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    af Sat 29 june

    MAE everyone ..how are you all today?its the weekend again,so what have the boozebusters got lined up?moi...not doing a lot today..not raining,so the rabbits are out playing sussing things out...dont know if I am out tomorrow,but the chances of being so are pretty good.Just made a brew so grab one if you so desire

    morning bear ..hows you? start of your 10 day holiday isnt it? any plans to get out or get stuff done?have a great time...remember..you can do it!!

    Morning Lav...how are you today?hows the weather doing ?storm watch gone?think I would spot a deer in the garden but these 2 just flit from place to place looking for mischief...similar to kids...only smaller!!talking of which are you on grandkid watch today or does peace reign?whatever it is ponder it over this cuppa and have a great day

    morning ppqp...wow glad things are ok with your dad...mixed messages eh?have you any plans for the weekend?..that is after a coffee!!

    Morning Det...how are you today?I always thought that Dennys was classwhen Iwas over there...or shall we say value for money!!Had a look at the Trojan...first impressions..a Browning..interestingly enough in the ad it goes to great lenghts to mention that it is not the 1911 Browning!Sight system looks impressive..defo an upgrade on the original iron job...enjoy testing it out

    Morning SF ...hows you today?well done for beating the voice..Istill get it ..dont know if those with a lot more time in than me still do ,but to be honest its just an irritant on occasions now,not something I go crazy about.Life of luxury for you tonight then is it? in the pool on your own!!have a great evening...

    hiya Cinders ..wow you sound pretty busy with yourself..any chance of a party invite?hows setting up the business going?best of luck to you

    Hiya June ...glad you are feeling better..see you can get through it.so well done you..Skies are pretty dark ..methinks rain on the way!!

    righty ho people .....time to move on ........at the risk of boring you ..heres some more pics

    my fuschia cutting



    look at all this food






    My friends keep telling me to stop impersonating butter.

    But I can't. I'm on a roll now

    What's the difference between a goldfish and a mountain goat?

    Goldfish like to muck around the fountain.

    What's the definition of a will?

    Come on, guys. The answer's a dead giveaway.

    Scientists have discovered a fantastic new shade of the colour green

    Its sublime

    A prostate exam.

    Is worrying when the doctor shouts "look no hands!"

    After my prostate exam, the doctor left. Then the nurse came.
    At that point, she whispered the 5 words no man wants to hear: "Who the f.ck was that?"

    What's the difference between a Hoover and a Harley
    The position of the dirtbag.

    Prostate Exam
    A man goes to his doctor for his physical and gets sent to the Urologist as a precaution.
    When he gets there, he discovers the urologist is a very pretty female doctor.
    The female doctor says, 'I'm going to check your prostate today, but this new procedure is a little different from what you are probably used to. I want you to lie on your right side, bend your knees, then while I check your prostate, take a deep breath and say, 99.'
    The guy obeys and says, '99'!
    The doctor says, 'Great. Now turn over on your left side and again, while I repeat the check, take a deep breath and say, 99.'
    Again, the guy says, '99.'
    The doctor said, 'Very good. Now then, I want you to lie on your back with your knees raised. I'm going to check your prostate with this hand, and with the other hand I'm going to hold on to your penis to keep it out of the way. Now take a deep breath and say, 99.'
    The guy begins, 'One ... Two ... Three'...

    Where does a pirate keep his buccaneer' s?

    Under his buccan-hat.

    A high school English teacher reminds her class of tomorrow's final exam. "Now class, I won't tolerate many excuses for you not being there tomorrow. I might consider a nuclear attack or a serious personal injury or illness, or a death in your immediate family - but that's it, no other excuses whatsoever!" A smart-ass guy in the back of the room raises his hand and asks, "What would you say if tomorrow I said I was suffering from complete and utter sexual exhaustion?" The entire class does its best to stifle their laughter and snickering. When silence is restored, the teacher smiles sympathetically at the student, shakes her head, and sweetly says, "Well, I guess you'd have to write the exam with your other hand."

    The person who took my sneakers while I was on the jumpy castle at McDonald's
    Please grow up.

    Jehovah's Witnesses

    They have to be the worst at knock knock jokes.

    My wife wants to have a kid..

    I bought her a goldfish and told her to wait a few million years.

    Minnie and Mickey Mouse are getting a divorce.

    The divorce court judge looks down at the paperwork and says to Mickey "It says here that you want to divorce Minnie because you think she is crazy?" And Mickey replies, "No, I said I want a divorce because she is f.cking Goofy!"
    af since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12

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    af Sat 29 june

    hey mick started other post but lets stay here - you have pics and jokes and everything!! I'm off to Budapest for 4 days and I will be just spending 1 day sorting out storage of all our stuff - rest of the time will be lounging about

    morning all - up early and off to collect a parcel and gym.Day 13 AF.
    Later off to London to look round the shops then to watch a band.

    In a funk - fed up with house being full of clutter - I can't walk properly into my own spare bedroom as corridor jammed with amps,boxes, guitars etc. I am awfulising things and making them into problems when they don't necessarily need to be.I will suggest that we spend Friday de-cluttering and sorting out existing storage and work out if there is a need for other band members to take stuff.

    Also reading facebook and team mate's posts about boozy nights out making me feel left out, I know that's childish but there it is. I don't want to drink, I feel better without drink in so many ways. I can socialise without and am obviously am hyper sensitive to it at the moment - in reality I'm not missing out on anything - also these team mates are 26-27 - I'm 40.

    Keeping on challenging the unhelpful thinking!Feeling more positive - gonna get fitted bedroom quotes and clear cupboards out to put band gear in. Now off to get dressed and out of the house.Have a great day everyone.
    one day at a time

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      #3
      af Sat 29 june

      Good morning Abbers!

      Not raining at the moment, nice change :H
      We broke the rainfall record for the month of June overnight so whatever comes down later today & all day tomorrow is just extra :H

      Mick, the bunnies look so cute staring at your veggies like that! You know they want to get in there & eat themselves silly :H
      My grandsons & their parents are off to see their other grandparents this weekend in Cape May this weekend so things should be relatively quiet around here - we shall see

      bear, keep your thinking in the positive zone. You are grateful to be AF, that's most important!
      A trip to Budapest sounds awesome, have a great time & share some pic with us when you can.

      Det, that's quite a weapon you've added to your collection! You would get along well with YB, he's another gun enthusiast. Have a great weekend

      OK, time to get outside & view the deer-damage to my garden - oh well!
      Have a great AF one & all.

      Lav
      AF since 03/26/09
      NF since 05/19/09
      Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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        #4
        af Sat 29 june

        Morning all you abbeys. Oh today spellcheck isn't calling you babies lol.
        Mick, thanks for the support the pics, the stories. Fuscia is my one of my favourite colours.
        Bear I hear you, I sometimes get feeling pissy that others are drinking and having fun, why can't I? But then I remember why I'm feeling so good these days, waking up happy, clear and motivated. I can't see the trade being worth it. I'll try to remind myself of that when I get jealous. I am with you on the clutter, I hate it and there's something cathartic about getting rid of it.
        Lavande enjoy the reprieve from the rain, I bet the lawns and flowers are loving it!
        I have a family weekend coming up but it's my second now so I know what to do. Bringing ingredients for AF sangria and planning activities that don't involve AL. Looking forward to 30 days AF very soon!
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          #5
          af Sat 29 june

          bear...thats where Shue lives..in Budapest...she was on this site for a long time dont know if she still is in the background
          af since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12

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            #6
            af Sat 29 june

            Hi June ..turn that one round..if they need al to have fun ..then whos the winner...dont be pissed off that you cant drink..but instead be thankful that you dont have to..combine that with people on al watching and just think ..jeez was that me?
            af since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12

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              #7
              af Sat 29 june

              Yep you're right Mick. Thanks! Hey and I just noticed you are almost a year AF! Wow good on you!
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                #8
                af Sat 29 june

                June - we're going to throw a global celebration for Mick's 1 year AF anni
                Hope you enjoy your weekend.

                Mick - I see shue on Facebook a lot - I'll tell her to keep an eye out for bear
                AF since 03/26/09
                NF since 05/19/09
                Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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                  #9
                  af Sat 29 june

                  Top O the mornin ABsters!

                  Bear, the posts from your drinking friends on facebook are the glorified version of something you know the other side of. they aren't speaking of the worry about booze breath, the headache the next morning, driving with 'just a little buzz' and the draining of the bank account AL has on us. you know the truth!

                  boy did I sleep in.

                  ok, off to seize the carpe. or carpe the dimes... or something

                  be well
                  nosce te ipsum
                  (Know Thyself)

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                    #10
                    af Sat 29 june

                    MAE ALL...

                    Just back from a great visit with my Dad. Haven't seen him looking this good in a long time. Could strangle the guardian for putting us through this.

                    Mick...thanks for kicking us off and the coffee. I had it earlier but didn't have time to post. Temps close to 30 the next couple of days, we need it to dry out. The church has asked the community centre to help with a fund raiser tomorrow and I'm ok with that as I'd like to do my part in the recovery. Monday still looks like a free day though. Your rabbits must think you're one big tease! Love the pics but haven't had a chance to read the jokes yet.

                    Bear...I feel for your funk and for me it would be "where do I start" and then not do anything. So look at positive you...plan in place, hope the suggestion goes over well. It took a while for me to not feel "left out" but hang in there it does happen. Keep on challenging that unhealthy thinking. Hope you're enjoying your day.

                    Lav...take advantage of the break in the rain you never know when you'll get the next break. Rainfall records broken here too :H No G/kids this weekend means you can get that Thomas quilt finished, or is it done already. Have a good one.

                    3J...abbeys must be a real word, cause that's what we are... :H You're sounding really strong, look at you not worrying about the upcoming family weekend cause you have your plan and know you can do it. We're looking forward to your 30 days AF too. roud:

                    Det...boy did you ever sleep in, I had an excuse. You're sounding great these days. Hope you found your carpe or dime or whatever you're looking for :H

                    Things started to act up with a "database error" message from MWO so copied post to word and am only just now able to get back in and paste it. Sounds like a warning so will log off and check back later in the day. Have a great AF Saturday all and all to come...PPQP

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                      #11
                      af Sat 29 june

                      Tried to post earlier -

                      YahYah wants you all to know that she is fine, having a good time at the reunion. She even found an old friend who is 26 years sober. I guess they'll have plenty to talk about

                      My weekend quiet has been interrupted, my son's goldens, the Insanity Twins are staying here :H :H
                      AF since 03/26/09
                      NF since 05/19/09
                      Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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                        #12
                        af Sat 29 june

                        Yoga, toured a huge mansion from the Civil War Era, went to grocery store hungry, good eats at home, pool, movie with the kids and back at pool for a late night swim.

                        Bear I think we all understand. However, I can say I only posted me looking good drinking (first 15 minutes)....not the part where I was sloppy drunk or hungover. I have been going through old photo albums.....and there I am in my twenties having a great time....even got pics of me in the morning the next day...looking all perky and ready for the day. I notice a change as I hit my mid-30's. No morning shots and IF there was a pic from the next day....I look bloated and drained.

                        I found myself wanting to go back in time.....having drinks, no responsibilities....and all that. I am in my 40's....and quite frankly.....time to grow up. My body does not handle alcohol well after 20 years of abuse.....and I have responsibilities.

                        In the pic's I wish I could warn my younger former self of the nightmare....all those fun nights would lead to. Young and stupid

                        Interesting though....throughout the pics I see people who are now in recovery themselves.

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                          #13
                          af Sat 29 june

                          ditto all that. my body definitely grew up well in advance of my brain
                          nosce te ipsum
                          (Know Thyself)

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                            #14
                            af Sat 29 june

                            ps... the movie 'whitehouse down' blows
                            nosce te ipsum
                            (Know Thyself)

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                              #15
                              af Sat 29 june

                              I feel such a failure - I drank two beers and smoked - I didn't even enjoy - I feel anxious, like a failure and like I am stuck in a constant struggle with myself.OH was supportive I was saying I'm stressed and don't know to have a drink or not - he said up to you - don't have to - but you're worrying about it(meaning if it was ok for me to drink I wouldn't be worrying)I wanted a lot more beer but reigned myself in - wasn't enjoyable.

                              How do you manage the urges when you are out socially - i was trying to think back to my disputing the BS voice exercises I had done.I found it really hard to focus in that moment.I felt really really shy and couldn't chat easily.

                              I realised i haven't been out to a bar or similar event with a bar for a good few weeks.I feel like a hamster on a wheel going round the same loop - I hugely felt self conscious because I felt fat and frumpy and boring. I really need to focus on weight loss and BS voice was saying ' its too much - let yourself drink a bit and focus on weight loss' if i drink not only do i feel anxious/not exercise/eat crap so i get fatter anyway - so I know it's the BS voice.

                              Crazy thing was one girl with us wasn't drinking as she had a huge hangover and doesn't smoke - so I am finding excuses to do these things - I KNOW they don't help really.

                              Just seen all your wise replies- thank you for sharing so much of your own experiences. I need to invest in a smart phone so i can hide in loo and just read in panic situations. You are all so supportive - I don't believe in myself so this is part of problem 'i'll fail again' thinking. I get myself so worked up about everything that booze becomes the instant release the pressure valve - it doesn't work - in the moment or after.
                              Refocusing today - and trying to hold onto ODAT.
                              one day at a time

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