Weekenders April 15-22
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Originally Posted by Ladytron 
I’d like to jump in and join you weekenders. Living in a swamp is distinctly unpleasant. I’Ve managed to pull myself out a few times in the past, longest period away from it was a year and after about four months sober last year I dipped my toe in one night and felt myself getting slowly sucked in again over the last few months. This will be my 6th day sober and I want some added security for the weekend, we all know they are the hardest at the start. Thanks for the thread and thanks for having me.
Originally Posted by Forwards
Hi Weekenders,
Self-catering accommodation trips
Self-catering accommodation trips
Originally Posted by andyh
lovely sunny day here today & I'm off out to see actual *people* - yay!
which I wouldn't be doing if I was hungover & trying to remember what I did last night.
which I wouldn't be doing if I was hungover & trying to remember what I did last night.
Sober Saturday morning never gets old.
Where's Kaily?
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I related to the shyness about getting around people during pandemic transition (other than situations where it is required) - not quite ready yet, but hopefully will be at some point in near future. But for today, planting the garden boxes! Some unseasonably warm weather here. Don't want to reminisce about how sunny Saturdays may have been wasted in the boozy days. Today is today - and I have some lovely planting to do.
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Huge congrats on that four months, CBS. I'm pretty sure you're one of us who won't soon forget how hard early sobriety is. You're going to love this summer. 
Grateful09, the planting sounds soothing and Spring-y. Edibles or just for pure enjoyment? And, yeah, I'm in Washington and I'm loving the weather. Just back from my two hour walk and starving~ well, not exactly starving but hungry.
Grateful09, the planting sounds soothing and Spring-y. Edibles or just for pure enjoyment? And, yeah, I'm in Washington and I'm loving the weather. Just back from my two hour walk and starving~ well, not exactly starving but hungry.
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Originally Posted by biminiblue
I have to say, you Brits are good rule followers...it surprises me that everyone is making plans to get together face to face on the very first opportunity. I'm still feeling gun-shy...and I've been fully vaccinated for over a month.
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& congratulations CBS62 - 4 months is fantastic
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Congratulations on 4 months CBS!
Forwards that sounds like a lovely afternoon in the park
It’s a sober Sunday morning here and it’s looking like a beautiful day. I’m off to make a cup of coffee and perhaps sit outside in the early morning sun as it’s not too hot yet
Forwards that sounds like a lovely afternoon in the park
It’s a sober Sunday morning here and it’s looking like a beautiful day. I’m off to make a cup of coffee and perhaps sit outside in the early morning sun as it’s not too hot yet
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Happy Saturday to you weekenders! Just stopping in on day 26! Enjoying being sober my 4th weekend ! 
Finally recovering from my second vaccine shot! Actually feeling good today !
Hope you are all doing well this weekend!
Finally recovering from my second vaccine shot! Actually feeling good today !
Hope you are all doing well this weekend!
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Congratulations CBS and AD42L.
Grateful, I hope you had an enjoyable day planting.
I found after I’d passed the anxiety and stress hurdles when newly sober, that I had all this spare time left especially at the weekends. Like many I did go for walks and drives, (wonderful to drive a car without worrying if I may have alcohol in my system still). I got back in touch with nature and watched and listened all about me. I also got back to my passion of reading books.
One of the most poignant act I remember in my early days, is the fridge light. It had been out for a long while. It was a simple task to change the bulb, but I’d neglected the small act. Changing that bulb was a ‘ping’ moment for me. I felt that small job was a big step forward in my sobriety.
Grateful, I hope you had an enjoyable day planting.
I found after I’d passed the anxiety and stress hurdles when newly sober, that I had all this spare time left especially at the weekends. Like many I did go for walks and drives, (wonderful to drive a car without worrying if I may have alcohol in my system still). I got back in touch with nature and watched and listened all about me. I also got back to my passion of reading books.
One of the most poignant act I remember in my early days, is the fridge light. It had been out for a long while. It was a simple task to change the bulb, but I’d neglected the small act. Changing that bulb was a ‘ping’ moment for me. I felt that small job was a big step forward in my sobriety.
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Mags, yes, I had those moments too in early sobriety when I'd realize I was doing something I'd neglected to do for a long time.
Weekend is going well. Nice enough weather today to get in three dog walks. A total of 2.5 miles. And Billie trots merrily along, her tail waving back and forth like a flag. Dog walking is one of my favorite things to do. And it's free! Costs nothing to take her for a walk or two or three.
I am so grateful for my sobriety.
Weekend is going well. Nice enough weather today to get in three dog walks.
A total of 2.5 miles. And Billie trots merrily along, her tail waving back and forth like a flag. Dog walking is one of my favorite things to do. And it's free! Costs nothing to take her for a walk or two or three. I am so grateful for my sobriety.
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