Leshar

Posting here because I'm afraid I might drink. Really struggling even after two years sober. I don't want to drink, but I'm angry I can't numb out. Emotions are overwhelming. Glad to have SR.
Good luck with the driving lessons, Tetra. Aren't roundabouts fun? Not.

Venecia

Glad you're here, Leshar.

Do you exercise? On the other end of the spectrum, is there a place where you could indulge in something chocolate-y yummy?

Stay close.

MLD51

Don't feel guilty, Frick! Isn't that just what the financial aid is for? Celebrate with some other treat. Like cake or ice cream or whatever.

Leshar

Thanks, Venecia. No, I haven't exercised in ages. I like a Haagen Daz ice cream bar for a treat. I think I need to join a gym.

Jsbodhi

Tetra: I've been to Ireland and those roundabouts are terrifying and I wasn't even driving!!!!

biminiblue

Leshar, you've made it though some tough times. They always pass. Have you looked at Positive Thinking?

You'll make it through this too, because you deserve a good life and there is no room for us for drinking in a good life.

Weasel1966

Hey team... I have been absent but here now!

Got a flat tire last night. Fixed by the guy with a neck tattoo. That was fun! Only 4 bucks.

I need to catch up.

Venecia

Someday, driving through roundabouts will seem like second nature, Tetra. I drove through them in England and kinda liked 'em. They've become much more common in the States these days.

Well, off to an ... appointment? Earlier this spring, I was seeing a guy. Nice man. But no za-za-zou for me ... didn't get the impression he felt any sparks, either. (We were not, you know, involved.) Then I went off to visit the extended fam in New Orleans, then he went off to business matters for a couple weeks in California and we just faded away, save for the occasional exchange of pleasantries on FB.

Out of the blue, earlier this week, he asked me out. Dinner and a small theater show. It took me by surprise but I said 'yes.' I'm hoping that he is viewing as I am -- a couple friends reconnecting for a nice evening. Don't really think it's a date. Right?

Thanks for listening to the ramblings of a middle-aged woman. We now return to our regularly scheduled banter and support.

Soberwolf

We watched strictly aswell Tetra congrats on the driving lessons

We ordered a film I've wanted to see for years its called almost famous

Anyone seen it ?

Jsbodhi

He probably thinks it's a date- I would!

entropy1964

Thanks MLD. I guess I feel like I got out of something I didn't deserve to get out of.....but that was fleeting. I'm mostly feeling pretty darn grateful....so I'm celebrating with a black bean burger. Mmmm

entropy1964

My guess is he thinks its a date!

PurpleKnight

Hang in there Leshar!! Stay close to SR!!

Finished watching the rugby, England crashed out 33-13 to Australia!!

If it's any consolation Tetra, just remember it's never going to get any worse than this roundabout in Swindon, I've had the pleasure of driving through it twice and after over 10yrs of driving, still hadn't the foggiest clue:

biminiblue

"Almost Famous" is my all-time favorite movie.

I'm a little embarrassed to say how many times I've seen it...as a matter of fact, I won't even watch anything with Kate Hudson in it other than "Almost Famous," because I so identified with her character.

I'm still a bit delusional.

Della1968

It's a date! Have fun!

Love Almost Famous. I am lazy today.

Tetra I hate driving circles.

MesaMan

A fine Day...

Salmon and Ahi Tuna Sushi Rolls for a late Breakfast. Because we're Grown-Ups, and we can. Gotta good Pic of it, but that can wait.

Just got back from a local Festival where we caught some fine Blues Gee_tar work from a Pro in the Park. All kinda Health Food. Bacon-rolled Sausage on a Stick. The usual Burgers; Brats; Dogs; and Fish & Chips. Fresh local Apples slathered with Ice Cream and Butterscotch Syrup. Kettle Corn and Cotton Candy. Strudel. Some kinda fried Dough resembling a Pretzel, coated in Powered Sugar and Lawd knows what else. A Diabetic's Dream...

There was a local Beer Garden that was packed, but I was on the hunt for fresh-squoze Lemonade.

Because it was for some High School Fundraiser, Da Retired Teacher Wife sprung for some Cupcakes. There was nothing to carry them away with, so we chowed them on the spot. A lil Planning Oversight...

We registered to Vote here in our new Home County.

An Apple Orchard around for >100 years was selling their Fruit with a few of these Carved Pumpkins below as Eye Candy. Kinda reminded me of a certain ex-President.

Stellar People Watching, of course, in excellent Weather.

This 1 Minute Dance Vid is making the rounds today, Tetra. Hope Springs Eternal, eh?

- A Seasoned Dance Vet Bustin' Her Moves -



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Behan

Thanks for the encouraging words earlier folks!

Long day. At a huge funeral in Mrs B home town. Sad day. Lots of drinking afterwards. We left early enough. I collected a few drunken stragglers later on. I think I'm getting a little more used to these events sober.

B

Della1968

Leshar you have got this I believe in you!

MM I haven't had carbs other than veggies in 2 months. I think your post put me in a coma.

Della1968

Proud of you B!

PurpleKnight

Great show is Almost Famous, Kate Hudson does a brilliant job!!

Venicia . . . I think it's a date!!

Looks very cool indeed Mesa, defo an ex US president!!

You did great Behan!!