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My name is Bob B.

I am alcoholic.

I'm sober only through the grace of a God that I was afraid to believe in.

I have access to maintain in my life through a process

outlined in a book entitled Alcoholics Anonymous, the ability to remain sponsorable

and a persistent and consistent effort in our primary purpose of trying to forget ourselves

and help others, and consequently haven't had a drink

or any mind or emotion-altering medication since October 31, 1978.

Sometimes when I say that, I'm startled.

I mean, it's like... I want to thank Mark, where ever he went.

Oh, there he is.

For picking me up at the airport and hosting me.

And I got a couple members of my home group here, Hunter and Tiffany, they're here from my home group, and they know everybody I know.

And so all the really good stories of how wonderful I am in Las Vegas

have been destroyed now that they're here.

I want to welcome the newcomers, especially Mike.

Mike, less than 24 hours.

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