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The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 4
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Wow, what a day.
I was AF yesterday, so that's 3/27 please YM. Not AF today though. I know I said I would be AF, but I have a glass of chardonnay with me at the moment. Not vodka, so that's a small improvement at least. Cheers to my late friend :beer:, may you rest in peace.
The service at the crematorium was amazing. Standing room only, which I fully expected. The order of service we were all given was so personal, pink, with a big picture of her smiling and laughing on every page. She loved to sing and was very good and she had recorded a few songs. She was carried in, with her rendition of "Mustang Sally" playing. We listened to her singing "Guardian Angel" in the middle of the service, which she'd actually won an NME award for, just days after her death. I hope her spirit stayed around to find out about that award!
At the conclusion of the service, we all gave her a standing ovation for her last earthly performance........... then walked out to her singing "Feeling Good"........... it was all very personal to her, very special. I am so glad and priviledged I was there.
It was heart-breaking, moving, uplifting, words fail me. Her husband stayed composed, bless him. He really held it together. I can't imagine how he's feeling.
So that's my day in a nutshell. I feel dual feelings today. Sad at the loss of someone who loved life, would do anything for anyone and who relished every day and didn't deserve to be taken so soon (at 50) and happy because I'm here to live another day and that she would want us all to live life to the full, as she did, despite her failing health.
Hugs to all.
Caz
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cazzasmazza wrote: »Wow, what a day.
I was AF yesterday, so that's 3/27 please YM. Not AF today though. I know I said I would be AF, but I have a glass of chardonnay with me at the moment. Not vodka, so that's a small improvement at least. Cheers to my late friend :beer:, may you rest in peace.
The service at the crematorium was amazing. Standing room only, which I fully expected. The order of service we were all given was so personal, pink, with a big picture of her smiling and laughing on every page. She loved to sing and was very good and she had recorded a few songs. She was carried in, with her rendition of "Mustang Sally" playing. We listened to her singing "Guardian Angel" in the middle of the service, which she'd actually won an NME award for, just days after her death. I hope her spirit stayed around to find out about that award!
At the conclusion of the service, we all gave her a standing ovation for her last earthly performance........... then walked out to her singing "Feeling Good"........... it was all very personal to her, very special. I am so glad and priviledged I was there.
It was heart-breaking, moving, uplifting, words fail me. Her husband stayed composed, bless him. He really held it together. I can't imagine how he's feeling.
So that's my day in a nutshell. I feel dual feelings today. Sad at the loss of someone who loved life, would do anything for anyone and who relished every day and didn't deserve to be taken so soon (at 50) and happy because I'm here to live another day and that she would want us all to live life to the full, as she did, despite her failing health.
Hugs to all.
Caz
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Sounds incredibly moving caz........ thinkI'd have been in bits......
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Oh Caz, I've got tears in my eyes reading that. She sounds like an amazing person to know & be friends with.
xx@ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7"NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"0 -
Giving up/Cutting down challenge for September
69 Chick...........................0/18
115K...............................2/No Target
40somethingmum...............4/20
BHB.................................3/8 ( 7/125 units )
budget babe.....................2/20
Catzpaws...........................3/20
Cazzamazza......................3/27
DebtMonkey1A..................0/18
Different Corner.................4/30
Esther.................................4/ No target
fayjmck............................4/30
fedupandskint....................4/22
fluffyb.................................0/10
ForeverHopefull..................4/10
gargrave50........................0/14
geranium72.......................2/18 ( 0/ 90 units)
gien.................................2/25
happyshopper....................2/30
honeybear........................1/15
IcelandicMaiden.................0/15
jo1972.............................4/30
Lurkio..............................4/26
maman............................3/No target
Marru..............................3/30
Marthasdad......................3/20
miamoo............................1/22
Miss Piggy........................3/24
mollypolly.........................2/1...
mrsdee.............................3/30
MrsJC..............................3/30
mumofboys.......................0/20
Nessa56...........................1/18
price is right......................4/26
samandsheryl....................3/30
snowymalone....................0/21
SoSadAngel......................5/No target
stroppy............................0/8
TIME2GROWUP..................2/15
Wanna Be Free..................0/12
winebox...........................3/No target
yellowmonkey....................5/20
Days pledged.........715
Actual...................96
= 13.42%
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Hugs Caz - she would have loved the send off :beer:
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YM - put me down for three mate
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yellowmonkey wrote: »Giving up/Cutting down challenge for September
mollypolly.........................2/1...
I know this is a giving up/cutting down place but clearly Molls should have a drink before the end of the month or she'll explode!
that's a joke btw - no drinking seriously encouraged from this bear :cool:@ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7"NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"0 -
Hugs Cazz. Must have been very moving.
Hope you feel 100% soon Fh
Flying visit tonight but managed another 1 today so 4 for me. Must admit the bells were getting loud today but managed to tone them down
Have a good evening whatever you are up to
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yellowmonkey wrote: »Hugs Cazz. Must have been very moving.
Hope you feel 100% soon Fh
Flying visit tonight but managed another 1 today so 4 for me. Must admit the bells were getting loud today but managed to tone them down
Have a good evening whatever you are up to
ym
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Yay to you, YM @ LBM = £15,872.65, now £10,819.82AF Jan = 7/? Feb = 5/14 Mar = 14/20 Apr = 6/14 May = 2/14 June 2/14 July 0/TF Aug 1/TFv Sept 6/TF Oct 4/7"NEVER DOUBT YOUR OWN QUALITY"0 -
Oh Caz....what a wonderful moving account of the service.
Your friend would have loved it....I bet she was there in spirit somewhere.
Its sad but in a another way its very comforting at the same time....a virtual :beer::beer: to your friend.
No dancing for me this evening....Lurkio & Honeybear would show me up !!:D0
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