Class of March 2011 Part 26
orangutan
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Originally Posted by LoftyIdeals 
I know a drink is not an answer, and would only be an escape from all the other grim realities I need to face, which only worsen in the course of further escape.
Lofty this is so true for me as well , drinking gave me a little escape but the problems didn't go away. Withdrawal is kicking in , I have a head ache I cant get rid of and feel very shaky.
Sorry for your problems Lofty. Great work on 3 weeks.
SoberOutlook
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Glad you are back on the bus, Aussie! 2 days is great. Lets both stay in it for the long haul.
I know my post yesterday was a downer, but I am feeling better today. Just need to keep it together for my twins 21st birthday tomorrow, on St Patrick’s Day. We are meeting up with them in the morning thru noon, so wont be part of the major drinking escapades, but will go out to a pub or two with them. It’s all about them. I will be like a fly on the wall watching their fun for awhile. The oldest will be there too. Looking forward to their fun.
Have a great day, everyone!
I know my post yesterday was a downer, but I am feeling better today. Just need to keep it together for my twins 21st birthday tomorrow, on St Patrick’s Day. We are meeting up with them in the morning thru noon, so wont be part of the major drinking escapades, but will go out to a pub or two with them. It’s all about them. I will be like a fly on the wall watching their fun for awhile. The oldest will be there too. Looking forward to their fun.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Yeah, I don't envy you being in a pub today, Lofty! lol People are nuts today!
Glad you're trying again, Aussie!!
Went up to my kiddo's college to take him out for his birthday today. (Our kids share a birthday, Lofty). We ended up bringing him home for the rest of weekend. He has no tolerance for the drunk college kids pub crawling today. He wanted to just get out of town, so here he is! I'll take him back Monday morning before his class at noon. Oooh, tomorrow D and I are going to a NCAA basketball game. Can't wait! We were invited by friends.
Happy St. Patty's day, all! xx
Glad you're trying again, Aussie!!
Went up to my kiddo's college to take him out for his birthday today. (Our kids share a birthday, Lofty). We ended up bringing him home for the rest of weekend. He has no tolerance for the drunk college kids pub crawling today. He wanted to just get out of town, so here he is! I'll take him back Monday morning before his class at noon. Oooh, tomorrow D and I are going to a NCAA basketball game. Can't wait! We were invited by friends.
Happy St. Patty's day, all! xx
orangutan
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Happy birthday to your son Mirage. He sounds like he has his head screwed on where booze is concerned.
I really need to make it stick this time. My dad is 82 and has macular degeneration they have found a hole in his macular so he can't drive any more. As you know I have driving anxiety but I have had to take over the driving for my parents , I wish my sister lived closer to help out. In the past I have been able to pick my days to travel , but Mum and Dad have a lot of doctor appointments and I have to travel on the appointment days , so driving in the rain for example is a major fear for me but lately I have had to do this, also their appointments fall at times that don't suit me like peak hour traffic , I always avoid driving at those times. My anxiety has been pushed to knew highs.
I really need to make it stick this time. My dad is 82 and has macular degeneration they have found a hole in his macular so he can't drive any more. As you know I have driving anxiety but I have had to take over the driving for my parents , I wish my sister lived closer to help out. In the past I have been able to pick my days to travel , but Mum and Dad have a lot of doctor appointments and I have to travel on the appointment days , so driving in the rain for example is a major fear for me but lately I have had to do this, also their appointments fall at times that don't suit me like peak hour traffic , I always avoid driving at those times. My anxiety has been pushed to knew highs.
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I'm sorry it's so hard Aussie but I'm glad you can be there for them.
The cost of taxis is ridiculous but but I'm on a half fare taxi subsidy scheme in QLD - your dad might qualify for that in NSW?
D
The cost of taxis is ridiculous but but I'm on a half fare taxi subsidy scheme in QLD - your dad might qualify for that in NSW?
D
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Thanks Dee , no taxis where I live and town is around 120 km round trip. My brother lives in town and he is on a pension , he catches the bus every where on a $2 fare and he can get on and off busses all day for that one fare. How good is that.
Talking of my brother he is still sober, I am not sure of his exact time but well over a year now. So very proud of him.
Talking of my brother he is still sober, I am not sure of his exact time but well over a year now. So very proud of him.
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Back to Day 2 for me. The party festivities proved too much for me to pass up. I had suspected they might but I certainly couldnt pass up being there. Some things are more important than me, and It was a very rare opportunity for the whole family to be together. But, here I am, none the worse.
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Some things are more important than me, and It was a very rare opportunity for the whole family to be together
There's nothing stopping you going to things with a plan to stay sober lofty.
It's like walking out on the football field without knowing the plays.
But, here I am, none the worse.
D
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Aussie, glad to hear you are back at it! How are you feeling today? I'm SO glad to hear your brother is doing well. It stinks worrying about family. That must be a relief to you.
Sorry to hear that attempt didn't stick, Lofty. I was thinking the same thing Dee wrote. I hope you're able to stay stronger for the future temptations! Don't let that AV make excuses for you.
All is well here. We can't seem to beat this chilly weather, even though spring is upon us. We're losing our patience! #1 son's bike got stolen at college so we're trying to find him a cheap used one for him to take up there this weekend. It's a very large campus and he's been hoofing it for a while now. No big plans for Easter. Not sure if we'll do anything special. We'll hide eggs for the boys cuz we always have and I think it's fun to keep it going even though they're old. haha
Still going to physical therapy for the tendonitis in the knees but I'm finally seeing improvement! Yay! Slowly but surely.
Alright gang, that's it. Pretty boring over here. Stay strong and vigilant. These are early days for you two, so take care of yourselves. Dee...as usual, you rock and are SO loved. Hope you are well. xx
Sorry to hear that attempt didn't stick, Lofty. I was thinking the same thing Dee wrote. I hope you're able to stay stronger for the future temptations! Don't let that AV make excuses for you.
All is well here. We can't seem to beat this chilly weather, even though spring is upon us. We're losing our patience! #1 son's bike got stolen at college so we're trying to find him a cheap used one for him to take up there this weekend. It's a very large campus and he's been hoofing it for a while now. No big plans for Easter. Not sure if we'll do anything special. We'll hide eggs for the boys cuz we always have and I think it's fun to keep it going even though they're old. haha
Still going to physical therapy for the tendonitis in the knees but I'm finally seeing improvement! Yay! Slowly but surely.
Alright gang, that's it. Pretty boring over here. Stay strong and vigilant. These are early days for you two, so take care of yourselves. Dee...as usual, you rock and are SO loved. Hope you are well. xx
orangutan
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DAY 17
Mirage I can't tell you how proud of my brother I am , I honestly thought he would never give up drinking and he has stuck it out and says he has no desire to drink at all. Love him to bits.
While you are complaining about your long winter it is the same here a summer that just wont quit and we are a month into Autumn .
Lofty , how are you doing ? Drinking?
Dee
Mirage I can't tell you how proud of my brother I am , I honestly thought he would never give up drinking and he has stuck it out and says he has no desire to drink at all. Love him to bits.
While you are complaining about your long winter it is the same here a summer that just wont quit and we are a month into Autumn .
Lofty , how are you doing ? Drinking?
Dee
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