Chuck C of Laguna Beach, CA was quoted as saying:

"I love to find out when I'm wrong." Sandy explores the spititual power in practicing this princcipal. As it says on page 164 of the Big Book, "We realize we know only a little".

Judge Jack C of Hagerstown, MD joins Sandy in this excellent audience participation session. These two delightfully "twisted" leaders, read questions submitted in writing by the audience and respond with their experience.

On here is a classic funny story by Sandy about "Old Wormwood" - a practical joke in the Marines that went far beyond expectations.

NOTE: Both these fine gentleman died sober - Sandy 9/28/2014 and Jack 7/31/2012.

Classic Sandy - stretching our minds and souls in new directions.

Bill W. in a 1943 letter wrote:

"AA is an utter simplicity which encases a complete mystery."

Sandy explores this pointing out that God is the Mystery.

Date: Dec 2010 Event: 5th Four Corners Retreat Speaker: Sandy B, Tampa, FL (AA,Male)

A good introduction to the retreat and how it came about.

Sandy covers in some detail the calamity and serenity of losing two daughters tragically in the past 10 months.

Then he gets into the topic expanding outside the standard AA literature.

There is so much right about this share to a small group of AA's - I felt compelled to share it here.

Sober 16 years since 12/24/1999, Keith starts his story the day before as he was coming out of a blackout on a business conference call threatening suicide and finally agreeing to have a co-worker take him to the hospital.

He arrived with a .41 blood-alcohol level maybe hours away from death.

PART 4 of 4

Scott R. was raised Jewish in a family with some very interesting characteristics. One aunt sewed throw pillows out of the steel wool her husband had been given as a bonus at work. It made for squirmish guests as the fibers poked through the fabric. This is the type of humor Scott brings to this walk through the steps.

Scot passed away in 2008. One recent entry in his guestbook says it well:

"It's amazing how the light of one person can touch so many. I stumbled upon a recording of Scott sharing in South Dakota and it led me here. My thoughts and love to his family. Scott's humor and delivery of the miracle of working the steps of AA touched me deeply. I so appreciate his honesty about his spirituality and that God does not dole out tragedy to those needing to learn lessons. What a true gift to be able to communicate the hope sobriety offers. Thank you Scott for being of service to this alcoholic." -- http://scottredman.net/

Enjoy.

Jacki P. of Vermont as ChairpersonViki E. from British Columbia - Sober 34 years since 12/29/1975, she gives a very solid talk with great examples from her Area service experience. She also hints at something I never consciously realized: Unity starts inside me when what I should do, want to do and can do get closer together.Kim G. from Wyoming - Sober 11 years since 5/3/1999, Kim is fast talking, funny with a passion for this Program and how her sponsor taught her Unity through simple acts of service. She also shares how she has reconnected in five cities in the last 11 years.Stu B. from Maryland - Sober 44 years since 3/12/1966 at age 25, he is the old-timer on the panel at age 70. Funny and fast talking, he shares from his vast experience.

Ralph kicked off the Steps part of the weekend and set the standard for the rest of the members who shared. Clancy kicked it off the night before. After Ralph it was: Polly P-4 & 5, Bob D-6 & 7, Mildred F-8 & 9; Mari G-10 & 11 and Tom I-Step 12.

Available on WeJoy.org:

Woodstock of the South - 2012 - Buford GA

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Scott R. was raised Jewish in a family with some very interesting characteristics. One aunt sewed throw pillows out of the steel wool her husband had been given as a bonus at work. It made for squirmish guests as the fibers poked through the fabric. This is the type of humor Scott brings to this walk through the steps.

Scot passed away in 2008. One recent entry in his guestbook says it well:

"It's amazing how the light of one person can touch so many. I stumbled upon a recording of Scott sharing in South Dakota and it led me here. My thoughts and love to his family. Scott's humor and delivery of the miracle of working the steps of AA touched me deeply. I so appreciate his honesty about his spirituality and that God does not dole out tragedy to those needing to learn lessons. What a true gift to be able to communicate the hope sobriety offers. Thank you Scott for being of service to this alcoholic." -- http://scottredman.net/

Enjoy.