spud66

Well Hi,
I have been Sober now since News Years Eve (3 Weeks) I have been sober before but when I give up the meetings, I get a false sense of security before I know it I'm drinking again.

Anyway I live in a Little Coastal town called Yeppoon in Queensland Australia. I had this urge to get to a meeting last night, There were none in Town so I had to travel along a country Road for 45Km not knowing exactly where I'm going, one headlight only on my ute, and dodging Kangaroos.

Yes I made it to the meeting after asking a nice service station manager for directions as my Navman for some reason didn't want to work.

I think all of these individual elements were somehow some test, maybe it was a higher power testing my commitment or how genuine I am .
Anyhow I did get up at the meeting and addressed the 8 members in front of me, I was shaking,like a leaf and my tongue all twisted up.
I felt embarrassed, I felt ashamed because I had already been here before too many times. But the members did embrace me to their group.
That was very settling for me.

Ruby2

Awesome that you made it! Whatever state I am in, I always feel better after a meeting. Dodging kangaroos though. Sounds like dodging deer here.

Dee74

Glad it was a positive experience

Hope you get that headlight fixed though, spud - apart from the 'roo aspect, the local constabulary take a dim view of unroadworthy vehicles....

D

spud66

Yes I know I hadn't had the old girl at night for a while butyes new bulb this morning all good now.

But yeah it was a good result grinning from ear to ear on the way home lol

spud66

Yes very much the same Ruby but yes I was really in Panic mode as this was as you/all know that these meetings are very important. Now I have to dig up boxes and go through them to find the Big Book then I will feel a little at ease

Spud

spud66

I found my Big Book and wouldn't you know it was in the last box of 15 LOL

awuh1

Well, you are not the only one grinning at your experience.
All the best to you.

spud66

Hi awuh1 if you don't mind I'd like to change my title like yours Sober Alcoholic

Spud

awuh1

No problem...there's lots of us

spud66

Well we all must be doing something right

thanks
God Bless
Spud

grandma12

Congrats for going to any lengths to get to a meeting. The whole dodging Kangaroos was the high light of my day. Too funny for a California usa, girl.

spud66

Hey Grandma thanks for your comments and I'm glad to have made a California Girl smile
"Well east coast girls are hip
I really dig those styles they wear
And the southern girls with the way they talk
They knock me out when Im down there"

I will get there one Day

IOAA2

As you folks say "good on ya." Congratulations on going to lengths to get to a meeting. With that determination I'd give you high chances of remaining sober.

BE WELL

spud66

Thanks for your message fantastic and yes I'm determined this time my Sobriety is a gift.

Stay Well
Spud

whiskeyman

well like we say

KEEP COMING BACK.
and you will add to your three weeks

spud66

Hi Whiskey,
Thanks for your support, Stay Well

Spud

feeling-good

This thread really made me smile

Ruby2

"This thread really made me smile"

Ditto. And we can all use something to smile about.

spud66

Hi Ruby,
I hope all is well and thank you for your kind words

Spud