saoutchik

Congratulations on 14 days calmself.

Grim here in London though not as bad as it is where Robbie lives.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc...k-59435965.amp

Mags1

Not good weather at all. Wind does so much damage too. Sad to hear some people have lost their lives. Keep safe everyone.

Our electric has been going on and off all day. Fortunately I wasn’t in for most of it. I think it’s the weather that’s caused the power cuts.

SoberLeigh

Please stay safe, Mags, Sao, Robbie. That is some scary westher.

Kaily

Sorry to read of the loss of life. Tragic.

Mags hope the electric stays on although Boris is on at 5 so might be better if it goes off.

I am having major cravings again. I feel embarrassed saying that after my accumulated sober time. I haven't had them like this for a long time. Funny, you forget how awful they are. At this moment in time I would quite happily go out in the terrible weather to buy drink.

I won't but .

Mags1

Kaily, wonder what brought on your cravings? Have you eaten? Are you hungry?
I’m giving the news a rest today. For a change.

SoberLeigh

Stay strong close, Kailey. Nothing is worth losing our precious sobriety.

Robbie64

There's a number of roads closed in my town as a result of fallen trees. In addition a number of people in the area are going to have to get someone to come and put the garden fencing back up! Thankfully the electricity has stayed on but in places just a few miles north of where I live they lost supply last night and are still without electricity. I always keep a box of candles in the house just in case...

Dee74

hey Kaily

like I always say it’s not our cravings that define our recovery - it’s what we do in response to them.
Your response of dismissing the idea to drink is as good a response as anyone can ask for

maybe the wild weather is stirring up something?

D

Kaily

I don't know, they have been bubbling away for a while but tonight they hit hard. I think it is that my mood in general isn't good so I am looking for escape.

Feel like I am caught between a rock and a hard place. Damned if I do and damned if I don't.

Willow00

((((Kaily)))) Cravings suck. I wish the slimy AV worm would slither off under a rock and get trodden on and squashed permanently. Our rational mind knows that drinking is a very bad idea, but it doesn’t stop the cravings
Slimy warty horrible AV. Boot it to the door

Cityboy

Sorry to hear about the hard weather

Kaily, hang tough.

calmself

Day 15 going smooth. No voices as Saturday and Sunday were 'No drinking' days for me. Had masala Chai after a good lunch. Hope all of you are doing well!
Thought of the day - Alcohol creates an illusion that all is well, even as things are going downhill. Sobriety makes me anxious, but gives me rapid progress as I work on identifying and addressing the real issues.

Robbie64

Hello calmself. Good to read you had a much better day today. I'd not heard of masala Chai but have looked it up. It looks lovely.

calmself

Thanks, Robbie! It's just amazing and lifts up my spirit. All I do is heat tea leaves and water with select spices (piece of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and few black peppercorns) , add milk and sugar, bring it to a boil and strain it into a cup. Tastes like heaven. Try it once if you can!!

saoutchik

Whatever the problem, alcohol is not the solution (despite what Homer Simpson claims) Well done on dismissing the idea Kaily.

I hope the electric stays on Mags though candles are romantic.

I think this song has held up pretty well for half a century.
https://youtu.be/k9o78-f2mIM

Willow00

Definitely, it’s an epic song Sao.

And I love chai tea, especially the homemade versions

least

I saw the Doors once in concert up in Akron. It was when they were just getting famous. It was a great concert. Jim Morrison was mesmerizing. Gone too young.

Mags1

Amazing song Saou. Can’t believe it’s been around nearly 50 years.
I have a few battery candles about the place. I’d be more upset about not having a cuppa though.

calmself, masala chai looks very healthy.

Kaily, I hope the cravings have passed. I’m glad you have the ‘tools’ to help.

least

I'm happy cause neighbor kid came twice today, to feed Billie and to take her outside. He's happy cause he got paid for the week. I paid him $23. He was happy to get it. I'm just tickled that Billie's bathroom needs are being met.

So glad for this arrangement.

Willow00

That’s wonderful for you and Billie and the neighbour Least. Happy all round