Class of January Pt 6
Resident
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 4,150
I made it through last night. A new restaurant opened up this week across the street. It is a pub type chain, Shoeless Joes. I passed oon both the beer and the dessert but I would have liked to have had both. I don't know why this dieting is not working as I haven't lost a pound since settling back from holidays.
Almost time for another fitness challenge.
You are back on track Richard and doing well. After you get 3 or 4 weeks under your belt the sailing will be smoother.
Almost time for another fitness challenge.
You are back on track Richard and doing well. After you get 3 or 4 weeks under your belt the sailing will be smoother.
Resident
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 4,150
I am the only turkey in Canada at my place this week.
Kury duty is ome and I wasn't chosen so I am good for another three years.
The highlight of the week was when some young Chinese woman tried to get out of it.
She says to the judge that she has a sore back and she can't sit for more than an hour and a half.
The judge says we take a lot of breaks so you are not excused.
Neither lawyer rejected her so she was chosen for a two week trial.
Both of the lawyers were probably thinking if she is telling the truth and can't sit for long she will probably push for a quick verdict.
She may have been challenged by the prosecution if she kept her mouth shut because the prosecuting attorney rejected other Chinese and other women. He seemed to prefer white middle age men. The defence lawyer on the other hand wanted women of all kinds.
Lesson is to not try to con the judge. They have heard it all before.
Kury duty is ome and I wasn't chosen so I am good for another three years.
The highlight of the week was when some young Chinese woman tried to get out of it.
She says to the judge that she has a sore back and she can't sit for more than an hour and a half.
The judge says we take a lot of breaks so you are not excused.
Neither lawyer rejected her so she was chosen for a two week trial.
Both of the lawyers were probably thinking if she is telling the truth and can't sit for long she will probably push for a quick verdict.
She may have been challenged by the prosecution if she kept her mouth shut because the prosecuting attorney rejected other Chinese and other women. He seemed to prefer white middle age men. The defence lawyer on the other hand wanted women of all kinds.
Lesson is to not try to con the judge. They have heard it all before.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Attica, MI
Posts: 465
It's been quite some time friends, good to see so many still here.
Life has been good for me...some ups and downs...but I'm doing ok here, health is good, I've continued to lose some wieght and actually ran in a 10 mile race...the Crim...in August. Running has become a good "friend" for me.
I was thinking about my time here on SR and you folks that I came to know....I missed the humor and the comradery....so I thought I'd stop in and say hi.
"HI"
Life has been good for me...some ups and downs...but I'm doing ok here, health is good, I've continued to lose some wieght and actually ran in a 10 mile race...the Crim...in August. Running has become a good "friend" for me.
I was thinking about my time here on SR and you folks that I came to know....I missed the humor and the comradery....so I thought I'd stop in and say hi.
"HI"
Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Attica, MI
Posts: 465
Since I haven't been around for so long, I'll give a short synopsis of life the past few months.
My wife and I are now empty nesters. Both my kids are moved out, they come home time to time obviously, but it's pretty much just us. It's been nice so far, really quiet around the house except for the dogs rousing the occasional mischievious deed. We've grown closer than ever due to no 'commercial' interruptions in our relationship, like I said it's been good for us so far.
I stayed totally alcohol free for just shy of 6 months. The last couple of months there has been some relapse, not a total bust I would say, but I have had some downs with my ups as of late. Maybe that's why I'm checking back in, to ground myself again.
As I said, on the up side, I have gotten back into physical shape...lost nearly 60 lbs...running mostly, but now the holidays are here....hopefully I can weather the holiday storm of food and drink. For me it begins with deer season and ends after Jan. 1.
I've learned alot about myself in the past year, how much I can push myself mentally and physically, and that I can only for a very short time control how much I want to drink. Life has been a real learning process for me this past year. I know what I can do, what I can't, I know how to put healthy living into practice....applying this knowledge to my life as a complete package that sticks is the difficult part.
I hope everyone here is doing well and continuing to strive to be their best, I have tried, and even though there has been some failure along the way, I have to continue to get up when I fall down and someday my struggles will be a distant memory instead of a new bruise that I don't give time enough to heal.
Real good to hear from all of you.
Peace.
My wife and I are now empty nesters. Both my kids are moved out, they come home time to time obviously, but it's pretty much just us. It's been nice so far, really quiet around the house except for the dogs rousing the occasional mischievious deed. We've grown closer than ever due to no 'commercial' interruptions in our relationship, like I said it's been good for us so far.
I stayed totally alcohol free for just shy of 6 months. The last couple of months there has been some relapse, not a total bust I would say, but I have had some downs with my ups as of late. Maybe that's why I'm checking back in, to ground myself again.
As I said, on the up side, I have gotten back into physical shape...lost nearly 60 lbs...running mostly, but now the holidays are here....hopefully I can weather the holiday storm of food and drink. For me it begins with deer season and ends after Jan. 1.
I've learned alot about myself in the past year, how much I can push myself mentally and physically, and that I can only for a very short time control how much I want to drink. Life has been a real learning process for me this past year. I know what I can do, what I can't, I know how to put healthy living into practice....applying this knowledge to my life as a complete package that sticks is the difficult part.
I hope everyone here is doing well and continuing to strive to be their best, I have tried, and even though there has been some failure along the way, I have to continue to get up when I fall down and someday my struggles will be a distant memory instead of a new bruise that I don't give time enough to heal.
Real good to hear from all of you.
Peace.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 645
Originally Posted by masseyman 
... I have to continue to get up when I fall down and someday my struggles will be a distant memory instead of a new bruise that I don't give time enough to heal.
So good to hear from you Jon!
We all fall short... in many ways, but we have to continue to run our race.
Hope you continue to stop by.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 367
I wish I could stick a 'sticky note'...
on my own 6 month dental clean up along with the sobriety thing....
Not happening though...What is it with the 6 month threshold anyways? Always seems to blow up. Kids, life, everything.
Seems to me, like the people doing it long term successfully ....have a plan...and they've worked it.... i haven't.
There's more to this quitting drinking than just quitting drinking...
I haven't got to the successful formula yet either Massey, but I'm working on it....
It's so good to hear from you,,..
At least I know I'm not the only 6 month quitter here...lol....
:-)
But then, ...we can aim for something,,,fub and jsml have done astounding work...they've done the 'recovery' part, (which i seem much to lazy to do)...but I still am aiming for it man :-)
on my own 6 month dental clean up along with the sobriety thing....
Not happening though...What is it with the 6 month threshold anyways? Always seems to blow up. Kids, life, everything.
Seems to me, like the people doing it long term successfully ....have a plan...and they've worked it.... i haven't.
There's more to this quitting drinking than just quitting drinking...
I haven't got to the successful formula yet either Massey, but I'm working on it....
It's so good to hear from you,,..
At least I know I'm not the only 6 month quitter here...lol....
:-)
But then, ...we can aim for something,,,fub and jsml have done astounding work...they've done the 'recovery' part, (which i seem much to lazy to do)...but I still am aiming for it man :-)
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 4,150
Good morning class
It is good to see everyone checking in and posting.
We have all come a long way and are all successful in our own ways.
I have been back on the wagon since holidays and am hopeful that my wife will at least let me try moderation some time next year. I think I am at the point where I could have a couple on occasion without going off the deep end but I will respect the ultimatum and not sneak beer behind her back. That would definitely not be cool so it is something I don't want.
My congrats to JS for being the only one here to make it with total abstinence. It shows that if that is what you want it can be done.
I will conclude today with my usual weekday parting words.
Now I am off to the gym.
It is good to see everyone checking in and posting.
We have all come a long way and are all successful in our own ways.
I have been back on the wagon since holidays and am hopeful that my wife will at least let me try moderation some time next year. I think I am at the point where I could have a couple on occasion without going off the deep end but I will respect the ultimatum and not sneak beer behind her back. That would definitely not be cool so it is something I don't want.
My congrats to JS for being the only one here to make it with total abstinence. It shows that if that is what you want it can be done.
I will conclude today with my usual weekday parting words.
Now I am off to the gym.
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