~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[abcowboy]

Hopefully those posting problems haven't come back to haunt you Jude, fingers crossed that everything works okay tomorrow.

I'd probably do the same dill, fix what needs immediate repair and then hold off on the rest. I might order the rest of the material to have on hand though when it comes time to fix the other ones. I'm skeptical about the Sinclair method as well, but if it helps some people then I'm all for it.

No, I don't think they'll retire out to the lake Ginger, but you never know. He hasn't mentioned that it would be their retirement home. Does it get very cold in the winter where you are now or is just the snow you don't like? And maybe being away from all your kids etc is playing on your mind more now?

I'll bet the crab was excellent Rava. Seems like any fresh seafood is way better than store bought.

Very windy and cold here this morning with a bit of rain mixed in, thankfully no snow yet though!

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Ginger, once your driving trip is over I am hoping you will be happy to be in the warmer temps. We said our goodbyes last night. I try not to make a big deal of it because there is no sense in creating drama. We will see everyone at Christmas. Hope you dont spill your diamonds as you drive and diamond paint. LOL. Dill, I remember the Sinclair method. It would not work for me. I used Rational Recovery which was so insightful. It taught me that not everyone needs AA to quit drinking. If that was the only way that worked I would still be drinking. AA is great for those that have quit drinking but it’s just not for me. It’s nice that there are more and more options regarding sobriety. Sober Tik Tok, Sober October, etc. Seems like it’s more acceptable to simply quit drinking. 20 years ago you were automatically labeled a drunk. It’s more acceptable these days to NOT drink. Good morining to all my cafe friends. 24 more please and thank you.

[Ginger999]

ABC, it does get cold here. This morning it's 25F and we can have strings of days in the teens. Occasionally, negative temps but not many of those anymore.

Jude, I hope this isn't starting back up! If you get out of MWO and go back in and go to the message box, do you see an option to select or discard last post? It's in the box where you type and is in yellow. I've used that a few times to restore a lost message. I am on my phone though so it might not show up like that on other devices.

As for diamond art-ing while traveling. I have a tray on my lap and all my diamonds are in tiny individual containers. I just do one color at a time and don't jump around. Works great. I use to crochet but my hands are cranky about that right now. With diamond art, I can switch from my right hand to left to get a break. Keeps my hands busy so I don't get bored when it's my turn to be the passenger. We usually drive two hours then swap drivers now that we no longer pull a house behind us!

Dill, is Pumpkin your only barn cat or does she have company out in the barn?

Rava, safe travels. I'm hoping for perfect flights for you!

Going to workout then home to get everything buttoned up! Cyrus knows something is up and is staying closer than he normally would. I think it had something to do with closing his catio for the season. This boy is not usually a lap cat. Had our last family meal yesterday then little sis came and took all our perishables. She left with a pretty good haul!

I'll take another day!

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Safe Travels today Ginger and family! Good luck with the driving and diamond painting! I usually do sticker books but finished 7 books this summer. I just downloaded some movies for the plane ride tomorrow. Watching Hurricane Melissa hitting Jamaica today. Those poor people. So many of those homes will never withstand this hurricane. Sending prayers for their safety. Been up since 430 am. I usually get antsy before travel and my mind is spinning. Wishing everyone a great and sober day. 24 more please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

5:19am in Alberta, 24 more for me please, and thanks...

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

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

[dill]

Safe travels to you and yours, Ginger. I hope all goes well. Pumpkin lives alone in the barn. That's one reason I tried so hard to get the dog to stop chasing him. He used to be able to come over to the deck and visit with us, but I'm afraid Lily just cannot be stopped from chasing him, short of being tied all day and I simply won't do that to any pet. We go out to the barn and visit with him though. I might start over again trying to civilize Lily. We actually did make progress in the past, and also, she is finally getting more mature.

Rava, you have mentioned sticker books several times. You must find them very relaxing. What do you do with the final products? Frame and hang? Give as gifts? I too will send prayers to those poor folks in Jamaica. That is so scary! Are you traveling today as well, Rava? If so, best wishes.

Hi Cowboy and Jude! I hope you are able to post today Jude....

24 more for all, please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

Safe travels to both you gals Rava and Ginger. My thoughts and prayers are also with the people of Jamica and everyone else who might be in Melissa's path.

Waves to Jude and dill...

[Ginger999]

Safe travels, Rava! I'm the same. My mind won't rest again until we get there. Exhausting!

Dill, that's kinda sad for Pumpkin. Maybe he needs a kitty pal. So many barn cats and so few people with barns.

Hi Jude and ABC!

If for some reason I don't check in, know that I'm not drinking just forgetting. Lol I'll take another!

[Jude58]

I had to put down one of my cats this morning and I'm feeling pretty sad. Hopefully tomorrow will be better and I will write more then.

24 more please...