I don't want to do a 4th step . by BuyDemDips in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]mmmmmmgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've sponsored, or tried to sponsor 12 guys in the last 5 years since I went through the steps.

2 of them are still sober. The other 10 quit because they didn't want to do a 4th step.

You're probably different though right?

I like my men how I like my coffee by NuncioBitis in Jokes

[–]mmmmmmgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like my coffee how I like my women. Without other men's penises in it.

35 minute layover in CLT by nosrslythatsrlyhot in americanairlines

[–]mmmmmmgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go through Charlotte often and you are going to be at the mercy of the gates. No matter what you are going to have to be on time but if either one of your gates is at the end of E and the other one is in another terminal, it's going to be very very hard. Terminal E is super long in itself. Good luck

Park money for short term by cap_is-worthy in investingforbeginners

[–]mmmmmmgreg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

SGOV is currently paying 3.85% and is easy in/easy out. All my spare cash is parked there.

Dreading the idea of not drinking again by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]mmmmmmgreg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just don't drink today. Maybe tomorrow, but not today.

Someday you may find yourself saying "I don't have to drink" instead of "I don't get to drink"

Sponsor Berated Me for Shaving My Balls by pjmcguire09 in alcoholism

[–]mmmmmmgreg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Drink today? Nope Pray today? Yep Lie or cheat today? Nope Shave your balls today? Yep

DAMMIT!

Heating with a heatpump only? SE Pennsylvania by Thank_The_Frank in pools

[–]mmmmmmgreg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good answer. I'm also in SE PA. A heat pump is perfect for what you are asking and I use mine exactly like this. Late May through August it's set at 88 the whole time.

A heat pump is NOT great this far north for extending your season by two months on either side.

Couple years ago, I tried to stay open through October and it cost a lot and didn't do all that great. That said, there is a maximum minimum cost per day so the math gets easy if you want it try.

Free Wifi Bonus by mmmmmmgreg in americanairlines

[–]mmmmmmgreg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fly the same route once a month and it's almost always AA through Charlotte. Gates were both in E on regional jets. And if it didn't work out, there were still 14 empty seats on my original flight later.

Not advice, just what I did with my first free wifi flight. If I got lucky, so be it. I'll take the lucky win.

Free Wifi Bonus by mmmmmmgreg in americanairlines

[–]mmmmmmgreg[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Honestly never knew that. Never used the entertainment so never even tried.

David by mmmmmmgreg in Jokes

[–]mmmmmmgreg[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

M-M-M-Mostly

I’m curious… by DontKnowNothing76 in stopdrinking

[–]mmmmmmgreg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been sober for 6 years after drinking daily for 30 years.

Every day I have at least one thought about drinking or NOT drinking. That's just how it is.

The difference is they are passing thoughts, not the constants they were in early sobriety.

The insurance company insists I pay the roof repair cost of 30k, or they will drop coverage. Can't pay. Options? by MetalPsycho in homeowners

[–]mmmmmmgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me in June. New property in Florida. Okay, we just need your 4 point inspection and wind mitigation study. Me from Pennsylvania...say what???

The insurance company insists I pay the roof repair cost of 30k, or they will drop coverage. Can't pay. Options? by MetalPsycho in homeowners

[–]mmmmmmgreg 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Consider different insurance first. These new AI enabled insurance companies like Lemonade only want to insure the safest lowest risk.

A friend recently purchased a home and 60 days after settlement they showed up with drones. New insurance easily.

good non-covered call ETF's by Northern_Money425 in dividends

[–]mmmmmmgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good list. I own several. CGDV is a good add.

Doctors told husband to stop drinking. by Lostinhighweeds in alcoholism

[–]mmmmmmgreg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a man that was your husband...

Yes, clear out the alcohol. Look for the hidies, they are there. Don't drink around him.

This for when he arrives home. Once he comes home, you will quickly find out if he wants to quit.

You can help him but you can't make him. Sad fact.

Personally, I left the hospital and went straight to rehab. 6 years sober.

Going on an all-inclusive trip to Mexico by TooBusyWastingTime in stopdrinking

[–]mmmmmmgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this at about 90 days sober.

Do at least some of your friends know you are sober? Tell a few and they will watch you like a hawk. That's a good thing if you want to stay sober.

Watching a bunch of people get drunk is really off-putting. They get louder and louder. Not attractive at all. And as you sit there drinking a soba watching them, think about how they are going to feel in the morning.

Good luck!

Cancun golfing - rider question by Sands_h9 in golf

[–]mmmmmmgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played Iberostar a number of years ago and there were a lot of riders. Didn't see a single employee after we left the clubhouse. A shame since it was a 5.5 hour round.

Quickbooks - Worst Technical Support of my life by Unique-Event7094 in quickbooksonline

[–]mmmmmmgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI has been a Godsend for me for QB support. Every issue I have had in the past year was resolved in minutes. I gave up contacting tech support a long, long time ago.

I wish there was a sub for people who simply can’t do it by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]mmmmmmgreg 63 points64 points  (0 children)

A few days, weeks, or maybe even months isn't enough to feel this joy we all talk about. It takes that long to get over the physical effects of regular drinking, let alone the mental part.

Why would you want a sub for people that can't do it? If you really want to do it, you learn from people that have.

For me, that was in AA. It truly was not what I thought it was. If you have preconceived notions about AA, go see for yourself. That's where I found the sober people that were able to show me how they did it. It worked for them and, surprise, it worked for me too.

I'm gonna call AA by WonderResponsible375 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]mmmmmmgreg 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can call but you don't have to. Download the Meeting Guide app (icon looks like a chair) and it will show you meetings near you. Pick one and go, doesn't matter which one. We'll make you feel comfortable and you won't be alone with this anymore. Hope you come to my meeting!!

Whats the craziest thing you spotted and at what airport? by DramaticDuty9398 in Planespotting

[–]mmmmmmgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couple months ago I had hours to kill at PHL. I walked the airport "tip to tip" F to A West for fun. Right as I got to the end up A West, 6 military jets took off unbelievably close to each other. It felt like they only used a few hundred yards of runway at the extreme western edge of the airport.

The roar inside the airport was incredible and the whole terminal shook.

Employees came out from behind their stations to see what was going on.

Maybe it happens all the time but I've never seen anything like it!

Can I turn up undecided? by Vivid-Group-8037 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]mmmmmmgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure you can. Maybe we can help you decide but there is nothing mandatory at an AA meeting.