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We are excited to see where we get to too! I know we will be driving through ID not sure about Montana yet. Our goal is to leave late enough in the spring so I don't have to white knuckle it over the passes. I do not want to have to buy chains for my car.
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Well after that I do feel old. Today spent time sanding a ceiling for my last room paint. The laundry room which we have not painted ....ever!! WE have been in this house 27 years. Only room I never did. We did however put in a toilet and vanity so there is now a 1/2 bathroom in there along with a W/D and furnace. AF last…
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I am laughing right there with you, do you remember how many pieces of penny candy you could get with a penny? Don't get me started on the party line hogs! Sheesh I spent time with relatives that still drew water from a well (stored in buckets on the back porch and community 'dipper') and used an outhouse.
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Well kid's I was not AF yesterday but it was DH's birthday and he wanted pizza and beer....I'm in. Stopped at 1.5 beers and had 3 slices of pizza then home for a nap. Just can't stay awake after alcohol and pizza. But the win over the past well year is, when we go out like this I don't come home and continue to drink. In…
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I am in the PNW also what area? I am southwest of T town.
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good day to everyone I am inspired by the success, want to cry for the frustrations, and give major hugs to all that will accept one.... Saturday's family dinner was wonderful. But wine did show up so a few glasses over the course of 7 hours. We tend to eat and then have marathon game playing. Sunday, had lunch out so a…
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@joans1976 I am so sorry your boss (did I read this right) absolutely has no compassion? Please do try to focus on you. I have not experienced cancer but my mother did, 6 years cancer free now. I wish there was something I could say to ease your fears and apprehension. I love to read/listen to whatever you have on your…
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Hey everyone, been a long day or two. AF yesterday and day before. Today lunch out and had to sip my beer. @mfowler883 @Sherbog wow I have not tried the deschutes ......hmmm ya know when we take off for parts unknown towards our unknown new home, I think DH and I will have to make a stop in Bend and do some tasting. Not…
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LOL all the mocktail recipes......my go to lately? Served in a tulip glass. Fresh squeezed lemon juice, cranberry juice, orange bitters (sorry guys I am a HUGE bitter over sweet fan), SF syrup and diet tonic water or club soda. In the glass I toss a few frozen berries. Put all in a jar with ice, shake gently (darn that…
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So a quick fly by.... Puppy pictures so so so cute AF for the superbowl...odd I know A yesterday a beer with lunch today planned AF Now off to painting.....btw @RockinRobyn672 thanks for the dance instructions from fitness marshall
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@mfowler883 You puppy dog sounds so cute I am sorry there are health problems to deal with. I have brought home only dogs from the shelter. Our last was an an abused husky mix. She was with us for 16 years. Was not AF last night. Big mistake, and indulged in several glasses of wine and paid the price today. Kinda…
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Forgot to post yesterday... @MissMay enjoy that time in Sin City I have been painting for two days now and my hands are swollen from arthritis. So will have to wait another few days to continue. We did go out for lunch on Wednesday and I had 2 beers then AF yesterday, plan to be that way today. This weekend is up in the…
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Yeah stayed AF last night too. But having a hard time with sleep as I do occasionally. So to work on some muscle fun I am going to paint and hope by this evening my walls will be coated with Kiltz and I sleep like a baby. Last night I am not sure if any of you go through phases like this...there has not been enough…
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I agree with the other comments. In my experience the AF wines are --- don't waste your money. The spirits, pricey but will work. I have found making my own mixers is really working at least for me. The ones I have made and mixed with club soda, tonic water or selzer water. Example I am making some 'barley tea' then add…
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AF last night but the snack attacker came into my office and brought me an entire little bowl of mini chocolates and goldfish.....they should be fired! But then I had trouble getting sleeping so did not get to bed until after 11pm (very late for me). Which made my waking time later...hate this cycle. It will pass. I know I…
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oh my @MissMay I think I want to paint that picture when we land somewhere and I can find my art supplies!
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Hello everyone Yesterday was lunch out with 2 beers, was tempted to have a 3rd but refrained. Then after my beer nap and later in the evening DH helped himself to a little Tito's. I did not...so yeah. I downloaded all 4 of the sobriety apps, I had tried 3 of the 4 before but this time I had all of them to examine side by…
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Hello and happy Sunday to everyone Weight ballooned up this morning for no reason I can identify LOL but I know me I go up and down on a daily basis regardless of AF or A the day before. AF last night, made several mocktails, pom juice with a splash of lemon and tonic water. Three of them in a long stemmed glass. We are…
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What is it with February? LOL went out for lunch yesterday and had 2 beers, yep. then home and took a beer nap....then in the evening was restless and drank 2 shots of vodka. Was awake most of the night with sweats, chills and arthritis pain. Was all that alcohol related? Pretty sure it was I am going to be feeling this…
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Hello and good day/morning/evening AF last night, been experimenting with mocktails again. The book I have has great ideas and I just keep expanding them. Last night I brewed about 4 cups of honey/ginger tea then chilled, added to that some fresh lemon juice, some tonic water and poof some kind of mocktail in a wonderful…
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Well as always, late to the party B) Thank you @MissMay as always for starting this groups month with a bang. Welcome all the new posters I love reading everyone's story. In so many ways other than our consumption of alcohol we are similar in our why we want to drink less. AND when I found this thread I did not think that…
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@joans1976 @MissMay pointed out and I read your post on art therapy with the mention of mandala's. I find doing them and similar type of art to be very relaxing and mind occupying which helps with me and deterring a drink in the evenings. So here are my evening occupations LOL
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LOL ok another load to the donation center yesterday. Last night I cleaned/purged some more. Thank you to everyone who has suggested cleaning method. That has really been my mindset. I even put a bin in our hallway for DH to drop 'trash' in it and a pile for donations in our family room. So far he has not put anything in…
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@MissMay LOL I may have to buzz you. I don't have a problem tossing 'things' it is DH. So I will get over it. So I am finding I am going to leave my 'office' for last to pack and paint. Yesterday I took a car load of clothes to donate. Today will be more of the same. My train of thought is, is it worth the cost of packing…
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Wow so this is what happens when you skip around and not log in for a few days! Everyone has posted but you and then you spend 30 min just trying to catch up on posts.... So not a great 4-6 days with alcohol. Not bad but not great. I know this is weird but since DH is home I am not following my normal routines that got me…
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Wow! it has taken me a bit to get caught up but boy everyone has been busy! Like @MissMay says were does the time go??? DH and I are still 'working' on packing--not really. We finally came to the conclusion that the month of January has been our rest time, no more family guests, no pressure from the holidays etc. We will…
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The devil on my shoulder won last night 2 shots of whiskey. Upwards and onward. The gaining weight is such a problem when I drink LOL I am up 8lb since Dec 1. Holiday cheer gone wrong? Naw my elbow bending always thinking there must be a liquid in my hand that creates a buzz. Got to get that girl back under control....and…
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Hello everyone I have been a bit of MIA...always a work in progress for me AF last night, Tuesday we did go out for 2 beer at lunch but then I was done for the day. I am still making my mocktails. I brewed some ginger/honey tea I will use tonight with some concoction or other. @mfowler883 I am so sorry you are struggling…
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Good day everyone AF last night but that sugar devil is still got me in it's sites, rolling 9 out of 16 days. Last night I made some sour mix then added my diet tonic water and a bit muddled cucumber...had 3 of those LOL it's all in the glass @MissMay so nosy neighbors want to know what type of work are ya going to be doin…
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Happy Monday AF last night so yeah to that @joans1976 what great news. This next week I am really going to have to watch my snacking. It seems when I am not indulging in alcohol my sweet tooth meter goes off the rails. Not sure how to rein it in or if it will fade out on its own...... this will be short right now so much…
