Hi Ali,
Where in Canada are you? Is it as pretty as the pictures always show it?
Omega (Pam)
Im digging my way out of my igloo right now...lolol
( people often think we live in sub zero temps......)
But YES Canada is Beautiful...I live in B.C. mostly in vancouver but moved to the Okanagan 2 years ago...about a 4 hour drive or a 45 min plane ride away.
You never been to B.C.? has the greatest 4 seasons...cant even pick a favourite...lolol
Hugs to you Pam
Ali
( people often think we live in sub zero temps......)
But YES Canada is Beautiful...I live in B.C. mostly in vancouver but moved to the Okanagan 2 years ago...about a 4 hour drive or a 45 min plane ride away.
You never been to B.C.? has the greatest 4 seasons...cant even pick a favourite...lolol
Hugs to you Pam
Ali
I love B.C.! It is so pretty there. When I lived in Seattle, we drove up there a couple of times. Stayed in Horseshoe Bay and took the ferry back. It is gorgeous. I like Montreal too. Did you just get a lot of snow?
Sheez, it's about 60 down here in northern CA. I am from new England originally and miss the 4 seasons sooooooo much!
Omega (Pam)
Sheez, it's about 60 down here in northern CA. I am from new England originally and miss the 4 seasons sooooooo much!
Omega (Pam)
lolol
MONTREAl is sooooo cold in the winter...brrrr...
we have about 4 inches on the ground...its about -4 celcius ( 29F)
And yes...cant imagine living without the 4 seasons...lolol
Have to bring hubbie some breakie in bed..lol
Be back soon...nice to talk to you Pam!
Big hug,
Ali
MONTREAl is sooooo cold in the winter...brrrr...
we have about 4 inches on the ground...its about -4 celcius ( 29F)
And yes...cant imagine living without the 4 seasons...lolol
Have to bring hubbie some breakie in bed..lol
Be back soon...nice to talk to you Pam!
Big hug,
Ali
You too Ali. Am having a baby shower here tomorrow for a friend and have to get the house cleaned up!
Enjoy your day.
Hugs,
Omega (Pam)
Enjoy your day.
Hugs,
Omega (Pam)
Pam
can you tell me more about that rehab that has activities AND councelling??
Where is it and whatdo they do????
Hugs,
Ali
can you tell me more about that rehab that has activities AND councelling??
Where is it and whatdo they do????
Hugs,
Ali
Was in rehab in St. Helena, CA, at the St. Helena Hospital which has a drug and alcohol treatment center. I was there 28 days and we had a very full schedule. Went to a meeting every night. Had to be at stretch and walk at 6:30am every morning, which I loved. And then there were lectures, group therapy, pet therapy, role play, private therapy (not too much of that) homework...step work mainly and other stuff. It was a very good program, I feel. Though I have nothing to compare it too.
There were some people there that only detoxed, but most stayed the 28 days, as I did. I didn't detox too badly there as I had tapered myself down pretty good by the time I arrived. I am so thankful to have been able to go there. Never in my life have I been able to focus entirely on me for 28 days strait. It was incredible. I put some closure on a couple of big resentments.
Can';t write everything, but this gives you an idea I hope!
Hugs,
Omega (Pam) I use Omega so there isn't any confusion with FLAgirl Pam.
There were some people there that only detoxed, but most stayed the 28 days, as I did. I didn't detox too badly there as I had tapered myself down pretty good by the time I arrived. I am so thankful to have been able to go there. Never in my life have I been able to focus entirely on me for 28 days strait. It was incredible. I put some closure on a couple of big resentments.
Can';t write everything, but this gives you an idea I hope!
Hugs,
Omega (Pam) I use Omega so there isn't any confusion with FLAgirl Pam.
Omega ( pam2..lolol)
Wow that sounds so great!!!!!
Massages help so much...helps to get the toxins out, human hands on our skin help heal...always thought massages should be part of an overall therapy..
That place sounds great...your lucky to have been able to go for a whole 28 days.........
Thanks for sharing..
Hugs
Ali
Wow that sounds so great!!!!!
Massages help so much...helps to get the toxins out, human hands on our skin help heal...always thought massages should be part of an overall therapy..
That place sounds great...your lucky to have been able to go for a whole 28 days.........
Thanks for sharing..
Hugs
Ali
Hey Omega I have heard about that place, comercials show it as being really pretty.......which to me being in a beautiful setting is so theraputic.....
Hey I lived in Washington before moving to Calif..( remember we are sorta neighbors) we use to always take the ferry to vacouver and then victoria.my mom's favorite place besides England...
I really wish we had some snow though this time of year...that would really make it feel like xmas..
Hey I lived in Washington before moving to Calif..( remember we are sorta neighbors) we use to always take the ferry to vacouver and then victoria.my mom's favorite place besides England...
I really wish we had some snow though this time of year...that would really make it feel like xmas..
I love to get a massage! One of my favorite things. Have you ever taken a mud bath? They have them in Calistoga, where there are natural springs. Nothing like a soak in hot mud then a massage and then a hot tub. There are a bunch of spas around here that have them.
You don't practice the steps, correct? I am totally asking out of curiousity, not to jump down your throat. I have mixed feelings about the whole program. I jump all over the board with it. I have no problem saying I'm an alcoholic or addict. But I have not been able to work the steps properly yet or incorporate them into my life. Does that make any sense? Did you read A Million Litlle Pieces?
Omega, P2, Pam.............Pick one, any one!
You don't practice the steps, correct? I am totally asking out of curiousity, not to jump down your throat. I have mixed feelings about the whole program. I jump all over the board with it. I have no problem saying I'm an alcoholic or addict. But I have not been able to work the steps properly yet or incorporate them into my life. Does that make any sense? Did you read A Million Litlle Pieces?
Omega, P2, Pam.............Pick one, any one!
Hey Pam,
I dont go to meetings, im sorta following in the steps..but they are in my heart...lately when ive had someone give them to me...Ive thought well damn..im sort doing that...just not intentionally...lolol
Yes ive read the Million little pieces...and once i got used to his style of writing ( run on sentences galore.....lolol) I thought it was a great read..
His second book Mr. Leornard is even better...talks more about his love for maya and his STAYINg sober, love of his friends and theirs for him...
have you read that one???????????
Hugs
Ali
I dont go to meetings, im sorta following in the steps..but they are in my heart...lately when ive had someone give them to me...Ive thought well damn..im sort doing that...just not intentionally...lolol
Yes ive read the Million little pieces...and once i got used to his style of writing ( run on sentences galore.....lolol) I thought it was a great read..
His second book Mr. Leornard is even better...talks more about his love for maya and his STAYINg sober, love of his friends and theirs for him...
have you read that one???????????
Hugs
Ali
I haven't read that one. Have you read "Dry" by Augestine Burroughs? That's really good.
I go to meetings and talk with my sponsor. I sorta take what I need/want and leave the rest. It seems to work for me right now. I did have my relapse, so I have to keep in check. Damn disease snuck right up on me. Well at least I learned and thakfully nothing too bad happened. I know I have so many "yets" out there.
Hugs,
pam
I go to meetings and talk with my sponsor. I sorta take what I need/want and leave the rest. It seems to work for me right now. I did have my relapse, so I have to keep in check. Damn disease snuck right up on me. Well at least I learned and thakfully nothing too bad happened. I know I have so many "yets" out there.
Hugs,
pam
Pam,
thats it in a nutshell...take what works for you and leave the rest.
Lots of things to learn from all areas...the goals the untied front.
freedomn from mind altering drugs.
life is too sweet to live it blurry...
Will look into that other book.
have a greatsaturday night honey
Hugs
Ali
thats it in a nutshell...take what works for you and leave the rest.
Lots of things to learn from all areas...the goals the untied front.
freedomn from mind altering drugs.
life is too sweet to live it blurry...
Will look into that other book.
have a greatsaturday night honey
Hugs
Ali
Hey Krazi,
Where are you in Cali? I love taking the ferry boat in WA and BC. It is so gorgeous up there. I wish we had snow too...it would feel more like Xmas.
And yes, the setting at St Helena rehab was INCREDIBLE!! The views were breathtaking. We used to sit on the balcony and look out and be in such awe that we were looking at the beauty.
Hugs,
Omega (Pam)
Where are you in Cali? I love taking the ferry boat in WA and BC. It is so gorgeous up there. I wish we had snow too...it would feel more like Xmas.
And yes, the setting at St Helena rehab was INCREDIBLE!! The views were breathtaking. We used to sit on the balcony and look out and be in such awe that we were looking at the beauty.
Hugs,
Omega (Pam)
You too Ali...take good care. Nice chatting with you.
Hugs,
Omega (Pam)
Hugs,
Omega (Pam)
i see Ali is a popular one here. hello there. i saw a show on Vancouver last night, wow, what a beautiful place that looks like.....
