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Friends of Bill W in Quarantine 2020

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OceanBeach92107

I'm hoping everyone is hanging in there.

I'm not his friend, but I have empathy for those who are.

Guest2023

Ok, can you enlighten us as to who Bill W is.

Ciambella

colinoscapee wrote:

Ok, can you enlighten us as to who Bill W is.


William Griffith Wilson, aka Bill W, was the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.  Some AA meetings are called Friends of Bill W meeting.

The other founder was Robert Holbrook Smith aka Dr. Bob.

Guest2023

Ciambella wrote:
colinoscapee wrote:

Ok, can you enlighten us as to who Bill W is.


William Griffith Wilson, aka Bill W, was the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.  Some AA meetings are called Friends of Bill W meeting.

The other founder was Robert Holbrook Smith aka Dr. Bob.


Ok, never heard of him. Never had a drinking problem.

Guest2023

Just read that a famous UK comedian has died from coronavirus.

The Goodies.

jayrozzetti23

A member of the local Vung Tau group mentioned that meetings are currently being held online using Zoom(?) conferencing software.

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