“Go Against the Grain” Weekender, 24 - 27 September 2021
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1000 has a nice ring to it..
0335 Sunday...just finished and submitted the art history essay...30h work....hundreds of pages, hours of doco's...I got abit carried away. Sound like an 'ism'? yup.
I done good.
0335 Sunday...just finished and submitted the art history essay...30h work....hundreds of pages, hours of doco's...I got abit carried away. Sound like an 'ism'? yup.
I done good.
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Originally Posted by Forwards 
Hi Wonderful Weekenders.
I'm in! Thanks Mags for the inspiring opening thread. I wish I had corresponded with Kathy more while she was with us.
I've just posted my 1000 day thread. Super busy this weekend but will try to keep up with it and you all of you here.
Best wishes as always, Forwards.
I'm in! Thanks Mags for the inspiring opening thread. I wish I had corresponded with Kathy more while she was with us.
I've just posted my 1000 day thread. Super busy this weekend but will try to keep up with it and you all of you here.
Best wishes as always, Forwards.
PJ, 30 hour project completed and turned in! Well done, you, too!
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
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My lower back is 'going against the grain' this weekend. 
My ride never showed up yesterday so couldn't get to my doctor's appt. Made another one for next Tuesday and hope I have a ride.
About 10 yrs ago I had the same sort of excruciating lower back pain and saw a pain specialist. He did surgery, gave me a shot (steroid?) in between two discs in my lower back and it got rid of the pain. I hope my doctor refers me to him again. I am miserable.
But at least I'm miserable and sober!
My ride never showed up yesterday so couldn't get to my doctor's appt. Made another one for next Tuesday and hope I have a ride. About 10 yrs ago I had the same sort of excruciating lower back pain and saw a pain specialist. He did surgery, gave me a shot (steroid?) in between two discs in my lower back and it got rid of the pain. I hope my doctor refers me to him again. I am miserable.
But at least I'm miserable and sober!
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
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Congratulations on 1000 days Forwards! Well done sir!
Well done on your essay PhoenixJ!
Went as far north as you can go - John O'Groat's, Dunnet Head and Cape Wrath. Majestic scenery. The weather was uncharacteristically well behaved too.
Slightly anxious about the 600 mile drive home tomorrow with all the petrol stations closed. Hey ho.
Well done on your essay PhoenixJ!
Went as far north as you can go - John O'Groat's, Dunnet Head and Cape Wrath. Majestic scenery. The weather was uncharacteristically well behaved too.
Slightly anxious about the 600 mile drive home tomorrow with all the petrol stations closed. Hey ho.
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Join Date: Jan 2020
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I watched Sky News just now, and I am shocked! Petrol shortage, 100 000 lorry drivers needed, nobody knowing what this winter may bring... I have no words. What a terrible situation!
In my country everyone is having a party. Five hours ago, almost every corona rule was lifted, and people could go out, hug, and dance. We're almost back in 2019!
In my country everyone is having a party. Five hours ago, almost every corona rule was lifted, and people could go out, hug, and dance. We're almost back in 2019!
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least, sorry to read that you are in pain 
Sao, John O'Groats looks a much better place than it's southern opposite, Lands End, in Cornwall which I found a bit disappointing when I went there back in 1995. Lovely rugged scenery but it's an expensive rip-off whereas I believe John o'Groats is free to visit.
Lixie, I'm glad to read that nearly every coronavirus rule has been lifted in your country. Fingers crossed they aren't reintroduced again!
Sao, John O'Groats looks a much better place than it's southern opposite, Lands End, in Cornwall which I found a bit disappointing when I went there back in 1995. Lovely rugged scenery but it's an expensive rip-off whereas I believe John o'Groats is free to visit.
Lixie, I'm glad to read that nearly every coronavirus rule has been lifted in your country. Fingers crossed they aren't reintroduced again!
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Hi all I am late to the game but I am in for another sober weekend. Mags thanks for the Intro it really resonated with me. Especially the letting go of the negativity.
Aly so sorry about your sisters. Least I hope you feel better soon! Congrats Forwards on 1000 days. PJ on your project well done. I hope everyone does something wholesome for yourself like Mags post says.
I am going down memory lane in the mountains at my MIL's old house. Quick trip to get a few things my husband inherited. Here are a few picks of the hike and view from the deck.
Aly so sorry about your sisters. Least I hope you feel better soon! Congrats Forwards on 1000 days. PJ on your project well done. I hope everyone does something wholesome for yourself like Mags post says.
I am going down memory lane in the mountains at my MIL's old house. Quick trip to get a few things my husband inherited. Here are a few picks of the hike and view from the deck.
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Least, same from me, I hope you’re soon pain free. Rest your back, no pulling trees up. 
CBS beautiful scenery, love it.
Saou, lovely you got to John O’Groats. I’m hope there’ll be some petrol stations open on your journey. Have a good ride home. Hope it’s blown away a few cobwebs.
CBS beautiful scenery, love it.
Saou, lovely you got to John O’Groats. I’m hope there’ll be some petrol stations open on your journey. Have a good ride home. Hope it’s blown away a few cobwebs.
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Sao,I think you need to buy an electric car to get home! or a push bike 
. I wish you a safe and hassle free journey.
Stunning views, CBS. I would love to wake up to those everyday.
Forwards, congratulations. You are very inspiring. Loved your 1000 day thread.
Bim, did you get to the Zoo??
I think it must be flying daddy long leg season, I can see at least 5 in my living room and that doesn't include the one Alfie just ate.
. I wish you a safe and hassle free journey.Stunning views, CBS. I would love to wake up to those everyday.
Forwards, congratulations. You are very inspiring. Loved your 1000 day thread.
Bim, did you get to the Zoo??
I think it must be flying daddy long leg season, I can see at least 5 in my living room and that doesn't include the one Alfie just ate.
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Join Date: May 2018
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You’re on Kaily, hiking buddies in Scotland it is And that wisteria lane is gorgeous!
Mags I’m glad your physio was more gentle
((((Aly)))) what a difficult situation for you. I agree, you don’t need that negativity in your life.
((((Least)))) I hope you get some relief from your back pain.
PJ, well done on getting your assignment in, that must be a big relief
CBS those photos are gorgeous.
Congratulations on 1000 days Forwards!
I hope you make it home ok Sao….
We had a great weekend away at our bush camp. It’s warming up a bit now, so I had a nice refreshing swim in the creek
My muscles are sore from bushwalking. Getting in training for the hiking in Scotland Kaily
And that wisteria lane is gorgeous!Mags I’m glad your physio was more gentle
((((Aly)))) what a difficult situation for you. I agree, you don’t need that negativity in your life.
((((Least)))) I hope you get some relief from your back pain.
PJ, well done on getting your assignment in, that must be a big relief
CBS those photos are gorgeous.
Congratulations on 1000 days Forwards!
I hope you make it home ok Sao….
We had a great weekend away at our bush camp. It’s warming up a bit now, so I had a nice refreshing swim in the creek
My muscles are sore from bushwalking. Getting in training for the hiking in Scotland Kaily
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A happy sober Sunday morning to all
CBS, wonderful pictures. The expansiveness of the scenery in the first photo is wonderful.
Kaily, as Mags has posted, it's daddy long legs mating season. Unfortunately they like to come indoors to do what they do so they are a bit of a nuisance at the moment.
sao, I guess you're on the road now, heading back south. Have fun!
Willow, good to hear you had a nice weekend.
Take care everyone.
CBS, wonderful pictures. The expansiveness of the scenery in the first photo is wonderful.
Kaily, as Mags has posted, it's daddy long legs mating season. Unfortunately they like to come indoors to do what they do so they are a bit of a nuisance at the moment.
sao, I guess you're on the road now, heading back south. Have fun!
Willow, good to hear you had a nice weekend.
Take care everyone.
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Enjoy your walk and family lunch Robbie, that sounds a lovely day
I’m off to bed, it will be great to not be feeling sick and tired for work in the morning like I used to feel after weekends drinking! I’m so glad I don’t do that anymore
goodnight everyone.
I’m off to bed, it will be great to not be feeling sick and tired for work in the morning like I used to feel after weekends drinking! I’m so glad I don’t do that anymore
goodnight everyone.
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