~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[dill]

I heard about that bomb cyclone a few days ago, Mul. Glad you got through it ok. Enjoy your foray into Hope.

That's too cold for me, Cowboy! I was whining about the temps we were having but we just got down to freezing, briefly. It will take time to get used to the cold, but we do it every year, so my guess is we will adjust. This too shall pass.

We have our Thanksgiving this week in the US. We will celebrate in our usual way with turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, Our son and his kids at the table. I find myself missing my daughter and her son more lately but travel is just too difficult and we did get to see her briefly last summer.

Hello Rava, I slipped some coconut flakes into our coleslaw a couple of nights ago and I loved it! I didn't put enough in.

Ginger, I wonder what was going on with the site that affected you and Jude's posts. Thanks for the explanation about the cryptic post.

I think I'll get to the store this morning and get the rest of the fixings I'll need for Thanksgiving. It will be a good day not to drink.

[abcowboy]

5:21am in Alberta, I'll have 24 more please, and thanks...

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

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

[abcowboy]

Enjoy the trip out to Hope Mulburry, even if it means a little exercise with a shovel lol.

Is Thanksgiving this coming Thursday for you guys dill? It means a 4 day weekend because of Black Friday? I miss our 3 girls as well, but at least we get to see them all at least once a year.

Glad your knee held up okay Ginger, at least you can get out and about and do some exploring. Have you tried golfing yet?

We have a winter wonderland outside this morning so my first date with the shovel will be right after breakfast. I'll probably go out a few times today so that it doesn't all accumulate at once.

[Ginger999]

No golfing yet. Need to hit the driving range first to see if that twist gives me issues.

Mul, you're so right about changes in health science. Moderation and as unprocessed as possible is a good guideline. Enjoy your time in Hope. Are you a remote worker? Just curious

Dill, I need to get to the store today too but I'm dreading it like a tooth ache. Lol I better buck up. It must be done!

Waves to all my pals! I'll take another day of freedom.

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Its the weekend not that it matter to me since retirement. It just makes me more lazy than weekday mornings. LOL. It was 50 here this morning and I had to break down and turn the heat on for a little bit. I am thankful to be up on a Saturday morning not hungover like in the past. How do people that are older in life recover from a heavy night of drinking. It’s hard enough just waking up feeling good physically. Well I hope you folks with cold temps and snow have a good weekend, stay warm and be careful shoveling. Ginger, glad that knee is holding up. Hi to Cowboy, Dill, Mul and Jude!

[Mulburry]

I heard about that bomb cyclone a few days ago, Mul. Glad you got through it ok.

We got really lucky here in Vancouver proper, not much damage or power outages; and it hit in the night so I barely even noticed. Vancouver Island got really ravaged though, some of the highest wind speeds ever recorded, and lot's of trees falling on roads, houses etc. Apparently a few people were killed in Washington as well.

Happy Turkey Day to all of you Southerners!

[Jude58]

We are going to have Thanksgiving dinner at a friends house, so no cooking for me.

I had this random craving for a glass of wine yesterday, but it was just a fleeting thought and passed quickly. If we don't dwell on these urges the thoughts usually disappear. There's a saying from AA that alcohol is cunning, baffling and powerful. I couldn't agree more!

24 more for all of us please...

[abcowboy]

5:16am in Alberta, 24 for me and everyone else who needs them please, and thanks...

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

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

[abcowboy]

I've got breakfast ready folks...

[abcowboy]

That statement is so true Jude, cravings seem to sneak up and hit you almost anytime, anyplace.

We had just over a foot of snow yesterday but it was manageable as I went out 3 times to shovel. I see there is more to shovel this morning but only appears to be a couple of inches. A bit more supposed to fall today again but nothing like yesterday.

[Rava]

Good morning and thanks for the breakfast. I was just looking at a recipe for “cloud eggs”. Looks like too much work to whip the egg whites, etc. Love those fried potatoes too! Yesterday I was a complete zombie and laid around completely enjoying Season 5 of Yellowstone. One episode left. Mul, that bomb cyclone sounded terrible. I can only imagine the devastation to the area. I hope everyone has a good and sober day. No drinking for me, no booze in this house. 24 more please and thank you!

[Ginger999]

Yummy breakfast as usual, ABC.

Hubby and I went to a large chain grocery story yesterday. I haven't been to a large store in ages! It was an overwhelming experience and I wont go back. I don't care what they have that I need. There was literally alcohol on every end cap and the largest alcohol section I've ever seen, including a wine bar. No wonder there's so much addiction! Good grief.

Waves to all my pals in the Cafe! I'll take another freedom

[dill]

Thanks for the awesome breakfast, cowboy! And wow, what a lot of snow you’ve had to deal with already.

Ginger, I feel the same way about those huge grocery stores. The store we go to is big like the way they used to be. But all the other stores near me are those superstores. And you’re right about wine and beer everywhere and they also have a wine bar right in the store. Ridiculous!

i’m keeping this short because I’m having some technical difficulties with my computer. Hope everybody has a great and sober Sunday!

[Mulburry]

Wow, that's a lot of snow Cowboy, holy moly!

Speaking of cravings: feeling really lousy today, just tired, depressed, irritable (for no real reason), have a very strong urge to find a mickey of whiskey and take a few deep long pulls. I just have to remind myself that I made it through 6 months of feeling like crap (post-acute withdrawal), I can make it through one evening, and I'll feel better in the morning. Not today.

[Jude58]

Good job staying away from the booze Mul! I too, have those days when I'm depressed and irritable for no apparent reason and I hate it. At least it usually only lasts a day or two, then disappears and then I'm fine. Hopefully you will feel better soon.

Wow, that's a lot of snow cowboy. Maybe you should invest in a snowblower.

24 more for all of us please...