These sorts or thoughts are going to "pop" at us, I think--regardless of how long or strong a sobriety we've got. They're just always floating around out there, and depending on circumstances and whatnot were gonna walk into some now and then. Some bounce off us, some burst in our faces.
I think we're lucky when we can give immediate voice to these fleeting thoughts and have them heard, reflected.
I get in trouble if I dwell on them, but if I'll just accept the small warning, go to a meeting, get back with the program ... avoids real trouble, in my experience.
Thanks for the reminder, notz and spouse.
Roadie