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River swims are my favorite NARILY! So refreshing, and typically cleaner water! Thanks for sharing your experiences with marriage. Gives me some hope.

PAV, the good news about those "no break" days is that they can fly by. Hope you get to a relaxing evening in no time.

I'm taking today off work, mostly. The house is a mess and I will get the kids to help with that. But first, while it is still cooler temps, I have planned a hike with them. They are whining a little, but I know they will love getting out in nature. They always do. It's a "quality time with kids" and also "something to feed mom's soul" day. I need more of them.

Otherwise, I'm just putting one foot in front of the other. The only way through a shitty time in history is through, right Nest? Trying to imagine all the good things that can come from our nation's current imbalance.

Best to all, don't drink.

Happy Un Hung Friday everyone.

Yes, times are certainly weird. I have got my mask and am going to the market. I love going there as I am a bit of a social butterfly. I know everyone and like to chat, it is fun.

Ken, you are very welcome. We all have our stories about marriage and there is always hope. Sometimes you want to throw cold water in their face like Pav says, we all have those moments. You are not alone in this. I hope your counsellor is good, there is nothing worse than a bad counsellor. Don't be afraid to change to a new one if this one doesn't suit you.

Have a good one everybody xo.

Greetings Nesters,

Currently having a thunder storm with tons of rain & several tornado warnings in nearby areas, geez!
This hasn’t been an easy week for anyone!

Pav, I highly advise no water throwing if at all possible, haha! I know the feeling though, honestly.
I hope today was easier for you than you than you thought :)

Kensho, my kids were never very helpful with housework although bribes generally worked.
I hope your day was a good one!

Narilly, like you I love to chat with people at the market, why not? :)

Waiting for this storm to pass then I’ll sit down with my sewing machine again for a little while. Trying to keep myself useful & away from the fridge, Lol

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

Lav

Byrdie and Lav - sorry to hear of the major storms you've both been experiencing, but glad that you've been able to stay safe without too much damage. I can't imagine how places will handle some of the worst of the hurricanes, with such difficult aspects around where people will go if evacuating is necessary

Kensho - that's wonderful that your husband is willing to try counseling, and I hope you find a truly good one as well. I can't remember if you've mentioned this, but do your kids have an idea about what's going on? My heart goes out to you and I'm so glad you're solid in your quit. Drinking will do nothing but make this challenging time worse!

Nar - your river swim sounds awesome!!! There's something about cool/cold moving water coming right from the mountains that is so refreshing. Hopefully you weren't super hot again by the time you walked all the way home. There's a big difference between 10 and 40 minutes!

NS - I hope your upcoming getaway is relaxing and restorative. I'm a bit jealous that you were able to get a haircut though!


Things are moving along pretty steadily here these days. Our pup went to doggie daycare for 5-6 hours and my wife and I took a really long bike ride. Now we're all back home and pleasantly tired from our respective days.

Hellos and waves to everyone here in the nest. Hope you have fantastic weekends!

Good morning!
Just wanted to come by for a visit. Great to see all the usual suspects. I had visited with the Byrd lady, making sure she hadn't been blown away, got me thinking about the forum.
All is as well as to be expected during these trying times.
On August 5th 2014 I was born again hard! Giving me 6 years of AF living. Despite my lack of involvement in these rooms I am forever indebted and grateful beyond words for this group. I went back and read some of my initial post and was overwhelmed with emotions. It reminded me of some of the shenanigans I pulled to "hide" my drinking and prove to my wife that I could "moderate".
My darkest days have been my greatest and loyal allies.
One of my favorite quotes of all time.

It's Africa hot in the great state of Texas. The month of August around these parts is like the gates of hell.

Stay hard freaks!

Yo Matt!

Congrat's on 6 years! Huuuuge stuff. Great to see you again. Glad you're good. Staying hardcore over here. Love that quote.

Take it easy nester's near and not so far. x

@Guitarista thanks my brother! Looks like you are holding your own as well. Did I see that you were creeping up on 2 years?

Hi, All:

Congratulations, Matt, and whoot on your 6 years. No Sugar dug up some of my old posts a bit ago, and it made me feel so emotional also. Just reading those words I wrote brought back the confusion, fear, and resolve I was feeling at the time. It is great to hear you're doing well - stay cool!

Nar, I can't believe I didn't mention the trip to the river. Swimming in nice cool refreshing bodies of water is about my favorite thing to do (when it is hot out).

Wow, stay safe Lav (and how are you Byrdie)?

My day did fly by, but it was LONG as I had to stay late to squeeze it all in. Staff coming back next week and the students will be online after that. So much to prepare for. The thing about working in a school is there is a lot of bs compliance reporting, etc., but it is always tempered by being with the students which I LOVE. This year there is even more hard, unsatisfying (because online school is unsatisfying no matter how you slice it) work, and no reward of the students coming in. It will be a rough year for everyone, but the only way out is through for sure.

Happy Sober Saturday.
Pav

Greetings Nesters!

Wags, glad you got out for a nice bike ride in hopefully much cooler weather ;) I imagine your pup enjoyed being with some friends too!

Matt, Wow, CONGRATS to you on your 6 years AF :yay:
I was just asking Byrdie if she had heard from you. Obviously you are doing well. Thanks for stopping by with the good news!

G, hope your weekend is going well!

Pav, I can’t imagine making plans for the school year right now. I’m sure whatever you come up with will be the best for students & staff. Yes, things are going to be different but that’s not necessarily bad. I think creativity will play a big role this school year. Enjoy your weekend!

No rain today, mostly sunny. I have gigantic mushrooms popping up in my yard after > 7.5” of rain this week, haha!! Some areas not far from here had almost twice that amount, geez.
Chicks are doing well, I see lots of little feathers sprouting thru their chick fuzz. Soon they will be geeky looking teenagers, Lol
Wishing everyone a safe night in the nest!

Lav

Morning nesters

Time flies when you are home 24/7 NOT. i have now successfully bought a new fridge and tv unit and buffet which goes with all of the other stuff i have bought. at least the house will be newly furnished again, which has not been done in nearly 15 years. One of the joys of not drinking is i can afford it and it will lift the spirits.

Congratulations Matt on 6 years. Sometimes it seems a world ago since I stopped drinking and i love that its the new normal for all of us.

Nar your rive swim sounds just lovely but i would be the one sitting on the bank holding the towels. it has to be about 45 degrees for me to even think about swimming.

Kensho, that is great that hubs has agreed to counselling, i wish my ex had but he is still emotionally stunted and i have grown and moved on.

Days are getting longer now which is a good sign that hopefully we will start to warm up soon. We have to walk with a mask now but i put it around my chin and if i see someone coming i put it on. I just cant breathe. as i only pass about 3 people i dont feel too bad and in every other situation i wear a mask. mum has made some really lovely ones for all of us and as the prices of masks are astronomical......

G, i hope you are staying safe. are you still working? I have not been into work forever it feels like.
Hope you are safe also steady and taking care.

Have to get motivated as we have a clean up booked for tomorrow so we put all of our rubbish out and the council picks it up. so much cardboard.

take care xx