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The older I get, the less I 'sweat the small stuff'. :) With age I've learned patience and the ability to sort thru my 'stuff' to see what's worth my attention and which is best forgotten. Our heat wave has broken and it's nice and cool today. Good day for dog walks. :) |
:wave: CanadianKoala |
Haris, Congrats on 365 days! YaY! :nyad :nyy :bc8 A year is a biggie! Sincere congratulations! |
Lovely photos Kaily :) looks gorgeous on your walk. Aly, hope all went well at the podiatrist with your mom. :hug: xx Leigh, :yup: x Saou, lovely pic of Bath. Looks a pretty place. I like to see your photos of different places you go to. CityBoy, I’m pleased Elsa had some the wind knocked out of her sails before she landed. Been a hot sunny day. Kept expecting the black clouds like we’ve had in the last few days but no, it’s been lovely. |
Actually, my mom's foot is healing, so she won't need surgery. She got a smaller boot for the day time. The doctor said she could do more, but she's unsteady sometimes, so, I'm keeping my eye on her. :hug: Thank you Mags. How very kind of you to ask, my friend. :love: |
Haris congratulations on a year :You_Rock_ Enjoy your visit to Bath |
Aly, that’s good news for your mom, love ❤️ |
Hope the plumber turns up today. I understand people get held up but I never understand why they don't let you know. |
So true Caramel. :yup: |
Good news, Aly. |
Well I guess we won't be going for any dog walks today. It started raining a while ago and even having thunder. Took Billie out for potty and she obliged me. I told her to 'just do it' and I'd dry her off when she was done. :) Aly, how kind of you to get sweets for your mom. :hug: |
One sober weekend coming up! |
I’m in for a sober weekend! Although I’ll be out of phone range camping, I won’t be drinking. I’m going to look up that book Richard Bach, Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah. I love Jonathan Livingstone Seagull :) And here he is ❤️ https://i.imgur.com/C7171z6l.jpg |
Originally Posted by Mags1
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Welcome to the Weekenders This week could’ve, would’ve been a disaster for me if I’d been drinking. A water leak, scrambling to find it, carpets and floor boards hurriedly pulled up. Then the allergies and asthma flare up because of upheaval (small as it was). On top of that the plumber didn’t arrive and didn’t even give me a lame excuse, well basically ignored my text. In the past I would’ve immediately turned to drink. I would’ve deserved it, I’d tell myself. But the drink would’ve added stress to the day and it would’ve been ‘woe is me’, the world hates me..... I know many of you will have been in similar or worse situations and have not turned to booze for the solutions. There’s zero answers in the bottom of a bottle. Drinking, we know only exacerbates our problem. I’ve borrowed the following text from one of many of Dee’s inspiring posts. Thanks Dee. Illusions is one of my favourite books by Richard Bach. It's actually the first place I read 'don't sweat the small stuff'. I recommend it to anybody if you can find a copy. He also writes: “There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because you need their gifts.” ― Richard Bach, Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah I struggled with that for a long time (still not sure I seek problems but I can take good from them, lol). The gift of my problems this week was to remind me of the good things in my life...and to remind me that others in this world are *really* suffering. very nice. Thank you, I’m in! |
https://i.postimg.cc/Hx0nDjgF/FE7907...EAA682-BC6.jpg Nuptials complete. Lots to be healthy for.... No disasters as ‘excuses’. No excuses. No answers in alcohol, no room or need for it. Choosing healthy. Choosing, actively choosing, happy, sober life. |
Congratulations Free! ❤️❤️❤️ |
Congratulations Haris :) D |
Congratulations, Free. :nyy |
I’m in too! 🙋♀️ |
Congratulations Free2beMe 👏 Morning Weekenders :wavey: |
Some lower sea level areas immediately to our south are experiencing flooding with water levels rising. Most of the waters are from the Myakka River and will, eventually and gradually, run into Charlotte Bay. The experts say that won’t occur until Sunday. Last I heard evacuation orders were voluntary but emergency centers have been opened. |
Aly, I have ridden that track or bridle path as we call it, many times. I don't have my horse or ride anymore but it was a huge part of my life for a long time. Kept me relatively sane! I am pleased your Mum is recovering well. Congratulations Haris, enjoy Bath. I hope your weather calms down Leigh, Purps and Cityboy. Morning, Mags. :wave: Still no fence progress, driving me nuts, how can it be such a big deal. I was told manager would contact me within twenty four hours of my complaint, forty eight hours ago. |
Good Morning Weekenders:wavey: Free and Mr. Free, beautiful photo. :Xmaslb Hiya Kaily :wavey: I don’t think they (contractors) have an understanding of time. :dunno: Leigh, stay safe :hug: |
Willow good to see Jonathan again. ❤️ The beach looks lovely. |
Morning Everyone and we’ll done for coming back Phil!! Could have written your post myself so don’t be too hard on yourself, you’re definitely not alone xx So, just cleaning the house and packing my tent and camping gear in the car for my 2 night camping trip by the sea. It’s debatable what kind of weather I am going to get but will enjoy being by the sea regardless. I’ve been renewed at work for another 6 months which is a great relief too. I am taking a few books with me and a blank journal as going to write everything down, get it off my shoulders and use this time to reboot and get grounded. Huge hugs to anyone who needs it xx |
Originally Posted by Mags1
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Hiya Kaily :wavey: I don’t think they (contractors) have an understanding of time. :dunno: I hope you have a nice time Manta. Where are you going, and is it a pop up tent? I have a yearning for some sea air too. There is a school playing field at the back of my house. They erected some big yurts this week and each night about 30 children have been staying in them. Probably instead of the annual school holiday being cancelled because of Covid. I'm pleased to say they sleep well. :) https://i.postimg.cc/QxzNTwLb/IMG-20...100738-274.jpg |
Enjoy your camping trip by the sea MantaLady... "Ocean Lover" is your signature after all ;) Have a good day Weekenders! :wavey: |
MantaLady enjoy your weekend camping. Journaling is a great idea x Kaily, ugh, they need to get a move on for you. I love the yurts, must be quite an adventure for the kiddos. :) |
Thanks Mags for providing another new thread ~ still need to catch up on reading posts; hope you've been able to make progress with the plumbing issues.... Gonna stay sober this weekend too ~ Thanks everyone for being here :grouphug: :c017: |
Good to see Jonathon. Free, congrats. Manta, hope you have nice weather. Kaily, 30 kids staying in yurts behind your yard :scared:. SoberLeigh, I hope the flooding isn't too bad. The Charlotte area has had its share of water issues lately. There was a little flash flooding along the gulf coast here, but it's just very wet in inland areas. I've heard people say they had from 4 to 6.5 inches of rain. |
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