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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Great news, Jebus! Keep it up !
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Way to send Jebus!!
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Great job jebus. it gets a lot easier from here!
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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just shy of a month for me,
life has been stable, though
incredibly mundane.
two thumbs-a-twiddlin, laudy-da.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Holy Jebus, Jebus nice work!
You too, Norge
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Happy anniversary Jebus.
I AM okay. What happened was.... I got a job.
Seriously, I did get a job at the Mohonk Preserve doing the trailhead assistant thing, and was working 4 and 5 days a week all day, with no internet connection except for 20 minutes or so a few days a week. During which, it was all I could do to check emails and keep up with my business ventures.
When I saw the "where's Terrie" post, I looked back and see it had been an entire month off ST...didn't realize that, and time does fly when you're....at work all day.
The *good* news is that I am done for the season, and will likely be online WAY too much for the next few months. I am doing a house sit in NY just a few miles from where I was, so won't be to JT this winter.
Sorry for causing any worry. It HAS been tough, missing Teddy. I had spent so much time just hanging out with him, and now there are big chunks of time that are left unfilled, and unfulfilled. But, I haven't thought about drinking.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Keep after it weeg. I'm sure you will find certain parts "mundane", but if you watch and listen and "feel" closely, you will also find more subtle parts getting sweeter.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Basicly i thought drinking was boreing. It was exciteing when i was a teenager and maybe into my early twentys but after that it was just something you did every day.
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pb
Sport climber
Sonora Ca
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man it is so good on this side, stay in the blessing stream
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Great post Edge.
My trail has been somewhat similar - I spent two years as a dry drunk before going to a meeting. I used AA a lot for the next few years, and then took a different path. Try as I might, I couldn't find a home or meeting that didn't have tons of drama attached. Drama isn't good for me, as I tend to get wrapped up in it although I hate it. I'm still working on that these days.
Basically I have just been concentrating on becoming a better person, every day. I volunteer, I help people, I think beyond myself. I'm honest about my issues and try to improve them. I know it's going to take a long time to be a good human being, but the last few years I have been growing by leaps and bounds, and I'm happy with myself and my life now. About 13 and a half years sober, and thankful for every day. Like you I wouldn't hesitate to go to a meeting if I needed the support, but it's been about 6 years since my last one.
Jebus and Weeg, major grats to both of you. Keep it up, it's inspiring to me and many others I'm sure.
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perswig
climber
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Shine on, you crazy diamonds.
Dale
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Nov 17, 2013 - 03:48pm PT
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It's getting to be that time of year again.... Remember:
Alcoholism is a threefold disease; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve.
Stay in touch with sober others, don't get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired, and when you are at those family events and holiday bashes - always keep a drink in your hand. A non-alcoholic drink, that is!
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Nov 18, 2013 - 07:49am PT
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Stuffing your face helps but not so good for the climbing weight;)
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Nov 27, 2013 - 01:48pm PT
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Happy Thanksgiving, and stay sober, Supertopo friends!
I'll be at home tomorrow, and am making a small special meal. Will check in and be available for those who want a sober connection.
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Nov 28, 2013 - 07:33pm PT
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Bump and well wishes for anyone who needs them.
Stay strong, sober Tacoans!
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Hope everyone is doing well.
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Dec 13, 2013 - 01:48pm PT
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Big milestone for me today. The last vestige of the State of New Hampshire's long arm of the law was a court ordered mandate to have an interlock breathalyzer installed for one year after regaining my driving privileges. After three years of not driving it was worth it, but having to blow into the damned thing to start my truck, then again 3-5 minutes later, and then randomly every 15 minutes or so thereafter was a major pain in the arse.
I did this every time I got in the Tundra, including my 10K mile cross country road trip pulling a large RV. Somehow the device always demanded that I blow during the most in opportune times, like while cornering, merging, navigating single width canyon roads, or during ice patches, but out of necessity I made my peace with it long ago. Acceptance works wonders.
So right now I am sitting in the sun on a bench outside of Whole Foods with the Flatirons and Front Range wearing their dusting of Winter whites as the guys at Car Toys remove that device. Soon I can focus on just driving without interruption, can let my truck idle and warm up while not sitting in the seat, and not paying the $65/month service fees.
It's a great day to be sober.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Dec 13, 2013 - 02:06pm PT
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Hard to believe it's been over three years already.
I'm not making any promises: never is a long time but; it's way better here than where I've been.
Thanks for this thread Hankster and to everyone who contributes to make this one I come back to regularly for a little maintenance and inspiration.
Best wishes to all for safe travels through the perils of the holiday season.
PB
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Dec 13, 2013 - 03:56pm PT
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Congratulations Edge. I wonder if you're going to feel like you're forgetting something when driving for a while, or if you'll quickly adapt to the change.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 13, 2013 - 04:08pm PT
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Congrats Edge! I'm sure you're glad to get rid of That, thing!
......Though my understanding is that $65/ is a bargain for these types of units ;)
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