Wonderful news!! You deserve all good things in life!!!
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@Jante76 - I thought of you today when I had a very minor and low speed incident with my bike and a concrete barrier. I found out that the incident detection on my bike computer works just great! The notification went out and because I responded to the alarm on the computer, the next message sent out was “I’m ok”. I did get lightly grilled when I got home…
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Oh man, still it’s never fun crashing no matter how minor. What computer do you use? Garmin? Glad your ok. How’s the bike?
Unfortunately I haven’t ridden at all this year other than some neighborhood rides with the kids. New job is 5 min away and that commute to my old work was 90 percent of my riding.
I did start playing hockey about a year ago for something new to suck at so I’ve been playing some men’s leagues several nights a week. I definitely wouldn’t be doing it if I was still drinking!!
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That’s really exciting, Suzanne! I’m so happy and proud of you!
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Hey Jason, yes I use a Garmin Edge. Getting it synced with my phone can be a pain sometimes, but I like it otherwise. I’m dealing with a foot injury, may be looking at surgery, so my racing has been nil this year. I still train to tolerance. I’m not giving up yet. Trail running causes pain a lot less quickly, so I’m switching to that for running. If it works out, I might think about getting a gravel bike and trying one of these offroad races. I don’t think there any local here so I may have to start with something virtual. But first up is the final EMG test (electrical testing of the nerve pathways and yes it is as painful as it sounds).
Like you say, not sober I would have tossed in the towel a long time ago and boo-hoo’d over my self-pity drinking myself into a stupor.
I like this way better, for sure. Thanks for your reply, it’s good to know you’re hanging in.
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Hello! I’m good! I posted last week on our Gratidudes thread - but work served me up a deadline (not stressful just time-consuming), and that - combined with the icky coworker situation (stressful tbh), had me taking breaks away from print on screens. Lotsa walks with the dog girl, time on the yoga mat, some extra recovery dharma, …and gelato, of course!
Oh, and since this post…? 
…I’ve got a month tucked in my pocket. 
I’m grateful for your shout out! Thank you, Franzi. 
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I am glad to read you are doing well! Congratulations on your 31 days 
and Bonne nuit of course.
I am off to work in some minutes.
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I use the same background!!! Well done on your days, amiga.
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Oh man, that sucks about the foot. When will you find out if you need surgery?
I did buy a gravel/cyclocross bike about 2 years ago. I did one cx race but no gravel races.
There is a pretty big gravel scene around here with several organized weekly rides. Which is a nice alternative to riding on the road.
I’ll get out for a few rides though.
I’m waiting on the podiatrist to call me to set things up - could be a while. I will call my sports doctor this week to follow up, make sure the specialist has my referral.
@Hazy Hey friend - I miss seeing you around. I hope things are okay with your son and with you too.
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Thank you! 'm back. I was away for a wedding.
I’m so glad to be home. But I am starting day 1 again. I was really hoping to stay sober while I was away but I didn’t. I’m going to let it go. I didn’t embarras myself or anything but I woke up with that awful hangxiety and started questioning things I said or if I appeared too drunk. I actually asked my husband and my daughter(yes she was there and was aware that I was drinking) but they both said I seemed ok. My daughter said it was obvious to her but most people would not have noticed too much. Still, it’s an awful feeling and I wish I could have stayed sober but I let the stress get to me. Anyway I’m back and I’ll be here every morning to check in♥️
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What a great update! Having your own place, where you own the dirt you stand on…nothing like that feeling.
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That’s wonderful news! Congratulations 
The best thing about it is that feeling of working for it, one day at a time, and seeing the fruits. Good for you! 
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I’m here. I keep relapsing. 
Not blackout bad but can’t seem to just not drink.
It’s stress. Still adjusting to being in USA. Worried about money (yeah I know … buying beer doesn’t help) I’m not drinking a LOT like 3 cans a night but I NEED TO STOP. Ugh. Like all my hard work down the drain. Gotta get back on the program.
Going to hop on a online meeting today. Day 1.
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@SassyBoomer hey lady havent seen you around the threads. I hope you are still rockin your sobriety and dealing with your health drama
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I keep relapsing too. You aren’t alone. The problem is, it is just manageable enough, but I still feel like crap. I’m starting day 1 here again. I’m going to check in daily motions and night…before i have my first drink!
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@Lilemm
Emma, how are you? Keep checking in, and stay in contact even if you are having tough days, we are stronger together. 
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