Newcomers Sober Weekender Thread!!! Oct 10-12!
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Ok I'll see your "happy" and throw
One of my loves Elvis
"Girl Happy"
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sWx7IgCQeek
One of my loves Elvis
"Girl Happy"
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sWx7IgCQeek
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Great Scot! It's before 5 on Friday morning and there are already 5 pages of posts! We need a whole fleet of buses!
Long weekend, but I think it will go by quickly. I have to take my make-up mid-term for tax class after work today. (Missed it because I was in Ohio for a funeral last week.) Tree shopping tomorrow morning, then I have a reunion with some of my buddies from Africa Saturday afternoon. Sunday and Monday will be tree planting, more tax class homework, and catching up on all the admin of life that slid while I was gone.
Keep it going!
Long weekend, but I think it will go by quickly. I have to take my make-up mid-term for tax class after work today. (Missed it because I was in Ohio for a funeral last week.) Tree shopping tomorrow morning, then I have a reunion with some of my buddies from Africa Saturday afternoon. Sunday and Monday will be tree planting, more tax class homework, and catching up on all the admin of life that slid while I was gone.
Keep it going!
A simple guy making his way
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Originally Posted by Suziequeue 
Coming up to second weekend and I WILL do it sober!
Welcome to SR and the weekender!
A simple guy making his way
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Originally Posted by Olive1
Is it codependence when the cat curls up on your arm and you don't move even though you are no longer comfortable because you love the fact that your cat wants to curl up on your arm?
If I dont give in to the first head butt I get sad eyes from him. He is way to smart to be a cat!
A simple guy making his way
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Originally Posted by philly76
Is there a thread for those of us who have slipped?
The team that assembles every Thursday for a bus ride to soberland is welcoming and... well... a bit crazy!!
So welcome to you and everyone this fine Friday!
Get a plan... if you dont have one make one... if you dont know what a sober plan is ask!!!
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It's Friday night here and I'm doing well. Just finished a workout rather than starting happy hour. Day 7 for me. Cooking dinner tonight, or might go out to the local steak place.
I can hear Mariah Carey's concert warming up at the stadium near our apartment!
I can hear Mariah Carey's concert warming up at the stadium near our apartment!
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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I'm on. I can barely get out of bed. Not from drinking. But from the twenty something trainers I've utilized in my new workout routine. Doc says drop ten percent body fat right away or go on blood pressure meds.
Here we go exercise and sobriety. A wonderful combination I think!
Here we go exercise and sobriety. A wonderful combination I think!
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Originally Posted by Weasel1966
The team that assembles every Thursday for a bus ride to soberland is welcoming and... well... a bit crazy!!
Most of us are batspit crazy.
It may be a side effect of looking that addiction dead in the eye and saying "NOT TODAY!"
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Happy Thanksgiving to the Canadian members! It's always nice to have a long weekend to celebrate with family...of course, we know this holiday can be full of challenges as well. Stick to your guns!
A cloudy morning down here in the Sierra Madre mountains. About 2 more weeks of "rainy season" to get through, then it's smooth sailing. Been planning a trip down to the coast next weekend but I might put it off another week. That's a holiday weekend here and the normal hotel that I stay at is going to be crowded and also the prices went up. If I wait until the 24th, I'll have the whole beach to myself, might be better.
I am also beginning to plan a trip for late November. I have some options, but I am thinking about taking a short flight up to Tikal to see the Mayan Pyramids for a few days. I definitely need to do that at some point. Decisions, decisions! Hope all's well as this Friday gets rolling. Hasta pronto folks.
A cloudy morning down here in the Sierra Madre mountains. About 2 more weeks of "rainy season" to get through, then it's smooth sailing. Been planning a trip down to the coast next weekend but I might put it off another week. That's a holiday weekend here and the normal hotel that I stay at is going to be crowded and also the prices went up. If I wait until the 24th, I'll have the whole beach to myself, might be better.
I am also beginning to plan a trip for late November. I have some options, but I am thinking about taking a short flight up to Tikal to see the Mayan Pyramids for a few days. I definitely need to do that at some point. Decisions, decisions! Hope all's well as this Friday gets rolling. Hasta pronto folks.
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Two weeks sober today exactly. Sunday is my birthday and I have a reservation with about 10 friends - all of them drink, some of them excessively. I'm not too concerned yet. I refuse to hide under a rock. I have a bottle of bubbles (Apple juice) in the fridge cooling down for my birthday breakfast on Sunday, then at the restaurant I'll stick to water. None of my friends know yet....I guess I have been under that rock a little bit lately 
Any suggestions for a new guy out celebrating with tipsy friends?
Any suggestions for a new guy out celebrating with tipsy friends?
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Originally Posted by Changel
Any suggestions for a new guy out celebrating with tipsy friends?
When I feel like drinking at the party I will do X.
After the party, when I am sober, I will treat myself to Y.
Congrats on 2 weeks. Good Luck!
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[QUOTE=MesaMan;4946972]Risingup ~
Da Wife went to University up in N. Michigan. Yah, sure, you betcha she's a Yooper!
She used to see this Guy for $0.50 in local Bars when he was just getting started.
Tough Territory you're in right now for the Sober, so hang tight.
Yes Mesa Man....I think I am the only person in the Upper Peninsula who doesn't drink! I notice in my other worlds.....people will respect one's desire to be healthy....HERE.....they badger you if you don't participate!
Da Wife went to University up in N. Michigan. Yah, sure, you betcha she's a Yooper!
She used to see this Guy for $0.50 in local Bars when he was just getting started.
Tough Territory you're in right now for the Sober, so hang tight.
Yes Mesa Man....I think I am the only person in the Upper Peninsula who doesn't drink! I notice in my other worlds.....people will respect one's desire to be healthy....HERE.....they badger you if you don't participate!
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Yes, changel, have a plan for after the party too. I used to pat myself on the back for successfully not drinking at parties by drinking. Happy birthday!
Congrats Sloth on day 7. That's great.
Friday morning here and I've dropped the kids at school an hour ago now. Early Band practice. Slowly getting myself into gear but had to fight my internet and wi if to work. I think it's time to replace the equipment. It can't last forever.
Time to get my game face on. Sitting on a box containing my new kitchen sink in the wreck of my kitchen. I'm hoping to make progress this weekend. It seems like I've been living this way forever but I have to remind myself that this too shall pass!
Congrats Sloth on day 7. That's great.
Friday morning here and I've dropped the kids at school an hour ago now. Early Band practice. Slowly getting myself into gear but had to fight my internet and wi if to work. I think it's time to replace the equipment. It can't last forever.
Time to get my game face on. Sitting on a box containing my new kitchen sink in the wreck of my kitchen. I'm hoping to make progress this weekend. It seems like I've been living this way forever but I have to remind myself that this too shall pass!
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Changel, For me being around drunks has a time limit -not because I'm tempted but the conversation and atmosphere gets old quick. I leave myself an out. If I'm uncomfortable I leave. Never been to the weekender thread. Wow, this thread is Jumpin'!
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