Who am I now, sober me? Weekenders 06-09 August 2021
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 3,504
CBS, I hope your visit to your mother's goes well.
Reid, I'm glad you're not drinking. My father died last October and I didn't drink at all when organising the funeral. As I result, even though I was very upset I found it easier to cope. Had I drank I think I would have been a mess. Take care.
Reid, I'm glad you're not drinking. My father died last October and I didn't drink at all when organising the funeral. As I result, even though I was very upset I found it easier to cope. Had I drank I think I would have been a mess. Take care.
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Kerry, Ireland
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Thanks Dee. I do have something else on my mind too and that is my inheritance of my farm here which is willed to me. Due to the insane inheritance tax laws
here I get judged on my own assets. I've got a good job, savings and investments which ironically will be used against me.
I have a meeting with a land auctioneer and my solicitor tomorrow (I have already met with my accountant who thinks I should be ok) so I will either
end up paying no tax on the transfer or tens of thousands (worst case 60-80K) I have no problem paying my accountant and solicitor what is needed
but the fact I could have to pay the state a vast amount of money to get what is rightfully mine doesn't sit well. I should know more from my meetings tomorrow now.
here I get judged on my own assets. I've got a good job, savings and investments which ironically will be used against me.
I have a meeting with a land auctioneer and my solicitor tomorrow (I have already met with my accountant who thinks I should be ok) so I will either
end up paying no tax on the transfer or tens of thousands (worst case 60-80K) I have no problem paying my accountant and solicitor what is needed
but the fact I could have to pay the state a vast amount of money to get what is rightfully mine doesn't sit well. I should know more from my meetings tomorrow now.
Magsie
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,644
Good Morning Weekenders
Aren't Saturday mornings great waking up sober. I never tire of it.
What I was tired of was the planning, the deceit (mainly to myself) and the waste of living I was in. I honestly believed I couldn’t live, couldn’t function without alcohol. How wrong I was.
Aren't Saturday mornings great waking up sober. I never tire of it.
What I was tired of was the planning, the deceit (mainly to myself) and the waste of living I was in. I honestly believed I couldn’t live, couldn’t function without alcohol. How wrong I was.
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,187
Morning Weekenders.
Good luck CBS! You too Reid.
Robbie, I concur with AndyH and CaptainHaddock, your body will still have benefitted from the 6 months.
Sober Saturday morning, as Mags says it never fails to feel good.
Good luck CBS! You too Reid.
Robbie, I concur with AndyH and CaptainHaddock, your body will still have benefitted from the 6 months.
Sober Saturday morning, as Mags says it never fails to feel good.
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Canada
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Originally Posted by saoutchik 
That said London is not at its best this morning. 1st week in August and more torrential rain.
Courage Sao, stay safe and dry (in all the meanings of the word dry lol)
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: South Africa
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I just had a strong late Saturday afternoon cup of coffee. It is a pleasant contrast to the past where I would probably have drunk at least a bottle of wine by now.
Sao, andyh, Robbie, Forwards, I believe there’s a rugby test match coming up later tonight. My neighbor is having quite a loud get together, no doubt in preparation for that. From time to time I like to hear the sound of living going on around me, so it doesn’t bother at all. But I can tell that the drinks are flowing, even if they are still acting reasonably civilized.
Sao, andyh, Robbie, Forwards, I believe there’s a rugby test match coming up later tonight. My neighbor is having quite a loud get together, no doubt in preparation for that. From time to time I like to hear the sound of living going on around me, so it doesn’t bother at all. But I can tell that the drinks are flowing, even if they are still acting reasonably civilized.
Its a cold and its a broken hallelujah.
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Hi all 
When I woke up this morning sober and peaceful, rather than nauseated, anxious, defeated and horrified at my choices, I sat in that feeling for as long as I could.
Just allowed it to wash over me. And attach to it. And sit in the joy and glory of a not hungover morning.
Im remembering how very important it is to remain in gratitude. XO AO
When I woke up this morning sober and peaceful, rather than nauseated, anxious, defeated and horrified at my choices, I sat in that feeling for as long as I could.
Just allowed it to wash over me. And attach to it. And sit in the joy and glory of a not hungover morning.
Im remembering how very important it is to remain in gratitude. XO AO
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: UK
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Good afternoon Weekenders 
I've had a very lazy day today, mainly watching the Olympics.
What time is the rugby tonight Captain?
sao, it was supposed to rain here today but it has stayed dry though cloudy. It rained enough last night though. (edit: I was just about to post this and it's now raining!)
I bought a box of antihistamines this morning and the itching has largely been kept at bay. I still need to try and find out what is causing the itching in the first place but at least I have had a day of relative peace.
Take care all.
I've had a very lazy day today, mainly watching the Olympics.
What time is the rugby tonight Captain?
sao, it was supposed to rain here today but it has stayed dry though cloudy. It rained enough last night though. (edit: I was just about to post this and it's now raining!)
I bought a box of antihistamines this morning and the itching has largely been kept at bay. I still need to try and find out what is causing the itching in the first place but at least I have had a day of relative peace.
Take care all.
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