The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Spicing Up The Winter Nights With Rich Hot Chocolate And Thermal Tights!

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Hello, I'm Mouse

I'm one of the Brave Babes travelling on this fantabulous Bus, on it's journey to the wonderful world of sobriety.

The great thing is, that the people on here are a real mixed bunch. Some are drinking regularly, some aren't. Some are sober and have been for any number of days, some weeks, months and yep, some even for years.

There's no judging pants allowed, no savoury flans either , just lots of unconditional support from many varied sources. Yes, some of us have been here from the start but please don't let that stop you posting, this thread is for EVERYONE and it always has been

If you'd like to have a look back, here are some links. One to the previous thread and one to the very first, and the reason we are all still here.

See you soon,

Mouse xx

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This craving we get is not a pussy cat, Soma, it's the real deal and to fight it is not an easy thing. You are not weak - or you wouldn't ask for help.

Let me know (soon!) how it goes! xxxx

Soma - can you get out of the house - go for a walk do an hours gardening? Sitting there knowing it's there is really hard, if it's too risky to go near the wine to pour it away can you remove yourself from the house till DD get's back _ meet her at the bus stop for example? Be kind to yourself x

Thanks Green, I need to wait till DD gets back and will then take the dog for a walk. Purple's water suggestion seems to have helped, I feel really full and the lure of wine isn't so strong. It's such a comfort to know that you lot understand :)

Yeah, what Joey says ^!

I'm not doing so well. Feeling ill and not fighting the Wine Witch the way I should. However, on a more positive note - although I've cancelled tonight's date with The Tasty Farmer (the weather here is awful and he suggested cancelling - not sure if that's for my safety, his or his lack of interest!) but did have a really nice phone call from him (he called me!). Just think he may be really laid back about things. Here's hoping!!

Also positive was my visit to DS's school today to make Christmas decorations. Did well and had fun. Much better than last year.

Not sure my telling myself that illness is a good excuse for not fighting the Wine Witch is the best (I know it's not, really!).

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I'm sure you'll see Tasty Farmer before too long Purple. It must be nice to be starting something with a total lack of drama, I always used to tie myself up in knots when I first started seeing anyone (shudders at the thought). Hope you feel better soon and thanks for being there earlier, am over the worst and won't be drinking today. x

Thanks Soma, I'm so trying to keep the drama out of things and I'm hoping this Tasty Farmer thing might, just might, go the distance. Who friggin' knows!?

Glad to be of help - goodness know, you've been there for me in the past!

xxx

Well done soma, get through today and you can start the antabuse again which you know helps (if not a permanent fix it keeps you safe) xx Sorry purple things are not going well, being ill does make everything more difficult to deal with, you can and will summom the strength to wrestle the witch aain xx

Ah bless Purple. What sort of a farm does he have? I'd love to go out with a farmer but live in the middle of town. What scares me is how strong a craving can be and then 15 minutes later it can be almost gone. My problem is how easily I give in and then I'm toast.

Thanks lovely Green xxx

Soma he has an arable farmer. Met him via Match. Quite posh, too!!

Cravings are a total bitch! It's trying to hang on until they are gone that's exhausting! Our state of mind defines how easy/resolute our resolve its. xxxxx

not is - has! Durrr!

No,no no!! He has an arable farm! I need lie down!! xx

put the wine in the car. or the shed.

promise yourself you can have some chocolate or something later if you don't drink it. I sometimes buy myself pain au chocolat to have for breakfast tomorrow if I stay sober tonight.

just think about the next 30 minutes, you can manage that

oh, I see purple already got in there to help. isn't this Bus GREAT ? it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling to think there are people here so willing to help and support everyone...

Yes this bus is the best Joey and I'm feeling warm and fuzzy now and the wine witch has been knocked into touch. An arable farmer Purple?
Does he live in a lovely old farmhouse by any chance?

with ponies in a paddock?

And a lovely log fire and broad shoulders (cliche but nice) x x x

Lol! Yes, Soma I think, from his description (he was born there, etc) that he has an old, established farmhouse that he has taken over from his parents and yes, Green he has horses - plus and old farm cat and two dogs (and one 3 week old border terrier puppy!). He's just sooo laid back about everything but does contact me, usually a couple of time a day. Just need to be patient (not a quality I have a great deal of). Can't figure out whether his reluctance tonight (due, he says, to the awful weather) is because he doesn't want me to drive in bad conditions, or him, or he's just not that into me?! He is, however, tall, well spoken, erudite, good looking and fit!!! Worth a bit of 'time investment'!

How's it going Soma? You peeing for England, after all that water, by now or what?!

Ha! Yes, Baby, he does have a lovely open fire and is tall (6ft 2in) and a good build. xxx

Oh, good grief! Meant Joey - he has horses xxxx

So to recap, he is tall, fit, lives in a farmhouse, has an open fire and a puppy!!! He is like the jackpot of internet dates - what's the catch? Cynical old me! (I'm only jealous sigh..[Grin] )

Hey Green Lol! - Not just you! I'm wondering what the catch is too!! He even has is own hair and teeth (a definite bonus at 50ish!!) Maybe his ex is buried under the patio?!

Right, just read this on FB. Hope the link works. I have tears running down my face - in a good way!!

www.damnyouautocorrect.com/13608/top-50-funniest-autocorrects-of-dyacs-first-year-part-1/

Hey mouse you got a mention on the thank you thread on Christmas. Wonder who nominated you?

He contacts you a couple of times a day as well has having all those acoutrements? Bloody hell Purple, I is jealous. Yes have been using the lavatory rather a lot this evening and for I thank you from the bottom of my heart. So so glad I'm going to bed sober and have had a lovely evening with DD.

Hope all babes safe and sound tonight, thanks to you I certainly am tonight.
Sleep tight xxx