The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

[crystal]

Goodmorning everyone,

How are you all today? Angel are you feeling any better?
I'm about to head out shopping as nothing will be open tomorrow.

Have a lovely day guys
Crystal

[Rags]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Morning Crystal, morning all,
I've done my shopping already:
A tub of King Island Creme choc dessert, and a tub of toffee caramel (found right next to the KI double cream), then to the frozen food section for a tub of Weis coffee and ice cream, and a bit further down to tha Sanitarium not burgers. Topped up with some fresh veggies. That's me OK for Easter!!
Oh and the diamond python scared the daylights out of me about 20 mins ago. The birds qwere making a larm calls, I walk outside right past the damned thing hanging in the Christmas bush. It had obviously recently eaten from the bulge in its tummy. It is now in my roof somewhere. Thinking about contacting WIRES.... or maybe just let nature take its course.
Off to Sydney tonight, sail tomorrow, then scuba dive on Saturday (refresher course).
Everyone, may you have a happy and peaceful heart.

[Rags]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Oops,
Angel, how's the 'flu?

[Angelcakes]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Hi Crystal, thanks for starting...internet connection was down this morning.
I'm feeling much better thanks - went to the dr yesterday & got antibiotics. It's weird...this is the same dr I went to about 3mths ago to see if she'd prescribe topa to reduce cravings for al...she was sooo uncomfortable and was no help...just directed me to the community al & drugs service. Yesterday she didn't say anything about it or ask how I was going - it was like the elephant in the room. She's older - probably in her late 50's or 60s and she has that real attitude that *assume snooty voice* drinking is something one doesn't speak of. I could smack the old cow & tell her to get with the f***ing programme...it's 2009 not 1950.
AND she didn't even do the usual "no al when you're on antibiotics" so she was really trying to avoid the whole thing....ugh, stupid woman.

Anyway, day 6 for me and tomorrow being Good Friday I figure if I can get through today no buying al then that's tomorrow sorted as well...s'gonna be tuff.
Have a great day all & stay strong.
xo

[Angelcakes]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

And hi Rags, what happened to the sign??

[Angelcakes]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Oh and Rags..we don't get the King Island goodies over here...devastated. Are you vegetarian with the not burgers?? But not vegan clearly LOL!

[Rags]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Morning Angel,
I'm having mega slow/kicked out trouble with computer here too. I think EVERYONE is on line today as tomorrow is holiday.
Hmmm NZ is a small place so it's not like you have a huge choice of doctors you can go to 'specially if you live in a small place like Whangarei (stayed at the Youth Hostel there a few years ago) or Kaikoa. Looks like you're stuck with the doc you got. Maybe there's a reason she's so uncomfortable with the alcohol thing.
Angel, you gotta go to your local supermarket of general store and MAKE them import King Island goodies AND Weis bars. They are wonderful ice creams made in Toowoomba by Mr Weiss. I'm going to go there one day and give him a hug!! Years ago I was north of Alice Springs at some sight and there was a canteen there. I ate 3 Weis bars at one sitting!
I'm mostly vegetarian. When I go out to a restaurant I eat what I want. But 500 grams of meat will do me and Mr Rags for a week. Then sometimes we'll have meat/fish 3 times in a week but not often.
Ah the sign was theer, I made noise, but didn't LOOK!!! And the birds were fluttering all round too, to warn me and other birds.

[Angelcakes]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Sorry rags but having a bit of a chuckle about the snake leaping out at you (I'm sure it felt like that)
I'm in Auckland so there are plenty of drs here but I'm giving it one last go like this...with no meds, just supps, CDs, diet, exercise & here...I rarely have to go to the dr otherwise.
I used to be veggie and a friend introduced me to 'notdogs' - it was the funniest thing I'd ever heard...I still chuckle about the notdogs...
Anyway, I'm of to the supermarket, I've just thrown another L-glut down as I'm seriously debating with myself as to whether I should buy some wine. I'm not going to but I'd sooooooo like a glass of wine tonight...ugh. no.

[Angelcakes]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Rags;589302 wrote: Maybe there's a reason she's so uncomfortable with the alcohol thing.

Yeah, the thought did cross my mind that she may have some association or have issues herself...but you'd think that'd make her more open.

[Rags]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Have a good one!
See you all on Monday.

[Eskimo]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Hi Angel, Rags & Crystal,

How are you all. Just doing my daily check in. Doing okay... slow and steady. I hate Easter.... what is it with the world? The shops close for one day and all hell breaks loose! Doing my best to stay out of town. Had to go tot he physio this morning and being school holidays had to take the kids... god they were feral. Anyone want a couple of extras? Physio was painfully excruciating.... who knew massage could hurt so much? Feeling a bit better now though - I can walk without limping! No running for me for a while.... bugger. Will have to get back on the bike.

Angel I thought about your doc avoiding the subject for all the same reasons? Why is she so adverse to prescribing you topa? Seems kind odd... I think it's time you got a new doc.... maybe the community service might have a more open minded doc? Worth pursing. I'm in the same boat - trying to do it without meds too. It's a struggle. But I am getting there. Have cut way down and did manage at least one week AF. Might try again soon for two. My sister is coming down next week as she and her hubby have just hit the roughest patch in history..... might be a long week.

Hope everyone has a Happy Easter! Eat as much chocloate as you want - better than alcohol I reckon!

[tawnyfrog]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Daily check in from me also but boy, the 'puter is as slow as a wet week. Must have thin electricity or something...

Happy to report that I'm not expecting any visitors over Easter so all will be well.

Take care on the roads. Avoid them if you can.

[boozehag]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

hello all
Angel - are you serious you are going to the supermarket and you might buy wine?? What are you thinking - if there is even the remotest possibility that you will not be able to resist then dont go or send someone else. Eat toast for the weekend if you have to! If you buy it you will drink it and then you are back to square one again - remember how horrible you felt. The very first step to not drinking is not buying it and dont fall for all that drinking thinking that says you will just have one or two and it will be different this time - it is never is. Dont risk your very precious and hard earned 6 AF days!
BH

[Angelcakes]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Thanks Boozy - I needed a swift pointy one up the arse!!

[startingover]

The Next Day Thread Thurs 9 April

Hi everyone!
Did it work then Angel? You didnt get any did you?
Honestly, keep it up, the good feelings are SO much better than any drug or drink....they are real.