Stay Sober This Weekend June 4th Until.....
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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Very late but in!
I'm feeling bright and free today! I was scheduled to babysit my 4-y-o granddaughter and 1 y-o grandson for the weekend, but now my son-in-law has postponed the trip till their anniversary in November!
So the onslaught of screeching will not occur tonight!
I'm feeling bright and free today! I was scheduled to babysit my 4-y-o granddaughter and 1 y-o grandson for the weekend, but now my son-in-law has postponed the trip till their anniversary in November!
So the onslaught of screeching will not occur tonight!
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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MM, I saw your gigantic doors from NORAD. I've been inside doors like that, too.
For our 25th anniversary, we went to visit the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. It is a very elegant resort from the 1800s where socialites and presidents used to spend their summers.
The reason we were interested, though, is because there is a huge fallout shelter underneath that was built during the Cold War for the President and Congress to live in case of nuclear attack.
The doors were really cool. Though we didn't get to see much of the inside because the facility has been bought by a railroad company and is now used mainly for data storage, what we did see was cool. We saw living quarters, the kitchen and dining hall, the infirmary, and a couple of other things.
To get there, we had to catch a van from the resort and wait at the hidden entrance until somebody activated the blast doors.
That was five years ago.
I know a couple who went last month--and now visitors just walk in through a connecting hallway--no more waiting for the blast doors to open.
Plus, to keep the enormous resort profitable, they've installed a casino in an unused wing that used to be a nightclub.
For our 25th anniversary, we went to visit the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. It is a very elegant resort from the 1800s where socialites and presidents used to spend their summers.
The reason we were interested, though, is because there is a huge fallout shelter underneath that was built during the Cold War for the President and Congress to live in case of nuclear attack.
The doors were really cool. Though we didn't get to see much of the inside because the facility has been bought by a railroad company and is now used mainly for data storage, what we did see was cool. We saw living quarters, the kitchen and dining hall, the infirmary, and a couple of other things.
To get there, we had to catch a van from the resort and wait at the hidden entrance until somebody activated the blast doors.
That was five years ago.
I know a couple who went last month--and now visitors just walk in through a connecting hallway--no more waiting for the blast doors to open.
Plus, to keep the enormous resort profitable, they've installed a casino in an unused wing that used to be a nightclub.
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Unshackled
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Happy Friday Sobrietists!
This afternoon I am taking the series 65 exam (Investment Adviser) for which I have been studying for the past 6 weeks. My scores on the practice tests have improved recently, so I have some confidence going in. I'd rate my chances of passing in the 70-75% range.
If I was still drinking I would never be in a position to even take the exam, so in reality I have already passed a much more important test. I think that perspective alone gives me an attitude of confidence.
For all newcomers:
Change is possible.
Hope is reasonable.
You can do this.
This afternoon I am taking the series 65 exam (Investment Adviser) for which I have been studying for the past 6 weeks. My scores on the practice tests have improved recently, so I have some confidence going in. I'd rate my chances of passing in the 70-75% range.
If I was still drinking I would never be in a position to even take the exam, so in reality I have already passed a much more important test. I think that perspective alone gives me an attitude of confidence.
For all newcomers:
Change is possible.
Hope is reasonable.
You can do this.
A simple guy making his way
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maine
Posts: 7,864
Good luck nons!
I had a good laugh coming into work to get to the gym. I recently had my car worked on at the dealer. They must have turned off the automatic settings for my lights. I was driving this morning around dawn so I figured if it was dark enough they would go on. Some guy passed me and screams out his window... "Turn your lights on A-hole!!!" Welp.... I turned them on and laughed saying yup.... I'm an Ahole alright!
Then walking into the building I see someone walking in the distance to the same door I was headed for. He had on those funny bike riding clothes I have a tendency to bash. I thought who dresses these people? Ugh...... Turned out to be the president and CEO. Very nice guy. We walked in together and I thought wow... This guy has over $80 million in stock to his name. Wonder what that feels like. ..... Still wears funny clothes!!!!!
At my desk and ready for the day.
Fromadistance.... Need to check in!!!!
I had a good laugh coming into work to get to the gym. I recently had my car worked on at the dealer. They must have turned off the automatic settings for my lights. I was driving this morning around dawn so I figured if it was dark enough they would go on. Some guy passed me and screams out his window... "Turn your lights on A-hole!!!" Welp.... I turned them on and laughed saying yup.... I'm an Ahole alright!
Then walking into the building I see someone walking in the distance to the same door I was headed for. He had on those funny bike riding clothes I have a tendency to bash. I thought who dresses these people? Ugh...... Turned out to be the president and CEO. Very nice guy. We walked in together and I thought wow... This guy has over $80 million in stock to his name. Wonder what that feels like. ..... Still wears funny clothes!!!!!
At my desk and ready for the day.
Fromadistance.... Need to check in!!!!
Marchia in Aeternum
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
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Originally Posted by Weasel1966 
Then walking into the building I see someone walking in the distance to the same door I was headed for. He had on those funny bike riding clothes I have a tendency to bash. I thought who dresses these people? Ugh...... Turned out to be the president and CEO. Very nice guy. We walked in together and I thought wow... This guy has over $80 million in stock to his name. Wonder what that feels like. ..... Still wears funny clothes!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Weasel1966
Good luck nons! I had a good laugh coming into work to get to the gym. I recently had my car worked on at the dealer. They must have turned off the automatic settings for my lights. I was driving this morning around dawn so I figured if it was dark enough they would go on. Some guy passed me and screams out his window... "Turn your lights on A-hole!!!" Welp.... I turned them on and laughed saying yup.... I'm an Ahole alright! Then walking into the building I see someone walking in the distance to the same door I was headed for. He had on those funny bike riding clothes I have a tendency to bash. I thought who dresses these people? Ugh...... Turned out to be the president and CEO. Very nice guy. We walked in together and I thought wow... This guy has over $80 million in stock to his name. Wonder what that feels like. ..... Still wears funny clothes!!!!! At my desk and ready for the day. Fromadistance.... Need to check in!!!!
A simple guy making his way
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Hope no offense Tang. I get why they are good for the need. I am a cotton kind of guy. And I am certain others think I dress rather drab in my earth tones or loud when I love to wear my bright colors.
Doesn't really matter just I had to laugh at the situation.
Doesn't really matter just I had to laugh at the situation.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Midwest
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Turn your lights on a hole? And good morning to you too, gentle sir! May you have a lovely day. What a cheery soul.
Dreary here with overcast skies but that's okay. Good morning all.
Winter weather for canguy, and soup. Good to see you.
Gilmer, you dodged that one. Temporarily. Enjoy the peace and quiet.
Talk to you all later
Dreary here with overcast skies but that's okay. Good morning all.
Winter weather for canguy, and soup. Good to see you.
Gilmer, you dodged that one. Temporarily. Enjoy the peace and quiet.
Talk to you all later
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Originally Posted by Weasel1966
Hope no offense Tang. I get why they are good for the need. I am a cotton kind of guy. And I am certain others think I dress rather drab in my earth tones or loud when I love to wear my bright colors.
Doesn't really matter just I had to laugh at the situation.
Doesn't really matter just I had to laugh at the situation.
I am a wears all black kind of girl. It is just easier that way.
Good morning Sober Enders!!!
Happy Friday!!
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Morning all, planning to stay close this weekend, still feeling a bit off but at the same time, like I'm at the edge of something revelatory.
Dharma, love the photo of the yellow labs. My dog looks like the one in the second seat. Gotta love a lab!
Oh you adventurous thrill-seekers. Maybe that's what's missing from my life. I have an innate aversion to loud, fast machines and physical challenges. What a wuss I am. Most of the risky things I've done (other than stupid drunken antics) I did so my kids would take some risks. Like jumping off a cliff into Lake Superior.
Looks to be a beautiful sunny day. Happy Friday!
Dharma, love the photo of the yellow labs. My dog looks like the one in the second seat. Gotta love a lab!
Oh you adventurous thrill-seekers. Maybe that's what's missing from my life. I have an innate aversion to loud, fast machines and physical challenges. What a wuss I am. Most of the risky things I've done (other than stupid drunken antics) I did so my kids would take some risks. Like jumping off a cliff into Lake Superior.
Looks to be a beautiful sunny day. Happy Friday!
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Originally Posted by Weasel1966
Hope no offense Tang. I get why they are good for the need. I am a cotton kind of guy. And I am certain others think I dress rather drab in my earth tones or loud when I love to wear my bright colors. Doesn't really matter just I had to laugh at the situation.
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I like the all black look for my exercise attire as well, Olive. Some may say that my collection of black yoga pants is excessive... Those people aren't my friends. Lol
I've got an oral surgery coming up next week, so I've used it as an excuse to eat whatever I want lately. All that hotdogs with ketchup talk last weekend lead to hotdogs for dinner two nights in a row this week. (And for the record...with ketchup is the way I roll.). I think fajitas are in order for tonight.
TGIF!!! And bring on summer!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8c14buJtYSs
I've got an oral surgery coming up next week, so I've used it as an excuse to eat whatever I want lately. All that hotdogs with ketchup talk last weekend lead to hotdogs for dinner two nights in a row this week. (And for the record...with ketchup is the way I roll.). I think fajitas are in order for tonight.
TGIF!!! And bring on summer!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8c14buJtYSs
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Originally Posted by Conquest
I like the all black look for my exercise attire as well, Olive. Some may say that my collection of black yoga pants is excessive... Those people aren't my friends. Lol
I have thrown in a tiny bit of white for the summer, to the shock of most people who know me.
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It's funny isn't it, I never feel like I have the energy to exercise later than mid morning - it's like I have a window of opportunity and if I miss it then it's gone.
Glad you are looking after yourself Ruby
Behan, I am at home over this weekend but on Monday I am off to watch the 24 hour at Le Mans with some buddies. We play a bit of golf over there too
It's something I have gone to for 20 years now - it used to be a 5 day long booze up but these days we are a bit more "pipe and slippers" types. Plenty of nice food and other distractions ( I am not the only teetotaler either)
I am still concerned but I also think it's something I need to do.
Glad you are looking after yourself Ruby
Behan, I am at home over this weekend but on Monday I am off to watch the 24 hour at Le Mans with some buddies. We play a bit of golf over there too
It's something I have gone to for 20 years now - it used to be a 5 day long booze up but these days we are a bit more "pipe and slippers" types. Plenty of nice food and other distractions ( I am not the only teetotaler either)
I am still concerned but I also think it's something I need to do.
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