~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[dill]

We had that nice warm weather yesterday, too, Jude! The sunshine was so welcomed! I have daffodils blooming. I used the nice weather to clean the inside of one of our cars. It's a job that I hate, but it goes down much easier when the sun is out.

Rava, I feel for you dealing with the cravings in the environment you are in. I wouldn't be able to be in those social drinking situations. I have a group of friends that I used to do dinking things with, but I let it go years back because it was too much for me. Huge trigger. I don't generally do much socializing. Mr. D is not really inclined and I guess I'm not either really. But I can certainly relate to what you are going through. I guess I'm lucky that I am not much of a social animal.

Waves to Peachie, Cowboy and Ginger. I have to cut this short bc my battery is about to go!

Not today....

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Thanks for the encouragement Peachie. Problem is I am already old and these thoughts have been there for about 50 years. UGH. I started drinking loose leaf tea at 4 pm because that is my horrible time. So far, so good. I just ordered some fancy ones and a cute mug. I am willing to try anything to get back on track. Our closest friends here are all big drinkers and that is not helping me keep these thoughts at bay. Today we are playing a golf game where drinking is the norm. I do not have trouble in the daytime so I will not be drinking. We used to be real close with 1 particular couple whose wife doesnt drink but they have added 2 more couples into the mix and they are big time drinkers. I dont want to appear antisocial but I just can’t hang with them. Thus comes the feeling of being a turd. Every night they want to do something and we keep saying no. Oh well hope everyone has a good and sober day. 24 more please and thank you.

[Peachie]

Whoops. Pressed the wrong button again.

Evening Cafe. Lovely day here too Jude. My little dog Abby absolutely refused to poop in my garden! In a way that was good but it meant that, no matter what, I had to take her out twice a day for her poops. She would certainly let me know when I was late and the minute I started to get dressed I better hurry up about it. She knew to the minute when it was 4pm too! Great way to get some exercise in for the day. They keep you on your toes, that's for sure.

Been depressed today, just one of those days. Sometimes they just happen. Yuk.

Night night everyone and have a great day!
Xxx

[abcowboy]

You can send some of that warm weather my way Jude, I'm getting tired of winter lol.

I'm not used to the time change yet either dill, the spring time change is always harder for me for some reason.

Don't give up Rava, those urges will get less and less the more you distance yourself from drinking.

Waves to the rest of the gang...

Up early this morning as I have to meet one of my wholesalers in Mannville this morning to pick up a water heater. The neighbor across the street asked me to get one for him and help him replace an old one for one of his friends.

[Peachie]

Eve

[abcowboy]

4:51am in Alberta, I'll have another 24 please, and thanks...

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

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

[Jude58]

Good morning cafe!

Rava, I get it about having obsessive thoughts about booze, but they do get better when we put some distance between us and the bottle. I still have cravings at times and feel sorry for myself because I can't drink like normal people. When those thoughts hit me I try to find some kind of distraction like knitting or working on my puzzle. Have you tried meditation or deep breathing when those cravings hit? Sometimes it does help, one day at a time.

Yesterday was gorgeous with sunshine and temps near 70 degrees. I actually was able to get out and clean up a lot of dog poop from the yard. Not a fun job but at least it was nice to get outside and enjoy the warmth!

Waves to all!

24 more please...

[Ginger999]

Waves to all! I'm definitely in for another

[Peachie]

Hello Cafe. I stood at my back door this morning and just breathed in the cool wind. It was magic. Such a relief from the hot Gusty winds. I noticed my cats snuggled up in bed a bit tighter last night too. Lol.

Rava, sorry you're having a rough time at the moment. If it helps, my cravings gradually faded as I got older. I still have a few but that is out of pure habit and boredom somewhat. I distract myself by watching a good TV show or an interesting podcast. The mind plays ridiculous tricks on us. For me, distraction works miracles. I often forget I have a glass of wine sitting in front of me for hours.
Trust me, I became a very heavy drinker for a long time when my life was in total disarray. Hang in there hun.
I often used to think if I had to go into a nursing home one day how on earth would I get my booze and where would I hide it! Lol. When I was in hospital after my stroke I never once felt like having a drink. I was shocked and I learnt something very important. I was not as dependant as I thought I was. Sorry for the long rant!

Night night everyone
Xxx

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Thanks for all the turdless comments. LOL. Jude so glad your finger is getting better and you were able to get to your job. Peachie hope you are staying cool and congrats on no wine last night. I am still reading my way out book and will read some more today. I need to stay firm in this quit and mad that I am feeling weak again. Does this ever end? Will this struggle continue until the day I die? It gets to be a lot sometimes. Hi Dill and so glad you got Lily back to the dog park with your Granddaughter. Good bonding time for everyone! Cowboy, sorry about your power outrage. What a mess. Glad your house didn’t get too cold. Summer needs to get here. We are considering driving north this year as the airfare keeps going UP and not down. I was hoping that waiting it would get better but it is only getting worse. Hi to Ginger and Mul and hope everyone is doing well. 24 more please without a struggle today!!!

[abcowboy]

Not much new happening in my world, and that's okay by me.

Waves to the whole gang...

Not today...

[dill]

Still getting used to the time change here. It seems harder than it used to be. It couldn't be due to age, could it?!

I have all day ahead of me to enjoy freedom. Join me anyone?

[abcowboy]

5:17am 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 Rava dill Ginger999 Peachie

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

[Jude58]

Good morning cafe! I actually slept in until 5:30 this morning and it sure felt good!

Rava, I bet it felt good to be able to get home and wash off the grunge! I hope that you blast them when you write a review of the place. I definitely would make your sobriety a priority over socializing. Eventually you will be strong enough to attend all those events without being tempted to drink. You've got this! By the way, you are not a turd!

Dill, it was 70 degrees here yesterday as well. It was so nice to feel the sunshine and warmth! Unfortunately it was just a tease and the cold and snowy weather will be back by the end of the week.

Cowboy, the finger has healed most of the way and I was able to get to my volunteer job. Thanks for asking!

Peachie, good job on having a wine free night.

Waves to Ginger and Mul!

Not today...

[Ginger999]

Dill, I'm glad you and gdaughter got to spend time together and Lily got to socialize too!

Rava, what a nightmare! Im glad you're home and all cleaned up!

Hi ABC, Jude, Peachie and Mul! I'll join you all in another day of freedom!