tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post6745466996463745184..comments2024-03-27T00:48:06.021-07:00Comments on Mummy was a Secret Drinker: Clearing the DecksSoberMummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-40690791779375940002016-07-04T04:20:50.142-07:002016-07-04T04:20:50.142-07:00I am here. Sorry for worrying you. Annie xI am here. Sorry for worrying you. Annie xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-3578063704256485902016-07-02T23:56:26.933-07:002016-07-02T23:56:26.933-07:00That's awesome, PhoenixRising! Huge congratula...That's awesome, PhoenixRising! Huge congratulations! And massive cyber hugs xxxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-79852584204991841142016-07-02T23:39:52.624-07:002016-07-02T23:39:52.624-07:00I too have begun to clear out the corners of my ho...I too have begun to clear out the corners of my house as well as my life....am a hoarder..<br /><br />100 days sober today...THANKYOU. SM and all those who post here couldn't have got here without you....the bunnies are so sweet, and the meadow smells so fresh..xx<br />PheonixRisinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658972687881828853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-46462618798225396032016-07-01T16:57:58.531-07:002016-07-01T16:57:58.531-07:00So guilty of this. Doesn't it always. Without ...So guilty of this. Doesn't it always. Without fail. Just feel better once you start going? Start working?Mark Goodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06257882468859791553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-54596277753530096412016-07-01T15:18:40.796-07:002016-07-01T15:18:40.796-07:00Welcome, Catherine! So glad you found us, and HUGE...Welcome, Catherine! So glad you found us, and HUGE CONGRATS NorthWoman! Awesome!SoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-83744502816927750572016-07-01T14:53:21.393-07:002016-07-01T14:53:21.393-07:00Well done Northwoman1996, that is amazing! Well done Northwoman1996, that is amazing! Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852688566796623814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-31823447400948858062016-07-01T13:11:54.096-07:002016-07-01T13:11:54.096-07:00Thats about how soon I started w SM after beginnin...Thats about how soon I started w SM after beginning my sober journey. Six months today. It works!!Northwoman1996https://www.blogger.com/profile/09855277712359787495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-36307345567838294072016-07-01T11:16:13.712-07:002016-07-01T11:16:13.712-07:00Hi, Day 11 for me. I discovered your blog on my Da...Hi, Day 11 for me. I discovered your blog on my Day 3 and cannot tell you how crucial it has been in stopping me reaching for the Malbec ( Rosé/Peroni/Bacardi/whatever is on hand when the latter are all gone) So thought I'd stop lurking and say hello. ;)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852688566796623814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-27334155080112186822016-07-01T08:57:52.859-07:002016-07-01T08:57:52.859-07:00So funny how we finally get around to "living...So funny how we finally get around to "living" ... you made me laugh. I'm a super 'list' geek, but I also like the cake and couch on occasion. It's all good. ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145663593740552771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-36122485371424713372016-07-01T04:03:56.486-07:002016-07-01T04:03:56.486-07:00Thanks for this morning's chuckle...sorry, but...Thanks for this morning's chuckle...sorry, but I think the guys have things a bit easier. I need to have the ole colonoscopy done this year...oh joy! I have so much more time on my hands when not drinking, but yes, some things are still on the back burner and then I feel guilty, which does me no good! Going to remember your theory on tackling the lists!Tams62https://www.blogger.com/profile/01780445920264611084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-71283126016041834352016-07-01T02:07:37.920-07:002016-07-01T02:07:37.920-07:00I must be a bit odd but really don't care abou...I must be a bit odd but really don't care about smear tests. My first one at age 20 showed abnormalities so then it was off to day surgery for laser treatment. Have subsequently had more abnormal smears as well as four kids in the last 20 years so have been poked and prodded a lot! As far as procrastination and lists go I resonate with you all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-37980670952822262082016-06-30T18:20:37.957-07:002016-06-30T18:20:37.957-07:00In hysterics with your lady garden talk!In hysterics with your lady garden talk!Ripleybellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484735194209368209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-14025308765322021692016-06-30T16:36:19.510-07:002016-06-30T16:36:19.510-07:00Since I've been drinking for months now, I hav...Since I've been drinking for months now, I have so much stuff that needs to be fixed and taken care off. But drinking was more important so here I am... trying to pull my shit together. I usually run mental lists. In my head. But when you are tired and hungover, it is difficult to remember what needs to be done. Time and the Bottlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07494924226427441030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-55994404174206985492016-06-30T15:48:13.941-07:002016-06-30T15:48:13.941-07:00I too have been concernedly following Annie's ...I too have been concernedly following Annie's absence and going private. Sending good thoughts her way. SamKDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485629540674780236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-15310375380633042602016-06-30T13:58:51.726-07:002016-06-30T13:58:51.726-07:00Lol, I do that too! Too funny!Lol, I do that too! Too funny!HabitDonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185750276731609856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-64180714630794791072016-06-30T10:55:03.439-07:002016-06-30T10:55:03.439-07:00I love lists. I even write things on them that I&#...I love lists. I even write things on them that I've already done so it looks impressive when I cross more stuff off !!WildcatsMaisiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587229930490015694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-19713329656594810852016-06-30T10:30:16.037-07:002016-06-30T10:30:16.037-07:00I love lists! Most weeks I have one I work through...I love lists! Most weeks I have one I work through although it's a daily list at the moment with it being end of term/start of summer holidays. Full time kids for 7 weeks. Oh joy! I am working hard on just trying to enjoy the time rather than panic. Off to France soon. Last year was my first sober holiday. Seems like a lifetime ago! So, more lists to get us there and cope with all the daily chores before I go. I fantasise about the day I don't have so much to do but then again that feels like wishing my life away. I still feel like I have to force myself to take one day at a time. I still have fleeting thoughts of drinking but writing lists and achieving things helps x PS I sometimes add things to my list that I've already done just so I can tick it! Edinburgh Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507850075300916316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-77874070959199008092016-06-30T09:30:39.414-07:002016-06-30T09:30:39.414-07:00I once read a book an article about efficiency in ...I once read a book an article about efficiency in which the expert advised if a task takes under 3 minutes -- including something you're alerted to by email and returning email -- do it immediately so these don't add up. I do and it's awesome!Minnesota Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565431067927240183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-14693053091680439362016-06-30T09:15:00.741-07:002016-06-30T09:15:00.741-07:00A great line in a story yesterday about the US com...A great line in a story yesterday about the US comic actress Fran Drescher and her cancer experiences. She said, 'My feet were in the stirrups more often than Roy Rogers' - along with funny, of course, it's an immediate 'age tell' for anyone who 'gets' it. <br /><br />Procrastination a huuuge problem for me...and of course, all the while one procrastinates further crap/clutter/chores are continuing to build. Need to give your technique a try.Northwoman1996https://www.blogger.com/profile/09855277712359787495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-75539468600920149222016-06-30T08:33:20.375-07:002016-06-30T08:33:20.375-07:00That's on my list too. I hate the thought of l...That's on my list too. I hate the thought of lying on my back, legs straddled, and left there for half an hour. It always feels like I'm in a middle of a bad episode of Candid Camera. Love the Three Buggers Method. xx<br />Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236064383725290818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-71127740909140215812016-06-30T08:00:47.616-07:002016-06-30T08:00:47.616-07:00Thanks, was curious about Annie too. I, too, hope...Thanks, was curious about Annie too. I, too, hope she is okay.HabitDonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185750276731609856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-30389517210655537802016-06-30T07:14:45.766-07:002016-06-30T07:14:45.766-07:00This put a smile to my face. I doubled up on horri...This put a smile to my face. I doubled up on horrible jobs at the doctors last week and had my smear ( we chatted about Brexit during the embarrassing bit) and I had some other tests that needed doing. My blood pressure was the lowest ever (nurse was really shocked) and I could proudly tell the truth when she asked me about alcohol units. My body is clearly appreciating 10 weeks off the booze - as is my to do list. <br />Thanks for the positive helpful blogs - they really keep me going. XxNewLeafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127554925674737422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-64897448369674838362016-06-30T06:57:45.137-07:002016-06-30T06:57:45.137-07:00Lists, I thought I might have put them all behind ...Lists, I thought I might have put them all behind me today. I periodically buy a few weeks of lottery tickets, so I have an e mail account - just so that I can day dream occasionally when I am walking the dog or battling the M5/M4/M25. Anyway, I got an e mail this morning saying congratulations - check your account. I've had one or two before and its usually just a free ticket. Anyway, I like to tease myself for a hour or two just imagining, no more fucking M5/M4/M25, someone else to do my lists, someone else to go to the recycling, not having to do job interviews in Bristol or think about front tyres - you get the picture. So, I walk the dogs, hang the washing out Its not raining - yet) and sort out the Tesco's delivery and then check the results......... and yes, I've won £127!!! Not quite enough to retire on but it bought a smile to my face and pays for a tyre .......... so not all bad, actually far from bad. In the old days, it would have called for a bottle of champagne but Heron Valley will do instead. I am actually loafing at home today unable to get into my work e mail so that's equally OK. More seriously, I am concerned about Annie and I hope she returns to us soon no matter what the news.<br /><br />Be good.<br /><br />JustonemoreJustonemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660105307364281743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-16957229536325726252016-06-30T04:05:49.896-07:002016-06-30T04:05:49.896-07:00Thanks SM, I know that what you are saying is righ...Thanks SM, I know that what you are saying is right, I just really, really struggle with the lists and getting things done. As for the smear, it is so far back in the list it is written with a quill. Of course the annoying thing is that once a biggie has been completed (e.g. tax return) you feel like Ripley surveying the incinerated pods and that's a good feeling, and of course it was all much easier than you thought. Bloody lists.Bubblesforbrainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071607959524442799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-30840899792276127422016-06-30T02:57:01.785-07:002016-06-30T02:57:01.785-07:00Ok, that makes sense. I thought maybe I needed a c...Ok, that makes sense. I thought maybe I needed a code or something to get in. Will keep looking periodically. Thanks for letting me know.Groundhog Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896347749384197279noreply@blogger.com