Weekender Thread 19-23 October 2018
Sober-T- Dragon
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 8,764
'68 Mustang for a Love Bug? Can't decide who got the better deal...
My green hornet didn't last long. It snapped a piston rod and punched several holes in the block. My travelin' buddy insisted all it need was more oil. The same nut who later insited a band-aid would fix the tire puncture on my second car.
He wonders why I stopped taking his calls.
My green hornet didn't last long. It snapped a piston rod and punched several holes in the block. My travelin' buddy insisted all it need was more oil. The same nut who later insited a band-aid would fix the tire puncture on my second car.
He wonders why I stopped taking his calls.
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,209
Morning, I hope everyone made it through the weekend. If not then make it soon.
I like your smoker Mark, living in a flat (apartment) I don't have one but there is a really cool steam train shaped smoker nearby.
I like your smoker Mark, living in a flat (apartment) I don't have one but there is a really cool steam train shaped smoker nearby.
Sober since October
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: In the world in my eyes...Somewhere I've never been before...
Posts: 7,355
Morning, weekenders !
Congrats on Day 20, Justin.
Today, not long after I woke up and was having my second cup of coffee I got a message that was nothing more than works of magic. Butterfly effect.
Some fruit of my actions, being a direct result of working on my sobriety, and while I was in the very dark place of my life, just came back to me in the most impossible way that got me chills all over my body.
I can't disclose more, but I am just beyond excited. Just to be clear - it won't change my life on some material level, but it allowed me to feel the workings of the Universe where everything is interconnected.
Magical.
Beautiful day.
Have a great week, everyone.
Congrats on Day 20, Justin.
Today, not long after I woke up and was having my second cup of coffee I got a message that was nothing more than works of magic. Butterfly effect.
Some fruit of my actions, being a direct result of working on my sobriety, and while I was in the very dark place of my life, just came back to me in the most impossible way that got me chills all over my body.
I can't disclose more, but I am just beyond excited. Just to be clear - it won't change my life on some material level, but it allowed me to feel the workings of the Universe where everything is interconnected.
Magical.
Beautiful day.
Have a great week, everyone.
Guest
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: UK
Posts: 1,280
Good morning.
Today I make it to 5 months.
The past week has been hard but I have weathered the storm and the waters are much calmer now.
Thanks to those of you who posted messages of support this weekend, it made a big difference and is much appreciated - thanks Gilmer, Willow, Vinnie, zoeydog, MantaLady, Sao, Mark, STDragon and if I've forgotten anyone I apologise
Best wishes,
John
Today I make it to 5 months.
The past week has been hard but I have weathered the storm and the waters are much calmer now.
Thanks to those of you who posted messages of support this weekend, it made a big difference and is much appreciated - thanks Gilmer, Willow, Vinnie, zoeydog, MantaLady, Sao, Mark, STDragon and if I've forgotten anyone I apologise
Best wishes,
John
Ocean Lover!
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: You know nothing Jon Snow - UK
Posts: 2,604
Hey peeps! What a beautiful sober Monday morning!
I am going to take a break from SR as I am getting frustrated by some of the recovery fundamentalists on here of late. None of the lovely weekenders are in this camp btw, you guys and gals are all bloody marvellous! Some of these people jump on you like a pack of self righteous dogs if you don’t meet their expectations of what recovery should look like, I find I am posting less and less and don’t want to put myself in the firing line. It knocks my confidence and makes me feel like what I am doing is wrong and not good enough or I am deluded or in denial. I am sober, new to recovery and proud of how far I have come. What I am doing is working for me.
I’d like to check out this thread now and again but the temptation to then read other threads is there so I am going to try and keep off the site altogether and build up a thicker skin!
Big hugs and much love to my wonderful weekender family xxx
I am going to take a break from SR as I am getting frustrated by some of the recovery fundamentalists on here of late. None of the lovely weekenders are in this camp btw, you guys and gals are all bloody marvellous! Some of these people jump on you like a pack of self righteous dogs if you don’t meet their expectations of what recovery should look like, I find I am posting less and less and don’t want to put myself in the firing line. It knocks my confidence and makes me feel like what I am doing is wrong and not good enough or I am deluded or in denial. I am sober, new to recovery and proud of how far I have come. What I am doing is working for me.
I’d like to check out this thread now and again but the temptation to then read other threads is there so I am going to try and keep off the site altogether and build up a thicker skin!
Big hugs and much love to my wonderful weekender family xxx
Sober since October
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: In the world in my eyes...Somewhere I've never been before...
Posts: 7,355
Sorry to hear this, Manta, but I understand what you are talking about.
I used to engage in those debates, now I just don't care.
When someone tried to impose righteousness on me on throw this "my sobriety is more legit than your sobriety" stuff, I followed the mantra of one of my favorite boxers - Bernard Hopkins. I don't remember it word by word, but the major theme is: "My addiction is proving people wrong".
So I did.
We are always happy to see you here)
I used to engage in those debates, now I just don't care.
When someone tried to impose righteousness on me on throw this "my sobriety is more legit than your sobriety" stuff, I followed the mantra of one of my favorite boxers - Bernard Hopkins. I don't remember it word by word, but the major theme is: "My addiction is proving people wrong".
So I did.
We are always happy to see you here)
Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 451
Happy Monday, Weekenders!
Check in occasionally Manta to let us know how you're doing. You're a friend.
Congrats to everyone who is doing well (calling out out John and Justin
Some of you are really getting up there in sober days, and I am inspired.
Stay strong, everyone.
Check in occasionally Manta to let us know how you're doing. You're a friend.
Congrats to everyone who is doing well (calling out out John and Justin
Some of you are really getting up there in sober days, and I am inspired. Stay strong, everyone.
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,474
I hope you change your mind ML. This is a great place and still very important to me and my recovery.
I seem to recall you had some personality issues in rehab and worked through it - I hope you can work through them here too.
(not suggesting this is all your fault at all! - just that it's something I believe can be worked through)
the ignore feature is also an option
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I seem to recall you had some personality issues in rehab and worked through it - I hope you can work through them here too.
(not suggesting this is all your fault at all! - just that it's something I believe can be worked through
)the ignore feature is also an option
D
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 25,373
Manta, I get it, I've taken a few breaks from SR in the past.
Like Dee said, it was good for me to work through whatever it was and come back so we'll be here whenever you want to check in. This is a pretty safe place to work through stuff. I've learned a lot about myself on online forums, not just this one.
I do love your stories so you'll be missed. We'll leave a light on.
Midnight, your serendipity is intriguing. You deserve all the good things.
Coffee and instrumental classical music for me (Pandora) to start me off on the right foot. Mornings are so open and full of possibilities.
Like Dee said, it was good for me to work through whatever it was and come back so we'll be here whenever you want to check in. This is a pretty safe place to work through stuff. I've learned a lot about myself on online forums, not just this one.
I do love your stories so you'll be missed. We'll leave a light on.
Midnight, your serendipity is intriguing. You deserve all the good things.
Coffee and instrumental classical music for me (Pandora) to start me off on the right foot. Mornings are so open and full of possibilities.
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