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Wave your snorkel in the air like you just don't care!

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serialtester · 15/03/2017 20:29

Open.

Lost, say something wise!

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GotToGetMyFingerOut · 18/03/2017 21:22

Pickle have you got Vicks you can put on the Soles of your feet then stick socks on. That helps with coughing.

Lost you can do this, this time next week it will be four weeks and only a few days till a full month!!!! Think how proud you will feel of youself. The money saved and the come down free weekends enjoyed.

serialtester · 18/03/2017 21:35

Lost, report in!

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Inarightpickleandchutney · 18/03/2017 21:35

No Vicks only Olbas, sadly!

Propped myself up so hoping I'll nod off soon... Mustn't go down the road of tramadol which I was prescribed ages ago after an operation and didn't use, but know that would knock me out!!

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 18/03/2017 21:54

I've never heard of Vicks on your feet. Shock Worth a try.

Serial I'm surprised you're not gripped by Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton singing Jolene, Joleeene Grin

I really want to get to a month, so still busy surfing. My coke brain is complaining though.
Pickle avoid Tramadol road, it's got potholes in it.

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 18/03/2017 22:04

Just seen you don't have any Vicks. Olbas oil in your socks it is then.

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 18/03/2017 22:08

I've just remembered Serial, it's your bloody 10 week clean celebration today!

You rock. I still remember when you first joined and only had a week or so off it. Wowzers.

Inarightpickleandchutney · 18/03/2017 22:23

lost I have faith in you, you can totally get to a month no worries.

What is it that's prompted you to do this?

Make a list and remind yourself of the things you've done with your life instead of hoovering Charlie.

And look at how much better you look. I had a real moment in the mirror one day when I stopped having sunken eyes and rudolf style nose, and ate actual food.

It's quite motivating.

Get to that month

I've steamed and swerved the tramadol in favour of night nurse, fingers crossed.

Love you lot.... Grin

GotToGetMyFingerOut · 18/03/2017 22:38

Wow well done Serial that's amazing 🎉

GotToGetMyFingerOut · 18/03/2017 22:40

Lost if you do it to a month that will motivate me to stay on the straight and narrow. I now for sure will make it to three weeks on Friday since Iv survived this weekend and that's the longest I went (after Xmas etc) to get to a month would be the longest in a long time! If I can get to a month I will feel amazing.

CitrusSun · 18/03/2017 23:55

Lost, you are an inspiration to lots of us, keep on keeping on. Reading about Kinetic's luxury service reminds me of someone a friend of a friend knows who has a little enterprise called Alcohol and Emergencies and delivers whatever is required any time, apparently chocolate and condoms very popular in the wee small hours, thank goodness this service is many miles away from where I live as I would prob be his best customer, and it wouldn't be along the lines of an urgent need for condoms and choc!

HoochiMama · 19/03/2017 01:15

OMFG have never been in more need of a line of coke in my life! Suffice to say the first meeting of the Cocaine Appreciation Society aka local social group did not go well. Was not expecting kindred spirits but dad dancing and women in sparkly dresses was not on the agenda either! Abandoned original plan to be sensible and stick to vodka and have been mainlining wine instead Hmm

Lost - hope you are still onboard you are one of the life lines of this thread.

Off to bed xx

serialtester · 19/03/2017 07:36

Morning chaps. The seas appear to have been calm overnight.

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ZiggertyZaggerty · 19/03/2017 07:41

Halos all round?! Halo

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 19/03/2017 09:33

Morning Morning! I think it is halos all round Halo and fist bumps!

Serial you missed your 10 week clean party last night, so Congratulations. Hope you're rewarding yourself with something nice today (no not that ) Grin

Hooch Shame about your meet up but at least you have some sensible square friends now. I'm intrigued, was it a disco or just impromptu pub dancing?
We'll all put a sparkly dress on and come with you next week.

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 19/03/2017 09:39

Forgot Witty! Hauling you back on the surfboard today, hope you're ok Smile

Citrus that Alcohol and Emergencies service sounds great! I wonder if they prioritise the calls?
Run out of Rizla - low priority
Need more wine- middle priority
No drugs at a party- Rapid response required! Sirens.

HoochiMama · 19/03/2017 10:23

Morning all, slightly ashamed of my last post, there was no need to be bitchy. I blame the wine! It was in a bar Lost and everyone was dancing but not really my cup of tea. So still in the drug free smug tree all be it with a bit of a headache today Hmm Glad to see lots of you up there too. Have a good day everyone x

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 19/03/2017 10:46

No worries Hooch I think it's brilliant that you're making an effort to meet new people. It's really difficult. I think I would have chickened out and scuttled home! Have a chilled Sunday.

serialtester · 19/03/2017 10:58

10 weeks. Crikey! Thanks surfers - these threads have helped loads.

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Inarightpickleandchutney · 19/03/2017 11:46

serial you are an inspiration!

lost you are powering toward a month, fabulous!

hoochi fantastic work on the swerve last night, main lining wine as a means to an end, I'd have scuttled home too!

Would it be acceptable if I were to just not get dressed today and carry my pyjamarate over to tonight?

Absolutely pouring with sweat and can't eat due to razors in my throat.

Waaaahhhhh...Sad

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 19/03/2017 12:07

Yes you have a pyjama pass, Pickle poor thing.

I was practically sitting on my hands last night but was worth it. It will get easier damn it.

Inarightpickleandchutney · 19/03/2017 12:26

God yes it will, the craving space out longer and sometimes you even have a day where it's not the first thing you think of.

Keeping a note of the number of days rather than weeks helps me because the days were a bigger number, it's more motivation!

In other news, I have coughed out something unspeakable and am now finding breathing a little easier so that's a plus.

I may bathercise and see if the steam helps loosen any more .

Then proceed immediately back to the pyjamarating zone.

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 19/03/2017 12:35

I'm giving you a get well hug Smile don't breathe on me though.

Inarightpickleandchutney · 19/03/2017 12:39

Hugs all round

I'm intrigued about Vicks on feet, what the what now?!

GotToGetMyFingerOut · 19/03/2017 14:43

Yip it's recommended it's all to do with reflexology and your reflex points and it always helps my kids.

serialtester · 19/03/2017 15:26

Rub some brandy on your chest Pickle!
Have spent the afternoon napping. Like a Nan!

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