So today July 26th, 2012 marks 20years of being completely Alcohol free.

I have not had even a sip of alcohol in this time.

No..............I never had a DUI or major incident.............................though I made lots of very dumb decisions ,many regrettable.

Lost some friends, hurt others, wasted time, money and life.

So I knew I should quit, that time came, so on a wager with a buddy.................I quit.    (posted that story on a previous thread)

For 20 years I have not looked back and never plan to.

It is highly possible that if I make it to 80 years old  I may have to down a "Pint" or 2.... 


Health wise I wouldn't bet the "house" on it............................


Anyways its 12:41am Pacific Time..................I'm the only one up, even my dog is in bed...........and I'm so stoked I can't think about sleep... 

I'm actually sitting here  torn between tears and laughter.


Wish I didn't have to work tomorrow,  I'd love to take my boys fishing just to celebrate and talk .
Its been a long tough year and fishing sounds good.............


Buuuuuuuut, with my neck healing ever so slowly we are still way behind at my shop and I really need the  $$$


So work it is......


This whole neck surgery, while being self employed ,has hit us harder than expected..............


That being said,


I will stop complaining


I am blessed to have the work when others don't.
I am blessed to break free of drugs and alcohol and change my coarse.
I am blessed to have this day to remember.
I am blessed with a beautiful wife and healthy kids.






Sorry to ramble.........................its just one of those nights. 

You guys have a really good day.


  

You have a good day to. Sounds like quite a journey.

I'll raise a glass to you on Saturday (that's the only day I drink nowadays)

that's fantastic, Jason!  congratulations!

I'm sorry to hear your surgery has hit you harder than expected.  I pray things look up for you soon.  I hope at least that your health has improved from the surgery.

Congrats Zungle on holding strong!! You certainly are Blessed!!

Keep up the good work and wish you well on your recovery.  

Wow - that is impressive!  Congratulations!

Congrats on your anniversary, Jason.  Best wishes on your continued success and your improving health.  

Wow, congrats man!!

Very cool Jason. But I ask this in all seriousness. Why down a pint at all at any age? If you're proud of what you did, why spoil it EVER?

Besides, you'd lose the wager.

Very cool Jason. But I ask this in all seriousness. Why down a pint at all at any age? If you're proud of what you did, why spoil it EVER?

I have given that much thought.....................I will likely die sober...........


I think its more of a light hearted motivation to live past 80


Yeah and I would lose the bet,my buddy Mac still hasn't smoked.................and since our wager he's had quadruple bi-pass surgery so he's pretty motivated.........

I'm sorry to hear your surgery has hit you harder than expected.  I pray things look up for you soon.  I hope at least that your health has improved from the surgery.

Hi Beagle,recovery from  the surgery itself has been good ,actually much better than expected.


Recovery from my symptoms has been very slow ,sometimes looking good,sometimes.......meh.


Business wise has been where I've taken the hit...................I'm still busy but losing money every month.


Largely because I had stayed lean and mean doing a lot of work myself. I always could turn a small profit because of little overhead.


But to keep my accounts and contracts I've had to hire guys ...............


With the local tax increases,L&I and U.I.  my pricing doesn't fit the model.


Combine that with rookie mistakes and some lack of worker motivation ...............


Contracts paying slow 60-90 days........................


You see what I mean.


I am driving and doing some moderate lifting so I have a little better control now, although my Neuro doesn't see me having a complete recovery of previous symptoms, more like 40-50%.............................so I will need to change my business plan moving forward,I have already begun that.


Actually we need to take to take a more serious look long term and begin altering our previous plans some what...........


All and all I feel better than I did before the surgery,there is just  a few life changes heading my way.