~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[Ginger999]

Dill, enjoy that melon. One of my favorite fruits. Yum!

ABC, thanks for breakfast!

Food and alcohol flow with this side of the family. I took my leave from it all about 830 last night. Showered and hit the hay. I know they must think I'm pretty stodgy but I can only take so much.

I'll take another day of freedom!

[Jude58]

Good morning friends!

Ginger, sometimes it's tough to be around gatherings where there is a lot of alcohol being consumed. Sometimes the best option is to just leave, which is exactly what you did.

Busy day, so no time to drink!

[dill]

We had a couple of canna plants outside our kitchen window. I saw some hummingbirds at them yesterday, so I guess ours haven't migrated just yet.

Cowboy, thank you for another awesome Sunday breakfast and for your kind words as well.

The melon was delicious! Odd thing was that it had white seeds. I've never seen the like. I asked what the variety was but they didn't know. It was purchased in Amish country at a Farmer's market.

Busy day today with a local Labor Day Parade and other events.

No matter what we're doing, let's all enjoy the day!

[abcowboy]

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

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

[abcowboy]

Don't feel bad about leaving early Ginger, Bubba and I don't like being out later than 10:00, booze or no booze lol.

Not much to report on here, this year the wheat harvest is going to be a challenge with so much of the crop laying flat on the ground. So far it looks like the rocker picker did a good job as I've only put a couple of rocks through the header and into the rock trap haha.

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Happy Labor Day. Ginger, good for you leaving early. I bet this morning you are feeling great! No plans for me today. Just the gym and relaxing. Hope everyone has a great day. Techie if you are reading this thread please check in! 24 more please and thank you.

[Ginger999]

Headed home with my sobriety intact! I'll take another!

[Mulburry]

Haven't seen hummingbirds around here in a while either come to think of it (still lot's of birds of prey down by the river though- the vultures are circling!)... so many wasps tough!

[Jude58]

I've seen a couple of hummingbirds over the last couple of days, but they are probably migrating from the North and stopping in for a quick snack. I will miss them though as they are so much fun to watch

Not a lot happening here, just headed off to work in a couple of hours.

24 more please...

[dill]

Good morning everyone. You all will think it funny perhaps, but I am still reading the book Ginger recommended weeks ago by Jason Vale. It's really helpful, so I am reading a little at a time as it turns out I am not in the habit of reading a book anymore. If it isn't an audiobook, I pass. But, as I mentioned, the library didn't have an audio version so my only option was an ebook. However, I have decided it is kind of good because by engaging in the book briefly each day, I feel like I am immersing myself in his point of view over a longer period of time. It's been beneficial for sure. Thank you Ginger.

Yesterday's local Labor Day Parade was a fun way to celebrate the holiday. We waved at our friend's little grandson on his float. He was having a grand time!

Let's all enjoy the day!

[abcowboy]

5:14am in Alberta, 24 more for me please, and thanks...

In the past 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:
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Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Dill I agree I read the book in small doses too. He really drives the point home that alcohol as any form of relaxation, stress relief, etc is totally useless. No benefits whatsoever! I bought the book on my kindle so I can refer back to it. I also refer back to the Rational Recovery method which I cant even find anymore. When I google it I can find a few things about it. Thinking of my beast brain and actually talking back to it when I am wanting to drink really helped me the first time when I quit. I think people become complacent when they quit and then the beast sneakily comes back trying to worm his way in. So today is not going to be the day that I drink. 24 more please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

I love watching the hummingbirds as well Jude, such inquisitive birds and playful.

Glad you're home safe and sound Ginger, without quitting on your quit.

I still like reading books dill, haven't got into audio books yet though my kids seem to love them.

The wasps are terrible here as well Mulburry, not sure how long we're going to have to put up with them.

I can hear a light rainfall on the roof of the camper this morning, not sure how long it's been sprinkling or how much we got as it's still too dark to see outside. Maybe a day off for me today!

[Ginger999]

ABC, I wish we could have some of that rain here. Things are dry as a bone!

I listened to "A Naked Mind" by Annie Grace yesterday on the drive then finishing yesterday afternoon. I was surprised how closely it follows Allan Carr's book, "Quit Drinking Easily". I love science and stats so it's right up my alley. I'm glad Jason Vale's book has been helpful. I'm going to download it, as it appears I lost my hard copy.

My granddaughter is going to have another baby. They say it's their last. I hope so! The thought of helping with three is a little daunting for this old lady! It's all about me! Bahahaha I'm headed there today so she and hubby can go meet the midwife and have the first ultrasound. They've decided not to find out the gender and be surprised!

Better get going! I'll take another day of freedom

[Mulburry]

Thinking of my beast brain and actually talking back to it when I am wanting to drink really helped me the first time when I quit. I think people become complacent when they quit and then the beast sneakily comes back trying to worm his way in. S

Yup for sure, the beast is always lurking. I'm still astounded how many drinking dreams I have, despite being close to 3 years sober now.