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General Discussion => Any and Every Thing => Topic started by: Riverrat on April 17, 2014, 08:51:45 am

Title: Thank you Iddee
Post by: Riverrat on April 17, 2014, 08:51:45 am

4 Years ago today I gave up on the best friend I knew at the time alcohol and got sober. Shortly after a gentleman in NC called  on the phone  and offered to make a moderator out of me on a bee forum under one condition.  I had to stay sober in order to remain a moderator. I have kept my end and so has he. A true friendship indeed. Thank you Iddee I couldn't be hitting this landmark today with out you and the forums help.

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: G3farms on April 17, 2014, 08:57:44 am

Good deal!

Has it really been that long? WOW how time does fly!

I am glad that you are still on the wagon and now to get you knee deep back into the bees, LOL :D

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: Perry on April 17, 2014, 09:08:48 am

Congrats on the milestone!
I couldn't imagine being part of a forum without anyone of you! It just wouldn't be the same!

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: Papakeith on April 17, 2014, 09:19:03 am

That's huge!  Congrats on the sobriety and the friendship(s) too!

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: iddee on April 17, 2014, 09:25:02 am

Just helping a fellow human navigate a road I had already traveled. It isn't an easy trip, but well worth the effort.

Congratulations, Friend, and may you have the pleasure of passing it on to another as life goes on.

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: LazyBkpr on April 17, 2014, 09:33:53 am

WOOT! Well done RR!!  Proud of you!!

   I married my best friend, then went away in the service... that didn't work out well..  when I got divorced, I was living to work for a paycheck to pay for alcohol..   A  lot of nights I dont remember, and a lot of days I have no idea how I managed to get to work..   Thankfully.. I managed to make one good decision.. pack up, get away, and start over... so began my days of living in the south, and meeting a little gal from Maine, and the happily ever after part of life.
   Glad your still hanging in there. Keep up the good fight! It's not always easy.

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: blueblood on April 17, 2014, 10:25:25 am

Excellent. :)

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: brooksbeefarm on April 17, 2014, 10:26:17 am

That's great rat, i was wondering how you are doing? but was afraid to ask.I have a nephew that the doctor toid him he was on the verge pancreatic cancer (from Vodka, beer, ect.) and one more drink could be his last :o. He is in his early 40's, has a son (15 yrs. old and daughter(7 yrs.old), very sad, he's a good kid, but alcohol has got the best of him. Jack

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: riverbee on April 17, 2014, 11:18:33 am

congratulations rr!

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: BoilerJim on April 17, 2014, 12:39:23 pm

     Nice Going!

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: minz on April 17, 2014, 02:02:19 pm

I met Bill W back in 1990.  He is still a good friend.

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: Crofter on April 17, 2014, 02:59:41 pm

Good to hear riverrat! I have never heard any regrets about making that decision, only that they hadn't  made it sooner! 29 years for me this coming Easter Monday.

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: Beeboy on April 17, 2014, 03:53:11 pm

Good going RR! People are stronger than they think sometimes, & it will a little encouragement from some one before we use that strength.

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Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: rcannon on April 17, 2014, 09:09:12 pm

Congratulations, river rat. I also had to fight that demon, so I know what you and the others have been through. It's not an easy fight, but like lazy said, it's well worth it.

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: Bamabww on April 17, 2014, 09:12:29 pm

Congrats! Very proud for you and wish you continued success on the road you're now traveling.

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: Bsweet on April 17, 2014, 10:33:37 pm

Congrats RRat, well done. Jim

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: DonMcJr on April 19, 2014, 11:10:06 am

Congrats RR!  8)

Title: Re: Thank you Iddee
Post by: Bakersdozen on April 26, 2014, 08:08:37 pm

Proud of you, my fellow Kansan!