ODAT Sunday

[Bandit]

Hi All ODATers,

Wow - I am pulling in late today - nearly midday here in Ireland and I am not long out of bed!.

Sunday is my morning to get a lie in - hubby does the breakfast, feeds all the animals etc. -but normally I would be up no later than 9 or 10, we all woke up real late today.

Still feeling good - getting thumping headaches in the evening around the time I would normally start drinking but once I get past that time I am ok. Eating tons of sweets though, need a sugar buzz, and going through enough lollipops to give Kojak a run for his money.

Anyway whatever it takes at the moment.

Hope all are doing well and have a good Sunday, whether AF or mods.

Hey Bessie, we miss you - where are you??

Best Wishes,

Bandit

[Captnjack]

Just a perfect day with me daughter Lucy went sailing gentle wind a bit chilly but we rugged up she took the tiller ( nautical for steering wheel) and sailed us out past the point the smile on her face well Its what its all about is in it what a day finished off with a kids pack of fish n chips which I ate most of talk about sea gulls LOL HAAA daughter NOT impressed. and Yes Bessie where are you !!!
Cap

[Cinders]

Hello, ODATers,

Just a quick run by.

Doing it ODAT and making it.

Bessie!! Yoo Whooo!! Where are you???

Bandit, so sorry about the headaches. I get them, too, but they are from my TN, so have nothing to do with drinking. Drinking did not help them one bit, though.

Cap, I love sailing. Grew up with it. Daddy was in the Navy when he was young. He fell in love with the sea. It is good to know you are passing that love on to your girl.

Have a great one all!
Love,
Cindi

[Seacailin]

Good Morning All
It is so good to be back. I lost my internet connection for a week. I would normally totally freak out, but have been trying to practice acceptance. I find that when I accept what I can not change, that I have much more peace. Well, I am off to my family reunion. Mom's side of the family. No booze. I wish an enjoyable Sunday to all. I have truly missed all of you.

[greeneyes]

Morning everybody!

I had a headache yesterday all day too. I also had the worst anxiety thing I think I've ever had. I could not seem to get enough oxygen. All the different feelings I have about my situation seemed to surface at once in a tangled mess and I couldn't really identify them individually and cope with them. It sort of scares me. I have this feeling of impending doom and I know it is the oncoming finality of my situation and the explosion I anticipate and fear. I wonder what a nervous breakdown is like?

I finally did get the grass cut in the front just to distract myself. I edged with the weed eater thing but my skill in that area certainly shows room for improvement. I'll try to tackle the back today. Then there is the shrubs. What have I gotten myself into? Maybe I'll just do them at a "one a day" pace. OSAT one shrub at a time

On a lighter note, I will have brunch (lunch actually) at a favorite resto with two of my best GF. It will be the first time I have eaten there without having a drink. Before leaving the house, and a couple at the resto and then continuing. I'll actually have a clear head and the remainder of the afternoon to do things!

Have a great day.

[Captnjack]

Hey cinds one day it may never happen I know!!!!!! probably won't but the thought is good !!!!! I would love to take you all out sailing Greenie, Bessie Mat Uni Keets Bandit all the ODAT mers . I may have to do 2 trips boat not that big but who cares lol
Love cap

[New Day]

Hello all ODATer's ---- just checking in to see how everyone is doing. Starting today, I'm going to aim for my first week AF ... I seem to just go a few days at a time, but even that is better than what I used to do before I found MWO. Have the L-Glut, Kudzu and all of you to help me.
Captn ---- I was in Australia last February, visiting a friend and her and her husband took me sailing and let me take the helm as we passed the Sydney Opera House and under the Bridge ---- I had a big smile on my face too! Lovely country Australia is.

[Bandit]

Hi Again,

Sorry to butt in here but ditto on how beautiful Australia is.
We spent 3 weeks in Australia on our honeymoon (8 years ago now - OMG!).
Too little time but crammed in as much as we could - Syndney, Ayers Rock etc. etc. usual tourist spots- but my fav bit was spending a couple of days on Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef - that was just fantastic . I really want to bring the kids there one day - I know it is a long long way but I am saving towards it.

Bandit

[vera-b]

Happy Sunday All!

Hey, why don't we have an ODAT meet-up in Australia? Cap'n and Cindi could take us sailing, Bandit could be our tour guide, and I'm sure there are some other folks who would join in for a whale of a party (no booze, of course). Anyhoo, just wanted to check in. Had a great time last night with the family celebrating our oldest daughter's birthday. Gave her a ring that had 3 stones from a ring given to me the day she was born. Very special to pass it on with love. Feeling stronger than a couple of weeks ago when the siren call of AL started to whisper. What I'm noticing is waves (not your sailing waves, Cap'n), but waves of resolve.

Seems that the early enthusiasm gets replaced with a more mellow outlook, and the next thing I know old AL is dressing up so it thinks I won't recognize its demon-ness. The sips accelerate and even without overindulging I can feel the pull. But I've been here before, and I know I must put my foot down (and close my mouth!). So that's what I'm doing. And re-listening to my cd's and coming here. Bless you all -- have a great week.

V.