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Originally Posted by Jsbodhi 
I always found watches to be a really cool hobby!
Got any pics of your faves!?
Got any pics of your faves!?
Guess I can only upload one pic so this is the old one.
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This is the newer one, from 2006 (looked up when I bought it.) About the only difference is internal mechanism with more modern battery and the removal of the words "electric" and "pat. pending" from the face.
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Morning all. Feeling meh lately. I know a lot of it is hormones. I moved away from the city...to a beach community. Much more laid back down here but not a lot going on and there really are no jobs. I could commute to Boston...but that would be an hour ride to the train and at least 45-50 minutes on the commuter rail into Boston. Doesn't make sense. Then I think...do I want to go back to the Boston area anyway? Maybe a move someplace new would be fun...not right away...but down the line. Where to though? Lived in NYC right after college ....too much for me! Lived in the Midwest for grad school and I really missed being on the coast. Don't like anything TOO hot. Seattle and Portland are too rainy for me. The Carolinas are too hot. I'm not really sure what I want or where I want to live. I just know this isn't it 
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Originally Posted by sleepie
Lol oh my... well let's see... Ok, but it isn't a happy story. At a market years ago I ran into a person that I struck up a conversation with as they had some tattoos by an artist I recognized. We became friends. They disclosed mental illness after we hung out a few times. Well, who am I to judge? So we hung out quite a bit. They were very impulsive and bought me some small gifts, and wanted to see me a lot. They were a bit out there, seeing faces in the lights and such. And witnessing other supernatural beings. But like I said who was I to judge, and they seemed very sweet if a bit clingy.
But soon they were calling me all the time, even at work, and I couldn't get a moment. Then they really started to lose it... talking to things that were inanimate and such... and I ended up buying meds and some other things for them, and I wasn't even working regularly.
One day we were walking around together and they just straight up asked me for drugs (that I didn't have or do) and then mentioned they got them from various people in the neighborhood. My hair stood on end as I realized I'd gotten involved with an addict... I wondered about everything they'd ever told me about themselves. They got clingier and clingier until I just had to ask for a little space... they flipped out never to be heard from again.
Years later I saw them as a subject in the photo work of an acquaintance... got chills.
Not exciting but just an example of the folks I get tangled with.
And that's why I stay in...
But soon they were calling me all the time, even at work, and I couldn't get a moment. Then they really started to lose it... talking to things that were inanimate and such... and I ended up buying meds and some other things for them, and I wasn't even working regularly.
One day we were walking around together and they just straight up asked me for drugs (that I didn't have or do) and then mentioned they got them from various people in the neighborhood. My hair stood on end as I realized I'd gotten involved with an addict... I wondered about everything they'd ever told me about themselves. They got clingier and clingier until I just had to ask for a little space... they flipped out never to be heard from again.
Years later I saw them as a subject in the photo work of an acquaintance... got chills.
Not exciting but just an example of the folks I get tangled with.
And that's why I stay in...
I do the " who am I to judge" line of thinking as well, though I've become a lot more judgemental after learning a few lessons.
I have one that's kinda cool though.
So when I was 17 ( 33 now) I was riding the subway and a kinda strange man started talking to me ( surprise surprise) he seemed maybe autistic.
Anyway, we were chatting about the zoo ( I'm not a fan of zoos)
He asked me what my birthday was and my email ( like a 17 year old idiot I told him)
He wrote in down in a black notebook full of other names and birthdays.
The funny thing is every year after that on my birthday he has sent me a happy birthday email on my birthday- what is that?! 16 years?!
All he says is " happy birthday Jennifer, what's new?"
I reply and tell me whats new that year, he never replies back.
He sends an email for milestones too, in ex: " happy 10 000 days alive Jennifer, make it a good one!"
I guess its just his thing! It must be interesting for him to hear about all the things that have happened each year to all of us as the years go by.
People get married, divorced, have children, move, finish college etc.
Anyway, I've always enjoyed it! Siblings, friends, lovers etc will Accidentally forget my birthday, but he never does!
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Originally Posted by DrakeCKC
I can change the battery, that is about it. Except for the Hamiltons, they are tricky and as I said, the battery for the old one is hard to find.
And do you wear them or just collect them?
I love people's hobbies! Its special just to them and they have little methods and routines for their hobbies.
Any why watches?
I think stamp and coin collecting is cool too ( though I don't collect anything except postcards)
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Originally Posted by Bunny211
Morning all. Feeling meh lately. I know a lot of it is hormones. I moved away from the city...to a beach community. Much more laid back down here but not a lot going on and there really are no jobs. I could commute to Boston...but that would be an hour ride to the train and at least 45-50 minutes on the commuter rail into Boston. Doesn't make sense. Then I think...do I want to go back to the Boston area anyway? Maybe a move someplace new would be fun...not right away...but down the line. Where to though? Lived in NYC right after college ....too much for me! Lived in the Midwest for grad school and I really missed being on the coast. Don't like anything TOO hot. Seattle and Portland are too rainy for me. The Carolinas are too hot. I'm not really sure what I want or where I want to live. I just know this isn't it
Along with new orleans ( all of deep south actually) new Mexico, Seattle, big sur, all of Maine- well new England in general.
I'm crossing one off in June ( deep south)
Have you considered Northern California? That seems to fit a lot of your criteria!
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Originally Posted by Jsbodhi
How do you decide on a new watch to buy? Do you see one randomly, go looking for a certain one, Browse around online?
And do you wear them or just collect them?
I love people's hobbies! Its special just to them and they have little methods and routines for their hobbies.
Any why watches?
I think stamp and coin collecting is cool too ( though I don't collect anything except postcards)
And do you wear them or just collect them?
I love people's hobbies! Its special just to them and they have little methods and routines for their hobbies.
Any why watches?
I think stamp and coin collecting is cool too ( though I don't collect anything except postcards)
I just find them fascinating, decorative yet useful, unlike a ring or necklace. I have 6-7 that work and I wear off and on, and about that many around that do not work. I rarely throw one away when it stops, no matter how cheap it was.
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Hi all.. wow Clocks ticks tocks rings dings or makes music.. I have to see a clock it has to be working.. we have 4 big old wood clocks that chime.. ding and make music.. I have 3 face watches that are old Swiss that are my pride and joy.. when sick there is one that has to be with me.. it has a painted face of flowers and the hands are two tiny branches with a tiny leaf...
not feeling to well today Kids and beans my tummy on the upper left by the belly button is like it has a hard something and it hurts a bit.. if I walk around it helps ... have been careful on what Iam eating as the stress since Charlies death is a little much... looked this up.. and will need to have the Doc take some blood and do some tests.. sure why not. was never good at Tests when I was in High school ekekkeke.. hey thanks for the spot on the island and love and prayers forever ardy
not feeling to well today Kids and beans my tummy on the upper left by the belly button is like it has a hard something and it hurts a bit.. if I walk around it helps ... have been careful on what Iam eating as the stress since Charlies death is a little much... looked this up.. and will need to have the Doc take some blood and do some tests.. sure why not. was never good at Tests when I was in High school ekekkeke.. hey thanks for the spot on the island and love and prayers forever ardy
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Originally Posted by sleepie
Hi ardy 
jsbodhi wow that was daring of you to give that info to that guy!
That person I mentioned played my (former) soft spot like a fiddle. They came from money too and I was on unemployment. Oh well lesson learned.
jsbodhi wow that was daring of you to give that info to that guy!
That person I mentioned played my (former) soft spot like a fiddle. They came from money too and I was on unemployment. Oh well lesson learned.
Opportunistic predatory types know exactly what buttons to push on.
Xoxo
We learn as we go to recognize red flags- that is until the next one haha
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LOL SW Hi 
You know I don't think they were predatory.... just straight up nuts and also coming from where she did had zero concept of necessity... kinda saw money as a plaything. But they were looney. It was the addiction and drugs thing that scared me.
How are you feeling today Jsbodhi?
You know I don't think they were predatory.... just straight up nuts and also coming from where she did had zero concept of necessity... kinda saw money as a plaything. But they were looney. It was the addiction and drugs thing that scared me.
How are you feeling today Jsbodhi?
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Originally Posted by sleepie
LOL SW Hi
You know I don't think they were predatory.... just straight up nuts and also coming from where she did had zero concept of necessity... kinda saw money as a plaything. But they were looney. It was the addiction and drugs thing that scared me.
How are you feeling today Jsbodhi?
You know I don't think they were predatory.... just straight up nuts and also coming from where she did had zero concept of necessity... kinda saw money as a plaything. But they were looney. It was the addiction and drugs thing that scared me.
How are you feeling today Jsbodhi?
I'm feeling better! I actually went out for a drive, might try out a walk later, still feel lightheaded and queasy- but I'm thinking tomorrow I should be up and about- ready to wear myself down into sickness again!
I'm not really into sugar, but today I had an overwhelming sugar craving.
I ended up with a ton of 5 cent candies, doughnut, and I want more candies.
Normally I'm a salt addict.
How are you? Whatcha up to?
I hope you feel better too SW xo
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Hey, Misfits. Since were getting up there in post count I asked TPTB to close this one and started Part 2 here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html
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