When it’s so bad only a drink will do-what can I do? Weekenders 19 - 22 July 2019
Giving up is NOT an option.
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 7,809
Congratulations, Mags! 6 years is amazing. And thank you for the work you do on SR, especially the Weekender!
Finally, our heat wave is over for now. But when it gets as hot as it was last week, severe storms are almost inevitable. Friday/Saturday was especially bad here in Wisconsin. I had to drive my son to Rock Band Camp yesterday, and the route went through some especially hard-hit areas. 80-90 MPH winds do a LOT of damage to trees especially, but buildings, also. Miles and miles of downed and snapped trees by the road, and in towns, trees on houses and vehicles, power lines down, barns and other farm buildings blown apart, streetlights blown over, road signs twisted. I have never seen non-tornado damage that severe over such a large area. Luckily, the camp is north of the hard-hit areas, so everything is fine there.
Monday. I used to really hate Mondays. I don't exactly LOVE them now, but I never have a hangover, so they are a lot easier to deal with. I have been procrastinating at work, because summers are very very quiet here and I am in charge of managing my own time on long-term projects. I'm not the best at that. I work best under pressure, so I tend to put things off until it's nearly too late. Bad bad habit. So today I have promised myself to make some real headway. My anxiety level has been creeping up due to this, so it's time to get things under control.
Finally, our heat wave is over for now. But when it gets as hot as it was last week, severe storms are almost inevitable. Friday/Saturday was especially bad here in Wisconsin. I had to drive my son to Rock Band Camp yesterday, and the route went through some especially hard-hit areas. 80-90 MPH winds do a LOT of damage to trees especially, but buildings, also. Miles and miles of downed and snapped trees by the road, and in towns, trees on houses and vehicles, power lines down, barns and other farm buildings blown apart, streetlights blown over, road signs twisted. I have never seen non-tornado damage that severe over such a large area. Luckily, the camp is north of the hard-hit areas, so everything is fine there.
Monday. I used to really hate Mondays. I don't exactly LOVE them now, but I never have a hangover, so they are a lot easier to deal with. I have been procrastinating at work, because summers are very very quiet here and I am in charge of managing my own time on long-term projects. I'm not the best at that. I work best under pressure, so I tend to put things off until it's nearly too late. Bad bad habit. So today I have promised myself to make some real headway. My anxiety level has been creeping up due to this, so it's time to get things under control.
Magsie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,695
Thanks for the kind words friends.
very much appreciated!
MLD I like the idea of nan bread for pizza, might have a try or ask Mr.M to cook it or bake it?
You could always make an itinerary for planning your days at work?
very much appreciated!MLD I like the idea of nan bread for pizza, might have a try or ask Mr.M to cook it or bake it?
You could always make an itinerary for planning your days at work?
Mr
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: FRANCE
Posts: 5,230
Sounds like wild and dangerous weather MLD.
It got up to 40c in the shade where I live today and more of the same tomorrow. Not weather for digging in the veg patch.
Beautiful photo Willow perfect for bedtime
Nighty night weekenders
It got up to 40c in the shade where I live today and more of the same tomorrow. Not weather for digging in the veg patch.
Beautiful photo Willow perfect for bedtime
Nighty night weekenders
Magsie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,695
Morning Weekenders
We’ve got another hot roasting day forecast for today. I hope anyone working in offices have aircon or a food desk fan. or working out in it! Phew!
It can be tempting to pick up a drink in this hot weather, I do but mine’s an orange topped up with lemonade , who says you need alcohol on a hot day? Not me
We’ve got another hot roasting day forecast for today. I hope anyone working in offices have aircon or a food desk fan.
or working out in it! Phew! It can be tempting to pick up a drink in this hot weather, I do but mine’s an orange topped up with lemonade , who says you need alcohol on a hot day? Not me
Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 519
Heyhey!
Sober and checking in for Day 5!
I have been diving into my workouts as a way of dealing with everything. There is something about laying sweaty on the ground panting and feeling so proud. It makes you not want to lose that feeling, that sober good feeling. My eating habits are better when I workout, my emotions are more in check and I feel much much happier.
Going to bed feeling good.
Night!
Sober and checking in for Day 5!
I have been diving into my workouts as a way of dealing with everything. There is something about laying sweaty on the ground panting and feeling so proud. It makes you not want to lose that feeling, that sober good feeling. My eating habits are better when I workout, my emotions are more in check and I feel much much happier.
Going to bed feeling good.
Night!
Sober-T- Dragon
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 8,763
Morning all,
I had one heck of a craving sweep over me last night as I was reaching in the fridge for a water. If there were a beer in there I might have actually stopped to considered it. I was only thirsty. Chugged that water back then grabbed a juice.
Boy, what a suprise that was! it shook me a little.
I had one heck of a craving sweep over me last night as I was reaching in the fridge for a water. If there were a beer in there I might have actually stopped to considered it. I was only thirsty. Chugged that water back then grabbed a juice.
Boy, what a suprise that was! it shook me a little.
Mr
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: FRANCE
Posts: 5,230
That's mental Dragon.
Nice job though recognizing it and kicking it off.
Sleeping is a bit iffy at the moment.
Bloody heat has me like a character from walking dead. Which one...
Give me snow and rain any day. Probably thought the opposite coming out of winter though.
Well as ya have probably guessed not alot to report french side.
Later weekenders
Nice job though recognizing it and kicking it off.
Sleeping is a bit iffy at the moment.
Bloody heat has me like a character from walking dead. Which one...
Give me snow and rain any day. Probably thought the opposite coming out of winter though.
Well as ya have probably guessed not alot to report french side.
Later weekenders
Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 850
Congrats on 6 years Mags!! I echo what MLD said. Thanks for all the work you do here.
I have been quiet but still reading here every day. I’m on vacation with my mom at the beach and we’re having a great time so far, although the last two days were extremely hot. It stormed last night hardcore, so I’m hoping that brought the heat and humidity down. Otherwise it’s been great. Lots of beach time, relaxing, and seafood. I had a brief struggle when we first got here about drinking but as the week has progressed I have beat the AV down and don’t think much of drinking anymore.
I’m enjoying all the photos, pizza discussions, and daily chat. I also personally enjoy a god crispy thin crust. Margherita pizza with a really good crust is 💯💯.
Enjoy your tuesdays, everyone.
I have been quiet but still reading here every day. I’m on vacation with my mom at the beach and we’re having a great time so far, although the last two days were extremely hot. It stormed last night hardcore, so I’m hoping that brought the heat and humidity down. Otherwise it’s been great. Lots of beach time, relaxing, and seafood. I had a brief struggle when we first got here about drinking but as the week has progressed I have beat the AV down and don’t think much of drinking anymore.
I’m enjoying all the photos, pizza discussions, and daily chat. I also personally enjoy a god crispy thin crust. Margherita pizza with a really good crust is 💯💯.
Enjoy your tuesdays, everyone.
Ocean Lover!
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: You know nothing Jon Snow - UK
Posts: 2,604
It’s very very hot here in the north of the U.K.!! Left the job officially at lunchtime and really glad to be out of there. Strangely I got a call this afternoon about a contract near me that has come up which seems like perfect timing as haven’t had an agency call me is a year as the market has been painfully quiet.
Hope everyone is doing well xx
Hope everyone is doing well xx
Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London, England
Posts: 7,062
Oh my it is so hot! I feel sorry for anyone doing any kind of manual work ~ especially outdoors. And for the wildlife that struggles with the heat. I leave bowls of water outside for anything that might wander by.
STDragon thank goodness the fridge was bare. For that reason I could never have alcohol in the house. Those moments when you least expect them. Glad it came and went.
Beautiful picture Willow. Must be lovely to live near the beach.
Well done NicLin, your doing great. Keep going.
Think I will skip the pizza and go straight for the cake ~ wouldn't want to appear greedy.
STDragon thank goodness the fridge was bare. For that reason I could never have alcohol in the house. Those moments when you least expect them. Glad it came and went.
Beautiful picture Willow. Must be lovely to live near the beach.
Well done NicLin, your doing great. Keep going.
Think I will skip the pizza and go straight for the cake ~ wouldn't want to appear greedy.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,747
HI! Is the weekenders thread a week by week thread with a link? Or is it something I'll need to look out for in the forums when a new one pops up? I think I need a little more contact these days, I usually go into hiding for a long time. But I'd like to join. I appreciate the subject headings and I see a few familiar faces in here....
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,207
Welcome Niclin! My "workouts" are pretty modest, some early morning walking and a short sprint but I do feel better for them and of course not constantly wanting to drink or being hungover is like losing a ball and chain.
Good luck on the job front Manta.
Warm in London. The daytime is fine, I like it but nightime is either closed windows and too hot or open windows and too noisy. Air conditioning would be great but I could never justify the cost for the couple weeks a year maximum that it would be useful . Us penguins can cope.
Good luck on the job front Manta.
Warm in London. The daytime is fine, I like it but nightime is either closed windows and too hot or open windows and too noisy. Air conditioning would be great but I could never justify the cost for the couple weeks a year maximum that it would be useful . Us penguins can cope.
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 25,373
Originally Posted by Plenny 
HI! Is the weekenders thread a week by week thread with a link? Or is it something I'll need to look out for in the forums when a new one pops up? I think I need a little more contact these days, I usually go into hiding for a long time. But I'd like to join. I appreciate the subject headings and I see a few familiar faces in here....
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