Brilliant post, MesaMan, as always. You write such great and common sense regarding your 'Big Quit Decision' that gave you the step to climb out of your Alcoholic Abyss, and into your sobriety.
Huge congratulations on Six Years! You have a MesaDeer, it's beautiful, just like that backdrop view! I'm glad you've recovered from shingles, in readiness for the next decade of sobriety
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