Wildfire's posts
Posted in I miss everyone!
Posted 2 years ago
I miss everyone too... everyone seems to have completely disappeared (myself included)...
Hope you're doing well Lina :3
Hope you're doing well Lina :3
Posted in did zantarni shut down?
Posted 2 years ago
@CV01: Yes, it definitely sucks that it is closed... especially after 18 years of continuous existence... but here we are. :(
Posted in did zantarni shut down?
Posted 2 years ago
ZANTARNI IS CLOSED, as of the end of February 2024.
There are a lot of reasons for the decision (really, the need) to close; Among them, lack of regular player involvement/activity levels, and an ancient forum architecture that is no longer supported by the hosting companies. There is a bare-bones forum up and available for players to continue to chat and reconnect, but it is quite bare-bones, and future development is indeterminate at this time.
If you want to recreate a "Zantarni" account (existing accounts could not be ported to the newer forum architecture), go to Zantarni.com and read/follow the notice that is posted there (or just go to hazmo.com). Re-create an account using a Username Admin (i.e. Me) will recognize, since accounts are locked down significantly in an attempt to maintain the privacy of players and to keep out the spammers, scammers and bots & new accounts need Admin activation/approval. If you get stuck, feel free to reach out to me here, but expect delays since I haven't been online a lot recently...
There are a lot of reasons for the decision (really, the need) to close; Among them, lack of regular player involvement/activity levels, and an ancient forum architecture that is no longer supported by the hosting companies. There is a bare-bones forum up and available for players to continue to chat and reconnect, but it is quite bare-bones, and future development is indeterminate at this time.
If you want to recreate a "Zantarni" account (existing accounts could not be ported to the newer forum architecture), go to Zantarni.com and read/follow the notice that is posted there (or just go to hazmo.com). Re-create an account using a Username Admin (i.e. Me) will recognize, since accounts are locked down significantly in an attempt to maintain the privacy of players and to keep out the spammers, scammers and bots & new accounts need Admin activation/approval. If you get stuck, feel free to reach out to me here, but expect delays since I haven't been online a lot recently...
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
@Kozi: {{hugs!}} Yeah, definitely transitions going on around here, but it's all good ... I've been "digging out" from kids/family and doing some decluttering around the house, getting back in to the garden a bit after ignoring it for almost a year, and trying to get back in to my own creative routine more. It kinda doesn't sound like a lot, but it is. There are times I really wish I had a magic wand to wave around and just make it all happen without the manual labor XD
Painting, huh? You seem surprised by that! What brought on painting? What kinds of things are you doing? ... and why are you "slightly dead but crawling up from the dregs"?? XD
Painting, huh? You seem surprised by that! What brought on painting? What kinds of things are you doing? ... and why are you "slightly dead but crawling up from the dregs"?? XD
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
@Kozi: KOZI! Hey you! <3
It's good to see you - how have you been? What have you been up to?
I'm good, thanks... been super busy & distracted from here trying to take care of all kinds of miscellaneous things iRL, but good.
It's good to see you - how have you been? What have you been up to?
I'm good, thanks... been super busy & distracted from here trying to take care of all kinds of miscellaneous things iRL, but good.
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
GOOD MORNING!
First... where the heck is everyone? Where have you been? What have you been doing?
Secondly, how was your weekend? Do you have any plans for this week, now that the (U.S.) holiday weekend is over with, or is it back to the usual day-to-day for you? Did you do anything fun this past weekend?
What's going on??
First... where the heck is everyone? Where have you been? What have you been doing?
Secondly, how was your weekend? Do you have any plans for this week, now that the (U.S.) holiday weekend is over with, or is it back to the usual day-to-day for you? Did you do anything fun this past weekend?
What's going on??
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: oh fun! Boston is a nice town - full of history and weird little things to do! I'm sure you'll enjoy yourselves! :3 That sounds like a great little weekend, actually! Who are you seeing in concert... or is it one of those general "city sponsored" things?
Posted in Alcoholism
Posted 2 years ago
@Mellonin: it sounds like you're doing pretty well, actually, given the apparent seriousness of your issue (major withdrawals, etc.). Your mindset sounds like it is about where it needs to be and it seems like you're determined to follow this through with the process this time. Good for you! <3 Acknowledge the slight relapse you had as part of the learning/recovery curve (i.e. don't beat yourself up over it), but reaffirm your goals & reset yourself, and keep going. You got this, and you're not alone.
Personally, I don't like the religion-centric approach that AA has either and, if I were in your position, would have some reservations about attending meetings for those reasons, but there seems to be something to it. It is an established group for addiction recovery, and it might provide the support you need right now during this critical time. Is it possible for you to accept the "let it go" aspect and ignore the "to God/HigherPower/Whatever" of their dogma? OR, maybe see if there's a more secular group in your area that might work...?
Also, maybe try doing something different during that time when/if you start thinking about drinking... go for a short walk or a bike ride, do some pushups or jumping jacks, play your favorite song and dance around the living room, read an engaging book, start learning a new language, or listen to an uplifting podcast... do something to distract yourself, change your environment, and disrupt your "usual" patterns through that initial craving period or time of day when you used to start drinking.
And, I'm going to be blunt, but evaluate your friendships too... because if the entire friendship revolves around drinking (and drinking that much) and ridiculing you if you don't drink, they're not really friends...
Good luck. Keep going. You got this.
PS: I like your mantra. :3
Personally, I don't like the religion-centric approach that AA has either and, if I were in your position, would have some reservations about attending meetings for those reasons, but there seems to be something to it. It is an established group for addiction recovery, and it might provide the support you need right now during this critical time. Is it possible for you to accept the "let it go" aspect and ignore the "to God/HigherPower/Whatever" of their dogma? OR, maybe see if there's a more secular group in your area that might work...?
Also, maybe try doing something different during that time when/if you start thinking about drinking... go for a short walk or a bike ride, do some pushups or jumping jacks, play your favorite song and dance around the living room, read an engaging book, start learning a new language, or listen to an uplifting podcast... do something to distract yourself, change your environment, and disrupt your "usual" patterns through that initial craving period or time of day when you used to start drinking.
And, I'm going to be blunt, but evaluate your friendships too... because if the entire friendship revolves around drinking (and drinking that much) and ridiculing you if you don't drink, they're not really friends...
Good luck. Keep going. You got this.
PS: I like your mantra. :3
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: Yeah, thanks. I hate it when that kind of thing happens. :( ... and now, I'm playing catch up and trying to stay on top of the regular things that are going on iRL.
How are you doing?
Do you have any plans for this (holiday) weekend?
How are you doing?
Do you have any plans for this (holiday) weekend?
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
@nomnomwoobat:
@Totalanimefan:
...So apparently I ate something that just did not agree with me and spent a couple of days essentially living on the couch. Ugh. I'm better now :3
How are you guys doing?
@Totalanimefan:
...So apparently I ate something that just did not agree with me and spent a couple of days essentially living on the couch. Ugh. I'm better now :3
How are you guys doing?
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
@nomnomwoobat: ...yeah, it's a small community, and it's very friendly, but it has also been quite a bit more quiet lately than usual. It's not usually this quiet. My guess is that people are out enjoying the weather or something. /shrug/
I'm good, thanks. I've been busy trying to reorganize and declutter the house a bit... and finish up various little projects, etc., that have been sitting for too long. And trying to get back out to the garden, which I've neglected for longer than I should have. Oops. XD
How are you? What kinds of things do you enjoy doing other than running around avatar sites? XD
I'm good, thanks. I've been busy trying to reorganize and declutter the house a bit... and finish up various little projects, etc., that have been sitting for too long. And trying to get back out to the garden, which I've neglected for longer than I should have. Oops. XD
How are you? What kinds of things do you enjoy doing other than running around avatar sites? XD
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: well that's certainly an unusual and interesting thing to do - going to the official opening of a new metro station! XD
A facial sounds like fun. Personally, I'd opt for a massage over a facial, but either one sounds like a lovely opportunity to relax! <3
@nomnomwoobat: Hello! Welcome to Voltra... and to my thread. I've been a little busy recently with offline iRL things, but I'm usually around and willing to chat. How are you enjoying the place so far?
A facial sounds like fun. Personally, I'd opt for a massage over a facial, but either one sounds like a lovely opportunity to relax! <3
@nomnomwoobat: Hello! Welcome to Voltra... and to my thread. I've been a little busy recently with offline iRL things, but I'm usually around and willing to chat. How are you enjoying the place so far?
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
good morning.
happy thursday.
happy thursday.
Posted in ┤▒├ Wildfire's World ┤▒├ All welcome, all the time - come say Hi!
Posted 2 years ago
@Totalanimefan: it sounds like you're doing about as much as you can to help the poor Pup adjust! <3 I hope it works and he settles down soon. :3
Ireland? That's fun! I'm a bit jealous, tbh, but I hope your sister has a wonderful time.
... and how are you doing? It seems like you had fun hosting! :3
Ireland? That's fun! I'm a bit jealous, tbh, but I hope your sister has a wonderful time.
... and how are you doing? It seems like you had fun hosting! :3