~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[abcowboy]

Hopefully your grandson will be over the flu soon Rava and you'll at least get to see him before you head back.

I'll bet you enjoyed the visit with your family dill even if it was a short visit.

You wouldn't think yoga would be hard on your knee Ginger but I presume you took it easy anyway.

Hopefully the support people will get things resolved know that they are aware of the problem Jude.

[dill]

Rava, I will send you positive thoughts and "vibes" as they used to say. I know it will be tricky, but you can do it!

I am hanging my own head in shame today. Reason: I keep wine out of my house because if it is here, I will drink it. Unfortunately for me, SIL gave me a bottle of wine in a basket filled with goodies. I snapped. Suddenly, it was here in the house, and I succumbed. I am grateful that it was a low alc content variety, and I don't have a hangover or anything. Just the shame and remorse. SIL does not know that I struggle with al. It's not something I share with many people. So she did not think she was doing any harm giving that to me, because I keep my drinking problem secret. She couldn't have known. I know I should be more open about things. But I don't want it to be s way people define me. I wonder if anyone here knows what I mean or feels the same way.

Anywhoo, I'm here and recommitting. 24 more for all of us please.

[Ginger999]

Dill, we are right here with you. Thanks for explaining why your sil would give you such a gift. Dust yourself off! We are all in this together.

Merry Christmas eve everyone. I'm going to try the aerobic class today. We shall see!

Ill take another day of freedom!

[Quit wining]

Merry Christmas Cafe friends!
Even though I check in infrequently, I often think about you guys and hope everyone is doing well.
Today is Day 2,128 for me, something I never imagined happening. The Cafe played a huge part in this! Thank you everyone for being there.
Mrs QW and I are doing OK. Her Parkinson’s is progressing. We had an in-home assessment done in the spring and some changes were made. She has a personal support worker help her get her days started. She was fitted for a walker which she uses when walking outdoors. To help us with age in place plans, we had a step in, sit down tub installed in the main bathroom.
My broken collar bone and torn rotator cuff took longer to heal and is about 90% of what it used to be. To help prevent any more falls I use walking sticks when I go out.
Sadly our travelling days are over. I’m missing Mexico!
Anyway, I wanted to drop in, say hi, wish everyone who celebrates a Merry Christmas and pass on my best wishes for a happy, healthy, AF 2025!

Russ/QW

[Jude58]

Merry Christmas everyone! QW, thanks for stopping by, we were really worried about you. Sorry to hear that Mrs. QW's Parkinson's is getting worse. She is lucky to have you in her life, especially during rough times.

Dill, don't beat yourself up, and thank you for your honesty. It's so hard to stay sober during the holidays. Last night we went to some friends and there was booze everywhere with lots of drinking. It was difficult to abstain, but all that I could think about was how I would feel the next day. There are only a handful of people that know I quit drinking, but other than that I keep it to myself.

I'm in for another 24 hours of serenity...

[Jude58]

Yay! I didn't lose my post!

[dill]

Ha! QW! So great to see you! I can't help but wonder if your ears were burning because we have been mentioning you often lately and wondering how you were doing. Very, very glad to hear from you and that you are doing well. Sorry Mrs. Q's condition is getting more difficult. Prayers to you both, and a Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to All!

24 more for all of us here will be the best Christmas gift ever.

[abcowboy]

5:21am 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 Rava dill Ginger999 Quit wining

Today is go7ng to be a darn good day not to drink!

[abcowboy]

It's great to see you again QW! Sounds like things are going well enough for you and the Mrs and that you're do8ng what needs to be done. Stop by more often, we'd love to see you here.

You've got this dill, we all move forward together...

Waving to the rest of the gang!

[Rava]

Merry Christmas Cafe. Dill, your post makes complete sense. I am the same way with not being able to keep it in the house and if I do, I drink it. Not beer tho, I hate it. No need for all the guilt and shame. It’s not worth it ruining your day. And not sharing your alcohol problem with others is totally ok in my opinion! Compare it to your worst drinking days and it’s just a blip in time. Last night the booze was flowing freely. I took a wine bottle and added some sparkling ginger ale. That helped me not drink alcohol and not even missing it. I also stayed away from the bar area and sat in the living room away from all the action. I will do the same tonight at the next party. This time last year, I got so wasted I was throwing up the next day. I keep that awful memory tucked in my brain and do NOT want to repeat that mess. QW thanks so much for checking in. So glad to hear from you! Wishing everyone a wonderful day. 24 more please and thank you.

[Ginger999]

QW, thank you for checking in. When you didn't respond to my email my monkey brain went crazy! I'm sorry about your wife's progression and Mexico. Did we know about your shoulder? I don't recall the story. Anyway, we miss you around here. Thanks for checking in

Merry Christmas to everyone! I'll take another day of freedom.

[Jude58]

Rava, glad that you made it through the party without drinking. It's good to keep remembering how bad your last hangover was. I know that for me it goes a long way in keeping me sober.

Mr. J and I had a nice quiet day at home yesterday. We grilled some steaks, and I made wild rice, roasted asparagus and mushrooms. Yummy!

Hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas!

I'm in for another 24 hours of peace...

[abcowboy]

5:18am in Alberta, 24 more 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!

[abcowboy]

Kudos to you Rava, I'll bet you won't have any problem tonight either.

We had a pretty low-key Christmas as well Jude, enjoyed our Zoom get together with all the kids and I did a maple syrup glazed ham on the smoker, mini potatoes, beans, and holupchi, with kutya for dessert.

Waves to the rest of the gang, have a relaxing Boxing Day y'all!

[Ginger999]

Happy boxing day.

We had a huge feast. We ate outside, which was an added treat. Later, I went down to a friend's house that's alone and we watched the movie Four Christmases. Hilarious! She was grateful for the company and I was grateful not to have to watch football. Lol Starting Saturday, I'll be pup sitting for her. We'll have Izzy for two weeks. She's a lovely little Shih Tzu and Cyrus gets along fine with her. I see lots of dog walks in my future!

Hope we all have an easy day! I'll take another day of freedom