Time to stop!

Hi Steve,hope all is well and your enjoying the world cup.....,i would play Upson rather than Carragher,he seemed to be breathing through his a*se after ten minutes on saturday.....would also play Joe Cole,not sure about the goalkeeper as i think the three of them are lacking at the top level.i wouldn't play SWP in any circumstances,he's skillful but brainless.

Seano.

Hi, Steve

Thanks for taking the time to post on my diary. Very kind of you. It really makes this fight possible to win with the support of understanding people like yourself.

It would be good to confide in a friend but I'm not sure I want to go too deep with this to my friends who don't gamble. They wouldn't understand I don't think. But it is a thought and I'm mulling it over.

Good wishes in your recovery.

Lili

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your kind words of support.

Long day at work again today, but glad it's over cos i've now got 2 days off in a row. Gonna hit the gym tomorrow for the first time in weeks it seems. Can't wait. Uploaded some upbeat songs onto my ipod, so will feel good I reckon. Really need to start getting back into it if i've got any chance of doing a 10km before the years out. Might even get to watch a bit of the world cup as well. Was amazed that Spain got beat today, really thought they might do a France and win Euros and WC, still got a chance but not a good start.

I'm also amazed about how little i'm bothered about RA being on. I would usually have known runners and riders, but really not bothered this year. Maybe it's because the WC is on.

Hope everyone is still believing in their own recoveries. We can all do this.

Stay Strong

Steve

many thanks for your continued support steve it really is appreciated...i too have gave royal ascot a massive swerve this year in what can only be said as rapid progress in our recoveries mate...thanks again pal we can do this 🙂

Hi Steve,great that RA isn't bothering you at all,likewise with me.....,it's just maybe that gambling is something you used to do,hence no interest,i have watched a few of the races on TV and it has zero emotional effect on me,i never thought i would be able to say that Steve.You have filled your life now with other things and have different goals,now that is real progress :).

Seano.

Cheers for the post Steve,

What have you put on the ipod to inspire you at the gym then mate?

The Rocky soundtrack is a must!

Hi All,

Thanks wp and Seano for your continued support. I really appreciate it.

Had a busy day today, but a good one. Went to the gym, lasted 45 minutes and nearly passed out I was that knackered. I'm really starting to become aware of how unfit i've become. I really need to make exercise a permanent fixture in my life as it has been in the past. Also, been in the garden doing some mowing etc. Really nice to feel the sun on my face. I don't know about anyone else, but my mood is so much better when the sun has his hat on!

Really excited about watching England tomorrow. I hope we can live up to expectations for once. However, everyone needs to be positive because France showed tonight how negativity can ruin ya. They were really cr** by the way and Mexico really deserved their win, no fluke at all.

Anyway won't be betting at all tomorrow or the next day or ever again if I can help it. Enjoy the sun and the game everyone.

Stay Strong

Steve

hi steve, thanks for your posts and support.

I was reading that you've been at the gym recently, and wish i could say the same for me - if i "hit" the gym, it would probably need a new floor!, in just 3 years or so I've gone from 12 stone to 17+, and fear that soon i'll become totally round!!

now that gambling has gone from our lives i totally agree with you, that we need new interests & hobbies, or to visit and do things we were good at in the past, and i too am looking at how i can get myself out of the rut i am in.

enjoy your weekend

tommi

Hi Steve

I read in your last post you were really looking forward to watching England.

Well kid how do you feel now.I suppose let down like all of us.Still no money lost on it m8.Sounds like you are getting yourself fit again Steve.To be honest with you kid i could do with going the gym myself,but i am weak and the pub wins every time.Maybe when i feel like i am in total control of my non gambling i will give it a go .Knowing me though i will just go out to celebrate lol.

Keep going Steve and your help and support is much appreciated.All the best Jeff.

Thanks for your support steve mate...damp squib last night eh your maybe my country in disguise lol so much expectation yet glorious failures...i do still think you ll qualify but the media not so confident of an england ghana last 16 now eh lol ...great staying strong on the gambling front...best wishes we can do this 🙂

Hi All,

Thanks for your continued support.

Really tough day at work today, so looking forward to a day off Sunday. I'm not however, looking forward to my first Father's Day without my Dad. I'm not ashamed to say i'm missing him like nothing else. There is a massive hole in my life, with him not here. For you that don't know, my Dad passed away in January from cancer. I'm especially missing all the banter that we had about sport and the chats we used to have putting the world to rights. Just suppose this is another hurdle to drag my backside across. One thing I do know is that i'm not going to mope off to the bookies to forget my problems. They only used to magnify the problems when I did that in the past. I'm a totally different person now, confident that the person I once was isn't coming back. Onwards and upwards.

Gonna make you proud of me Dad.

Steve

Hey Steve

you say at the end of your post you are gonna make your dad proud of you.

Well go back to your post on 27th feb "i know my dad would be proud of me facing my problems"

Steve we are now in the middle of June.Im sure your dad would need no more convincing.Im sure he would just want you to carry on what you are doing and im sure even though he cant tell you that he is already proud of you.There are also lots of people on this forum who feel the same kid.Gotta give you respect.Treat today as any other fathers day Steve.Todays fathers day gift is that you wont gamble.All the best kid Jeff.

Hi, Yorkie

Had a tear in my eye reading your post. Losing someone close is hard on you. The pain gets less, but there are still some times when you just simply miss them.

Hope your day goes well.

Thinking of you 🙂

Lili x

The first thought i had when i woke up today Steve was about my Dad,i lost him 17 years ago (lost my Mum 21 years ago to Cancer).....,all i can say Mate is that your Dad is with you in everyway, everyday,never be in doubt of that :).

Seano.

Hello mate...im fortunate enough to still have both my parents around for my recovery....im soooo sure your dad wouldve been ever so proud of you mate....personally feel these days (fathers and mothers ) should be toned down a bit as it brings great sadness to many people like yourself...you dont need a specific day to honour loved ones..they are loved every day...anyways thinking of you mate and keep the positives shining through in your recovery...best wishes we can do this 😉