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11-22-2018, 07:44 AM

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Hawkeye13

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Great job Manta!

What a sunrise Mesa--thanks for sharing

11-22-2018, 07:44 AM

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CaptainHaddock

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Great news, Manta! I am really happy for you and know it means a lot, but think that having gotten sober already qualified you as being part of the real world again.

Mark, I must say it’s been years since my dad last made me breakfast. Sounds like you are having a good time indeed.

Gilmer, I’m not sure about that “twurkey” either

11-22-2018, 08:24 AM

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RUL23

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Thanks everyone. Had fun last night. Haven’t laughed that hard sober in a long time. Another four hour drive to finish the trip and arriving at what usually is an absolute family party and booze fest. Praying for myself ha

11-22-2018, 12:06 PM

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Hi everyone!
Congrats Manta!
Glad about your trip Mark, and seeing your safe and well son in Texas
Wow, a LOT of company Gilmer, and good advice for all of us.
Hi Hawk!
Hi Captain!
Wow, you were so fast PJ, it was a blur!
Hi willow! We celebrate stealing the land from the Indians in the US (jk)
Mesa man, thanks for the pic of the 'mesa' and good morning with cuppa joe
Rul23, great realizing you CAN have fun sober and congrats staying sober!

Please forgive me if I've left any of my weekender friends, I love you all...

Going to ABF sister's house with twins for turkey day, hopefully can eat without choking in front of everyone, it's causing me anxiety (for those that don't know, I had neck surgery 3 weeks ago, issues swallowing still).

Thankful for SR
This thread
My ginger ale
and for being fed.

Love and hugs all,

11-22-2018, 12:15 PM

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Gilmer

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I hope all goes smoothly, Free.

11-22-2018, 12:26 PM

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MidnightBlue

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Happy Thanksgiving, weekenders.

I did my two hours of boxing and very thankful for this.

Good night)

11-22-2018, 12:30 PM

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MantaLady

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I get your frustration Free with the swallowing! I had acdf surgery on the top of my spine 2 years ago and they went in from the front of my neck and moved all my throat and tubes and wot not to one side to get to my discs. After I had issues swallowing for a couple of months and even swallowing a mouthful of water was like trying to get a watermelon down my throat whole! Hope you have a good evening though!

Early night for me, take care all and once again Happy Thanksgiving! cx

11-22-2018, 12:56 PM

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Gilmer

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Good night, ML!

11-22-2018, 01:35 PM

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Willow00

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Happy thanksgiving day everyone

I googled it because in Australia we don’t hear much about it. I love the sentiment behind it, giving thanks to God for the harvest, expressing gratitude for everything we have, food on the table, a roof over our head, family and friends by our side ❤️

Thanks for all the ideas about sleeping patterns everyone. I’m going to do experiments and find out what works best. I don’t think the chocolate last night helped one iota but boy was it delicious

Congratulations Mantalady! That’s wonderful news, you’re going to rock that leadership role!

Cooking breakfast for your son is a lovely thing to do Mark

Good luck Free, eat tiny weeny bits and chew lots and drink lots of fluids?

Gilmer I hope you have a wonderful day with all the family and get plenty of timeouts and naps whenever you desire

Today I am grateful for being sober, for waking up hangover-free, for everyone here on SR, for my loving family and their support in getting through the most challenging time in my life, for loving parents for 50 years of my life, for Mum and Dad being safe in God’s care, for me having a safe home, good food, and limitless opportunities to do something amazing with my life (I just have to figure out what)

❤️

11-22-2018, 02:31 PM

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Dee74

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Congrats Manta - had a feeling you'd vet ok

11-22-2018, 02:32 PM

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PhoenixJ

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congrats Manta

11-22-2018, 04:13 PM

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mariposa

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Happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽 day 15 for me.
I'm celebrating thanksgiving sober by a long yoga workout then a lite thanksgiving dinner. I am abroad and just cooking for two. It will be the first time my fiancé ever has eaten yams and stuffing. Be safe and have a great tday SR 🍂

11-22-2018, 07:36 PM

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STDragon

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Hey, wow, good news Manta. Congratulations.

11-22-2018, 09:32 PM

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petals

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Happy thanksgiving.
Huge congrats on the job Manta xx
big hugs. Xx

11-22-2018, 10:27 PM

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Dee74

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Hey mariposa and petals - Hi Dragon

11-22-2018, 10:29 PM

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Just a quick update,

Today went better than expected!! I did have some major anxiety, but I knew that would be the case, this was the first family gathering that I have no drank at in many many years. I haven't announced my sobriety to hardly anyone, because I don't think anyone would take me seriously and I don't want to hear it. But as soon as I arrived at my Father's house, my Step Mom offered me wine and I politely declined, and explained my decision to abstain completely from alcohol. She said she was proud of me, and asked if it was okay for her to drink in front of me... I said yes to be nice but it did make me a little uncomfortable at first but the feeling faded quicker than I thought. But when I went into the den to greet me Father I could immediately tell that he was intoxicated and he didn't say much when I turned down the alcohol he offered me (his brother passed away Monday, so he's been in pretty bad shape) - I just sat there quietly with him and enjoyed his presence. Losing my Uncle makes me realize how important it is to build a better relationship with him, and that time is precious, but I want to spend time with him when he is sober. :/ I'm only 14 days in (YAY 2 WEEKS) but I've faced a lot of challenges and I'm proud of myself for staying strong.

11-22-2018, 11:05 PM

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Willow00

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Well done on 2 weeks helloxdarling, you’re doing really great

11-22-2018, 11:45 PM

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Gilmer

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Sounds like you conquered that hurdle really well, Helloxdarling.

11-22-2018, 11:47 PM

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PhoenixJ

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bump

11-23-2018, 12:17 AM

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Guener

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Manta, that is so wonderful to hear about your contract! I know the anxiety of waiting to hear about the vetting, and it drove my anxiety up to the ceiling. It brightens my heart to hear your news.