It really does get better weekender 13-15 jan
saoutchik
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Hi Circlewagons, there is always room
STDragon the canal towpath was packed with joggers last weekend, same reason I expect
Elm Street is in nearby Clerkenwell JackDsMissus so I should be OK in my little patch of London
As well as people who are determined to get off drugs and alcohol because they want and/or need to now is also a time when many people are overspent from Christmas and making new financial plans, as a result there are far fewer people out socialising than at other times of the year. So if it's going to be boring AND there's a chance of bumping into Freddy Kruger why not lay off the booze and do something more interesting - and tell us about it on Weekenders naturally
STDragon the canal towpath was packed with joggers last weekend, same reason I expect
Elm Street is in nearby Clerkenwell JackDsMissus so I should be OK in my little patch of London
As well as people who are determined to get off drugs and alcohol because they want and/or need to now is also a time when many people are overspent from Christmas and making new financial plans, as a result there are far fewer people out socialising than at other times of the year. So if it's going to be boring AND there's a chance of bumping into Freddy Kruger why not lay off the booze and do something more interesting - and tell us about it on Weekenders naturally
saoutchik
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Glad you lived to tell the tale Site1Q
I took this pic about 50 minutes ago. You may recognise the Olympic Stadium and "Orbit" statue. It is extremely bleak on a freezung day in January
I took this pic about 50 minutes ago. You may recognise the Olympic Stadium and "Orbit" statue. It is extremely bleak on a freezung day in January
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When were the Olympics in London?
I was born on a 13. It wasn't Friday, no Freddie in the picture.
I'm over this cold weather. If it's gonna be this cold, at least it could snow. I like the snow, miss it. When I moved to the PNW we got regular snow, now it never happens. *sniff*
To all those lurkers of the thread, join in!! The Weekenders kept me busy on many weekends in the early days.
You can make it through a weekend without drinking. Wait till you see how awesome it is.
I was born on a 13. It wasn't Friday, no Freddie in the picture.
I'm over this cold weather. If it's gonna be this cold, at least it could snow. I like the snow, miss it. When I moved to the PNW we got regular snow, now it never happens. *sniff*
To all those lurkers of the thread, join in!! The Weekenders kept me busy on many weekends in the early days.
You can make it through a weekend without drinking. Wait till you see how awesome it is.
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I was thinking this AM of the pros and cons of drinking. We think its this great stress reliever that gives us confidence and makes people like us but the cons far outweigh the pro's that really aren't pro's anyway. Great opening to the bus this weekend. I'm onboard
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Hi Sao -
Is the stadium still in use?
I've been feeling somewhat bored & complacent lately and I know that's not good for my recovery. I posted in my class that isolation is my enemy in active addiction & in recovery so it's time to heed my own words & get out of this rut. Being sick hasn't helped!
Is the stadium still in use?
I've been feeling somewhat bored & complacent lately and I know that's not good for my recovery. I posted in my class that isolation is my enemy in active addiction & in recovery so it's time to heed my own words & get out of this rut. Being sick hasn't helped!
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Hi, weekenders.
My day it work is over. At home now and waiting for the Skype call to discuss my own project. Busy Friday. And I love this this way!
Sao - Great picture, as always.
Bimini - Olympics in London was about 5 years ago. I remember that because I was still drinking. And I am 4 years and 3 months sober)
Have a great day/evening, everyone.
My day it work is over. At home now and waiting for the Skype call to discuss my own project. Busy Friday. And I love this this way!
Sao - Great picture, as always.
Bimini - Olympics in London was about 5 years ago. I remember that because I was still drinking. And I am 4 years and 3 months sober)
Have a great day/evening, everyone.
saoutchik
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Hi Graciepearl & Ina
Hi bibiniblue and Gilmer
Glad you have plans DBTD they are a big help. Some bits will be tough but the hangover free mornings and daytimes will be great
Get well soon Hopefully you can get out a bit this weekend bandicoot
The stadium is still in use, after costing the taxpayer billions it was sold to a pornographer for a pittance by London's previous Mayor and is now the home to the pornographer's football (soccer) club West Ham United. Grrrr....
Hi bibiniblue and Gilmer
Glad you have plans DBTD they are a big help. Some bits will be tough but the hangover free mornings and daytimes will be great
Originally Posted by bandicoot2 
Hi Sao -
Is the stadium still in use?
I've been feeling somewhat bored & complacent lately and I know that's not good for my recovery. I posted in my class that isolation is my enemy in active addiction & in recovery so it's time to heed my own words & get out of this rut. Being sick hasn't helped!
Is the stadium still in use?
I've been feeling somewhat bored & complacent lately and I know that's not good for my recovery. I posted in my class that isolation is my enemy in active addiction & in recovery so it's time to heed my own words & get out of this rut. Being sick hasn't helped!
The stadium is still in use, after costing the taxpayer billions it was sold to a pornographer for a pittance by London's previous Mayor and is now the home to the pornographer's football (soccer) club West Ham United. Grrrr....
saoutchik
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Yay Trees!
This Friday is the last one that there is no indoor Crazy Golf for me. It has been really good for me as I can meet my few friends that are normal drinkers. I obviously don't go near the bar but they can get a drink and play, because we have the golf as a distraction I do not get the urge to drink like I would if it was in a place with drinking associations ie a bar or pub (this is in addition to the usual conversation that you would normally have when seeing friends). The only downside is that I am not very good at it AND a bad loser!
It is not easy to socialise sober but worth putting some effort in to finding non drinking or not drink focused activities because we are human and need to be connected
This Friday is the last one that there is no indoor Crazy Golf for me. It has been really good for me as I can meet my few friends that are normal drinkers. I obviously don't go near the bar but they can get a drink and play, because we have the golf as a distraction I do not get the urge to drink like I would if it was in a place with drinking associations ie a bar or pub (this is in addition to the usual conversation that you would normally have when seeing friends). The only downside is that I am not very good at it AND a bad loser!
It is not easy to socialise sober but worth putting some effort in to finding non drinking or not drink focused activities because we are human and need to be connected
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Here's to my first sober weekend since august. I've been reflecting on all the things I did in almost 1 month sober and how happy with life I was becoming. Nothing to fear from this Friday the 13th 😄
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Oh those little snakelets of addiction are starting to whisper: long weekend, lots of free time and extra money, "go ahead, you can afford to ..."
Phaser set to incinerate, compass set to sobriety.
I'm going to get some healthy groceries at the Asian store, take a quick nap when I get home, then make use of that time with some good reading and some online games. Maybe even a little housework this weekend, but I'm not ready to commit to that. =O
Phaser set to incinerate, compass set to sobriety.
I'm going to get some healthy groceries at the Asian store, take a quick nap when I get home, then make use of that time with some good reading and some online games. Maybe even a little housework this weekend, but I'm not ready to commit to that. =O
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Welcome to Weekenders Catfishkid, being able to do things is definitely one of the big plus points
Sounds good Solarion
I got quite a lot of fresh air today and it has made me tired so early night for me
Sounds good Solarion
I got quite a lot of fresh air today and it has made me tired so early night for me
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It is difficult for me to explain about my family - my mother's family that is. She has 7 brothers and sisters. 3 of her sisters lived with my Granny until she died. I was actually living there too for a while - at my Grandmother's request. 5 women in that house did not equal an easy atmosphere.
Anyway I didn't know until later that my Granny did have money. She left her house to 3 of her daughters. The money in her account - was a substantial amount - was supposed to be divided between my mom and 2 others. My mom had not spoken to 3 of them for over a year because there was money missing and when it was questioned, one of them went nuts and threw us out of the house.
Anyway my parents met them today...I was afraid things might kick off but it was quite civilised. They did confirm that my uncle has been calling my dad awful names. One of them claims my Gran gave her 100,000 as a "gift". My mother says that is unlikely as my Gran told her that my aunt asked her for money before. My Gran told her no and if she needed money to sell one of her houses. She told my parents today that the money was a gift and she has no intention of paying it back. So...that leaves the others...with what?
On a different topic my mom has quite a sense of humour. Her brother (the one who calls us names) is an extremely wealthy farmer. My mom has now taken to calling him 'wellingtons".
I never knew my aunt would be so greedy. See how people change at the merest hint of money?
Anyway it's nothing to do with me but...I am quite hurt that they would call my parents names. My father was a fan of a comedienne called Catherine Tate - her catchphrase was something like "am I bovvered?" (bothered) and he has been repeating it all night.
Anyway I didn't know until later that my Granny did have money. She left her house to 3 of her daughters. The money in her account - was a substantial amount - was supposed to be divided between my mom and 2 others. My mom had not spoken to 3 of them for over a year because there was money missing and when it was questioned, one of them went nuts and threw us out of the house.
Anyway my parents met them today...I was afraid things might kick off but it was quite civilised. They did confirm that my uncle has been calling my dad awful names. One of them claims my Gran gave her 100,000 as a "gift". My mother says that is unlikely as my Gran told her that my aunt asked her for money before. My Gran told her no and if she needed money to sell one of her houses. She told my parents today that the money was a gift and she has no intention of paying it back. So...that leaves the others...with what?
On a different topic my mom has quite a sense of humour. Her brother (the one who calls us names) is an extremely wealthy farmer. My mom has now taken to calling him 'wellingtons".
I never knew my aunt would be so greedy. See how people change at the merest hint of money?
Anyway it's nothing to do with me but...I am quite hurt that they would call my parents names. My father was a fan of a comedienne called Catherine Tate - her catchphrase was something like "am I bovvered?" (bothered) and he has been repeating it all night.
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