Newbies Nest

[STEADFAST]

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Hello everyone, and ciao Kensho!

Nice Sunday morning here.

I felt a bit uneasy reading the talk of closing The Nest, but I do understand where you're all coming from. While I haven't been a constant poster (and that's an understatement!), the Nest is never far from my thoughts. It's the place I dried off my wings and learned to fly again, and I'm eternally grateful.

But it's the people not the thread that matters, so if you're ''re-grouping'' elsewhere, I'd like to be there too!

Take care everyone and see you again soon,
love,
Steady
:heartbeat:

[Lavande]

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Hey Nesters,

Checking in tonight, all is well with me.

Wags, see ya over at the other thread

Ava, still so much covid going around despite everyone being repeatedly jabbed with vaccines, ugh.
That stroller looks extremely comfy. I think I could squeeze myself in if I really tried, haha. Glad you are getting your walks in with the fur gang. Hang in there!

Kensho, I’m happy to hear you are enjoying Venice. My daughter went there for their honeymoon, loved it too.
The nest has been extremely quiet & I personally feel after 14+ years I should finally move on. I will check in from time to time. Join us in the monthly/weekly abs thread. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.

Wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!
Lav

[KENSHO]

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Hi from Venice Nest! We are resting feet after 17,000 steps, before we head back out to dinner. It?s particularly hard in the feet with stone cobble everywhere there is not water! Having a very nice time. My husband is enjoying drinks and my kids are very supportive of me not drinking. I?ve dabbled in dairy, and got gluten free pizza last night, so thrilled!

Wags, it?s wonderful to hear your dad has had some positive days. That must be such a relief!

I felt panic when you all talked about closing the nest? but I must remember that there are other places and that I chose to quit? no one else did it did it for me. Still I really, really appreciate and need support. I?ll check out those threads

Ava, stay well

Hi NS and Lav!

We?re off to dinner.

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Evening nesters

Yes as much as i hate to say it, i think we need to roost where there is more activity though most of it is slowing down. NS i cant ever seem to find the monthly abstincence thread. I dont mind either way.

God going to disney land sounds way too hard, takes a lot of the fun out of it for the kids. i can imagine it would cost an arm and a leg. the joy of the children will more than make up for it though.

I had to cancel my acupuncture yesterday as i was in close contact with a co-worker at work that i had coffee and a download with. i have had 4 co-workers with covid in the past two weeks, makes running a clinic extremely hard but thats life. thankfully my arm is pretty good and i can knit for a lot longer than before.

Wags glad your dad is more stable, that is definitely a win.

Lav, it really is warming up for you isnt it. I am glad those days are over for me. our weather is still quite pleasant, its just the short days that are annoying. I have started to walk the dogs further now and carl is so happy. Will include a happy snap of of the 3 of us.

Take care xx

dogs walking june 2023.jpg

[wagmor]

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Lav & NS - I'm down to head over to the Monthly/Weekly abstinence threads. I took a peek and saw several familiar names. I'm just here for a quick check-in tonight but will post there tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Lavande]

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Greetings Nesters,

Wags & NS, YES please join us in the Monthly?weekly abstinence threads. I was going to mention that myself last night. We are open & ready for new blood anytime you want to join in haha.

We just ran up to town to attend the First Friday event. Lots of people & millions of little kids running around with ice cream on their faces Lol
It’s fun just to walk thru, check out the vendors & enjoy the walk. We hit 92 degrees today, hot!!! Hoping for some rain tomorrow for our lawns that are burning up so badly.

Wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!
Lav

[NoSugar]

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I've been staying in the nest to keep in touch with the few others who remain here but would be happy to jump to another (busier) thread that is more active. Should we join Lav and her pals in the monthly/weekly abstinence thread?:

https://www.mywayout.org/community/monthly-abstinence/96882-28th-post1824342.html#post1824342

[wagmor]

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Lav - I hate the thought of closing the nest but you might be right. This is the only place I currently post on MWO but I'm sure I could find another place that's warm and welcoming.

NS - I've not been to any of the Disney parks since the apps and scheduling became necessary, so I don't know for sure, but part of what used to be fun about going was spontaneously deciding to stop and check something out, or getting off a ride and immediately running to get back in line and go again. Sounds like those things aren't possible now (or at least very difficult). Regardless, you're right that this is yet another example of something that you or any of us would have dreaded in the past. Not drinking is freedom!

Ava - sorry to hear Bindi's surgery had to be rescheduled but it definitely sounds like the wise decision. That would be terrible for the power to go out midway through a procedure. As for stuff on your dining table, I say leave it and do some self-care. You're making a good choice that honors yourself.


Pretty tired here - I taught three long classes today and also went to visit my dad. He has had quite a few good days in a row now - he hasn't seemed fabulous, but he's been very steady and stable and content. I'm calling it a win!

Take care everyone.

[Lavande]

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Hello Nesters,

Nice to see some familiar faces
I’ve been wondering if possibly it’s time to close the nest. We really haven’t seen many newbies for quite some time. I always thought it was a good idea to keep the lights on here - just in case. What do you guys think?
Since I am a serious heat wimp the AC has been turned on ahead of the 90+ degree heat coming tomorrow, Lol

NS, I have to water outside daily too. We had no rain in May, very unusual. Do you have a neighbor that could help out maybe?
Have fun at Disney World, not sure I have the stamina for that place anymore haha. The kids will have a ball.

Ava, we don’t need to worry so much about the clutter. No one else seems to care, right?
Sorry Bindi’s surgery had to be postponed, annoying for sure!

Wags, hope you are doing well

It’s true kids, we wouldn’t be doing the wonderful things we are doing now if we had remained drinking. I will be forever grateful for kicking AL to the curb along with all of you.

Have a safe night in the nest all!
Lav

[NoSugar]

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Hey, Lav, Wags, and Ava. I'm bummed about all the missing people. I hope they are ok. Hopefully Kensho is having a fabulous time in Italy.

Summer has definitely arrived here. Very warm with no rain. I like the heat but not having to water plants already! We are leaving in a week for a bit over a week - hope the plants survive my absence.

I went to the pool with my grandsons yesterday and ended up being there until 5:30 pm. I occurred to me that if I were still drinking, I would have insisted on taking them home about 4 pm so as not to miss my witching hour. I just can't believe I ever let something so stupid control my life.

I also would be dreading the upcoming week with the other 2 grandsons at Disney World if I hadn't escaped. It is now a really Big Deal to go there - not like the days when we took our kids and just wandered around the parks, deciding what to do in the moment. Now everything is scheduled, apps have to be used, extra $ paid, etc. etc. I hate dealing with all that stuff so I'm just going to do what I'm told!

xx

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Evening nesters

Just a check in to say that I am glad i am working as it keeps my mind off life. I will be glad that its friday tomorrow so i can go into my cave.

I have my son staying for the week so that is nice though damn he is lazy. turn the lights off liam, put your shoes away Liam so i dont fall over them, wash the dishes liam, wipe the cupboards down liam. good thing i like his name.

Lav, i start to beat myself up then stop. I am learning that it doesnt matter is there is crap on the dining room table and i cant see the table cloth. its more important to look after myself at the moment.

How is your dad Wags? Hope he is having more good days now.

Bindi was supposed to have surgery today but was postponed again. apparently the power company told the shops on the street they are on that their would be power outages between 9am and 4pm. they would not give a specific time so all surgeries were cancelled. Thats ok, not their fault but i am sure their were some very unhappy owners. Booked in for next week.

take care xxx

Weather has not been bad here, did manage to get my sheets washed and dried outside today. i love fresh sheets.

[wagmor]

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Yep, here we are again Lav!

Hellos and waves to everybody, and Happy June to all!

[Lavande]

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Wags, we’re keeping the lights on in the nest - again
Funny how priorities change over the years. I no longer have the desire to beat myself up to get a room completed, garden planted, etc. I pretty much do what I want, haha! Glad you’re giving yourself time to get your teaching space put together, no major rush.

Hello to all & wishing everyone a safe night in the nest. Stop in & tell us how you are doing
Lav

[wagmor]

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Lav - I've come to the same conclusion about my new teaching space: that it will come together with time and there's no reason to rush or get stressed about it. Fortunately I am not bothered by a bit of chaos around me so I don't feel a compulsion to DO everything immediately. I want to get a feel for the room and then slowly decide what resources I'd like to have where.


I hope all the missing nesters are doing well too! It would be great to hear from all of you.

Happy almost-hump days to everyone!

[Lavande]

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Good evening Nesters,

All good here, quiet-ish day for me
I really hope all the missing Nesters are happy & doing well. Drop in & let us know what’s going on.

Wags, I hope your teaching schedule is easier for the summer months, you are such a hard worker. You new space will come together eventually, it doesn’t have to be done all at once. Getting older has taught me not to sweat the small stuff just make your space a happy & comfy spot for your tecahing.

Hello to all & wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!
Lav