Good morning! While we continue to study the forwords and the Doctor's Opinion, remember that we are using the 4th Edition. (The page numbering prior to...
This chapter was the key to understanding why I was doing what I had been doing and also why I could not stop. For years the insanity of the allergy happened...
Also... "Needless to say local brewers (until the 1970s), W Strongs of Romsey later used the phrase “drink Strong or none at all” in their advertising ...
When I started chairing the new Big Book Study in my online group, I had my own experiences in England to share and I dealt with the meaning of words like...
This was to be my first formal 'on topic' share, but 'J' you put it so well. This is what drew me in tight to AA - The missing piece to my dilema (why I...
I relate with the progression of craving because as a youth, and into my early twenties, I could usually stop drinking in time to get to work the next day....
in college and in my early 20s the craving was stong although my bottom got a lot higher as i got older . . . i will say i couldn't take just one sip and leave...
And just to illustrate that we don't all have the same progression, I drank only a little in my 20's. A bottle of wine or a six-pack would last me two or more...
'em that buys eggs Buys shells 'em that buys meat Buys bones 'em that buys land buys stones 'em that buys ale Buys nout else 1640 (anon) Lydiate (8 miles...
Hi Bob, We have an old timer here (Old Swan Frank) And he says there is definitely real hard evidence that proves the allergy theory beyond doubt. Every time...
someone i know used to say whenever he would drink he broke out in handcuffs . . . and a police car . . . Janie ... the allergy theory beyond doubt. ... into ...
Coffee while binging only gets you a wide awake drunk. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Jocelyn mweemwow <mweemwow@...> wrote: in college and in...
I was a binge drinker in college, stopped for 14 years and went into Mommy mode. Alcohol came back into my life in 1986 and by 2003 I was drinking 1/2 gallon...
I've had AA friends who say they are allergic to alcohol, because everytime they drink it they break out in handcuffs! Bill ... the allergy theory beyond...
I broke out in spots as well, Chicago, California, Seattle Vancouver, Alaska, I loved traveling, I guess. _____ From: BBS_Open_Discussion@yahoogroups.com ...
I completely agree Jocelyn. The allergy ~ craving explanation really made sense from the moment I first read it. (Being the son of an MD probably helped me in...
I had my first drink on the Golf Course as a 14 year old caddie. On my first "loop", the foursome reached the halfway house and the senior caddie got us both...
I have a story about something like this: In the late 70's 'til mid-eighties I worked for "Ma Bell" - remember her? I worked on a computer in the Service Order...
You and me, Dean! Whatever it takes!! Judy P ... I'LL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP THAT MONSTER CAGED. I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HAVE "ANOTHER RECOVERY" IN ME!...
At least you remember you were there, Joe! Bill ... Vancouver, ... Triebe ... les ... to ... me ... me ... partners ... me. ... <honey_dot_com@> ... lack ... ...
Good morning, First, let’s answer the question posted yesterday concerning "Pot" in the Big Book. Here it is, on the old doggerel--the way Bill remembered it...
Without giving away too much of "the rest of the story" to those who are new here... There is a solution for that too ! Jocelyn Dean M <ddmj_42389@...>...
Bill Wilson stated: "My drinking assimed moe serious proportions, continuing all day and almost every night.". I think most all of us can relate with Bill's...
Bill Wilson stated: "My drinking assimed moe serious proportions, continuing all day and almost every night.". I think most all of us can relate with Bill's...
a young friend of mine is being taken to rehab in LA area--isnt someone here working in laguna hills? please e mail clcherrie@... we now return to our...
know what you mean bob--used to drink in a bar/sub shop.at about 6 months sober i finally went into deli area for a sandwich.looked into bar-same faces,same...
About 3, 4, 5, years ago , I really can't remember,it was during one of the many times I had been told to leave my home by 'The Wise One' and when I came to...
Please contact this lady directly to help her solve her problem. As one of the newest members of the list, I'm the worst person she could have emailed. Judy P ...
According to the roster settings, she's already getting them in "Daily digest" form in her e-mailbox. I changed her to "Individual E-mails". Thanks, Karen ... ...