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Old 08-27-2018, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dwtbd View Post
nothing for cheese money? tough room
Cheese Louise, some Wisconsin jokes are pure groaners.

Just arrived here Friday. Conference started today - a yawner so far. But then, I haven't given my talk yet.
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Old 08-27-2018, 01:55 PM
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Ok, so I'm talking to big sis now, as this little bro would not be so nonchalant about giving a talk, big wuss here
Good luck with it
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Old 08-27-2018, 02:38 PM
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dwtbd, don't be bleu.
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Old 08-27-2018, 05:53 PM
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I may get nervous about it tomorrow, but I actually don't have a big role to play. Co-presenter seems ready to do the bulk of the talking. And that's fine by me!

Just finished dinner with the local uncles. Stuffed as can be, which is how you're supposed to roll in Wisconsin.

Ugh
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Old 08-27-2018, 07:52 PM
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Me mad at you, what ya nuts?

Never going to happen.

Let us know how the talk goes.

I am joining you and your boss on Whole30 and then doing Whole Life Challenge on the 29th. Want to have a team?

Good luck!
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Old 08-28-2018, 01:22 AM
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I was listening to the first Static X album yesterday, which is called Wisconsin Death Trip.

Only connection I have with the state really is owning that album.
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Old 08-28-2018, 02:21 AM
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Oh I beg to differ. People in the States not familiar with the region are forever confusing Minnesota with Wisconsin. You have friends in Minnesota, no? Same thing.

How goes sobriety, my friend? Other health issues improved?
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Old 08-28-2018, 02:47 AM
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Oh I beg to differ. People in the States not familiar with the region are forever confusing Minnesota with Wisconsin. You have friends in Minnesota, no? Same thing.

How goes sobriety, my friend? Other health issues improved?
Indiana and Ohio.

Sobriety is still going strong, hope you are okay as well.
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Old 08-28-2018, 05:39 PM
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See what I mean? All of those Midwestern states are the same.

Talk went fine. I did about 3 minutes and did shake, kind of to my surprise, but it wasn't bad. The audience seemed to enjoy it - at least no one walked out. Which I've been known to do when it really stinks.

Had the big dinner this evening. In years past, it was steak and lobster. This year it was tapas-style at multiple locations. Didn't think much of it, but I've been eating too much anyhow so that works out. Noticed again this evening how adults are just big kids. There were lots of giveaway trinkets and tokens - people were actually crowded around the door from which said tchotchkes were emerging so they could be sure not to miss out. Goofy.

Back in my hotel room and I "should" work, but have somewhere around zero ambition to do so. Another early night for the O-ster.
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Old 08-28-2018, 06:32 PM
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Way to go sis, I feel the zero ambition thing , early to bed early to rise perhaps
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Old 08-29-2018, 05:15 AM
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Early enough, I suppose. I'm doing well, considering this hotel has hosted me drinking a fifth/day for days running during previous visits. It's boring, but good waking up sober without fear of smelling like a bar.
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Old 08-29-2018, 05:25 AM
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Good morning O
and good morning O's av, lol boring , good one , fifth/day running fun!
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Old 08-29-2018, 02:04 PM
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Isn’t it amazing how good boring can feel… I am so happy your talk went well, not surprised, but happy!
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Old 08-30-2018, 07:55 PM
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Home! I do not like the conferencing, but it's part of maintaining street cred so i do it. Words cannot express how good it feels to be home without the need to speak with a soul. I'm beat but will stay up late just to savor.
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Old 08-30-2018, 08:15 PM
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sniff...sniff smells like victory
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Old 08-31-2018, 04:35 AM
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Glad you survived....
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Old 08-31-2018, 07:46 AM
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Day 61 today.

Today was payday, the day I used to go out for a drink and then next thing I knew it'd be about a week later.

What did I do with my spare cash.

I hired a cleaner to come and clean my home and whilst she was busy at work, I went out and enjoyed the warm weather.

Got back home to a pristinely clean place, when with my old life, it would end up covered in empties.

Recovery. Isn't it brilliant!
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Old 08-31-2018, 04:27 PM
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Great post!

You go get um.
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Old 09-05-2018, 02:12 PM
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Been AWOL for a while now, but I am back.

I'm so happy to say that I didn't disappear because I relapsed, I was just super busy with work and holidays and getting my next trip organised.

This Friday I will have been sober for ten weeks!!! I haven't gone that long without alcohol in over ten years and I am glad to see the back of it. I have had quite a few tests but I passed them all with flying colours.

Glad to be back with y'all and with positive news
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Old 09-05-2018, 03:18 PM
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Awesome news, Sky! Glad you're back to share your success.
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