One Step at a time - July 2015

[mama bear]

root canal Friday at 1:00.....I don't want to travel to Orlando next week with the possibility of getting REALLY miserable!
Feel better Pauly.
Dots- I can imagine you miss hubs, especially at church.
ok....20 second break is over
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[NoraC]

Morning all - Mama sorry about the root canal. Somebody just had one at work and they felt much better afterwards though.

Dots - glad that you were able to get back to Church. I know it is hard.

Pauly - sorry about the mucous feeling. I've been feeling that way myself. Weird weather. I think we're supposed to get some rain but I know it won't be enough to help the drought.

Has anyone heard from Rusty? I hope she is ok.

When is Liz supposed to be home?

I wish that more people would post here but I think that they are tired of hearing about my slips or flat out binges. I'm sorry - maybe I'm just dragging this whole thread down.

[Dottie Belle]

Nora I was wondering if I was clogging up the board with my dating escapades. I think we are all here to share. The good, bad and whatever. We need each other and we all get it so NO ONE is allowed to leave!!!!!!

[paulywogg]

I think its just summer and people are busy doing stuff,all the threads are sort of slow,I myself am intrigued with the dating,keep the stories coming Nora,we love you,warts and all Mama,at least zee pain will go away after the root canal,ugh,off for a quick lie down, today was too much at work

[mama bear]

Nora...I will kick you ass.....
I texted K9 and simply said love you......
I left today at 5:30! There is a pile of work on my desk, but I don't care.
Then I walked in the door at home and girlfriend called and bitched about her job for an hour , so I am just now sitting down.
I had the Devil Barbies agog at work when I told them where I used to work and that I had dealt with murder, suicide, drug rings, etc. They are all such snoots and were flabbergasted at what I have seen and done. I actually left feeling a bit proud of my self.
As far as drinking gang, I am hanging on by a thread and I know it is stress related. So bitch away, coz I get it. And I agree with Dots, we are all here for each other.
I am not sure when Lizz gets back.
Hugs to the four of us!!
Dinner for me......laters

[Dottie Belle]

Morning all,
New player alert.....Jerry. Been exchanging emails and phone calls for a few days. Meeting him for dinner on Saturday. From his bio he looks like a very large man. 6'2" and stocky build. Drastically different than the other men. He is old enough to retire but has not. I think he is bored so he keeps working. He is interesting so far. We shall see.
Seeing Dave tonight and Sunday. Friday night is still empty. If no takers I will go to the dance studio. No grass growing under my feet. ;-))
Hope some folks show up here today. Pauly, Nora and mama need more company here...

[paulywogg]

Hey guys, I got a cat! Kells cat had kittens awhile ago and of course I had to steal one,I think its a girl? If so I'm naming her Melanie,I said if I ever had another baby that would be the name, that ain't happening so here we go haven't had a cat in ages,so wish me luck Dots,please keep us posted on your dates,I love it off to find food,love ya

[mama bear]

A kitty to add to the family!! Yay!
Dots - you inspire me and I told Nana last night she should try on line dating. Her response was..I doubt anyone would want me at 80 years old. I told her my "friend" lost her husband and she is dating now and it makes me so happy!
The Board meeting I thought was tonight is next week, so I am happy to be home,
Root canal at 1:00 tomorrow and I am nervous.
Gonna eat and take a pain pill like I have for the past week. I was crying last night after I ate dinner
Nora - you better check in!
I love you all

[mama bear]

Pauly - my birth sister was named Melody, so I like your kitty's name!

[mama bear]

Morning! Lounging before dentist

[NoraC]

Morning all

Good luck at the dentist, Mama!

Pauly - a kitty. How fun!! One of our cats was missing for 3 weeks and she showed up yesterday.

Dottie - can't wait to hear about the new player. LOL It is so great that you are getting out and doing things!!

I wonder where in the world Rusty is. I hope she is ok.

I'm so glad that it's Friday. I am sleeping in tomorrow!

Have a great day everyone.

[paulywogg]

Yeah,where is Rusty? Slept in today and I feel groggy as hell!!why does that happen? Should be refreshing, nope,good to see you Nora Mama,I hate the dentist but at least its getting fixed, the kitty is adjusting just fine,except she hates Winslow, hurts his feelings cuz he needs a friend haha,hi Dots, let's all have a fab Friday

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Gang,

I am here. I have been in Minnesota all week, working really long hours...then a 7.5 hour ride home last night. Next week I will be in Utah from Sunday-Friday, working with a very large new client. Utah is such a beautiful state. I checked out where I will be staying at the hotel is close to the mall and the SNAP Fitness. Ah, bliss. :-) The reason I am working so hard is that I want to remodel my guest/office bathroom....and I have, um, well, how can I put this...very expensive taste. I want a skylight, a soaking tub, toilet, new floor, and a new vanity with either a granite or marble top. So whenever I get tired of working I think, "NEW BATHROOM!"

Nora, are you back on the AB? How are things with your husband going? People are absolutely NOT backing out of the thread because they are sick of your relapses. You are so kind and sweet and you always ask people on the thread are doing, and acknowledge their presence, no matter how good or how bad things are going in their lives. I appreciate you asking where I've been and noticing that I have been away.:love::happy2:

Pauly-a kitten is just what you need to add some joy to your life. I am so happy for you.

Mama-I hope the root canal isn't too painful and that it takes care of your toothache. Feel so badly for you.

Liz-I miss you and I can't wait to hear about your trip. :-)

Dottie-sounds like you have several opportunities on the dating scene.

I do think that maybe the focus of the thread has been kind of lost...from quitting drinking One Step At a Time to more of a social thread where drinking/not drinking and the benefits of being AF are not discussed much at all. Maybe this just kind of happened when K9, Sun, and a few others left but I think people have enough social media outlets like Facebook, etc. and don't feel like they need another social group. I feel that way. I have wonderful friends and I am blessed to have a few of them live close to me, and I am on Facebook, and between the two of them, I don't have time for another social outlet. :-( Just my two cents. ;-)

My client is coming so I better get back to work. A shout out to people I miss: K9, Sunny, Skendall, Bird...and our infrequent but welcome lurkers: Jane, Mr. G, Samstone, and AbcCowboy....a cheery hello! I hope all Steppers here have a fabulous AF Friday. :-)

[paulywogg]

I think we discuss alcohol when its needed, I'd hate to come here everyday and hear about it all the time but maybe we do need to address it more,after this last relapse I feel like I am putting it to rest for good,maybe cuz it wasn't fun? If it had been fun and letting my hair down maybe I'd be feeling different but the last two times I've tested the waters, its been a drag,where is Dots?unlike her not to be here this morning, ooh taco bell just started serving the good stuff,back later

[techie]

Hello you wonderful people!