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GonePirateSenior Contributor
i encourage you all to join me for some casual drinking, social lubrication and light laughter right here in the beer garden.
Oh and before anyone gets up in arms about alcohol and its dangers the main beer on tap is VB or virtual beer
beer is the third most commonly consumed drink in the world behind water and tea
why not share the worlds joy with friends
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TABSenior Contributor
re 'feeling ya' @Former-Member .. I actually got out and did something havent done for 12mths maybe .. laps at pool .. lost count how many times wrote self notes to do it til it became beyond meaningless, then after a thought yest, late state today due to crap sleep and a bit of self chatter in head ..I actually Went there ..and did it .. sheeze ..rest of problems notso insurmountable now maybe ..
lol
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Unknown userMember
That's awesome @TAB i have no emoticons on laptop so youll get this instead, a corny but always cool meme
I just managed a 25min walk. Honestly hated every step but its done and dog did 10 times my distance chasing sticks so I can tick that box today. I am usually not that bad but guess I am exhausted after my appointment today. I am so seriously scared about fitness class tomorrow but what doesn't k i l l me makes me stronger right 
Great effort today @TAB 
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That was what happened to me too @Faith-and-Hope. If it was all me then his problems were deflected. When I told him he was hurting the kids and pushing them away I was told it was all in my imagination and i was over reacting. I hope things work out.
@utopia Ive missed you around a bit. How are things going for you?
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Hi @utopia Why is sitting with our emotions one of the hardest things to do? I've only recently just sat with sadness for the first time. Normal weekend for us in SA but it was very up and down. I kept busy for much of it. It always helps to have a reset from hospital. Most of my weekend was reassessing priorities and cleaning. After 5 days out of action the kids had not done a dish and used nearly every dish in the house including nearly every pot and pan including the roasting ones. Needless to say I came home from hospital and got grumpy. I think today is the first day I've felt a little human for what seems a long time.
I hope you get some better weather and things go ok for you to reset a bit too. Are you seeing your psychologist this week?
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Hi @Appleblossom
I am glad to receive your message. I start my volunteer course in two days. Would a walk help or some time in the sunshine? I've just came home from the shops and planning on making a salad and grilled salmon for tea. Hope u have a nice nite............
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Hi @Former-Member
Good to hear you been outside today and getting some exercise.
Goodluck tomorrow with your exercise program.
I'm having a stress and echo heart test tomorrow and late afternoon my EP session.
I am feeling a bit anxious but I know I can move through it.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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TABSenior Contributor
Hi @utopia how bout a Barmaid's Blush then re drinks ..
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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