Sober Weekender Thread April 16 until...
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Since I missed shotgun, being the 3rd post on the weekend thread I called "Radio"!
So I begin my duty of providing tunes by giving you a song of hope that is most appropriate for us alkys. "Drive" by Incubus.
So I begin my duty of providing tunes by giving you a song of hope that is most appropriate for us alkys. "Drive" by Incubus.
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In relation to Star Wars, which I quite enjoyed...
a few years ago I went to see Iron Man 3 at the cinema...I really enjoyed it and suggested to my mom that she watch the first Iron Man...
she replied "jeez, I don't know. Does it involve a guy with a bucket on his head, breathing heavily? Because I don't think I could sit through that again"...
It stlll makes me smile
a few years ago I went to see Iron Man 3 at the cinema...I really enjoyed it and suggested to my mom that she watch the first Iron Man...
she replied "jeez, I don't know. Does it involve a guy with a bucket on his head, breathing heavily? Because I don't think I could sit through that again"...
It stlll makes me smile
A simple guy making his way
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Very cute story Terta! And good to see you!
Heading in to bed. Watch some shark tank.
K
Just want to add... I would have missed this moment if I drank today. I am feeling good listening to the peepers of spring sing as sunset is completed.
Heading in to bed. Watch some shark tank.
K
Just want to add... I would have missed this moment if I drank today. I am feeling good listening to the peepers of spring sing as sunset is completed.
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The ostrich turtle exchange cracked me up. I think turtles and tortoises are great. I'm full up on pets at the moment though. It falls on mom to make sure everyone is fed and boxes and cages and tanks are cleaned out.
Solarion, very pretty cat. My other one is a tortoise shell. Used to be my avatar for the longest. I'll post her next. Last time we had a pet theme one of my two mice died over the weekend. Hopefully the other one will survive the pet thread.
I do like Agatha Christie and especially David Suchet. I have a few of my old Agathas laying about. I also found a hardbound copy of Murder in the Calais Coach when we were clearing my uncles house. I love the older ones as it's such a step back in time. Tommy talking about being "demobbed " following the Great War.
I'm going on to the next page and probably have comments from there. I've found I can't remember sometimes when I start skipping about.
Solarion, very pretty cat. My other one is a tortoise shell. Used to be my avatar for the longest. I'll post her next. Last time we had a pet theme one of my two mice died over the weekend. Hopefully the other one will survive the pet thread.
I do like Agatha Christie and especially David Suchet. I have a few of my old Agathas laying about. I also found a hardbound copy of Murder in the Calais Coach when we were clearing my uncles house. I love the older ones as it's such a step back in time. Tommy talking about being "demobbed " following the Great War.
I'm going on to the next page and probably have comments from there. I've found I can't remember sometimes when I start skipping about.
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Weas, I do retail therapy at times when I'm feeling down. Whatever you do, you're still fabulous! I'm sorry you're feeling low.
I sometimes get that way when it's beautiful outside. So today was kind of like that.
Canguy, I'm really glad you made it through. Congratulations on 18 days. That's super! What your comments about the situation tell me, and this is only my opinion, is that your friend has a drinking problem. The retreating and sulking. The barbed comments. "I'm lonely" if you don't drink too. Those are things I felt and did when I didn't get my way. And my way would be you drinking with me so that you didn't notice how much I was drinking. Stay strong. When I was drinking, if I didn't get my way, it was all about me. Rather than examine why I was feeling the way I was feeling it was always what the other person was doing to make me feel the way I was feeling.
Everyone sounds like they are doing well. Saoutchik, did you doubt that there was a website entitled "famousbelgians"? There seems to be a website for everything.
I'm in to supervise my son roasting marshmallows on the stove. He wanted me to build a fire in our makeshift fire pit but it's too late for that now. I'm not supervising that. I just walked in from work at 6:50 p.m. No.
I sometimes get that way when it's beautiful outside. So today was kind of like that.
Canguy, I'm really glad you made it through. Congratulations on 18 days. That's super! What your comments about the situation tell me, and this is only my opinion, is that your friend has a drinking problem. The retreating and sulking. The barbed comments. "I'm lonely" if you don't drink too. Those are things I felt and did when I didn't get my way. And my way would be you drinking with me so that you didn't notice how much I was drinking. Stay strong. When I was drinking, if I didn't get my way, it was all about me. Rather than examine why I was feeling the way I was feeling it was always what the other person was doing to make me feel the way I was feeling.
Everyone sounds like they are doing well. Saoutchik, did you doubt that there was a website entitled "famousbelgians"? There seems to be a website for everything.
I'm in to supervise my son roasting marshmallows on the stove. He wanted me to build a fire in our makeshift fire pit but it's too late for that now. I'm not supervising that. I just walked in from work at 6:50 p.m. No.
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I haven't caught up on reading the Weekender Thread but I did want to drop in and share that time really does make a difference. After eating dinner at a local restaurant out on the deck, we went for our first ice cream of the season. The only place open this early in the season was right across from a bar/club I used to spend A LOT of time at on many a Friday nights. It was soooooooo nice to be able to really enjoy the conversation, the sights, and sounds, (and of course the ice cream!) without the longing/wanting to be at the bar and the feeling of being sad/mad that I couldn't/don't drink anymore. When I found sobriety again, I never thought I would get to this place. Well I did. Time just takes time sometimes
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Back home in my lovely bed...all the animals survived. I to turn to shopping when the cravings get tough. At least I have something to show for spending my money.
I actually loved all the Star Wars movies. An ex and I used to have weekends with Star Wars, Lord of the Rings or the Godfather movies. Yet I detest Nicholas Sparks. Wonder if there is somewhere I need to turn in my female card.
I actually loved all the Star Wars movies. An ex and I used to have weekends with Star Wars, Lord of the Rings or the Godfather movies. Yet I detest Nicholas Sparks. Wonder if there is somewhere I need to turn in my female card.
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Lunar, I have one of those too! He is a Mexican Redknee. Is yours a ready-to-molt female redknee? She looks like it. We adopted ours from a shelter (seriously). He doesn't have too may years left.
Great job starting fitness training, Weasel. I need to get back on the trails and do some exercise soon.
MarathonMan, it is great to see you back here. Congrats on completing rehab!
Canguy, glad you got through your house guest's visit. Congratulations on staying sober.
I survived the Renaissance Faire and a trip to IKEA. I taught my son a new word today: enochlophobia - fear of crowds. He doesn't like crowds either. It was nice to spend one-on-one time with him and we had fun, too. Getting out of bed did wonders to help my depression today. I am back on my meds, too.
Great job starting fitness training, Weasel. I need to get back on the trails and do some exercise soon.
MarathonMan, it is great to see you back here. Congrats on completing rehab!
Canguy, glad you got through your house guest's visit. Congratulations on staying sober.
I survived the Renaissance Faire and a trip to IKEA. I taught my son a new word today: enochlophobia - fear of crowds. He doesn't like crowds either. It was nice to spend one-on-one time with him and we had fun, too. Getting out of bed did wonders to help my depression today. I am back on my meds, too.
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Hi everyone. ..can't get caught up on all the posts. Am taking a brief break from watching the new movie Exodus. Christian Bale plays Moses. I like him...to say the least.
Perfect Friday night. ..comfy and warm. Had to lite the pellet stove cause it got cold today. Funny thing is the pollen count dropped and I stopped sneezing. Ya take the good with the bad.
OK - back to the movie.
Perfect Friday night. ..comfy and warm. Had to lite the pellet stove cause it got cold today. Funny thing is the pollen count dropped and I stopped sneezing. Ya take the good with the bad.
OK - back to the movie.
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Welp ~
Imagine my lack of surprise. There IS an obvious word for IKEA Phobia. Not that there's anything wrong with that Phobia...
IKEAphobia
The fear of being stuck in IKEA and not being able to find your way out.
There's no way that I'm going back to IKEA. I spent an hour in that maze of a store trying to escape. My wife says I have a case of IKEAphobia!
Urban Dictionary: IKEAphobia
Me, I like the Latin, or other, derivations to describe various Phobias. I guess those remind me of the made-up words from my fav old 'Roadrunner' Cartoons. Must be because I'm out here in Roadrunner -> Wile E. Coyote Territory that those Cartoons come to mind.
Before the Rain stopped a short time ago, I took the Pooch out for his last evening Nocturnicus Whizbladdermus. So, here he is in his dampened glory. My new Trailer Space technique is to make the Dinette into a 2nd Bed, and put his Bowser Bed on it. Along with his favorite Toy. My well-aged Slip-On Shoe seen at bottom left. Then, I have just enough room for this nice Camp Chair w/a recycled piece of Cherry Cabinet Wood to use as a Lap Table/TV Tray for Dinner. Hang the Verizon Air Modem 'Pez' remotely on a 3 Meter USB Cable in the Kitchen Window for a clear shot to the Cell Tower, and I'm smokin' on line! This Camping Joint has WiFi, but it bogs down - as do they all - as just about every Space fills up tonight, and Folks hop on that freebie connection.
Tent Campers on either side of me. A >$120k Mercedes Chassis RV catty-corner. A gleaming new 'Airstream' pulled by a 2015 Ford Diesel Truck. ~$85k + ~$70k, at least. BBQs goin'. Dogs being walked. ATVs en masse trailered in to ride the endless Desert Paths.
No boredom in Sobriety, lemme tell ya. Life Is A Carnival!
'Life Is A Carnival' ~ The Band ~ Live
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Imagine my lack of surprise. There IS an obvious word for IKEA Phobia. Not that there's anything wrong with that Phobia...
IKEAphobia
The fear of being stuck in IKEA and not being able to find your way out.
There's no way that I'm going back to IKEA. I spent an hour in that maze of a store trying to escape. My wife says I have a case of IKEAphobia!
Urban Dictionary: IKEAphobia
Me, I like the Latin, or other, derivations to describe various Phobias. I guess those remind me of the made-up words from my fav old 'Roadrunner' Cartoons. Must be because I'm out here in Roadrunner -> Wile E. Coyote Territory that those Cartoons come to mind.
Before the Rain stopped a short time ago, I took the Pooch out for his last evening Nocturnicus Whizbladdermus. So, here he is in his dampened glory. My new Trailer Space technique is to make the Dinette into a 2nd Bed, and put his Bowser Bed on it. Along with his favorite Toy. My well-aged Slip-On Shoe seen at bottom left. Then, I have just enough room for this nice Camp Chair w/a recycled piece of Cherry Cabinet Wood to use as a Lap Table/TV Tray for Dinner. Hang the Verizon Air Modem 'Pez' remotely on a 3 Meter USB Cable in the Kitchen Window for a clear shot to the Cell Tower, and I'm smokin' on line! This Camping Joint has WiFi, but it bogs down - as do they all - as just about every Space fills up tonight, and Folks hop on that freebie connection.
Tent Campers on either side of me. A >$120k Mercedes Chassis RV catty-corner. A gleaming new 'Airstream' pulled by a 2015 Ford Diesel Truck. ~$85k + ~$70k, at least. BBQs goin'. Dogs being walked. ATVs en masse trailered in to ride the endless Desert Paths.
No boredom in Sobriety, lemme tell ya. Life Is A Carnival!
'Life Is A Carnival' ~ The Band ~ Live
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Sounds cool, MesaMan. I love Airstreams. Lucky folks and a cute pup.
How about flåtpakallenwrechaphobia? I have spent many nights trying to rig a better way to get those allen screws in faster. I am about to do it again tonight.
How about flåtpakallenwrechaphobia? I have spent many nights trying to rig a better way to get those allen screws in faster. I am about to do it again tonight.
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Brilliant! LOVE that word!
I've got this neato set of Fastener Heads WITH extension piece. How 'bout something like that, and a Cordless Drill? Cut a piece off an el cheapo Allen Wrench, and chuck it. Into the Drill, that is. My Dewalt Cordless Drill has a bunch of Clutch settings, so you can have it start to slip and not over-tighten things once they seat fully in. I also use a tiny drop of Dishwashing Soap on Screw and Bolt Threads.
The RV Geeks all use Power Drills now to rapidly turn and extend down the Stabilizer Jacks at their RV/Trailer corners. I don't 'do' IKEA, but I have done Flat Pack 'stuff'. It's mega-huge in Japan. You can haul the Furniture to your tiny 'Rabbit Hutch' Apartment, as they call them. 20' x 20' is a standard Apt. size in Urban areas. This explains Futons, and small Tables with tiny Electric Grills built into the center of them.
They even have lil Disposable Wheels strapped on the Flat Pack to make Urban Transport easy.
I've got this neato set of Fastener Heads WITH extension piece. How 'bout something like that, and a Cordless Drill? Cut a piece off an el cheapo Allen Wrench, and chuck it. Into the Drill, that is. My Dewalt Cordless Drill has a bunch of Clutch settings, so you can have it start to slip and not over-tighten things once they seat fully in. I also use a tiny drop of Dishwashing Soap on Screw and Bolt Threads.
The RV Geeks all use Power Drills now to rapidly turn and extend down the Stabilizer Jacks at their RV/Trailer corners. I don't 'do' IKEA, but I have done Flat Pack 'stuff'. It's mega-huge in Japan. You can haul the Furniture to your tiny 'Rabbit Hutch' Apartment, as they call them. 20' x 20' is a standard Apt. size in Urban areas. This explains Futons, and small Tables with tiny Electric Grills built into the center of them.
They even have lil Disposable Wheels strapped on the Flat Pack to make Urban Transport easy.
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Originally Posted by happyandfree 
Hi everyone. ..can't get caught up on all the posts. Am taking a brief break from watching the new movie Exodus. Christian Bale plays Moses. I like him...to say the least. Perfect Friday night. ..comfy and warm. Had to lite the pellet stove cause it got cold today. Funny thing is the pollen count dropped and I stopped sneezing. Ya take the good with the bad. OK - back to the movie.
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Originally Posted by MesaMan
Brilliant! LOVE that word!
I've got this neato set of Fastener Heads WITH extension piece. How 'bout something like that, and a Cordless Drill? Cut a piece off an el cheapo Allen Wrench, and chuck it. Into the Drill, that is. My Dewalt Cordless Drill has a bunch of Clutch settings, so you can have it start to slip and not over-tighten things once they seat fully in. I also use a tiny drop of Dishwashing Soap on Screw and Bolt Threads.
The RV Geeks all use Power Drills now to rapidly turn and extend down the Stabilizer Jacks at their RV/Trailer corners. I don't 'do' IKEA, but I have done Flat Pack 'stuff'. It's mega-huge in Japan. You can haul the Furniture to your tiny 'Rabbit Hutch' Apartment, as they call them. 20' x 20' is a standard Apt. size in Urban areas. This explains Futons, and small Tables with tiny Electric Grills built into the center of them.
They even have lil Disposable Wheels strapped on the Flat Pack to make Urban Transport easy.
I've got this neato set of Fastener Heads WITH extension piece. How 'bout something like that, and a Cordless Drill? Cut a piece off an el cheapo Allen Wrench, and chuck it. Into the Drill, that is. My Dewalt Cordless Drill has a bunch of Clutch settings, so you can have it start to slip and not over-tighten things once they seat fully in. I also use a tiny drop of Dishwashing Soap on Screw and Bolt Threads.
The RV Geeks all use Power Drills now to rapidly turn and extend down the Stabilizer Jacks at their RV/Trailer corners. I don't 'do' IKEA, but I have done Flat Pack 'stuff'. It's mega-huge in Japan. You can haul the Furniture to your tiny 'Rabbit Hutch' Apartment, as they call them. 20' x 20' is a standard Apt. size in Urban areas. This explains Futons, and small Tables with tiny Electric Grills built into the center of them.
They even have lil Disposable Wheels strapped on the Flat Pack to make Urban Transport easy.
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