Carlotta

You have a pool Woodhead? I am coming over, I love swimming and would kill for a pool, it's really hot here we are not used to the heat in Seattle LOL
I have been exercising too, mainly walking and it is a great way to deal with stress.
I just went through 3 horrible stress filled days at work but it turned out ok and more importantly I did not pick up and had no desire to drink. I just hung around SR a LOT and made sure I went to daily meetings.
Reeny, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you the best for your surgery and don't forget your smart phone so you can keep in touch from the hospital.

Sending a big group hug to my fellow Januarians

woodhead

Carlotta,
Come on down and cool off!

Liz and L2H,
I guess I've been lucky on that front - nobody seems to give a rat's azz about my quitting, except my wife who thinks it's great. Ignore the unenlightened - you are doing what's best for you and your family.
Best,
W

Like2Hike

Stay cool, Carlotta. It's been cooler here in July which means 90d F and 99% humidity. The Atlantic is a short walk away, though. I miss the clean feel of a pool like Wood has at his house.

Carlotta

LizG

L2H -- ouch. Try to ignore them; they simply don’t know any better, or conversely, they know all too well and are reacting quite predictably. To a degree, I do care what good friends and family think. Most who’ve noticed have been very positive, but perhaps a few are thinking the same thing re: You should have controlled yourself and then you’d be able to enjoy a glass of wine with us, but if so, they’ve had the good sense and manners to keep it to themselves.

Co-workers are tricky. One gave me an updated map of our local Wine Country Tour two weeks ago. I smiled, thanked her & recycled the map at home. That was easy. Our group doesn’t do weekly/monthly Happy Hours, but instead celebrate milestones -- marriages, births, retirements -- in style. There are two of the latter coming up in August and it’ll be obvious that I’ve quit.

However, as so, ahem, elegantly put by Wood, I’m sure most won’t give a rat’s rear end that I’ve quit, but that doesn’t mean they won’t make a comment. I’ve worked here a dozen years; they’ve never seen me at an after hours event without a wine glass in my hand. I am quite prepared for the “What?! YOU, wine-lovin’ Liz, are not having wine??” … followed by the now familiar refrain of, “What the hell is wrong with you?” I’m prepared for this! “No and nothing, thanks for asking.”

Carlotta -- I’m off soon to the Big U pool for a 1.5 km swim. I’ll race you to Wood’s pool though ... :-)

LizG

Gawd help Mrs. Wood. So far we've threatened to show up en recovering alcoholic masse expecting to "enjoy" some Southern hospitality in the form of death salad & innards. And now we want to swim in the pool. hmmmm ... based on original plans for the grandson a while back, I say we inventory our spades, hoes, rakes, pruners and wheelbarrows to make sure we're able to earn our keep whilst sunning ourselves poolside.

Like2Hike

Lol, guests from afar are treated like royalty in our homes. It would bring bad mention of my family, though, if I didn't do some work while staying at Coach's place.

If y'all go to Wood's I will ride my bike there for the meet up.

Reeny

You got it in one, Carlotta!

Like2Hike

Welcome back, Reeny! Hope you are on the mend and feeling well.

Reeny

Hello all dear fellow Januarians and thank you for your really kind thoughts and wishes. Like wood said, it's a real honour to have such thoughtful friends who are there for each other.

Surgery had a few complications and I had to go back to theatre then I had an allergic reaction to the anti-biotic and was a comical sight for a day or so (swollen face). Feeling a lot better today and go home tomorrow.

It was great to read all your postings; now to get ready for the pool party!

Dee74

Glad to hear things are going well now Reeny

D

Reeny

Thanks, L2H. Now to get back to being able to take you on for a fitness challenge! Give me 3 months!

Reeny

Thank you, Dee.

Like2Hike

That sounds awesome, Reeny. Take it easy and enjoy the forced leisure for now. It's crazy to think in 3 months we'll be deep in Autumn while you and Dee will be with Spring. In case you missed it, Dee joined us 46 yr olds yesterday...or 2 days back in 'Stralia.

Dee74

just one day L2H - don't make me any older than I already am LOL

D

LizG

Low Country in your avatar location + the mention of Bulldogs whilst discussing cowbells a while back makes me think you're coming from Georgia. That's a long trip. hmmm ... As long as there is no mention of the journey's necessary lancings and drainings upon arrival , then saddle up & see ya there!

LizG

Reeny -- Great to see you back! Sorry to hear about the complications following surgery, but I'm sure you were in good hands and I hope you're now feeling better. Sending you get well wishes from across the oceans! L.

woodhead

You all will be received with the best of southern hospitality. Swimming in the pool, boat rides, and traditional southern cuisine (not to worry Liz - traditional in this case means delicious with no element of gruesomeness) will be the order of the day. Y'all come!

Reeney - glad to hear you are doing well.

Like2Hike

Bulldogs = University of Georgia. I reside in the Charleston area, Liz. I could make it in 3-4 days assuming I don't end up a hood ornament compliments of a driver texting. How did your long swim go?

woodhead

Today is wifey's bday. Presents have been given and now we're off to the Georgia aquarium in ATL. Never been, but hear it's great.

Have a great sober day everyone - I'm going to!