The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 3

barshamhillbilly

glasgowgirl wrote: »

I'm having a Chinese takeaway with family tonight as well - can't wait! Have actually been looking at the menu already planning what to order - would like one of everything!:o

Yes its difficult when you are faced with so much choice ......:D

Pippilongstocking

budget_babe wrote: »

Ok guys gotta be quick.

On my lost post I had said very well done to Eselt on the job news :T you will be fab will catch up more later and Wbf have you heard yet sweetheart? Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jo the basket thread is just so addictive, they have a pictures only one too.

I buy my cello from Lidl, the bows I get from a lovely lady who makes them to what colours you want. Baskets are from anywhere really, Hb, Dunhelm, Wilkos etc.

When I was doing my better me prize I picked up some things each week to add in.

I was doing you a gardening one hence the fluffy ladybird etc, but added some bath bits for when you have finished

It is so addictive I am now doing one for the Tara Centre Summer Fair, they asked on Wednesday for bits to sell. So I have bought some meditation books, a zen type sand garden and a Buddha candle like the one I sent Fay. Just going to add some more bits and bobs then wrap it up and take it on Wednedsay.

At Christmas my hampers were nice if I say so myself, considering Mr BB was not working I was really pleased with my gifts. I did my son a Chelsea hamper and it was fab, he didin't open it until he was going back to London because it was so good :cool: I also did him a massive log basket and wrapped all his pressies individually in cello with curly ribbon and I had sweets and candy canes all on the top and a big Santa welcome sign on the front. I was really pleased with it. I bought a Chelsea tour and put a special message in it and then had the Chelsea hamper as a suprise. Even the dog had one too

Sorry I must go now but as you can see once I get going, theres a lady on the other thread called Rusty Flange she is a legend. I posted her a message some months ago just saying how great I think she is.

Off to sort some offers now and other stuff. | hate working on a Saturday, I am only on here as I am on my own. Work are funny about the net, they have banned facebook, yahoo etc.

So I only get a sneaky chance on a Saturday.

Hugs gotta dash
Budgie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Waves to Dear Lurky xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

BB everyone in my house is arguing over the basket

I have managed to hang on to some of it

Lost some of it and DD has her eye firmly on the basket

Its awesome

Pippilongstocking

Problem is

We have a CELLO in this house

And to begin with I couldnt work out why you kept saying things about sending a cello and was it all ok

Then i realised you meant the plastic stuff not the instrument

Our house is very cello themed The instruments not the plastic stuff.

budget_babe

Hi Guys :hello:

Well I had done a long post earlier but lost it again :eek:

So firstly Eselt how wonderful you have the job :T I know it is not the exact job that you wanted, but sometimes we have to wait a little time for what will come to us in the end. You will be so good and help such alot of people, I have got to say that I am so happy for you. So good luck Angel and let us know when you start? So as we can all send you our love and best wishes on your first day. Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear 40sm as I said earlier I did have some red wine last night, it was nothing to write home about and it hasn't made me want anymore. So that is a good thing I never intended to give up forever, though to be honest not having a drink, I have found does not bother me. Guess its a case of: RED, RED WINE WITHOUT YOU I AM DOING FINE. Hugs sweetheart and thankyou for doing the scoring this month, I know it is not easy with having your little treasures to look after as well. Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

On the doing different front I am going to Scotland at the in just over a week. Its different as I have never been before and 2 years ago I had my tarot cards read by a lady, (who was formerly a man, but we won't go there). She told me 100% that I should be living in Scotland as where I live at the moment is sucking all the life from me. She was so certain that I should just sell up and move to Scotland it was quite disturbing to be honest. So my darling Fay I am on my way Only joking I am going with a coach company and staying near Aberforth. Btw Fay how is work and the rotten supervisor? I hope all is settling down now on the home and work front. Oh and cello yes my meaning is the plastic variety, but lovely if you can play the real thing :T Hugs and take care. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jo as I have said on my previous post that hampering is so addictive, but if you gather bits and bobs throughout the year then at Christmas it does make so much difference. I read somewhere on this site, that Christmas just doesn't happen we all know its coming but leave everything until the last minute making ourselves stressed with it all, not to mention trying to find the money all in one go. Have a look on the pictures only thread too, I will be making snowman soup this year and I did a perfect man for my friend with a mug, heart chocs, love hearts etc for Valentines day as she is single. She did like it L do hope that you are feeling better and that you are in less pain? It sounded so horrific what you have been through, so lots of love and take care and heres a Budgie special hug ((()))) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Pricey I have replied to the baskets thingy on my other post and yes I do work in an Estate Agents, I feel I should be on a different path but sadly I don't know what it is and how things are you have to be thankful for what you do have. I hope that your DD's exams are finally over and that they have gone well for her? Have a fab weekend and lots of love. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Miss P you have been through the wars too, I do hope that you are feeling better and that Dear Piglet is getting over his troubles too? Have a fab weekend and lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Bhb thinking of you matey and good luck for tonight, you are doing so fantastically well and you can do this. Just have extra chinese food, thats if you don't go to where Glasgow Girl is as she plans to eat it all Seriously I am wishing you well and I hope the evening goes well for you. Hugs and take care. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Wbf have you heard yet re: your job sweetheart? Fingers and everthing else crossed for you. Its so awful waiting though, still no news is good news. So hoping you hear soon. Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sea how are you sweetheart? Hope all is well and you are still going to your meetings? Thinking of you, take care and please post soon. Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Lurky, Budgie feels she will be old and grey by the time you ever do a personal post. It really is not that difficult you know, go on do the pp we are all intrigued. Hugs matey and have a lovely weekend with the Dear Lurky clan. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gc are you off on your jollies at the moment? Hope you are ok mate and that life is treating you kindly? Hugs and please post soon, we miss you :A xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Fedup hope you are ok sweetheart and that you are having a lovely weekend, well done on The Full Monty so far :T Hope the job applications are going well for you too? Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Winebox so glad you are back, you always make me smile you are such a love and we all adore you, Hope all is well with you and that you have a great weekend? Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Love to: Nettie, GG, Stroppy, Ab, Maz, Pk, Bis, Ttgu, Fluffy,Biglass,Maman, Ld, Sparky, Ra if you are lurking? Ym, Hopeful, Orchid, DC, 115k, Noynoy, Hiphouse if you are about? Mackeroo where are you? Lots of love to you all. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Annie D how are you sweetheart? I hope you are ok and that this weekend is going well for you and of course you Dear Brother? Thinking of you, lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxx

MollyPolly hi sweetheart and what about our Potteries weather? The suns out the suns in, its playing havoc with my sunbathing :rotfl: Hope you are ok Angel and take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Still quite a few of you that have not posted for awhile? I hope you are all ok and achieving what you want to? Please drop us a post to let us all know how you are? Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

London Guy and Ms London nice to hear from you, look after yourselves, Hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Ok guys catch you later and I hope you are all well and happy. Don't forget to do something different Fay I was thinking you could try wearing some normal socks? Ok maybe not that is going too far I agree :eek:

:A:A:A:A:A:A:A Budgie says you are all fab and take care. Lots of love and God Bless xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

budget_babe

Oh and one more thing, yes I know I do go on :rotfl::rotfl:

Remember it ain't what you do its the way that you do it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doHQjoQmr1E

Though my memory first time around was that, this was a better video. Still its the message I want to say, so the video is staying :eek:

Go figure

Hugs and Budgie loooooooooove
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40somethingmum

budget_babe wrote: »

Oh and one more thing, yes I know I do go on :rotfl::rotfl:

Remember it ain't what you do its the way that you do it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doHQjoQmr1E

Though my memory first time around was that, this was a better video. Still its the message I want to say, so the video is staying :eek:

Go figure

Hugs and Budgie loooooooooove
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks budgie . As always you are an angel . Enjoy your weekend. BTW did you enjoy your red wine or did you feel a bit naughty after 6 months :eek: of no drinking ?
40SM

budget_babe

40somethingmum wrote: »

Thanks budgie . As always you are an angel . Enjoy your weekend. BTW did you enjoy your red wine or did you feel a bit naughty after 6 months :eek: of no drinking ?
40SM

To be honest sweetheart, it was a very big anti climax, sort of ordinary if you understand what I mean? Guess it holds no great shakes anymore to be honest.

A nice ginger beer would have done but hey ho. I have never wanted not to have a drink again ever, but I have been to a pub earlier after work to eat and I had a ginger and soda. So at least I am not craving anymore.

Its being on here it keeps me on the straight and narrow. A budgie needs to keep on the straight and narrow you know

I felt a bit bad not posting for a few days but now I have taken up the meditation class as well, I have less time in the week.

I am enjoying it though and Mr Bb is doing it too, so thats nice. We did it a few years ago and he really took to it much more than I. He is very down at the minute hence why I have booked us a holiday in Scotland. He is getting very stessed out looking for a job and to be honest I am very worried about him.

When we had our problems earlier in the year it was down to him taking himself off medication without being supervised by his Doctor. He turned into another person, not caring or anything and he has always been such a good father and husband. I just could not handle how he was being and even thought of parting after 28 years together. Still hopefully thats all in the past now?

My Ds even came up from London to talk some sense into us both :A which was what I particularly needed as I miss us being a family. We are very close and I really miss that and the distance he is now from us. Still he is happy so that is all that matters, and I am trying to find my way forward. But being a mother is the most important thing for me and you must treasure your time with your little ones. Thing is, it is such hard work when they are little but believe me the time passes in a heartbeat and then you only have your memories of the precious time that has passed.

Btw Jo it made me smile when you said you DD2 has claimed Buzzy :A my Ds used to sing a little song called Buzzy little bee. So thanks for that too. :A:A

Ok I only meant to do a quick reply and has Dear Lurky has told me before there is a limit on how many words you can post :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Lots of love
Budgie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

fluffyb

Sorry I am a bit quiet at the moment but BB I have to respond about you going to Scotland. I went there for the first time ever in 2007 and instantly fell in love with the place. I love everything about Scotland and feel so at home there.

You will love it - I know you will

fedupandskint

Feeling v.low tonight with a bottle of low strength alcohol lambrusco to drown my sorrows as OH and I decided to go our separate ways after many years.

Been in tears all day, might be right, might be wrong who knows, just want someone to love me for who I am and to tell me and not take me for granted. Life eh? Who knows if it is right or wrong to go the separate ways?

At least the alc is only 5 units for the whole bottle, not exactly hammered

budget_babe

fluffyb wrote: »

Sorry I am a bit quiet at the moment but BB I have to respond about you going to Scotland. I went there for the first time ever in 2007 and instantly fell in love with the place. I love everything about Scotland and feel so at home there.

You will love it - I know you will

Thanks Sweetheart and I hope things are getting sorted out for you with the other nasty business?

Is this why you are being quiet?

It really does anger me that you are being treated in this way. But please know that we all do care about you and we hope everything gets sorted out for you?

Lots of love n hugs and take care
Budgie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx