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Re: BIG SHOT!? 05 Aug 2015 03:30 #260922

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Thanks for the shout out and for bumping up your thread. I didn't see your comment. Thank you for the thoughtful response. I didn't understand the initial point you were making. I see that you are saying our generation should recognize our unique accomplishments. I'm all for that. So, thank you!

My better judgment tells me not to discuss the issue you raised about the recent Supreme Court decision. Unfortunately I often ignore my better judgment. Never mind, I'll listen to it part way. I sent you an email.

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Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 19:14 #261260

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For a few minuets, I actually experienced white knuckling. In the past, I never had a chance to white knuckle before I actually gave in. Maybe I should be happy that I was white knuckling. HOW THE BEEP BEEP BEEP DO YOU NOT GET ANGRY AT YOURSELVES WHEN YOU ACT SO BEEPIN STUPED!

Excuse me please for the beeping. I needed to get that out of my system.

I feel like there is no hope for me, because I'm not prepared to go to any meetings.
I guess I should be happy and build on the fact that I did hesitate before.
small comfort
with comforts like that, who needs enemy's
why can't they make a sadder emoticon
BIG SHOT!
Free Choice?!
Yirai's Memories
STORY TIME :)

Dr. Seuss - You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go.

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Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 19:21 #261263

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stillgoing wrote:
For a few minuets, I actually experienced white knuckling. In the past, I never had a chance to white knuckle before I actually gave in. Maybe I should be happy that I was white knuckling. HOW THE BEEP BEEP BEEP DO YOU NOT GET ANGRY AT YOURSELVES WHEN YOU ACT SO BEEPIN STUPED!

Excuse me please for the beeping. I needed to get that out of my system.

I feel like there is no hope for me, because I'm not prepared to go to any meetings.
I guess I should be happy and build on the fact that I did hesitate before.
small comfort
with comforts like that, who needs enemy's
why can't they make a sadder emoticon


These things take time.
One step at a time.
Do the phone thingy first.
Email someone.
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My threads:
GYE Handbook | Gibbor's Insights | GYE FAQ - Thanks Skep and DMS123456789 White Book | Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous)

If one gives up at the first sign of a struggle, he is really not ready to be successful."
"Tryin' and doin' are two different thin's - tryin' is hopin'; doin' is succeedin'.
"The right thin' to do and the hard thin' to do are usually the same."

Disclaimer: I am not a cheerleader; B"H, there are many on the site. I am here to change myself, and with God's help, by some mistake, I might even help change others.

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Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 19:29 #261264

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Ashrecha StillGoing,
I also had a very tough one this afternoon. We probably carried each other.
I PM'd Cordnoy after the first wave had passed and I think that put it to rest properly.
I can tell you that my TAPHSIC didn't avail me much, not the fear of my rabbi seeing my browsing report. I don't know what initially carried me. I have to be grateful to the Almighty. Also maybe it was the zchus of this klal and maybe also the peiros of some efforts I'd put in in the past. All I can do is be grateful to the Almighty that it came and went.

Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 19:38 #261266

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Ashrecha shlomo613
I guess I wasn't clear.
I don't know what carried you over, But nothing carried me.
BIG SHOT!
Free Choice?!
Yirai's Memories
STORY TIME :)

Dr. Seuss - You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go.

FSKOT! (Fell Shmell--Keep on Trucking) (The Rebba R' Bards)

Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 19:40 #261267

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stillgoing wrote:
Ashrecha shlomo613
I guess I wasn't clear.
I don't know what carried you over, But nothing carried me.


Ahem.
My email: thenewme613@hotmail.com
My threads:
GYE Handbook | Gibbor's Insights | GYE FAQ - Thanks Skep and DMS123456789 White Book | Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous)

If one gives up at the first sign of a struggle, he is really not ready to be successful."
"Tryin' and doin' are two different thin's - tryin' is hopin'; doin' is succeedin'.
"The right thin' to do and the hard thin' to do are usually the same."

Disclaimer: I am not a cheerleader; B"H, there are many on the site. I am here to change myself, and with God's help, by some mistake, I might even help change others.

MY POSTS ARE NOT WRITTEN AS A MODERATOR UNLESS EXPLICITLY STATED.

Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 19:49 #261269

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cordnoy wrote:
stillgoing wrote:
Ashrecha shlomo613
I guess I wasn't clear.
I don't know what carried you over, But nothing carried me.


Ahem.


Huh?
Cordnoy, I'm lost. Can you explain the ahem?

Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 20:37 #261275

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cordnoy
These things take time.
One step at a time.
Do the phone thingy first.
Email someone.

How come the phone thingy's all seem to be about the big book and not the white book. I hate alcohol (the one thing I have going for me).
And do we need to talk on the calls? (Besides for the heiliga CorduroyCordnoy's call)



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Is this true?


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I feel like the beginning goes all the way until the end.


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Or when I grow my own lemons.


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I think this is my favorite.
After this of course
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BIG SHOT!
Free Choice?!
Yirai's Memories
STORY TIME :)

Dr. Seuss - You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go.

FSKOT! (Fell Shmell--Keep on Trucking) (The Rebba R' Bards)

Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 21:37 #261277

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Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 21:45 #261279

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shlomo613 wrote:
cordnoy wrote:
stillgoing wrote:
Ashrecha shlomo613
I guess I wasn't clear.
I don't know what carried you over, But nothing carried me.


Ahem.


Huh?
Cordnoy, I'm lost. Can you explain the ahem?


You wrote that you reached out as well; he didn't.
Becomin' real with another is key.
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My threads:
GYE Handbook | Gibbor's Insights | GYE FAQ - Thanks Skep and DMS123456789 White Book | Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous)

If one gives up at the first sign of a struggle, he is really not ready to be successful."
"Tryin' and doin' are two different thin's - tryin' is hopin'; doin' is succeedin'.
"The right thin' to do and the hard thin' to do are usually the same."

Disclaimer: I am not a cheerleader; B"H, there are many on the site. I am here to change myself, and with God's help, by some mistake, I might even help change others.

MY POSTS ARE NOT WRITTEN AS A MODERATOR UNLESS EXPLICITLY STATED.

Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 21:46 #261280

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stillgoing wrote:
cordnoy
These things take time.
One step at a time.
Do the phone thingy first.
Email someone.

How come the phone thingy's all seem to be about the big book and not the white book. I hate alcohol (the one thing I have going for me).
And do we need to talk on the calls? (Besides for the heiliga CorduroyCordnoy's call)



temp.giveup.png



temp.plan.png

Is this true?


temp.beginning.jpg

I feel like the beginning goes all the way until the end.


temp.carryon.jpg

Or when I grow my own lemons.


temp.gotwhatittakes.jpg

I think this is my favorite.
After this of course
temp.cookie.jpg


need to see them one at a time to comment productively.
My email: thenewme613@hotmail.com
My threads:
GYE Handbook | Gibbor's Insights | GYE FAQ - Thanks Skep and DMS123456789 White Book | Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous)

If one gives up at the first sign of a struggle, he is really not ready to be successful."
"Tryin' and doin' are two different thin's - tryin' is hopin'; doin' is succeedin'.
"The right thin' to do and the hard thin' to do are usually the same."

Disclaimer: I am not a cheerleader; B"H, there are many on the site. I am here to change myself, and with God's help, by some mistake, I might even help change others.

MY POSTS ARE NOT WRITTEN AS A MODERATOR UNLESS EXPLICITLY STATED.

Re: BIG SHOT!? 09 Aug 2015 22:07 #261282

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Oh. Thanks for explaining Cordnoy.

Re: BIG SHOT!? 10 Aug 2015 00:17 #261292

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I really feel for you guys - looks like the last month or so has been tough for a lot of us (including me). I'm still picking up the pieces, if you know what I mean it hasn't been easy. And I completely agree, we need a crying emoticon on the message palette and there just simply isn't one! Where is the crying emoticon just when you need it???

Re: BIG SHOT!? 10 Aug 2015 00:44 #261295

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Yudi wrote:
I really feel for you guys - looks like the last month or so has been tough for a lot of us (including me). I'm still picking up the pieces, if you know what I mean it hasn't been easy. And I completely agree, we need a crying emoticon on the message palette and there just simply isn't one! Where is the crying emoticon just when you need it???


Crying to who?
What will it help?
My email: thenewme613@hotmail.com
My threads:
GYE Handbook | Gibbor's Insights | GYE FAQ - Thanks Skep and DMS123456789 White Book | Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous)

If one gives up at the first sign of a struggle, he is really not ready to be successful."
"Tryin' and doin' are two different thin's - tryin' is hopin'; doin' is succeedin'.
"The right thin' to do and the hard thin' to do are usually the same."

Disclaimer: I am not a cheerleader; B"H, there are many on the site. I am here to change myself, and with God's help, by some mistake, I might even help change others.

MY POSTS ARE NOT WRITTEN AS A MODERATOR UNLESS EXPLICITLY STATED.

Re: BIG SHOT!? 10 Aug 2015 23:01 #261365

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You're right, crying to no one out of depression won't help, especially if you're an addict.
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