Recover or Complain?

Old 10-04-2005, 08:56 AM
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Old 10-04-2005, 09:32 AM
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I'm here becasue it's a forum w/out real structure, or rules of engagement, or strick protocols for interacting. It's how real people interact... really. It's facinating. For instance...

Has anyone else noticed minnie and equis start and off topic intereaction with each other on a great percentage of threads? Sheesh you two-- get a room!

LOL.. sorry FOB, couldn't resist the temptation...

minni and equis.. just kidding
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Old 10-04-2005, 09:38 AM
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Old 10-04-2005, 09:43 AM
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Old 10-04-2005, 10:23 AM
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LOL!! You guys are a hoot! Hope you don't mind me goofing on you...
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Old 10-04-2005, 10:44 AM
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LOL!! You guys are a hoot! Hope you don't mind me goofing on you...
Us Brits do seem to have the ability to be 'off the wall' at times. 'Some' more than others

Why am I here at SR?......... because I wanted to share; sharing a load makes it easier to carry.
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I came.... as a mass of confusion....returned..... to find compassion and understanding...stayed.....because I need the newbies to stay in my recovery..and hopefully through all that I have seen and been through can offer support to those still in pain and despair.....I respect the rights of everyone that posts here and am grateful that I have a place to call "Recovery"...just my reasons for being here....
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Old 10-04-2005, 12:27 PM
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I came to get some answers and offer my story, listen to friends and TRY to keep my mouth, (fingers) shut if I know NOT what I speak of. I'd like to think that some times I offer acceptable advice, and comic relief from time to time... This subject is so serious, some times you need to take a step back
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Old 10-04-2005, 12:33 PM
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Old 10-04-2005, 12:36 PM
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Complaining is certainly easier, and allows for dodging responsibility.
 
Old 10-04-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug
Complaining is certainly easier, and allows for dodging responsibility.
Yup...brilliantly said.
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Old 10-04-2005, 02:53 PM
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FoB - was this thread a complaint?
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Old 10-04-2005, 05:40 PM
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defrag my mind... lol .. there are times I'm glad no one can usb port into my mind and browse my files... some seem to have a virus.


Dan .. you stated the syndrome I see brilliantly ... there are so many families that cannot seem to heal together.. And I think in large it's because there is a delay in the denial mechanism that cannot be accelerated until the most symptomatic component (the addict) is removed from the mechanism.

Does that make sense? sort of like having to remove the carbureotor and either devise an alternate fuel delivery mechanism or replace the carbureater completely before you can discover the fuel pump was faulty as well.

Oh jeepers .. this sounds so male oriented.. I need a cookie recipe analogy.
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Old 10-04-2005, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Gooch

Does that make sense? sort of like having to remove the carbureotor and either devise an alternate fuel delivery mechanism or replace the carbureater completely before you can discover the fuel pump was faulty as well.

Oh jeepers .. this sounds so male oriented.. I need a cookie recipe analogy.

yep, gooch, it was making sense for me right up to the carbueotor. carburtoator..carbyouuateher. whatever.
but thanks. your bit in this thread was a lightbulb moment for me! as a codie i really needed to remove the faulty component (the alcoholic) to see if the rest of my engine was working properly. cause the alcoholic most definitely did not want me to see how it really was (a slow, dreadful leak)- and although it is a slow road to self actualization, it is definitely worth it for me. I pray that he finds his way, but I must continue on my own path with my sanity and serenity intact. this may be the reason i come to this site, to find the wisdom and to share my experiences as well.
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Old 10-04-2005, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Gooch
Oh jeepers .. this sounds so male oriented.. I need a cookie recipe analogy.
Kind of like seperating the whites from the eggs, beating the whites into stiff peaks and then re-incorporating them into the dough mixture.
Are you happy now Gooch?
That cookie baking thing really wrecks my stiletto wearin' Tart image.
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Old 10-05-2005, 12:33 AM
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Gabe, the two aren't mutually exclusive and don't let anyone try and tell you otherwise.
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Old 10-05-2005, 04:12 AM
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Now, if you throw a greasy carburator in the egg whites by mistake, does the five second rule apply?
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Old 10-05-2005, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DangerousDan
Now, if you throw a greasy carburator in the egg whites by mistake, does the five second rule apply?
Dan - can I add that quote to my sig?? I love it!
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Old 10-05-2005, 04:24 AM
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It surely is not on me to prevent you from embarrassing yourself, equus.
All yours
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Old 10-05-2005, 04:31 AM
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Oh no... I was going to give credit where credit was due - you know me and referencing...... but it is a sparkler!!
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