Class of March 2016 part 43
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Originally Posted by Purplrks3647 
Hello everyone! So glad to see you all here....sipping on some Starbucks and about to get ready for the concert.....I've been up since 3am so it'll be caffeine day for me ~ I'm excited and nervous at the same time! Gotta keep my av in check.....I'm bringing you guys along with me! 
Let us know how it goes Purp! We are here for you! Xo
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samantha
[from cooksinfo[dot]com/salt-pig]
"Salt Pigs are a large version of a salt cellar. Their function, though, differs somewhat: they are meant for daily storage of salt in the kitchen, rather than fancy serving of it at the table...
The opening on the side provides quick access to the salt. The top and lipped opening keep dust and debris from settling in. Miraculously, bugs avoid the salt completely..."
Mine is pottery. At the moment I have coarse sea-salt crystals in it; it has a wooden spoon that holds half a teaspoonful.
That website has some pictures of 'em.
[from cooksinfo[dot]com/salt-pig]
"Salt Pigs are a large version of a salt cellar. Their function, though, differs somewhat: they are meant for daily storage of salt in the kitchen, rather than fancy serving of it at the table...
The opening on the side provides quick access to the salt. The top and lipped opening keep dust and debris from settling in. Miraculously, bugs avoid the salt completely..."
Mine is pottery. At the moment I have coarse sea-salt crystals in it; it has a wooden spoon that holds half a teaspoonful.
That website has some pictures of 'em.
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Originally Posted by LillianGish
Kiki - I've never regretted keeping my marriage solid, even when at heated times I felt otherwise. My children are worth it. Our economic stability was worth it. We agreed on more issues than we disagreed. And well...often he had a point (lol!) and I might have been wrong. You're not wrong on this though. Counseling on a major issue like drinking sounds like a GREAT idea! I totally get where you're coming from on that.
You're not wrong on this though. Counseling on a major issue like drinking sounds like a GREAT idea! I totally get where you're coming from on that.
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Originally Posted by beerbgone
I'm soooo proud of myself!
My neighbor just offered me 10 beers leftover from a 12 pack that he couldn't drink because of stomach troubles. He said he drank only two because they hurt his stomach so bad.
I turned him down!!!!!
Ain't I'm a good boy!!! LOL
My neighbor just offered me 10 beers leftover from a 12 pack that he couldn't drink because of stomach troubles. He said he drank only two because they hurt his stomach so bad.
I turned him down!!!!!
Ain't I'm a good boy!!! LOL
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Originally Posted by Caramel
I posted this in the March '17 thread but wanted to share with you kind folks also:
Just having one of those days of the blues where my energy and motivation seems to have spiralled down to a very low level.
I've experienced this before, I *know* it will pass; if I get one thing done from my To-Do list I'll count the day a success.
Possibly that may be just opening a window and airing the house! Or re-filling the salt-pig, always a major task
Hope everybody else is doing ok.
Just having one of those days of the blues where my energy and motivation seems to have spiralled down to a very low level.
I've experienced this before, I *know* it will pass; if I get one thing done from my To-Do list I'll count the day a success.
Possibly that may be just opening a window and airing the house! Or re-filling the salt-pig, always a major task
Hope everybody else is doing ok.
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Well....I'm gonna call it a night! I could have never gotten through this weekend without you guys, my AA friends, my sponsor and most importantly...GOD! Dee was right..."what doesn't kill us makes us stronger!"
Day 10 is complete!
Love u all!
Day 10 is complete!
Love u all!
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Pinch me!
Where do I start???? So I gave him the card, got a hug, (in the card I had mentioned how he inspired me to finally take drum lessons).....he went backstage, came back out and was mingling with the crowd (very small intimate outdoor venue) ~ my friend and I went over to him.....I got my picture taken with him! Then he asked "How are the lessons coming?" ~ Holy crap he had already opened and read the card?!?! I didn't know what to say, I think I mentioned that they're therapeutic or something.....I get tongue tied in these situations! The show was freaking awesome, AND I got one of his drumsticks!!! I keep thinking I'm gonna wake up tomorrow and find out that none of this happened......
(Pssst....Did I mention I stayed sober the whole time!? I may be groggy in the morning from all the coffee and excitement, but no hangover tomorrow for this weirdo!!!
(Pssst....Did I mention I stayed sober the whole time!? I may be groggy in the morning from all the coffee and excitement, but no hangover tomorrow for this weirdo!!!
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Originally Posted by KiKi0615
Update:
I talked to my husband before dinner tonight and we have decided to start marriage counseling. We have ALOT to work on! I'm going to make it my top priority to find a good therapist this week! I also wanted to report that I stayed sober through all that today. By grace of God! Love you guys so much. Thx for all your help today. :-)
I talked to my husband before dinner tonight and we have decided to start marriage counseling. We have ALOT to work on! I'm going to make it my top priority to find a good therapist this week! I also wanted to report that I stayed sober through all that today. By grace of God! Love you guys so much. Thx for all your help today. :-)
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Originally Posted by beerbgone
I'm soooo proud of myself!
My neighbor just offered me 10 beers leftover from a 12 pack that he couldn't drink because of stomach troubles. He said he drank only two because they hurt his stomach so bad.
I turned him down!!!!!
Ain't I'm a good boy!!! LOL
My neighbor just offered me 10 beers leftover from a 12 pack that he couldn't drink because of stomach troubles. He said he drank only two because they hurt his stomach so bad.
I turned him down!!!!!
Ain't I'm a good boy!!! LOL
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Super late check in. I'm good sober right now and feel I control of that. I'm working on the marijuana now. It's been 3 days without smoking and i feel great. My husband on the other hand insisted we buy more. I turned him down and he didn't care. So not only did he buy some he got 2xs the norm for me. I am aware of what is going on here. It's the same thing that helps with booze. He thinks I will be happy and not leave him. Something came to mind tonight when j was thinking about it. "The enabler" if you have read Steven king dark tower books you would get it. Anyways he kept pushing me to go smoke, it's just like drinking. Well needless to say I didn't smoke. I did go in the garage and worked out instead to pass time and ran 4 miles. Im in control of my drinking because I'm strong and this is no different 3 days will soon turn into 95 where I end the night. If you are struggling right now please find the strength to overcome it. I have learned that the pain is only temporary and you know the the saying. No pain no gain
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Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
So good Purp. Emotional intensity is always a trigger for booze- for me. You worked through it- got a reward with out drinking. It can be done.
Me too! "Emotional intensity" has always been a trigger for me too! I've never heard that term before but I love it.
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