Weekender Thread 22-26 February 2018
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,198
Oh, just remembered, I hope that wasn't insensitive. It wasn't meant to be - it is rare for me to get shotgun.
Thank you Dee, a thoughtful OP as ever.
Once you have enough money to keep a roof over your head, food in the fridge and clothes on your back, other things become more important than chasing a dollar but even doing that is better than chasing a drink or drug high.
RIP Billy Graham.
I am headed out of London on the Paris train, hence the early hour.
Thank you Dee, a thoughtful OP as ever.
Once you have enough money to keep a roof over your head, food in the fridge and clothes on your back, other things become more important than chasing a dollar but even doing that is better than chasing a drink or drug high.
RIP Billy Graham.
I am headed out of London on the Paris train, hence the early hour.
Hears The Voice
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Unshackled
Posts: 7,901
I wish my early hour had something to do with Paris. It was too hot in the bedroom over night, and I don't sleep well when it's too warm. I also have a lot of work stuff on my mind. I only slept about 4 hours. It's gonna be a hard day.
That's OK, I can do hard things.
Keep it sober, y'all!
That's OK, I can do hard things.
Keep it sober, y'all!
Giving up is NOT an option.
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 7,808
I'm in. Tough time for me lately, lots of family and work stress. Drinking does not cross my mind, and for that I am thankful. If I had to face all this while drinking, the outcome would not be good. I can get through all this, nothing is permanent.
If you are struggling this weekend, reach out. There are lots of people here to help.
If you are struggling this weekend, reach out. There are lots of people here to help.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 25,373
RIP Billy Graham. What a life he led.
There is snow on the ground. We don't get all that much snow. It's pretty. Sort of, not really enough to cover and it's prettiest when I can watch it falling.
The eagle chicks are flappity flapping, soon to be making their own way in the world. I've been trying to do that myself for a while! The poignancy isn't lost on me.
This is "Come to Jesus," I like it a lot in my older years. It reminds me of sitting in the pews in church as a kid. The last verse used to make me tear up every time.
There is snow on the ground. We don't get all that much snow. It's pretty. Sort of, not really enough to cover and it's prettiest when I can watch it falling.
The eagle chicks are flappity flapping, soon to be making their own way in the world. I've been trying to do that myself for a while! The poignancy isn't lost on me.
This is "Come to Jesus," I like it a lot in my older years. It reminds me of sitting in the pews in church as a kid. The last verse used to make me tear up every time.
Giving up is NOT an option.
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 7,808
Originally Posted by DesertDawg 
Absurdly simple, but so much meaning.
Thank you, MLD.
Thank you, MLD.
It's my mantra when things get rough.
I may not be able to make certain things go away, because they are out of my control, but I can try to remember that almost without exception, nothing is bad forever. And if something truly is bad forever (very rare), I can choose how to deal with that.
Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 1,065
Happy Almost Weekend!
Billy Graham - my father loved him, other people in my family have very different opinions, he did a lot of good work.
Good weekend to get my outdoor things in order, we have the inspection on the new house and hopefully will hear all good on financing, I am not worried, our mortgage agent is not worried, but the bank we prefer to deal with, because of their super low rates is pretty slow at getting back approvals.
We are firming our deal and then going back in for a change/amendment to get an earlier closing. Which gives me just over a month - eeek!
Hope everyone has a beautiful, sober weekend!
Billy Graham - my father loved him, other people in my family have very different opinions, he did a lot of good work.
Good weekend to get my outdoor things in order, we have the inspection on the new house and hopefully will hear all good on financing, I am not worried, our mortgage agent is not worried, but the bank we prefer to deal with, because of their super low rates is pretty slow at getting back approvals.
We are firming our deal and then going back in for a change/amendment to get an earlier closing. Which gives me just over a month - eeek!
Hope everyone has a beautiful, sober weekend!
Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 1,065
Originally Posted by Gilmer
I hope everything falls into place smoothly, MLH.
I am being impatient as always LOL It's a major change in our mortgage, we had almost nothing left on our old mortgage, so increasing it by a half million, prices are inflated in our area due to the fact, the closest urban centre had their lending restrictions tightened and their properties are way over valued, so the broker assured me, it isn't our affordability or credit, we can more than carry this loan, it is the loan to value. So good thoughts they see what we do!
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,198
Originally Posted by Nonsensical
Me: Alexa, play True Colors
Alexa: Sure, playing Tupac on shuffle
Alexa: Sure, playing Tupac on shuffle
Waiter "Tea, what type?"
Me "non a LATTE!"
Waiter "oh OK"
Me "How did you know I was English...oh never mind."
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: German Village, Columbus with my love ♥
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Originally Posted by Nonsensical
I wish my early hour had something to do with Paris. It was too hot in the bedroom over night, and I don't sleep well when it's too warm. I also have a lot of work stuff on my mind. I only slept about 4 hours. It's gonna be a hard day.
That's OK, I can do hard things.
Keep it sober, y'all!
That's OK, I can do hard things.
Keep it sober, y'all!
♥
Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: German Village, Columbus with my love ♥
Posts: 88,474
Originally Posted by MLD51
I'm in. Tough time for me lately, lots of family and work stress. Drinking does not cross my mind, and for that I am thankful. If I had to face all this while drinking, the outcome would not be good. I can get through all this, nothing is permanent.
If you are struggling this weekend, reach out. There are lots of people here to help.
If you are struggling this weekend, reach out. There are lots of people here to help.
♥♥♥♥
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