I am sorry to say that Floyd Passed away in the Spring of 2023. Cancer took that other lung. He was sober since 5/2/05. He died sober and in his sleep with AA and church people around him. His sponcer Jim L. was my husband. He passed away April 2022. They are both at the big AA Meeting in heaven. I miss you Floyd.
😢 thank you for informing us. We are sad to here of Floyd's passing. RIP Floyd 🙏 we never met but we knew each other - your story gave me hope and got me through rough times in recovery.
I know exactly where you were in Washington and Canonsburg PA.. God Bless you. One of the best recovery stories I've heard in my 18mnths sober ❤❤ With much gratitude...Stacey
Another awesome story sharing some experience, strength and hope! Thank God for the founders of AA, the fellowship and program, it's truly a God send! It's changed my life!
It took me 5 years of trying to get 1 year of sobriety . Tried everything. Only support from A.A. worked. Durand for 40 years, sober 9 years now. You CAN do this! It is so worth it-a life worth living ✌️
10 years of drinking, now hitting 32 in February. sat in the pre rehab before i got my 12 week spot place in full rehab.. i walk in late 20 minutes in a full room. never felt so scared, yet used to be so confident. hmmm... sat down, then says welcom chris take a seat, i nervously make an innocent joke on alcoholics just to suppress the awkwardness vibe. group went arround speaking about their reasons on being there other reasons, though was all great valid reasons.. my turn and im still nervous... i say that i grew up mocking and laughing at alkies 😮 but came true and says well whos laughing now. that was my rock bottom that i was now officially seeking help and being arround people that i actually relate to. i ment what i said in a harmless way possibly insulting but i did mean it in a way to relate and ubderstand where i am and what my problems are. i did resoect everyone because all i saw was people. Only i was just being honest and fessing up in my own small words. no one deserves to be there truly. But if u do then well don for taking responsibilitie. it was great not to hide it anymore. but keep in mind, no one fails if u keep at it to sobriety, even if u pick up the bottle, aslong as you keep at it again. Cant fail if you keep pushing. Effort, commitments, self discipline. Determined, patients. only we are in controll. we can use the tools on the advice we receive from other, but its how we use them to build our self again. So well done to everyone who makes the first step, well done to those who admit they have a problem. long journy be keep going. world wide we are all friends and family. Love from scotland 💙 and well done to the AA speakers, amazing heros to inspire us
I heard of a man one time who stacked bottles of night train (horizontally) that when he stuck the last bottle in things we're wedges so tight he couldn't pull one bottle out. They were empty.
Jennifer we spent a considerable amount of time trying to learn more about who Floyd is, but without luck. If anyone has further information on Floyd we'd love to learn more about him!
I am an Australian AA member, here we call this type a ‘ knockabout’. I personally resonate with this group of people, that was part of my experience I’ll never forget. I am not terminally unique as I’m a garden variety Alcoholic, I iD with alcoholism, I just find we’re in a slightly different league of where my illness took me. I’m grateful for the blessings of these shares. Thanks 🙏 🇦🇺📘🦘
Hmm. We actually found this talk one of the great talks of all time. If you read the comments you'll see a lot of people felt uplifted and inspired to work a stronger AA program after hearing Floyd. I wonder if you might listen again with an open mind, if you'll possibly hear what we heard? Maybe not. We don't all need to love the same talks...
It amazes me that anyone considers this one of the top AA speakers of all time. This talk was worthless! Nothing but senseless stories and none of them about alcoholism!
I guess we'll agree to disagree. In this story I hear a man who God has chosen to demonstrate through, what He can do. In this talk I hear a man bearing witness to God's power, His love, and His way of life just as the big book says.
You are ignorant. But everyone has an opinion. Is possible you just cannot understand the stories. I guess you have to be in it to get it, or maybe you do.
@@spiritualawakening2675 I dont record AA speakers dude. Out of reverance for your channel, I deleted my other comments but the reality is, the hobo guy was an AWFUL speaker. This isnt opinion, its objective criticism. Speakers that spend 45 mins or more talking about their drinking is a fail. Orators who dont present interesting ideas and are scatter brained, are not good speakers. I dont know you, or how long youve been sober, or why the heck youre making videos but I dont care. You seem like a punk based soley on the video titles. Why are you even on YT? How old was hobo guy before he actually got sober? To me, people who dont get sober until their 50s or 60s are not the best speakers because 1. theyre wetbrains! 2. they dont have much to talk about, like a life of Recovery, because they werent sober during most of their life. They cant tell you how they made it thru their 30s and 40s sober when life was throwing curveballs at them because they were drinking during that time.
I am sorry to say that Floyd Passed away in the Spring of 2023. Cancer took that other lung. He was sober since 5/2/05. He died sober and in his sleep with AA and church people around him. His sponcer Jim L. was my husband. He passed away April 2022. They are both at the big AA Meeting in heaven. I miss you Floyd.
Thank you for sharing this. Bless you and your family ❤
Rest in peace Floyd and Jim
😢 thank you for informing us. We are sad to here of Floyd's passing. RIP Floyd 🙏 we never met but we knew each other - your story gave me hope and got me through rough times in recovery.
One of my favorite speakers! His poem at the end always chokes me up. Thank you for sharing this info. Sorry for your loss!!
Amazing message of hope and never ever to give up
Thank you for sharing your story ! Truly touched my spirit and soul. AA gave me a life .
your a good buy brother. Your journey has light at the end pal. Love from Scotland 💙 stick in bud 👍
I know exactly where you were in Washington and Canonsburg PA.. God Bless you. One of the best recovery stories I've heard in my 18mnths sober ❤❤
With much gratitude...Stacey
Thank you for this comment!
What an amazing share. I needed this today. Thank you for your strength and hope. Happy 24 everyone!
Floyd is amazing!!
Grateful to come across Floyd’s lead! Thank you for sharing. Love, from Pittsburgh! ❤
You're welcome!
Another awesome story sharing some experience, strength and hope! Thank God for the founders of AA, the fellowship and program, it's truly a God send! It's changed my life!
Michael thank you!
Grateful today for Floyd’s message. God is Great!
Yes indeed!
Great talk. I bet this guy was realy fun to hang out with.
Sober or drunk? Both!
Thank you so much! I laughed and cried and my gratitude spilled over. Wow. ❤
Thank you so much for your comment. Hobo Floyd is a man we'd love to meet. What a story!
I'm crying..so powerful thank you Higher Power ❤
Floyd is the best 👌
One of the best leads I've heard
Hobo Floyd is sorely missed 😢
Grateful for you Mr Floyd. Your message of experience, strength and hope were .you saving grace today.
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome story touched my heart god is great!!
Respect. Loved the poem. Rest in peace. I will see you up there big guy.
Great honestly. Thank you.
Thank you 🙏🏽
I'm literally dying to get sober. I hope i can find sobriety before this bottle kills me
It took me 5 years of trying to get 1 year of sobriety . Tried everything. Only support from A.A. worked. Durand for 40 years, sober 9 years now. You CAN do this! It is so worth it-a life worth living ✌️
Wow this is the magic of AA right here 💖
What a legend his story gave strength to thousends so will help others to fight for themselves in there own life struggles thank you floyd
Beautiful
Love Floyd's story. Really help me alot in my on recovery
One of the best I have heard on here so far
Yes isn't it?
RIP Floyd!
I live in Amarillo 😂
Best speaker ive ever heard
Yes Floyd touched so many hearts with his simplicoty and his sincerity. And he loved Alcoholics Anonymous.
Amazing story!
So true. Hobo Floyd can be step 2 all by himself!
Thank you.
You got my whole heart Floyd ❤️
Wonderful heartfelt story. I grew up in Bethel Park. God Bless
All i hear are AA miracles... Not sure when this talk is from... But I'd love to hear him 10 years later
Amazing share ❤
10 years of drinking, now hitting 32 in February. sat in the pre rehab before i got my 12 week spot place in full rehab.. i walk in late 20 minutes in a full room. never felt so scared, yet used to be so confident. hmmm... sat down, then says welcom chris take a seat, i nervously make an innocent joke on alcoholics just to suppress the awkwardness vibe. group went arround speaking about their reasons on being there other reasons, though was all great valid reasons.. my turn and im still nervous... i say that i grew up mocking and laughing at alkies 😮 but came true and says well whos laughing now. that was my rock bottom that i was now officially seeking help and being arround people that i actually relate to. i ment what i said in a harmless way possibly insulting but i did mean it in a way to relate and ubderstand where i am and what my problems are. i did resoect everyone because all i saw was people. Only i was just being honest and fessing up in my own small words. no one deserves to be there truly. But if u do then well don for taking responsibilitie. it was great not to hide it anymore. but keep in mind, no one fails if u keep at it to sobriety, even if u pick up the bottle, aslong as you keep at it again. Cant fail if you keep pushing. Effort, commitments, self discipline. Determined, patients. only we are in controll. we can use the tools on the advice we receive from other, but its how we use them to build our self again. So well done to everyone who makes the first step, well done to those who admit they have a problem. long journy be keep going. world wide we are all friends and family. Love from scotland 💙 and well done to the AA speakers, amazing heros to inspire us
Beautiful share! Thank you
Keep coming back.😊
Awesome story
Glad you liked it
45:05 chills
"Tell me there ain't no God!" Yes you're so right
I heard of a man one time who stacked bottles of night train (horizontally) that when he stuck the last bottle in things we're wedges so tight he couldn't pull one bottle out. They were empty.
Great story. My sobriety date is 10/31/1983 I know the power of God and AA.
❤
Amazing journey
My filthy kitchen is having a spiratual awakening... 😇
Best line ever!
😂😅
Wow, I would be interested in knowing who is brother is. He is from my hometown where I live.
Jennifer we spent a considerable amount of time trying to learn more about who Floyd is, but without luck. If anyone has further information on Floyd we'd love to learn more about him!
@@spiritualawakening2675 I tried looking for him also. No luck. I will have to check around in the AA rooms here to see if anyone knows him.
I am an Australian AA member, here we call this type a ‘ knockabout’.
I personally resonate with this group of people, that was part of my experience I’ll never forget.
I am not terminally unique as I’m a garden variety Alcoholic, I iD with alcoholism, I just find we’re in a slightly different league of where my illness took me. I’m grateful for the blessings of these shares. Thanks 🙏 🇦🇺📘🦘
@@jenniferpolachek2009 He still lives in Pennsylvania.
What year was this speaker tape recorded? Great story.
Miss you Floyd😊
Amazing
Yes!!
Great speaker
Thanks Paula! We totally agree with you. Floyd is amazing!
Ashtonishing share. Thank u man of God.
I’ve heard him announced recently speaking at pleasantville.
Wow! Thats amazing
@@billiestyles1706I hope someone was able to record the speaking!!!
if I get it, do you want a copy?
@@Crafter610
@@Crafter610 Taco Mike has posted it here on you tube. Sad to say hobo has passed on. bless
Can you give more information on these speaches please. What year is this?
Unsure on the date here. Sadly Floyd recently passed away. He was a great ambassador for AA.
If you can do it Deacon Floyd maybe I can too
Deacon Floyd! What a story, you are so right ✅️
❤
Wow
Man introducing Floyd sounds like Mel Gibson.
Too funny 😁
15 counts of robbery and only 6 years. God is good
Haha!
It was the ghetto because yall lived there
Longest drunkalog I’ve ever heard.
Hmm. We actually found this talk one of the great talks of all time. If you read the comments you'll see a lot of people felt uplifted and inspired to work a stronger AA program after hearing Floyd. I wonder if you might listen again with an open mind, if you'll possibly hear what we heard? Maybe not. We don't all need to love the same talks...
Did you listen to the end? Maybe do an inventory on that... Call your sponsor
It seems longer than it really is.
@@Gypsygirl770 I thought the same thing. OP probably never listened through to the end.
It amazes me that anyone considers this one of the top AA speakers of all time. This talk was worthless! Nothing but senseless stories and none of them about alcoholism!
I guess we'll agree to disagree. In this story I hear a man who God has chosen to demonstrate through, what He can do. In this talk I hear a man bearing witness to God's power, His love, and His way of life just as the big book says.
You are ignorant. But everyone has an opinion. Is possible you just cannot understand the stories. I guess you have to be in it to get it, or maybe you do.
Yeah Ive sat thru Thursday night speaker meetings with 5 people in the room better than this.
gravelpit please send your recordings! Email spiritualawakening @ gmail. com
@@spiritualawakening2675 I dont record AA speakers dude. Out of reverance for your channel, I deleted my other comments but the reality is, the hobo guy was an AWFUL speaker. This isnt opinion, its objective criticism. Speakers that spend 45 mins or more talking about their drinking is a fail. Orators who dont present interesting ideas and are scatter brained, are not good speakers. I dont know you, or how long youve been sober, or why the heck youre making videos but I dont care. You seem like a punk based soley on the video titles. Why are you even on YT? How old was hobo guy before he actually got sober? To me, people who dont get sober until their 50s or 60s are not the best speakers because 1. theyre wetbrains! 2. they dont have much to talk about, like a life of Recovery, because they werent sober during most of their life. They cant tell you how they made it thru their 30s and 40s sober when life was throwing curveballs at them because they were drinking during that time.
How can I get in touch with Flores. Solutions Group of AA Odessa tx
Not sure
Google AA meeting Odessa TX, start there maybe you find the local AA website call the hotline