~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[Mulburry]

I've been seeing lots of robins lately, but also the red-winged blackbirds have come back. When I hear their call, I always know that Spring is just around the corner.

We usually get a lot of those around here as well, haven't seen any yet, but will have to keep my eye out next time I go to the marsh.

Rava, I saw the footage of the bridge collapse. Very scary, and it makes me not want to cross any bridges in the future.

Yes, quite the catastrophe. But just to put your mind at ease, you probably have a million times higher chance of getting hit by lightning than being on bridge when a container ship runs into, haha.

[Jude58]

Good morning cafe! Here's to another sober day!

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Dill, you married your musician. Thats a very cool story. The bridge collapse was not real close to us but I have been over that bridge many times throughout the years. I agree Mul, that the chances of that happening again are slim. Yesterday I had to make a quick trip to Walmart and found myself in the wine section. I am so happy to say that I said NO in my mind and left the wine alone. Now this morning I am really happy that I did not cave and drink that damned bottle. You would think as time goes on it would be easier. Sometimes, it’s not! The struggle is real. I hope everyone has a great and sober day!

[abcowboy]

5:22am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:
Rava Jude58 Ginger999 dill Mulburry

Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[abcowboy]

Great job on skipping the wine section Rava, it will get easier and easier if you stick with it.

That's the first time I've heard of "love at first hearing" dill lol, and then to end up getting married to the man and voice you fell in love with completes the story.

[Ginger999]

Such a sweet story, Dill. I could easily fall in love with a voice!

Rava, the struggle is real! My cravings are off the charts right now. I've been shoving sugar in my pie hole trying to squash them. ODAAT

Hi, Jude, Mul, ABC. Ill take another day but it may not be sugar free!

[dill]

Late check in here as today was a volunteer day. We've run into a plumbing issue here, so there is no running water inside the house. It looks like it may be a day or two. Luckily, we have outdoor spigots, so we at least can get water for drinking and we can carry some in to do dishes.

24 more for all of us here, please and thank you.

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Ginger, I understand your struggle. It’s crazy how it sneaks up on you. Some days are just way harder than others. I feel your struggle!! Dill sorry about your plumbing issue. Speaking of that, we had to get a new whole toilet installed yesterday. Thats not cheap. Ugh. Hope everyone has a good and sober day. Easter is coming and we are invited to dinner at a home that has LOTS of alcohol. I need to start making a plan to help me get through this dinner. 24 more for me please and thank you.

[Jude58]

Good job staying away from the wine Rava! Here in n.y. the grocery stores only carry a few bottles of cheap wine. You have to make a special trip to a liquor store to get a better selection of wine. That's a plus for me, as it would be tough to stay out of the wine aisle for sure every time I bought groceries.

Dill, such a cool story about how you met Mr. D. It's funny how things turn out sometimes. Sorry about the water situation, and hope that you get it turned back on soon!

Booze sucks, so not today...

[abcowboy]

5:20am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58 Rava Ginger999 dill

Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[abcowboy]

Do you have 2 wells and pressure systems dill? Funny you would have water in the yard hydrants but not in the house unless the problem lies in the supply line feeding the house.

It's amazing how expensive toilets can be Rava, there are so many options available now for toilets and seats that can run from cheap to very expensive.

Hopefully anyone experiencing cravings can bat them aside and enjoy the Easter weekend without having to white knuckle it. Y'all can do it!

[Ginger999]

ABC, thanks for the reminder but I fear there will be white knuckles for me! I slipped again last night nothing huge but still.... I'm checking in and asking for an easy day. This is crazy!

Hi everybody! Don't give up on me!

[dill]

Ginger, sorry you are struggling so! It's really amazing how it can just come out of nowhere. Hang in there. We would NEVER give up on you! We are all in this together.

Rava, make a plan and stick with it. It sounds like you are putting yourself in a difficult situation. If you can't gracefully beg off from the dinner then just hang tough. I know you can do it!

Cowboy, Mr. D had to shut off the supply to the house so he could work on the bath/shower. We do get our water from a well, and we didn't have to shut off the outdoor spigots. Mr. D is working on it right now. He is determined to have the water back on by today sometime.

24 more for all of us here, please and thank you.

[techie]

I have had TONS of issues trying to access forum. Frustration is not a strong enough word. More to follow...

[Mulburry]

Good morning Cafe. Ginger, I understand your struggle. It’s crazy how it sneaks up on you. Some days are just way harder than others.

Yup I hear that. Have had the first strong cravings in a while; the nice sunny weather (finally), sitting outside and hearing the neighbors party, smelling the cannabis smoke, and hearing them talk about the beer their drinking... that usually always does it.