Soberwolf

Thanks Pete

& no worries Nest when i first started i was the same

resolute50

Hello everybody.
Welcome to club July 13, Nest.
Hope you'll call this home base.

Been very busy lately.
I did a brake job on the car over the weekend in preparation for a long drive.
We are planning to make the trek down to Florida this week. 1,400 miles one way.lol
So, I will be taking pictures and will try to post here so you guys and gals can come along with us.
Trip will include a stop at Disney and other theme parks.

BTW, I never would have attempted this if I were still drinking.

Dee74

Have a great trip Bob

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resolute50

Thanks Dee,

It's not really a restful trip.
But, we are also checking out a college for my daughter.

Dee74

sorry The Disney thing threw me
Hope Miss Bob finds a good college

D

CaseyW

Looking forward to the updates from the road, Bob.

resolute50

Oh,it's going to be one of those vacations where you're more tired after it's over.
A lot of driving.

Dee74

Yeah I remember those - we kids had a great time...
LOL

D

Soberwolf

Good stuff Bob

Croissant

Ladybug, you want this so much. We are all here to support you. Have you ever seen some of the Women for Sobriety info and their 13 statements? I found focusing on one each day and journaling got me through some tough times last year. I also love the founder, Jean's story. She was an educated woman, and after getting sober through AA went back out and drank for another 13 years.

I know I felt I should be 'smarter' and 'know better' than to drink, and we all struggle with that. But this is addiction, it's not logical, it tries anything it can to make us continue the craziness. That certainly doesn't make YOU a bad person as such. It's such a shameful feeling that we could have somehow let this happen. Anyway, hugs Ladybug.xx

New Life Program | Women for Sobriety, Inc.

Soberwolf

Waiting for my barber to open then going shopping then meeting up with my neice in the afternoon for 4 hours really looking forward to that

NestWasEmpty

A Very good morning to you all ! I can't say it "enough" for your warm welcome
resolute50- I may just do that thanks , I'm a Big morning person . Used to rise to the roasters crowing at sunup & the smell of coffee 4 am . LOL (Dad was a Farmer) Yes you may need a vacation after a vacation - something like that.
soberwolf (SW) You've been very kind to me since I joined (among others) I liked your bear pic - made me feel like I was getting a Hug from a Big teddy bear I've always liked having a New haircut made me feel - like a New person Enjoy your visit ..
As for me thinking of going to a small hometown fair today - if my back will allow it & it's not too Hot Yikes ..

Croissant

Sorry, Nest, I meant to say welcome the last couple of times I posted.

Keep dropping by!

SnoozyQ

Whoa ! This thread has been busy ;-) I love that .

Lol Dee@ mrs Bob , that made me laugh , first time I've heard that relating to Bobs missus xx
Bob , you have a wonderful time ok , drive safely and can't wait to see some pics , thanks for that .

Nest I'm so glad you have made this your home . There are plenty of good eggs here so you should feel at home :p

Ladybug , how are you doing today sweetie ? Hope it's getting easier for you.
You know we are always here for you xx

Still going strong Casey , well done
Great to see you Pete

How's things Gilmer ? Are you still doing haiku with Elsy , I'll have to take a look.
Much love to you all

Crois , Leshar , NCG & Nikki .... Where are you both xx, Wolfy , Leigh , Venuskitten, Dee, PP , hunt , Humbug, lulu and anyone I've missed xx,

Ladybug2

Thank you so much for this, Croissant. The last part about us "knowing better", etc is so true. I sometimes forget that this is an addiction, a disease, and still wonder how this happened to me. My parents weren't/aren't alcoholics. I guess this isn't necessarily always an "inherited" disease. Anyway, I AM tired of the shame and the regret and I'm scared that I'm just one drink away from something awful happening. Anyway, thanks again. Hugs back to you

Day 6

SnoozyQ

Thanks Crois , this is of interest to me also

That last sentence is so true Ladybug , you definitely could be one drink away from something awful happening.

It's a risk we take Everytime we take that drink.
Especially when we have our precious little ones who dont get to have a say.

I once gave my baby 4 times the paracetamol needed and I did that accidentally whilst sober.
Imagine what could have happened had I been drinking.

I can't even bear to think about it , but it's very real .
I know you want this darling one. We are all here to help you xxx

Ladybug2

Thanks, Snooz. I'm feeling good today, despite the lack of sleep. Abby would not sleep in her crib last night for some reason (she usually does). She kept waking every hour crying. I would nurse her and rock her back to sleep, but the minute I put her in crib she would scream. She usually goes right to sleep. Finally brought her into bed with me, but it wasn't good sleep for any of us. Hopefully tonight will be better. Imagine how much worse I would feel if I was hungover?!! Blech.

How are you doing?? So happy for you that you are nearing a month again

Gilmer

Snooz, the muse has pretty much left me when it comes to Haiku! I am mostly a spectator and professional thanker now!

Croissant

I wondered why Snooz was talking about Miss Bob...ok, I missed a heap of posts.

Enjoy your trip, Bob. I agree, I have to get up early on Monday and do a trek. And out of the blue today I remembered how much just the thought of that would have pissed me off when drinking, because I'd have to reign in my drinking at some point the night before to try and be somewhat sober so early in the morning.

tragic...

Soberwolf

Had my haircut, bought loads of shopping so when mrs sw gets home shel be nicely surprised wih a few gifts i bought her

i stocked up on dog treats & bird food

Walked everywhere no buses no cabs my right ankle has a torn blister just from the walk

i have 11 mins to have a bath and get ready for my neice she said it might be 4oclock so i could have a bath shave and maybe a quick nap

spk soon Julyers