July Jamboree ~ Week 3

[ladybirdheart]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Goodness I am certainly feeling less crazy this morning; I feel no need to select between divorce and murder and there is talk on the thread of a big fluffy tabby cat adoption, a little fish nursery, and deep family ties. I must still be a bit distracted as I forgot take my undies to the gym and had to go commando to the grocery store, but so far that appears to be my biggest problem. I have no children and can only imagine the complexities of having one come home. I would like to think I would welcome them as you each do. My own mother got so upset with the mere thought of me coming back she had a stroke and died, and I certainly am glad nobody is veering in that extraordinary direction. I had planned to go out of town today to an art opening with the now cleverly redeemed Lord Bird Heart but decided to have some simple time alone at home. I actually love to clean and put things in order in the house and garden, for me it is like a moving meditation if I don?t have to hurry through it. I shall check back later as always. Love, Ladybird.

[Lavande]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

rebirth - you are a youngster - enjoy yourself!
Some of us here are grandmothers (or at least old enough to be)

Dill, thanks! I signed the petition to clean up the Gulf & posted it on my Facebook page as well.

LBH, I think perhaps the impending full moon has been messing with our collective this week. What do you think???

OK, I'm ready for my companions........the next 4 days should be V E R Y interesting

[rebirth]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Sped! You made me shiver when you mentioned Yoshi!! My son and I mentioned that our next pet would be called Yoshi. It's my son's favourite character on Mario Kart. Ooooh. You told the future...

LBH - Thats it. I will always think of you commando now!!

Dill and Lav - I am guessing you are both in your 50's? I am 39 in a few weeks but I dont really know. I was discovered on the streets and placed in an orpahnage at the age of 3. No one claimed for me so they made up my birthdate. But yes I feel blessed that I have found the courage and the will to stop drinking before it did some real serious damage to my life.

I am grateful on a daily basis for my sobriety.

Hallelujah. x

[Rusty]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Good Evening July Jammer Friends!

How I've missed you! I'm having withdrawal symptoms from not being able to be on this thread for the last few days!

Hi Lav-how's the finger? What happened to Mr. Lav's fish? Good luck with the dogsitting....I have visions of "Marley and Me"....doggies drinking out of the toilet...terrorizing you with howls during storms and you throwing books at them!:H

LBH-Commando? Is that what you call going undie-less? The next I am, I will think of you and smile.

Rebirth-an orphanage at age 3? You certainly are a survivor, and I admire your strength. You son is lucky to have you for a mom. Sorry about your cat :l I would die if something happened to my dog....he is such an important part of my life....loves me unconditionally, and the only male who has slept with me in a VERY long time.

Star-your son is grateful to you for sure.....he is lucky to have two supportive parents.

Chill-how are you feeling? Did your premonition materialize or was it just a case of nerves? I have the same feelings you had when I am anxious.

Rustop-3 universities you toured? Wow....which one does your daughter like? Billy Elliott....how cool!

Dill-great to see your posts. I'm going to get Shell Seekers at the library this weekend.

Hi Shelley....how are you? I thought of you, as you are my running idol and mentor....I ran for an hour on Wednesday, and guess what, since I am AF, the horrible lower back pain I experienced has gone away! My doctor told me it's because AL is very hard on our muscles and bones, too, but we forget that.

Hi to Cyntree, Sooty and anyone I've missed!

Talk to you all tomorrow....I'm glad you're in my life, all of you! v :h:h:h

Love,

Rusty

[rebirth]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Hi Rusty. I need to start running too. x

[ThisWayOut]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Love

[cyntree]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Good evening, Friday good people.

What a load of revelations today - Rebirth, such an inspiring story- I agree, you are a special survivor, and it is a pleasure to hear your story. And you are so smart to be going AF at this time of your life.

LBH - you and your gym. I still am enjoying the vision of a previous posting where you and some others (8? 10?) joined together in singing the same song in the shower. Not something I've ever experienced in a gym. You must be a shaman.

Sped et al; it's no joke about animal spirits returning. Many, many people have reported that they have found their 'spirit' pet again, in a different form. Personally, I have to say that I love the thought of it. RE: bears. I was fly-fishing in Wyoming one time, and my partner had decided to go quite far afield. Worried about the dog in the car (ahem), I decided to walk back to camp on my own, a decided no-no. I knew that one was supposed to make a lot of noise while walking, and the trip was about a 90 minute walk....and I had recently been in an Irving Berlin Revue which had about 2 hours of music. So I decided to serenade the bears on the way down, singing all the way. It kept the bears away, no issues there, but occasionally in a clearing I would come upon some humans that steered well clear of me, thinking that I was clearly off my rocker, singing 'Let's Face the Music and Dance'. Ah, wilderness.

Red - clever girl, yes I agree you are quite right about handling one thing at a time. Any routine at this point, even if it is of a less-than-perfect job, is probably a safe haven from all the other changes that lie before you. How wise to 'pick your battles'.

Lav - still no rain, but consistent cloud-cover today, which was a remarkable blessing. A few droplets --- got me all a-tingle.

Rusty, Rustop, Dill, Sooty, (and anyone that I have missed with my end-of-the-week fried brain), so good to hear your voices. Thank you --

Have a great unhung Saturday morn all -

OK - just have to add this...this is the 4th time that I've been logged on, and then kicked off just as I hit 'post'. Fortunately, I now copy the text before I log off and on again, but what's that all about?!!! I guess I should take it to the website techies...sorry to vent!

[Stargazerlily]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Great posts.

Rebirth, your background is so interesting and your courage amazing. I can remember, like it was yesterday, the time when my kids were six years old. It goes so fast and I have so many happy memories. I always thought the ages between 6-11 were so fun, your kids love you, no sass yet, fun vacations, etc. But I have found that each age and stage has its benefits. I have also found that I love growing older, with more life experience and ablilty to make better decisions. I miss the young body and the people who have died, though. That's the bummer of growing old, for me. I have learned so much from you, on this thread and others, and appreicate your contribution and journey.

Cyn, I have never heard or thought about animal spirits returning in your new pets. I have had some pets who really love me though. Animals are a necessity to me, they give so much unconditional love.

Dill, hey how you doing? It is interesting to know that your son came home for a short time, made plans and then moved on. I need the positive stories and to know that stuff just happens, you handle it and move on.

LBH, you are so funny. It is good to know you are exercising on a regular basis and having fun. Wow, your mom reacting in that way about you coming home must have hurt. My parents were really intense about things too. I try to not be so black and white about everything, knowing that all things pass and nothing stays the same. We all have times where we need support.

Lav, taking a toddler to the grocery store would be intense. I often used to get a babysitter for my kids when I went because it was so distracting. But grandkids would be fun, I can barely wait.

Will check in later.

[dill]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Commando? Well, now, that was an interesting post, LBH. I never heard of this commando style. Of course it had to be googled and here is what I learned: Going commando - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I didn't dare google images!

Yes, Rebirth, I am 58. My children are 28 and 32, both married. My son has one child. Lucky for me, they live nearby, so we get to watch him grow. He's 4. I didn't have a problem with al at your age. My problem developed in my late 40's and progressed until it became totally out of control.

Star, I am doing well. Enjoying the Shell Seekers.

Cyn, I loved your bear story! Rusty, Sped, Rustop, Lav, Sooty, TWO, chill, and all who pop in, have a great AF weekend.

[Lavande]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Jumping in during EB's nap time to say hello :H
All going well so far! He slept 12 hrs last night - good boy

I'll be back later.
Have a great AF day everyone!

[sooty]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Hello jammers, hope the weekend is going really well for us all. I can't remember if I told you but I'm away from tomorrow till wednesday visiting family, I wont have access to internet but will log on as soon as I'm back.

Keep safe and strong everyone. See you halfway thru humpday.

love Sooty

[Lavande]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Sooty - on the road again???
Have a safe trip!

Well, my grandson is sleeping, his dogs are sleeping - I'm exhausted!
We did have a good day, just wish it wasn't so hot outside. Starting to feel a little cooped up staying inside for the AC.
Mr Lav made an appearance to cut grass. He left right afterwards but invited himself for Sunday dinner. I guess that means I'll have to fix one..........wasn't really planning on it for just myself & the little guy.

Hope everyone enjoys a peaceful night.
Lav

[cyntree]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Good Saturday eve/Sunday morning all. Hope everyone is doing well - Sooty, travel safely, Lav, hang in there!

Long day of work at home today, but many things accomplished. Yesterday I had 'agility' class with my dogs (turns out I need to be quite a bit more agile to be their handler); they were in heaven in a newly opened indoor facility. What a pleasure! I purchased a 'swamp cooler' (evaporative) coat for my male, who has terrible heat hives right now. He loves it, and it has given us all a much needed break from his chewing and scratching...ahhhhhhhhhh. No rain, no rain. ah well.

Take care all, et bon reve rose (thanks LBH).

[Rusty]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

Good Morning Friends,

I am still without my laptop so I am at a gas station using theirs.

Lav-the audacity of Mr.Lav inviting himself to dinner tonight. IMO, I would just say, "I'm not planning on cooking dinner. You are taking me and EB OUT for dinner, and oh, BTW, I think your fish are dead....you might want to check on them." GRRRR:upset:

It's sunny again here and if any of you watch the weather channel, you saw my hometown....I grew up west of Milwaukee, WI where we had torrential downpours last Thursday. Fortunately, my mom just got a little water in her lower level, but it did no damage. I was in sizzling SC at the time and missed the whole adventure. They closed the Milwaukee Airport and they opened it about an hour before my flight to Atlanta.

Dill-how funny of you to google "Commando". You crack me up. No pun intended.

Cyntree-an agility class for your dog? My dog is only agile when he runs to his bowl for food.

Well, it's going to be a fabulous AF day for me. I am going to a pool party and cookout at my sister's after I go for a run. I am grateful for many things today....the list is too long to mention. I am most grateful to have addressed my AL problem and for the unconditional love and support of my family.

Hello to Star, Sped, Sooty, Chill, Rustop, LBH and anyone else I may have missed!

I'll check in later.

[rebirth]

July Jamboree ~ Week 3

cyntree - I love your story about singing in the wilderness. It made me want to go for a walk in the forest. I should make more of an effort to be in the wilderness...keeps you in perspective. Believe it or not, I love fishing. A little suggestion. ..click the remember me box next time you log on and you should not be kicked out after a certain amount of time. Hope that helps

Star- people say to make the most of every moment of your life and I am certainly doing so since giving up the drink. But I do have the odd thoughts of growing old..Sometimes it's fear.Like you said about the body getting old and people dying around me. It's something I need to deal with in a spiritual level and now that the alcohol is out of my life I can face my emotions properly .I really want to be able to tackle any future upsets with an inner peace...

Dill - 58 is still young! At least young enough to run after a 4 year old! That will keep you on your toes. Ha ha. When my son has children( hopefully)...I shall be approximately 60 something...I have seen some fit bodies around that age at my local gym. They bring me to shame!! I just wont do the botox etc. Nor pillow face either

Hey Lav - seeems like you are burning some serious calories with all that running around.

Happy AF sunday all