Party, Party, Party Part 3
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12-Step Visit From St. Nicholas
T'was the night before Christmas When I went on a bender,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a bartender.
The empties were stacked by the chimney just fine,
In hopes that St. Nick would fill them with wine.
With Mama in her kerchief and I with my booze,
We'd just settled down for a long winter's snooze.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I put down my drink to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I crawled and then stumbled
To open the shutters where I stood and just mumbled.
Then what to my bloodshot eyes should there appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
I thought it was DT's and needed help quick!
I didn't know it was only St. Nick.
I poured myself another as the reindeer came
While he shouted and called them by name:
"Now Barfly! Now Wino! Now Boozer and Rummy!
On Drunkard! On Alky! On Dipso and Dummy!"
So up to the housetop St. Nicholas flew
While I pulled the pop-top on another brew.
I trembled with fear when I heard a new sound--
Down the chimney came St. Nick with a bound.
His cheeks were like roses, he grinned like a possum,
His eyes, how they twinkled, his nose had rum-blossoms!
I offered him a drink, step up to the bar,
"Not today," he said, "I am now so-ber."
He had a clear face and a little beer belly,
That shook when he laughed like a bowl
full of jelly.
This was too much, it increased my thirst.
"Hold it!" said St. Nick, "First things first.
You don't have to drink, easy does it,
Now that wasn't too hard, was it?"
He reached in his sack and with a great fuss
He gave me the book "Alcoholics Anonymous."
"Read this 'Big Book' for a life sublime,
Follow the principles one day at a time.
"This is the best present I can give,
Twelve steps -- a new way to live.
The AA program keeps me sober, it's true."
Then giving a nod, up the chimney he flew.
Then I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,
"You now have a choice, starting tonight.
So Merry Christmas to all and to all Season's Greetings,
Don't pick up that first drink, and go to AA meetings!"
Click Santa's Sleigh and Go To A Meeting!
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T'was the night before Christmas When I went on a bender,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a bartender.
The empties were stacked by the chimney just fine,
In hopes that St. Nick would fill them with wine.
With Mama in her kerchief and I with my booze,
We'd just settled down for a long winter's snooze.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I put down my drink to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I crawled and then stumbled
To open the shutters where I stood and just mumbled.
Then what to my bloodshot eyes should there appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
I thought it was DT's and needed help quick!
I didn't know it was only St. Nick.
I poured myself another as the reindeer came
While he shouted and called them by name:
"Now Barfly! Now Wino! Now Boozer and Rummy!
On Drunkard! On Alky! On Dipso and Dummy!"
So up to the housetop St. Nicholas flew
While I pulled the pop-top on another brew.
I trembled with fear when I heard a new sound--
Down the chimney came St. Nick with a bound.
His cheeks were like roses, he grinned like a possum,
His eyes, how they twinkled, his nose had rum-blossoms!
I offered him a drink, step up to the bar,
"Not today," he said, "I am now so-ber."
He had a clear face and a little beer belly,
That shook when he laughed like a bowl
full of jelly.
This was too much, it increased my thirst.
"Hold it!" said St. Nick, "First things first.
You don't have to drink, easy does it,
Now that wasn't too hard, was it?"
He reached in his sack and with a great fuss
He gave me the book "Alcoholics Anonymous."
"Read this 'Big Book' for a life sublime,
Follow the principles one day at a time.
"This is the best present I can give,
Twelve steps -- a new way to live.
The AA program keeps me sober, it's true."
Then giving a nod, up the chimney he flew.
Then I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,
"You now have a choice, starting tonight.
So Merry Christmas to all and to all Season's Greetings,
Don't pick up that first drink, and go to AA meetings!"
Click Santa's Sleigh and Go To A Meeting!
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I am celebrating today because it is not yesterday. 
X IV
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 6,365
Oh Kevin....... I am so sorry for your loss.....
Remember that drinking or using never fixes anything. It never makes the feelings go away it only hides them for a moment and then they are back with more problems on top of it. There is a spiritual solution....... Walk through it with help from HP and those that love you.
You and your family are in my special thoughts and prayers this morning.
If you need anything just let me know.
Remember that drinking or using never fixes anything. It never makes the feelings go away it only hides them for a moment and then they are back with more problems on top of it. There is a spiritual solution....... Walk through it with help from HP and those that love you.
You and your family are in my special thoughts and prayers this morning.
If you need anything just let me know.
everything is already ok
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Posts: 19,793
Hi L and thanks 
Chloe is upset but seemed more worried about me. I am feeling different today, more present and letting the feelings rip through me they come and go and in between I am ok. I know that picking up is not an option and I have imm=ersed myself in the love and support ofe everyone around me. I intend to come through this and Honour my afther and myself.
Kevin
Chloe is upset but seemed more worried about me. I am feeling different today, more present and letting the feelings rip through me they come and go and in between I am ok. I know that picking up is not an option and I have imm=ersed myself in the love and support ofe everyone around me. I intend to come through this and Honour my afther and myself.
Kevin
X IV
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 6,365
(((Kevin))) your reply made my heart smile.... I am so pleased that you intend on honoring yourself and your Father.....
A friend of mine says, "You never know when you will be so relieved that you are sober."
I kind of think this is one of those times right???? Can you imagine dealing with this drunk or loaded????
I love you bunches and am with you in your heart.
Lots of prayers going out all the way from CA to you and your family for a peaceful holiday.
A friend of mine says, "You never know when you will be so relieved that you are sober."
I kind of think this is one of those times right???? Can you imagine dealing with this drunk or loaded????
I love you bunches and am with you in your heart.
Lots of prayers going out all the way from CA to you and your family for a peaceful holiday.
X IV
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 6,365
Good Morning Kevin,
One day at a time. Little by little you will make it through....
5 minutes at a time if you have to.
Thanks for the Christmas wish . I hope yours was bearable....
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
One day at a time. Little by little you will make it through....
5 minutes at a time if you have to.
Thanks for the Christmas wish . I hope yours was bearable....
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
everything is already ok
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Posts: 19,793
Morning L
Yesterday was not easy, bbut family and friends made it easier. Its 11am and I have been in bed reading with my dogs keeping me company. I will visit friends today and find a meeting later.
Hope your have a god time L.
Kevin
Yesterday was not easy, bbut family and friends made it easier. Its 11am and I have been in bed reading with my dogs keeping me company. I will visit friends today and find a meeting later.
Hope your have a god time L.
Kevin
X IV
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 6,365
Sounds like heaven just laying in bed reaing.......
I am glad you made it through the holiday.
Will you be going to England for a funeral???
I made it through Christmas in one piece.
I have a cold and am back to work this morning.
I am glad you made it through the holiday.
Will you be going to England for a funeral???
I made it through Christmas in one piece.
I have a cold and am back to work this morning.
everything is already ok
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Posts: 19,793
Hi L
Not decided about the funeral but probably not as I said goodbye to Dad and to be there would cost me about 10,000 dollars in fares and lost income. It would put me back, but I have nt decided finally.
Kevin
Not decided about the funeral but probably not as I said goodbye to Dad and to be there would cost me about 10,000 dollars in fares and lost income. It would put me back, but I have nt decided finally.
Kevin
X IV
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 6,365
Morning Kevin
Wow! That is a lot. I had no idea. I don't think your Dad would want you to put yourself in that much debt but you will know best what you need to do...
I am glad you are still posting and my thoughts are with you often........
How are you doing with the post Christmas.......stuff. lol
Big hugs coming your way. ((((((((((((((((Kevin)))))))))))))))))))))
Wow! That is a lot. I had no idea. I don't think your Dad would want you to put yourself in that much debt but you will know best what you need to do...
I am glad you are still posting and my thoughts are with you often........
How are you doing with the post Christmas.......stuff. lol
Big hugs coming your way. ((((((((((((((((Kevin)))))))))))))))))))))
everything is already ok
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Posts: 19,793
Hi L
Chrissy is just sort of a background thing and I am supposed to be back at work. Worked at home yesterday, but it was noy ok, I need to be with other people. So today I am going to go in to work and get busy. Funny I used to think of myself as a loner, not true I love being with people.
Each day has its ups and downs and I am sad to know he is not there any longer.
Kevin
Chrissy is just sort of a background thing and I am supposed to be back at work. Worked at home yesterday, but it was noy ok, I need to be with other people. So today I am going to go in to work and get busy. Funny I used to think of myself as a loner, not true I love being with people.
Each day has its ups and downs and I am sad to know he is not there any longer.
Kevin
X IV
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 6,365
Morning Kevin
I am glad you are able to do what you need to take care of yourself right now. I really can't imagine.........
I am melancholy this morning and I don't know why.
oh well, melancholy never stopped me before and it won't
today either.
Lots of Love,
L
I am glad you are able to do what you need to take care of yourself right now. I really can't imagine.........
I am melancholy this morning and I don't know why.
oh well, melancholy never stopped me before and it won't
today either.
Lots of Love,
L
X IV
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 6,365
Happy weekend Kevin,
Friday here and a workday for me...it is payday though!! That is always sweet.
I am happy that you are hanging in there through this difficult time. You are an awesome example to others Kevin.
Friday here and a workday for me...it is payday though!! That is always sweet.
I am happy that you are hanging in there through this difficult time. You are an awesome example to others Kevin.
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