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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: cbird65 on September 22, 2018, 11:53:55 AM
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Forgive me for not introducing myself earlier- not much into blogging for chat and to be honest have been a little overwhelmed the last 5 days-
Chip- aka CBird65 - from DFW- dipped cope for 35 years- until 12/31/2011
What was my motivation for my decision- how about, I had just had enough- my wife of 11 years silently prayed that I would quit as did my mom and sisters-
this decision isn't for them- it's 100% about me and getting the bitch off my back- tired of shelling out money for something that will kill me, I wasn't hiding it for anyone so there wasn't a guilt issue- just plain medical and financial- roughly figure I gave those bastards $20000.00 over the last 35 years and enough is enough!
currently on day 5 posting roll and am sub-ing cope with Smokey Mountain- Hootch is in the mail and my goal is to limit those fake dips to radom times throught the day- I've heard 72 hrs rids the body of nic but it's the habit of "dipping " that will be one of my hurdles-
To all those April HoFs- keep the fight- it's only a 2 1/2" can right!?!
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It's been awhile since I updated this- Day 43 now and have been up since 2AM- insomnia seems to be normal these days so random thoughts are flowing like a river.
Still working out at 5AM and drinking a ton of water daily.
Read, read, read... knowledge is key to defeating Ms Niccy on a daily basis.
My half to three quarter of a can a day habit of cope from 7AM-6PM, has now been replaced with one healthy pinch of Hooch Classic.
Posting roll call is second nature now - almost afraid not to post for fear it might start a downward spiral.
Get involved in your group. Thanks 30yrAddict, for the help in getting the tracker started- i want to be like you when I grow up lol. Find a way to help, encourage or plant a boot in someone's backside (lovingly if needed). You will be amazed while helping someone else out, your quit gets stronger and you dodge or 'nutkick' Ms. Nicky DeBitch one more time.
Absorb the brunt of someone's rage without blowing up, even if it wasn't provoked.
Develop a “what-if plan”. You need numbers of brothers/sisters that will get you through a funk/crave.
Expand your accountability group to other outside of your HOF group and outside of this sight. I've broadcast to all my friends, family and Adult Bible Fellowship at church that I quit - unbelievable support on a regular basis
When someone asks me how I am doing, I respond with "Day 43" or whatever day quit I am. I get funny looks but most of the time, the person asks me what I am talking about and provides a perfect segue to tell them about my quit.
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What's strikes is absolutely awesome on day 45- seeing guys who struggled posting at the beginning now helping others out-
give me fish vs teach me to fish
oh yeah!!
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Random thoughts on day 47
1. Since I started dipping at the age of 12 - all of my adult decisions have been made "under the influence" ---
2. that goes the same for my reaction to daily circumstances also-
3. the joys of re-defining one's self- adding to mental muscle groups to my workout progam self-control and discipline
4. Why didn't I come up with a cool handle instead of a high school nickname?
...... to be continued
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Old temptation defeated ~ the beach vacation
I’ve been scuba diving since ’96 and wherever there is open water I’m in it and what used to follow a dive, yep a dip.
This was the first down time I’ve had since my quit on New Year’s Eve. Roughly ten days of hanging out on the beach, diving, fishing and drinking the occasional adult beverage was the agenda. While I was packing, my wife asked why I was taking 10 cans of Hooch. “Better to be on the safe side” was my reply. I usually consumed a can a day while on vacations like this in the past. Yes I posted roll call every morning as the sun was rising and am proud to say still 100% in posting since my quit. This is a black and white topic for me with absolutely NO greay area. DO or DONT- Always POST. Posting roll is no longer a chore; it’s becoming a way of life. I am looking forward to posting my daily promise and then actively battling to protect my still new found freedom. It is now becoming a badge of honor and a stronghold that I will not surrender. Yes, I have my back up defense numbers and my emergency fake chew if needed but the biggest fight in this battle is in my mind. Does the circumstance in front of me warrant putting a loaded gun to my head again? (metaphorically speaking of course) The answer is always NO. I won’t get overly theological but the biggest weapon was turning this addiction over to God. My belief and my faith will be furiously defended and I truly believe it’s an adding weapon Ms Niccy must fight against as well.
I won’t bore you with all the details of the trip but three thing stands out - on day one we were having lunch and I pulled my can of Hooch on the put it on the table. I announced to all present that I was on day 48 and basically enlisted them to keep me true. Day 4, we suffered the passing of a family member (selfishly I’m thankful that he’s passing did not return our immediate return) and finally I came home with 9 ½ cans of Hooch!
One last note, yesterday morning in chuch our Executive Pastor stops me in the hall and says "Well..." waiting for "my day quit" ! I quickly responded 58, how cool is that ?!
Invincible, no, but I feel stronger in my quit for sure!
More later…
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how about this one for the wall of weird- head cold as a trigger? what goes with the occasion head cold - of course the OTC meds that give you pin cushion head- well it's trigger a crave
Crazy, I didn't get a blip on the crave radar while relaxing on vacation but sure enough I come home with a head cold and blamo-
Hooch and a post- + watch Pavetheway's De-Stress (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1PBptSDIh8) video link one more time and it's all good!
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[size=75]I saw this on an active page and will gladly tell you the author and give him his props if you ask. [/size]
He slipped, fell and he got back up but I will use it regardless!
“Alright. . . I am in a pissed off mood and I feel it is time to say some shit to those of you who may not be committed to your quit.
I have wanted to lay some shit down, but felt it wasn't (yet) my place because I am a retread. Here it is. Some of you are "attempting", "trying", thinking about quitting, or whatever because your girl doesn't like it or because your gums got wrecked or whatever. But you don't really want to be quit. You aren't willing to do ANYTHING to be quit. You may not even know the difference yet.
I learned it the hard way. I thought I was ready. I thought I quit for good but screwed myself and all of January 2012 over by caving when I strayed away because I thought I could do it on my own. I found out the hard way that I didn't want it bad enough.
Some of you have already caved. Some more will. Those of you who are serious will sit back and watch a recurring theme of "I thought I could do it on my own", "I quit posting roll and....", "I didn't have enough numbers", "It was late and I didn't want to wake anyone up", "I was stressed, tired, blah, blah, BLAH".
I know you all have heard this stuff a million times, but I don't care. Here it is again.
-Post roll every-day
-Keep your word
-Repeat
-Tell everyone around you that you are quit. Ask for their support.
-Involve your wife, your kids, family, anybody close to you in your quit.
-Demand that your "buddies" respect your decision. If they don't, they aren't you buddies.
-Tell dippers that you will dump their can on the floor if they let you get a hand on it.
-Get as many number as you can. I have 35 and I have used almost 20 of them. How many do you have?
Keep in touch with your quit brothers. Send them a text or call every few days just to keep an open line of communication.
-Give them your email address
-Make it IMPOSSIBLE for you to go a day without several people contacting you all day if you don't post roll.
-Have fake, gum, mints, atomic fire balls, orange peels, tea bags, ginger, seeds, whatever helps keep you quit handy at all times wherever you are.
-Be willing to do anything to get in contact with a quit brother to post roll. Call text, use a pay phone, hike to a spot with cell service, whatever.
-DO WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO TO STAY QUIT!”
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03 Mar 2012, 13:17 #19
Are you living your quit proactively or is it reactively??
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At a loss for words
We lost one of our guys over the weekend. Was he a random roll poster, you ask. No, in fact he never missed a day. That’s right for 60 days like clockwork he posted. POOF- He was gone.
Who is to blame- well the guy with the smoking gun is the usual suspect - haven’t heard his side of the story yet so I will reserve comment-
Lesson- commit yourself early on and get/give numbers. Along with that number swap you also give permission for the other to pound you if you don’t post or ever consider caving.
THIS IS NOT A GAME BOYS!
If you do not want to make that commitment- re-think why you are here in the first place
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07 Mar 2012, 08:17
Day 68 and the plan of action is paying it forward-
Yes, I've posted to intro pages with the how to steps or tried to help the newbies navigate the dreaded posting process.
Yesterday I start a new mission with my group and am pleased with the response ~~~so far ~~ better than 50% have responded favorably but I am wanting more.
Now its time to get into the mix- I have a number of guys who I am/will be sending weekly if not daily PMs with nuggets of knowledge I've found on these pages but also to talk straight with them - sorry so sugar coating the plain truth that no matter how long we're quit we still -(say it together) ADDICTS- albeit recovering addicts
more later
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09 Mar 2012, 09:40
Day 70 - went on a mission to collect as many of my group's phone numbers this week- better than expected results but man oh man it took forever to manually input those into my phone-
If you are going to do a mass PM blast- I suggest you have your group call ur phone so all you have to do is personalize their number-
all of mine start KTC then their name or handle
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22 Mar 2012, 15:55
Day 83 and I feel a rant coming -
Over the last week or two I have seen a number of caves. "I had a couple too many during my first week or two of my quit. I slipped up, I was stressed out, I saw a buddy and he had a dip in and without thinking I asked him for one, blah blah blah blah!!!-
First - what are doing drinking anyway- get serious or get out- Are you setting a pattern of behavior by caving every time adversity faces you? “Buddy” really – NO FRIEND of mine would even consider offering me a dip of Copenstanken !
Get real guys – go back to “Hell week” and relive that experience in your head . If that’s not enough, how about all the other physical ailments Ms. Niccy has thrown at us over the last 80 + days.
Still not convinced, revisit that discussion in your head and heart about quitting in the first place - If you haven’t had that discussion yet and are still quit, I employ you to do so otherwise there is no conviction in your decision and will be blown like a reed in the wind. It's time to man up and stay true to your word!
This roller coaster we're on changes all the time. Keeping one eye on the rear view mirror to keep grounded (learning from the past) and the other looking forward so you can navigate around the upcoming pot holes.
Coach Steve, here’s the soap box back ….
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24 Mar 2012, 14:52
My mind always races while I doing yard work - sometimes it's just random stuff that is meaningless but today I came away with a question for myself and for you quitters reading this and believe it's applicable in Day1 or Day gazillion
Who's quit are you impacting today??
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24 Mar 2012, 14:52
My mind always races while I doing yard work - sometimes it's just random stuff that is meaningless but today I came away with a question for myself and for you quitters reading this and believe it's applicable in Day1 or Day gazillion
Who's quit are you impacting today??
I'm impacting the only quit I can control....mine. If by some chance my actions impact other quitters whether that be through my posts, texts, chat, etc then so be it. I suppose its also a question of "who will open up their mind or lines of communication enough to permit you to impact their quit?"
As for you Cbird, you can impact my quit all day long.
Say it isn't so... did we just a have a "Top Gun" Kilmer/Cruise moment? 'crackup'
All seriousness aside * I mean kidding * It's great to be quit with you!!
If that's the case then you should have responded, "Bullshit, you can impact mine."
This is ghost rider requesting a fly by......
Negative ghost rider the pattern is full........
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31 Mar 2012, 08:54
Stay alert guys- the confidence level might be running high as we near HOF but if the recent posts over the last week indicate the Nic Bitch is not dead nor has she decided to give April 2012 a free ride to HOF. She doesn’t care what day you are on 1, 100, 1000- if she can get you to slip she wins
She’s lurking in the background, just waiting for a tiny gap to pollute us again. She’ll wear disguises to try to worm her way back into our lives. Just one, it’s okay, you deserve it for doing so well. It’s alright this (pick your tobacco product) doesn’t really count – you need one. Plug in any ‘conditional situation’ you want but the answer must always be NO!
I’ve taken on the attitude of shooting to kill – God will separate them out later- Not literally, but mentally , I haven’t turned into a psycho killer yet.
We have busy lives that put us into harm’s way or in the Nic Bitch’s path every day. No one is gets a free pass. Your enemy, this demon spawn called nicotine prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Be on your guard at all time because it is your life you are protecting. We can’t isolate ourselves everyday so we must attack her every day. We’re not playing prevent defense any longer. This should be an all-out aerial, ground and sea attack.
Keep your head on swivel and be ready to reach out and support anyone who might be wavering. If you are wavering- reach out to someone. Don’t let pride get in the way. If the overwhelming support over the last two weeks has shown it strengthens the one who needed the help but conversely it strengthens the quit of the helper. Be willing to accept the help even if ‘you’ve passed the crave/cave’ scenario.
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03 Apr 2012, 07:38
Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.
Yesterday was a interesting day. Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.
I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.
My choice of church I worship in is a preference.
Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot
” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.
We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.
This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.
Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!
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06 Apr 2012, 07:41
Day 98
Two observations, actually one with two applications. I know your siting there saying geez, here we go again, doesn’t this guy every come out and say something straight out.
I’ve read some posts recently about HOFer’s experiencing the toughest days of their quit following 100. Maybe the nic bitch decided to take another serious run at them, thinking the celebration time might be her window of opportunity. Maybe it was the simple fact of short-sighted goals. Say what? I’ll explain.
When you started your quit, did you look set HOF as a goal or just a milestone marker? I’m not there yet but it’s a sign post, a marker telling me I’m headed in the right direction. When I hit 100 on Sunday, guess what, it’s another day. When I post on Monday, oh yeah that’s another day also; albeit 101. I will not be cured at 100 or ever- I will be a recovering addicting battling my poor judgment as my father (love ya Dad!) used to say for the rest of my life.
Second point. Short and sweet- I’m not calling anyone out because I see the value in verbally committing to posting daily till the Second Floor but’s almost identical to the Hall. Yes, it would nice to get to the 2nd Floor, but it will be another day and another sign post reaffirming I’m still on the right road. The ongoing question of will I post roll, Nope sorry, you guys are stuck with me.
I think this thread brings light to Life Past 100 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=1770)
I’ll shuffle off now. Remember the meaning of Sunday
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08 Apr 2012, 06:07
Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter. Remeber the true meaning of today- I will and will never forget this one.
Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!
It’s my honor to be quit with all of you!
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12 Apr 2012, 07:56
Day 104
A mix of emotions crowds my thought this morning regarding the recent posts by a couple of dropouts from April 2012. I sit here speechless - right hold the applause
Two separate speeches from two members of the glass of April (albeit not active members) decided to give this site credit for the quit and in the same breath flipped off most everyone on the site. If spite or anger is what drives any decision, history and my experience shows that it will end poorly.
This site is based on brotherhood, accountability and success. The first two are achieved by posting roll on a daily basis and the latter is the culmination or the fruition of the first two. If you decide not to post roll daily, YOU WILL CATCH FLACK. It part of the reprogramming of our habits. Along with the reprogramming, the vets offer up their experience and warn of activities that are best to avoid early in one’s quit.
In both instances, each of these guys were not willing post regularly or avoid certain activities early in their quit, so they reaped the whirlwind of the vets trying to help these guys adopt new habits to offset nicotine. Feel free to crawl back through the annals of April 2012 and you will plainly see “strongly worded encouragement” being offered. In the end, both of these guys left the site saying the “internet tough guy” role was too much. Guess neither of these guys were ever underclassmen or the “fish” on a sports team.
Being able to separate the emotion and rage of your present circumstances while a vet is “bullying” you is critical. Did I explode? Yes. It might be hard to find but it’s there. Would I have handled it differently now, probably but I am glad that I didn’t put petty emotion in front of my brotherhood.
If you do decide to leave this site, for whatever reason do it with class and dignity.
Above all STAY QUIT!
Very well put!
The bottom line here is everyone came to this site for the HELP! I am not sure why when they get the help they then decide to go all molly pissy pants and take their ball and go home.......
I agree with Cbird in that no matter what stay quit and I also agree that if you are going to leave do so with class.
Just my $.02
Well put Cbird, and you know I feel exactly the same way. I would like to add one thing though and I'll keep it brief since it's your Intro thread.
This site is littered with stories of quitters who tried once, told everyone to fuck off, then failed, and then came back and accepted the err of their ways. It is also littered with poor souls that told everyone to fuck off, failed, but did not return because of their foolish pride or because of shame. Then you have our two most recent April dropouts. They profess not to need KTC or any of the accountability that it provides, yet they took the time to return and post a BS HOF speech. At least one of them has returned and taken the time to re-engage on the forums under the guise that "he just wanted to piss Coach Steve off because I called him out."
If you ask me, you two ass clowns need KTC and us more than you'd like to admit. Even if it's just the spite that's driving your quits right now. Well....who do you think created those spiteful feelings? That's right, US. As always, I hope you stay quit.
i like this ship but i really don't care for it that a few "quitters" feel it necessary to say they're quit but, as we say in texas, act ugly.
everything about ktc is about support and help and if somebody gets their feathers ruffled it's their shit. defensiveness, irritability, shadow, not dealing with their own stuff.
but then, that's pretty much how everything is - it's just that this community super-charges it.
it's like what they say about being famous; if you're a kind person before you get famous, you'll just be more kind when everyone's watching. if you're a dickhead before you get famous, you'll be the biggest dickhead on earth when you're in the spotlight.
the quit brings out everything that's in there. just more so. and there's a lot that we like to keep in the shadows if we can. especially cuz we're addicts and we don't think straight about our addiction and the issues that go with it.
you think the problem is ktc? it's just a big mirror.
boom.
bluebonnetman
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14 Apr 2012, 07:08
Day 106-
Think the nic bitch is working overtime. I’ve had 3 dip dreams in the first 100 days or so and have had a dream the last three nights in a row now. Wondering if it’s the workout program – infant stages of marathon training in Dec 2012
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18 Apr 2012, 09:18
day 110
things I wished I had learned in the first week here
I saw this line a week ago. The "tools plus the personal contacts made on KTC are like bullets." They must be loaded with determination, the gun must be aimed accurately and then the trigger must be pulled in order to hit your target.
Building friendships among your quit brothers adds another layer to your quit but it is action oriented and for many it will take you out of your comfort level. It takes time to seek someone out, to get to know them, to share with them and soon trust them. How likely are you to cheat on your friend?
Get outside of yourself and stop focusing only on yourself. But I’m hurting you say. I reply, go find someone who is hurting more. Find a way to encourage or challenge your brother to take one more step. When you stop focusing on your own pain and help another, two quits are strengthened in the process.
Use the ChatLive room- a whole different environment all together
Exercise coupled with an increase of water consumption, to date, has been one of the best activities to combat the nic bitch. Exercise and water will help flush out the poison we’ve ingested for years and it is good for every aspect of your quit. The release of the anxiousness, pent up anger or rage with the benefit of dedicated thought time. Start becoming a better man/woman. If the stress and rage becomes too much, log on and vent to your group. Never, and I mean never vent on your family.
We’re learning to recondition our thought and response methods. .It’s funny how we like to romance our history with nicotine. We had all the same emotional ups and downs we have now. What did nicotine really do ~ nothing. There is no clarity enhancing characteristic in the chemical compound of nicotine, we just associated it and choose to remember it that way.
No fingerprint is identical; neither is the quit for any member here; however, you are joining an organization created by quitters and this site has seen it all. Remember this: “It ain’t personal, it’s about the quit” and in most cases the guys offering you advice are trying to help you so just listen. Your "quit is in infancy stage" so park your attitude and ego. You are not a special butterfly.
This site is based on honor, brotherhood, accountability and success. What are you doing with your quit when no one is watching?
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20 Apr 2012, 08:42
Today we are witness to another cave.
Folks, how many times does this have to happen before it sinks in?
12,775 days, that is how long I polluted my body with nicotine. I’m posting for the 112th consecutive time of my 112 day quit. Bully for me? Sure if posting 100% meant that I was free for life, unfortunately it means diddly squat! I take that back, it means I am embracing the brotherhood concept this site was built upon. The WE as my quit brother and friend calls it is what will bind us together, help us on our daily fight as well as lift us up or give us a kick in the shorts if we need it.
I can’t count the number of caves that have been posted here since my quit started last New Year’s Eve but I am willing to bet nearly 100% of them were the result of the caver drifting away.
Do yourself a favor – get serious or get out
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27 Apr 2012, 13:15
How do we judge success here? Easy right, we stay quit. Zero Tolerance is the benchmark.
It’s a lofty goal, especially for the new quitter. Our nicotine lace minds can see ourselves quit for all of 1 day max and it’s screaming for the next fix. It’s a physical and mental conditioning that we have allowed ourselves to fall into. How do we get out of said trap?
Do we subscribe to the hardcore boot camp reprogramming or is a laissez-faire mentality the way to go? Some of you already know me and my stance on the subject so for you new guys, it’s not the latter. There is no negotiating with the nic bitch. Let me be perfectly clear here. It should be a black and white not grey area question to be answered.
Coach Steve has dubbed the phrase QLF. don’t know what that means? Click on the linked QLF and read it QLF is an attitude. You do one thing over and over and it becomes second nature. When you take nicotine off the table every morning without argument and repeat to yourself, QLF, it also becomes a mantra.
Mantra, an expression or idea that is repeated, often without thinking about it and closely associated with something.- Yeah, just like my quit!
Oops… I touched on a sore subject. Taking nicotine off the table every day but posting roll. Why is that concept so difficult to wrap our brains around? Is it because we don’t want to burn our bridges? Yes, we kind of want to be around for our wives/families with jaw intact??? Really- I want to live life to the fullest and enjoy every day God gives me. Posting roll is our way of committing ourselves and telling our brothers/sisters that we will look each other in the eye and swear by all things holy that we will not use nicotine today. I guess if you don’t have that same conviction, you shouldn’t bother reading the rest of this post.
Still with me? Good! Good read QLF again and come back. You energized? What is your quit meter measuring? Mushroom Cloud Laying MFer - Superfly TNT - I’m the Guns of Navarone. You ain't got no problem, Jules. I'm on the mfer. Go back in there, chill them nxxxxxs out and wait for the Wolf who should be coming directly. (little Pulp Fiction)
So we’ve agreed to:
Post roll daily
We fulfill our promise
We repeat
With nicotine off the table every morning, our brains can start to focus on other things that we may have neglected over the years. Guilty as charged. I’ve tried to make a mental note of thinking through my entire response before letting my mouth get too far ahead of me. Secondly, I have set myself a 34 week training program to run a marathon. This might not be what you need or want to work on, but find something that will challenge you physically, mentally and spiritually.
We’ve got a lot of living left. Get to it
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31 May 2012, 08:41
Day 153
It's been said so many times on this site - it's not personal, it's about the quit or take what you can and leave the rest...
Filter out everything else out- the only thing of importance is your quit and keeping your word to your brothers and sisters here
everything else is noise
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02 Jun 2012, 12:22
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On and on, it never stops ~ some group is always moaning about posting - or some re-tread comes back in posting Day 1 again and uses the I didn't post roll often enough and slipped away.
This site is about accountability-responsible to somebody or for something
So the $64,000 question is who are you responsible to and who is depending on you?
If you didn’t post roll one day, how many people would notice? Likewise, how many people out there are you holding accountable if they miss?
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13 Jun 2012, 08:22
What can help you to not get separated from your quit?
How strong is the anchor line connecting you to your quit?
So you decided you have had enough of being a slave to nicotine and joined this accountability quit site to help you. OK, that’s one degree or connection point of your quit.
You post roll every morning in your quit group. Now you’re up to two.
You enlist friends and family to keep you on the straight and narrow. Watch out, it’s level three.
You get bold and swap an email address or phone number. Moving on up… to the fourth rung.
You actually use that connect info and speak or email your new found quit ally. Scary now you’re at level five.
You get involved in a noobies quit and ask them to post in your group and you post in theirs. Getting tightly wound and bound to your quit at level six.
You create a group inside you class that will hold each other accountable to posting every day without argument.
Nice, you’ve reached the seventh level of separation.
This is not an exhaust list but try it and then add on to it.
Each one of these connection points will help minimize your separation. Try breaking a rope made of seven different chords woven tightly together.
If you are having difficulties in your quit, give this a try. I don’t have a white paper study on the strength of quit relative to the amount of effort and involvement on this site. I can tell you with certainty, if you do nothing to strengthen your quit, the probability of you returning one day to post Day 1 is dramatically higher.
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21 Jun 2012, 15:02
Here we go again – another handful of cavers limping into the new Pre- HOF class and low and behold we have a few with some serious days quit – supposedly 600 and another recent HOF is now deemed as a re-tread.
Anger and shock are just a couple of my immediate reactions.
Angered and shocked that they would be so careless with something they fought so long to protect. But one thing I am not and that is doubtful. I will not let the negative actions of a handful of people shake my resolve
How do I prevent a cave from happening to me?
The first one is second nature to me now on day 174 Post daily.
Secondly, renew you quit on a regular basis. Make it a habit of retracing your steps by going back and reading through the suck period, you guys remember that….Day 1 through whatever before you felt like you could walk in public without ripping into someone. How many of our spouses would let us get away with the argument, I told you I loved you on our wedding day and not repeat it again?? If you don’t love yourself enough to recommit to your quit then why did you make the decision in the first place?
Pay if forward. The more invest in others here they become and it also strengthens the Brotherhood of KTC. It’s kind of a catch 22 also, if you’re helping a newbie, they are looking to you for guidance and now you are or should be an example for them to follow.
So the question is, does your quit merit following?
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23 Jun 2012, 16:49
Day 176
Just chillin on a Saturday afternoon. I worked Car Care (free oil & filter change for widows and single moms at our church) this morning 7AM-Noon-
came home and went straight to the yard work task -
After the de-funking shower- updated the spreadsheet and jumped on chat - - got some running advise from the Wick-meister and found out we're going to have about 10 KTC guys show up at the DFW meet on Tues.
I was reading some of the posts in Sept and it dawned on my I didn't put in pinch of Hooch before hitting the yards today. That is the 1st time in 35 yrs to mow a yard without copenstankin or Hooch
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09 Jul 2012, 09:40
Day 192
I guess I'm wired differently - if I caved and broke my promise to myself, God, family and all the support here, I would feel like I betrayed every trust imaginable.
I don’t expect re-treads to grovel but show some humility and respect of other quitters who day in and day out keep their promise and try to be active role models to the younger quitters.
I don’t remember who wrote it but the say was: “the tools on this site are ammunition for your quit gun; however, it is completely up to you to load the gun and pull the trigger when being attacked. You failed to either load the gun or pull the trigger. It’s time to identify the answer and then further explore why.
Did life just get so difficult you had to poison your body again with nicotine? Better question, did nicotine make all your problems disappear?
Post roll
Keep promise
Repeat tomorrow
Everyone has read this but not everyone will commit this as a daily mantra.
Choose which side of the fence you want to be on because straddling it, isn’t an option in the long run.
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14 Jul 2012, 07:36
Chalk this up to the ramblings of a 40-something white guy trying to occupy his mind while running 7 miles in the Texas heat this morning.
No, I’m not Bruce Jenner by any stretch of the imagination or Hydro either… So I’m out running this morning in the drudgery of the Texas heat(thanks to my damn schnauzer for waking me and the missus up 4 times last night) needless to say, my normal 5:45AM run didn’t begin until 9:00AM - It’s Friday and I’m my own boss so I make the hours don’t hate.
Anyway, during my run I saw three things that I am going to link together. One dead bird, one dead squirrel and one crushed empty can of Smokey Mountain Mint.
Dead bird, - maybe it’s the newbie who tries to fly out of the nest too early only to find itself at the mercy of Mother Nature. New guys, stay away from alcohol or any other substance that would lower your quit resolve. Have an emergency quit plan (phone numbers, toothpicks, candy, fake herbal chew, exercise, whatever it takes to dodge a crave/cave).
Sadly, one dead squirrel. They are not cuter or rank higher in the food chain but I applaud their work ethic. They are always gathering food, storing it away. Unfortunately, it wasn’t fast enough to dodge that truck delivery poison to the local convenience store. Applies to any aged quitter – if you are not paying attention (posting, keeping your quit strong by helping others and keeping yourself and your quit bros/sisters accountable) you will “get dead”
One crushed can of Smokey Mountain Mint: I remember the littering PSA campaign of the 70s and the crying Indian, I’m not applauding littering but I am glad to see there are other guys in my area using fake to keep the nic bitch off their backs.
OK, I’m done – pick which group you want to be in and OWN IT
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08 Sep 2012, 06:50
DAY 253 -
The new class Dec 2012 is coming out of their fog- and the ongoing topic is having a quit plan and exchanging numbers.
Quit plans are critical- if you have no goal or game plan - you have no direction
Here's my .02 on digits - if all you are doing is exchanging numbers and not calling those brothers - you are nothing more than a phone book and a phone book isn’t going to help you when a white knuckle crave comes crashing into your life.
I don’t want acquaintances in my phone – I want QUIT BROTHERS and the only why you develop those is through regular communication – go old school – pick up the phone and talk – it might seem uncomfortable at first but you got nothing to lose and a friend to gain who will help you in your daily fight.
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13 Nov 2012, 08:13
Over the last 300 + days I have seen a lot of quitters come and go and have witnessed the joyous occasions and the tragic. Remember all of those “instances” were excuses we used in our minds to justify using nicotine.
One thing stands out in mind as the differentiator- the finality of the word decision.
Decision- what does that word mean to you? Does it have a circumstantial equation built into it or have you drawn a line in the proverbial sand saying. “No More”. Let’s take word decision a step further and add "dedicated" to it. The good Dr. Webster defines it: committed to a goal or way of life
So we who have decided to quit poisoning our minds and bodies with nicotine have committed to a goal to no long use the drug that fogged our brains. Goals to in my world are defined and written out. My dad taught me early in life, “If you don’t write it down your chances of success are slim”. He also said I need to periodically gauge the progress of the goal and have an urgency about your decision. I use the spreadsheet to track my performance and to hold myself and my brothers/sister in quit accountable.
My decision last New Year’s Eve was my line in the sand and I resolve to daily re-commit my mind to that promise I made to myself – the guy on the other side of the mirror. I reached out and shook his hand, looked him in the eye and gave my word.
So today, Day 319, I’m still here posting every damn day because in my mind, I don’t want to let the door I have nailing shut to open back up, not even a crack.
Take what you want – leave the rest but you will not change my mind on the decision I have made in my heart and mind.
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22 Nov 2012, 05:21
Thanksgiving Day 2012 Quit Day 328
Today marks another day added to list of "first times in 35 yrs. to enjoy". Thanksgiving is and has always been a reflective holiday for me and today I give thanks for this site and ALL of the nutcases who have impacted my quit. There are so many who come to mind and more than a handful have become true friends.
I look back briefly to see the Day 1 marker I planted in my quit. No, I'm not boasting, I don't ever want to forget the absolute SUCK. I am looking forward to new chapters to write and will remain confident that I am responsible for my actions and reactions. I will no longer be a slave to a drug in a can. The light has been turned on and I now see I can live without the brain masking drug and habit I selfishly clung to 35 freakin' years.
We are quickly approaching some of the most stressful times and want to encourage you guys to lean on each other when you're not "feeling the quit". Remember all of the craves that have been beaten down and use the tools you've learned here. Be ready to help, encourage or challenge another who might be struggling.
Own It & Protect It
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28 Nov 2012, 14:28
Day 334 -
Thanksgiving has come and gone but while I was in OKC, I had an opportunity to meet up with the good Dr Vadge for a nice long drink. My drink started around 1:00PM so by the time Vadge showed up, I was feeling no pain. We yacked for a couple of hours and found out we had a friend in common that lives north of me in TX. Long story short, I called my buddy of 15 years today and found out he's now 3 months quit. I asked him why he quit and he read off a laundry list of reasons: fear of cancer, tired of a raw lip, losing taste, spending money, kids getting older and finally he said your dumb ass. I told him not to blame it on me and he replied, well "if bird can do it, hell anyone can"......Zactly!!!!!
One word of warning, if you plan to meet up for drinks with the good Doctor; make sure you are not in his examination room and you keep an eye on your drink at all times
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As Coach Steve writes, ‘my vigor is up’! To all you asshats who think they need to rewrite the book of quit … think again. For the umpteenth time, KTC is about BROTHERHOOD, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUCCESS.
What actions are required?
Posting Roll Daily
Keeping Said Promise
Repeating Tomorrow
Quit is not a sprint, it’s the longest freakin race of your lifetime but it’s made easier by focusing on a 24 hour window. Kind of like the marathon I am attempting on Dec 9th. Can I run full on for 26.2 miles...probably not but can I run for 2 minutes and walk for 1, my training says I can and I will.
Post roll every day, help as many people along the way but to your own quit be true. Shakespeare, I am not but the point is you must protect your own quit and make it THE priority. Oddly, others will see that example and want to emulate.
PS - It's not about you so stop reading the 'news articles' -
ITS ABOUT THE QUIT
VLF!!!!
Haha. Vigor Like Fuck.
To add to what Cbird is saying, it really chaps my ass to see people forget or ignore what helped them quit in the first place. If an alcoholic gets sober by going to AA meetings, stops going and then starts drinking again, where do you think the alcoholic goes to get sober again? If the person with depression goes to the therapist and starts taking meds to help the depression, then stops taking meds and stops going to the therapist, when the depression returns, where does that person go to get help again? Why is it not the same with KTC for some people? Drama you say? Please spare me your BS explanation.
I don't agree with everything said on this website nor do I have to. I don't like everyone on this website, nor do I have to. All I have to do is follow the simple recipe that Cbird has identified. If I do that, I know I'll stay quit.
p.s. Apologies to Cbird if this rant is redundant, I seem to have an issue with that (just ask J2B)
Redundant Like Fuck
Sorry, had to. Just so you know all three of you have received my votes for KTC Heisman this year... :Winner:
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13 Dec 2012, 08:17
Accountability Brotherhood & Success
It’s what makes KTC a haven of quit for me but it seems to get lost with the revolving door of cavers taking a dump on this site and on all of us each time they have a “F-it” moment.
After hitting the Hall last April, I was challenged to write out another goal that required a physical and mental component, like a dumbass that challenge was the Dallas Marathon. Last Sunday I finished my first marathon and believe me, it was not pretty. There are similarities in running a race like that and quit – both take a very long time, requite mental toughness, dedication and they both hurt like a mother .
During what seemed to be the longest day on earth for me I had battle the urge not quit running repeatedly.
There were friends, family and other runners who had already finished the course that were cheering as I rounded the final turn and headed for the finish line.
After finishing the race this past Sunday, I was exhausted mentally and physically and said I wouldn’t put myself through that torture again.
Today is the following Thursday and I am committing myself to another marathon in April.
The biggest difference between running and our quit… in the race, there is a finish line and when you cross it they give you medal and a shirt that says FINISHER on it.
I want my quit to say FINISHER!!!
:wub:
congratulations on finishing one marathon and committing to another!.
That running bug can bite real hard, I have seen it happen to several people.
Not me thankfully, but other people.
How about a shirt that says Daily Finisher?
proud to quit with you and congrats
The site maybe littered with shoemakers, but the majority are people like yourself that inspire us.. Congrats on your race, and so proud of you and your quit.. :)
Very proud of you man.
If you are looking for "finisher" t-shirts here at the Ktc, we gave our stock to Gmann....but for different reasons.
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25 Dec 2012, 07:30
Day 361
Merry Christmas to one and all. Quitting is a perfect gift to yourself. It should be a decision based 100% on you, eventhough others around you will benefit from you quit.
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28 Dec 2012, 16:18
Day 364
Inch by inch, mile by mile...
Coming up on one year quit and the wife and I will be going to the home of some very good friends of ours for a New Year’s Eve party. This is the same party I walked out on the nic bitch last year and am currently going through my mental quit list to fortify my quit. The bitch will be present so I will be armed with my trusty list of phone numbers, my stand by in case of emergency can of Hooch classic and atomic fireball gum. I have read and re-read a number of quitter’s introductions to dust off the memory of the “suck zone” and I am more pissed off I allowed myself to be a slave 35 years.
I am not infallible but I am determined that today I will not cave. I will post with my beloved group of April 12 and with the random thirty other groups tomorrow and then I’ll get up and do it again.
Be mindful, that you nor I will ever be cured but the fight gets a little easier over time provided we stay in "quit condition". Get your hands up and protect your quit!!
For those of you who are still fighting with the decision of quitting, just do it. Rip the freaking shackles off and tell the nic bitch to pound sand. How much longer do you want to silently kill yourself? Isolate yourself? And wastefully throw your money down the drain? Enough is enough.
Flush the shit down the toilet and set the cans on fire if you need a funeral for the bitch then go join the open Pre-Hall of Fame class (April 2013) and post your promise to remain quit today. Follow through with your promise and repeat tomorrow. If you can, help some other quitter out there.
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01 Jan 2013, 08:27
Day 368 - Happy New Year!
Ventured back into the liar f the bitch (the same party I quit at last New Year’s) and guess who was sitting there with a smirk on her face, Ms. Niccy the Bitch.
I was armed with gum, my trusty can of Hooch, the digits on speed dial if needed but I also had the opportunity to talk w 3 quit brothers yesterday. Two of the calls were to new guys just looking for some help the last to a good friend I've had the honor of battling this addiction with for a year now. Thanks bro!
The evening proceeded as usual, too much food, some drink and cards. For the next 3 hours I watched two guys finger bang their cans. Both knew I am quit and neither attempted to flaunt their poison. Oddly, each congratulated me on one year quit, to which I only replied, When you are ready, I'll be here to help if I can.
There was no mad scramble to spit a dip out and try to cover up the lingering cat turd taste in my mouth Ms. Niccy and Copenstanken used to leave. So as we counted down at midnight, my wife paused before kissing me and said for the 5th or 6th time that evening how proud she was on me. I'll be storing that image in my quit vault!
Bravo!!!!! Fucking Champed out quit right there.
Nice work cbird, the battle seems to always go on but our opponent is getting weaker keep kicking that ass and leading the way
Wish I was there, I would have kissed you too. Nice work brother. :wub:
Nicd work bro!!! I was at a party and MS Nic was everywhere in the form of cancer sticks. Didn't crave at all during the party but had a F'n dream that I bought a pack of non-filter cigs and smoked at least one of them.
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16 Jan 2013, 08:38
At your own risk - Fair warning to any and all of you who feel they have their addiction in check and can wander off to blaze a trail on their own ~ you are an addict and will be until the day you die. Why would you turn your back on a process that has been successful for nearly a year or more? To those you feel this is a status update report depot – pull your heads out of your collective butts and get with the program we all started over a year ago.
We post roll every damned day ~ FIRST THING~ Update your status on facebook
We keep our word every damned day
We rinse and repeat every damned day
This F’n revolving door of quitters who think they are cured or posting roll only makes them think of dip more or whatever lame ass excuse they so they can justify in the addict thinking brain that they can fade away has got to STOP!
You fade away and pretty soon, there isn’t anyone for you to be accountable and then the F’n bitch slithers back one day and she looks so incredibly hot that just one won’t be that big of a deal.
Now you’re kneeling at the Bitch’s alter
Amen brother, we should not lose our desire to remain quit, happy to be on board with you
Thanks Cbird. Still scared and still remembering Day 1. Love ya Brother.
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Very well said and really great words of wisdom friend!
cbird is right.. I USED to be one of those (should I post or not) thinkers. Addiction has many arms, justification is one of them. The bitch wants you to come up with an excuse not to post, so she can slip her foot in the door. I haven't' missed roll yet, and I feel stronger for it. Posting roll won't ruin your day, but not posting very well could.... Quit
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17 Jan 2013, 08:06
How many brothers/sisters have we seen fall away and start finger banging a can? Do you think they or you are cured or think you the nic bitch just gave up because of the awesomeness of your quit? You are now bordering the terminally unique. You are not now nor will you ever be out of her reach.
You may not have a drop of nicotine coursing through you body but the lingering effect mentally and physically persists.
The addict part of me lives in the back of my brain, in the darkness, waiting for me to become less vigilant, complacent, not needing to do the things I have done over the last year in order to stay clean.
There is no starting over. It is a conscious choice, and a potentially deadly one at that I /we face daily. I will never be cured. I can't afford to walk away from all the things that got me clean and helped me to stay clean.
I am an addict. I always will be. I post roll here daily to remain a clean addict, one day at a time and every damned day.
No, I am not attempting to be clever just to get you to post. I want you to post because I know by adding my promise every damned day is first thing I do in my daily battle with the bitch and it takes nicotine off the table for the day.
My .02
I spent a great deal of time effort and money to have anyone else expound on a this subject ..... Coach take it away
(Coach Steve stops by the Glass House of April 12 after putting the twins to sleep. As he walks in the front door he overhears the sound of a semi-argument happening in the living room)
Cbird: Every damned day Rated, every damned day
Rated: Yeah, yeah I hear you Bird....but I just feel how I feel
Texasjack: {sitting on the couch} Hell Rated, I still feel my nuts before I walk out of the door....
Rated: {perplexed} Feel your nuts?
Texasjack: Oh....hehe....did I say nuts? I meant I felt for a can.....yeah that's what I meant...
Cbird: Well you feel your nuts too right?
Texasjack: True....
Rated: How did this conversation get where it's at?
CS: {leaning in the doorway} It's because I'm tired like fuck and my thoughts are bleeding together
Rated: So you think about feeling TJ's nuts?
CS: Not exactly....I was thinking about feeling my own nuts but TJ was speaking in the narrative....it hard to explain
Rated: Kinda like how being an addict is hard to explain?
CS: Yeah.....about that, what the fuck are we even debating here?
Cbird: Rated doesn't think he's an addict
Rated: That's not what I said!
Cbird: Yes it is
Rated: Ok fine....what do you think Coach?
CS: Are you serious?
Rated: About what?
CS: About not being an addict?
Rated: Well....yeah
CS: What the fuck Rated?
Rated: What?
CS: Dude.....do you not remember yourself over a year ago?
Rated: Nah I remember Coach
CS: Do you?
Rated: I think
CS: Think harder...
Rated: Yeah....still not there...
CS: Dammit Rated, well then allow me to entertain you with my memories. Lets start with the times that I would leave the house or office and realize that I left my can behind. Ever happen to you? Do you remember the feeling of panic when you feel for the can in your pocket and it isn't there?
Rated: I guess.....
CS: Well I do...I remember that feeling very well. I also remember the automated response of finding the nearest gas station and having to direct the nice middle eastern clerk to the proper brand, "not that green can, it's the other one, no those are pouches." The overweight black lady behind me has one hand on her hip sighing loudly as the clerk fumbles with the can and tries to figure out how much it costs. "These things are expensive...better to buy two and get dollar off," he says as he points to the 2 for whatever $ amount sign behind the counter. Another loud sigh from behind me. "No thanks, just the one."
(Coach Steve finishes and everyone is sitting speechless giving Coach heart eyes :wub: )
ERDVM: That was beautiful Coach.....
CS: Thanks ERDMV!
ERDVM: Say what?
CS: ERDMV? That's what your newb calls you? Is that the Emergency Room Doctor of Masculine Vaginas?
ERDVM: Good one Coach....I see what you did there, at least I'm not hiding in a fucking trash can
TJ: Oh yeah that reminds me, Vadge, some chick that sounded like a dude called here looking for you. I can't remember his / her name though.....
ERDVM: Amy.....
TJ: You know him / her?
ERDVM: Sigh.......not as much as I should......
(Just then, Luby pops out of the trash can in the corner of the room with the fake elevator trick. He looks around at everyone, looks at his watch, and then does the fake elevator trick back into the trash can)
Rated: {clearing his throat} Ahem.....
CS: Ah yes Rated....back to the issue at hand. Just like MCarmo said, addicts can regain control of their lives and still be addicts. And just like Cbird, ERDMV, TJ, Beast and others, I find no shame in calling myself an addict. In fact, acknowledging that I am an addict every damn day makes life a little easier. I know that I can never use tobacco in any form ever again. There are no lingering thoughts in my mind about having just that one. It's off the table and it starts with my promise on this here roll page every single fucking morning
ERDMV: {spreading his arms} Group hug?
BWB: Ugh......
TJ: Oh come one Beastie, just one group hug?
BWB: I'll do it if Cbird does it
Cbird: Oh I'm all about a group hug!
BWB: Dammit.....ok lets get this over with
(As the group hugs, TJ slips his hand onto Cbird's butt and gives it a little pinch)
Cbird: {continuing the group hug} TJ.....
TJ: Sorry.....I get a little homo in these touching moments
Rated: I love you gheys
(Just then, CS slaps Rated on the back of the head)
Rated: {rubbing his head} Ow! What the hell was that for?
CS: For making me stay up past my bedtime
Rated: Oh...sorry Coach
CS: It's ok Rated....its all good as long as you don't get anymore hair brained ideas about not posting roll.....
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What is your story? Not sure if you are quit, on the fence or just following up on someone else here posting roll.
KTC is based on three things:
Accountability - through a daily posting of a promise to abstain from nicotine
Brotherhood - a relationship developed over time by working together against a common enemy (nicotine)
Success - the culmination of 1 & 2 as we keep our daily promise and help our brother/sister keep theirs
dipped for 35 yrs and am now on day 385 - this site works but only if you get involved
I stand with Cbird. Dipped 21 years and quit 311.
UST can piss up wind and die!
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21 Jan 2013, 12:06
Another literary analogy came to mind while I was running last Saturday. Blame it on oxygen deprivation
My quit was like the house falling on the Wicked Witch of the East. No, that does not make me Dorothy and no I have no desire to wear ruby red shoes. After landing in Oz (KTC) I was greeted by a bunch of people telling me to follow the ‘yellow brick road’ aka “drink the Kool-Aid”. There was some really scary looking green face guy and a bunch of lunatics with funny voices telling me over and over again ‘follow the yellow brick road’. I know I was coming out of tornado and my head was spinning but I’m pretty sure there was ugly mother dressed up in a white gown named loot or maybe it was chewie. Anyway, I started down the yellow brick road and met some friends along the way. Thanks April 12! I’ll let you sort out the roles you gheys want to play.
While following the road we are attacked by the evil forest and the flying monkeys but by banding together and posting my roll every damned day the Wicked Witch has not been able to take me prisoner again. I know there is an end to the road and to the story but I am very happy and glad to make this journey with you all every damned day.
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18 Jan 2013, 08:26
What is your story? Not sure if you are quit, on the fence or just following up on someone else here posting roll.
KTC is based on three things:
Accountability - through a daily posting of a promise to abstain from nicotine
Brotherhood - a relationship developed over time by working together against a common enemy (nicotine)
Success - the culmination of 1 & 2 as we keep our daily promise and help our brother/sister keep theirs
dipped for 35 yrs and am now on day 385 - this site works but only if you get involved
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21 Jan 2013, 12:06
Another literary analogy came to mind while I was running last Saturday. Blame it on oxygen deprivation
My quit was like the house falling on the Wicked Witch of the East. No, that does not make me Dorothy and no I have no desire to wear ruby red shoes. After landing in Oz (KTC) I was greeted by a bunch of people telling me to follow the ‘yellow brick road’ aka “drink the Kool-Aid”. There was some really scary looking green face guy and a bunch of lunatics with funny voices telling me over and over again ‘follow the yellow brick road’. I know I was coming out of tornado and my head was spinning but I’m pretty sure there was ugly mother dressed up in a white gown named loot or maybe it was chewie. Anyway, I started down the yellow brick road and met some friends along the way. Thanks April 12! I’ll let you sort out the roles you gheys want to play.
While following the road we are attacked by the evil forest and the flying monkeys but by banding together and posting my roll every damned day the Wicked Witch has not been able to take me prisoner again. I know there is an end to the road and to the story but I am very happy and glad to make this journey with you all every damned day.
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01 Mar 2013, 18:16
A tribute to a few bad ass cars when muscle was flexed
Days 426-429
yeah it has a 426 HEMI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7EL7DUjIsk)in it
Sting Ray 427 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi0MZXjRFDw)qlfedd 427 bonus car (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=HA0413-154772&utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HA0413%5FS128&utm_term=Mecum+Auctions)
428 Cobra Jet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q25nLMjht5g)need I say any more?
Boss 429 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpA91cJh6ck)can't go wrong w Grabber Orange
you've just been waiting to use this haven't you...... :P
Those cars have Vigor! My guess is he's been planning this for some time. What else is there to think about when you're running for 4 hours straight?
Long wait to use those but...well played! B)
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27 Mar 2013, 07:52 #141
Been on a roller coaster lately, ebbing from give-a-shit to energized about KTC as a whole.
After a couple of great conversations this week w a 600 day bad-ass quitter and a 30 day oh like I’m out of the fog and think I can help my brothers out guy and am rejuvenated!!
BFD you say?? Well it is a big deal to me and it goes back to the circle of quit. I am reminded by a few quotes
“Remember that failure is an event, not a person.”
“You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.”
“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
Quitting is relatively easy – you just stop doing something right? Now comes the hard part – replacing the previously quit habit and staying quit. Might I recommend upping your involvement here? You say, man I ‘m in the fog, I’m hurting, I can’t….Shut it and pull up your big boy pants. Push yourself harder and go out there and find someone to help or talk to a new brother. You will find out that we all have shared life experiences but it will reinforce a layer of accountability and brotherhood that you may have overlooked.
Pay it forward….. and backward. Yep, it goes both ways and it applies to EVERYONE. Find some crusty old salt that supported you early on and go post your support for him and then find a newb to take under your wing.
This is the longest damn race you will ever run. It has water stations (midnight) but no finish line.
Do you have what it takes??????
Final note - Since posting roll is my safety line - why would I test its limits?? Every damned Day boys!
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11 Apr 2013, 08:15 #150
So a strange thing happened on the way to…..
Meeting Evil_Won while I was in Chicago. He gave me crystal clear instructions to the bar we were meeting at downtown. I wrote them down but of course forgot them at the hotel. All you guys with your newfangled phones are wondering why I didn’t just map it …. Duh, can you say flip DUMB phone
Anyway, I walk up to some guy and ask directions. Mention I’m meeting an online accountability friend and he looks at me and say “how does that work?” I show him my KTC running shirt I was carrying and he says oh you mean you guys help people quit this, pulling out a can of Kodiak. Says I might as well be using heroin. No time to fully explain it but said when you’ve had enough, look us up.
With that I preceded to use his wrong directions and wound up calling Evil to pick me up - been a long ass time since I was back in the City.
Sharing life experiences with another quitter is an integral part of my quit. If you haven’t done it yet, I highly recommend it …. “It’s so choice” …. a little Ferris for youze guys
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13 May 2013, 10:12
Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
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You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
Way to go CBird!
Outstanding job cbird!
True badassery!
Awesome Cbird!!!
'dance' 'clap' 'clap'
Just perfect! Well done.
Thuper. Thimply thuper. Thanks for all the help along my way.
Day 500 and I got me a new avie thanks to my bestest buddy :wub: I love you man!
1+1+1+1 really adds up and it helps to have friends along the way to use their fingers and toes to keep track of the days.
Thanks guys, I doubt I'd be here without you.
:ph43r: ing you
So proud to quit with you. Nice 500!
Hats Off ! congrats.
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01 Jun 2013, 15:01 #161
Day 519
It’s lawn mowing season in Texas and that means a lot of time for the bird to think. Today’s topic is pack or group dynamics. I can see the yawns already.
We, the quitters of KTC, are the herd of buffalo, gazelles, whatever you want. The nic bitch is the predator lurking to snatch some new or weak quitter away. It’s happened too many times here. New guys charge about with their new found quit and they’re not paying attention and ka-pow the bitch snatches them.
This could very well happen to an older quitter who isolates himself, starts to feel he’s no longer part of the herd or anyone misses him or just mails it in.
No one here is an island to himself. Get lines of communication open early and keep them open. Do not isolate yourself. If you’re feeling down, get on live chat and vent or dial up one of those numbers. Asking for help does not mean you are weak. It actually proves you are smart enough to see you can’t do this on your own.
Learn how to identify the tricks the nic bitch is going to use on you during your pre Hall training. Hit the hall and put those skills to use by helping new guys along the way and encouraging the old goats every now and then too.
It’s the pay it backward and forward principle.
Class dismissed …..
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09 Jun 2013, 21:33
I just found the perfect analogy (video) for all these blowhards who claim to have dip controlled or want to argue the fact they are not addicts and the guys here who fight our addiction openly every day are slaves
This is what happens when you Tempt the Bitch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JJB_2Cb7o) or think you have all the answers and can fly solo.
Keep your guard up.
Awesome analogy!!
Thank you Cbird for posting this. :)
I'm gonna keep my guard up and protect my quit at all costs. It is a life or death decision I will make every a.m. by posting roll and keeping my word. 'bang head'
This analog had this week written all over it. Why would you want to put your guard down with An enemy that has no pity. No remorse. An enemy that can and will knock you slap out. Thanks cbird.
Perfect. Good work cbird.
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13 Jun 2013, 11:22 #17
Bird’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
Boom, follow that every damn day.
Cbird,
As always, I like it, I love it, I want some more of it!!! 'bang head'
I will follow the Top 10 until I quit breathing. :)
NAFAR and ODAAT 'bang head'
I am not a unique and special butterfly. I am a drug addict. I quit with CBird.
:wub:
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22 Jun 2013, 07:53
Applies to every quitter
Milestone accomplishments are potential pitfalls. You’ve hit your first or latest goal and for many of you this is the longest time your body has been off nicotine since the first time you put that shit in your body and became a slave. If you do not continue to set new goals for your quit, many of you will fade away. Unfortunately, the grim reality is, several of those who do fade will be finger banging a can soon.
Stay engaged here. Continue to monitor your spreadsheet and call out the guys how have committed to the ‘next level’. Get outside of these four walls here and find some foggy quitter to help or pop into some ‘old’ group and add your support to them.
We are addicts, plain and simple. If you allow yourself wiggle room, the nic bitch will creep back into your life and whisper sweet poisonous nothings in your ear.
Someone slap me up side the head if I ever forget this!
Day 539
The Watcher shall also be the Watched..... L00t 6:14 :ph43r:
Amen ^^^^^^
Thank you.
I needed this right off the bat this morning.
I'll smack you upside the head if you ever forget, but I'd much rather slap that ass! Wait....what?
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03 Jul 2013, 20:29
Active and Productive
A post recently got me thinking about the length of time people stay on this site. I won’t attempt to speak for others but my .02 says as long as I have breath in my body ~ ~ ~ and yes I will do that in daily increments EVERY DAMN DAY.
While my quit continues to grow, I find myself looking for other areas in my life that need improvement. (My wife says; here let me help you with that list) Body, soul and spirit is how I was created and if I do not look to improve on all of those areas then I am left wanting.
If you haven’t wondered outside of the four walls of your quit room you’re missing the boat. Yes, you need to post roll in your room EVERY DAMN DAY, but how about venturing into another group and posting support for a quitter who had an impact on your quit. The younger and older quitters need love too. The number of days quit is meaningless to me if I don’t help or push someone along. This site is called a brotherhood for a reason. If you do not stay active both inside and outside of your quit group bad things happen. Caution, there are no demi-gods here! Still waters become stagnate and then they turn poisonous.
Venture into the Non-Dipping (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?c=279746)related forums and you will find a number of topics to entertain or get actively involved in. Open this section and see how many topics/activities forums you can use to vent, distract, beat craves, or challenge your quit and/or other areas that need improvement on a daily basis.
Thank you brother! I needed to read that today...
Good challenge, cbird. I've not thought about the need that older quit brothers have for support. KTC can best be defined by What give, not just get.
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11 Jul 2013, 10:29
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Quitting tobacco is the hardest thing any of us will ever do. What does it really take?
Well for me, it was the ‘I have had enough of being controlled by a 2 ¼” can”. Ok, you say. Bully for you – you made a mental decision not based on fear or for anyone else…. What now?
What now is where KTC came into play. Finding this site three days after my decision was the life preserver being tossed to a man treading water in a turbulent ocean. I had been here before and failed countless times. I needed to learn how to quit, not just stop. It was a matter disregarding all the ‘knowledge’ I thought I knew and become a student of quit.
I had never visited an open forum before and this isn’t the easiest elephant to eat so it’s little by little each day learning the ins and outs of KTC. Was it difficult, yes but it also distracted my nicotine ridden body and mind. I am part of April 12, the battered bumping bastards of April 12 to be exact and am one of the spreadsheet trackers too. Our name is justly deserved. Come by and read some of our history to see why.
The saying around here is to drink the Kool-Aid. I’ll take it a step further and liken it to jumping out of the plane for the first time. I am not an accomplished sky diver but have made 5 successful jumps. Yes I know we have some badass military guys on the site and I am not trying to compare myself to your or your sacrifice/service – just hang with me a little bit. Hanging on the edge of the plane at 14,000 feet you have a decision to make. Tandem jumping is now the law and it’s up to the jumper to make the initial exit. Full commitment is now reality if you want to experience. The jump school (first 100 days) teaches us how to identify the dangers and pitfalls of our addiction. Not just avoiding the fight but how to defend and then attack the enemy. Tandem jumping means you are wearing a harness which is attached to an experienced and licensed sky diver (KTC vet). My life was literally in my jumper partner and had to completely trust he could land me safely. After the Hall, we get to put our ‘quit degree’ into practice. The first milestone is only a mile marker affirming you are going in the right direction. Top off the tank and get back on the road; this is not your final destination! For me, after my first safe landing, I was ready to go again!!
Would I be quit without KTC? Yes, is say with slight question mark floating in the back of my mind. Would I be as confident in my defensive and offensive skill in battling nicotine, HELL NO!
Let go and let it rip boys!!
Well put brother!!
Its vets like you that have given newbies and not-so-newbies like myself the advise on how to get thru some of the tough spots.
Proud to be quit with you today.
keep paying it forward and backward G25 - lovin that quit
Whenever I'm pissed I know I can come to Cbird's intro for a dose to positivity. Thanks Cbird. Proud to know you.
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31 Jul 2013, 17:27 #195
Captain's Log 579
You’re quit and should be tethered
Say you’re an astronaut and your space ship is KTC-BR549. Being in outer space takes time to adjust to and you need to learn how to compensate for tasks you would normally do on Earth. Gravity, oxygen and even food have all been affected and need to be reassessed. You need to go to work and before you exit the capsule, you go through the checklist of the mission, equipment, safety gear and finally the emergency plan. You’ve trained for this day and space walking is relatively easy provided you respect the surroundings and know your limitations. Being tethered to the KTC-BR549 ship is not a burden, it’s your lifeline. Alright, time to exit the ship and get some work done. You’ve done this 1,10,100,1,000, 10,000 times but this time you decide to forget everything you’ve learned and put into practice. Your tether gets worn or snaps. You recognize it but rationalize in your brain saying; just a little more time won’t hurt me. I've done so well the last 'x' number of times, I really don't need the tether any longer; anyway it just reminds me.... 'x'. Your communication is/was built into the tether but you’ve neglected it and it’s damaged so calling for assistance is possible. You say: I’m a man and I can do this on my own and continue on. Now you’re getting cocky and extend yourself just a bit too much and you lose your grasp or footing. Houston, we have a problem! You are now lost in space.
WE QLF EVERY DAMN DAY without excuse or apology.
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02 Aug 2013, 10:10
just because it needs to be seen again
Bird’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I dig it. Thanks for posting again, I never saw it the first time. Maybe before my time...
Thanks
Oooooo... That's good! Give me sum mo...Give me sum mo....
excellent advice for us all, thanks for reposting cbird!
'oh yeah' 'clap' 'oh yeah'
Especially #6!!
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29 Aug 2013, 08:31
Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time I’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier. We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasn’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
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Sorry to hear about your loss CBird, prayers sent up for you & your wife for sure.
That sucks big time my friend. I have had to do it as well and it is never easy.
You are a rock solid quitter, damn proud to quit with you daily.
Hang in there!
STAY QUIT
Greg
Wow cbird. That hurts brother. We have a family dog and I can certainly see where your coming from. It's great to be quit with you brother. Prayers....
With ya bro!!!
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30 Nov 2013, 11:18
Bump for the 7th floor! 701 to be exact. Keep slaying that bitch every damn day!
'oh yeah'
'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Congrats brother!
Quitiest quitter around. 0.7 chub like fuck
Awesome Cbird keep on kicking ass
'oh yeah' way to go cbird
'clap'
Rock Star!
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16 Dec 2013, 14:37
Heard there’s a new soap box somewhere in April 12 but I’ll be damned if I can find it
A new gentle and calming wind seams to tickle the ears now but that’s NOT what got me here today (714). The revolving door of ‘failed quits’ looks like a fan due the number of caves. Their story is the same: ‘I stopped posting roll regularly and I drifted”. Some think they have nothing to pay forward and feel they have benefited from the site but don’t need it any longer. Some will use the excuse ‘this site makes me think `of Copenhagen too much (my drug of choice for nearly 35 yrs) . My only response to that is no shit Sherlock – we are addicts in an inactive stage and we should be intentional and determined about our quit.
The lack of chatter in the rooms is deafening. No room chatter equates to no synergy of the group and no bonding. I guess all the chatter is behind the scenes via text.
Be active, be diligent and pay it forward. Like any organization, we will only grow if you are actively quit, use the tools learned from this site and spread the word.
No I know what the "C" stands for in CBird65!
Thank you Confucius!
Inspirational threads belong at the top. This thread should have 16000 views. Read and learn from the Cbird.
Cbird, you're sort of like a yoda of quit!
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24 Dec 2013, 10:25
'BanDog'
AHHHH!!!
I've been 'COACHED'
I find this gif hilarious as I keep getting stuck wondering what the banana taking it is thinking. He's not fighting too much, but the look of shock suggests surprise sex. He's wondering whether he likes it or not. He may be contemplating the ride home, or may have just been busted by his significant other (BTW...why am I assuming gay banana sex here? Could be a female...).
So many questions unanswered (like that dog on a skateboard years ago)...
The receiving banana is probably wondering how the ride home will be and what to do if their eyes meet again...they could end up in another hotel or looking for the exit. Or maybe he was just walking through the woods and heard banjo music but it was too late to respond because the banjo player was a marathoner like you and Cbird... no point in running from a marathoner is prolly what he is thinking.
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19 Jan 2014, 10:09 #234
Rehash
things I wished I had learned in the first week here
The "tools plus the personal contacts made on KTC are like bullets." They must be loaded with determination, the gun must be aimed accurately and then the trigger must be pulled in order to hit your target.
Building friendships among your quit brothers adds another layer to your quit but it is action oriented and for many it will take you out of your comfort level. It takes time to seek someone out, to get to know them, to share with them and soon trust them. How likely are you to cheat on your friend?
Get outside of yourself and stop focusing only on you. But I’m hurting you say. I reply, go find someone who is hurting more. Find a way to encourage or challenge your brother to take one more step. When you stop focusing on your own pain and help another, two quits are strengthened in the process.
Use the ChatLive room- a whole different environment all together
Exercise coupled with an increase of water consumption, to date, has been one of the best activities to combat the nic bitch. Exercise and water will help flush out the poison we've ingested for years and it is good for every aspect of your quit. The release of the anxiousness, pent up anger or rage with the benefit of dedicated thought time. Start becoming a better man/woman. If the stress and rage becomes too much, log on and vent to your group. Never, and I mean never vent on your family.
We’re learning to recondition our thought and response methods. It’s funny how we like to romance our history with nicotine. We had all the same emotional ups and downs we have now. What did nicotine really do ~ nothing. There is no clarity enhancing characteristic in the chemical compound of nicotine, we just associated it and choose to remember it that way.
No fingerprint is identical; neither is the quit for any member here; however, you are joining an organization created by quitters and this site has seen it all. Remember this: “It ain’t personal, it’s about the quit” and in most cases the guys offering you advice are trying to help you so just listen. Your "quit is in infancy stage" so park your attitude and ego. You are not a special butterfly.
This site is based on honor, brotherhood, accountability and success. What are you doing with your quit when no one is watching?
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5 Feb 2014, 20:20
(Coach Steve awakens on the second floor of the Glass House of April 2012 and stretches his arms. Leaning onto one elbow, he peers out of a break in the curtains. Beyond the glints of morning sun CS can hear Ziesmer in the backyard of his August 2012 House of 'Finger', tending to his herd of smart ass miniature horses. Out of the corner of his eye CS sees someone sitting in the small wooden chair in the corner of his room. As he turns, CS sees Cbird seated in the chair wearing a blue robe, running shoes and holding a cup of coffee)
Cbird: Good morning sunshine!
CS: Good morning Watcher...thanks for stopping in today
Cbird: Sorry I missed the last few days of watching you wake up, but I had to....um...catch up on a few things
CS: Not a problem really...having someone watch you wake up is totally overrated
Cbird: Glad you understand, well {standing up}...I'd better get going...gotta do 13.87 miles today
CS: Cool, see ya later
( Cbird turns toward the door and pauses reaching for the handle)
Cbird: {turning back} So Coach.....
CS: {sitting up} Yeah Bird?
Cbird: {sigh} Do you notice anything different about me?
CS: Not really....what are you getting at?
Cbird: {shrugging his shoulders} I dunno, I just feel a little 'blue' lately...
CS: {getting out of bed} You probably need more electrolytes
(CS puts on his glass slippers and as he looks back Cbird has vanished in a puff of smoke....)
CS: Hate it when he does that....
(Just then, CS gets a text from Gmann)
Gmann texting: You should check out Cbird’s new look....
CS texting: Just saw him...looks normal to me
Gmann texting: OMG!!!! Does he do that every morning?
CS texting: Totes
Gmann texting: K
CS texting: No K
Gmann texting: que?
CS texting: What?
(CS closes his flip phone, gets dressed and heads down stairs to the Hallway Like Fuck. As he turns the corner into the Glass Kitchen, CS sees pavetheway, Bigwhitebeast, ERDVM and Rated sitting at the breakfast table eating Cheerios and bantering amongst theyselves)
Rated: Hey Coach, maybe you can help us figure this out...
CS: Figure what out?
Rated: It's Cbird...we think something's up with him lately....
CS: Like what?
BWB: Well Coach...do you remember back in the early quit when we couldn't figure out if you were a man or a woman?
CS: {furrowing his brow} Vaguely...yes
BWB: Well its kinda like that, except different
CS: So you guys think Cbird is a woman?
ERDVM (Vadge): No, no Coach...haha, that's not it at all. What Beastie is trying to say is that Cbird’s color seems a bit different these days...
CS: I saw him this morning....looks the same to me
Pave: {turning in his chair} Does he wake you up every morning?
CS: Well...almost every morning...he's missed the past few days
Rated: {standing up and pointing his finger in the air} Ah ha! I knew something was up with Cbird!
(Just then, Texasjack comes running into the Glass Kitchen wearing rain boots and an American flag speedo)
TJ: Guys come quick, there's breaking news on the Dramatron!
(The gang rushes into the viewing room where they see Evil Won anchoring the KTC News Desk)
Evil Won: Fellow quitters, we've just been informed that Loot has ended his months long sabbatical and has returned to bring accountability to the mud huts of May 2014
Pave: Do you guys know haw hard it is to sexcavate in the mud?
TJ: I always imagined it would be like midget mud wrestling
Vadge: Remind me to tell you guys a story later....
Evil Won: Now we’re going to go live to our correspondent on the scene…what can you tell us Wastepanel?
Wastepanel: Thanks EW…well we know that Loot arrived at the mud huts of May 2014 sometime this morning accompanied by his security team
Evil Won: What else can you tell us WP?
WP: As I said Loot arrived this morning and, according to eye witnesses, entered the mud huts of May 2014 and began poking quitters with his cane. Some of the May 2014 quitters simply ignored Loot, posted roll and left for the day, while others just laid there with blank stares
Evil Won: Wow. You would think a retired ADMIN with 3000+ days of quit wouldn’t just get ignored when he reaches out to a new group
WP: You’re absolutely right EW, but the fact is a lot of these newbs just don’t put in the effort of reading and understanding all that KTC has to offer. It seems like the prevailing mentality these days is post once a day through 100 and you’re cured
(Just then, CS jumps out of his chair and rushes to the Dramatron)
CS: {pointing} Rewind that back! I think I saw something!
Rated: What was it Coach?
CS: Just rewind the damn thing!
Rated: Ok, ok, geez….
BWB: Coach do you need a Snickers bar? You get a little klark when you’re hungry
(Rated rewinds the DVR)
CS: Stop! {pointing} You guys see what I see?
Vadge: Is that Cbird….?
Pave: Damn sure is…..why is he wearing a blue jump suit?
Rated: OMG! Do you guys even listen when I talk? I told you something was up with Cbird!
BWB: Calm down Rated
Rated: Ok…sorry for yelling, but what is Cbird doing in a blue jump suit!?
CS: There’s only one way to find out….Beast, fire up that truck, we’re taking a ride down to the mud huts of May 2014
(The Glass House quitters pile into the bed of the truck, and Beastie peels out onto 2012 HOF Groups Street. After hauling ass down KTC Boulevard, Beastie pulls onto the 2014 Pre-HOF Groups Dirt Road and the quitters can see a large crowd gathered outside of the mud huts. Beastie parks the truck and CS hops out of the bed and sees T Cell standing behind the crowd)
CS: Have you seen Cbird?
T Cell: Sure haven’t, but there’s a lot of commotion and he could be in the middle of it
CS: What’s this all about?
T Cell: One of the May 2014 quitters asked everyone to step
Vadge: Step? Like take steps?
Rated: Like do the two step? {square dancing} I call this the Hawkeye Two Step!
T Cell: No not like that…
Vadge: Is he tall….? Maybe he was offering someone a stepping stool so they can conversate at eye level?
T Cell: No, no….he had an aggressive tone, and then he did this little dance
Rated: Like this? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRqCVcSWbDc)
T Cell: More like this (http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/202134/kids-dancing-to-crazy-frog-o.gif)
CS: Oh…I see. So did anyone ‘step’?
BWB: These guys need to ‘step’ to the Nic Bitch
Vadge: Agreed. I’ll step all over the nic whore’s face
(Just then, the lights dim and it starts raining. The crowd forms a dance off circle around the May 2014 quitter. The music starts up and Bean walks out of the crowd, shirtless, with lights on his hands, and begins stepping)
CS: What in the fuck is going on here?
Vadge: I dunno, but Bean has some sick moves
(Bean finishes his dance and jlewis begins his stepping routine to a chorus of boos from the other quitters in the crowd. Just then, the music scratches to a halt and another May 2014 quitter steps into the dance circle)
Lipizzaner: Fuck all of you whiny old cunts!
Diesel: Fuck you back
Lipizzaner: Your bitch fest is getting old
Diesel: But I’m just warming up…
(Just then, the crowd quiets as three loud rasps fill the air)
Rated: What the hell was that?
CS: Shhh! It’s him…..
Rated: Him who?
CS: Loot
(The crowd stirs and then quiets again as Loot is seen approaching the dance off circle wearing a white robe. J2B and Gmann follow behind wearing red robes. Loot lifts his right hand to address the crowd….)
Loot: Does any quitter hailing from the tribe of May 2014 ever speak?
Lipizzaner: Who are you old ass dude?
Loot: I’m here to quit. I’ m here to never forget day one. I’m here to hold you accountable. That’s who the fuck Loot is.
(Just then, J2B raises his golden staff)
J2B: To the quit!
Crowd: {fists raised} QUIT!
(Gmann approaches the crowd and claps his hands)
Gmann: Ok everyone that’s a wrap for this evening…remember you are all invited to the House of April 2011 for beverages!
(As the crowd begins dispersing the familiar sound of sirens and the rumbling of the MOD Squad Crown Vic can be heard skidding onto 2014 Pre-HOF Groups Dirt Road and screeching to a halt just in front of the Glass House Quitters. The front door flies open and Cbird steps out of the MOD Squad Crown Vic.)
Cbird: Howdy boys….how bout a ride along?
CS: Fuck yeah
(Texasjack attempts to slide across the hood and falls off. The rest of the quitters pile into the Crown Vic. Before getting in, CS turns to jlewis1)
CS: Hey man, you wanna come along?
Jlewis1: I’m busy
CS: {smiling} Well that’s too bad
(CS hops into the MOD Squad Crown Vic and Cbird peels out leaving a cloud of dust over the crowd)
J2B: {dusting himself off} I can’t believe we made him a MOD
Gmann: Oh come on it isn’t that bad….kinda funny actually
(As the Glass House Quitters and 1 newly minted MOD screech down the 2014 Pre-HOF Groups Dirt Road, BWB can be seen leaning out of the rear passenger side window throwing a bowling ball at the January 2014 Group mailbox)
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09 Mar 2014, 23:54
Belated congrats on 800 and happy birthday!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
2x. Like Fuck.
make it X3 like fuck
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27 Mar 2014, 07:58
In the end QUIT isn't about happily ever after. It's about work. Its a determined commitment to grow together in accountability and a willingness to continually invest in creating something that can endure day by day. Through that work, the freedom will come.
^^^ channeling the Great Zen-gineer ^^^
'BanDog'
I still have the zengineer's striped hat in my room. TJ likes to wear it around after showering. It still reminds me of the old days when conductors drove solo and HOF introductions were less than an 1000 words..... :ph43r:
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14 May 2014, 15:51 #261
I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mind’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
We’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
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truetomyself:
Coach Steve:
CBird65:
'shock' head exploding learning how to use a fruit air book 'shock'
Contrary to popular belief you can in fact teach an old dog new tricks 'ninja'
Take your own advice, CBird, and check out your (Pavetheway's?) de-stress videode-stressing video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1PBptSDIh8
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17 Jun 2014, 09:50
Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
Fantastic
You are an inspiration sir, and paying it forward every damn day.. Thank you
'BanDog' and he's got a new iphone too. Look at Cbird go!
Congrats on 900 days of quit.
CBird, congrats on 900. You were the first person to contact me on this site and you show me the ropes. I had no idea what I was doing here - I was just a dude who desperately wanted to quit and desperately needed help.
Thanks a million, from me and my family. We owe you.
well done bird QLF!
9 Hundy. Pure bad assery!!! Congrats!!!
Proud of you Bird (for the .9 and your new iphone). RIP uncannily small Nokia Flip with analogue display...
Congrats Cbird - I remember our 45 minute "chat" on my return tour. Thank you for getting me kick started!
From addict to KTC MOD, 900 days going strong and paying it forward here every damn day.
Oh yeah, can't forget this.....
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
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17 Jun 2014, 10:34
Early on in your quit, you posted a statement asking "who's quit are you impacting today?" Well, buddy, for the last 95 days you've impacted mine. Thanks for the 900 days you've put in as a dedicated quitter so that you could drag my ass along when I joined up. You are as solid as they come all the way around. So I'll Tebow with you on this great day and send a little prayer of thanks upstairs for giving us a true Texas badass quitter.
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:11 (Read all of 1 Timothy 6)
New International Version
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25 Jun 2014, 12:12
My father always coached me on patterning my life on the 'examples' of leadership not the man and put no one on a pedestal.
Regardless of the drama, I quit today with the collective brotherhood of KTC and like every other day QLFEDD
You're the man. I quit with you any day.
That's the kind of stuff real men say.
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27 Jun 2014, 20:19
Just another day in qlfedd land - do or don't there is no try
oh yeah get off the MF'in tracks cuz the quit train will not be derailed
Woot Woot!
This is the quit train. Don't be that guy...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/UaBjRzvRV9I/AAAAAAAAAhM/wcTLaCIWhbU/s1600/indian-commuter-train.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/UaBjRzvRV9I/AAAAAAAAAhM/wcTLaCIWhbU/s1600/indian-commuter-train.jpg)
Woot Woot! All Aboard!!!
LOL! great pic of the quit express!
Out - freaking - standing!!
Just because.
'BanDog'
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01 Jul 2014, 14:52
Bird’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mind’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
We’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
Are we ready to focus on our work here ... this still works
This guy Cbird doesn't fuck around. I'm with him.
yeah I would rather be with him than against him. Let's roll!
As always great stuff CBird!
Quit on Lollygagger!!!!
I will have to disagree with #6 (the godly part)....that title was given to me. 'boob'
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24 Sep 2014, 09:52
Congrats on [size=150]Giving the Business[/size] to the nic bitch for [size=150]1,000[/size] days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
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31 Dec 2014, 08:05
What will you do w your quit today?
I will and have posted my word.
I have interwoven that promise into many rooms.
I will assist if possible.
I will not allow the selfish minded stoppers, who are only looking for an excuse to go back into slavery, discourage or impede my quit.
I will and have posted roll
I have posted roll on at least 15 other pages
I will exchange text messages today with my quit brothers
Above all, I will uphold my promise to me and to this sanctitude that I will not use nicotine in any form for today.
(P.S. I love the fact that a quitter with 1,000 plus days started this topic)
I posted my promise today and spent the last hour posting support in other brothers groups
I too, like by March Brother Steakbomb, will text my quit brothers
If the thought of Nicotine enters my brain I will dismiss it by thinking of all my brothers and sisters fighting the same thing with me.
I will stay free today.
Keep groovin bombs center cut. Thanks for continued badassedness.
^^^^^^And that gentlemen is how one achieves 3 years ODAAT! Congratulations CBird!
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04 Jan 2015, 08:18
11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
You were one of my early supporters, thank you, and enjoy 1101 today!
1100 days, is a true quit. Thanks for supporting so many of us!
x2 Thanks for always being there.. and congrats
Awesome bro.....model quitter right here.
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29 Jul 2015, 10:05
Fitting given 'climate' of the world and looking back at the rage roller coaster you are battling, have fought or will be facing
"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." Viktor Frankl
Time to OWN IT
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26 Nov 2015, 07:20
Coming up on 4 yrs of quit and taking stock of that time.
Last year I learned one of our brothers has been quietly battling ALS. I am not sure of the exact date he was diagnosed but know the discovery would have destroyed most quits. His steadfastness and commitment to his quit is one of the truest acts of heroism I have ever seen. I am thankful and honored to call him a brother. He is a husband, father, United States Marine and a member of The Glass House of April ‘12. All I can say is thank you Tst for continuing to raise the bar every day.
The closeness and energy that generates here is life changing. We failed so many solo attempts, but once the blinders of nicotine are removed and we face the addiction we willingly submitted to, then and only then will the battle of one day at a time become achievable. Break out of your shell and embrace everything this site has to offer.
Stay active on the site and continue to foster these 'quit relationships'.
and for this today I AM THANKFUL.
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26 Aug 2016, 14:15
Chip, 17th floor! Awesome work. You have been one of the BAQs leading the way for me for the last 1,186 days, and I just wanted to say thanks, and keep it up :) Newbies give this thread a read to see how it's done...
Congrats Tweets on the 17th floor!
now down and give me 22!!
Congratulations my man! Badass! Keep on feeding us the knowledge!
baddest among the baddest here! keep it up, you own it then rock it! 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 17th floor... you phone call on my day 1 got me going on quit, I'm not alone on that. Thanks!
Feeling the love and so glad to be have to added to the quit.... Guess what it boils down to is taking ownership. Not relying on the emotion of the moment/day to dictate or give me an excuse to finger bang the can. You cannot separate Brotherhood, Accountability and Success....all three must be part or there is none. Pretty sure its an old Chinese proverb Chewie wrote.
Quit on 'oh yeah'
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21 Mar 2017, 15:56
1,900
Freakin' badass.
Congrats!
& thanks for everything you've done and do for us quitters.
1900 very nice
Congrats on 19th floor!
Total bad ass. Way o take back your freedom. Congrats man
Tweets! I'm late to the party..but enjoy the 19th floor!
Badassery!
Thank you for all you do here.
thanks for the well wishes and to all who battle this addiction with us
'Finger' UST
Congratulations bird! Thanks for all the quit wisdom!
100% badassery
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28 Jun 2017, 07:10
Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
You wear that double dangle like a champ!
CONGRATS, way to keep WINNING and showing others how they can do it too.
Congratulation sir! Well done!!
Congrats on 2,000
Thanks for being here and showing the way.
Tweets.
this just made my day congrats to an awesome quitter!!!
No Way Chip has hit double comma.... Man, he's gettin' OLD!!! Congrats bubba!
Congratulations my brother! Quit on
COngrats on 2000. Outstanding
thanks guys/ gal for dusting this intro off!!
Thanks to the trailblazers and all you quitards I've had the honor to meet or chat with....
Get some MORE!!!
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01 Oct 2017, 06:57
congrats Friend on reaching 21 floors of freedom. thank you for all the support you give, proud to quit with you.
Congrats on 2100 days quit! Thank you.
Tweets!
Congrats Bird. 2100 days of kicking nic in the nuts
2100 Just rolls off the number pad! Congrats Bird!
Nice brotha! Badass indeed
21 floors congrats to one kick ass quitter!
Well crap....missed that 21st HUNNERT even tho I told myself it was gettin' close!!!
Maybe I won't miss that 22d!!! Congrats old man!!
thank you all! it sounds contrite but I wouldn't be here w/o the support and quit examples!
Added benefit, making friends along the way, PRICELESS
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01 Jan 2018, 09:12
indulge me if I get nostalgic ... six years ago on NYE, I walked out of a party giving my can to the host and said "I am done". Three agonizing days later I googled 'fake dip' and landed on KTC. I've been attending that same NYE party for the last six years and every year I would have a new coin with me. I made it a point during the night to show it to the host and ask him if he was ready to embrace freedom. Every year, he would tell he'd quit when he was ready......
In October he joined the site but never got involved and I was pessimistically optimistic of his success.....Last night he told me he was on day 84...
Thanks Justin for texting him.
And thanks to all of you who continue to pay it forward
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15 Jan 2018, 09:48
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
Martin Luther King Jr
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9:41 PM - Jul 27, 2018
Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
24th floor? Congratulations!
Congratulations, birdman!!! 'party'
The birds the word today
Nice. Grats.
Holy cow I didn't realize I'd had lunch with a celebrity! Looking forward to the next meetup brother!
How's the view up there CBird?
A of all, thanks FUCS for digging this intro up!
B of all, thanks for all of you how contributed along the way. Humbled and grateful
C of all ...I just like talking like a lawyer roflmao
Well done sir.
Rawls 1348
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8:59 PM - Aug 15, 2018
indulge me if I get nostalgic ... six years ago on NYE, I walked out of a party giving my can to the host and said "I am done". Three agonizing days later I googled 'fake dip' and landed on KTC. I've been attending that same NYE party for the last six years and every year I would have a new coin with me. I made it a point during the night to show it to the host and ask him if he was ready to embrace freedom. Every year, he would tell he'd quit when he was ready......
In October he joined the site but never got involved and I was pessimistically optimistic of his success.....Last night he told me he was on day 84...
Thanks Justin for texting him.
And thanks to all of you who continue to pay it forward
an update on my buddy. Monday morning he texted me day 300!!! I wasn't aware but later that night, our tight group of friends met up for dinner and toasted.
investment
time
dividend .....
sowing
weeding
reaping...
no short cuts
Great message..
Thanks for sharing!
There are so many assets and benifits
From being a Quitter!
A few more to add... .
Searching
Finding
Changing
Then....
Sharing
Witnessing
Changing
Well done Bird.........!
I quit with you.
Rawls 1367
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still true today as it was then....
22 Nov 2012, 05:21
Thanksgiving Day 2012 Quit Day 328
Today marks another day added to list of "first times in 35 yrs. to enjoy". Thanksgiving is and has always been a reflective holiday for me and today I give thanks for this site and ALL of the nutcases who have impacted my quit. There are so many who come to mind and more than a handful have become true friends.
I look back briefly to see the Day 1 marker I planted in my quit. No, I'm not boasting, I don't ever want to forget the absolute SUCK. I am looking forward to new chapters to write and will remain confident that I am responsible for my actions and reactions. I will no longer be a slave to a drug in a can. The light has been turned on and I now see I can live without the brain masking drug and habit addiction I selfishly clung to 35 freakin' years.
We are quickly approaching some of the most stressful times and want to encourage you guys to lean on each other when you're not "feeling the quit". Remember all of the craves that have been beaten down and use the tools you've learned here. Be ready to help, encourage or challenge another who might be struggling.
Own It & Protect It
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Forgive me for not introducing myself earlier- not much into blogging for chat and to be honest have been a little overwhelmed the last 5 days-
Chip- aka CBird65 - from DFW- dipped cope for 35 years- until 12/31/2011
What was my motivation for my decision- how about, I had just had enough- my wife of 11 years silently prayed that I would quit as did my mom and sisters-
this decision isn't for them- it's 100% about me and getting the bitch off my back- tired of shelling out money for something that will kill me, I wasn't hiding it for anyone so there wasn't a guilt issue- just plain medical and financial- roughly figure I gave those bastards $20000.00 over the last 35 years and enough is enough!
currently on day 5 posting roll and am sub-ing cope with Smokey Mountain- Hootch is in the mail and my goal is to limit those fake dips to radom times throught the day- I've heard 72 hrs rids the body of nic but it's the habit of "dipping " that will be one of my hurdles-
To all those April HoFs- keep the fight- it's only a 2 1/2" can right!?!
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Chip,
I am in the same boat aa you it seems. Cope dipper for years and have quit 28 days and having a bitch of a time.
How is it going for you - Jeff
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Jeff- congrats on 28 days- keep it up one day at a time is all we can do!
past the withdrawl stage but was up this morning from 2am-4am - went to the gym to try to wear the bitch out- heard insomnia is something we have to look forard too- dipping that smokey mountain stuff right now- more of crutch- something to have in my lip-
mood swings have started to fade-I've been drinking about a gallon of water a day and taking olive leaf extract to deplete the toxins
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Bird,
Great job!
Stay close to the site and read everything (Old intros, words of wisdom etc etc). Educated quitters succeed. Let the healing take place as it will---all quits are different--the body will SLOWLY come back into balance. Your only job is simple ---keep the cancer out of your mouth every day and nicotine out of your sytem. Use the fake if you need to---do what you have to to keep nicotine out.
Pm me if you need anything
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It's been awhile since I updated this- Day 43 now and have been up since 2AM- insomnia seems to be normal these days so random thoughts are flowing like a river.
Still working out at 5AM and drinking a ton of water daily.
Read, read, read... knowledge is key to defeating Ms Niccy on a daily basis.
My half to three quarter of a can a day habit of cope from 7AM-6PM, has now been replaced with one healthy pinch of Hooch Classic.
Posting roll call is second nature now - almost afraid not to post for fear it might start a downward spiral.
Get involved in your group. Thanks 30yrAddict, for the help in getting the tracker started- i want to be like you when I grow up lol. Find a way to help, encourage or plant a boot in someone's backside (lovingly if needed). You will be amazed while helping someone else out, your quit gets stronger and you dodge or 'nutkick' Ms. Nicky DeBitch one more time.
Absorb the brunt of someone's rage without blowing up, even if it wasn't provoked.
Develop a “what-if plan”. You need numbers of brothers/sisters that will get you through a funk/crave.
Expand your accountability group to other outside of your HOF group and outside of this sight. I've broadcast to all my friends, family and Adult Bible Fellowship at church that I quit - unbelievable support on a regular basis
When someone asks me how I am doing, I respond with "Day 43" or whatever day quit I am. I get funny looks but most of the time, the person asks me what I am talking about and provides a perfect segue to tell them about my quit.
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Nice work CBird. Sounds like you are doing what you can to protect your quit. That's the top priority.
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What's strikes is absolutely awesome on day 45- seeing guys who struggled posting at the beginning now helping others out-
give me fish vs teach me to fish
oh yeah!!
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It's been awhile since I updated this- Day 43 now and have been up since 2AM- insomnia seems to be normal these days so random thoughts are flowing like a river.
Still working out at 5AM and drinking a ton of water daily.
Read, read, read... knowledge is key to defeating Ms Niccy on a daily basis.
My half a can a day habit of cope from 7AM-6PM, has now been reduced to one healthy pinch of Hooch Classic.
Posting roll call is second nature now - almost afraid not to post for fear it might start a downward spiral.
Get involved in your group. Thanks 30 for the help in getting the tracker started- i want to be like you when I grow up lol. Find a way to help, encourage or plant a boot in someone's backside if needed. You will be amazed while helping someone else out, your quit gets stronger and you dodge Ms. Niccy one more time.
Absorb the brunt of someone's rage without blowing up, even if it wasn't provoked.
Develop a “what-if plan”. You need numbers of brothers/sisters that will get you through a funk/crave.
Expand your accountability group to other outside of your HOF group and outside of this sight. I broadcasted to all my friends, family and Adult Bible Fellowship at church that I quit - unbelievable support on a regular basis
When someone asks me how I am doing, I respond with "Day 43" or whatever day quit I am. I get funny looks but most of the time, the person asks me what I am talking about and provides a perfect segue to tell them about my quit.
With this kind of thinking going on, you can't help but defeat this addiction. You will no doubt be another success story on the pages of KTC. If you ever need anything PM me for digits.
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When someone asks me how I am doing, I respond with "Day 43" or whatever day quit I am. I get funny looks but most of the time, the person asks me what I am talking about and provides a perfect segue to tell them about my quit.
My Bro, U are a most excellent quitter. Proud to quit with you every day.
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Random thoughts on day 47
1. Since I started dipping at the age of 12 - all of my adult decisions have been made "under the influence" ---
2. that goes the same for my reaction to daily circumstances also-
3. the joys of re-defining one's self- adding to mental muscle groups to my workout progam self-control and discipline
4. Why didn't I come up with a cool handle instead of a high school nickname?
...... to be continued
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Random thoughts on day 47
1. Since I started dipping at the age of 12 - all of my adult decisions have been made "under the influence" ---
2. that goes the same for my reaction to daily circumstances also-
3. the joys of re-defining one's self- adding to mental muscle groups to my workout progam self-control and discipline
4. Why didn't I come up with a cool handle instead of a high school nickname?
...... to be continued
Not random. THose are pretty focused for a guy in you shoes. Well done! Number 2 on your list is a big deal. We all have to make that adjustment, lest we kill some inconsiderate co-inhabitor of this planet. Seriously, up to about 150 or 200, my temper was amazingly short. That coming from a relatively non-aggressive dude like me is a pretty strong illustration of the power this addiction has. Keep on quitting, bro... keep on quittin. It will get better.
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Random thoughts on day 47
1. Since I started dipping at the age of 12 - all of my adult decisions have been made "under the influence" ---
2. that goes the same for my reaction to daily circumstances also-
3. the joys of re-defining one's self- adding to mental muscle groups to my workout progam self-control and discipline
4. Why didn't I come up with a cool handle instead of a high school nickname?
...... to be continued
Not random. THose are pretty focused for a guy in you shoes. Well done! Number 2 on your list is a big deal. We all have to make that adjustment, lest we kill some inconsiderate co-inhabitor of this planet. Seriously, up to about 150 or 200, my temper was amazingly short. That coming from a relatively non-aggressive dude like me is a pretty strong illustration of the power this addiction has. Keep on quitting, bro... keep on quittin. It will get better.
They had High School way back then? 'na na'
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Old temptation defeated ~ the beach vacation
IÂ’ve been scuba diving since Â’96 and wherever there is open water IÂ’m in it and what used to follow a dive, yep a dip.
This was the first down time I’ve had since my quit on New Year’s Eve. Roughly ten days of hanging out on the beach, diving, fishing and drinking the occasional adult beverage was the agenda. While I was packing, my wife asked why I was taking 10 cans of Hooch. “Better to be on the safe side” was my reply. I usually consumed a can a day while on vacations like this in the past. Yes I posted roll call every morning as the sun was rising and am proud to say still 100% in posting since my quit. This is a black and white topic for me with absolutely NO greay area. DO or DONT- Always POST. Posting roll is no longer a chore; it’s becoming a way of life. I am looking forward to posting my daily promise and then actively battling to protect my still new found freedom. It is now becoming a badge of honor and a stronghold that I will not surrender. Yes, I have my back up defense numbers and my emergency fake chew if needed but the biggest fight in this battle is in my mind. Does the circumstance in front of me warrant putting a loaded gun to my head again? (metaphorically speaking of course) The answer is always NO. I won’t get overly theological but the biggest weapon was turning this addiction over to God. My belief and my faith will be furiously defended and I truly believe it’s an adding weapon Ms Niccy must fight against as well.
I won’t bore you with all the details of the trip but three thing stands out - on day one we were having lunch and I pulled my can of Hooch on the put it on the table. I announced to all present that I was on day 48 and basically enlisted them to keep me true. Day 4, we suffered the passing of a family member (selfishly I’m thankful that he’s passing did not return our immediate return) and finally I came home with 9 ½ cans of Hooch!
One last note, yesterday morning in chuch our Executive Pastor stops me in the hall and says "Well..." waiting for "my day quit" ! I quickly responded 58, how cool is that ?!
Invincible, no, but I feel stronger in my quit for sure!
More later
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how about this one for the wall of weird- head cold as a trigger? what goes with the occasion head cold - of course the OTC meds that give you pin cushion head- well it's trigger a crave
Crazy, I didn't get a blip on the crave radar while relaxing on vacation but sure enough I come home with a head cold and blamo-
Hooch and a post- + watch Pavetheway's De-Stress (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1PBptSDIh8) video link one more time and it's all good!
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You've got this. Everyone knows you're not caving, certainly not from something as lame as a head cold!
'Sno'
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I saw this on an active page and will gladly tell you the author and give him his props if you ask.
He slipped, fell and he got back up but I will use it regardless!
“Alright. . . I am in a pissed off mood and I feel it is time to say some shit to those of you who may not be committed to your quit.
I have wanted to lay some shit down, but felt it wasn't (yet) my place because I am a retread. Here it is. Some of you are "attempting", "trying", thinking about quitting, or whatever because your girl doesn't like it or because your gums got wrecked or whatever. But you don't really want to be quit. You aren't willing to do ANYTHING to be quit. You may not even know the difference yet.
I learned it the hard way. I thought I was ready. I thought I quit for good but screwed myself and all of January 2012 over by caving when I strayed away because I thought I could do it on my own. I found out the hard way that I didn't want it bad enough.
Some of you have already caved. Some more will. Those of you who are serious will sit back and watch a recurring theme of "I thought I could do it on my own", "I quit posting roll and....", "I didn't have enough numbers", "It was late and I didn't want to wake anyone up", "I was stressed, tired, blah, blah, BLAH".
I know you all have heard this stuff a million times, but I don't care. Here it is again.
-Post roll every-day
-Keep your word
-Repeat
-Tell everyone around you that you are quit. Ask for their support.
-Involve your wife, your kids, family, anybody close to you in your quit.
-Demand that your "buddies" respect your decision. If they don't, they aren't you buddies.
-Tell dippers that you will dump their can on the floor if they let you get a hand on it.
-Get as many number as you can. I have 35 and I have used almost 20 of them. How many do you have?
Keep in touch with your quit brothers. Send them a text or call every few days just to keep an open line of communication.
-Give them your email address
-Make it IMPOSSIBLE for you to go a day without several people contacting you all day if you don't post roll.
-Have fake, gum, mints, atomic fire balls, orange peels, tea bags, ginger, seeds, whatever helps keep you quit handy at all times wherever you are.
-Be willing to do anything to get in contact with a quit brother to post roll. Call text, use a pay phone, hike to a spot with cell service, whatever.
-DO WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO TO STAY QUIT!”
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Love your quit. Keep bringing it.
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That right there is a plan of defense.
Fucking yeah! I love me some quit protection.
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Are you living your quit proactively or is it reactively??
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At a loss for words
We lost one of our guys over the weekend. Was he a random roll poster, you ask. No, in fact he never missed a day. ThatÂ’s right for 60 days like clockwork he posted. POOF- He was gone.
Who is to blame- well the guy with the smoking gun is the usual suspect - havenÂ’t heard his side of the story yet so I will reserve comment-
Lesson- commit yourself early on and get/give numbers. Along with that number swap you also give permission for the other to pound you if you donÂ’t post or ever consider caving.
THIS IS NOT A GAME BOYS!
If you do not want to make that commitment- re-think why you are here in the first place
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At a loss for words
We lost one of our guys over the weekend. Was he a random roll poster, you ask. No, in fact he never missed a day. ThatÂ’s right for 60 days like clockwork he posted. POOF- He was gone.
Who is to blame- well the guy with the smoking gun is the usual suspect - havenÂ’t heard his side of the story yet so I will reserve comment-
Lesson- commit yourself early on and get/give numbers. Along with that number swap you also give permission for the other to pound you if you donÂ’t post or ever consider caving.
THIS IS NOT A GAME BOYS!
If you do not want to make that commitment- re-think why you are here in the first place
Alright CBird - I've read all your posts and have gained much. I am sending you a PM with my # but more importantly reply back with yours. You will become my #1 on the list when shit gets tough. Sending PM now....
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At a loss for words
We lost one of our guys over the weekend. Was he a random roll poster, you ask. No, in fact he never missed a day. ThatÂ’s right for 60 days like clockwork he posted. POOF- He was gone.Â
Who is to blame-Â well the guy with the smoking gun is the usual suspect -Â havenÂ’t heard his side of the story yet so I will reserve comment-
Lesson- commit yourself early on and get/give numbers. Along with that number swap you also give permission for the other to pound you if you don’t post or ever consider caving.
THIS IS NOT A GAME BOYS!Â
If you do not want to make that commitment- re-think why you are here in the first place
Alright CBird - I've read all your posts and have gained much. I am sending you a PM with my # but more importantly reply back with yours. You will become my #1 on the list when shit gets tough. Sending PM now....
Thanks for those words but you really need to set the bar a little higher-
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle of KTC reside here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=41)
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Day 68 and the plan of action is paying it forward-
Yes, I've posted to intro pages with the how to steps or tried to help the newbies navigate the dreaded posting process.
Yesterday I start a new mission with my group and am pleased with the response ~~~so far ~~ better than 50% have responded favorably but I am wanting more.
Now its time to get into the mix- I have a number of guys who I am/will be sending weekly if not daily PMs with nuggets of knowledge I've found on these pages but also to talk straight with them - sorry so sugar coating the plain truth that no matter how long we're quit we still -(say it together) ADDICTS- albeit recovering addicts
more later
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Day 70 - went on a mission to collect as many of my group's phone numbers this week- better than expected results but man oh man it took forever to manually input those into my phone-
If you are going to do a mass PM blast- I suggest you have your group call ur phone so all you have to do is personalize their number-
all of mine start KTC then their name or handle
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Day 83 and I feel a rant coming -
Over the last week or two I have seen a number of caves. "I had a couple too many during my first week or two of my quit. I slipped up, I was stressed out, I saw a buddy and he had a dip in and without thinking I asked him for one, blah blah blah blah!!!-
First - what are doing drinking anyway- get serious or get out- Are you setting a pattern of behavior by caving every time adversity faces you? “Buddy” really – NO FRIEND of mine would even consider offering me a dip of Copenstanken !
Get real guys – go back to “Hell week” and relive that experience in your head . If that’s not enough, how about all the other physical ailments Ms. Niccy has thrown at us over the last 80 + days.
Still not convinced, revisit that discussion in your head and heart about quitting in the first place - If you havenÂ’t had that discussion yet and are still quit, I employ you to do so otherwise there is no conviction in your decision and will be blown like a reed in the wind. It's time to man up and stay true to your word!
This roller coaster we're on changes all the time. Keeping one eye on the rear view mirror to keep grounded (learning from the past) and the other looking forward so you can navigate around the upcoming pot holes.
Coach Steve, hereÂ’s the soap box back Â….
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Day 83 and I feel a rank coming -
Over the last week or two I have seen a number of caves. "I had a couple too many during my first week or two of my quit. I slipped up, I was stressed out, I saw a buddy and he had a dip in and without thinking I asked him for one, blah blah blah blah!!!-
First - what are doing drinking anyway- get serious or get out- Are you setting a pattern of behavior by caving every time adversity faces you? “Buddy” really – NO FRIEND of mine would even consider offering me a dip of Copenstanken !
Get real guys – go back to “Hell week” and relive that experience in your head . If that’s not enough, how about all the other physical ailments Ms. Niccy has thrown at us over the last 80 + days.
Still not convinced, revisit that discussion in your head and heart about quitting in the first place - If you havenÂ’t had that discussion yet and are still quit, I employ you to do so otherwise there is no conviction in your decision and will be blown like a reed in the wind. It's time to man up and stay true to your word!
This roller coaster we're on changes all the time. Keeping one eye on the rear view mirror to keep grounded (learning from the past) and the other looking forward so you can navigate around the upcoming pot holes.
Coach Steve, hereÂ’s the soap box back Â….
'clap'
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My mind always races while I doing yard work - sometimes it's just random stuff that is meaningless but today I came away with a question for myself and for you quitters reading this and believe it's applicable in Day1 or Day gazillion
Who's quit are you impacting today??
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My mind always races while I doing yard work - sometimes it's just random stuff that is meaningless but today I came away with a question for myself and for you quitters reading this and believe it's applicable in Day1 or Day gazillion
Who's quit are you impacting today??
You never really know unless someone speaks up. No matter though. You must understand that at the minimum, by posting roll everyday and keeping your word, you are showing someone else how to quit by your example, that it can be done, that they too can quit and stay that way.
Everything else is gravy.
On occasion, you will see a post or get a PM from someone saying something like, you were the first to PM me your number, yeah I never used it but it made my quit stronger. Or, You told me I could not cave without going through you first and that made all the difference. Or, you simply told me I could do this.
For every one of those, consider there are at least ten times that many you will never know about.
Ripples in the pond my friend. Do what you can to help when you can. What comes around goes around, ten fold.
Apologies for rambling,
It's a fine day to be quit.
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I'm impacting the only quit I can control....mine. If by some chance my actions impact other quitters whether that be through my posts, texts, chat, etc then so be it. I suppose its also a question of "who will open up their mind or lines of communication enough to permit you to impact their quit?"
As for you Cbird, you can impact my quit all day long.
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I'm impacting the only quit I can control....mine. If by some chance my actions impact other quitters whether that be through my posts, texts, chat, etc then so be it. I suppose its also a question of "who will open up their mind or lines of communication enough to permit you to impact their quit?"
As for you Cbird, you can impact my quit all day long.
Say it isn't so... did we just a have a "Top Gun" Kilmer/Cruise moment? 'crackup'
All seriousness aside * I mean kidding * It's great to be quit with you!!
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I'm impacting the only quit I can control....mine. If by some chance my actions impact other quitters whether that be through my posts, texts, chat, etc then so be it. I suppose its also a question of "who will open up their mind or lines of communication enough to permit you to impact their quit?"
As for you Cbird, you can impact my quit all day long.
Say it isn't so... did we just a have a "Top Gun" Kilmer/Cruise moment? 'crackup'
All seriousness aside * I mean kidding * It's great to be quit with you!!
If that's the case then you should have responded, "Bullshit, you can impact mine."
This is ghost rider requesting a fly by......
Negative ghost rider the pattern is full........
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Stay alert guys- the confidence level might be running high as we near HOF but if the recent posts over the last week indicate the Nic Bitch is not dead nor has she decided to give April 2012 a free ride to HOF. She doesnÂ’t care what day you are on 1, 100, 1000- if she can get you to slip she wins
She’s lurking in the background, just waiting for a tiny gap to pollute us again. She’ll wear disguises to try to worm her way back into our lives. Just one, it’s okay, you deserve it for doing so well. It’s alright this (pick your tobacco product) doesn’t really count – you need one. Plug in any ‘conditional situation’ you want but the answer must always be NO!
I’ve taken on the attitude of shooting to kill – God will separate them out later- Not literally, but mentally , I haven’t turned into a psycho killer yet.
We have busy lives that put us into harmÂ’s way or in the Nic BitchÂ’s path every day. No one is gets a free pass. Your enemy, this demon spawn called nicotine prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Be on your guard at all time because it is your life you are protecting. We canÂ’t isolate ourselves everyday so we must attack her every day. WeÂ’re not playing prevent defense any longer. This should be an all-out aerial, ground and sea attack.
Keep your head on swivel and be ready to reach out and support anyone who might be wavering. If you are wavering- reach out to someone. Don’t let pride get in the way. If the overwhelming support over the last two weeks has shown it strengthens the one who needed the help but conversely it strengthens the quit of the helper. Be willing to accept the help even if ‘you’ve passed the crave/cave’ scenario.
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Stay alert guys- the confidence level might be running high as we near HOF but if the recent posts over the last week indicate the Nic Bitch is not dead nor has she decided to give April 2012 a free ride to HOF. She doesnÂ’t care what day you are on 1, 100, 1000- if she can get you to slip she wins
She’s lurking in the background, just waiting for a tiny gap to pollute us again. She’ll wear disguises to try to worm her way back into our lives. Just one, it’s okay, you deserve it for doing so well. It’s alright this (pick your tobacco product) doesn’t really count – you need one. Plug in any ‘conditional situation’ you want but the answer must always be NO!
I’ve taken on the attitude of shooting to kill – God will separate them out later- Not literally, but mentally , I haven’t turned into a psycho killer yet.
We have busy lives that put us into harmÂ’s way or in the Nic BitchÂ’s path every day. No one is gets a free pass. Your enemy, this demon spawn called nicotine prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Be on your guard at all time because it is your life you are protecting. We canÂ’t isolate ourselves everyday so we must attack her every day. WeÂ’re not playing prevent defense any longer. This should be an all-out aerial, ground and sea attack.
Keep your head on swivel and be ready to reach out and support anyone who might be wavering. If you are wavering- reach out to someone. Don’t let pride get in the way. If the overwhelming support over the last two weeks has shown it strengthens the one who needed the help but conversely it strengthens the quit of the helper. Be willing to accept the help even if ‘you’ve passed the crave/cave’ scenario.
Good stuff. Thanks for posting and keep leading the way. I agree with you, thoughts of the HOF are great and all but that is only the first milestone - it is not the goal. The goal is to remain quit, forever. We reach that by quitting one day a time. I love your thoughts on this as a war, and every day is a new battle. Some easy and some hard. But, we all can win the battle without thinking about the war. Around here we quit one day at a time.
Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks for posting, I enjoy reading your posts. Keep them up, they are big help.
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Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.
Yesterday was a interesting day. Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.
I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.
My choice of church I worship in is a preference.
Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot
” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.
We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.
This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.
Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!
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Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.
Yesterday was a interesting day. Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.
I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.
My choice of church I worship in is a preference.
Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot
” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.
We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.
This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.
Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!
Great powerful stuff Cbird!!
Very inspiring and you are truly an example of what being quit and taking a lead is all about!
I am truly proud to be quit with you and as your about to enter into the Hall of Fame, you should be very proud as well. You should be proud of your commitment, conviction, and your resolve!!!
Keep on keeping on quiter!!
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Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.
Yesterday was a interesting day.  Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.Â
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.Â
I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.
My choice of church I worship in is a preference.
Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot
” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.
We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.
This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.Â
Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!
Great powerful stuff Cbird!!
Very inspiring and you are truly an example of what being quit and taking a lead is all about!
I am truly proud to be quit with you and as your about to enter into the Hall of Fame, you should be very proud as well. You should be proud of your commitment, conviction, and your resolve!!!
Keep on keeping on quiter!!
Nice work Bird!! and what a special day to hit the Hall!! I love it when other old farts like me make it to the Hall and beyond and discover a whole new self after being a slave for so long!!! You're doing great and I am proud of you!!! Stick around, help a newbie,and pay it forward.
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Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.
Yesterday was a interesting day. Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.
I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.
My choice of church I worship in is a preference.
Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot
” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.
We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.
This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.
Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!
Nice work Cbird.
I agree with your sentiment, this site works because we re-inforce one another. Posting roll is that principle "act" that demonstrates your quit.
I've only been quit for 54 days so far, but it is pretty obvious to me that half the the people who get to this site are not ready to quit, period. So, that being the case, of course it is too difficult to post roll every morning, or to avoid drinking, etc. They simply are not ready to be quit.
Proud to be quit with you, congrats on your approaching HOF....
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Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.
Yesterday was a interesting day.  Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.Â
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.Â
I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.
My choice of church I worship in is a preference.
Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot
” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.
We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.
This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.Â
Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!
Nice work Cbird.
I agree with your sentiment, this site works because we re-inforce one another. Posting roll is that principle "act" that demonstrates your quit.
I've only been quit for 54 days so far, but it is pretty obvious to me that half the the people who get to this site are not ready to quit, period. So, that being the case, of course it is too difficult to post roll every morning, or to avoid drinking, etc. They simply are not ready to be quit.
Proud to be quit with you, congrats on your approaching HOF....
Cbird - great post. You were the first person to PM me in this quit and I have enjoyed reading all your posts. 5 days til the hall - that is awesome. You have been a great quit brother because in the beginning you have reached out to newbies like me and have lead the way. Keep up the great work. Continue to post and pave the way for the rest of us. Very proud to be quit with you.
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Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.
Yesterday was a interesting day.  Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.Â
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.Â
I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.
My choice of church I worship in is a preference.
Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot
” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.
We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.
This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.Â
Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!
Nice work Cbird.
I agree with your sentiment, this site works because we re-inforce one another. Posting roll is that principle "act" that demonstrates your quit.
I've only been quit for 54 days so far, but it is pretty obvious to me that half the the people who get to this site are not ready to quit, period. So, that being the case, of course it is too difficult to post roll every morning, or to avoid drinking, etc. They simply are not ready to be quit.
Proud to be quit with you, congrats on your approaching HOF....
Cbird - great post. You were the first person to PM me in this quit and I have enjoyed reading all your posts. 5 days til the hall - that is awesome. You have been a great quit brother because in the beginning you have reached out to newbies like me and have lead the way. Keep up the great work. Continue to post and pave the way for the rest of us. Very proud to be quit with you.
Not only a kick ass quitter but a leader as well.
Lead on Sir.
I will quit with you any day.
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Day 98
Two observations, actually one with two applications. I know your siting there saying geez, here we go again, doesnÂ’t this guy every come out and say something straight out.
IÂ’ve read some posts recently about HOFerÂ’s experiencing the toughest days of their quit following 100. Maybe the nic bitch decided to take another serious run at them, thinking the celebration time might be her window of opportunity. Maybe it was the simple fact of short-sighted goals. Say what? IÂ’ll explain.
When you started your quit, did you look set HOF as a goal or just a milestone marker? IÂ’m not there yet but itÂ’s a sign post, a marker telling me IÂ’m headed in the right direction. When I hit 100 on Sunday, guess what, itÂ’s another day. When I post on Monday, oh yeah thatÂ’s another day also; albeit 101. I will not be cured at 100 or ever- I will be a recovering addicting battling my poor judgment as my father (love ya Dad!) used to say for the rest of my life.
Second point. Short and sweet- IÂ’m not calling anyone out because I see the value in verbally committing to posting daily till the Second Floor butÂ’s almost identical to the Hall. Yes, it would nice to get to the 2nd Floor, but it will be another day and another sign post reaffirming IÂ’m still on the right road. The ongoing question of will I post roll, Nope sorry, you guys are stuck with me.
I think this thread brings light to Life Past 100 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=1770)
IÂ’ll shuffle off now. Remember the meaning of Sunday
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Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter. Remeber the true meaning of today- I will and will never forget this one.
Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!
ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!
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Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter. Remeber the true meaning of today- I will and will never forget this one.
Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!
ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!
Congrats brother!!!!!
Quit on quiter!!!
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Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter. Remeber the true meaning of today- I will and will never forget this one.
Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!
ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!
Congrats CBird! Proud to be quit with you.
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Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter. Remeber the true meaning of today- I will and will never forget this one.
Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!
ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!
Congrats CBird! Proud to be quit with you.
Congrats Sir. Enjoy the day, You earned it.
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Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter. Remeber the true meaning of today- I will and will never forget this one.
Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!
ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!
Congrats CBird! Proud to be quit with you.
Congrats Sir. Enjoy the day, You earned it.
Congrats Cbird. You have definitely earned it. Have a great Easter Sunday, enjoy the day, your first Easter in a long, long time without a chew. Continue to lead the way.
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Day 104
A mix of emotions crowds my thought this morning regarding the recent posts by a couple of dropouts from April 2012. I sit here speechless - right hold the applause
Two separate speeches from two members of the glass of April (albeit not active members) decided to give this site credit for the quit and in the same breath flipped off most everyone on the site. If spite or anger is what drives any decision, history and my experience shows that it will end poorly.
This site is based on brotherhood, accountability and success. The first two are achieved by posting roll on a daily basis and the latter is the culmination or the fruition of the first two. If you decide not to post roll daily, YOU WILL CATCH FLACK. It part of the reprogramming of our habits. Along with the reprogramming, the vets offer up their experience and warn of activities that are best to avoid early in oneÂ’s quit.
In both instances, each of these guys were not willing post regularly or avoid certain activities early in their quit, so they reaped the whirlwind of the vets trying to help these guys adopt new habits to offset nicotine. Feel free to crawl back through the annals of April 2012 and you will plainly see “strongly worded encouragement” being offered. In the end, both of these guys left the site saying the “internet tough guy” role was too much. Guess neither of these guys were ever underclassmen or the “fish” on a sports team.
Being able to separate the emotion and rage of your present circumstances while a vet is “bullying” you is critical. Did I explode? Yes. It might be hard to find but it’s there. Would I have handled it differently now, probably but I am glad that I didn’t put petty emotion in front of my brotherhood.
If you do decide to leave this site, for whatever reason do it with class and dignity.
Above all STAY QUIT!
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Day 104
A mix of emotions crowds my thought this morning regarding the recent posts by a couple of dropouts from April 2012. I sit here speechless - right hold the applause
Two separate speeches from two members of the glass of April (albeit not active members) decided to give this site credit for the quit and in the same breath flipped off most everyone on the site. If spite or anger is what drives any decision, history and my experience shows that it will end poorly.
This site is based on brotherhood, accountability and success. The first two are achieved by posting roll on a daily basis and the latter is the culmination or the fruition of the first two. If you decide not to post roll daily, YOU WILL CATCH FLACK. It part of the reprogramming of our habits. Along with the reprogramming, the vets offer up their experience and warn of activities that are best to avoid early in oneÂ’s quit.
In both instances, each of these guys were not willing post regularly or avoid certain activities early in their quit, so they reaped the whirlwind of the vets trying to help these guys adopt new habits to offset nicotine. Feel free to crawl back through the annals of April 2012 and you will plainly see “strongly worded encouragement” being offered. In the end, both of these guys left the site saying the “internet tough guy” role was too much. Guess neither of these guys were ever underclassmen or the “fish” on a sports team.
Being able to separate the emotion and rage of your present circumstances while a vet is “bullying” you is critical. Did I explode? Yes. It might be hard to find but it’s there. Would I have handled it differently now, probably but I am glad that I didn’t put petty emotion in front of my brotherhood.
If you do decide to leave this site, for whatever reason do it with class and dignity.
Above all STAY QUIT!
Very well put!
The bottom line here is everyone came to this site for the HELP! I am not sure why when they get the help they then decide to go all molly pissy pants and take their ball and go home.......
I agree with Cbird in that no matter what stay quit and I also agree that if you are going to leave do so with class.
Just my $.02
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Day 104
A mix of emotions crowds my thought this morning regarding the recent posts by a couple of dropouts from April 2012. I sit here speechless - right hold the applause
Two separate speeches from two members of the glass of April (albeit not active members) decided to give this site credit for the quit and in the same breath flipped off most everyone on the site. If spite or anger is what drives any decision, history and my experience shows that it will end poorly.Â
This site is based on brotherhood, accountability and success. The first two are achieved by posting roll on a daily basis and the latter is the culmination or the fruition of the first two. If you decide not to post roll daily, YOU WILL CATCH FLACK. It part of the reprogramming of our habits. Along with the reprogramming, the vets offer up their experience and warn of activities that are best to avoid early in one’s quit.
In both instances, each of these guys were not willing post regularly or avoid certain activities early in their quit, so they reaped the whirlwind of the vets trying to help these guys adopt new habits to offset nicotine. Feel free to crawl back through the annals of April 2012 and you will plainly see “strongly worded encouragement” being offered. In the end, both of these guys left the site saying the “internet tough guy” role was too much. Guess neither of these guys were ever underclassmen or the “fish” on a sports team.Â
Being able to separate the emotion and rage of your present circumstances while a vet is “bullying” you is critical. Did I explode? Yes. It might be hard to find but it’s there. Would I have handled it differently now, probably but I am glad that I didn’t put petty emotion in front of my brotherhood.
If you do decide to leave this site, for whatever reason do it with class and dignity.
Above all STAY QUIT!
Very well put!
The bottom line here is everyone came to this site for the HELP! I am not sure why when they get the help they then decide to go all molly pissy pants and take their ball and go home.......
I agree with Cbird in that no matter what stay quit and I also agree that if you are going to leave do so with class.
Just my $.02
Well put Cbird, and you know I feel exactly the same way. I would like to add one thing though and I'll keep it brief since it's your Intro thread.
This site is littered with stories of quitters who tried once, told everyone to fuck off, then failed, and then came back and accepted the err of their ways. It is also littered with poor souls that told everyone to fuck off, failed, but did not return because of their foolish pride or because of shame. Then you have our two most recent April dropouts. They profess not to need KTC or any of the accountability that it provides, yet they took the time to return and post a BS HOF speech. At least one of them has returned and taken the time to re-engage on the forums under the guise that "he just wanted to piss Coach Steve off because I called him out."
If you ask me, you two ass clowns need KTC and us more than you'd like to admit. Even if it's just the spite that's driving your quits right now. Well....who do you think created those spiteful feelings? That's right, US. As always, I hope you stay quit.
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Day 104
A mix of emotions crowds my thought this morning regarding the recent posts by a couple of dropouts from April 2012. I sit here speechless - right hold the applause
Two separate speeches from two members of the glass of April (albeit not active members) decided to give this site credit for the quit and in the same breath flipped off most everyone on the site. If spite or anger is what drives any decision, history and my experience shows that it will end poorly.Â
This site is based on brotherhood, accountability and success. The first two are achieved by posting roll on a daily basis and the latter is the culmination or the fruition of the first two. If you decide not to post roll daily, YOU WILL CATCH FLACK. It part of the reprogramming of our habits. Along with the reprogramming, the vets offer up their experience and warn of activities that are best to avoid early in one’s quit.
In both instances, each of these guys were not willing post regularly or avoid certain activities early in their quit, so they reaped the whirlwind of the vets trying to help these guys adopt new habits to offset nicotine. Feel free to crawl back through the annals of April 2012 and you will plainly see “strongly worded encouragement” being offered. In the end, both of these guys left the site saying the “internet tough guy” role was too much. Guess neither of these guys were ever underclassmen or the “fish” on a sports team.Â
Being able to separate the emotion and rage of your present circumstances while a vet is “bullying” you is critical. Did I explode? Yes. It might be hard to find but it’s there. Would I have handled it differently now, probably but I am glad that I didn’t put petty emotion in front of my brotherhood.
If you do decide to leave this site, for whatever reason do it with class and dignity.
Above all STAY QUIT!
Very well put!
The bottom line here is everyone came to this site for the HELP! I am not sure why when they get the help they then decide to go all molly pissy pants and take their ball and go home.......
I agree with Cbird in that no matter what stay quit and I also agree that if you are going to leave do so with class.
Just my $.02
Well put Cbird, and you know I feel exactly the same way. I would like to add one thing though and I'll keep it brief since it's your Intro thread.
This site is littered with stories of quitters who tried once, told everyone to fuck off, then failed, and then came back and accepted the err of their ways. It is also littered with poor souls that told everyone to fuck off, failed, but did not return because of their foolish pride or because of shame. Then you have our two most recent April dropouts. They profess not to need KTC or any of the accountability that it provides, yet they took the time to return and post a BS HOF speech. At least one of them has returned and taken the time to re-engage on the forums under the guise that "he just wanted to piss Coach Steve off because I called him out."
If you ask me, you two ass clowns need KTC and us more than you'd like to admit. Even if it's just the spite that's driving your quits right now. Well....who do you think created those spiteful feelings? That's right, US. As always, I hope you stay quit.
i like this ship but i really don't care for it that a few "quitters" feel it necessary to say they're quit but, as we say in texas, act ugly.
everything about ktc is about support and help and if somebody gets their feathers ruffled it's their shit. defensiveness, irritability, shadow, not dealing with their own stuff.
but then, that's pretty much how everything is - it's just that this community super-charges it.
it's like what they say about being famous; if you're a kind person before you get famous, you'll just be more kind when everyone's watching. if you're a dickhead before you get famous, you'll be the biggest dickhead on earth when you're in the spotlight.
the quit brings out everything that's in there. just more so. and there's a lot that we like to keep in the shadows if we can. especially cuz we're addicts and we don't think straight about our addiction and the issues that go with it.
you think the problem is ktc? it's just a big mirror.
boom.
bluebonnetman
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Day 106-
Think the nic bitch is working overtime. I’ve had 3 dip dreams in the first 100 days or so and have had a dream the last three nights in a row now. Wondering if it’s the workout program – infant stages of marathon training in Dec 2012
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Day 106-
Think the nic bitch is working overtime. I’ve had 3 dip dreams in the first 100 days or so and have had a dream the last three nights in a row now. Wondering if it’s the workout program – infant stages of marathon training in Dec 2012
I think its your free mind playing games with you!
The nic-bitch is a sneaky take every opportunity she can kinda bitch so anytime you feel good about yourself or start to relax she will try to pop in to say hello and try to make you cave!
You stay strong and stay focused and she will realize your resolve will not give in and she will again go away!
Keep on quiting quiter!!!
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Day 106-
Think the nic bitch is working overtime. I’ve had 3 dip dreams in the first 100 days or so and have had a dream the last three nights in a row now. Wondering if it’s the workout program – infant stages of marathon training in Dec 2012
I think its your free mind playing games with you!
The nic-bitch is a sneaky take every opportunity she can kinda bitch so anytime you feel good about yourself or start to relax she will try to pop in to say hello and try to make you cave!
You stay strong and stay focused and she will realize your resolve will not give in and she will again go away!
Keep on quiting quiter!!!
I spent roughly 25 years stuffing cancer candy in my pie hole. At 500+ days I still get dip dreams. They're not every night but they happen. Keep fighting. As long as you're riding goats and sucking cancer candy in your dreams and not in the conscious moments of life, you're a step ahead.
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day 110
things I wished I had learned in the first week here
I saw this line a week ago. The "tools plus the personal contacts made on KTC are like bullets." They must be loaded with determination, the gun must be aimed accurately and then the trigger must be pulled in order to hit your target.
Building friendships among your quit brothers adds another layer to your quit but it is action oriented and for many it will take you out of your comfort level. It takes time to seek someone out, to get to know them, to share with them and soon trust them. How likely are you to cheat on your friend?
Get outside of yourself and stop focusing only on yourself. But IÂ’m hurting you say. I reply, go find someone who is hurting more. Find a way to encourage or challenge your brother to take one more step. When you stop focusing on your own pain and help another, two quits are strengthened in the process.
Use the ChatLive room- a whole different environment all together
Exercise coupled with an increase of water consumption, to date, has been one of the best activities to combat the nic bitch. Exercise and water will help flush out the poison weÂ’ve ingested for years and it is good for every aspect of your quit. The release of the anxiousness, pent up anger or rage with the benefit of dedicated thought time. Start becoming a better man/woman. If the stress and rage becomes too much, log on and vent to your group. Never, and I mean never vent on your family.
WeÂ’re learning to recondition our thought and response methods. .ItÂ’s funny how we like to romance our history with nicotine. We had all the same emotional ups and downs we have now. What did nicotine really do ~ nothing. There is no clarity enhancing characteristic in the chemical compound of nicotine, we just associated it and choose to remember it that way.
No fingerprint is identical; neither is the quit for any member here; however, you are joining an organization created by quitters and this site has seen it all. Remember this: “It ain’t personal, it’s about the quit” and in most cases the guys offering you advice are trying to help you so just listen. Your "quit is in infancy stage" so park your attitude and ego. You are not a special butterfly.
This site is based on honor, brotherhood, accountability and success. What are you doing with your quit when no one is watching?
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Today we are witness to another cave.
Folks, how many times does this have to happen before it sinks in?
12,775 days, that is how long I polluted my body with nicotine. IÂ’m posting for the 112th consecutive time of my 112 day quit. Bully for me? Sure if posting 100% meant that I was free for life, unfortunately it means diddly squat! I take that back, it means I am embracing the brotherhood concept this site was built upon. The WE as my quit brother and friend calls it is what will bind us together, help us on our daily fight as well as lift us up or give us a kick in the shorts if we need it.
I canÂ’t count the number of caves that have been posted here since my quit started last New YearÂ’s Eve but I am willing to bet nearly 100% of them were the result of the caver drifting away.
Do yourself a favor – get serious or get out
I am a QLF Crewmember (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=6349)
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This is WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT
QLF
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How do we judge success here? Easy right, we stay quit. Zero Tolerance is the benchmark.
ItÂ’s a lofty goal, especially for the new quitter. Our nicotine lace minds can see ourselves quit for all of 1 day max and itÂ’s screaming for the next fix. ItÂ’s a physical and mental conditioning that we have allowed ourselves to fall into. How do we get out of said trap?
Do we subscribe to the hardcore boot camp reprogramming or is a laissez-faire mentality the way to go? Some of you already know me and my stance on the subject so for you new guys, itÂ’s not the latter. There is no negotiating with the nic bitch. Let me be perfectly clear here. It should be a black and white not grey area question to be answered.
Coach Steve has dubbed the phrase QLF (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=6349). donÂ’t know what that means? Click on the linked QLF and read it QLF is an attitude. You do one thing over and over and it becomes second nature. When you take nicotine off the table every morning without argument and repeat to yourself, QLF, it also becomes a mantra.
Mantra, an expression or idea that is repeated, often without thinking about it and closely associated with something.- Yeah, just like my quit!
OopsÂ… I touched on a sore subject. Taking nicotine off the table every day but posting roll. Why is that concept so difficult to wrap our brains around? Is it because we donÂ’t want to burn our bridges? Yes, we kind of want to be around for our wives/families with jaw intact??? Really- I want to live life to the fullest and enjoy every day God gives me. Posting roll is our way of committing ourselves and telling our brothers/sisters that we will look each other in the eye and swear by all things holy that we will not use nicotine today. I guess if you donÂ’t have that same conviction, you shouldnÂ’t bother reading the rest of this post.
Still with me? Good! Good read QLF (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=6349) again and come back. You energized? What is your quit meter measuring? Mushroom Cloud Laying MFer - Superfly TNT - IÂ’m the Guns of Navarone. You ain't got no problem, Jules. I'm on the mfer. Go back in there, chill them nxxxxxs out and wait for the Wolf who should be coming directly. (little Pulp Fiction)
So weÂ’ve agreed to:
Post roll daily
We fulfill our promise
We repeat
With nicotine off the table every morning, our brains can start to focus on other things that we may have neglected over the years. Guilty as charged. IÂ’ve tried to make a mental note of thinking through my entire response before letting my mouth get too far ahead of me. Secondly, I have set myself a 34 week training program to run a marathon. This might not be what you need or want to work on, but find something that will challenge you physically, mentally and spiritually.
WeÂ’ve got a lot of living left. Get to it
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Day 153
It's been said so many times on this site - it's not personal, it's about the quit or take what you can and leave the rest...
Filter out everything else out- the only thing of importance is your quit and keeping your word to your brothers and sisters here
everything else is noise
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155
On and on, it never stops ~ some group is always moaning about posting - or some re-tread comes back in posting Day 1 again and uses the I didn't post roll often enough and slipped away.
This site is about accountability-responsible to somebody or for something
So the $64,000 question is who are you responsible to and who is depending on you?
If you didnÂ’t post roll one day, how many people would notice? Likewise, how many people out there are you holding accountable if they miss?
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155
On and on, it never stops ~ some group is always moaning about posting - or some re-tread comes back in posting Day 1 again and uses the I didn't post roll often enough and slipped away.
This site is about accountability-responsible to somebody or for something
So the $64,000 question is who are you responsible to and who is depending on you?
If you didnÂ’t post roll one day, how many people would notice? Likewise, how many people out there are you holding accountable if they miss?
I love your post.
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155
On and on, it never stops ~ some group is always moaning about posting - or some re-tread comes back in posting Day 1 again and uses the I didn't post roll often enough and slipped away.
This site is about accountability-responsible to somebody or for something
So the $64,000 question is who are you responsible to and who is depending on you?
If you didn’t post roll one day, how many people would notice? Likewise, how many people out there are you holding accountable if they miss?
I love your post.
Agreed!
Use the site for its purpose and all gets better!
Accountability!
Get numbers and use numbers! Reach out and help and you will develop a much stronger QUIT!!
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What can help you to not get separated from your quit?
How strong is the anchor line connecting you to your quit?
So you decided you have had enough of being a slave to nicotine and joined this accountability quit site to help you. OK, thatÂ’s one degree or connection point of your quit.
You post roll every morning in your quit group. Now youÂ’re up to two.
You enlist friends and family to keep you on the straight and narrow. Watch out, itÂ’s level three.
You get bold and swap an email address or phone number. Moving on upÂ… to the fourth rung.
You actually use that connect info and speak or email your new found quit ally. Scary now youÂ’re at level five.
You get involved in a noobies quit and ask them to post in your group and you post in theirs. Getting tightly wound and bound to your quit at level six.
You create a group inside you class that will hold each other accountable to posting every day without argument.
Nice, youÂ’ve reached the seventh level of separation.
This is not an exhaust list but try it and then add on to it.
Each one of these connection points will help minimize your separation. Try breaking a rope made of seven different chords woven tightly together.
If you are having difficulties in your quit, give this a try. I donÂ’t have a white paper study on the strength of quit relative to the amount of effort and involvement on this site. I can tell you with certainty, if you do nothing to strengthen your quit, the probability of you returning one day to post Day 1 is dramatically higher.
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Here we go again – another handful of cavers limping into the new Pre- HOF class and low and behold we have a few with some serious days quit – supposedly 600 and another recent HOF is now deemed as a re-tread.
Anger and shock are just a couple of my immediate reactions.
Angered and shocked that they would be so careless with something they fought so long to protect. But one thing I am not and that is doubtful. I will not let the negative actions of a handful of people shake my resolve
How do I prevent a cave from happening to me?
The first one is second nature to me now on day 174 Post daily.
Secondly, renew you quit on a regular basis. Make it a habit of retracing your steps by going back and reading through the suck period, you guys remember thatÂ….Day 1 through whatever before you felt like you could walk in public without ripping into someone. How many of our spouses would let us get away with the argument, I told you I loved you on our wedding day and not repeat it again?? If you donÂ’t love yourself enough to recommit to your quit then why did you make the decision in the first place?
Pay if forward. The more invest in others here they become and it also strengthens the Brotherhood of KTC. ItÂ’s kind of a catch 22 also, if youÂ’re helping a newbie, they are looking to you for guidance and now you are or should be an example for them to follow.
So the question is, does your quit merit following?
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Day 176
Just chillin on a Saturday afternoon. I worked Car Care (free oil filter change for widows and single moms at our church) this morning 7AM-Noon-
came home and went straight to the yard work task -
After the de-funking shower- updated the spreadsheet and jumped on chat - - got some running advise from the Wick-meister and found out we're going to have about 10 KTC guys show up at the DFW meet on Tues.
I was reading some of the posts in Sept and it dawned on my I didn't put in pinch of Hooch before hitting the yards today. That is the 1st time in 35 yrs to mow a yard without copenstankin or Hooch
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Day 176
Just chillin on a Saturday afternoon. I worked Car Care (free oil filter change for widows and single moms at our church) this morning 7AM-Noon-
came home and went straight to the yard work task -
After the de-funking shower- updated the spreadsheet and jumped on chat - - got some running advise from the Wick-meister and found out we're going to have about 10 KTC guys show up at the DFW meet on Tues.
I was reading some of the posts in Sept and it dawned on my I didn't put in pinch of Hooch before hitting the yards today. That is the 1st time in 35 yrs to mow a yard without copenstankin or Hooch
Nice work CBird. Good to hear there is a guy there without nicotine.
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Day 192
I guess I'm wired differently - if I caved and broke my promise to myself, God, family and all the support here, I would feel like I betrayed every trust imaginable.
I donÂ’t expect re-treads to grovel but show some humility and respect of other quitters who day in and day out keep their promise and try to be active role models to the younger quitters.
I don’t remember who wrote it but the say was: “the tools on this site are ammunition for your quit gun; however, it is completely up to you to load the gun and pull the trigger when being attacked. You failed to either load the gun or pull the trigger. It’s time to identify the answer and then further explore why.
Did life just get so difficult you had to poison your body again with nicotine? Better question, did nicotine make all your problems disappear?
Post roll
Keep promise
Repeat tomorrow
Everyone has read this but not everyone will commit this as a daily mantra.
Choose which side of the fence you want to be on because straddling it, isnÂ’t an option in the long run.
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Day 192
I guess I'm wired differently - if I caved and broke my promise to myself, God, family and all the support here, I would feel like I betrayed every trust imaginable.
I donÂ’t expect re-treads to grovel but show some humility and respect of other quitters who day in and day out keep their promise and try to be active role models to the younger quitters.
I don’t remember who wrote it but the say was: “the tools on this site are ammunition for your quit gun; however, it is completely up to you to load the gun and pull the trigger when being attacked. You failed to either load the gun or pull the trigger. It’s time to identify the answer and then further explore why.
Did life just get so difficult you had to poison your body again with nicotine? Better question, did nicotine make all your problems disappear?
Post roll
Keep promise
Repeat tomorrow
Everyone has read this but not everyone will commit this as a daily mantra.
Choose which side of the fence you want to be on because straddling it, isnÂ’t an option in the long run.
You took the words right out of my mouth Brother! Quit like fuck with you today!
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Day 192
I guess I'm wired differently - if I caved and broke my promise to myself, God, family and all the support here, I would feel like I betrayed every trust imaginable.Â
I donÂ’t expect re-treads to grovel but show some humility and respect of other quitters who day in and day out keep their promise and try to be active role models to the younger quitters.Â
I donÂ’t remember who wrote it but the say was: “the tools on this site are ammunition for your quit gun; however, it is completely up to you to load the gun and pull the trigger when being attacked. You failed to either load the gun or pull the trigger. ItÂ’s time to identify the answer and then further explore why.Â
Did life just get so difficult you had to poison your body again with nicotine? Better question, did nicotine make all your problems disappear?
Post roll
Keep promise
Repeat tomorrow
Everyone has read this but not everyone will commit this as a daily mantra.Â
Choose which side of the fence you want to be on because straddling it, isnÂ’t an option in the long run.
You took the words right out of my mouth Brother! Quit like fuck with you today!
Good stuff Cbird!!!
Very well put, its the detmination and intensity that keep the quit going strong and the resolve to not fail!
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Day 176
Just chillin on a Saturday afternoon. I worked Car Care (free oil filter change for widows and single moms at our church) this morning 7AM-Noon-
came home and went straight to the yard work task -
After the de-funking shower- updated the spreadsheet and jumped on chat - - got some running advise from the Wick-meister and found out we're going to have about 10 KTC guys show up at the DFW meet on Tues.
I was reading some of the posts in Sept and it dawned on my I didn't put in pinch of Hooch before hitting the yards today. That is the 1st time in 35 yrs to mow a yard without copenstankin or Hooch
Nice work CBird. Good to hear there is a guy there without nicotine.
Eventually you will not even have the Hooch. Freedom is an amazing thing !!
STAY QUIT
Greg
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Day 176
Just chillin on a Saturday afternoon. I worked Car Care (free oil filter change for widows and single moms at our church) this morning 7AM-Noon-
came home and went straight to the yard work task -
After the de-funking shower- updated the spreadsheet and jumped on chat - - got some running advise from the Wick-meister and found out we're going to have about 10 KTC guys show up at the DFW meet on Tues.
I was reading some of the posts in Sept and it dawned on my I didn't put in pinch of Hooch before hitting the yards today. That is the 1st time in 35 yrs to mow a yard without copenstankin or Hooch
Nice work CBird. Good to hear there is a guy there without nicotine.
Eventually you will not even have the Hooch. Freedom is an amazing thing !!
STAY QUIT
Greg
All the positive comments and report are uplifting and boost my quit! Thank You!
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Day 192
I guess I'm wired differently - if I caved and broke my promise to myself, God, family and all the support here, I would feel like I betrayed every trust imaginable.Â
I donÂ’t expect re-treads to grovel but show some humility and respect of other quitters who day in and day out keep their promise and try to be active role models to the younger quitters.Â
I donÂ’t remember who wrote it but the say was: “the tools on this site are ammunition for your quit gun; however, it is completely up to you to load the gun and pull the trigger when being attacked. You failed to either load the gun or pull the trigger. ItÂ’s time to identify the answer and then further explore why.Â
Did life just get so difficult you had to poison your body again with nicotine?  Better question, did nicotine make all your problems disappear?
Post roll
Keep promise
Repeat tomorrow
Everyone has read this but not everyone will commit this as a daily mantra.Â
Choose which side of the fence you want to be on because straddling it, isnÂ’t an option in the long run.
You took the words right out of my mouth Brother! Quit like fuck with you today!
Good stuff Cbird!!!
Very well put, its the determination and intensity that keep the quit going strong and the resolve to not fail!
it's an extreme honor and awesome responsibility
ty
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Chalk this up to the ramblings of a 40-something white guy trying to occupy his mind while running 7 miles in the Texas heat this morning.
No, IÂ’m not Bruce Jenner by any stretch of the imagination or Hydro eitherÂ… So IÂ’m out running this morning in the drudgery of the Texas heat(thanks to my damn schnauzer for waking me and the missus up 4 times last night) needless to say, my normal 5:45AM run didnÂ’t begin until 9:00AM - ItÂ’s Friday and IÂ’m my own boss so I make the hours donÂ’t hate.
Anyway, during my run I saw three things that I am going to link together. One dead bird, one dead squirrel and one crushed empty can of Smokey Mountain Mint.
Dead bird, - maybe itÂ’s the newbie who tries to fly out of the nest too early only to find itself at the mercy of Mother Nature. New guys, stay away from alcohol or any other substance that would lower your quit resolve. Have an emergency quit plan (phone numbers, toothpicks, candy, fake herbal chew, exercise, whatever it takes to dodge a crave/cave).
Sadly, one dead squirrel. They are not cuter or rank higher in the food chain but I applaud their work ethic. They are always gathering food, storing it away. Unfortunately, it wasn’t fast enough to dodge that truck delivery poison to the local convenience store. Applies to any aged quitter – if you are not paying attention (posting, keeping your quit strong by helping others and keeping yourself and your quit bros/sisters accountable) you will “get dead”
One crushed can of Smokey Mountain Mint: I remember the littering PSA campaign of the 70s and the crying Indian, IÂ’m not applauding littering but I am glad to see there are other guys in my area using fake to keep the nic bitch off their backs.
OK, I’m done – pick which group you want to be in and OWN IT
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Chalk this up to the ramblings of a 40-something white guy trying to occupy his mind while running 7 miles in the Texas heat this morning.
No, IÂ’m not Bruce Jenner by any stretch of the imagination or Hydro eitherÂ… So IÂ’m out running this morning in the drudgery of the Texas heat(thanks to my damn schnauzer for waking me and the missus up 4 times last night) needless to say, my normal 5:45AM run didnÂ’t begin until 9:00AMÂ - ItÂ’s Friday and IÂ’m my own boss so I make the hours donÂ’t hate.
Anyway, during my run I saw three things that I am going to link together. One dead bird, one dead squirrel and one crushed empty can of Smokey Mountain Mint.
Dead bird, - maybe it’s the newbie who tries to fly out of the nest too early only to find itself at the mercy of Mother Nature. New guys, stay away from alcohol or any other substance that would lower your quit resolve. Have an emergency quit plan (phone numbers, toothpicks, candy, fake herbal chew, exercise, whatever it takes to dodge a crave/cave).
Sadly, one dead squirrel. They are not cuter or rank higher in the food chain but I applaud their work ethic. They are always gathering food, storing it away. Unfortunately, it wasn’t fast enough to dodge that truck delivery poison to the local convenience store. Applies to any aged quitter – if you are not paying attention (posting, keeping your quit strong by helping others and keeping yourself and your quit bros/sisters accountable) you will “get dead”
One crushed can of Smokey Mountain Mint:Â I remember the littering PSA campaign of the 70s and the crying Indian, IÂ’m not applauding littering but I am glad to see there are other guys in my area using fake to keep the nic bitch off their backs.
OK, I’m done – pick which group you want to be in and OWN IT
Way to get all philosophical Bird ... I like it!!
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2nd Floor today for Cbird.
Grats man.
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Congrats on hitting the second floor brother!!! 'clap'
Great accomplishment! 'clap' 'clap'
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DAY 253 -
The new class Dec 2012 is coming out of their fog- and the ongoing topic is having a quit plan and exchanging numbers.
Quit plans are critical- if you have no goal or game plan - you have no direction
Here's my .02 on digits - if all you are doing is exchanging numbers and not calling those brothers - you are nothing more than a phone book and a phone book isnÂ’t going to help you when a white knuckle crave comes crashing into your life.
I don’t want acquaintances in my phone – I want QUIT BROTHERS and the only why you develop those is through regular communication – go old school – pick up the phone and talk – it might seem uncomfortable at first but you got nothing to lose and a friend to gain who will help you in your daily fight.
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DAY 253 -
The new class Dec 2012 is coming out of their fog- and the ongoing topic is having a quit plan and exchanging numbers.
Quit plans are critical- if you have no goal or game plan - you have no direction
Here's my .02 on digits - if all you are doing is exchanging numbers and not calling those brothers - you are nothing more than a phone book and a phone book isnÂ’t going to help you when a white knuckle crave comes crashing into your life.
I don’t want acquaintances in my phone – I want QUIT BROTHERS and the only why you develop those is through regular communication – go old school – pick up the phone and talk – it might seem uncomfortable at first but you got nothing to lose and a friend to gain who will help you in your daily fight.
I agree 100% bird.
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DAY 253 -
The new class Dec 2012 is coming out of their fog- and the ongoing topic is having a quit plan and exchanging numbers.
Quit plans are critical- if you have no goal or game plan - you have no direction
Here's my .02 on digits - if all you are doing is exchanging numbers and not calling those brothers - you are nothing more than a phone book and a phone book isnÂ’t going to help you when a white knuckle crave comes crashing into your life.
I don’t want acquaintances in my phone – I want QUIT BROTHERS and the only why you develop those is through regular communication – go old school – pick up the phone and talk – it might seem uncomfortable at first but you got nothing to lose and a friend to gain who will help you in your daily fight.
I talk to Cbird on the phone more than some of my family. True story.
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DAY 253 -
The new class Dec 2012 is coming out of their fog- and the ongoing topic is having a quit plan and exchanging numbers.Â
Quit plans are critical- if you have no goal or game plan - you have no direction
Here's my .02 on digits - if all you are doing is exchanging numbers and not calling those brothers - you are nothing more than a phone book and a phone book isnÂ’t going to help you when a white knuckle crave comes crashing into your life.
I don’t want acquaintances in my phone – I want QUIT BROTHERS and the only why you develop those is through regular communication – go old school – pick up the phone and talk – it might seem uncomfortable at first but you got nothing to lose and a friend to gain who will help you in your daily fight.
I talk to Cbird on the phone more than some of my family. True story.
If you include texts, I talk to quite a few quitters on here more than most of my family.
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Over the last 300 + days I have seen a lot of quitters come and go and have witnessed the joyous occasions and the tragic. Remember all of those “instances” were excuses we used in our minds to justify using nicotine.
One thing stands out in mind as the differentiator- the finality of the word decision.
Decision- what does that word mean to you? Does it have a circumstantial equation built into it or have you drawn a line in the proverbial sand saying. “No More”. Let’s take word decision a step further and add "dedicated" to it. The good Dr. Webster defines it: committed to a goal or way of life
So we who have decided to quit poisoning our minds and bodies with nicotine have committed to a goal to no long use the drug that fogged our brains. Goals to in my world are defined and written out. My dad taught me early in life, “If you don’t write it down your chances of success are slim”. He also said I need to periodically gauge the progress of the goal and have an urgency about your decision. I use the spreadsheet to track my performance and to hold myself and my brothers/sister in quit accountable.
My decision last New Year’s Eve was my line in the sand and I resolve to daily re-commit my mind to that promise I made to myself – the guy on the other side of the mirror. I reached out and shook his hand, looked him in the eye and gave my word.
So today, Day 319, IÂ’m still here posting every damn day because in my mind, I donÂ’t want to let the door I have nailing shut to open back up, not even a crack.
Take what you want – leave the rest but you will not change my mind on the decision I have made in my heart and mind.
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Over the last 300 + days I have seen a lot of quitters come and go and have witnessed the joyous occasions and the tragic. Remember all of those “instances” were excuses we used in our minds to justify using nicotine.
One thing stands out in mind as the differentiator- the finality of the word decision.
Decision- what does that word mean to you? Does it have a circumstantial equation built into it or have you drawn a line in the proverbial sand saying. “No More”. Let’s take word decision a step further and add "dedicated" to it. The good Dr. Webster defines it: committed to a goal or way of life
So we who have decided to quit poisoning our minds and bodies with nicotine have committed to a goal to no long use the drug that fogged our brains. Goals to in my world are defined and written out. My dad taught me early in life, “If you don’t write it down your chances of success are slim”. He also said I need to periodically gauge the progress of the goal and have an urgency about your decision. I use the spreadsheet to track my performance and to hold myself and my brothers/sister in quit accountable.
My decision last New Year’s Eve was my line in the sand and I resolve to daily re-commit my mind to that promise I made to myself – the guy on the other side of the mirror. I reached out and shook his hand, looked him in the eye and gave my word.
So today, Day 319, IÂ’m still here posting every damn day because in my mind, I donÂ’t want to let the door I have nailing shut to open back up, not even a crack.
Take what you want – leave the rest but you will not change my mind on the decision I have made in my heart and mind.
Well said! You, this post and all the other quitters and their posts are the nails I use to keep my door shut. Great 300+...here's to 3000+ more
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Over the last 300 + days I have seen a lot of quitters come and go and have witnessed the joyous occasions and the tragic. Remember all of those “instances” were excuses we used in our minds to justify using nicotine.
One thing stands out in mind as the differentiator- the finality of the word decision.
Decision- what does that word mean to you? Does it have a circumstantial equation built into it or have you drawn a line in the proverbial sand saying. “No More”. Let’s take word decision a step further and add "dedicated" to it. The good Dr. Webster defines it: committed to a goal or way of life
So we who have decided to quit poisoning our minds and bodies with nicotine have committed to a goal to no long use the drug that fogged our brains. Goals to in my world are defined and written out. My dad taught me early in life, “If you don’t write it down your chances of success are slim”. He also said I need to periodically gauge the progress of the goal and have an urgency about your decision. I use the spreadsheet to track my performance and to hold myself and my brothers/sister in quit accountable.
My decision last New Year’s Eve was my line in the sand and I resolve to daily re-commit my mind to that promise I made to myself – the guy on the other side of the mirror. I reached out and shook his hand, looked him in the eye and gave my word.
So today, Day 319, IÂ’m still here posting every damn day because in my mind, I donÂ’t want to let the door I have nailing shut to open back up, not even a crack.
Take what you want – leave the rest but you will not change my mind on the decision I have made in my heart and mind.
Good Stuff brother, its the decisions and choices that make up our character and resolve!
Quit on Quiter!
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Thanksgiving Day 2012 Quit Day 328
Today marks another day added to list of "first times in 35 yrs. to enjoy". Thanksgiving is and has always been a reflective holiday for me and today I give thanks for this site and ALL of the nutcases who have impacted my quit. There are so many who come to mind and more than a handful have become true friends.
I look back briefly to see the Day 1 marker I planted in my quit. No, I'm not boasting, I don't ever want to forget the absolute SUCK. I am looking forward to new chapters to write and will remain confident that I am responsible for my actions and reactions. I will no longer be a slave to a drug in a can. The light has been turned on and I now see I can live without the brain masking drug and habit I selfishly clung to 35 freakin' years.
We are quickly approaching some of the most stressful times and want to encourage you guys to lean on each other when you're not "feeling the quit". Remember all of the craves that have been beaten down and use the tools you've learned here. Be ready to help, encourage or challenge another who might be struggling.
Own It Protect It
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Thanksgiving Day 2012 Quit Day 328
Today marks another day added to list of "first times in 35 yrs. to enjoy". Thanksgiving is and has always been a reflective holiday for me and today I give thanks for this site and ALL of the nutcases who have impacted my quit. There are so many who come to mind and more than a handful have become true friends.
I look back briefly to see the Day 1 marker I planted in my quit. No, I'm not boasting, I don't ever want to forget the absolute SUCK. I am looking forward to new chapters to write and will remain confident that I am responsible for my actions and reactions. I will no longer be a slave to a drug in a can. The light has been turned on and I now see I can live without the brain masking drug and habit I selfishly clung to 35 freakin' years.
We are quickly approaching some of the most stressful times and want to encourage you guys to lean on each other when you're not "feeling the quit". Remember all of the craves that have been beaten down and use the tools you've learned here. Be ready to help, encourage or challenge another who might be struggling.
Own It Protect It
Well Said, Rockstar!
'clap'
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Thanksgiving Day 2012Â Quit Day 328
Today marks another day added to list of "first times in 35 yrs. to enjoy". Thanksgiving is and has always been a reflective holiday for me and today I give thanks for this site and ALL of the nutcases who have impacted my quit. There are so many who come to mind and more than a handful have become true friends.
I look back briefly to see the Day 1 marker I planted in my quit. No, I'm not boasting, I don't ever want to forget the absolute SUCK. I am looking forward to new chapters to write and will remain confident that I am responsible for my actions and reactions. I will no longer be a slave to a drug in a can. The light has been turned on and I now see I can live without the brain masking drug and habit I selfishly clung to 35 freakin' years.Â
We are quickly approaching some of the most stressful times and want to encourage you guys to lean on each other when you're not "feeling the quit". Remember all of the craves that have been beaten down and use the tools you've learned here. Be ready to help, encourage or challenge another who might be struggling.
Own It Protect It
Well Said, Rockstar!
'clap'
Dude....your my hero.... B)
QUIT on QUITER!
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Day 334 -
Thanksgiving has come and gone but while I was in OKC, I had an opportunity to meet up with the good Dr Vadge for a nice long drink. My drink started around 1:00PM so by the time Vadge showed up, I was feeling no pain. We yacked for a couple of hours and found out we had a friend in common that lives north of me in TX. Long story short, I called my buddy of 15 years today and found out he's now 3 months quit. I asked him why he quit and he read off a laundry list of reasons: fear of cancer, tired of a raw lip, losing taste, spending money, kids getting older and finally he said your dumb ass. I told him not to blame it on me and he replied, well "if bird can do it, hell anyone can"......Zactly!!!!!
One word of warning, if you plan to meet up for drinks with the good Doctor; make sure you are not in his examination room and you keep an eye on your drink at all times 'spin'
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As Coach Steve writes, ‘my vigor is up’! To all you asshats who think they need to rewrite the book of quit … think again. For the umpteenth time, KTC is about BROTHERHOOD, ACCOUNTABILITY SUCCESS.
What actions are required?
Posting Roll Daily
Keeping Said Promise
Repeating Tomorrow
Quit is not a sprint, itÂ’s the longest freakin race of your lifetime but itÂ’s made easier by focusing on a 24 hour window. Kind of like the marathon I am attempting on Dec 9th. Can I run full on for 26.2 miles...probably not but can I run for 2 minutes and walk for 1, my training says I can and I will.
Post roll every day, help as many people along the way but to your own quit be true. Shakespeare, I am not but the point is you must protect your own quit and make it THE priority. Oddly, others will see that example and want to emulate.
PS - It's not about you so stop reading the 'news articles' -
ITS ABOUT THE QUIT
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As Coach Steve writes, ‘my vigor is up’! To all you asshats who think they need to rewrite the book of quit … think again. For the umpteenth time, KTC is about BROTHERHOOD, ACCOUNTABILITY SUCCESS.
What actions are required?
Posting Roll Daily
Keeping Said Promise
Repeating Tomorrow
Quit is not a sprint, itÂ’s the longest freakin race of your lifetime but itÂ’s made easier by focusing on a 24 hour window. Kind of like the marathon I am attempting on Dec 9th. Can I run full on for 26.2 miles...probably not but can I run for 2 minutes and walk for 1, my training says I can and I will.
Post roll every day, help as many people along the way but to your own quit be true. Shakespeare, I am not but the point is you must protect your own quit and make it THE priority. Oddly, others will see that example and want to emulate.
PS - It's not about you so stop reading the 'news articles' -
ITS ABOUT THE QUIT
VLF!!!!
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As Coach Steve writes, ‘my vigor is upÂ’! To all you asshats who think they need to rewrite the book of quit Â… think again. For the umpteenth time, KTC is about BROTHERHOOD, ACCOUNTABILITY SUCCESS.Â
What actions are required?
Posting Roll Daily
Keeping Said Promise
Repeating Tomorrow
Quit is not a sprint, it’s the longest freakin race of your lifetime but it’s made easier by focusing on a 24 hour window. Kind of like the marathon I am attempting on Dec 9th. Can I run full on for 26.2 miles...probably not but can I run for 2 minutes and walk for 1, my training says I can and I will.
Post roll every day, help as many people along the way but to your own quit be true. Shakespeare, I am not but the point is you must protect your own quit and make it THE priority. Oddly, others will see that example and want to emulate.
PS - It's not about you so stop reading the 'news articles' -
ITS ABOUT THE QUIT
VLF!!!!
Haha. Vigor Like Fuck.
To add to what Cbird is saying, it really chaps my ass to see people forget or ignore what helped them quit in the first place. If an alcoholic gets sober by going to AA meetings, stops going and then starts drinking again, where do you think the alcoholic goes to get sober again? If the person with depression goes to the therapist and starts taking meds to help the depression, then stops taking meds and stops going to the therapist, when the depression returns, where does that person go to get help again? Why is it not the same with KTC for some people? Drama you say? Please spare me your BS explanation.
I don't agree with everything said on this website nor do I have to. I don't like everyone on this website, nor do I have to. All I have to do is follow the simple recipe that Cbird has identified. If I do that, I know I'll stay quit.
p.s. Apologies to Cbird if this rant is redundant, I seem to have an issue with that (just ask J2B)
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VIGOR!
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THE
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FEEL
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As Coach Steve writes, ‘my vigor is upÂ’! To all you asshats who think they need to rewrite the book of quit Â… think again. For the umpteenth time, KTC is about BROTHERHOOD, ACCOUNTABILITY SUCCESS.Â
What actions are required?
Posting Roll Daily
Keeping Said Promise
Repeating Tomorrow
Quit is not a sprint, it’s the longest freakin race of your lifetime but it’s made easier by focusing on a 24 hour window. Kind of like the marathon I am attempting on Dec 9th. Can I run full on for 26.2 miles...probably not but can I run for 2 minutes and walk for 1, my training says I can and I will.
Post roll every day, help as many people along the way but to your own quit be true. Shakespeare, I am not but the point is you must protect your own quit and make it THE priority. Oddly, others will see that example and want to emulate.
PS - It's not about you so stop reading the 'news articles' -
ITS ABOUT THE QUIT
VLF!!!!
Haha. Vigor Like Fuck.
To add to what Cbird is saying, it really chaps my ass to see people forget or ignore what helped them quit in the first place. If an alcoholic gets sober by going to AA meetings, stops going and then starts drinking again, where do you think the alcoholic goes to get sober again? If the person with depression goes to the therapist and starts taking meds to help the depression, then stops taking meds and stops going to the therapist, when the depression returns, where does that person go to get help again? Why is it not the same with KTC for some people? Drama you say? Please spare me your BS explanation.
I don't agree with everything said on this website nor do I have to. I don't like everyone on this website, nor do I have to. All I have to do is follow the simple recipe that Cbird has identified. If I do that, I know I'll stay quit.
p.s. Apologies to Cbird if this rant is redundant, I seem to have an issue with that (just ask J2B)
Redundant Like Fuck
Sorry, had to. Just so you know all three of you have received my votes for KTC Heisman this year... :Winner:
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Bruce....the Johnny Football of KTC.
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Bruce....the Johnny Football of KTC.
His stats are pretty impressive:
4.2 sec CTF time (couch to fridge)
Effective with both Right and Left hands
HeÂ’s Ginger through and through
Plays on both sides of the ball
Plays with both teams
Plays multiple positions
Multisport (both a pitcher and catcher - prefers catching though)
Perfect blend of attractiveness and athleticism - especially in full body compression suit.
And yeah, hijacking birdÂ’s thread seems to be the perfect place to post this....
:ph43r:
shocker
'flush'
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ROLLING 'crackup'
Help, my page as has been hijacked!!!
Who can I call??
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Perfect blend of attractiveness and athleticism - especially in full body compression suit.
:blink:
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If we can't hijack Peeturd's thread, who's can we hijack?
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Perfect blend of attractiveness and athleticism - especially in full body compression suit.
:blink:
'jerk'
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Perfect blend of attractiveness and athleticism - especially in full body compression suit.
:blink:
'jerk'
I have always heard they give it to an offensive player.
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It's almost race time!!!
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It's almost race time!!!
Hell yea! Best of luck!
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Accountability Brotherhood Success
It’s what makes KTC a haven of quit for me but it seems to get lost with the revolving door of cavers taking a dump on this site and on all of us each time they have a “F-it” moment.
After hitting the Hall last April, I was challenged to write out another goal that required a physical and mental component, like a dumbass that challenge was the Dallas Marathon. Last Sunday I finished my first marathon and believe me, it was not pretty. There are similarities in running a race like that and quit – both take a very long time, requite mental toughness, dedication and they both hurt like a mother .
During what seemed to be the longest day on earth for me I had battle the urge not quit running repeatedly.
There were friends, family and other runners who had already finished the course that were cheering as I rounded the final turn and headed for the finish line.
After finishing the race this past Sunday, I was exhausted mentally and physically and said I wouldnÂ’t put myself through that torture again.
Today is the following Thursday and I am committing myself to another marathon in April.
The biggest difference between running and our quitÂ… in the race, there is a finish line and when you cross it they give you medal and a shirt that says FINISHER on it.
I want my quit to say FINISHER!!!
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Accountability Brotherhood Success
It’s what makes KTC a haven of quit for me but it seems to get lost with the revolving door of cavers taking a dump on this site and on all of us each time they have a “F-it” moment.
After hitting the Hall last April, I was challenged to write out another goal that required a physical and mental component, like a dumbass that challenge was the Dallas Marathon. Last Sunday I finished my first marathon and believe me, it was not pretty. There are similarities in running a race like that and quit – both take a very long time, requite mental toughness, dedication and they both hurt like a mother .
During what seemed to be the longest day on earth for me I had battle the urge not quit running repeatedly.
There were friends, family and other runners who had already finished the course that were cheering as I rounded the final turn and headed for the finish line.
After finishing the race this past Sunday, I was exhausted mentally and physically and said I wouldnÂ’t put myself through that torture again.
Today is the following Thursday and I am committing myself to another marathon in April.
The biggest difference between running and our quitÂ… in the race, there is a finish line and when you cross it they give you medal and a shirt that says FINISHER on it.
I want my quit to say FINISHER!!!
:wub:
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Accountability Brotherhood Success
It’s what makes KTC a haven of quit for me but it seems to get lost with the revolving door of cavers taking a dump on this site and on all of us each time they have a “F-it” moment.
After hitting the Hall last April, I was challenged to write out another goal that required a physical and mental component, like a dumbass that challenge was the Dallas Marathon. Last Sunday I finished my first marathon and believe me, it was not pretty. There are similarities in running a race like that and quit – both take a very long time, requite mental toughness, dedication and they both hurt like a mother .Â
During what seemed to be the longest day on earth for me I had battle the urge not quit running repeatedly.Â
There were friends, family and other runners who had already finished the course that were cheering as I rounded the final turn and headed for the finish line.
After finishing the race this past Sunday, I was exhausted mentally and physically and said I wouldnÂ’t put myself through that torture again.
Today is the following Thursday and I am committing myself to another marathon in April.Â
The biggest difference between running and our quitÂ… in the race, there is a finish line and when you cross it they give you medal and a shirt that says FINISHER on it.
I want my quit to say FINISHER!!!
:wub:
congratulations on finishing one marathon and committing to another!.
That running bug can bite real hard, I have seen it happen to several people.
Not me thankfully, but other people.
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Accountability Brotherhood Success
It’s what makes KTC a haven of quit for me but it seems to get lost with the revolving door of cavers taking a dump on this site and on all of us each time they have a “F-it” moment.
After hitting the Hall last April, I was challenged to write out another goal that required a physical and mental component, like a dumbass that challenge was the Dallas Marathon.  Last Sunday I finished my first marathon and believe me, it was not pretty. There are similarities in running a race like that and quit – both take a very long time, requite mental toughness, dedication and they both hurt like a mother .Â
During what seemed to be the longest day on earth for me I had battle the urge not quit running repeatedly.Â
There were friends, family and other runners who had already finished the course that were cheering as I rounded the final turn and headed for the finish line.
After finishing the race this past Sunday, I was exhausted mentally and physically and said I wouldnÂ’t put myself through that torture again.
Today is the following Thursday and I am committing myself to another marathon in April.Â
The biggest difference between running and our quitÂ… in the race, there is a finish line and when you cross it they give you medal and a shirt that says FINISHER on it.
I want my quit to say FINISHER!!!
:wub:
congratulations on finishing one marathon and committing to another!.
That running bug can bite real hard, I have seen it happen to several people.
Not me thankfully, but other people.
How about a shirt that says Daily Finisher?
proud to quit with you and congrats
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Accountability Brotherhood Success
It’s what makes KTC a haven of quit for me but it seems to get lost with the revolving door of cavers taking a dump on this site and on all of us each time they have a “F-it” moment.
After hitting the Hall last April, I was challenged to write out another goal that required a physical and mental component, like a dumbass that challenge was the Dallas Marathon.  Last Sunday I finished my first marathon and believe me, it was not pretty. There are similarities in running a race like that and quit – both take a very long time, requite mental toughness, dedication and they both hurt like a mother .Â
During what seemed to be the longest day on earth for me I had battle the urge not quit running repeatedly.Â
There were friends, family and other runners who had already finished the course that were cheering as I rounded the final turn and headed for the finish line.
After finishing the race this past Sunday, I was exhausted mentally and physically and said I wouldnÂ’t put myself through that torture again.
Today is the following Thursday and I am committing myself to another marathon in April.Â
The biggest difference between running and our quitÂ… in the race, there is a finish line and when you cross it they give you medal and a shirt that says FINISHER on it.
I want my quit to say FINISHER!!!
:wub:
congratulations on finishing one marathon and committing to another!.
That running bug can bite real hard, I have seen it happen to several people.
Not me thankfully, but other people.
How about a shirt that says Daily Finisher?
proud to quit with you and congrats
**Thread Hijack**
Ha! He said Daily Finisher! 'jerk'
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Accountability Brotherhood Success
It’s what makes KTC a haven of quit for me but it seems to get lost with the revolving door of cavers taking a dump on this site and on all of us each time they have a “F-it” moment.
After hitting the Hall last April, I was challenged to write out another goal that required a physical and mental component, like a dumbass that challenge was the Dallas Marathon.  Last Sunday I finished my first marathon and believe me, it was not pretty. There are similarities in running a race like that and quit – both take a very long time, requite mental toughness, dedication and they both hurt like a mother .Â
During what seemed to be the longest day on earth for me I had battle the urge not quit running repeatedly.Â
There were friends, family and other runners who had already finished the course that were cheering as I rounded the final turn and headed for the finish line.
After finishing the race this past Sunday, I was exhausted mentally and physically and said I wouldnÂ’t put myself through that torture again.
Today is the following Thursday and I am committing myself to another marathon in April.Â
The biggest difference between running and our quitÂ… in the race, there is a finish line and when you cross it they give you medal and a shirt that says FINISHER on it.
I want my quit to say FINISHER!!!
:wub:
congratulations on finishing one marathon and committing to another!.
That running bug can bite real hard, I have seen it happen to several people.
Not me thankfully, but other people.
How about a shirt that says Daily Finisher?
proud to quit with you and congrats
Well done! Great quit and great job finishing the race. Proud of you man!
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Accountability Brotherhood Success
It’s what makes KTC a haven of quit for me but it seems to get lost with the revolving door of cavers taking a dump on this site and on all of us each time they have a “F-it” moment.
After hitting the Hall last April, I was challenged to write out another goal that required a physical and mental component, like a dumbass that challenge was the Dallas Marathon.  Last Sunday I finished my first marathon and believe me, it was not pretty. There are similarities in running a race like that and quit – both take a very long time, requite mental toughness, dedication and they both hurt like a mother .Â
During what seemed to be the longest day on earth for me I had battle the urge not quit running repeatedly.Â
There were friends, family and other runners who had already finished the course that were cheering as I rounded the final turn and headed for the finish line.
After finishing the race this past Sunday, I was exhausted mentally and physically and said I wouldnÂ’t put myself through that torture again.
Today is the following Thursday and I am committing myself to another marathon in April.Â
The biggest difference between running and our quitÂ… in the race, there is a finish line and when you cross it they give you medal and a shirt that says FINISHER on it.
I want my quit to say FINISHER!!!
:wub:
congratulations on finishing one marathon and committing to another!.
That running bug can bite real hard, I have seen it happen to several people.
Not me thankfully, but other people.
How about a shirt that says Daily Finisher?
proud to quit with you and congrats
The site maybe littered with shoemakers, but the majority are people like yourself that inspire us.. Congrats on your race, and so proud of you and your quit.. :)
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Accountability Brotherhood Success
It’s what makes KTC a haven of quit for me but it seems to get lost with the revolving door of cavers taking a dump on this site and on all of us each time they have a “F-it” moment.
After hitting the Hall last April, I was challenged to write out another goal that required a physical and mental component, like a dumbass that challenge was the Dallas Marathon.  Last Sunday I finished my first marathon and believe me, it was not pretty. There are similarities in running a race like that and quit – both take a very long time, requite mental toughness, dedication and they both hurt like a mother .Â
During what seemed to be the longest day on earth for me I had battle the urge not quit running repeatedly.Â
There were friends, family and other runners who had already finished the course that were cheering as I rounded the final turn and headed for the finish line.
After finishing the race this past Sunday, I was exhausted mentally and physically and said I wouldnÂ’t put myself through that torture again.
Today is the following Thursday and I am committing myself to another marathon in April.Â
The biggest difference between running and our quitÂ… in the race, there is a finish line and when you cross it they give you medal and a shirt that says FINISHER on it.
I want my quit to say FINISHER!!!
:wub:
congratulations on finishing one marathon and committing to another!.
That running bug can bite real hard, I have seen it happen to several people.
Not me thankfully, but other people.
How about a shirt that says Daily Finisher?
proud to quit with you and congrats
The site maybe littered with shoemakers, but the majority are people like yourself that inspire us.. Congrats on your race, and so proud of you and your quit.. :)
Very proud of you man.
If you are looking for "finisher" t-shirts here at the Ktc, we gave our stock to Gmann....but for different reasons.
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Great job C-bird. I ran my first marathon this summer. 6 and a half hours to complete but I made it. It definitely made me mentally tougher which helps me with my quit too.
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Unofficially, April 12 lost another quitter. Just like the JakeMartin story this quitter of 341 consecutive posts was missing around 4pm so I called, pm'd and emailed him. Poof he's into the wind. He trolled back on to the KTC a couple of days later and hasn't be back since which leads me to believe he as caved again.
Posting roll 100% doesn't protect you from the Bitch. If that's the only quit tool you have learned or use in your daily battle with your addiction, you will soon become complacent and start to drift. Once you drift, you will no longer feel a reason to be accountable because there isn't anyone there to hold you to your quit.
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Day 361
Merry Christmas to one and all. Quitting is a perfect gift to yourself. It should be a decision based 100% on you, eventhough others around you will benefit from you quit.
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Day 364
Inch by inch, mile by mile...
Coming up on one year quit and the wife and I will be going to the home of some very good friends of ours for a New Year’s Eve party. This is the same party I walked out on the nic bitch last year and am currently going through my mental quit list to fortify my quit. The bitch will be present so I will be armed with my trusty list of phone numbers, my stand by in case of emergency can of Hooch classic and atomic fireball gum. I have read and re-read a number of quitter’s introductions to dust off the memory of the “suck zone” and I am more pissed off I allowed myself to be a slave 35 years.
I am not infallible but I am determined that today I will not cave. I will post with my beloved group of April 12 and with the random thirty other groups tomorrow and then IÂ’ll get up and do it again.
Be mindful, that you nor I will ever be cured but the fight gets a little easier over time provided we stay in "quit condition". Get your hands up and protect your quit!!
For those of you who are still fighting with the decision of quitting, just do it. Rip the freaking shackles off and tell the nic bitch to pound sand. How much longer do you want to silently kill yourself? Isolate yourself? And wastefully throw your money down the drain? Enough is enough.
Flush the shit down the toilet and set the cans on fire if you need a funeral for the bitch then go join the open Pre-Hall of Fame class (April 2013) and post your promise to remain quit today. Follow through with your promise and repeat tomorrow. If you can, help some other quitter out there.
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Sounds like a NYE party is the last of the triggers you'll have to deal with all empty pocketed. You made it a whole year. Through every season. All sports seasons. A whole rotation around the sun.
Be proud of yourself. Not many people have the fortitude to stomach such a feat. Now...take on the last frontier and make your addiction YOUR bitch. It no longer controls you. You control it. Understand it. Recognize it. Own it.
Early congrats bro.
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Hey I am about 6 months behind you and trying to follow in your steps that you have laid down, just like the rest of the crew here on KTC.
Congrats and I always know if I need an ear I can give you a holler. You are truely one of the bad ones here on the site.
Way to go.
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Day 368 - Happy New Year!
Ventured back into the liar f the bitch (the same party I quit at last New YearÂ’s) and guess who was sitting there with a smirk on her face, Ms. Niccy the Bitch.
I was armed with gum, my trusty can of Hooch, the digits on speed dial if needed but I also had the opportunity to talk w 3 quit brothers yesterday. Two of the calls were to new guys just looking for some help the last to a good friend I've had the honor of battling this addiction with for a year now. Thanks bro!
The evening proceeded as usual, too much food, some drink and cards. For the next 3 hours I watched two guys finger bang their cans. Both knew I am quit and neither attempted to flaunt their poison. Oddly, each congratulated me on one year quit, to which I only replied, When you are ready, I'll be here to help if I can.
There was no mad scramble to spit a dip out and try to cover up the lingering cat turd taste in my mouth Ms. Niccy and Copenstanken used to leave. So as we counted down at midnight, my wife paused before kissing me and said for the 5th or 6th time that evening how proud she was on me. I'll be storing that image in my quit vault!
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Day 368 - Happy New Year!
Ventured back into the liar f the bitch (the same party I quit at last New YearÂ’s) and guess who was sitting there with a smirk on her face, Ms. Niccy the Bitch.
I was armed with gum, my trusty can of Hooch, the digits on speed dial if needed but I also had the opportunity to talk w 3 quit brothers yesterday. Two of the calls were to new guys just looking for some help the last to a good friend I've had the honor of battling this addiction with for a year now. Thanks bro!
The evening proceeded as usual, too much food, some drink and cards. For the next 3 hours I watched two guys finger bang their cans. Both knew I am quit and neither attempted to flaunt their poison. Oddly, each congratulated me on one year quit, to which I only replied, When you are ready, I'll be here to help if I can.
There was no mad scramble to spit a dip out and try to cover up the lingering cat turd taste in my mouth Ms. Niccy and Copenstanken used to leave. So as we counted down at midnight, my wife paused before kissing me and said for the 5th or 6th time that evening how proud she was on me. I'll be storing that image in my quit vault!
Bravo!!!!! Fucking Champed out quit right there.
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Day 368Â - Happy New Year!
Ventured back into the liar f the bitch (the same party I quit at last New YearÂ’s) and guess who was sitting there with a smirk on her face, Ms. Niccy the Bitch.
I was armed with gum, my trusty can of Hooch, the digits on speed dial if needed but I also had the opportunity to talk w 3 quit brothers yesterday. Two of the calls were to new guys just looking for some help the last to a good friend I've had the honor of battling this addiction with for a year now. Thanks bro!
The evening proceeded as usual, too much food, some drink and cards. For the next 3 hours I watched two guys finger bang their cans. Both knew I am quit and neither attempted to flaunt their poison. Oddly, each congratulated me on one year quit, to which I only replied, When you are ready, I'll be here to help if I can.
There was no mad scramble to spit a dip out and try to cover up the lingering cat turd taste in my mouth Ms. Niccy and Copenstanken used to leave. So as we counted down at midnight, my wife paused before kissing me and said for the 5th or 6th time that evening how proud she was on me. I'll be storing that image in my quit vault!
Bravo!!!!! Fucking Champed out quit right there.
Nice work cbird, the battle seems to always go on but our opponent is getting weaker keep kicking that ass and leading the way
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Day 368Â - Happy New Year!
Ventured back into the liar f the bitch (the same party I quit at last New YearÂ’s) and guess who was sitting there with a smirk on her face, Ms. Niccy the Bitch.
I was armed with gum, my trusty can of Hooch, the digits on speed dial if needed but I also had the opportunity to talk w 3 quit brothers yesterday. Two of the calls were to new guys just looking for some help the last to a good friend I've had the honor of battling this addiction with for a year now. Thanks bro!
The evening proceeded as usual, too much food, some drink and cards. For the next 3 hours I watched two guys finger bang their cans. Both knew I am quit and neither attempted to flaunt their poison.  Oddly, each congratulated me on one year quit, to which I only replied, When you are ready, I'll be here to help if I can.
There was no mad scramble to spit a dip out and try to cover up the lingering cat turd taste in my mouth Ms. Niccy and Copenstanken used to leave. So as we counted down at midnight, my wife paused before kissing me and said for the 5th or 6th time that evening how proud she was on me. I'll be storing that image in my quit vault!
Bravo!!!!! Fucking Champed out quit right there.
Nice work cbird, the battle seems to always go on but our opponent is getting weaker keep kicking that ass and leading the way
Wish I was there, I would have kissed you too. Nice work brother. :wub:
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Day 368Â - Happy New Year!
Ventured back into the liar f the bitch (the same party I quit at last New YearÂ’s) and guess who was sitting there with a smirk on her face, Ms. Niccy the Bitch.
I was armed with gum, my trusty can of Hooch, the digits on speed dial if needed but I also had the opportunity to talk w 3 quit brothers yesterday. Two of the calls were to new guys just looking for some help the last to a good friend I've had the honor of battling this addiction with for a year now. Thanks bro!
The evening proceeded as usual, too much food, some drink and cards. For the next 3 hours I watched two guys finger bang their cans. Both knew I am quit and neither attempted to flaunt their poison.  Oddly, each congratulated me on one year quit, to which I only replied, When you are ready, I'll be here to help if I can.
There was no mad scramble to spit a dip out and try to cover up the lingering cat turd taste in my mouth Ms. Niccy and Copenstanken used to leave. So as we counted down at midnight, my wife paused before kissing me and said for the 5th or 6th time that evening how proud she was on me. I'll be storing that image in my quit vault!
Bravo!!!!! Fucking Champed out quit right there.
Nice work cbird, the battle seems to always go on but our opponent is getting weaker keep kicking that ass and leading the way
Wish I was there, I would have kissed you too. Nice work brother. :wub:
Nicd work bro!!! I was at a party and MS Nic was everywhere in the form of cancer sticks. Didn't crave at all during the party but had a F'n dream that I bought a pack of non-filter cigs and smoked at least one of them.
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At your own risk - Fair warning to any and all of you who feel they have their addiction in check and can wander off to blaze a trail on their own ~ you are an addict and will be until the day you die. Why would you turn your back on a process that has been successful for nearly a year or more? To those you feel this is a status update report depot – pull your heads out of your collective butts and get with the program we all started over a year ago.
We post roll every damned day ~ FIRST THING~ Update your status on facebook
We keep our word every damned day
We rinse and repeat every damned day
This FÂ’n revolving door of quitters who think they are cured or posting roll only makes them think of dip more or whatever lame ass excuse they so they can justify in the addict thinking brain that they can fade away has got to STOP!
You fade away and pretty soon, there isnÂ’t anyone for you to be accountable and then the FÂ’n bitch slithers back one day and she looks so incredibly hot that just one wonÂ’t be that big of a deal.
Now youÂ’re kneeling at the BitchÂ’s alter
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At your own risk - Fair warning to any and all of you who feel they have their addiction in check and can wander off to blaze a trail on their own ~ you are an addict and will be until the day you die. Why would you turn your back on a process that has been successful for nearly a year or more? To those you feel this is a status update report depot – pull your heads out of your collective butts and get with the program we all started over a year ago.
We post roll every damned day ~ FIRST THING~ Update your status on facebook
We keep our word every damned day
We rinse and repeat every damned day
This FÂ’n revolving door of quitters who think they are cured or posting roll only makes them think of dip more or whatever lame ass excuse they so they can justify in the addict thinking brain that they can fade away has got to STOP!
You fade away and pretty soon, there isnÂ’t anyone for you to be accountable and then the FÂ’n bitch slithers back one day and she looks so incredibly hot that just one wonÂ’t be that big of a deal.
Now youÂ’re kneeling at the BitchÂ’s alter
Amen brother, we should not lose our desire to remain quit, happy to be on board with you
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At your own risk - Fair warning to any and all of you who feel they have their addiction in check and can wander off to blaze a trail on their own ~ you are an addict and will be until the day you die. Why would you turn your back on a process that has been successful for nearly a year or more? To those you feel this is a status update report depot – pull your heads out of your collective butts and get with the program we all started over a year ago.
We post roll every damned day ~ FIRST THING~ Update your status on facebook
We keep our word every damned day
We rinse and repeat every damned day
This FÂ’n revolving door of quitters who think they are cured or posting roll only makes them think of dip more or whatever lame ass excuse they so they can justify in the addict thinking brain that they can fade away has got to STOP!
You fade away and pretty soon, there isnÂ’t anyone for you to be accountable and then the FÂ’n bitch slithers back one day and she looks so incredibly hot that just one wonÂ’t be that big of a deal.Â
Now youÂ’re kneeling at the BitchÂ’s alter
Amen brother, we should not lose our desire to remain quit, happy to be on board with you
Thanks Cbird. Still scared and still remembering Day 1. Love ya Brother.
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At your own risk - Fair warning to any and all of you who feel they have their addiction in check and can wander off to blaze a trail on their own ~ you are an addict and will be until the day you die. Why would you turn your back on a process that has been successful for nearly a year or more? To those you feel this is a status update report depot – pull your heads out of your collective butts and get with the program we all started over a year ago.
We post roll every damned day ~ FIRST THING~ Update your status on facebook
We keep our word every damned day
We rinse and repeat every damned day
This FÂ’n revolving door of quitters who think they are cured or posting roll only makes them think of dip more or whatever lame ass excuse they so they can justify in the addict thinking brain that they can fade away has got to STOP!
You fade away and pretty soon, there isnÂ’t anyone for you to be accountable and then the FÂ’n bitch slithers back one day and she looks so incredibly hot that just one wonÂ’t be that big of a deal.Â
Now youÂ’re kneeling at the BitchÂ’s alter
Amen brother, we should not lose our desire to remain quit, happy to be on board with you
Thanks Cbird. Still scared and still remembering Day 1. Love ya Brother.
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Very well said and really great words of wisdom friend!
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At your own risk - Fair warning to any and all of you who feel they have their addiction in check and can wander off to blaze a trail on their own ~ you are an addict and will be until the day you die. Why would you turn your back on a process that has been successful for nearly a year or more? To those you feel this is a status update report depot – pull your heads out of your collective butts and get with the program we all started over a year ago.
We post roll every damned day ~ FIRST THING~ Update your status on facebook
We keep our word every damned day
We rinse and repeat every damned day
This FÂ’n revolving door of quitters who think they are cured or posting roll only makes them think of dip more or whatever lame ass excuse they so they can justify in the addict thinking brain that they can fade away has got to STOP!
You fade away and pretty soon, there isnÂ’t anyone for you to be accountable and then the FÂ’n bitch slithers back one day and she looks so incredibly hot that just one wonÂ’t be that big of a deal.Â
Now youÂ’re kneeling at the BitchÂ’s alter
Amen brother, we should not lose our desire to remain quit, happy to be on board with you
Thanks Cbird. Still scared and still remembering Day 1. Love ya Brother.
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Very well said and really great words of wisdom friend!
cbird is right.. I USED to be one of those (should I post or not) thinkers. Addiction has many arms, justification is one of them. The bitch wants you to come up with an excuse not to post, so she can slip her foot in the door. I haven't' missed roll yet, and I feel stronger for it. Posting roll won't ruin your day, but not posting very well could.... Quit
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How many brothers/sisters have we seen fall away and start finger banging a can? Do you think they or you are cured or think you the nic bitch just gave up because of the awesomeness of your quit? You are now bordering the terminally unique. You are not now nor will you ever be out of her reach.
You may not have a drop of nicotine coursing through you body but the lingering effect mentally and physically persists.
The addict part of me lives in the back of my brain, in the darkness, waiting for me to become less vigilant, complacent, not needing to do the things I have done over the last year in order to stay clean.
There is no starting over. It is a conscious choice, and a potentially deadly one at that I /we face daily. I will never be cured. I can't afford to walk away from all the things that got me clean and helped me to stay clean.
I am an addict. I always will be. I post roll here daily to remain a clean addict, one day at a time and every damned day.
No, I am not attempting to be clever just to get you to post. I want you to post because I know by adding my promise every damned day is first thing I do in my daily battle with the bitch and it takes nicotine off the table for the day.
My .02
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I spent a great deal of time effort and money to have anyone else expound on a this subject ..... Coach take it away
How many brothers/sisters have we seen fall away and start finger banging a can? Do you think they or you are cured or think you the nic bitch just gave up because of the awesomeness of your quit? You are now bordering the terminally unique. You are not now nor will you ever be out of her reach.
You may not have a drop of nicotine coursing through you body but the lingering effect mentally and physically persists.
The addict part of me lives in the back of my brain, in the darkness, waiting for me to become less vigilant, complacent, not needing to do the things I have done over the last year in order to stay clean.
There is no starting over. It is a conscious choice, and a potentially deadly one at that I /we face daily. I will never be cured. I can't afford to walk away from all the things that got me clean and helped me to stay clean.
I am an addict. I always will be. I post roll here daily to remain a clean addict, one day at a time and every damned day.
No, I am not attempting to be clever just to get you to post. I want you to post because I know by adding my promise every damned day is first thing I do in my daily battle with the bitch and it takes nicotine off the table for the day.
My .02
(Coach Steve stops by the Glass House of April 12 after putting the twins to sleep. As he walks in the front door he overhears the sound of a semi-argument happening in the living room)
Cbird: Every damned day Rated, every damned day
Rated: Yeah, yeah I hear you Bird....but I just feel how I feel
Texasjack: {sitting on the couch} Hell Rated, I still feel my nuts before I walk out of the door....
Rated: {perplexed} Feel your nuts?
Texasjack: Oh....hehe....did I say nuts? I meant I felt for a can.....yeah that's what I meant...
Cbird: Well you feel your nuts too right?
Texasjack: True....
Rated: How did this conversation get where it's at?
CS: {leaning in the doorway} It's because I'm tired like fuck and my thoughts are bleeding together
Rated: So you think about feeling TJ's nuts?
CS: Not exactly....I was thinking about feeling my own nuts but TJ was speaking in the narrative....it hard to explain
Rated: Kinda like how being an addict is hard to explain?
CS: Yeah.....about that, what the fuck are we even debating here?
Cbird: Rated doesn't think he's an addict
Rated: That's not what I said!
Cbird: Yes it is
Rated: Ok fine....what do you think Coach?
CS: Are you serious?
Rated: About what?
CS: About not being an addict?
Rated: Well....yeah
CS: What the fuck Rated?
Rated: What?
CS: Dude.....do you not remember yourself over a year ago?
Rated: Nah I remember Coach
CS: Do you?
Rated: I think
CS: Think harder...
Rated: Yeah....still not there...
CS: Dammit Rated, well then allow me to entertain you with my memories. Lets start with the times that I would leave the house or office and realize that I left my can behind. Ever happen to you? Do you remember the feeling of panic when you feel for the can in your pocket and it isn't there?
Rated: I guess.....
CS: Well I do...I remember that feeling very well. I also remember the automated response of finding the nearest gas station and having to direct the nice middle eastern clerk to the proper brand, "not that green can, it's the other one, no those are pouches." The overweight black lady behind me has one hand on her hip sighing loudly as the clerk fumbles with the can and tries to figure out how much it costs. "These things are expensive...better to buy two and get dollar off," he says as he points to the 2 for whatever $ amount sign behind the counter. Another loud sigh from behind me. "No thanks, just the one."
(Coach Steve finishes and everyone is sitting speechless giving Coach heart eyes :wub: )
ERDVM: That was beautiful Coach.....
CS: Thanks ERDMV!
ERDVM: Say what?
CS: ERDMV? That's what your newb calls you? Is that the Emergency Room Doctor of Masculine Vaginas?
ERDVM: Good one Coach....I see what you did there, at least I'm not hiding in a fucking trash can
TJ: Oh yeah that reminds me, Vadge, some chick that sounded like a dude called here looking for you. I can't remember his / her name though.....
ERDVM: Amy.....
TJ: You know him / her?
ERDVM: Sigh.......not as much as I should......
(Just then, Luby pops out of the trash can in the corner of the room with the fake elevator trick. He looks around at everyone, looks at his watch, and then does the fake elevator trick back into the trash can)
Rated: {clearing his throat} Ahem.....
CS: Ah yes Rated....back to the issue at hand. Just like MCarmo said, addicts can regain control of their lives and still be addicts. And just like Cbird, ERDMV, TJ, Beast and others, I find no shame in calling myself an addict. In fact, acknowledging that I am an addict every damn day makes life a little easier. I know that I can never use tobacco in any form ever again. There are no lingering thoughts in my mind about having just that one. It's off the table and it starts with my promise on this here roll page every single fucking morning
ERDMV: {spreading his arms} Group hug?
BWB: Ugh......
TJ: Oh come one Beastie, just one group hug?
BWB: I'll do it if Cbird does it
Cbird: Oh I'm all about a group hug!
BWB: Dammit.....ok lets get this over with
(As the group hugs, TJ slips his hand onto Cbird's butt and gives it a little pinch)
Cbird: {continuing the group hug} TJ.....
TJ: Sorry.....I get a little homo in these touching moments
Rated: I love you gheys
(Just then, CS slaps Rated on the back of the head)
Rated: {rubbing his head} Ow! What the hell was that for?
CS: For making me stay up past my bedtime
Rated: Oh...sorry Coach
CS: It's ok Rated....its all good as long as you don't get anymore hair brained ideas about not posting roll.....
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What is your story? Not sure if you are quit, on the fence or just following up on someone else here posting roll.
KTC is based on three things:
Accountability - through a daily posting of a promise to abstain from nicotine
Brotherhood - a relationship developed over time by working together against a common enemy (nicotine)
Success - the culmination of 1 2 as we keep our daily promise and help our brother/sister keep theirs
dipped for 35 yrs and am now on day 385 - this site works but only if you get involved
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What is your story? Not sure if you are quit, on the fence or just following up on someone else here posting roll.
KTC is based on three things:
Accountability - through a daily posting of a promise to abstain from nicotine
Brotherhood - a relationship developed over time by working together against a common enemy (nicotine)
Success - the culmination of 1 2 as we keep our daily promise and help our brother/sister keep theirs
dipped for 35 yrs and am now on day 385 - this site works but only if you get involved
I stand with Cbird. Dipped 21 years and quit 311.
UST can piss up wind and die!
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Another literary analogy came to mind while I was running last Saturday. Blame it on oxygen deprivation
My quit was like the house falling on the Wicked Witch of the East. No, that does not make me Dorothy and no I have no desire to wear ruby red shoes. After landing in Oz (KTC) I was greeted by a bunch of people telling me to follow the ‘yellow brick road’ aka “drink the Kool-Aid”. There was some really scary looking green face guy and a bunch of lunatics with funny voices telling me over and over again ‘follow the yellow brick road’. I know I was coming out of tornado and my head was spinning but I’m pretty sure there was ugly mother dressed up in a white gown named loot or maybe it was chewie. Anyway, I started down the yellow brick road and met some friends along the way. Thanks April 12! I’ll let you sort out the roles you gheys want to play.
While following the road we are attacked by the evil forest and the flying monkeys but by banding together and posting my roll every damned day the Wicked Witch has not been able to take me prisoner again. I know there is an end to the road and to the story but I am very happy and glad to make this journey with you all every damned day.
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Nice analogy and for the lighter side... the flying monkeys were called (phoneticly dee ter monkeys).
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Another literary analogy came to mind while I was running last Saturday. Blame it on oxygen deprivation
My quit was like the house falling on the Wicked Witch of the East. No, that does not make me Dorothy and no I have no desire to wear ruby red shoes. After landing in Oz (KTC) I was greeted by a bunch of people telling me to follow the ‘yellow brick road’ aka “drink the Kool-Aid”. There was some really scary looking green face guy and a bunch of lunatics with funny voices telling me over and over again ‘follow the yellow brick road’. I know I was coming out of tornado and my head was spinning but I’m pretty sure there was ugly mother dressed up in a white gown named loot or maybe it was chewie. Anyway, I started down the yellow brick road and met some friends along the way. Thanks April 12! I’ll let you sort out the roles you gheys want to play.
While following the road we are attacked by the evil forest and the flying monkeys but by banding together and posting my roll every damned day the Wicked Witch has not been able to take me prisoner again. I know there is an end to the road and to the story but I am very happy and glad to make this journey with you all every damned day.
'clap'
awesome man what a great comparison,
still want to see you in the red ruby slippers though..... 'crackup'
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Nice analogy and for the lighter side... the flying monkeys were called (phoneticly dee ter monkeys).
flashback from Dieter's monkey and Sprockets (http://goodgreasyeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Snl89188.jpg)
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Anybody know the Dieter monkey's chant ?
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A tribute to a few bad ass cars when muscle was flexed
Days 426-429
yeah it has a 426 HEMI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7EL7DUjIsk) in it
Sting Ray 427 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi0MZXjRFDw) qlfedd 427 bonus car (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=HA0413-154772&utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HA0413%5FS128&utm_term=Mecum+Auctions)
428 Cobra Jet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q25nLMjht5g) need I say any more?
Boss 429 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpA91cJh6ck) can't go wrong w Grabber Orange
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A tribute to a few bad ass cars when muscle was flexed
Days 426-429
yeah it has a 426 HEMI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7EL7DUjIsk) in it
Sting Ray 427 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi0MZXjRFDw) qlfedd 427 bonus car (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=HA0413-154772&utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HA0413%5FS128&utm_term=Mecum+Auctions)
428 Cobra Jet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q25nLMjht5g) need I say any more?
Boss 429 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpA91cJh6ck) can't go wrong w Grabber Orange
you've just been waiting to use this haven't you...... :P
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A tribute to a few bad ass cars when muscle was flexed
Days 426-429Â
yeah it has a 426 HEMI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7EL7DUjIsk) in it
Sting Ray 427 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi0MZXjRFDw) qlfedd 427 bonus car (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=HA0413-154772&utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HA0413%5FS128&utm_term=Mecum+Auctions)
428 Cobra Jet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q25nLMjht5g) need I say any more?
Boss 429 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpA91cJh6ck) can't go wrong w Grabber Orange
you've just been waiting to use this haven't you...... :P
Those cars have Vigor! My guess is he's been planning this for some time. What else is there to think about when you're running for 4 hours straight?
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A tribute to a few bad ass cars when muscle was flexed
Days 426-429Â
yeah it has a 426 HEMI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7EL7DUjIsk) in it
Sting Ray 427 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi0MZXjRFDw) qlfedd 427 bonus car (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=HA0413-154772&utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HA0413%5FS128&utm_term=Mecum+Auctions)
428 Cobra Jet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q25nLMjht5g) need I say any more?
Boss 429 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpA91cJh6ck) can't go wrong w Grabber Orange
you've just been waiting to use this haven't you...... :P
Those cars have Vigor! My guess is he's been planning this for some time. What else is there to think about when you're running for 4 hours straight?
Long wait to use those but...well played! B)
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Get off the tracks (http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2013/03/deandre-jordans-finishes-alley-oop-all-over-brandon-knight-video/)
Credits
My quit played by deandre jordan
Defenseless guy played by anyone or anything who tries to derail my quit
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Get off the tracks (http://www.slamonline.com/online/media/slam-tv/2013/03/deandre-jordans-finishes-alley-oop-all-over-brandon-knight-video/)
Credits
My quit played by deandre jordan
Defenseless guy played by anyone or anything who tries to derail my quit
Bad enough my pistons suck, but now B Knight is a national laughing stock. His new nickname should be "toilet water" because he got shit on.
Tough season to be a pistons fan.
Stay quit!
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Been on a roller coaster lately, ebbing from give-a-shit to energized about KTC as a whole.
After a couple of great conversations this week w a 600 day bad-ass quitter and a 30 day oh like IÂ’m out of the fog and think I can help my brothers out guy and am rejuvenated!!
BFD you say?? Well it is a big deal to me and it goes back to the circle of quit. I am reminded by a few quotes
“Remember that failure is an event, not a person.”
“You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.”
“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
Quitting is relatively easy – you just stop doing something right? Now comes the hard part – replacing the previously quit habit and staying quit. Might I recommend upping your involvement here? You say, man I ‘m in the fog, I’m hurting, I can’t….Shut it and pull up your big boy pants. Push yourself harder and go out there and find someone to help or talk to a new brother. You will find out that we all have shared life experiences but it will reinforce a layer of accountability and brotherhood that you may have overlooked.
Pay it forwardÂ….. and backward. Yep, it goes both ways and it applies to EVERYONE. Find some crusty old salt that supported you early on and go post your support for him and then find a newb to take under your wing.
This is the longest damn race you will ever run. It has water stations (midnight) but no finish line.
Do you have what it takes??????
Final note - Since posting roll is my safety line - why would I test its limits?? Every damned Day boys!
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Been on a roller coaster lately, ebbing from give-a-shit to energized about KTC as a whole.
After a couple of great conversations this week w a 600 day bad-ass quitter and a 30 day oh like IÂ’m out of the fog and think I can help my brothers out guy and am rejuvenated!!
BFD you say?? Well it is a big deal to me and it goes back to the circle of quit. I am reminded by a few quotes
“Remember that failure is an event, not a person.”
“You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.”
“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
Quitting is relatively easy – you just stop doing something right? Now comes the hard part – replacing the previously quit habit and staying quit. Might I recommend upping your involvement here? You say, man I ‘m in the fog, I’m hurting, I can’t….Shut it and pull up your big boy pants. Push yourself harder and go out there and find someone to help or talk to a new brother. You will find out that we all have shared life experiences but it will reinforce a layer of accountability and brotherhood that you may have overlooked.
Pay it forwardÂ….. and backward. Yep, it goes both ways and it applies to EVERYONE. Find some crusty old salt that supported you early on and go post your support for him and then find a newb to take under your wing.
This is the longest damn race you will ever run. It has water stations (midnight) but no finish line.
Do you have what it takes??????
Final note - Since posting roll is my safety line - why would I test its limits?? Every damned Day boys!
Solid Gold my friend, well stated and so true, all of it.
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Been on a roller coaster lately, ebbing from give-a-shit to energized about KTC as a whole.Â
After a couple of great conversations this week w a 600 day bad-ass quitter and a 30 day oh like IÂ’m out of the fog and think I can help my brothers out guy and am rejuvenated!!
BFD you say??  Well it is a big deal to me and it goes back to the circle of quit. I am reminded by a few quotes
“Remember that failure is an event, not a person.”
“You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.”
“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
Quitting is relatively easy – you just stop doing something right? Now comes the hard part – replacing the previously quit habit and staying quit. Might I recommend upping your involvement here? You say, man I ‘m in the fog, I’m hurting, I can’t….Shut it and pull up your big boy pants. Push yourself harder and go out there and find someone to help or talk to a new brother. You will find out that we all have shared life experiences but it will reinforce a layer of accountability and brotherhood that you may have overlooked.
Pay it forward….. and backward. Yep, it goes both ways and it applies to EVERYONE. Find some crusty old salt that supported you early on and go post your support for him and then find a newb to take under your wing.
This is the longest damn race you will ever run. It has water stations (midnight) but no finish line.Â
Do you have what it takes??????
Final note - Since posting roll is my safety line - why would I test its limits?? Every damned Day boys!
Edited after a shitty training run the normally vents my anger -
You doubt what I'm laying down????? Take a walk through the Pre 2007 Quit Groups Row (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=49) and knock on their doors to see how many houses are still open. If they are closed and look like they are condemned, ask yourself why that happened.Â
You feelin me now???
Solid Gold my friend, well stated and so true, all of it.
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Been on a roller coaster lately, ebbing from give-a-shit to energized about KTC as a whole.Â
After a couple of great conversations this week w a 600 day bad-ass quitter and a 30 day oh like IÂ’m out of the fog and think I can help my brothers out guy and am rejuvenated!!
BFD you say??  Well it is a big deal to me and it goes back to the circle of quit. I am reminded by a few quotes
“Remember that failure is an event, not a person.”
“You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.”
“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
Quitting is relatively easy – you just stop doing something right? Now comes the hard part – replacing the previously quit habit and staying quit. Might I recommend upping your involvement here? You say, man I ‘m in the fog, I’m hurting, I can’t….Shut it and pull up your big boy pants. Push yourself harder and go out there and find someone to help or talk to a new brother. You will find out that we all have shared life experiences but it will reinforce a layer of accountability and brotherhood that you may have overlooked.
Pay it forward….. and backward. Yep, it goes both ways and it applies to EVERYONE. Find some crusty old salt that supported you early on and go post your support for him and then find a newb to take under your wing.
This is the longest damn race you will ever run. It has water stations (midnight) but no finish line.Â
Do you have what it takes??????
Final note - Since posting roll is my safety line - why would I test its limits?? Every damned Day boys!
Edited after a shitty training run the normally vents my anger -
You doubt what I'm laying down????? Take a walk through the Pre 2007 Quit Groups Row (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=49) and knock on their doors to see how many houses are still open. If they are closed and look like they are condemned, ask yourself why that happened.Â
You feelin me now???
Solid Gold my friend, well stated and so true, all of it.
Feeling a little funky There my friend?
It will pass...
Keep doing what your doing.
Your lifeline is here and you know it.
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Been on a roller coaster lately, ebbing from give-a-shit to energized about KTC as a whole.Â
After a couple of great conversations this week w a 600 day bad-ass quitter and a 30 day oh like IÂ’m out of the fog and think I can help my brothers out guy and am rejuvenated!!
BFD you say??  Well it is a big deal to me and it goes back to the circle of quit. I am reminded by a few quotes
“Remember that failure is an event, not a person.”
“You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.”
“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
Quitting is relatively easy – you just stop doing something right? Now comes the hard part – replacing the previously quit habit and staying quit. Might I recommend upping your involvement here? You say, man I ‘m in the fog, I’m hurting, I can’t….Shut it and pull up your big boy pants. Push yourself harder and go out there and find someone to help or talk to a new brother. You will find out that we all have shared life experiences but it will reinforce a layer of accountability and brotherhood that you may have overlooked.
Pay it forward….. and backward. Yep, it goes both ways and it applies to EVERYONE. Find some crusty old salt that supported you early on and go post your support for him and then find a newb to take under your wing.
This is the longest damn race you will ever run. It has water stations (midnight) but no finish line.Â
Do you have what it takes??????
Final note - Since posting roll is my safety line - why would I test its limits?? Every damned Day boys!
Edited after a shitty training run the normally vents my anger -
You doubt what I'm laying down????? Take a walk through the Pre 2007 Quit Groups Row (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=49) and knock on their doors to see how many houses are still open. If they are closed and look like they are condemned, ask yourself why that happened.Â
You feelin me now???
Solid Gold my friend, well stated and so true, all of it.
Feeling a little funky There my friend?
It will pass...
Keep doing what your doing.
Your lifeline is here and you know it.
I second what razd says brother!
Quit on brother
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Good shit as usual bird.
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Been on a roller coaster lately, ebbing from give-a-shit to energized about KTC as a whole.
After a couple of great conversations this week w a 600 day bad-ass quitter and a 30 day oh like IÂ’m out of the fog and think I can help my brothers out guy and am rejuvenated!!
BFD you say?? Well it is a big deal to me and it goes back to the circle of quit. I am reminded by a few quotes
“Remember that failure is an event, not a person.”
“You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.”
“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
Quitting is relatively easy – you just stop doing something right? Now comes the hard part – replacing the previously quit habit and staying quit. Might I recommend upping your involvement here? You say, man I ‘m in the fog, I’m hurting, I can’t….Shut it and pull up your big boy pants. Push yourself harder and go out there and find someone to help or talk to a new brother. You will find out that we all have shared life experiences but it will reinforce a layer of accountability and brotherhood that you may have overlooked.
Pay it forwardÂ….. and backward. Yep, it goes both ways and it applies to EVERYONE. Find some crusty old salt that supported you early on and go post your support for him and then find a newb to take under your wing.
This is the longest damn race you will ever run. It has water stations (midnight) but no finish line.
Do you have what it takes??????
Final note - Since posting roll is my safety line - why would I test its limits?? Every damned Day boys!
Bravo Bird!!! Well, said.
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Day 461
Ebbs and flows continue but that's the life of a quitter. Not letting it bother me is key.
Continue to grow in your quit. Don't become stagnant. Keep looking to help the newer quitters but don't forget to ask help from a vet or help keep him accountable.
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Day 461
Ebbs and flows continue but that's the life of a quitter. Not letting it bother me is key.
Continue to grow in your quit. Don't become stagnant. Keep looking to help the newer quitters but don't forget to ask help from a vet or help keep him accountable.
The life of a quitter is still and always will be better than the life of a user brother!
Stay Strong, Focused, QUIT!!!!!!
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So a strange thing happened on the way toÂ…..
Meeting Evil_Won while I was in Chicago. He gave me crystal clear instructions to the bar we were meeting at downtown. I wrote them down but of course forgot them at the hotel. All you guys with your newfangled phones are wondering why I didnÂ’t just map it Â…. Duh, can you say flip DUMB phone
Anyway, I walk up to some guy and ask directions. Mention I’m meeting an online accountability friend and he looks at me and say “how does that work?” I show him my KTC running shirt I was carrying and he says oh you mean you guys help people quit this, pulling out a can of Kodiak. Says I might as well be using heroin. No time to fully explain it but said when you’ve had enough, look us up.
With that I preceded to use his wrong directions and wound up calling Evil to pick me up - been a long ass time since I was back in the City.
Sharing life experiences with another quitter is an integral part of my quit. If you haven’t done it yet, I highly recommend it …. “It’s so choice” …. a little Ferris for youze guys
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.
Quit Like F*ck
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.Â
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
Way to go CBird!
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.Â
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
Way to go CBird!
Outstanding job cbird!
True badassery!
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.Â
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
Way to go CBird!
Outstanding job cbird!
True badassery!
Awesome Cbird!!!
'dance' 'clap' 'clap'
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.Â
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
Way to go CBird!
Outstanding job cbird!
True badassery!
Awesome Cbird!!!
'dance' 'clap' 'clap'
Just perfect! Well done.
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.Â
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
Way to go CBird!
Outstanding job cbird!
True badassery!
Awesome Cbird!!!
'dance' 'clap' 'clap'
Just perfect! Well done.
Thuper. Thimply thuper. Thanks for all the help along my way.
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.Â
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
Way to go CBird!
Outstanding job cbird!
True badassery!
Awesome Cbird!!!
'dance' 'clap' 'clap'
Just perfect! Well done.
Thuper. Thimply thuper. Thanks for all the help along my way.
Day 500 and I got me a new avie thanks to my bestest buddy :wub: I love you man!
1+1+1+1 really adds up and it helps to have friends along the way to use their fingers and toes to keep track of the days.
Thanks guys, I doubt I'd be here without you.
:ph43r: ing you
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.Â
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
Way to go CBird!
Outstanding job cbird!
True badassery!
Awesome Cbird!!!
'dance' 'clap' 'clap'
Just perfect! Well done.
Thuper. Thimply thuper. Thanks for all the help along my way.
Day 500 and I got me a new avie thanks to my bestest buddy :wub: I love you man!
1+1+1+1 really adds up and it helps to have friends along the way to use their fingers and toes to keep track of the days.
Thanks guys, I doubt I'd be here without you.
:ph43r: ing you
So proud to quit with you. Nice 500!
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Wanted to knock the dust off this Intro thread in recognition of Cbird's
5 0 0 Days
You continue to be a good friend, a valuable part of April 2012 and a great asset for KTC.....in addition to being a badass quitter.Â
Quit Like F*ck
I'm quit like f(a)ck as well because of you.
Thank you, and congratulations. Half commas make me horny.
Way to go CBird!
Outstanding job cbird!
True badassery!
Awesome Cbird!!!
'dance' 'clap' 'clap'
Just perfect! Well done.
Thuper. Thimply thuper. Thanks for all the help along my way.
Day 500 and I got me a new avie thanks to my bestest buddy :wub: I love you man!
1+1+1+1 really adds up and it helps to have friends along the way to use their fingers and toes to keep track of the days.
Thanks guys, I doubt I'd be here without you.
:ph43r: ing you
So proud to quit with you. Nice 500!
Hats Off ! congrats.
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Day 519
ItÂ’s lawn mowing season in Texas and that means a lot of time for the bird to think. TodayÂ’s topic is pack or group dynamics. I can see the yawns already.
We, the quitters of KTC, are the herd of buffalo, gazelles, whatever you want. The nic bitch is the predator lurking to snatch some new or weak quitter away. ItÂ’s happened too many times here. New guys charge about with their new found quit and theyÂ’re not paying attention and ka-pow the bitch snatches them.
This could very well happen to an older quitter who isolates himself, starts to feel heÂ’s no longer part of the herd or anyone misses him or just mails it in.
No one here is an island to himself. Get lines of communication open early and keep them open. Do not isolate yourself. If youÂ’re feeling down, get on live chat and vent or dial up one of those numbers. Asking for help does not mean you are weak. It actually proves you are smart enough to see you canÂ’t do this on your own.
Learn how to identify the tricks the nic bitch is going to use on you during your pre Hall training. Hit the hall and put those skills to use by helping new guys along the way and encouraging the old goats every now and then too.
ItÂ’s the pay it backward and forward principle.
Class dismissed Â…..
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My yard needs mowed. All two Acres.
You busy tomorrow?
:D
You don't have to be the fastest or the smartest gazelle in the pack, just not the slowest or dumbest. The nic bitch always claims those.
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My yard needs mowed. All two Acres.
You busy tomorrow?
:D
You don't have to be the fastest or the smartest gazelle in the pack, just not the slowest or dumbest. The nic bitch always claims those.
You just made part of my signature! I like it!
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Day 519
ItÂ’s lawn mowing season in Texas and that means a lot of time for the bird to think. TodayÂ’s topic is pack or group dynamics. I can see the yawns already.
We, the quitter of KTC, are the herd of buffalo, gazelles, whatever you want. The nic bitch is the predator lurking to snatch some new or weak quitter away. ItÂ’s happened too many times here. New guys charge about with their new found quit and theyÂ’re not paying attention and ka-pow the bitch snatches them.
This could very well happen to an older quitter who isolates himself, starts to feel heÂ’s no longer part of the herd or anyone misses him or just mails it in.
No one here is an island to himself. Get lines of communication open early and keep them open. Do not isolate yourself. If youÂ’re feeling down, get on live chat and vent or dial up one of those numbers. Asking for help does not mean you are weak. It actually proves you are smart enough to see you canÂ’t do this on your own.
Learn how to identify the tricks the nic bitch is going to use on you during your pre Hall training. Hit the hall and put those skills to use by helping new guys along the way and encouraging the old goats every now and then too.
ItÂ’s the pay it backward and forward principle.
Class dismissed Â…..
Cbird,
Thank you, those are intelligent words.
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I just found the perfect analogy (video) for all these blowhards who claim to have dip controlled or want to argue the fact they are not addicts and the guys here who fight our addiction openly every day are slaves
This is what happens when you Tempt the Bitch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JJB_2Cb7o) or think you have all the answers and can fly solo.
Keep your guard up.
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I just found the perfect analogy (video) for all these blowhards who claim to have dip controlled or want to argue the fact they are not addicts and the guys here who fight our addiction openly every day are slaves
This is what happens when you Tempt the Bitch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JJB_2Cb7o) or think you have all the answers and can fly solo.
Keep your guard up.
Awesome analogy!!
Thank you Cbird for posting this. :)
I'm gonna keep my guard up and protect my quit at all costs. It is a life or death decision I will make every a.m. by posting roll and keeping my word. 'bang head'
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I just found the perfect analogy (video) for all these blowhards who claim to have dip controlled or want to argue the fact they are not addicts and the guys here who fight our addiction openly every day are slaves
This is what happens when you Tempt the Bitch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JJB_2Cb7o) or think you have all the answers and can fly solo.
Keep your guard up.
Awesome analogy!!
Thank you Cbird for posting this. :)
I'm gonna keep my guard up and protect my quit at all costs. It is a life or death decision I will make every a.m. by posting roll and keeping my word. 'bang head'
This analog had this week written all over it. Why would you want to put your guard down with An enemy that has no pity. No remorse. An enemy that can and will knock you slap out. Thanks cbird.
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I just found the perfect analogy (video) for all these blowhards who claim to have dip controlled or want to argue the fact they are not addicts and the guys here who fight our addiction openly every day are slaves
This is what happens when you Tempt the Bitch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JJB_2Cb7o) or think you have all the answers and can fly solo.
Keep your guard up.
Yo ass got knocked da fuuuck out.....
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I just found the perfect analogy (video) for all these blowhards who claim to have dip controlled or want to argue the fact they are not addicts and the guys here who fight our addiction openly every day are slaves
This is what happens when you Tempt the Bitch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-JJB_2Cb7o) or think you have all the answers and can fly solo.
Keep your guard up.
Awesome analogy!!
Thank you Cbird for posting this. :)
I'm gonna keep my guard up and protect my quit at all costs. It is a life or death decision I will make every a.m. by posting roll and keeping my word. 'bang head'
This analog had this week written all over it. Why would you want to put your guard down with An enemy that has no pity. No remorse. An enemy that can and will knock you slap out. Thanks cbird.
Perfect. Good work cbird.
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My yard needs mowed. All two Acres.
You busy tomorrow?
:D
You don't have to be the fastest or the smartest gazelle in the pack, just not the slowest or dumbest. The nic bitch always claims those.
You just made part of my signature! I like it!
'getaroom'
PS- goo stuff in here, cbird.
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So the Rocketman and I were sharing a 'mfkuss sandwich' last night while he's visiting the oven we call Texas and the table behind us has a business dude still wearing his tie spitting into a beer bottle. Rocket says "that was us a while ago" and we continued to share our stories toasting to accountability brotherhood and success!!
Anytime you gheys travel to another town - do some research and find out if there are any KTC quitters around -
MAKE THE EFFORT!!!!!
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So the Rocketman and I and sharing a mfkuss sandwich last night while he's visiting the oven we call Texas and the table behind us has a business dude still wearing his tie spitting into a beer bottle.
Rocket says "that was us a while ago" and we continued to share our stories toasting to accountability brotherhood and success!!
Anytime you gheys travel to another town - do some research and find out if there are any KTC quitters around -
MAKE THE EFFORT!!!!!
Sorry I couldnt join you fellas, but Mrs. Razd's B-Day takes precidents.
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I nominate this for Words of Wisdom!
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
Nice Cbird should be top ten for a lot of us here!!!
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
Boom, follow that every damn day.
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.Â
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.Â
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
Boom, follow that every damn day.
Cbird,
As always, I like it, I love it, I want some more of it!!! 'bang head'
I will follow the Top 10 until I quit breathing. :)
NAFAR and ODAAT 'bang head'
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.Â
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.Â
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
Boom, follow that every damn day.
Cbird,
As always, I like it, I love it, I want some more of it!!! 'bang head'
I will follow the Top 10 until I quit breathing. :)
NAFAR and ODAAT 'bang head'
I am not a unique and special butterfly. I am a drug addict. I quit with CBird.
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.Â
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.Â
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
Boom, follow that every damn day.
Cbird,
As always, I like it, I love it, I want some more of it!!! 'bang head'
I will follow the Top 10 until I quit breathing. :)
NAFAR and ODAAT 'bang head'
I am not a unique and special butterfly. I am a drug addict. I quit with CBird.
:wub:
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Applies to every quitter
Milestone accomplishments are potential pitfalls. YouÂ’ve hit your first or latest goal and for many of you this is the longest time your body has been off nicotine since the first time you put that shit in your body and became a slave. If you do not continue to set new goals for your quit, many of you will fade away. Unfortunately, the grim reality is, several of those who do fade will be finger banging a can soon.
Stay engaged here. Continue to monitor your spreadsheet and call out the guys how have committed to the ‘next level’. Get outside of these four walls here and find some foggy quitter to help or pop into some ‘old’ group and add your support to them.
We are addicts, plain and simple. If you allow yourself wiggle room, the nic bitch will creep back into your life and whisper sweet poisonous nothings in your ear.
Someone slap me up side the head if I ever forget this!
Day 539
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Applies to every quitter
Milestone accomplishments are potential pitfalls. YouÂ’ve hit your first or latest goal and for many of you this is the longest time your body has been off nicotine since the first time you put that shit in your body and became a slave. If you do not continue to set new goals for your quit, many of you will fade away. Unfortunately, the grim reality is, several of those who do fade will be finger banging a can soon.Â
Stay engaged here. Continue to monitor your spreadsheet and call out the guys how have committed to the ‘next level’. Get outside of these four walls here and find some foggy quitter to help or pop into some ‘old’ group and add your support to them.
We are addicts, plain and simple. If you allow yourself wiggle room, the nic bitch will creep back into your life and whisper sweet poisonous nothings in your ear.
Someone slap me up side the head if I ever forget this!Â
Day 539
The Watcher shall also be the Watched..... L00t 6:14 :ph43r:
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Applies to every quitter
Milestone accomplishments are potential pitfalls. YouÂ’ve hit your first or latest goal and for many of you this is the longest time your body has been off nicotine since the first time you put that shit in your body and became a slave. If you do not continue to set new goals for your quit, many of you will fade away. Unfortunately, the grim reality is, several of those who do fade will be finger banging a can soon.Â
Stay engaged here. Continue to monitor your spreadsheet and call out the guys how have committed to the ‘next level’. Get outside of these four walls here and find some foggy quitter to help or pop into some ‘old’ group and add your support to them.
We are addicts, plain and simple. If you allow yourself wiggle room, the nic bitch will creep back into your life and whisper sweet poisonous nothings in your ear.
Someone slap me up side the head if I ever forget this!Â
Day 539
The Watcher shall also be the Watched..... L00t 6:14 :ph43r:
Amen ^^^^^^
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Applies to every quitter
Milestone accomplishments are potential pitfalls. YouÂ’ve hit your first or latest goal and for many of you this is the longest time your body has been off nicotine since the first time you put that shit in your body and became a slave. If you do not continue to set new goals for your quit, many of you will fade away. Unfortunately, the grim reality is, several of those who do fade will be finger banging a can soon.Â
Stay engaged here. Continue to monitor your spreadsheet and call out the guys how have committed to the ‘next level’. Get outside of these four walls here and find some foggy quitter to help or pop into some ‘old’ group and add your support to them.
We are addicts, plain and simple. If you allow yourself wiggle room, the nic bitch will creep back into your life and whisper sweet poisonous nothings in your ear.
Someone slap me up side the head if I ever forget this!Â
Day 539
The Watcher shall also be the Watched..... L00t 6:14 :ph43r:
Amen ^^^^^^
Thank you.
I needed this right off the bat this morning.
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Applies to every quitter
Milestone accomplishments are potential pitfalls. YouÂ’ve hit your first or latest goal and for many of you this is the longest time your body has been off nicotine since the first time you put that shit in your body and became a slave. If you do not continue to set new goals for your quit, many of you will fade away. Unfortunately, the grim reality is, several of those who do fade will be finger banging a can soon.Â
Stay engaged here. Continue to monitor your spreadsheet and call out the guys how have committed to the ‘next level’. Get outside of these four walls here and find some foggy quitter to help or pop into some ‘old’ group and add your support to them.
We are addicts, plain and simple. If you allow yourself wiggle room, the nic bitch will creep back into your life and whisper sweet poisonous nothings in your ear.
Someone slap me up side the head if I ever forget this!Â
Day 539
The Watcher shall also be the Watched..... L00t 6:14 :ph43r:
Amen ^^^^^^
Thank you.
I needed this right off the bat this morning.
I'll smack you upside the head if you ever forget, but I'd much rather slap that ass! Wait....what?
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Active and Productive
A post recently got me thinking about the length of time people stay on this site. I wonÂ’t attempt to speak for others but my .02 says as long as I have breath in my body ~ ~ ~ and yes I will do that in daily increments EVERY DAMN DAY.
While my quit continues to grow, I find myself looking for other areas in my life that need improvement. (My wife says; here let me help you with that list) Body, soul and spirit is how I was created and if I do not look to improve on all of those areas then I am left wanting.
If you havenÂ’t wondered outside of the four walls of your quit room youÂ’re missing the boat. Yes, you need to post roll in your room EVERY DAMN DAY, but how about venturing into another group and posting support for a quitter who had an impact on your quit. The younger and older quitters need love too. The number of days quit is meaningless to me if I donÂ’t help or push someone along. This site is called a brotherhood for a reason. If you do not stay active both inside and outside of your quit group bad things happen. Caution, there are no demi-gods here! Still waters become stagnate and then they turn poisonous.
Venture into the Non-Dipping (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?c=279746) related forums and you will find a number of topics to entertain or get actively involved in. Open this section and see how many topics/activities forums you can use to vent, distract, beat craves, or challenge your quit and/or other areas that need improvement on a daily basis.
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Active and Productive
A post recently got me thinking about the length of time people stay on this site. I wonÂ’t attempt to speak for others but my .02 says as long as I have breath in my body ~ ~ ~ and yes I will do that in daily increments EVERY DAMN DAY.
While my quit continues to grow, I find myself looking for other areas in my life that need improvement. (My wife says; here let me help you with that list) Body, soul and spirit is how I was created and if I do not look to improve on all of those areas then I am left wanting.
If you havenÂ’t wondered outside of the four walls of your quit room youÂ’re missing the boat. Yes, you need to post roll in your room EVERY DAMN DAY, but how about venturing into another group and posting support for a quitter who had an impact on your quit. The younger and older quitters need love too. The number of days quit is meaningless to me if I donÂ’t help or push someone along. This site is called a brotherhood for a reason. If you do not stay active both inside and outside of your quit group bad things happen. Caution, there are no demi-gods here! Still waters become stagnate and then they turn poisonous.
Venture into the Non-Dipping (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?c=279746) related forums and you will find a number of topics to entertain or get actively involved in. Open this section and see how many topics/activities forums you can use to vent, distract, beat craves, or challenge your quit and/or other areas that need improvement on a daily basis.
Thank you brother! I needed to read that today...
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Active and Productive
A post recently got me thinking about the length of time people stay on this site. I won’t attempt to speak for others but my .02 says as long as I have breath in my body ~ ~ ~ and yes I will do that in daily increments EVERY DAMN DAY.
While my quit continues to grow, I find myself looking for other areas in my life that need improvement. (My wife says; here let me help you with that list) Body, soul and spirit is how I was created and if I do not look to improve on all of those areas then I am left wanting.Â
If you havenÂ’t wondered outside of the four walls of your quit room youÂ’re missing the boat. Yes, you need to post roll in your room EVERY DAMN DAY, but how about venturing into another group and posting support for a quitter who had an impact on your quit. The younger and older quitters need love too. The number of days quit is meaningless to me if I donÂ’t help or push someone along. This site is called a brotherhood for a reason. If you do not stay active both inside and outside of your quit group bad things happen. Caution, there are no demi-gods here! Still waters become stagnate and then they turn poisonous.Â
Venture into the Non-Dipping (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?c=279746) related forums and you will find a number of topics to entertain or get actively involved in. Open this section and see how many topics/activities forums you can use to vent, distract, beat craves, or challenge your quit and/or other areas that need improvement on a daily basis.
Thank you brother! I needed to read that today...
Good challenge, cbird. I've not thought about the need that older quit brothers have for support. KTC can best be defined by What give, not just get.
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I am new, but can already see this as the light! Like others have I wanted to thank you for this post Cbird. I quit with you!
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I am new, but can already see this as the light! Like others have I wanted to thank you for this post Cbird. I quit with you!
I quit with Cbird every damn day. Vigor strong.
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I am new, but can already see this as the light! Like others have I wanted to thank you for this post Cbird. I quit with you!
I quit with Cbird every damn day. Vigor strong.
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559
Quitting tobacco is the hardest thing any of us will ever do. What does it really take?
Well for me, it was the ‘I have had enough of being controlled by a 2 ¼” can”. Ok, you say. Bully for you – you made a mental decision not based on fear or for anyone else…. What now?
What now is where KTC came into play. Finding this site three days after my decision was the life preserver being tossed to a man treading water in a turbulent ocean. I had been here before and failed countless times. I needed to learn how to quit, not just stop. It was a matter disregarding all the ‘knowledge’ I thought I knew and become a student of quit.
I had never visited an open forum before and this site isnÂ’t the easiest elephant to eat so itÂ’s little by little each day learning the ins and outs of KTC. Was it difficult, yes but it also distracted my nicotine ridden body and mind. I am part of April 12, the battered bumping bastards of April 12 to be exact and am one of the spreadsheet trackers too. Our name is justly deserved. Come by and read some of our history to see why.
The saying around here is to drink the Kool-Aid. I’ll take it a step further and liken it to jumping out of an airplane for the first time. I am not an accomplished sky diver but have made 5 successful jumps. Yes I know we have some badass military guys on the site and I am not trying to compare myself to you or your sacrifice/service – just hang with me a little bit. Hanging on the edge of the plane at 14,000 feet you have a decision to make. Tandem jumping is now the law and it’s up to the 'jumper' to make the initial exit. Full commitment is now reality if you want to experience the ride of your life. The jump school (first 100 days) teaches us how to identify the dangers and pitfalls of our addiction. Not just avoiding the fight but how to defend and then attack the enemy. Tandem jumping means you are wearing a harness which is attached to an experienced and licensed sky diver (KTC vet). My life was literally in his hands and I had to completely trust he would land us safely. After the Hall, we get to put our ‘quit degree’ into practice. The first milestone is only a mile marker affirming you are going in the right direction. Top off the tank, have a celebratory beverage and get back on the road. This is not your final destination! For me, after my first safe landing, I was ready to jump again!!
Would I be quit without KTC? Yes, is say with slight question mark floating in the back of my mind. Would I be as confident in my defensive and offensive skills in battling nicotine, HELL NO!
Let go and let it rip boys!!
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559
Quitting tobacco is the hardest thing any of us will ever do. What does it really take?
Well for me, it was the ‘I have had enough of being controlled by a 2 ¼” can”. Ok, you say. Bully for you – you made a mental decision not based on fear or for anyone else…. What now?
What now is where KTC came into play. Finding this site three days after my decision was the life preserver being tossed to a man treading water in a turbulent ocean. I had been here before and failed countless times. I needed to learn how to quit, not just stop. It was a matter disregarding all the ‘knowledge’ I thought I knew and become a student of quit.
I had never visited an open forum before and this isnÂ’t the easiest elephant to eat so itÂ’s little by little each day learning the ins and outs of KTC. Was it difficult, yes but it also distracted my nicotine ridden body and mind. I am part of April 12, the battered bumping bastards of April 12 to be exact and am one of the spreadsheet trackers too. Our name is justly deserved. Come by and read some of our history to see why.
The saying around here is to drink the Kool-Aid. I’ll take it a step further and liken it to jumping out of the plane for the first time. I am not an accomplished sky diver but have made 5 successful jumps. Yes I know we have some badass military guys on the site and I am not trying to compare myself to your or your sacrifice/service – just hang with me a little bit. Hanging on the edge of the plane at 14,000 feet you have a decision to make. Tandem jumping is now the law and it’s up to the jumper to make the initial exit. Full commitment is now reality if you want to experience. The jump school (first 100 days) teaches us how to identify the dangers and pitfalls of our addiction. Not just avoiding the fight but how to defend and then attack the enemy. Tandem jumping means you are wearing a harness which is attached to an experienced and licensed sky diver (KTC vet). After the Hall, we get to put our ‘quit degree’ into practice. The first milestone is only a mile marker affirming you are going in the right direction. Top off the tank and get back on the road; this is not your final destination! For me, after my first safe landing, I was ready to go again!!
Would I be quit without KTC? Yes, is say with slight question mark floating in the back of my mind. Would I be as confident in my defensive and offensive skill in battling nicotine, HELL NO!
Let go and let it rip boys!!
Well put brother!!
Its vets like you that have given newbies and not-so-newbies like myself the advise on how to get thru some of the tough spots.
Proud to be quit with you today.
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559
Quitting tobacco is the hardest thing any of us will ever do. What does it really take?
Well for me, it was the ‘I have had enough of being controlled by a 2 ¼” can”. Ok, you say. Bully for you – you made a mental decision not based on fear or for anyone else…. What now?
What now is where KTC came into play. Finding this site three days after my decision was the life preserver being tossed to a man treading water in a turbulent ocean. I had been here before and failed countless times. I needed to learn how to quit, not just stop. It was a matter disregarding all the ‘knowledge’ I thought I knew and become a student of quit.
I had never visited an open forum before and this isnÂ’t the easiest elephant to eat so itÂ’s little by little each day learning the ins and outs of KTC. Was it difficult, yes but it also distracted my nicotine ridden body and mind. I am part of April 12, the battered bumping bastards of April 12 to be exact and am one of the spreadsheet trackers too. Our name is justly deserved. Come by and read some of our history to see why.Â
The saying around here is to drink the Kool-Aid.  IÂ’ll take it a step further and liken it to jumping out of the plane for the first time. I am not an accomplished sky diver but have made 5 successful jumps. Yes I know we have some badass military guys on the site and I am not trying to compare myself to your or your sacrifice/service – just hang with me a little bit. Hanging on the edge of the plane at 14,000 feet you have a decision to make. Tandem jumping is now the law and itÂ’s up to the jumper to make the initial exit. Full commitment is now reality if you want to experience. The jump school (first 100 days) teaches us how to identify the dangers and pitfalls of our addiction. Not just avoiding the fight but how to defend and then attack the enemy. Tandem jumping means you are wearing a harness which is attached to an experienced and licensed sky diver (KTC vet). My life was literally in my jumper partner and had to completely trust he could land me safely. After the Hall, we get to put our ‘quit degreeÂ’ into practice. The first milestone is only a mile marker affirming you are going in the right direction. Top off the tank and get back on the road; this is not your final destination! For me, after my first safe landing, I was ready to go again!!Â
Would I be quit without KTC? Yes, is say with slight question mark floating in the back of my mind. Would I be as confident in my defensive and offensive skill in battling nicotine, HELL NO!
Let go and let it rip boys!!
Well put brother!!
Its vets like you that have given newbies and not-so-newbies like myself the advise on how to get thru some of the tough spots.
Proud to be quit with you today.
keep paying it forward and backward G25 - lovin that quit
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Quitting tobacco is the hardest thing any of us will ever do. What does it really take?
Well for me, it was the ‘I have had enough of being controlled by a 2 ¼” can”. Ok, you say. Bully for you – you made a mental decision not based on fear or for anyone else…. What now?
What now is where KTC came into play. Finding this site three days after my decision was the life preserver being tossed to a man treading water in a turbulent ocean. I had been here before and failed countless times.  I needed to learn how to quit, not just stop. It was a matter disregarding all the ‘knowledge’ I thought I knew and become a student of quit.
I had never visited an open forum before and this isnÂ’t the easiest elephant to eat so itÂ’s little by little each day learning the ins and outs of KTC. Was it difficult, yes but it also distracted my nicotine ridden body and mind. I am part of April 12, the battered bumping bastards of April 12 to be exact and am one of the spreadsheet trackers too. Our name is justly deserved. Come by and read some of our history to see why.Â
The saying around here is to drink the Kool-Aid.  IÂ’ll take it a step further and liken it to jumping out of the plane for the first time. I am not an accomplished sky diver but have made 5 successful jumps. Yes I know we have some badass military guys on the site and I am not trying to compare myself to your or your sacrifice/service – just hang with me a little bit. Hanging on the edge of the plane at 14,000 feet you have a decision to make. Tandem jumping is now the law and itÂ’s up to the jumper to make the initial exit. Full commitment is now reality if you want to experience. The jump school (first 100 days) teaches us how to identify the dangers and pitfalls of our addiction. Not just avoiding the fight but how to defend and then attack the enemy. Tandem jumping means you are wearing a harness which is attached to an experienced and licensed sky diver (KTC vet). My life was literally in my jumper partner and had to completely trust he could land me safely. After the Hall, we get to put our ‘quit degreeÂ’ into practice. The first milestone is only a mile marker affirming you are going in the right direction. Top off the tank and get back on the road; this is not your final destination! For me, after my first safe landing, I was ready to go again!!Â
Would I be quit without KTC? Yes, is say with slight question mark floating in the back of my mind. Would I be as confident in my defensive and offensive skill in battling nicotine, HELL NO!
Let go and let it rip boys!!
Well put brother!!
Its vets like you that have given newbies and not-so-newbies like myself the advise on how to get thru some of the tough spots.
Proud to be quit with you today.
keep paying it forward and backward G25 - lovin that quit
Whenever I'm pissed I know I can come to Cbird's intro for a dose to positivity. Thanks Cbird. Proud to know you.
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Captain's Log 579
YouÂ’re quit and should be tethered
Say youÂ’re an astronaut and your space ship is KTC-BR549. Being in outer space takes time to adjust to and you need to learn how to compensate for tasks you would normally do on Earth. Gravity, oxygen and even food have all been affected and need to be reassessed. You need to go to work and before you exit the capsule, you go through the checklist of the mission, equipment, safety gear and finally the emergency plan. YouÂ’ve trained for this day and space walking is relatively easy provided you respect the surroundings and know your limitations. Being tethered to the KTC-BR549 ship is not a burden, itÂ’s your lifeline. Alright, time to exit the ship and get some work done. YouÂ’ve done this 1,10,100,1,000, 10,000 times but this time you decide to forget everything youÂ’ve learned and put into practice. Your tether gets worn or snaps. You recognize it but rationalize in your brain saying; just a little more time wonÂ’t hurt me. I've done so well the last 'x' number of times, I really don't need the tether any longer; anyway it just reminds me.... 'x'. Your communication is/was built into the tether but youÂ’ve neglected it and itÂ’s damaged so calling for assistance is possible. You say: IÂ’m a man and I can do this on my own and continue on. Now youÂ’re getting cocky and extend yourself just a bit too much and you lose your grasp or footing. Houston, we have a problem! You are now lost in space.
WE QLF EVERY DAMN DAY (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=5688) without excuse or apology.
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Captain's Log 579
YouÂ’re quit and should be tethered
Say youÂ’re an astronaut and your space ship is KTC-BR549. Being in outer space takes time to adjust to and you need to learn how to compensate for tasks you would normally do on Earth. Gravity, oxygen and even food have all been affected and need to be reassessed. You need to go to work and before you exit the capsule, you go through the checklist of the mission, equipment, safety gear and finally the emergency plan. YouÂ’ve trained for this day and space walking is relatively easy provided you respect the surroundings and know your limitations. Being tethered to the KTC-BR549 ship is not a burden, itÂ’s your lifeline. Alright, time to exit the ship and get some work done. YouÂ’ve done this 1,10,100,1,000, 10,000 times but this time you decide to forget everything youÂ’ve learned and put into practice. Your tether gets worn or snaps. You recognize it but rationalize in your brain saying; just a little more time wonÂ’t hurt me. I've done so well the last 'x' number of times, I really don't need the tether any longer; anyway it just reminds me.... 'x'. Your communication is/was built into the tether but youÂ’ve neglected it and itÂ’s damaged so calling for assistance is possible. You say: IÂ’m a man and I can do this on my own and continue on. Now youÂ’re getting cocky and extend yourself just a bit too much and you lose your grasp or footing. Houston, we have a problem! You are now lost in space.
WE QLF EVERY DAMN DAY (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=5688) without excuse or apology.
Remember to own your quit. Make it yourself. Elist the help of others but don't let this happen.
A Space Odyssey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDrDUmuUBTo)
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just because it needs to be seen again
BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
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just because it needs to be seen again
BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I dig it. Thanks for posting again, I never saw it the first time. Maybe before my time...
Thanks
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just because it needs to be seen again
BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.Â
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.Â
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I dig it. Thanks for posting again, I never saw it the first time. Maybe before my time...
Thanks
Oooooo... That's good! Give me sum mo...Give me sum mo....
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just because it needs to be seen again
BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.Â
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.Â
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I dig it. Thanks for posting again, I never saw it the first time. Maybe before my time...
Thanks
Oooooo... That's good! Give me sum mo...Give me sum mo....
excellent advice for us all, thanks for reposting cbird!
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just because it needs to be seen again
BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.Â
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.Â
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I dig it. Thanks for posting again, I never saw it the first time. Maybe before my time...
Thanks
Oooooo... That's good! Give me sum mo...Give me sum mo....
excellent advice for us all, thanks for reposting cbird!
'oh yeah' 'clap' 'oh yeah'
Especially #6!!
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Idk what happened with my post.... Something evil in my computer maybe?! Great words Cbird!
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Idk what happened with my post.... Something evil in my computer maybe?! Great words Cbird!
might check to see your anti-entity of malice software is updated
'crackup'
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Idk what happened with my post.... Something evil in my computer maybe?! Great words Cbird!
might check to see your anti-entity of malice software is updated
'crackup'
"anti-entity of malice software" -----that.is.funny
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier. We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier. We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
Sorry for your loss.
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier. We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.Â
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry too. I don't cry often. One of the few times was when my previous pooch's health eventually failed him. That's a tough blow, brother.
I'm QLF with you. EDD.
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier.  We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.Â
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry too. I don't cry often. One of the few times was when my previous pooch's health eventually failed him. That's a tough blow, brother.
I'm QLF with you. EDD.
Man, I have done the same thing twice. What a heart wrenching decision to make. I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for being here.
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier.  We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.Â
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry too. I don't cry often. One of the few times was when my previous pooch's health eventually failed him. That's a tough blow, brother.
I'm QLF with you. EDD.
Man, I have done the same thing twice. What a heart wrenching decision to make. I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for being here.
Sorry about your family loss and need to make a choice like that.
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier.  We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.Â
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry too. I don't cry often. One of the few times was when my previous pooch's health eventually failed him. That's a tough blow, brother.
I'm QLF with you. EDD.
Man, I have done the same thing twice. What a heart wrenching decision to make. I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for being here.
Sorry about your family loss and need to make a choice like that.
Hang tough bro - it's a hard thing to deal with. Thanks for the message today and know I share the same sentiments. Our dogs are running around together free of the illness and pain that afflicted them in this world. Green grass. Sunshine. Happiness. Freedom.
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier. We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
Sorry to hear about your loss CBird, prayers sent up for you your wife for sure.
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier. We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.Â
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
Sorry to hear about your loss CBird, prayers sent up for you your wife for sure.
That sucks big time my friend. I have had to do it as well and it is never easy.
You are a rock solid quitter, damn proud to quit with you daily.
Hang in there!
STAY QUIT
Greg
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier.  We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.Â
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
Sorry to hear about your loss CBird, prayers sent up for you your wife for sure.
That sucks big time my friend. I have had to do it as well and it is never easy.
You are a rock solid quitter, damn proud to quit with you daily.
Hang in there!
STAY QUIT
Greg
Wow cbird. That hurts brother. We have a family dog and I can certainly see where your coming from. It's great to be quit with you brother. Prayers....
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Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier.  We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.Â
Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.
Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER
608
Sorry to hear about your loss CBird, prayers sent up for you your wife for sure.
That sucks big time my friend. I have had to do it as well and it is never easy.
You are a rock solid quitter, damn proud to quit with you daily.
Hang in there!
STAY QUIT
Greg
Wow cbird. That hurts brother. We have a family dog and I can certainly see where your coming from. It's great to be quit with you brother. Prayers....
With ya bro!!!
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Bump for the 7th floor! 701 to be exact. Keep slaying that bitch every damn day!
'oh yeah'
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Bump for the 7th floor! 701 to be exact. Keep slaying that bitch every damn day!
'oh yeah'
'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
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Bump for the 7th floor! 701 to be exact. Keep slaying that bitch every damn day!
'oh yeah'
'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Congrats brother!
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Bump for the 7th floor! 701 to be exact. Keep slaying that bitch every damn day!
'oh yeah'
'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Congrats brother!
Quitiest quitter around. 0.7 chub like fuck
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Bump for the 7th floor! 701 to be exact. Keep slaying that bitch every damn day!
'oh yeah'
'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Congrats brother!
Quitiest quitter around. 0.7 chub like fuck
Awesome Cbird keep on kicking ass
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Bump for the 7th floor! 701 to be exact. Keep slaying that bitch every damn day!
'oh yeah'
'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Congrats brother!
Quitiest quitter around. 0.7 chub like fuck
Awesome Cbird keep on kicking ass
'oh yeah' way to go cbird
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Bump for the 7th floor! 701 to be exact. Keep slaying that bitch every damn day!
'oh yeah'
'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Congrats brother!
Quitiest quitter around. 0.7 chub like fuck
Awesome Cbird keep on kicking ass
'oh yeah' way to go cbird
'clap'
Rock Star!
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thanks for the pat on the ass 'winker'
Every Damn Day
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thanks for the pat on the ass 'winker'
Every Damn Day
Sorry I missed it. Ass pat. 'arse'
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thanks for the pat on the ass 'winker'
Every Damn Day
Sorry I missed it. Ass pat. 'arse'
I am late too but my applaud is to you brother!
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Heard thereÂ’s a new soap box somewhere in April 12 but IÂ’ll be damned if I can find it
A new gentle and calming wind seams to tickle the ears now but that’s NOT what got me here today (714). The revolving door of ‘failed quits’ looks like a fan due the number of caves. Their story is the same: ‘I stopped posting roll regularly and I drifted”. Some think they have nothing to pay forward and feel they have benefited from the site but don’t need it any longer. Some will use the excuse ‘this site makes me think `of Copenhagen too much (my drug of choice for nearly 35 yrs) . My only response to that is no shit Sherlock – we are addicts in an inactive stage and we should be intentional and determined about our quit.
The lack of chatter in the rooms is deafening. No room chatter equates to no synergy of the group and no bonding. I guess all the chatter is behind the scenes via text.
Be active, be diligent and pay it forward. Like any organization, we will only grow if you are actively quit, use the tools learned from this site and spread the word.
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Heard thereÂ’s a new soap box somewhere in April 12 but IÂ’ll be damned if I can find it
A new gentle and calming wind seams to tickle the ears now but that’s NOT what got me here today (714). The revolving door of ‘failed quits’ looks like a fan due the number of caves. Their story is the same: ‘I stopped posting roll regularly and I drifted”. Some think they have nothing to pay forward and feel they have benefited from the site but don’t need it any longer. Some will use the excuse ‘this site makes me think `of Copenhagen too much (my drug of choice for nearly 35 yrs) . My only response to that is no shit Sherlock – we are addicts in an inactive stage and we should be intentional and determined about our quit.
The lack of chatter in the rooms is deafening. No room chatter equates to no synergy of the group and no bonding. I guess all the chatter is behind the scenes via text.
Be active, be diligent and pay it forward. Like any organization, we will only grow if you are actively quit, use the tools learned from this site and spread the word.
No I know what the "C" stands for in CBird65!
Thank you Confucius!
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Heard thereÂ’s a new soap box somewhere in April 12 but IÂ’ll be damned if I can find it
A new gentle and calming wind seams to tickle the ears now but that’s NOT what got me here today (714). The revolving door of ‘failed quits’ looks like a fan due the number of caves. Their story is the same: ‘I stopped posting roll regularly and I drifted”. Some think they have nothing to pay forward and feel they have benefited from the site but don’t need it any longer. Some will use the excuse ‘this site makes me think `of Copenhagen too much (my drug of choice for nearly 35 yrs) . My only response to that is no shit Sherlock – we are addicts in an inactive stage and we should be intentional and determined about our quit.
The lack of chatter in the rooms is deafening. No room chatter equates to no synergy of the group and no bonding. I guess all the chatter is behind the scenes via text.
Be active, be diligent and pay it forward. Like any organization, we will only grow if you are actively quit, use the tools learned from this site and spread the word.
No I know what the "C" stands for in CBird65!
Thank you Confucius!
Inspirational threads belong at the top. This thread should have 16000 views. Read and learn from the Cbird.
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Heard thereÂ’s a new soap box somewhere in April 12 but IÂ’ll be damned if I can find it
A new gentle and calming wind seams to tickle the ears now but that’s NOT what got me here today (714). The revolving door of ‘failed quits’ looks like a fan due the number of caves. Their story is the same: ‘I stopped posting roll regularly and I drifted”. Some think they have nothing to pay forward and feel they have benefited from the site but don’t need it any longer. Some will use the excuse ‘this site makes me think `of Copenhagen too much (my drug of choice for nearly 35 yrs) . My only response to that is no shit Sherlock – we are addicts in an inactive stage and we should be intentional and determined about our quit.
The lack of chatter in the rooms is deafening. No room chatter equates to no synergy of the group and no bonding. I guess all the chatter is behind the scenes via text.
Be active, be diligent and pay it forward. Like any organization, we will only grow if you are actively quit, use the tools learned from this site and spread the word.
No I know what the "C" stands for in CBird65!
Thank you Confucius!
Inspirational threads belong at the top. This thread should have 16000 views. Read and learn from the Cbird.
Cbird, you're sort of like a yoda of quit!
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'BanDog'
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'BanDog'
AHHHH!!!
I've been 'COACHED'
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'BanDog'
AHHHH!!!
I've been 'COACHED'
I find this gif hilarious as I keep getting stuck wondering what the banana taking it is thinking. He's not fighting too much, but the look of shock suggests surprise sex. He's wondering whether he likes it or not. He may be contemplating the ride home, or may have just been busted by his significant other (BTW...why am I assuming gay banana sex here? Could be a female...).
So many questions unanswered (like that dog on a skateboard years ago)...
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'BanDog'
AHHHH!!!
I've been 'COACHED'
I find this gif hilarious as I keep getting stuck wondering what the banana taking it is thinking. He's not fighting too much, but the look of shock suggests surprise sex. He's wondering whether he likes it or not. He may be contemplating the ride home, or may have just been busted by his significant other (BTW...why am I assuming gay banana sex here? Could be a female...).
So many questions unanswered (like that dog on a skateboard years ago)...
The receiving banana is probably wondering how the ride home will be and what to do if their eyes meet again...they could end up in another hotel or looking for the exit. Or maybe he was just walking through the woods and heard banjo music but it was too late to respond because the banjo player was a marathoner like you and Cbird... no point in running from a marathoner is prolly what he is thinking.
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Two years quit -- and waves and waves of ripple effect from staying deeply involved in quitting. Way to go!!!!
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Rehash
things I wished I had learned in the first week here
The "tools plus the personal contacts made on KTC are like bullets." They must be loaded with determination, the gun must be aimed accurately and then the trigger must be pulled in order to hit your target.
Building friendships among your quit brothers adds another layer to your quit but it is action oriented and for many it will take you out of your comfort level. It takes time to seek someone out, to get to know them, to share with them and soon trust them. How likely are you to cheat on your friend?
Get outside of yourself and stop focusing only on you. But IÂ’m hurting you say. I reply, go find someone who is hurting more. Find a way to encourage or challenge your brother to take one more step. When you stop focusing on your own pain and help another, two quits are strengthened in the process.
Use the ChatLive room- a whole different environment all together
Exercise coupled with an increase of water consumption, to date, has been one of the best activities to combat the nic bitch. Exercise and water will help flush out the poison we've ingested for years and it is good for every aspect of your quit. The release of the anxiousness, pent up anger or rage with the benefit of dedicated thought time. Start becoming a better man/woman. If the stress and rage becomes too much, log on and vent to your group. Never, and I mean never vent on your family.
WeÂ’re learning to recondition our thought and response methods. ItÂ’s funny how we like to romance our history with nicotine. We had all the same emotional ups and downs we have now. What did nicotine really do ~ nothing. There is no clarity enhancing characteristic in the chemical compound of nicotine, we just associated it and choose to remember it that way.
No fingerprint is identical; neither is the quit for any member here; however, you are joining an organization created by quitters and this site has seen it all. Remember this: “It ain’t personal, it’s about the quit” and in most cases the guys offering you advice are trying to help you so just listen. Your "quit is in infancy stage" so park your attitude and ego. You are not a special butterfly.
This site is based on honor, brotherhood, accountability and success. What are you doing with your quit when no one is watching?
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Rehash
things I wished I had learned in the first week here
The "tools plus the personal contacts made on KTC are like bullets." They must be loaded with determination, the gun must be aimed accurately and then the trigger must be pulled in order to hit your target.
Building friendships among your quit brothers adds another layer to your quit but it is action oriented and for many it will take you out of your comfort level. It takes time to seek someone out, to get to know them, to share with them and soon trust them. How likely are you to cheat on your friend?
Get outside of yourself and stop focusing only on you. But IÂ’m hurting you say. I reply, go find someone who is hurting more. Find a way to encourage or challenge your brother to take one more step. When you stop focusing on your own pain and help another, two quits are strengthened in the process.
Use the ChatLive room- a whole different environment all together
Exercise coupled with an increase of water consumption, to date, has been one of the best activities to combat the nic bitch. Exercise and water will help flush out the poison we've ingested for years and it is good for every aspect of your quit. The release of the anxiousness, pent up anger or rage with the benefit of dedicated thought time. Start becoming a better man/woman. If the stress and rage becomes too much, log on and vent to your group. Never, and I mean never vent on your family.
WeÂ’re learning to recondition our thought and response methods. ItÂ’s funny how we like to romance our history with nicotine. We had all the same emotional ups and downs we have now. What did nicotine really do ~ nothing. There is no clarity enhancing characteristic in the chemical compound of nicotine, we just associated it and choose to remember it that way.
No fingerprint is identical; neither is the quit for any member here; however, you are joining an organization created by quitters and this site has seen it all. Remember this: “It ain’t personal, it’s about the quit” and in most cases the guys offering you advice are trying to help you so just listen. Your "quit is in infancy stage" so park your attitude and ego. You are not a special butterfly.
This site is based on honor, brotherhood, accountability and success. What are you doing with your quit when no one is watching?
Great advice!
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(Coach Steve awakens on the second floor of the Glass House of April 2012 and stretches his arms. Leaning onto one elbow, he peers out of a break in the curtains. Beyond the glints of morning sun CS can hear Ziesmer in the backyard of his August 2012 House of 'Finger', tending to his herd of smart ass miniature horses. Out of the corner of his eye CS sees someone sitting in the small wooden chair in the corner of his room. As he turns, CS sees Cbird seated in the chair wearing a blue robe, running shoes and holding a cup of coffee)
Cbird: Good morning sunshine!
CS: Good morning Watcher...thanks for stopping in today
Cbird: Sorry I missed the last few days of watching you wake up, but I had to....um...catch up on a few things
CS: Not a problem really...having someone watch you wake up is totally overrated
Cbird: Glad you understand, well {standing up}...I'd better get going...gotta do 13.87 miles today
CS: Cool, see ya later
( Cbird turns toward the door and pauses reaching for the handle)
Cbird: {turning back} So Coach.....
CS: {sitting up} Yeah Bird?
Cbird: {sigh} Do you notice anything different about me?
CS: Not really....what are you getting at?
Cbird: {shrugging his shoulders} I dunno, I just feel a little 'blue' lately...
CS: {getting out of bed} You probably need more electrolytes
(CS puts on his glass slippers and as he looks back Cbird has vanished in a puff of smoke....)
CS: Hate it when he does that....
(Just then, CS gets a text from Gmann)
Gmann texting: You should check out CbirdÂ’s new look....
CS texting: Just saw him...looks normal to me
Gmann texting: OMG!!!! Does he do that every morning?
CS texting: Totes
Gmann texting: K
CS texting: No K
Gmann texting: que?
CS texting: What?
(CS closes his flip phone, gets dressed and heads down stairs to the Hallway Like Fuck. As he turns the corner into the Glass Kitchen, CS sees pavetheway, Bigwhitebeast, ERDVM and Rated sitting at the breakfast table eating Cheerios and bantering amongst theyselves)
Rated: Hey Coach, maybe you can help us figure this out...
CS: Figure what out?
Rated: It's Cbird...we think something's up with him lately....
CS: Like what?
BWB: Well Coach...do you remember back in the early quit when we couldn't figure out if you were a man or a woman?
CS: {furrowing his brow} Vaguely...yes
BWB: Well its kinda like that, except different
CS: So you guys think Cbird is a woman?
ERDVM (Vadge): No, no Coach...haha, that's not it at all. What Beastie is trying to say is that CbirdÂ’s color seems a bit different these days...
CS: I saw him this morning....looks the same to me
Pave: {turning in his chair} Does he wake you up every morning?
CS: Well...almost every morning...he's missed the past few days
Rated: {standing up and pointing his finger in the air} Ah ha! I knew something was up with Cbird!
(Just then, Texasjack comes running into the Glass Kitchen wearing rain boots and an American flag speedo)
TJ: Guys come quick, there's breaking news on the Dramatron!
(The gang rushes into the viewing room where they see Evil Won anchoring the KTC News Desk)
Evil Won: Fellow quitters, we've just been informed that Loot has ended his months long sabbatical and has returned to bring accountability to the mud huts of May 2014
Pave: Do you guys know haw hard it is to sexcavate in the mud?
TJ: I always imagined it would be like midget mud wrestling
Vadge: Remind me to tell you guys a story later....
Evil Won: Now weÂ’re going to go live to our correspondent on the sceneÂ…what can you tell us Wastepanel?
Wastepanel: Thanks EWÂ…well we know that Loot arrived at the mud huts of May 2014 sometime this morning accompanied by his security team
Evil Won: What else can you tell us WP?
WP: As I said Loot arrived this morning and, according to eye witnesses, entered the mud huts of May 2014 and began poking quitters with his cane. Some of the May 2014 quitters simply ignored Loot, posted roll and left for the day, while others just laid there with blank stares
Evil Won: Wow. You would think a retired ADMIN with 3000+ days of quit wouldnÂ’t just get ignored when he reaches out to a new group
WP: YouÂ’re absolutely right EW, but the fact is a lot of these newbs just donÂ’t put in the effort of reading and understanding all that KTC has to offer. It seems like the prevailing mentality these days is post once a day through 100 and youÂ’re cured
(Just then, CS jumps out of his chair and rushes to the Dramatron)
CS: {pointing} Rewind that back! I think I saw something!
Rated: What was it Coach?
CS: Just rewind the damn thing!
Rated: Ok, ok, geezÂ….
BWB: Coach do you need a Snickers bar? You get a little klark when youÂ’re hungry
(Rated rewinds the DVR)
CS: Stop! {pointing} You guys see what I see?
Vadge: Is that CbirdÂ….?
Pave: Damn sure isÂ…..why is he wearing a blue jump suit?
Rated: OMG! Do you guys even listen when I talk? I told you something was up with Cbird!
BWB: Calm down Rated
Rated: OkÂ…sorry for yelling, but what is Cbird doing in a blue jump suit!?
CS: ThereÂ’s only one way to find outÂ….Beast, fire up that truck, weÂ’re taking a ride down to the mud huts of May 2014
(The Glass House quitters pile into the bed of the truck, and Beastie peels out onto 2012 HOF Groups Street. After hauling ass down KTC Boulevard, Beastie pulls onto the 2014 Pre-HOF Groups Dirt Road and the quitters can see a large crowd gathered outside of the mud huts. Beastie parks the truck and CS hops out of the bed and sees T Cell standing behind the crowd)
CS: Have you seen Cbird?
T Cell: Sure havenÂ’t, but thereÂ’s a lot of commotion and he could be in the middle of it
CS: WhatÂ’s this all about?
T Cell: One of the May 2014 quitters asked everyone to step
Vadge: Step? Like take steps?
Rated: Like do the two step? {square dancing} I call this the Hawkeye Two Step!
T Cell: No not like thatÂ…
Vadge: Is he tallÂ….? Maybe he was offering someone a stepping stool so they can conversate at eye level?
T Cell: No, noÂ….he had an aggressive tone, and then he did this little dance
Rated: Like this? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRqCVcSWbDc)
T Cell: More like this (http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/202134/kids-dancing-to-crazy-frog-o.gif)
CS: Oh…I see. So did anyone ‘step’?
BWB: These guys need to ‘step’ to the Nic Bitch
Vadge: Agreed. IÂ’ll step all over the nic whoreÂ’s face
(Just then, the lights dim and it starts raining. The crowd forms a dance off circle around the May 2014 quitter. The music starts up and Bean walks out of the crowd, shirtless, with lights on his hands, and begins stepping)
CS: What in the fuck is going on here?
Vadge: I dunno, but Bean has some sick moves
(Bean finishes his dance and jlewis begins his stepping routine to a chorus of boos from the other quitters in the crowd. Just then, the music scratches to a halt and another May 2014 quitter steps into the dance circle)
Lipizzaner: Fuck all of you whiny old cunts!
Diesel: Fuck you back
Lipizzaner: Your bitch fest is getting old
Diesel: But IÂ’m just warming upÂ…
(Just then, the crowd quiets as three loud rasps fill the air)
Rated: What the hell was that?
CS: Shhh! ItÂ’s himÂ…..
Rated: Him who?
CS: Loot
(The crowd stirs and then quiets again as Loot is seen approaching the dance off circle wearing a white robe. J2B and Gmann follow behind wearing red robes. Loot lifts his right hand to address the crowdÂ….)
Loot: Does any quitter hailing from the tribe of May 2014 ever speak?
Lipizzaner: Who are you old ass dude?
Loot: IÂ’m here to quit. IÂ’ m here to never forget day one. IÂ’m here to hold you accountable. ThatÂ’s who the fuck Loot is.
(Just then, J2B raises his golden staff)
J2B: To the quit!
Crowd: {fists raised} QUIT!
(Gmann approaches the crowd and claps his hands)
Gmann: Ok everyone thatÂ’s a wrap for this eveningÂ…remember you are all invited to the House of April 2011 for beverages!
(As the crowd begins dispersing the familiar sound of sirens and the rumbling of the MOD Squad Crown Vic can be heard skidding onto 2014 Pre-HOF Groups Dirt Road and screeching to a halt just in front of the Glass House Quitters. The front door flies open and Cbird steps out of the MOD Squad Crown Vic.)
Cbird: Howdy boysÂ….how bout a ride along?
CS: Fuck yeah
(Texasjack attempts to slide across the hood and falls off. The rest of the quitters pile into the Crown Vic. Before getting in, CS turns to jlewis1)
CS: Hey man, you wanna come along?
Jlewis1: IÂ’m busy
CS: {smiling} Well thatÂ’s too bad
(CS hops into the MOD Squad Crown Vic and Cbird peels out leaving a cloud of dust over the crowd)
J2B: {dusting himself off} I canÂ’t believe we made him a MOD
Gmann: Oh come on it isnÂ’t that badÂ….kinda funny actually
(As the Glass House Quitters and 1 newly minted MOD screech down the 2014 Pre-HOF Groups Dirt Road, BWB can be seen leaning out of the rear passenger side window throwing a bowling ball at the January 2014 Group mailbox)
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Watch! something pretty cool going on, below vvvvvvv
hint- it's not really "stepping" that's so cool...
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Watch! something pretty cool going on, below vvvvvvv
Wastepanel smiles and unlocks his chest for for the second time today. The rubber suit we stepped up in so many times rested in his green hands. The single white glove that adorned his hand during his calling card move (the stab) sparkled in its protective envelope still at the bottom of the chest.
Finally...It...has....happened. Somebody has been quit served.
He had never been as excited for a combination like this since Reece did his thing with chocolate and peanut butter and ABC merged musicals with police shows in Cop Rock.
hint- it's not really "stepping" that's so cool...
Uh....shit fuckface....Quickly tosses suit back in chest and slams it shut...Every fucking day!
A tear falls down his green face. The world is just not ready for that...again.
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Watch! something pretty cool going on, below vvvvvvv
Wastepanel smiles and unlocks his chest for for the second time today. The rubber suit we stepped up in so many times rested in his green hands. The single white glove that adorned his hand during his calling card move (the stab) sparkled in its protective envelope still at the bottom of the chest.
Finally...It...has....happened. Somebody has been quit served.
He had never been as excited for a combination like this since Reece did his thing with chocolate and peanut butter and ABC merged musicals with police shows in Cop Rock.
hint- it's not really "stepping" that's so cool...
Uh....shit fuckface....Quickly tosses suit back in chest and slams it shut...Every fucking day!
A tear falls down his green face. The world is just not ready for that...again.
now wait a minute! wai-wai-wait a minute! (scratch-style)
What if Waste stepped AND SERVED?!?!?!
ok now THAT would be cool! I'd pay to see it.
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Congrats CBird! shocker
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FU CS...Congrats Cbird...now I have to avoid you at all cost!
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Thanks guys - no way to thank everyone who invested their time, energy, encouragement or vented their anger but so suffice it, KTC is a life saver.
Not real sure I like this Blue Jumpsuit (http://www.lemonthemovie.com/bodysuit-costumes-halloween-11.jpg) thing - it kind of chaffs when I run
TIFFS CS
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 Thanks guys - no way to thank everyone who invested their time, energy, encouragement or vented their anger but so suffice it, KTC is a life saver.
Not real sure I like this Blue Jumpsuit (http://www.lemonthemovie.com/bodysuit-costumes-halloween-11.jpg) thing -Â it kind of chaffs when I run
TIFFS CS
dboelker might loan you some of his Desitin applicators
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 Thanks guys - no way to thank everyone who invested their time, energy, encouragement or vented their anger but so suffice it, KTC is a life saver.
Not real sure I like this Blue Jumpsuit (http://www.lemonthemovie.com/bodysuit-costumes-halloween-11.jpg) thing -Â it kind of chaffs when I run
TIFFS CS
dboelker might loan you some of his Desitin applicators
I like this one better for CBIRD (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Men-s-Wrestling-Body-Singlet-Suit-Possible-Gay-Interest-Blue-/331002003566?nma=true&si=zPPCMd%252FkIpUD83C92sxC4NH2jg8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
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 Thanks guys - no way to thank everyone who invested their time, energy, encouragement or vented their anger but so suffice it, KTC is a life saver.
Not real sure I like this Blue Jumpsuit (http://www.lemonthemovie.com/bodysuit-costumes-halloween-11.jpg) thing -Â it kind of chaffs when I run
TIFFS CS
dboelker might loan you some of his Desitin applicators
I like this one better for CBIRD (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Men-s-Wrestling-Body-Singlet-Suit-Possible-Gay-Interest-Blue-/331002003566?nma=true&si=zPPCMd%252FkIpUD83C92sxC4NH2jg8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
That which has been seen, cannot be unseen!
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 Thanks guys - no way to thank everyone who invested their time, energy, encouragement or vented their anger but so suffice it, KTC is a life saver.
Not real sure I like this Blue Jumpsuit (http://www.lemonthemovie.com/bodysuit-costumes-halloween-11.jpg) thing -Â it kind of chaffs when I run
TIFFS CS
dboelker might loan you some of his Desitin applicators
I like this one better for CBIRD (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Men-s-Wrestling-Body-Singlet-Suit-Possible-Gay-Interest-Blue-/331002003566?nma=true&si=zPPCMd%252FkIpUD83C92sxC4NH2jg8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
That which has been seen, cannot be unseen!
Congrats cbird. Blue is definitely your color.
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 Thanks guys - no way to thank everyone who invested their time, energy, encouragement or vented their anger but so suffice it, KTC is a life saver.
Not real sure I like this Blue Jumpsuit (http://www.lemonthemovie.com/bodysuit-costumes-halloween-11.jpg) thing -Â it kind of chaffs when I run
TIFFS CS
dboelker might loan you some of his Desitin applicators
I like this one better for CBIRD (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Men-s-Wrestling-Body-Singlet-Suit-Possible-Gay-Interest-Blue-/331002003566?nma=true&si=zPPCMd%252FkIpUD83C92sxC4NH2jg8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
That which has been seen, cannot be unseen!
Congrats cbird. Blue is definitely your color.
Hubba hubba
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'Birthday'
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'Birthday'
Holy shit! I share a birthday with one hell of a quitter.
Happy Birthday brother!
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'Birthday'
Holy shit! I share a birthday with one hell of a quitter.
Happy Birthday brother!
Happy Birthday (http://imagemacros.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/chippenfail.jpg) to the two of youz.
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'Birthday'
Holy shit! I share a birthday with one hell of a quitter.
Happy Birthday brother!
Happy Birthday (http://imagemacros.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/chippenfail.jpg) to the two of youz.
Happy Birthday fellas! http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s)
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Happy birthday, guys!
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Belated congrats on 800 and happy birthday!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
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Belated congrats on 800 and happy birthday!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
2x. Like Fuck.
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Belated congrats on 800 and happy birthday!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
2x. Like Fuck.
make it X3 like fuck
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Congrats on hitting the 8th floor brother also Happy Birthday!
You have been and will continue to be a very inspiring quitter.
Thanks for helping me thru some tough times and enjoying the good times!
Quit on Quiter!
;Ironman:
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In the end QUIT isn't about happily ever after. It's about work. Its a determined commitment to grow together in accountability and a willingness to continually invest in creating something that can endure day by day. Through that work, the freedom will come.
^^^ channeling the Great Zen-gineer ^^^
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In the end QUIT isn't about happily ever after. It's about work. Its a determined commitment to grow together in accountability and a willingness to continually invest in creating something that can endure day by day. Through that work, the freedom will come.
^^^ channeling the Great Zen-gineer ^^^
'BanDog'
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In the end QUIT isn't about happily ever after. It's about work. Its a determined commitment to grow together in accountability and a willingness to continually invest in creating something that can endure day by day. Through that work, the freedom will come.
^^^ channeling the Great Zen-gineer ^^^
'BanDog'
That hairy ape played hide the banana on your page again.
Thanks for the continued inspiration.
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In the end QUIT isn't about happily ever after. It's about work. Its a determined commitment to grow together in accountability and a willingness to continually invest in creating something that can endure day by day. Through that work, the freedom will come.
^^^ channeling the Great Zen-gineer ^^^
'BanDog'
I still have the zengineer's striped hat in my room. TJ likes to wear it around after showering. It still reminds me of the old days when conductors drove solo and HOF introductions were less than an 1000 words..... :ph43r:
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I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mindÂ’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
WeÂ’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
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I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mindÂ’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
WeÂ’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
'BanDog'
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:j2b:
Today we remember and are still grateful
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:j2b:
Today we remember and are still grateful
'usflag'
enough said.
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:j2b:
Today we remember and are still grateful
'usflag'
enough said.
Awesome. Perfect start to my Friday. Thanks CBird.
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'shock' head exploding learning how to use a fruit air book 'shock'
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'shock' head exploding learning how to use a fruit air book 'shock'
Contrary to popular belief you can in fact teach an old dog new tricks 'ninja'
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'shock' head exploding learning how to use a fruit air book 'shock'
Contrary to popular belief you can in fact teach an old dog new tricks 'ninja'
Take your own advice, CBird, and check out your (Pavetheway's?) de-stress video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1PBptSDIh8)de-stressing video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1PBptSDIh8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1PBptSDIh8)
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Bravo!
'BanDog'
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Bravo!
'BanDog'
'Cheers' 900! 'lift'
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Bravo!
'BanDog'
'Cheers' 900! 'lift'
Niiiiiiiiice!! You mean to tell me if you keep adding ones you can get this high? Way to go cbird.
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Nice work cbird! edd.
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Bravo!
'BanDog'
'Cheers' 900! 'lift'
Niiiiiiiiice!! You mean to tell me if you keep adding ones you can get this high? Way to go cbird.
Congrats on 900! I love 900!
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Bravo!
'BanDog'
'Cheers' 900! 'lift'
Niiiiiiiiice!! You mean to tell me if you keep adding ones you can get this high? Way to go cbird.
Congrats on 900! I love 900!
Nice bird!! great looking number
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Bravo!
'BanDog'
'Cheers' 900! 'lift'
Niiiiiiiiice!! You mean to tell me if you keep adding ones you can get this high? Way to go cbird.
Congrats on 900! I love 900!
Nice bird!! great looking number
Nine hundo!!!! Congrats
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Bravo!
'BanDog'
'Cheers' 900! 'lift'
Niiiiiiiiice!! You mean to tell me if you keep adding ones you can get this high? Way to go cbird.
Congrats on 900! I love 900!
Nice bird!! great looking number
Nine hundo!!!! Congrats
Rock Star! Thanks for everything!!!
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Bravo!
'BanDog'
'Cheers' 900! 'lift'
Niiiiiiiiice!! You mean to tell me if you keep adding ones you can get this high? Way to go cbird.
Congrats on 900! I love 900!
Nice bird!! great looking number
Nine hundo!!!! Congrats
From addict to KTC MOD, 900 days going strong and paying it forward here every damn day.
Oh yeah, can't forget this.....
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
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Congrats!
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Early on in your quit, you posted a statement asking "who's quit are you impacting today?" Well, buddy, for the last 95 days you've impacted mine. Thanks for the 900 days you've put in as a dedicated quitter so that you could drag my ass along when I joined up. You are as solid as they come all the way around. So I'll Tebow with you on this great day and send a little prayer of thanks upstairs for giving us a true Texas badass quitter.
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:11 (Read all of 1 Timothy 6)
New International Version
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
Fantastic
You are an inspiration sir, and paying it forward every damn day.. Thank you
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
Fantastic
You are an inspiration sir, and paying it forward every damn day.. Thank you
'BanDog' and he's got a new iphone too. Look at Cbird go!
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
Fantastic
You are an inspiration sir, and paying it forward every damn day.. Thank you
'BanDog' and he's got a new iphone too. Look at Cbird go!
Congrats on 900 days of quit.
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
Fantastic
You are an inspiration sir, and paying it forward every damn day.. Thank you
'BanDog' and he's got a new iphone too. Look at Cbird go!
Congrats on 900 days of quit.
CBird, congrats on 900. You were the first person to contact me on this site and you show me the ropes. I had no idea what I was doing here - I was just a dude who desperately wanted to quit and desperately needed help.
Thanks a million, from me and my family. We owe you.
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
Fantastic
You are an inspiration sir, and paying it forward every damn day.. Thank you
'BanDog' and he's got a new iphone too. Look at Cbird go!
Congrats on 900 days of quit.
CBird, congrats on 900. You were the first person to contact me on this site and you show me the ropes. I had no idea what I was doing here - I was just a dude who desperately wanted to quit and desperately needed help.
Thanks a million, from me and my family. We owe you.
well done bird QLF!
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
Fantastic
You are an inspiration sir, and paying it forward every damn day.. Thank you
'BanDog' and he's got a new iphone too. Look at Cbird go!
Congrats on 900 days of quit.
CBird, congrats on 900. You were the first person to contact me on this site and you show me the ropes. I had no idea what I was doing here - I was just a dude who desperately wanted to quit and desperately needed help.
Thanks a million, from me and my family. We owe you.
well done bird QLF!
9 Hundy. Pure bad assery!!! Congrats!!!
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
Fantastic
You are an inspiration sir, and paying it forward every damn day.. Thank you
'BanDog' and he's got a new iphone too. Look at Cbird go!
Congrats on 900 days of quit.
CBird, congrats on 900. You were the first person to contact me on this site and you show me the ropes. I had no idea what I was doing here - I was just a dude who desperately wanted to quit and desperately needed help.
Thanks a million, from me and my family. We owe you.
well done bird QLF!
9 Hundy. Pure bad assery!!! Congrats!!!
Proud of you Bird (for the .9 and your new iphone). RIP uncannily small Nokia Flip with analogue display...
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Congrats on 900 days quit! QLF EDD!
Badass, plain and simple.
Saw that bright gleaming 900 on Sept roll, congrats.
Nice 9th floor Cbird 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 900. Well done.
Way to be Cbird! A model of consistency and leadership. Glad you're here!
Thank you for doing what you do - inspiring others and showing us the way. 900!
that's 899 +1's...congrats!
900 Days of Pure Badassery! Congrats!
Fantastic
You are an inspiration sir, and paying it forward every damn day.. Thank you
'BanDog' and he's got a new iphone too. Look at Cbird go!
Congrats on 900 days of quit.
CBird, congrats on 900. You were the first person to contact me on this site and you show me the ropes. I had no idea what I was doing here - I was just a dude who desperately wanted to quit and desperately needed help.
Thanks a million, from me and my family. We owe you.
well done bird QLF!
9 Hundy. Pure bad assery!!! Congrats!!!
Proud of you Bird (for the .9 and your new iphone). RIP uncannily small Nokia Flip with analogue display...
Congrats Cbird - I remember our 45 minute "chat" on my return tour. Thank you for getting me kick started!
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Grateful for all of you and will continue to use each of you as my motivation
Every
Damn
Day
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My father always coached me on patterning my life on the 'examples' of leadership not the man and put no one on a pedestal.
Regardless of the drama, I quit today with the collective brotherhood of KTC and like every other day QLFEDD
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My father always coached me on patterning my life on the 'examples' of leadership not the man and put no one on a pedestal.
Regardless of the drama, I quit today with the collective brotherhood of KTC and like every other day QLFEDD
Proud to be quit with you today even though I had to use a horrible avatar for a month.
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My father always coached me on patterning my life on the 'examples' of leadership not the man and put no one on a pedestal.
Regardless of the drama, I quit today with the collective brotherhood of KTC and like every other day QLFEDD
You're the man. I quit with you any day.
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My father always coached me on patterning my life on the 'examples' of leadership not the man and put no one on a pedestal.
Regardless of the drama, I quit today with the collective brotherhood of KTC and like every other day QLFEDD
You're the man. I quit with you any day.
'BanDog'
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My father always coached me on patterning my life on the 'examples' of leadership not the man and put no one on a pedestal.
Regardless of the drama, I quit today with the collective brotherhood of KTC and like every other day QLFEDD
You're the man. I quit with you any day.
That's the kind of stuff real men say.
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Just another day in qlfedd land - do or don't there is no try
oh yeah get off the MF'in tracks cuz the quit train will not be derailed
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Just another day in qlfedd land - do or don't there is no try
oh yeah get off the MF'in tracks cuz the quit train will not be derailed
Woot Woot!
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:WastedPanel:
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Just another day in qlfedd land - do or don't there is no try
oh yeah get off the MF'in tracks cuz the quit train will not be derailed
Woot Woot!
This is the quit train. Don't be that guy...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/U ... -train.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/UaBjRzvRV9I/AAAAAAAAAhM/wcTLaCIWhbU/s1600/indian-commuter-train.jpg)
Woot Woot! All Aboard!!!
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Just another day in qlfedd land - do or don't there is no try
oh yeah get off the MF'in tracks cuz the quit train will not be derailed
Woot Woot!
This is the quit train. Don't be that guy...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/U ... -train.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/UaBjRzvRV9I/AAAAAAAAAhM/wcTLaCIWhbU/s1600/indian-commuter-train.jpg)
Woot Woot! All Aboard!!!
LOL! great pic of the quit express!
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Just another day in qlfedd land - do or don't there is no try
oh yeah get off the MF'in tracks cuz the quit train will not be derailed
Woot Woot!
This is the quit train. Don't be that guy...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/U ... -train.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/UaBjRzvRV9I/AAAAAAAAAhM/wcTLaCIWhbU/s1600/indian-commuter-train.jpg)
Woot Woot! All Aboard!!!
LOL! great pic of the quit express!
Out - freaking - standing!!
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Just another day in qlfedd land - do or don't there is no try
oh yeah get off the MF'in tracks cuz the quit train will not be derailed
Woot Woot!
This is the quit train. Don't be that guy...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/U ... -train.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--8RTioNhvSE/UaBjRzvRV9I/AAAAAAAAAhM/wcTLaCIWhbU/s1600/indian-commuter-train.jpg)
Woot Woot! All Aboard!!!
LOL! great pic of the quit express!
Out - freaking - standing!!
Just because.
'BanDog'
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mindÂ’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
WeÂ’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
Are we ready to focus on our work here ... this still works
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mindÂ’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
WeÂ’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
Are we ready to focus on our work here ... this still works
This guy Cbird doesn't fuck around. I'm with him.
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mindÂ’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
WeÂ’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
Are we ready to focus on our work here ... this still works
This guy Cbird doesn't fuck around. I'm with him.
yeah I would rather be with him than against him. Let's roll!
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mindÂ’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
WeÂ’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
Are we ready to focus on our work here ... this still works
This guy Cbird doesn't fuck around. I'm with him.
yeah I would rather be with him than against him. Let's roll!
As always great stuff CBird!
Quit on Lollygagger!!!!
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mindÂ’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
WeÂ’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
Are we ready to focus on our work here ... this still works
This guy Cbird doesn't fuck around. I'm with him.
yeah I would rather be with him than against him. Let's roll!
As always great stuff CBird!
Quit on Lollygagger!!!!
yep!
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BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until every hits the fan at once but if you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat
I decided early in my quit that posting roll was going to be a first thing priority. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I walked my happy ass to my office and posted roll call. Nicotine was off the table for the day and I just needed to be a man of my word and keep my promise. In my mindÂ’s eye I was also putting another nail in the door that separated me from the nic bitch and I knew I could never close it 100% if I missed a day.
I also started noticing vets posting with our group and as a way of increasing my accountability, I added a post in their rooms as well. I posted support for them as a tribute to each of those groups/quitters who invested their time and energy in my quit and will continue to support them along with the newbs as long as I have quit in my lungs. Our quits must be 100% our decision to start with but KTC is a brotherhood and a community. We all failed miserably when we attempted to stop on our own. So embrace the brotherhood and allow yourself to be held accountable.
WeÂ’re here for a purpose so what is yours? Find a role to play here and raise the bar of accountability
Are we ready to focus on our work here ... this still works
This guy Cbird doesn't fuck around. I'm with him.
yeah I would rather be with him than against him. Let's roll!
As always great stuff CBird!
Quit on Lollygagger!!!!
I will have to disagree with #6 (the godly part)....that title was given to me. 'boob'
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Liberty is the byproduct of blood, sweat, tears and the sacrifice of the few for the benefit of many. Freedom is a luxury, under which, we who did not serve owe our enduring thanks and gratitude !
'usflag' Star Spangled Banner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8C7i9kdEf8&feature=kp) like you've never heard it 'usflag'
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
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Failed to intro... Succeeded to quit.
Congrats on 1000, here's to 1000 more.
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
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Awesome work Cbird!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
Great work cbird!!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
Great work cbird!!
Awesome, CB! You rock!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
Great work cbird!!
Not only is your quit awesome but look around you, I think we have 6 people from April 12 getting their comma's with 100% roll posting, it was 8 people not too long ago but a couple slacked off. You can take some credit for each of those 6.
We still have something like 16 very active posters that will get their comma this month. You have been our den mother making sure everyone is there for breakfast in the morning, well except for Hippy because he stays out late and doesn't get up in the morning anymore. You can take some credit for each of those comma quitters.
You are a rock start cbird, thanks for always being there and for everything you do! 'hit it'
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
Great work cbird!!
Not only is your quit awesome but look around you, I think we have 6 people from April 12 getting their comma's with 100% roll posting, it was 8 people not too long ago but a couple slacked off. You can take some credit for each of those 6.
We still have something like 16 very active posters that will get their comma this month. You have been our den mother making sure everyone is there for breakfast in the morning, well except for Hippy because he stays out late and doesn't get up in the morning anymore. You can take some credit for each of those comma quitters.
You are a rock start cbird, thanks for always being there and for everything you do! 'hit it'
Congratulations cbird, you deserve today.
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
Great work cbird!!
Not only is your quit awesome but look around you, I think we have 6 people from April 12 getting their comma's with 100% roll posting, it was 8 people not too long ago but a couple slacked off. You can take some credit for each of those 6.
We still have something like 16 very active posters that will get their comma this month. You have been our den mother making sure everyone is there for breakfast in the morning, well except for Hippy because he stays out late and doesn't get up in the morning anymore. You can take some credit for each of those comma quitters.
You are a rock start cbird, thanks for always being there and for everything you do! 'hit it'
Congratulations cbird, you deserve today.
COMMA...NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID!
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
Great work cbird!!
Not only is your quit awesome but look around you, I think we have 6 people from April 12 getting their comma's with 100% roll posting, it was 8 people not too long ago but a couple slacked off. You can take some credit for each of those 6.
We still have something like 16 very active posters that will get their comma this month. You have been our den mother making sure everyone is there for breakfast in the morning, well except for Hippy because he stays out late and doesn't get up in the morning anymore. You can take some credit for each of those comma quitters.
You are a rock start cbird, thanks for always being there and for everything you do! 'hit it'
Congratulations cbird, you deserve today.
COMMA...NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID!
Our silly avatar bet way back in the day helped me though the fog, I will always remember that about you. Enjoy your comma man!
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Cbird, you have been quit for 1,000 days straight now and that is one hell of an accomplishment. However, I truly believe that your influence on all of these other quitters here has compounded your quit by so many that your day count is a molehill compared to the mountain of inspirational and well intentioned support that you have dished out here at KTC. You were the very first quitter to hit me with a PM that was enlightening and very well drafted. I still reference that e-mail from time to time when I feel I need re-inspired.
In closing thank you for everything you do here, speaking for myself I can't guarantee I would still be here without your guidance.
P
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Cbird, you have been quit for 1,000 days straight now and that is one hell of an accomplishment. However, I truly believe that your influence on all of these other quitters here has compounded your quit by so many that your day count is a molehill compared to the mountain of inspirational and well intentioned support that you have dished out here at KTC. You were the very first quitter to hit me with a PM that was enlightening and very well drafted. I still reference that e-mail from time to time when I feel I need re-inspired.
In closing thank you for everything you do here, speaking for myself I can't guarantee I would still be here without your guidance.
P
^^^^ CBird you were one of the first to reach out with not only a number but an actual conversation. Really appreciate the support you have provided. Pinch said it great above.
Congrats on the comma! 1,000! You'll probably say it's just another day but damn it sure does look sweet!
Thanks for all that you do to make folks stay quit. The ripple effect of that is immeasurable.
Quit with you EDD!
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I am truly honored and humbled by all the support and encouragement. :wub:
A huge thanks KTC for providing the tools and a platform to beat our shared addiction. I can't possibly name each person who helped form and develop my quit but know that without your initial encouragement or kick in the ass none of this would exist. I am a proud member of the Glass House of April 12 and we are blessed w a very strong core group of quitters who I consider my friends now. I haven't had the pleasure to meet them all but it is a bucket list event for me cuz I want those signatures on my KTC running shirt!! Continue to pay it forward and backward because the nic bitch would love to see ‘vets’ cave to shatter the hopes of new quit. OWN IT or BE OWNED
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
Great work cbird!!
Not only is your quit awesome but look around you, I think we have 6 people from April 12 getting their comma's with 100% roll posting, it was 8 people not too long ago but a couple slacked off. You can take some credit for each of those 6.
We still have something like 16 very active posters that will get their comma this month. You have been our den mother making sure everyone is there for breakfast in the morning, well except for Hippy because he stays out late and doesn't get up in the morning anymore. You can take some credit for each of those comma quitters.
You are a rock start cbird, thanks for always being there and for everything you do! 'hit it'
Congratulations cbird, you deserve today.
COMMA...NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID!
Our silly avatar bet way back in the day helped me though the fog, I will always remember that about you. Enjoy your comma man!
Oh man! Late to the party but congrats. You certainly get around. In a good way.
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
Great work cbird!!
Not only is your quit awesome but look around you, I think we have 6 people from April 12 getting their comma's with 100% roll posting, it was 8 people not too long ago but a couple slacked off. You can take some credit for each of those 6.
We still have something like 16 very active posters that will get their comma this month. You have been our den mother making sure everyone is there for breakfast in the morning, well except for Hippy because he stays out late and doesn't get up in the morning anymore. You can take some credit for each of those comma quitters.
You are a rock start cbird, thanks for always being there and for everything you do! 'hit it'
Congratulations cbird, you deserve today.
COMMA...NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID!
Our silly avatar bet way back in the day helped me though the fog, I will always remember that about you. Enjoy your comma man!
Oh man! Late to the party but congrats. You certainly get around. In a good way.
What a freakn seriously cool number. Congrats Brotha. Thank you for all your hard work and support. Hope you get to celebrate up big time.
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
You're The Quitter in my book Cbird!! All them early daze of mine on chat and how you made me laugh just to get through another crave.
I appreciate you being there Bird. The desk drawer is worn out now...LOL. Quitter with the Stones hits milestone 1000!!! Simply Awesome!
Cheers to you. Celebrate. You deserve it.
Be well, be quit, behave.
Incredible! Congratulations on the 10th floor. Well done!
Awesome!
Cbird, you are a total fucking badass quitter. Thanks for your continued contributions to many quits. Congrats on a great milestone!
No one exemplifies edd more than you cbird. A mountain on this site. Congrats to you on a well deserved comma!
Well done CBird! Thanks for all you do. Keep it rolling!
CONGRATS ON 1000.......DAMN THAT'S AWESOME LF!
Congrats on the comma Cbird! Thanks for being a brother.
Truly Badass!
Excellent comma hanging down bro, thanks for all the support you give to everyone on KTC ... you are a huge asset, here and to my quit!
Well done CBird, congrats on your comma!
Awesome brother! Thanks for all the support you've given here. I know my quit would have been quite a bit more difficult if you had not been in my corner and had my back. Cheers bro on this HUGE milestone!
Great stuff CBird! very proud to be quit with you today and everyday!
'BanDog'
Great work cbird!!
Not only is your quit awesome but look around you, I think we have 6 people from April 12 getting their comma's with 100% roll posting, it was 8 people not too long ago but a couple slacked off. You can take some credit for each of those 6.
We still have something like 16 very active posters that will get their comma this month. You have been our den mother making sure everyone is there for breakfast in the morning, well except for Hippy because he stays out late and doesn't get up in the morning anymore. You can take some credit for each of those comma quitters.
You are a rock start cbird, thanks for always being there and for everything you do! 'hit it'
Congratulations cbird, you deserve today.
COMMA...NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID!
Our silly avatar bet way back in the day helped me though the fog, I will always remember that about you. Enjoy your comma man!
Oh man! Late to the party but congrats. You certainly get around. In a good way.
What a freakn seriously cool number. Congrats Brotha. Thank you for all your hard work and support. Hope you get to celebrate up big time.
Congrats on a awesome quit. Keep laying out the KTC kool-aid for all of us!
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There's some weakassery
quit stoppages go on around here 'bang head'.
Quitting an addiction is a daily event and we do it every damn day. No matter what your day count is if you aren't gearing for up for a battle you are surrendering your fight against a drug that will put you in the ground w/o blinking an eye.
Secondly, for all you F'n blowhards who think your quit doesn't stink because you're 100% poster .. step off!
I have never subscribed to ball-coddling but your vitriolic rants only take up space here. Big difference between holding someone accountable and running some off. That being said - this is an open site and it is extreme or so SAC UP - take what you need and leave the rest!
Thirdly, if you are actively paying it foward/backward on this site -WHY ARENT YOU???
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There's some weakassery quit stoppages go on around here 'bang head'.
Quitting an addiction is a daily event and we do it every damn day. No matter what your day count is if you aren't gearing for up for a battle you are surrendering your fight against a drug that will put you in the ground w/o blinking an eye.
Secondly, for all you F'n blowhards who think your quit doesn't stink because you're 100% poster .. step off!
I have never subscribed to ball-coddling but your vitriolic rants only take up space here. Big difference between holding someone accountable and running some off. That being said - this is an open site and it is extreme or so SAC UP - take what you need and leave the rest!
Thirdly, if you are actively paying it foward/backward on this site -WHY ARENT YOU???
Well said Cbird. There's construction criticism and then there is assholeism. They think if you're not an asshole then you must be soft. Damn shame because sometimes when these 'internet badasses' (laughable) stop spewing their hate and stop trying to be the 'toughest internet poster' out there- sometimes they actually have some constructive and fluid thoughts. But hey nicotine effects all different types of folks, even the folks that aren't confident enough in themselves to reach a hand out and help when someone has fallen- nah instead they'd rather step on heads and kick people when they are down. Then they pat themselves on the back and look for approval from the other internet thugs. "Wohoo- way to go- you really typed some mean stuff- you're a true internet typing badass- you really showed that guy how much of a big bad internet poster you are. Man you're so cool."
Quit with you all day Cbird.
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Hey Cbird.
Just a quick note of appreciation to you.....for helping me save my life.
Just wanted you to know this as you chill on your porch.
Retirement looks good on you!
I quit with Cbird today!
Ginet
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We all know someone who is/was active service to our country.
Please help me thank them and wish them a A Safe Merry Christmas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GdT-_G-b3k&feature=youtu.be)
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What will you do w your quit today?
I will and have posted my word.
I have interwoven that promise into many rooms.
I will assist if possible.
I will not allow the selfish minded stoppers, who are only looking for an excuse to go back into slavery, discourage or impede my quit.
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What will you do w your quit today?
I will and have posted my word.
I have interwoven that promise into many rooms.
I will assist if possible.
I will not allow the selfish minded stoppers, who are only looking for an excuse to go back into slavery, discourage or impede my quit.
I will and have posted roll
I have posted roll on at least 15 other pages
I will exchange text messages today with my quit brothers
Above all, I will uphold my promise to me and to this sanctitude that I will not use nicotine in any form for today.
(P.S. I love the fact that a quitter with 1,000 plus days started this topic)
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What will you do w your quit today?
I will and have posted my word.
I have interwoven that promise into many rooms.
I will assist if possible.
I will not allow the selfish minded stoppers, who are only looking for an excuse to go back into slavery, discourage or impede my quit.
I will and have posted roll
I have posted roll on at least 15 other pages
I will exchange text messages today with my quit brothers
Above all, I will uphold my promise to me and to this sanctitude that I will not use nicotine in any form for today.
(P.S. I love the fact that a quitter with 1,000 plus days started this topic)
I posted my promise today and spent the last hour posting support in other brothers groups
I too, like my March Brother Steakbomb, will text my quit brothers
If the thought of Nicotine enters my brain I will dismiss it by thinking of all my brothers and sisters fighting the same thing with me.
I will stay free today.
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What will you do w your quit today?
I will and have posted my word.
I have interwoven that promise into many rooms.
I will assist if possible.
I will not allow the selfish minded stoppers, who are only looking for an excuse to go back into slavery, discourage or impede my quit.
I will and have posted roll
I have posted roll on at least 15 other pages
I will exchange text messages today with my quit brothers
Above all, I will uphold my promise to me and to this sanctitude that I will not use nicotine in any form for today.
(P.S. I love the fact that a quitter with 1,000 plus days started this topic)
I posted my promise today and spent the last hour posting support in other brothers groups
I too, like by March Brother Steakbomb, will text my quit brothers
If the thought of Nicotine enters my brain I will dismiss it by thinking of all my brothers and sisters fighting the same thing with me.
I will stay free today.
Keep groovin bombs center cut. Thanks for continued badassedness.
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What will you do w your quit today?
I will and have posted my word.
I have interwoven that promise into many rooms.
I will assist if possible.
I will not allow the selfish minded stoppers, who are only looking for an excuse to go back into slavery, discourage or impede my quit.
I will and have posted roll
I have posted roll on at least 15 other pages
I will exchange text messages today with my quit brothers
Above all, I will uphold my promise to me and to this sanctitude that I will not use nicotine in any form for today.
(P.S. I love the fact that a quitter with 1,000 plus days started this topic)
I posted my promise today and spent the last hour posting support in other brothers groups
I too, like by March Brother Steakbomb, will text my quit brothers
If the thought of Nicotine enters my brain I will dismiss it by thinking of all my brothers and sisters fighting the same thing with me.
I will stay free today.
Keep groovin bombs center cut. Thanks for continued badassedness.
^^^^^^And that gentlemen is how one achieves 3 years ODAAT! Congratulations CBird!
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11x100. Well done my friend.
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
You are a stud!!!!!! Congrats
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
You were one of my early supporters, thank you, and enjoy 1101 today!
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
You were one of my early supporters, thank you, and enjoy 1101 today!
1100 days, is a true quit. Thanks for supporting so many of us!
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
You were one of my early supporters, thank you, and enjoy 1101 today!
1100 days, is a true quit. Thanks for supporting so many of us!
x2 Thanks for always being there.. and congrats
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
You were one of my early supporters, thank you, and enjoy 1101 today!
1100 days, is a true quit. Thanks for supporting so many of us!
x2 Thanks for always being there.. and congrats
Awesome bro.....model quitter right here.
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Awesome Cbird!!! Congrats on the 11th floor my friend and quit bro!
I texted you, but was struck by you being a fellow diver. Since my 4yr old was born (after a trip to Cozumel for some diving and drinking!) I haven't much, but was big into diving. I knew we had a bond that first day you reached out to me. Thanks a TON for your support and all you do here at KTC Chip! Rock on Bro, ROCK ON! 'oh yeah'
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
You were one of my early supporters, thank you, and enjoy 1101 today!
1100 days, is a true quit. Thanks for supporting so many of us!
x2 Thanks for always being there.. and congrats
Awesome bro.....model quitter right here.
Congratulations Cbird. Thank you for helping me.
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
You were one of my early supporters, thank you, and enjoy 1101 today!
1100 days, is a true quit. Thanks for supporting so many of us!
x2 Thanks for always being there.. and congrats
Awesome bro.....model quitter right here.
Congratulations Cbird. Thank you for helping me.
Keep setting the bar for those behind you brother. I quit with you.
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Congrats on Giving the Business to the nic bitch for 1,000 days!!!!
'tough'
whaa? I thought it was tomorrow. I had strippers ready to jump outta a cake. Okay, back in the cake, tarp and BradleyGuy.
You know...when you first came here, I was just a fledgling quitter with a militant attitude about roll call. April 2012 is still one my favorite groups of all times, and you guys are still rocking this shit today. Good for you, and thank you for your leadership style. Fuck the noise. Put your head down and get. it. done.
Every damn day, man.
So fucking proud of you.
[pours some OE] glass house 4ever.
'BanDog'
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
You were one of my early supporters, thank you, and enjoy 1101 today!
1100 days, is a true quit. Thanks for supporting so many of us!
x2 Thanks for always being there.. and congrats
Awesome bro.....model quitter right here.
Congratulations Cbird. Thank you for helping me.
Keep setting the bar for those behind you brother. I quit with you.
This quit is awesome.
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11x100. Well done my friend.
Nice 11th floor today!
Luvs me some cbird quit.
Congrats friend
Nice job brother! Thanks for your support EDD! Enjoy the day!
Whoop!
Grats to you
Owning this quit with cbird today.
Congrats bro. You're an inspiration!
You were one of my early supporters, thank you, and enjoy 1101 today!
1100 days, is a true quit. Thanks for supporting so many of us!
x2 Thanks for always being there.. and congrats
Awesome bro.....model quitter right here.
Congratulations Cbird. Thank you for helping me.
Keep setting the bar for those behind you brother. I quit with you.
This quit is awesome.
thanks all ... I feel am warm and fluffy inside...
Now get your asses into Apr 15 and lend a hand to some foggy b'tards!
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Today
Trust - build it
Others - not alone here - we are a brotherhood
Determined - be single-minded about your quit
Assist - help a brother, it will strengthen both quits
Yoke - tandem efforts moving toward a target
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Today
Trust - build it
Others - not alone here - we are a brotherhood
Determined - be single-minded about your quit
Assist - help a brother, it will strengthen both quits
Yoke - tandem efforts moving toward a target
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'dance' HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 'dance'
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'dance' HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 'dance'
Hope you had a great birthday, bro!
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12th Floor, Congrats man!
We must look like ants from up there LOL!
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last weekend I had conversation about cigars with a buddy who retired to Costa Rica a couple of years ago. He was state-side visiting and helping his mom move
He quit by force when he move there as it would cost him $12.00 a can down in CR.
He says he's quit but he had a dip w his brother while visiting and puffs a few stogies in CR land.
He sees our no nic policy as guideline and I see it as my lifeline. If nic goes back into my body .... I will disappear down a rabbit hole w no return aka my coffin
dropping my .02
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last weekend I had conversation about cigars with a buddy who retired to Costa Rica a couple of years ago. He was state-side visiting and helping his mom move
He quit by force when he move there as it would cost him $12.00 a can down in CR.
He says he's quit but he had a dip w his brother while visiting and puffs a few stogies in CR land.
He sees our no nic policy as guideline and I see it as my lifeline. If nic goes back into my body .... I will disappear down a rabbit hole w no return aka my coffin
dropping my .02
Right on! Right on! Same here brother, thanks for sharing! Damn proud to be quit with you today my brother!
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last weekend I had conversation about cigars with a buddy who retired to Costa Rica a couple of years ago. He was state-side visiting and helping his mom move
He quit by force when he move there as it would cost him $12.00 a can down in CR.
He says he's quit but he had a dip w his brother while visiting and puffs a few stogies in CR land.
He sees our no nic policy as guideline and I see it as my lifeline. If nic goes back into my body .... I will disappear down a rabbit hole w no return aka my coffin
dropping my .02
I'm with You Cbird.
No nic = no rabbit hole of death.
Appreciate you!
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Huge Congrats on the third floor, you have been a damn fine quitter to follow and I appreciate every day that you post roll, with everyone on here. True inspiration is not found often today but you sir are one such example. See you tomorrow brother!
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Huge Congrats on the third thirteenth floor, you have been a damn fine quitter to follow and I appreciate every day that you post roll, with everyone on here. True inspiration is not found often today but you sir are one such example. See you tomorrow brother!
Congrats bird, always proud to quit with you! (Fixed P's post).
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Huge Congrats on the third thirteenth floor, you have been a damn fine quitter to follow and I appreciate every day that you post roll, with everyone on here. True inspiration is not found often today but you sir are one such example. See you tomorrow brother!
Congrats bird, always proud to quit with you! (Fixed P's post).
Congrats Chip on reaching the 13th floor! You are one of those cornerstones of my quit. Cornerstones are solid and not easily moved. I'm sure I'm not the first to think that about you as you have supplied the cornerstones for so many at KTC. Have a great day brother! Quit on!
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Huge Congrats on the third thirteenth floor, you have been a damn fine quitter to follow and I appreciate every day that you post roll, with everyone on here. True inspiration is not found often today but you sir are one such example. See you tomorrow brother!
Congrats bird, always proud to quit with you! (Fixed P's post).
Congrats Chip on reaching the 13th floor! You are one of those cornerstones of my quit. Cornerstones are solid and not easily moved. I'm sure I'm not the first to think that about you as you have supplied the cornerstones for so many at KTC. Have a great day brother! Quit on!
Bird, congratulations on the 13th Floor! I am proud to quit with you today.
Thank you for all your support. Tweet.
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Huge Congrats on the third thirteenth floor, you have been a damn fine quitter to follow and I appreciate every day that you post roll, with everyone on here. True inspiration is not found often today but you sir are one such example. See you tomorrow brother!
Congrats bird, always proud to quit with you! (Fixed P's post).
Congrats Chip on reaching the 13th floor! You are one of those cornerstones of my quit. Cornerstones are solid and not easily moved. I'm sure I'm not the first to think that about you as you have supplied the cornerstones for so many at KTC. Have a great day brother! Quit on!
Bird, congratulations on the 13th Floor! I am proud to quit with you today.
Thank you for all your support. Tweet.
Big congrats to the Sherpa of quit who took me under wing and REALLY helped a lot! Keep it up!
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Huge Congrats on the third thirteenth floor, you have been a damn fine quitter to follow and I appreciate every day that you post roll, with everyone on here. True inspiration is not found often today but you sir are one such example. See you tomorrow brother!
Congrats bird, always proud to quit with you! (Fixed P's post).
Congrats Chip on reaching the 13th floor! You are one of those cornerstones of my quit. Cornerstones are solid and not easily moved. I'm sure I'm not the first to think that about you as you have supplied the cornerstones for so many at KTC. Have a great day brother! Quit on!
Bird, congratulations on the 13th Floor! I am proud to quit with you today.
Thank you for all your support. Tweet.
Big congrats to the Sherpa of quit who took me under wing and REALLY helped a lot! Keep it up!
'oh yeah'
Proud of you man
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Huge Congrats on the third thirteenth floor, you have been a damn fine quitter to follow and I appreciate every day that you post roll, with everyone on here. True inspiration is not found often today but you sir are one such example. See you tomorrow brother!
Congrats bird, always proud to quit with you! (Fixed P's post).
Congrats Chip on reaching the 13th floor! You are one of those cornerstones of my quit. Cornerstones are solid and not easily moved. I'm sure I'm not the first to think that about you as you have supplied the cornerstones for so many at KTC. Have a great day brother! Quit on!
Bird, congratulations on the 13th Floor! I am proud to quit with you today.
Thank you for all your support. Tweet.
Big congrats to the Sherpa of quit who took me under wing and REALLY helped a lot! Keep it up!
'oh yeah'
Proud of you man
Damn just how old are you? Hehe quit on you badass!
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Huge Congrats on the third thirteenth floor, you have been a damn fine quitter to follow and I appreciate every day that you post roll, with everyone on here. True inspiration is not found often today but you sir are one such example. See you tomorrow brother!
Congrats bird, always proud to quit with you! (Fixed P's post).
Congrats Chip on reaching the 13th floor! You are one of those cornerstones of my quit. Cornerstones are solid and not easily moved. I'm sure I'm not the first to think that about you as you have supplied the cornerstones for so many at KTC. Have a great day brother! Quit on!
Bird, congratulations on the 13th Floor! I am proud to quit with you today.
Thank you for all your support. Tweet.
Big congrats to the Sherpa of quit who took me under wing and REALLY helped a lot! Keep it up!
'oh yeah'
Proud of you man
Damn just how old are you? Hehe quit on you badass!
Damn proud to be quit with you.
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Huge Congrats on the third thirteenth floor, you have been a damn fine quitter to follow and I appreciate every day that you post roll, with everyone on here. True inspiration is not found often today but you sir are one such example. See you tomorrow brother!
Congrats bird, always proud to quit with you! (Fixed P's post).
Congrats Chip on reaching the 13th floor! You are one of those cornerstones of my quit. Cornerstones are solid and not easily moved. I'm sure I'm not the first to think that about you as you have supplied the cornerstones for so many at KTC. Have a great day brother! Quit on!
Bird, congratulations on the 13th Floor! I am proud to quit with you today.
Thank you for all your support. Tweet.
Big congrats to the Sherpa of quit who took me under wing and REALLY helped a lot! Keep it up!
'oh yeah'
Proud of you man
Damn just how old are you? Hehe quit on you badass!
Damn proud to be quit with you.
just seeing these thanks so much !!!
swampsville in birdland lately -- oh and 50 laps around the sun..... half o century dude
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Fitting given 'climate' of the world and looking back at the rage roller coaster you are battling, have fought or will be facing
"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." Viktor Frankl
Time to OWN IT
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WOW..... 1300 days. I am duly impressed, Chip! You, sir, officially rock in my book!
Respectfully,
CavMan83 (at only 414 and counting!! :D )
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WOW..... 1300 days. I am duly impressed, Chip! You, sir, officially rock in my book!
Respectfully,
CavMan83 (at only 414 and counting!! :D )
No one has been more consistent at giving support than you Bird. Thanks for all you do. And congrats on the 13th floor.
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WOW..... 1300 days. I am duly impressed, Chip! You, sir, officially rock in my book!
Respectfully,
CavMan83 (at only 414 and counting!! :D )
No one has been more consistent at giving support than you Bird. Thanks for all you do. And congrats on the 13th floor.
Cbird when I grow up I wanna be just like you! 1300 you're a badass quitter! Congratulations!
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WOW..... 1300 days. I am duly impressed, Chip! You, sir, officially rock in my book!
Respectfully,
CavMan83 (at only 414 and counting!! :D )
No one has been more consistent at giving support than you Bird. Thanks for all you do. And congrats on the 13th floor.
Cbird when I grow up I wanna be just like you! 1300 you're a badass quitter! Congratulations!
You the man!
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Coming up on 4 yrs of quit and taking stock of that time.
Last year I learned one of our brothers has been quietly battling ALS. I am not sure of the exact date he was diagnosed but know the discovery would have destroyed most quits. His steadfastness and commitment to his quit is one of the truest acts of heroism I have ever seen. I am thankful and honored to call him a brother. He is a husband, father, United States Marine and a member of The Glass House of April ‘12. All I can say is thank you Tst for continuing to raise the bar every day.
The closeness and energy that generates here is life changing. We failed so many solo attempts, but once the blinders of nicotine are removed and we face the addiction we willingly submitted to, then and only then will the battle of one day at a time become achievable. Break out of your shell and embrace everything this site has to offer.
Stay active on the site and continue to foster these 'quit relationships'.
and for this today I AM THANKFUL.
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Coming up on 4 yrs of quit and taking stock of that time.
Last year I learned one of our brothers has been quietly battling ALS. I am not sure of the exact date he was diagnosed but know the discovery would have destroyed most quits. His steadfastness and commitment to his quit is one of the truest acts of heroism I have ever seen. I am thankful and honored to call him a brother. He is a husband, father, United States Marine and a member of The Glass House of April ‘12. All I can say is thank you Tst for continuing to raise the bar every day.
The closeness and energy that generates here is life changing. We failed so many solo attempts, but once the blinders of nicotine are removed and we face the addiction we willingly submitted to, then and only then will the battle of one day at a time become achievable. Break out of your shell and embrace everything this site has to offer.
Stay active on the site and continue to foster these 'quit relationships'.
and for this today I AM THANKFUL.
Congrats on your 4 years quit Tweets!!
And happy New year dip free!
My first one for a while.
Thanks for your support.
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Coming up on 4 yrs of quit and taking stock of that time.
Last year I learned one of our brothers has been quietly battling ALS. I am not sure of the exact date he was diagnosed but know the discovery would have destroyed most quits. His steadfastness and commitment to his quit is one of the truest acts of heroism I have ever seen. I am thankful and honored to call him a brother. He is a husband, father, United States Marine and a member of The Glass House of April ‘12. All I can say is thank you Tst for continuing to raise the bar every day.
The closeness and energy that generates here is life changing. We failed so many solo attempts, but once the blinders of nicotine are removed and we face the addiction we willingly submitted to, then and only then will the battle of one day at a time become achievable. Break out of your shell and embrace everything this site has to offer.
Stay active on the site and continue to foster these 'quit relationships'.
and for this today I AM THANKFUL.
Congrats on your 4 years quit Tweets!!
And happy New year dip free!
My first one for a while.
Thanks for your support.
Congrats on 4 years! Thank you for the example and support.
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Chip, 17th floor! Awesome work. You have been one of the BAQs leading the way for me for the last 1,186 days, and I just wanted to say thanks, and keep it up :) Newbies give this thread a read to see how it's done...
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Chip, 17th floor! Awesome work. You have been one of the BAQs leading the way for me for the last 1,186 days, and I just wanted to say thanks, and keep it up :) Newbies give this thread a read to see how it's done...
Congrats Tweets on the 17th floor!
now down and give me 22!!
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Chip, 17th floor! Awesome work. You have been one of the BAQs leading the way for me for the last 1,186 days, and I just wanted to say thanks, and keep it up :) Newbies give this thread a read to see how it's done...
Congrats Tweets on the 17th floor!
now down and give me 22!!
Congratulations my man! Badass! Keep on feeding us the knowledge!
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Chip, 17th floor! Awesome work. You have been one of the BAQs leading the way for me for the last 1,186 days, and I just wanted to say thanks, and keep it up :) Newbies give this thread a read to see how it's done...
Congrats Tweets on the 17th floor!
now down and give me 22!!
Congratulations my man! Badass! Keep on feeding us the knowledge!
baddest among the baddest here! keep it up, you own it then rock it! 'oh yeah'
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Chip, 17th floor! Awesome work. You have been one of the BAQs leading the way for me for the last 1,186 days, and I just wanted to say thanks, and keep it up :) Newbies give this thread a read to see how it's done...
Congrats Tweets on the 17th floor!
now down and give me 22!!
Congratulations my man! Badass! Keep on feeding us the knowledge!
baddest among the baddest here! keep it up, you own it then rock it! 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 17th floor... you phone call on my day 1 got me going on quit, I'm not alone on that. Thanks!
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Chip, 17th floor! Awesome work. You have been one of the BAQs leading the way for me for the last 1,186 days, and I just wanted to say thanks, and keep it up :) Newbies give this thread a read to see how it's done...
Congrats Tweets on the 17th floor!
now down and give me 22!!
Congratulations my man! Badass! Keep on feeding us the knowledge!
baddest among the baddest here! keep it up, you own it then rock it! 'oh yeah'
Congrats on 17th floor... you phone call on my day 1 got me going on quit, I'm not alone on that. Thanks!
Feeling the love and so glad to be have to added to the quit.... Guess what it boils down to is taking ownership. Not relying on the emotion of the moment/day to dictate or give me an excuse to finger bang the can. You cannot separate Brotherhood, Accountability and Success....all three must be part or there is none. Pretty sure its an old Chinese proverb Chewie wrote.
Quit on 'oh yeah'
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Damn fine job Brotha. Congrats !!! And thanks for all you do.
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1800! Chip, you are an inspiration to so many here. Thanks for staying active and still leading the way for me and countless others. Enjoy the big round number quit day brother, and keep bringing it!
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1800! Chip, you are an inspiration to so many here. Thanks for staying active and still leading the way for me and countless others. Enjoy the big round number quit day brother, and keep bringing it!
Awesome job on the 18th floor! Much respect dude!
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1800! Chip, you are an inspiration to so many here. Thanks for staying active and still leading the way for me and countless others. Enjoy the big round number quit day brother, and keep bringing it!
Awesome job on the 18th floor! Much respect dude!
Tweets! congrats on your 1800 days!
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1800! Chip, you are an inspiration to so many here. Thanks for staying active and still leading the way for me and countless others. Enjoy the big round number quit day brother, and keep bringing it!
Awesome job on the 18th floor! Much respect dude!
Tweets! congrats on your 1800 days!
CBird well done on the 18th floor and thank you for continuing to stop by the B.O.M.B!
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1800! Chip, you are an inspiration to so many here. Thanks for staying active and still leading the way for me and countless others. Enjoy the big round number quit day brother, and keep bringing it!
Awesome job on the 18th floor! Much respect dude!
Tweets! congrats on your 1800 days!
CBird well done on the 18th floor and thank you for continuing to stop by the B.O.M.B!
Thanks KTCers!!! truly humbled and honored to quit w all of you
Had the privilege yesterday to meet up with HokieBeta (also hitting 1800) and we "had" to commemorate the occasion with
1800 Reposado 'shots'
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1,900
Freakin' badass.
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1,900
Freakin' badass.
Congrats!
thanks for everything you've done and do for us quitters.
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1,900
Freakin' badass.
Congrats!
thanks for everything you've done and do for us quitters.
1900 very nice
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1,900
Freakin' badass.
Congrats!
thanks for everything you've done and do for us quitters.
1900 very nice
Congrats on 19th floor!
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1,900
Freakin' badass.
Congrats!
thanks for everything you've done and do for us quitters.
1900 very nice
Congrats on 19th floor!
Total bad ass. Way o take back your freedom. Congrats man
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1,900
Freakin' badass.
Congrats!
thanks for everything you've done and do for us quitters.
1900 very nice
Congrats on 19th floor!
Total bad ass. Way o take back your freedom. Congrats man
Tweets! I'm late to the party..but enjoy the 19th floor!
Badassery!
Thank you for all you do here.
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1,900
Freakin' badass.
Congrats!
thanks for everything you've done and do for us quitters.
1900 very nice
Congrats on 19th floor!
Total bad ass. Way o take back your freedom. Congrats man
Tweets! I'm late to the party..but enjoy the 19th floor!
Badassery!
Thank you for all you do here.
thanks for the well wishes and to all who battle this addiction with us
'Finger' UST
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1,900
Freakin' badass.
Congrats!
thanks for everything you've done and do for us quitters.
1900 very nice
Congrats on 19th floor!
Total bad ass. Way o take back your freedom. Congrats man
Tweets! I'm late to the party..but enjoy the 19th floor!
Badassery!
Thank you for all you do here.
thanks for the well wishes and to all who battle this addiction with us
'Finger' UST
Congratulations bird! Thanks for all the quit wisdom!
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1,900
Freakin' badass.
Congrats!
thanks for everything you've done and do for us quitters.
1900 very nice
Congrats on 19th floor!
Total bad ass. Way o take back your freedom. Congrats man
Tweets! I'm late to the party..but enjoy the 19th floor!
Badassery!
Thank you for all you do here.
thanks for the well wishes and to all who battle this addiction with us
'Finger' UST
Congratulations bird! Thanks for all the quit wisdom!
100% badassery
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
You wear that double dangle like a champ!
CONGRATS, way to keep WINNING and showing others how they can do it too.
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
You wear that double dangle like a champ!
CONGRATS, way to keep WINNING and showing others how they can do it too.
Congratulation sir! Well done!!
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
You wear that double dangle like a champ!
CONGRATS, way to keep WINNING and showing others how they can do it too.
Congratulation sir! Well done!!
Congrats on 2,000
Thanks for being here and showing the way.
Tweets.
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
You wear that double dangle like a champ!
CONGRATS, way to keep WINNING and showing others how they can do it too.
Congratulation sir! Well done!!
Congrats on 2,000
Thanks for being here and showing the way.
Tweets.
this just made my day congrats to an awesome quitter!!!
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
You wear that double dangle like a champ!
CONGRATS, way to keep WINNING and showing others how they can do it too.
Congratulation sir! Well done!!
Congrats on 2,000
Thanks for being here and showing the way.
Tweets.
this just made my day congrats to an awesome quitter!!!
No Way Chip has hit double comma.... Man, he's gettin' OLD!!! Congrats bubba!
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
You wear that double dangle like a champ!
CONGRATS, way to keep WINNING and showing others how they can do it too.
Congratulation sir! Well done!!
Congrats on 2,000
Thanks for being here and showing the way.
Tweets.
this just made my day congrats to an awesome quitter!!!
No Way Chip has hit double comma.... Man, he's gettin' OLD!!! Congrats bubba!
Congratulations my brother! Quit on
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
You wear that double dangle like a champ!
CONGRATS, way to keep WINNING and showing others how they can do it too.
Congratulation sir! Well done!!
Congrats on 2,000
Thanks for being here and showing the way.
Tweets.
this just made my day congrats to an awesome quitter!!!
No Way Chip has hit double comma.... Man, he's gettin' OLD!!! Congrats bubba!
Congratulations my brother! Quit on
COngrats on 2000. Outstanding
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Congrats on 2Xing the comma,, and thanks for all the support in Aug 14.
Great Intro read......
Congrats on the double.
What a testimony!
Rawls 947
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
And that's about all there is to say about that. Congrats Birdie! Proud to share the journey with you.
You wear that double dangle like a champ!
CONGRATS, way to keep WINNING and showing others how they can do it too.
Congratulation sir! Well done!!
Congrats on 2,000
Thanks for being here and showing the way.
Tweets.
this just made my day congrats to an awesome quitter!!!
No Way Chip has hit double comma.... Man, he's gettin' OLD!!! Congrats bubba!
Congratulations my brother! Quit on
COngrats on 2000. Outstanding
thanks guys/ gal for dusting this intro off!!
Thanks to the trailblazers and all you quitards I've had the honor to meet or chat with....
Get some MORE!!!
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congrats Friend on reaching 21 floors of freedom. thank you for all the support you give, proud to quit with you.
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congrats Friend on reaching 21 floors of freedom. thank you for all the support you give, proud to quit with you.
Congrats on 2100 days quit! Thank you.
Tweets!
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congrats Friend on reaching 21 floors of freedom. thank you for all the support you give, proud to quit with you.
Congrats on 2100 days quit! Thank you.
Tweets!
Congrats Bird. 2100 days of kicking nic in the nuts
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congrats Friend on reaching 21 floors of freedom. thank you for all the support you give, proud to quit with you.
Congrats on 2100 days quit! Thank you.
Tweets!
Congrats Bird. 2100 days of kicking nic in the nuts
2100 Just rolls off the number pad! Congrats Bird!
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congrats Friend on reaching 21 floors of freedom. thank you for all the support you give, proud to quit with you.
Congrats on 2100 days quit! Thank you.
Tweets!
Congrats Bird. 2100 days of kicking nic in the nuts
2100 Just rolls off the number pad! Congrats Bird!
Nice brotha! Badass indeed
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congrats Friend on reaching 21 floors of freedom. thank you for all the support you give, proud to quit with you.
Congrats on 2100 days quit! Thank you.
Tweets!
Congrats Bird. 2100 days of kicking nic in the nuts
2100 Just rolls off the number pad! Congrats Bird!
Nice brotha! Badass indeed
21 floors congrats to one kick ass quitter!
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congrats Friend on reaching 21 floors of freedom. thank you for all the support you give, proud to quit with you.
Congrats on 2100 days quit! Thank you.
Tweets!
Congrats Bird. 2100 days of kicking nic in the nuts
2100 Just rolls off the number pad! Congrats Bird!
Nice brotha! Badass indeed
21 floors congrats to one kick ass quitter!
Well crap....missed that 21st HUNNERT even tho I told myself it was gettin' close!!!
Maybe I won't miss that 22d!!! Congrats old man!!
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congrats Friend on reaching 21 floors of freedom. thank you for all the support you give, proud to quit with you.
Congrats on 2100 days quit! Thank you.
Tweets!
Congrats Bird. 2100 days of kicking nic in the nuts
2100 Just rolls off the number pad! Congrats Bird!
Nice brotha! Badass indeed
21 floors congrats to one kick ass quitter!
Well crap....missed that 21st HUNNERT even tho I told myself it was gettin' close!!!
Maybe I won't miss that 22d!!! Congrats old man!!
thank you all! it sounds contrite but I wouldn't be here w/o the support and quit examples!
Added benefit, making friends along the way, PRICELESS
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Congrats on 6 years quit Tweets!
Thanks for leading the way, moderating and for the support.
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Congrats on 6 years quit Tweets!
Thanks for leading the way, moderating and for the support.
6 years! Still leading new people to quit. Awesome!
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indulge me if I get nostalgic ... six years ago on NYE, I walked out of a party giving my can to the host and said "I am done". Three agonizing days later I googled 'fake dip' and landed on KTC. I've been attending that same NYE party for the last six years and every year I would have a new coin with me. I made it a point during the night to show it to the host and ask him if he was ready to embrace freedom. Every year, he would tell he'd quit when he was ready......
In October he joined the site but never got involved and I was pessimistically optimistic of his success.....Last night he told me he was on day 84...
Thanks Justin for texting him.
And thanks to all of you who continue to pay it forward
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6 years is badass and so are you my friend! Thanks for the support
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"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
Martin Luther King Jr
Make it applicable and own it
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
24th floor? Congratulations!
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
24th floor? Congratulations!
Congratulations, birdman!!! 'party'
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
24th floor? Congratulations!
Congratulations, birdman!!! 'party'
The birds the word today
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
24th floor? Congratulations!
Congratulations, birdman!!! 'party'
The birds the word today
Nice. Grats.
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
24th floor? Congratulations!
Congratulations, birdman!!! 'party'
The birds the word today
Nice. Grats.
Holy cow I didn't realize I'd had lunch with a celebrity! Looking forward to the next meetup brother!
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
24th floor? Congratulations!
Congratulations, birdman!!! 'party'
The birds the word today
Nice. Grats.
Holy cow I didn't realize I'd had lunch with a celebrity! Looking forward to the next meetup brother!
How's the view up there CBird?
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
24th floor? Congratulations!
Congratulations, birdman!!! 'party'
The birds the word today
Nice. Grats.
Holy cow I didn't realize I'd had lunch with a celebrity! Looking forward to the next meetup brother!
How's the view up there CBird?
A of all, thanks FUCS for digging this intro up!
B of all, thanks for all of you how contributed along the way. Humbled and grateful
C of all ...I just like talking like a lawyer roflmao
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Y'all need to head on over to the Glass House of April 2012 and congratulate my dude CBird on hitting 2400!
'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog' 'BanDog'
Congratulations on the 24th floor bird
Tweets! huge congrats on floor #24! :wub:
24th floor? Congratulations!
Congratulations, birdman!!! 'party'
The birds the word today
Nice. Grats.
Holy cow I didn't realize I'd had lunch with a celebrity! Looking forward to the next meetup brother!
How's the view up there CBird?
A of all, thanks FUCS for digging this intro up!
B of all, thanks for all of you how contributed along the way. Humbled and grateful
C of all ...I just like talking like a lawyer roflmao
Well done sir.
Rawls 1348
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indulge me if I get nostalgic ... six years ago on NYE, I walked out of a party giving my can to the host and said "I am done". Three agonizing days later I googled 'fake dip' and landed on KTC. I've been attending that same NYE party for the last six years and every year I would have a new coin with me. I made it a point during the night to show it to the host and ask him if he was ready to embrace freedom. Every year, he would tell he'd quit when he was ready......
In October he joined the site but never got involved and I was pessimistically optimistic of his success.....Last night he told me he was on day 84...
Thanks Justin for texting him.
And thanks to all of you who continue to pay it forward
an update on my buddy. Monday morning he texted me day 300!!! I wasn't aware but later that night, our tight group of friends met up for dinner and toasted.
investment
time
dividend .....
sowing
weeding
reaping...
no short cuts
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indulge me if I get nostalgic ... six years ago on NYE, I walked out of a party giving my can to the host and said "I am done". Three agonizing days later I googled 'fake dip' and landed on KTC. I've been attending that same NYE party for the last six years and every year I would have a new coin with me. I made it a point during the night to show it to the host and ask him if he was ready to embrace freedom. Every year, he would tell he'd quit when he was ready......
In October he joined the site but never got involved and I was pessimistically optimistic of his success.....Last night he told me he was on day 84...
Thanks Justin for texting him.
And thanks to all of you who continue to pay it forward
an update on my buddy. Monday morning he texted me day 300!!! I wasn't aware but later that night, our tight group of friends met up for dinner and toasted.
investment
time
dividend .....
sowing
weeding
reaping...
no short cuts
Great message..
Thanks for sharing!
There are so many assets and benifits
From being a Quitter!
A few more to add... .
Searching
Finding
Changing
Then....
Sharing
Witnessing
Changing
Well done Bird.........!
I quit with you.
Rawls 1367
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11 Jul 2013, 10:29
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Quitting tobacco is the hardest thing any of us will ever do. What does it really take?
Well for me, it was the ‘I have had enough of being controlled by a 2 ¼” can”. Ok, you say. Bully for you – you made a mental decision not based on fear or for anyone else…. What now?
What now is where KTC came into play. Finding this site three days after my decision was the life preserver being tossed to a man treading water in a turbulent ocean. I had been here before and failed countless times. I needed to learn how to quit, not just stop. It was a matter disregarding all the ‘knowledge’ I thought I knew and become a student of quit.
I had never visited an open forum before and this isn’t the easiest elephant to eat so it’s little by little each day learning the ins and outs of KTC. Was it difficult, yes but it also distracted my nicotine ridden body and mind. I am part of April 12, the battered bumping bastards of April 12 to be exact and am one of the spreadsheet trackers too. Our name is justly deserved. Come by and read some of our history to see why.
The saying around here is to drink the Kool-Aid. I’ll take it a step further and liken it to jumping out of the plane for the first time. I am not an accomplished sky diver but have made 5 successful jumps. Yes I know we have some badass military guys on the site and I am not trying to compare myself to your or your sacrifice/service – just hang with me a little bit. Hanging on the edge of the plane at 14,000 feet you have a decision to make. Tandem jumping is now the law and it’s up to the jumper to make the initial exit. Full commitment is now reality if you want to experience. The jump school (first 100 days) teaches us how to identify the dangers and pitfalls of our addiction. Not just avoiding the fight but how to defend and then attack the enemy. Tandem jumping means you are wearing a harness which is attached to an experienced and licensed sky diver (KTC vet). My life was literally in my jumper partner and had to completely trust he could land me safely. After the Hall, we get to put our ‘quit degree’ into practice. The first milestone is only a mile marker affirming you are going in the right direction. Top off the tank and get back on the road; this is not your final destination! For me, after my first safe landing, I was ready to go again!!
Would I be quit without KTC? Yes, is say with slight question mark floating in the back of my mind. Would I be as confident in my defensive and offensive skill in battling nicotine, HELL NO!
Let go and let it rip boys!!
Well put brother!!
Its vets like you that have given newbies and not-so-newbies like myself the advise on how to get thru some of the tough spots.
Proud to be quit with you today.
keep paying it forward and backward G25 - lovin that quit
Whenever I'm pissed I know I can come to Cbird's intro for a dose to positivity. Thanks Cbird. Proud to know you.
taking a walk down memory land and ran across this ....
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11 Jul 2013, 10:29
559
Quitting tobacco is the hardest thing any of us will ever do. What does it really take?
Well for me, it was the ‘I have had enough of being controlled by a 2 ¼” can”. Ok, you say. Bully for you – you made a mental decision not based on fear or for anyone else…. What now?
What now is where KTC came into play. Finding this site three days after my decision was the life preserver being tossed to a man treading water in a turbulent ocean. I had been here before and failed countless times. I needed to learn how to quit, not just stop. It was a matter disregarding all the ‘knowledge’ I thought I knew and become a student of quit.
I had never visited an open forum before and this isn’t the easiest elephant to eat so it’s little by little each day learning the ins and outs of KTC. Was it difficult, yes but it also distracted my nicotine ridden body and mind. I am part of April 12, the battered bumping bastards of April 12 to be exact and am one of the spreadsheet trackers too. Our name is justly deserved. Come by and read some of our history to see why.
The saying around here is to drink the Kool-Aid. I’ll take it a step further and liken it to jumping out of the plane for the first time. I am not an accomplished sky diver but have made 5 successful jumps. Yes I know we have some badass military guys on the site and I am not trying to compare myself to your or your sacrifice/service – just hang with me a little bit. Hanging on the edge of the plane at 14,000 feet you have a decision to make. Tandem jumping is now the law and it’s up to the jumper to make the initial exit. Full commitment is now reality if you want to experience. The jump school (first 100 days) teaches us how to identify the dangers and pitfalls of our addiction. Not just avoiding the fight but how to defend and then attack the enemy. Tandem jumping means you are wearing a harness which is attached to an experienced and licensed sky diver (KTC vet). My life was literally in my jumper partner and had to completely trust he could land me safely. After the Hall, we get to put our ‘quit degree’ into practice. The first milestone is only a mile marker affirming you are going in the right direction. Top off the tank and get back on the road; this is not your final destination! For me, after my first safe landing, I was ready to go again!!
Would I be quit without KTC? Yes, is say with slight question mark floating in the back of my mind. Would I be as confident in my defensive and offensive skill in battling nicotine, HELL NO!
Let go and let it rip boys!!
Well put brother!!
Its vets like you that have given newbies and not-so-newbies like myself the advise on how to get thru some of the tough spots.
Proud to be quit with you today.
keep paying it forward and backward G25 - lovin that quit
Whenever I'm pissed I know I can come to Cbird's intro for a dose to positivity. Thanks Cbird. Proud to know you.
taking a walk down memory land and ran across this ....
Preach it
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11 Jul 2013, 10:29
559
Quitting tobacco is the hardest thing any of us will ever do. What does it really take?
Well for me, it was the ‘I have had enough of being controlled by a 2 ¼” can”. Ok, you say. Bully for you – you made a mental decision not based on fear or for anyone else…. What now?
What now is where KTC came into play. Finding this site three days after my decision was the life preserver being tossed to a man treading water in a turbulent ocean. I had been here before and failed countless times. I needed to learn how to quit, not just stop. It was a matter disregarding all the ‘knowledge’ I thought I knew and become a student of quit.
I had never visited an open forum before and this isn’t the easiest elephant to eat so it’s little by little each day learning the ins and outs of KTC. Was it difficult, yes but it also distracted my nicotine ridden body and mind. I am part of April 12, the battered bumping bastards of April 12 to be exact and am one of the spreadsheet trackers too. Our name is justly deserved. Come by and read some of our history to see why.
The saying around here is to drink the Kool-Aid. I’ll take it a step further and liken it to jumping out of the plane for the first time. I am not an accomplished sky diver but have made 5 successful jumps. Yes I know we have some badass military guys on the site and I am not trying to compare myself to your or your sacrifice/service – just hang with me a little bit. Hanging on the edge of the plane at 14,000 feet you have a decision to make. Tandem jumping is now the law and it’s up to the jumper to make the initial exit. Full commitment is now reality if you want to experience. The jump school (first 100 days) teaches us how to identify the dangers and pitfalls of our addiction. Not just avoiding the fight but how to defend and then attack the enemy. Tandem jumping means you are wearing a harness which is attached to an experienced and licensed sky diver (KTC vet). My life was literally in my jumper partner and had to completely trust he could land me safely. After the Hall, we get to put our ‘quit degree’ into practice. The first milestone is only a mile marker affirming you are going in the right direction. Top off the tank and get back on the road; this is not your final destination! For me, after my first safe landing, I was ready to go again!!
Would I be quit without KTC? Yes, is say with slight question mark floating in the back of my mind. Would I be as confident in my defensive and offensive skill in battling nicotine, HELL NO!
Let go and let it rip boys!!
Well put brother!!
Its vets like you that have given newbies and not-so-newbies like myself the advise on how to get thru some of the tough spots.
Proud to be quit with you today.
keep paying it forward and backward G25 - lovin that quit
Whenever I'm pissed I know I can come to Cbird's intro for a dose to positivity. Thanks Cbird. Proud to know you.
taking a walk down memory land and ran across this ....
Preach it
Tweet tweet. That's wisdom thrown there.
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11 Jul 2013, 10:29
559
Quitting tobacco is the hardest thing any of us will ever do. What does it really take?
Well for me, it was the ‘I have had enough of being controlled by a 2 ¼” can”. Ok, you say. Bully for you – you made a mental decision not based on fear or for anyone else…. What now?
What now is where KTC came into play. Finding this site three days after my decision was the life preserver being tossed to a man treading water in a turbulent ocean. I had been here before and failed countless times. I needed to learn how to quit, not just stop. It was a matter disregarding all the ‘knowledge’ I thought I knew and become a student of quit.
I had never visited an open forum before and this isn’t the easiest elephant to eat so it’s little by little each day learning the ins and outs of KTC. Was it difficult, yes but it also distracted my nicotine ridden body and mind. I am part of April 12, the battered bumping bastards of April 12 to be exact and am one of the spreadsheet trackers too. Our name is justly deserved. Come by and read some of our history to see why.
The saying around here is to drink the Kool-Aid. I’ll take it a step further and liken it to jumping out of the plane for the first time. I am not an accomplished sky diver but have made 5 successful jumps. Yes I know we have some badass military guys on the site and I am not trying to compare myself to your or your sacrifice/service – just hang with me a little bit. Hanging on the edge of the plane at 14,000 feet you have a decision to make. Tandem jumping is now the law and it’s up to the jumper to make the initial exit. Full commitment is now reality if you want to experience. The jump school (first 100 days) teaches us how to identify the dangers and pitfalls of our addiction. Not just avoiding the fight but how to defend and then attack the enemy. Tandem jumping means you are wearing a harness which is attached to an experienced and licensed sky diver (KTC vet). My life was literally in my jumper partner and had to completely trust he could land me safely. After the Hall, we get to put our ‘quit degree’ into practice. The first milestone is only a mile marker affirming you are going in the right direction. Top off the tank and get back on the road; this is not your final destination! For me, after my first safe landing, I was ready to go again!!
Would I be quit without KTC? Yes, is say with slight question mark floating in the back of my mind. Would I be as confident in my defensive and offensive skill in battling nicotine, HELL NO!
Let go and let it rip boys!!
Well put brother!!
Its vets like you that have given newbies and not-so-newbies like myself the advise on how to get thru some of the tough spots.
Proud to be quit with you today.
keep paying it forward and backward G25 - lovin that quit
Whenever I'm pissed I know I can come to Cbird's intro for a dose to positivity. Thanks Cbird. Proud to know you.
taking a walk down memory land and ran across this ....
Preach it
Tweet tweet. That's wisdom thrown there.
Serious gold from the birdman!!!
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Haven’t added anything here is a long-ass time..
I am now ten plus years quit and my brain still doesn’t believe it’s been that long. I’ve carried my KTC coin wherever I go….
During my last business trip to Austin my coin fell out of my pocket sometime on the last night of a business trip to Austin a couple of weeks ago. Me a couple of co-workers search the on-site bar at the LoneStar Court hotel where we were staying…. to no avail. When I checked out of the hotel, I asked them to keep an eye out for it and showed them a pic of coin and it’s ‘meaning and importance’.
I asked my coworker to try to contact the Lyft driver to see if they found my coin and gave him my phone number if they did. Two days later I received a call from the driver and explained what it meant to me. He immediately congratulated me on my quit and said he would drop it off at the hotel since had already checked out and back in Plano. (3 hours north)
The following Tuesday, the driver called me saying he dropped the coin off. I immediately called the hotel and asked them if they would take the coin to a FedEx location and ship it back if I sent them a shipping label. The desk agent agreed but 1 hour later the manager called me back and gave me his email address and cell, saying he would personally insure this was done. Two hours later, I received a FedEx text saying the ‘package was dropped off’. The following day, I sent him a thank you email for all of his efforts
He quickly emailed me back
"I am glad you received your package. I was so glad to see the coin when it was dropped off. Your coin is more than a piece of metal it is a ray of hope. It is hard work and struggle paying off and gives you the strength when you need it. Our very best wishes from the lone star court. And hope to see you again in the future."
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Haven’t added anything here is a long-ass time..
I am now ten plus years quit and my brain still doesn’t believe it’s been that long. I’ve carried my KTC coin wherever I go….
During my last business trip to Austin my coin fell out of my pocket sometime on the last night of a business trip to Austin a couple of weeks ago. Me a couple of co-workers search the on-site bar at the LoneStar Court hotel where we were staying…. to no avail. When I checked out of the hotel, I asked them to keep an eye out for it and showed them a pic of coin and it’s ‘meaning and importance’.
I asked my coworker to try to contact the Lyft driver to see if they found my coin and gave him my phone number if they did. Two days later I received a call from the driver and explained what it meant to me. He immediately congratulated me on my quit and said he would drop it off at the hotel since had already checked out and back in Plano. (3 hours north)
The following Tuesday, the driver called me saying he dropped the coin off. I immediately called the hotel and asked them if they would take the coin to a FedEx location and ship it back if I sent them a shipping label. The desk agent agreed but 1 hour later the manager called me back and gave me his email address and cell, saying he would personally insure this was done. Two hours later, I received a FedEx text saying the ‘package was dropped off’. The following day, I sent him a thank you email for all of his efforts
He quickly emailed me back
"I am glad you received your package. I was so glad to see the coin when it was dropped off. Your coin is more than a piece of metal it is a ray of hope. It is hard work and struggle paying off and gives you the strength when you need it. Our very best wishes from the lone star court. And hope to see you again in the future."
Great read. Thank you for sharing.
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Today
Trust - build it
Others - not alone here - we are a brotherhood
Determined - be single-minded about your quit
Assist - help a brother, it will strengthen both quits
Yoke - tandem efforts moving toward a target
still applies
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Today
Trust - build it
Others - not alone here - we are a brotherhood
Determined - be single-minded about your quit
Assist - help a brother, it will strengthen both quits
Yoke - tandem efforts moving toward a target
still applies
So true