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bikerbill


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..........then decided to have half an hour on here. very refreshing.

I've got some stuff going on at work - too much to do in too little time and none of it stuff I enjoy - so got bogged down with a lack of enthusiasm, but I've twigged that you can only eat an elephant one bite at a time, so I need a list and some prioritising, before I take the first bite.

I watched a programme on TV last night, the Street, a drama about the residents of a particular street in Northern England, focusing on one character at a time. this one was the alcoholic - a brilliant portrayal of how I felt when drinking alcoholically, a good message for AA, I suspect that there will be some people who will watch this and with luck will say hey, that's like me followed by oh God, is that where i end up? it was basically the alkie characters share, dramatised

it's available on t'internet here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00m3zvc/The_Street_Series_3_Episode_5/

lasts an hour

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My God, that was so sad. I felt so sorry for the hurt & the anger in our alcoholic who for so long could not help himself until courage & hope prevailed. This episode so touched me inside. My drinking never went there but I am reminded of the times I 'provoked' with my ignorant, self-righteous opinions in that haze when I thought the whole world was as drunk as me. How very wrong I was & how I got a very lucky escape. I didn't recognise it as Liverpool so maybe it was Manchester or somewhere similar though perhaps some of you recognised the Scouse accent of our 'Shay' who speaks very like myself if a little broader. Fantastic viewing for interested parties. Thanks, Bill. I did see it advertised but had missed it! Thanks for the link. In recovery & respect, Danielle x

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It's set in Manc - the view of the city centre at the start gives it away. I hope our brothers and sisters across the big pond can see it.

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Hi Bill,

I have not watched the link, but will later or tomorrow.

I was chuckling inside for I lacking motivation to respond to this "lacking Motivation" Post. smile.gif

I am preparing my house for some Contractors to come in, in about 3 weeks, and you would think I am preparing my House for the Queen.

White gloving everything, there are things that need to be done, taking all window covering off, etc. I think I have gained a little control over my obsessiveness about this. I do plan to stay away while they are putting on the new roof, but I am sure no one will be judging me on how clean is my kitchen, and how do the inside of my cupboards look. In reality, I think I am doing this for me, and have to trick my mind for it is easier to do for others, that for myself. OK, weirdness portion of this response in over, haha.

Hope life is being good to you, and returning from such an awesome vacation takes time and energy to get back into work, right.

Hugs, and about Bara Berth, probably won't make it til the hot summer is over with.

Toodles and Hugs,

Baloney Cakes

PS, that website can only be view in the UK. Toodles



-- Edited by toni baloney on Wednesday 12th of August 2009 06:08:19 PM

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Such a shame that the BBC iPlayer isn't available off shore - it was a real good show.

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