HARMONY !

I envy you!!!!! Shiny you must have amazing self control!!!! I would eat all the turkish delight first!!!!(frys i hope lol) Then set about complaining to various confectioners about the dissapearance of some amazing bars !!! the red boost for one!!! frys assorted cream!!!

All joking aside well done you!! middling is the way to go and by having a voice you will stay there.

Enjoy.

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Hello my silky seductress,

I love to make you cringe. Really understand your submissiveness post this morning. Used to give in to my OH all of the time, these days I take much more of a leading role. No, that's not right. She still wears the trousers but I dare to voice protest and sometimes say NO WAY! I felt so guilty about my gambling I could forgive all of her lies and cheating. No, that's not right either.

Your love of thrillers my goddess of light. I am a big fan of Simon Beckett's crime fiction, loved the Millennium trilogy and Wallander etc. Anything you can recommend to me?

Anyway, whilst you are bored in that shop you can think of how you are going to reply.

I was once tempted with a woman who ran a paper shop. I was very young and in my first serious relationship. Anyway will save all those details for another time. Wow I had almost forgotten about that!

Finally, I sensed that you were feeling much easier about yourself and like you I think that accepting who we are with all the flaws is the way forward. We can only change stuff that we can control.

Take care pet.

A>N. xx

Hi Shiny,

Acceptance really is the key, ive learnt I can moan and groan and drag my feet kicking and screaming as much as I like it doesnt change anything , or I can go fully aware with acceptance of what is and find some peace.

I know we say it all the time but the serenity prayer really is my mantra, I think your living proof of it.. 🙂

Enjoy your day.

Blondie xxxxxxxxx

Fantastic so the £120 saving buys the shopping list.. Perfection !!

And sis is looking after dad so one less thing for you to worry about 🙂 Everything is coming together nicely 🙂 NOW GET EXCITED ! lol.

Blondie xxxxxxx

silky seductress????.

Now imagining a strawberry blonde pineapple dressed in see -through negligee and fluffy slippers reading the Daily mail and eating choccy with specs on a chain!!!!....OOOOOWWWWW head hurts....off to serve the good folk of Cardiff.

R and D xx

ps ..WITH WINGS!!

Hey There,

Isn't recovery just grand? There was me thinking about you and your little deviation into the slow lane and then low and behold I catch up and find you sitting next to my good self in the middle again. How can that be? Time and effort I say. You have put much into your recovery and this prolonged period of calm has enabled you to find yourself. By finding yourself you have become supremely well equipped to deal with anything that could knock you out of 'our middle'

Two things I remember from my early days here are: 1. It gets easier 2. Don't get complacent. If you remain fully aware of Number 2 then Number 1 can develop it goes from easier to enjoyable. I think your forthcoming break is a sign life is becoming enjoyable. Whilst at our gambling peak was life this way? Seriously doubt it!

I just love reading people progressing and it's a spur for me to continue also. Thanks for remaining one of the shining lights.

Flagg (Yes 29 years old)

hi shiny

carl

hahahahaha ! I shall keep looking at that picture to remind me what i DONT want to look like on the beach.

That did make me laugh !

thanks shiny xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Shiny

I have read a few posts of yours that you have left on other people's diary...you offer valuable advice and support!

Keep strong

Jewels

Hello, to my beacon of light, ray of sunshine, shining jewel in the sand. I could go on but need to save some.

A kindle is my no:1 on this years Chrimbo list. Will look the books up though. Thank you again my bright star(oops!)

From your favourite pest.

Soon,

A>N. xxx

Hi Shiny.

Lovely post you have written today and i take a lot from it. I don't have the most exiting job in the world but i do enjoy it, meet some lovely people and it provides a good life for my family. I take from your post that without gambling in my life, i can be a much better father to my children, better Son and better Partner,

Thank you for all the time and kind words you have givng me in the last couple of weeks 🙂

Keith xx

Morning Shiny, pitch bloomin dark up here, thought me clock was wonky !!

Loved your post yesterday on your own diary, you have a great way with words, spoken from the heart as always.

Had a good day yesterday, busy round the house then had to do shopping - love it coz I get to buy all the grub that I like but the oh won't buy 🙂

Don't mind doing anything really, as long as Im busy, its when Im bored the thoughts creep in, so today Im still in the middle my friend, and alls good.

Have a great day

Cameron

Good Morning,

Just thought I would drop you a line to congratulate you on your continued progress and recovery. You have come a long way and it seems to most of us that you have been on this forum forever. I know that you don't bother with numbers too much but I like to think you have surpassed a year gamble free and that sets a marvellous example to me and to everyone else.

I hope you are using those spreadsheets. I can picture a very efficient workforce.

Tomso.

Thanks for your post shiny. Your support is always appreciated. Glad your "fixing yourself" and moving on in your life. Look forward to your holiday, enjoy the break and enjoy the real pleasures in life.