Mags1

I noticed after strong winds some trees can bend or even be uprooted. I see the old oak tree has its roots firmly in the ground and isn’t going anywhere.



This last year or so with the pandemic has been quite a ‘storm’ for all people around the earth. A different storm most of us weren’t familiar with.



Following all the guidelines and keeping safe seemed to be the safest way to ride the storm.



I know giving up booze for good can be tough for most of us.

Like the old oak tree, having your roots firmly planted can help keep us being uprooted.

Suddenly the roots take hold never to be uprooted again.

Pretty much like the ‘ping’ moment when you know you’ve got this and no storm or tough times are ever going to waiver you.





If this is your first weekend sober, or many, come join us for support and chat...as we know the weekends can be a struggle sometimes.



(Psst. We’re here all week too!)

andyh

thanks Mags hope you're doing okay

I was feeling pretty lousy - fluey, achey - yesterday after my covid jab on Tues - I took the afternoon off sick & went back to bed. feeling a bit better today thankfully.

hope everyone is doing well.

Mags1

Hi Andy, a lot better thanks. Pleased you’re feeling a bit better today after your jab.

Purplrks3647

Good to see you Mags ~ Welcome back!

And Thanks again Bim for filling in

There's a Godsmack song called "Eye of the Storm" that your post reminds me of:
Glad to be here to ride out the storm with you all!

MantaLady

Morning All, feeling similar Andy! Had the jab yesterday and felt fine but woke up this morning and feel rough with aches and a bit flu like.

Dee74

Thanks Mags - welcome back
thanks to Bim for covering as well

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Mags1

Manta hope the side effects of the jab soon wear off. Take care

andyh

hope you feel better soon Manta. this too shall pass

Purplrks3647

It turns out today is Earth Day

Robbie64

Thanks Mags, and welcome back

Thanks to Bim for covering

I'm IN for the weekend, my 13th consecutive sober weekend. The weather is once again forecast to be sunny so I'll hopefully be getting out for a few walks in the lovely spring fresh air.

andyh and Manta, hope you both soon feel 100% again after your Covid jabs. I've got my second one to get towards the end of next month.

Purplrks, I know that Godsmack track. It's a good one!

Mags1

Robbie nice job on 13 consecutive weeks

Purps I saw it was Earth day. I do a lot of those on the bingo card.

Cityboy

I would imagine that there are ways in which quitting alcohol is beneficial to the environment. It should have a spot on the bingo card.

Sober53

I’m joining in for the weekend. This is the first one in a while.

Mags1

Hi Sober53 good to see you.

Good point CityBoy

Canadian Koala

Nice to see you back Mags!
Kudos to Bim btw who did a great job while you were away ☼

When the going gets tough...whadda you do?
I don't drink.
If I Iost my job what would I do?
I wouldn't drink.
If my car is dead what do I do?
I don't drink.
"First thing first" I read on the wall in an AA meeting!

Have a good day Weekenders! ☼

biminiblue

Beautiful tree, I'm glad you're back at the helm Mags.

Earth Day. The planet has a lot fewer booze containers in the landfills thanks to all of us who aren't drinking any more. Heck, the only things I drink now are water, coffee, tea and milk. I remember the days I used to buy 24 packs of soda pop and big jugs of juice and all kinds of "drinks" that I don't buy any more. Planet happier. My health is certainly better.

Pretty much anything that's good for the planet is good for me, too.

Reid82

Thanks Mags, I'm in for the weekend.

venuscat

When I was a kid, I adored Ziggy. I had the caIendars in my bedroom for a few years...

MLD51

I'm in! Thanks, Mags, and thanks, Bim, for filing in.

Just got my second shot. I'm really hoping I don't feel bad tomorrow - I have to go get my kid from college for an orthodontia appointment in the morning and then take her back in the afternoon after work. It's about 45 minutes each way, so about 3 hours in the car tomorrow, about half of it in city traffic. I've done this once a month all year. Thank goodness she gets her braces off in May. It's been 2 and a half years! And work is super busy right now. I can't afford to be missing any more than I already will be tomorrow (I'm on furlough in the morning, mandatory unpaid time off due to budget cuts).

When I was still drinking, I felt like any strong wind would uproot me. I had no stability, no anchor. I always felt like I was right on the edge of losing everything. Now, I feel like I'm developing good, strong roots. I can weather storms much better, because I have taken better care of myself and my responsibilities. I have confidence that I can get through anything without drinking or panicking. I have faith that things will be ok somehow.

saoutchik

IN!

Welcome Sober53 and good luck!

The roots thing is very true. I remember reading an article once that contained some data about the correlation between length of abstinence and the relapse rate and although I can't recall the numbers it was striking how the longer you had not drunk alcohol the less likely you were to relapse. Getting to 90 days was more than enough to see off any physical cravings (which is likely why it is used by AA) and if you could get to the year mark you stand a good chance of staying sober for good.

4th consecutive day of glorious sunshine here in London, wonders will never cease. There might even be some people thinking of the beach...

https://youtu.be/7Rl2TLzt-3o