassed it up good yesterday to ensure a few more trips.

doorknob · 11-11-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ago

the issue is the GF?

Bingo!

Quote:

your beginning to scare me man, as far as I am concerned a car is a rolling box with wheels to transport me n my sound system from point A to point B

my car right now has 15 speakers...wait 13, I had to take the two cabinet speakers out to move

Mine's not that extensive, but it hits hard enough to knock the fillings out of your teeth. I've got dual subs, but have one unhooked because my old ears can't handle it anymore, lol.

Ago · 11-11-2008, 10:28 AM

I had to put my sobriety in front of my girlfriend because every. single. time. I didn't, it back fired.

Sobriety makes me a better boyfriend, every time I "took care of her" instead of "taking care of me" something went wrong, and it was usually me.

that's just me ma brother from yet another mutha then freedom

ananda · 11-11-2008, 02:58 PM

hi DK.....glad to hear you sound excited about being sober! It's catching too...you make me feel happy too

desertdonna · 11-11-2008, 10:34 PM

Just wanted to wish you well for your meeting tomorrow. I hope it goes off without a hitch.

Please give us an update.

Hugs,

Donna

paulmh · 11-12-2008, 03:27 PM

I'm pleased for you Paul!

Ago · 11-12-2008, 08:03 PM

good talking to you on the phone today

how was your meeting?

Zencat · 11-12-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doorknob

including... an Atheist & Agnostic meeting on Sunday morning!

Excellent

doorknob · 11-13-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ago

good talking to you on the phone today

how was your meeting?

Both meetings went well.

Sure felt like a long day...

Day 14.

Pam08 · 11-13-2008, 07:38 AM

KEEP up the GOOD WORK, pulling for you..14 days, that is something in itself, I know how hard it is...day 10 forme, right behind you!!.

doorknob · 11-13-2008, 10:46 AM

Thanks, Pam. You rock, too!

11-10-2008, 08:47 PM	#51 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	So, I walked down the stairs and at the bottom is a room with sofas and chairs and an espresso bar (WA state for ya ) that also serves burgers, fries, omlets, not sure what else.. and a POOL ROOM next to that! __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

11-10-2008, 09:10 PM	#52 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	The club is in an old school and the large meeting room is the cafeteria/auditiorium. I just went in, found a seat, and sat quietly, kinda lookin' around. There were only a half dozen or so people there when I sat down, but by the time the meeting started, there were probably 30-40 people and they had to pull out extra chairs. One fellow seemed to pretty quickly recognize that I was a new face and asked to sit down next to me. I got to talk to him for a few minutes before the meeting started. Nice guy, I stayed and talked to him for a while in the parking lot before heading back to my moms. The meeting topic was ABC's but I wasn't clear what it stood for... and I was pleasantly suprised that the meeting did not end with the Lords Prayer, but something else that was unfamiliar to me. I was given a schedule with names and numbers before I left, which had some meetings that were not listed on the website, including... an Atheist & Agnostic meeting on Sunday morning! __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

11-10-2008, 09:36 PM	#55 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	Pretty awesome, and well worth the drive to Spokane. Also, this group (Noon Non-Smoking) meets Monday thru Friday. __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

11-11-2008, 08:23 AM	#58 (permalink)
*Freedom1990* Wesley Employee Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 9,340	Just checking in on you this morning, and keeping you in my prayers! __________________ DeVon & the Zoo Crew ‎Worry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. ~Arthur Somers Roche

11-11-2008, 08:39 AM	#59 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	Thanks, Freedom. Actually, I woke up very early this morning with strong anxiety. I layed in bed for quite some time and couldn't get back to sleep. I finally got up about 6 and made coffee. I've been trying to get some stuff done around the house... OCD makes it really hard. I'd like to go to that meeting again, but it's my gf's day off, and that might cause some major conflict. She's off the next couple of days unless she gets called in, which happens often. I have my meeting with DSHS for general assistance on Wednesday, which I'm really nervous about... __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

11-10-2008, 09:13 PM	#53 (permalink)
Ago Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Swish Alps, SF CA Posts: 2,173 Blog Entries: 3	I am so stoked I got goosebumps /grinning

11-10-2008, 09:24 PM	#54 (permalink)
desertdonna Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glitzville Posts: 335	Me, too, on the goosebumps! How awesome is that, Paul? Donna

11-10-2008, 09:40 PM	#56 (permalink)
Ago Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Swish Alps, SF CA Posts: 2,173 Blog Entries: 3	nooners at the local alano clubs are usually pretty good, alano clubs usually have some good eats for cheap too, listen for people who "have what you want" and ask them about other meetings as well, letting them know what you'd like. For me it was "Hi I'm new in town, is there a stewardess meeting around?" /holds up toothbrush and grins like Joey from friends teasing, but you know what i mean

11-10-2008, 11:26 PM	#57 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	EEEKS.....I missed the celebration!!!! I am so happy for you DK!!!!!

11-11-2008, 09:36 AM	#61 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	Transpo's not the issue.. I have my own ride. It's a hoopdi, but has a bomb sound system. __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

11-11-2008, 09:48 AM	#62 (permalink)
*Freedom1990* Wesley Employee Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 9,340	My last hoopdi was my 'clown car'. I had the door handles on both driver's sides break off. Then the inside handles broke off, so I could never lock it, and had to get in the back seat and climb over into the driver's seat. I'll never forget one day I went to Walmart in Wichita, and when I came back out, of course it dawned on me that it might seem a little strange to onlookers if a woman climbs into the back seat of a car and then over to the front seat! That poor old thing finally went belly-up 120 miles from home when the valves went out. It was a big old Mercury Marquis! __________________ DeVon & the Zoo Crew ‎Worry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. ~Arthur Somers Roche

11-11-2008, 09:58 AM	#64 (permalink)
desertdonna Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glitzville Posts: 335	Speaking of coffee - I've always had a laugh with the whole coffee thing and anxiety, especially at AA. People talk about their minds racing and how anxious they are....while sucking down cups of coffee. I've even asked a couple of people about this and they have this kind of "Huh?" reaction. I guess it's like if someone had ADHD and is given a stimulant, it helps their focus. Don't know. I only drink a little if I'm really dragging, otherwise I'd be Good wishes, Paul, on getting back to Spokane and hooking up. Donna

11-11-2008, 10:03 AM	#65 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	I've got a '91 Subi wagon. It needs some brake work (warped rotor, sticking calipers), and of course it has oil leaks (they all do), but it starts and runs fine. I gassed it up good yesterday to ensure a few more trips. __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

11-11-2008, 10:28 AM	#67 (permalink)
Ago Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Swish Alps, SF CA Posts: 2,173 Blog Entries: 3	I had to put my sobriety in front of my girlfriend because every. single. time. I didn't, it back fired. Sobriety makes me a better boyfriend, every time I "took care of her" instead of "taking care of me" something went wrong, and it was usually me. that's just me ma brother from yet another mutha then freedom

11-11-2008, 02:58 PM	#68 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	hi DK.....glad to hear you sound excited about being sober! It's catching too...you make me feel happy too

11-11-2008, 10:34 PM	#69 (permalink)
desertdonna Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glitzville Posts: 335	Just wanted to wish you well for your meeting tomorrow. I hope it goes off without a hitch. Please give us an update. Hugs, Donna __________________ Peace doesn't require two people; it requires only one. It has to be you. The problem begins and ends there. Byron Katie

11-12-2008, 03:27 PM	#70 (permalink)
paulmh Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,373	I'm pleased for you Paul! __________________ It all works. It IS simple Miss C Give up hope of a better past.

11-12-2008, 08:03 PM	#71 (permalink)
Ago Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Swish Alps, SF CA Posts: 2,173 Blog Entries: 3	good talking to you on the phone today how was your meeting?

11-13-2008, 07:38 AM	#74 (permalink)
Pam08 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 469	KEEP up the GOOD WORK, pulling for you..14 days, that is something in itself, I know how hard it is...day 10 forme, right behind you!!.

11-13-2008, 10:46 AM	#75 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	Thanks, Pam. You rock, too! __________________ Get in where you fit in. - Too $hort

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