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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Bump?
« on: January 19, 2005, 02:47:00 PM »
I do not understand what "bump" is. I feel like my grandmother right now..but what the heck is it and why do people say it.
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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Montel Show
« on: January 18, 2005, 09:56:00 AM »
I live in N.Central Florida. Montel comes on today on WCJB at 10 am. I am taping it. Is anyone else watching?
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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / AA royalties
« on: November 22, 2004, 04:02:00 PM »
Recently there was a post in the thread entitled "Poll about alcoholics anonymous" where someone was made a statement about AA. I asked the person to cite their source to no avail. I did some research and will produce the results below.
"Dear Kecia,
Your recent email to the General Service Office came to me, as I currently correspond with A.A. members in your region. My name is Rick Walker, and I am an alcoholic. I am glad to have this opportunity to be in touch.
Bill W. received royalties from A.A.W.S. for works he wrote. When he passed away, he designated a portion of the royalties to his heirs, including his wife, Lois. Lois in turn passed on a portion of her royalties when she died. There are still a few of Lois? relatives who will receive royalties until they die. When the last of these survivors has passed away died, no more royalties will be paid to anyone. There is a synopsis of the royalty agreement that I would be glad to mail you, if you will provide your postal address.
The royalty amount is listed in A.A.W.S. financial statements (which can be found in the Final Report of the General Service Conference) each year. In 2001 the amount distributed was $167,917, in 2002 it was $135,000, in 2003 it was $139,765.
I hope this information is helpful.
In fellowship,
Rick Walker
General Service Staff
"Dear Kecia,
Your recent email to the General Service Office came to me, as I currently correspond with A.A. members in your region. My name is Rick Walker, and I am an alcoholic. I am glad to have this opportunity to be in touch.
Bill W. received royalties from A.A.W.S. for works he wrote. When he passed away, he designated a portion of the royalties to his heirs, including his wife, Lois. Lois in turn passed on a portion of her royalties when she died. There are still a few of Lois? relatives who will receive royalties until they die. When the last of these survivors has passed away died, no more royalties will be paid to anyone. There is a synopsis of the royalty agreement that I would be glad to mail you, if you will provide your postal address.
The royalty amount is listed in A.A.W.S. financial statements (which can be found in the Final Report of the General Service Conference) each year. In 2001 the amount distributed was $167,917, in 2002 it was $135,000, in 2003 it was $139,765.
I hope this information is helpful.
In fellowship,
Rick Walker
General Service Staff
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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / My springfield memories...the list
« on: October 28, 2004, 05:58:00 PM »
Staff:
Al Nixon
Ms. Deering
The lady who married Shane W.
Shane W.
Jim W.
Nikki L. (would love to speak with her, she is always in my dreams when I dream of relapsing)
Rob & Rob
Glenn
Brady M. (i'm sorry)
Mark G.
Chris B.
Chris S. (woody)
Rob H.
Craig S.
Alicia
Mike K.
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Girls
Kathy V.
Sara and Ann G. (from crystal city)
Hope F.
Cara G.
Shelly S.
Carly B.
Heather R.
Ann K. (asian, from vienna..would LOVE to talk w/her)
Kelley (from PA)
Allison
Liza
Amy H.
Kathy H.
Laura (my very first oldcomer)
Kenya
Deidre (from westminster)
Guys
Steve C. (from Vienna..would love to speak w/him)
Mike M.
Dave L.
Freddie (nicest guy in there)
Brent
Travis P.
Dante
Terry L.
Jamal
Sam
Dustin
Chris B.
Eric (from georgetown)
Dylan
Danny
Jason
Andy G.
Cliff (very cool dude)
Aaron C.
Ok, this is starting to make my stomach ache.
Al Nixon
Ms. Deering
The lady who married Shane W.
Shane W.
Jim W.
Nikki L. (would love to speak with her, she is always in my dreams when I dream of relapsing)
Rob & Rob
Glenn
Brady M. (i'm sorry)
Mark G.
Chris B.
Chris S. (woody)
Rob H.
Craig S.
Alicia
Mike K.
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Girls
Kathy V.
Sara and Ann G. (from crystal city)
Hope F.
Cara G.
Shelly S.
Carly B.
Heather R.
Ann K. (asian, from vienna..would LOVE to talk w/her)
Kelley (from PA)
Allison
Liza
Amy H.
Kathy H.
Laura (my very first oldcomer)
Kenya
Deidre (from westminster)
Guys
Steve C. (from Vienna..would love to speak w/him)
Mike M.
Dave L.
Freddie (nicest guy in there)
Brent
Travis P.
Dante
Terry L.
Jamal
Sam
Dustin
Chris B.
Eric (from georgetown)
Dylan
Danny
Jason
Andy G.
Cliff (very cool dude)
Aaron C.
Ok, this is starting to make my stomach ache.
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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Why'd ya hit people?
« on: September 09, 2004, 07:41:00 PM »
I posted something similar somewhere else, but it seems befitting for a thread all its own.
For those that "misbehaved"... why did you hit people that were sitting next to you? I was overage and often got stuck sitting next to angry/scared children who liked to punch. I suppose they put me there because they didn't think I'd hit back. I never did hit back and didn't provoke anyone else, come to think of it I made it all 13 months without ever restraining anyone...
Anyway, I am trying to put this to rest... why did you hit people sitting next to you?
For those that "misbehaved"... why did you hit people that were sitting next to you? I was overage and often got stuck sitting next to angry/scared children who liked to punch. I suppose they put me there because they didn't think I'd hit back. I never did hit back and didn't provoke anyone else, come to think of it I made it all 13 months without ever restraining anyone...
Anyway, I am trying to put this to rest... why did you hit people sitting next to you?
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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / It's like a bad car accident
« on: October 15, 2002, 05:47:00 PM »
I am surprised at how drawn to this site I am. Its like driving around the beltway,seeing the traffic jam, hearing the sirens... deciding to not be a rubber necker...but the compulsion is too intense, you just have to look.
I graduated from Springfield 3/91, I married a "withdrawal" from '88. We were not on our phases together, we met in an NA meeting, he heard me share and knew I was from straight. I can only imagine what I said to give it away... "I don't want to push out my feelings" or "I feel trapped" or some such garbage... nonetheless we became fast friends and six years later wed. A day doesn't go by that we don't reference straight..its not even conscious. He'll walk behind the couch and "sit me up" or I'll tell him to "face forward" it's so crazy. It feels like we are war buddies, no one else (except you guys) can relate to it.. our friends often say we have our own language.
I have mixed feelings about my straight experience. I was over age and signed myself in. I believed that I needed to stop using and didn't know how. I got sucked in quick and put in a withdrawal once, but got talked out of it by Rob Hockersmith. I wanted to leave because I wanted to get high. I haven't used since the day I went to straight, I believe I have the disease of addiction and my NA recovery is very important to me. Working the steps has given me tools that are invaluable in my ability to function in society.
This is getting too long. I am so curious about people I was in the program with:
Shane , Jim W , Shelly... uh, don't remember her last name. The list is way too long... Craig , Kathy blah blah blah...
Ok. Bye
[ This Message was edited by: Sophie on 2005-09-09 19:46 ]
I graduated from Springfield 3/91, I married a "withdrawal" from '88. We were not on our phases together, we met in an NA meeting, he heard me share and knew I was from straight. I can only imagine what I said to give it away... "I don't want to push out my feelings" or "I feel trapped" or some such garbage... nonetheless we became fast friends and six years later wed. A day doesn't go by that we don't reference straight..its not even conscious. He'll walk behind the couch and "sit me up" or I'll tell him to "face forward" it's so crazy. It feels like we are war buddies, no one else (except you guys) can relate to it.. our friends often say we have our own language.
I have mixed feelings about my straight experience. I was over age and signed myself in. I believed that I needed to stop using and didn't know how. I got sucked in quick and put in a withdrawal once, but got talked out of it by Rob Hockersmith. I wanted to leave because I wanted to get high. I haven't used since the day I went to straight, I believe I have the disease of addiction and my NA recovery is very important to me. Working the steps has given me tools that are invaluable in my ability to function in society.
This is getting too long. I am so curious about people I was in the program with:
Shane , Jim W , Shelly... uh, don't remember her last name. The list is way too long... Craig , Kathy blah blah blah...
Ok. Bye
[ This Message was edited by: Sophie on 2005-09-09 19:46 ]
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