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Title: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on February 10, 2019, 09:37:18 PM
Hi, my screen name is Gunnar, been chewing since I was 14. I quit once for “real”, 18 months I made it, that was a long time ago....If I’m awake and not eating I pretty much have a dip in my lip.  I hate it, I hate seeing pictures where I do t smile cause I don’t want people to see the dip.  I’m now 39 and I’m done. I had my last chew on Friday February 8th at 11 pm. I’m almost through day 2, sunflower seeds will be my go to.  No major headaches yet, but definitely in the fog, I just feel fuzzy.
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Candoit on February 10, 2019, 09:57:00 PM
Hi, my screen name is Gunnar, been chewing since I was 14. I quit once for “real”, 18 months I made it, that was a long time ago....If I’m awake and not eating I pretty much have a dip in my lip.  I hate it, I hate seeing pictures where I do t smile cause I don’t want people to see the dip.  I’m now 39 and I’m done. I had my last chew on Friday February 8th at 11 pm. I’m almost through day 2, sunflower seeds will be my go to.  No major headaches yet, but definitely in the fog, I just feel fuzzy.
Welcome.
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Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Dundippin on February 11, 2019, 11:45:31 AM
Hey Gunmar,
Welcome to the group. I am counting on you staying strong in your quit.


Here are some words of wisdom:

The main way to be successful is to just decide that you have quit. Once you stop the negotiating in your head as to whether you will do one more or not the rest becomes far more simple.

The next important thing is to learn how to distract your attention. When you get those thoughts about dipping, switch your attention and think about something else. Anything else that you like. This ability to change your focus will guarantee your success and make your quit that much easier.

When you place a dip in your mouth, your brain releases sugars. Well, those sugars are now going to be gone.

However, you can replace them with OJ or other fruit juices with sugar. This will provide some comfort, especially on your initial quit days.

Make sure to exercise with weights and cardio when you feel that nagging tension in your muscles, you feel that rage, when you can not sleep and when you cannot focus. Exercise really helps.

Here is one that most people overlook. Get at least 3 square meals a day. Hunger can really bring on those urges so squash those urges before they come. Eat full healthy meals and do not let yourself get excessively hungry. You will see this helps a great deal.

I waited until I was 59 quit after using tobacco for 40 years. You are wise to quit now.

I quit with you today.

Dundippin - day 1246

By the way, I was catatonic my first week. I slept all day and got up only to piss and eat. It sounds like you are doing better than that. Stay strong.
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on February 11, 2019, 01:19:31 PM
Thanks guys.  Day 3 and still fuzzy, but I'm at work.  I'm finding today is more difficult than my first 2 days at home.  I'm definitely noticing more triggers.  The most interesting part for me so far is that this fogginess I'm feeling is only strengthening my resolve to quit.  I knew nic was a bitch but I had no idea how far I had let it take a hold of me.

I won't be going back, but to keep it simple and in front of me, I promise I won't dip today.  I quit with you today.

Gunnar - day 3
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Bug Guy on February 11, 2019, 09:03:37 PM
Kick ass bro! Keep pushing back against the nic bitch and don't ever give in. You feel her creepin in and dont know where to go, please reach out. Hit me up, talk with your quit group, and dive into the plethora of resources on here. You can't go wrong. Best of luck and congrats on getting past day 3. ODAAT
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on February 13, 2019, 05:33:01 PM
I wanted to get an actual introduction out there, sorry for the long winded post, but I had to type this out and get it off my chest.

I'm from small town Minnesota.  I'm a small town kid and always have been; outdoors is my passion.  Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and all sports, football, hockey, baseball, golf....basically anything physically active outside I'm up for giving it a go.  Ever since I was about 14 I've had a "friend" with me in my pocket. Started out with Hawken, then to Kodiak, then to Copenhagen, then to Skoal mint, then to Grizz Wintergreen and I had been on that basically since Grizz started.

I "quit" for 18 months many years ago, but then around came a fishing trip for muskies with my "boys" ....and I thought I'll just buy a tin for the trip....well maybe one for the 7 hour drive home from the trip….well maybe 1 for my hour drive back and forth to work.....etc….you all know this story.

I'm now 39 years old, I've been married for almost 15 years, and we have 2 kids.  4-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy.  I hid my addiction from my family for as long as I could, my wife has known for several years, but I still don't believe my 4 year old ever really knew or at least she didn't understand.  I've wanted to quit for some time, but used the same old shitty excuses, too much stress at work, too much stress at home, oh after my next hunting trip, after my next fishing trip, when my kid is born, when my next kid is born.
Friday Feb. 8th 2019– Nothing earth shattering happened in my life, on the day I quit.  I was sitting around after my family was asleep having a night dip or 2 while binging Breaking Bad when it hit me like a ton of shit right in my face, that I’ve been shoving a ton of shit in my face for about 25 years.  I was no better than the junkie meth-heads I was watching on the TV.  I needed my nicotine fix just as bad as they needed their fix, the ONLY difference was my fix was legal.  My fix still makes me stink, look like an idiot, fucks up my teeth and gums, fucks up my internal organs, and would still end up killing me.

I spit out my chew and flushed my tin and that was it.  I was done.  I watched one more episode of Breaking Bad and went to bed.  The next couple days were tough, but I hung out with my kids and wife the whole time.  I didn’t tell her I quit because I didn’t know if I could actually stick to it at that point, I thought I could but wasn’t sure.  Sunday afternoon I started surfing for how long nicotine withdrawal symptoms lasted and I happened across KTC on my first search.  I spent the next 2.5 hours reading on the site, getting signed up and making my first promise.
 
I told my wife Monday night because I knew I was quit.  I now have a brotherhood of accountability and I won’t let you guys down today.  Tomorrow I will make this promise again, and I am a man of my word.  As my wife said Monday night, you are the most stubborn person I know, so if you set to mind to it I know you are quit.  I’m going to prove her right.

Today is Day 5 I quit with all of you ADD.
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Srrlgr on February 13, 2019, 10:07:24 PM
Stay strong Gunnar,  I have a very similar story.  I am 442 days quit.  The site helps, when I feel craves it has helped me to just read the posts on the site.  Reaching out will also enhance your strength, use everything you’ve got (including you stubborn nature) and no matter what remember a dip is no longer an option.  You made the decision that it’s over, never let a stupid chemical change it. 
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: mayfly on February 17, 2019, 05:02:51 AM
Good stuff and congrats on your first week in the books.  Hows the fog? Mine started clearing up some around day 10 or so. You probably will have some sleep issues soon but nothing too bad.  Just really helped solidify my quit. Crazy how nic can cause all these symptoms and all due to stuffing our lip with some damn dead plant.
Your story is similar to mine, glad you found ktc.  Fight for and own your quit and you will find success.

Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on February 17, 2019, 05:44:38 PM
Good stuff and congrats on your first week in the books.  Hows the fog? Mine started clearing up some around day 10 or so. You probably will have some sleep issues soon but nothing too bad.  Just really helped solidify my quit. Crazy how nic can cause all these symptoms and all due to stuffing our lip with some damn dead plant.
Your story is similar to mine, glad you found ktc.  Fight for and own your quit and you will find success.

Either the fog has lifted or I’ve grown used to it.  I’m definitely more irritable the last couple days. I can’t tell if that’s an actual side affect or just an affect of my wife and kids! Lol...it is weird how all the Nic withdrawal symptoms strengthen my quit, and make it easier to squash the craves. 
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: BluManChew on February 18, 2019, 10:36:51 AM
Good stuff and congrats on your first week in the books.  Hows the fog? Mine started clearing up some around day 10 or so. You probably will have some sleep issues soon but nothing too bad.  Just really helped solidify my quit. Crazy how nic can cause all these symptoms and all due to stuffing our lip with some damn dead plant.
Your story is similar to mine, glad you found ktc.  Fight for and own your quit and you will find success.

Either the fog has lifted or I’ve grown used to it.  I’m definitely more irritable the last couple days. I can’t tell if that’s an actual side affect or just an affect of my wife and kids! Lol...it is weird how all the Nic withdrawal symptoms strengthen my quit, and make it easier to squash the craves.
Good job, Gunnar.
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Scott_B on February 19, 2019, 10:33:51 AM
I dipped for 27 years.  Had my last dip the same day and time as you.  Just got registered for the boards and am soaking up all I can.  Looking forward to interacting with you and the rest of the KTC community to help me get through my quit.  Stay strong.
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on February 20, 2019, 10:14:44 PM
I dipped for 27 years.  Had my last dip the same day and time as you.  Just got registered for the boards and am soaking up all I can.  Looking forward to interacting with you and the rest of the KTC community to help me get through my quit.  Stay strong.

That’s crazy man. Happy to be quit with you. I haven’t checked yet but did you post roll yet in the May 19 group?  I’ll go check that but if you have any questions or want digits send me a PM. 
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on February 23, 2019, 08:33:09 PM
2 weeks of quit in the books.  WUPP is absolutely the most important part of KTC, make that promise every morning.

Mostly I’m feeling good, the fog almost seems to come and go in short little bursts now so that’s good.  The mental part will always be the struggle, I know I’m quit, but when I’m sitting at the computer working I’ll reach for my pocket and before I even get there I realize it’s gone, why am I still reaching for it? That probably will take a while.  This time of year in Minnesota it really is just holding off the boredom, lots of being couped up in the house when you have a 4 and 1 year old. 

Soon enough I’ll be out fishing, which will be tough, and then hunting which has always been my downfall with dip.  Sitting in the turkey blind or deer stand for hours on end.  I’m not trying to romanticize sitting around with a big cat turd in my lip, but that has always been my downfall and for some reason I find myself thinking about that....dumb, need to just worry about quitting today, then wake up and quit tomorrow, don’t worry about 2 months from now....

I think this spring turkey hunting I may have to try some of the fake shit. 

This is just me getting some shit off my chest guys, I’m absolutely loving the fact that I’m not a slave to that fucking can anymore!

15 days quit.  Happy to quit with you all today.
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Dundippin on February 24, 2019, 08:16:46 AM
Gunnar,
You are badass. Say strong my friend. Remember the urge is just around the corner so always keep your guard up. Especially, once you feel like you have this kicked.
I quit with you today.
Dundippin
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on February 27, 2019, 11:01:58 PM
Almost 3 weeks now...This is when complacency is suppose to start to slide in.  i can see that, I’ll have to be vigilant to that nic b.

Interesting side effect, I fall asleep almost immediately after the kids are in bed or the house settles down.  If I sit down in a chair or on the couch, I’m out like a light....anyone going through that difference?

Happy to be quit with all you quitters! Day 19 still...
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Rick Jr on February 27, 2019, 11:52:50 PM
Almost 3 weeks now...This is when complacency is suppose to start to slide in.  i can see that, I’ll have to be vigilant to that nic b.

Interesting side effect, I fall asleep almost immediately after the kids are in bed or the house settles down.  If I sit down in a chair or on the couch, I’m out like a light....anyone going through that difference?

Happy to be quit with all you quitters! Day 19 still...

I am in the same boat, and honestly I kind of like it. My routine has changed a little, I use to do a little gaming now and again to unwind, but now I just feel relaxed. Proud to be Quit with you
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on March 01, 2019, 07:34:50 PM
Ok old man winter that’s enough. 45” of snow in less than 29 days....come on.  The older I get the less I like winter.  My daughter however loves the snow so that is my saving grace, the only reason I haven’t completely lost it this winter.

Just some random thoughts, but as Candoit has pointed out to me the shovel, plow, snowblower, all still work without a dip.  I think I’m over the physical aspects of quitting.  Hope all you quitters are doing well this Friday night.  Proud to quit with you.

For any of you potential quitters wishing you could kick the shit. You can, it is 1 simple decision away.  If you can make that decision and 100% buy into it you will be quit.  You cannot be 50%, 75%, 95%, or even 99%. 100% buy into the decision to quit, flush your tin and start posting. 
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: wildirish317 on March 01, 2019, 08:48:14 PM
Keep posting in your intro Gunnar.  Writing is therapeutic.  The beauty of it is, you can read your intro when you are having a difficult time.  It really helps.  It also helps those who come after you, when they have times of trouble.
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on March 10, 2019, 08:28:51 AM
30 days quit.  That number of days means nothing.  With 25 years of chewing under my belt, 30 days quit is a sprinkle of freshwater in the ocean comparatively.  However, it is 30 days of no nicotine and that means everything. This time I’m quit.  I’m sitting here early morning (since I’m reading it isn’t all that early anymore, oh well) which is normal, with my 1 year old son, typing this in between books he is bringing me to read, Dr. Seuss books are his jam right now.  It is a favorite time of day on the weekend.

My dad chewed for as long as I have memory, and my mom smoked.  I won’t blame them for any of my bad habits, I’m not someone who blames my parents for anything in my life.  My dad did his best to tell me I’m a fucking idiot for starting.  They instilled good values in me and made me a decent and productive human being and I thank them for that.  However I learned what chew was and that it must be ok since my dad and older brother did it.  That is one of the many things I’m thankful for with being quit.  My daughter and son won’t see me with a dip in my lip.  I don’t need it and I can have those talks with them without guilt, when the time comes.   I know that doesn’t mean they won’t try it or have friends that get them hooked, but hell if it will be me that starts them.

My 4 year old is now awake and all is well in the world.  Another 6 inches of snow and it is still coming down.  We’ll be out plowing, shoveling, and sledding later today.  Life is good, and getting better everyday nic free.
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: chris2alaska on March 11, 2019, 10:53:03 AM
30 days quit.  That number of days means nothing.  With 25 years of chewing under my belt, 30 days quit is a sprinkle of freshwater in the ocean comparatively.  However, it is 30 days of no nicotine and that means everything. This time I’m quit.  I’m sitting her early morning (since I’m reading it isn’t all that early anymore, oh well) which is normal, with my 1 year old son, typing this in between books he is bringing me to read, Dr. Seuss books are his jam right now.  It is a favorite time of day on the weekend.

My dad chewed for as long as I have memory, and my mom smoked.  I won’t blame them for any of my bad habits, I’m not someone who blames my parents for anything in my life.  My dad did his best to tell me I’m a fucking idiot for starting.  They instilled good values in me and made me a decent and productive human being and I thank them for that.  However I learned what chew was and that it must be ok since my dad and older brother did it.  That is one of the many things I’m thankful for with being quit.  My daughter and son won’t see me with a dip in my lip.  I don’t need it and I can’t have those talks with them without guilt, when the time comes.   I know that doesn’t mean they won’t try it or have friends that get them hooked, but he’ll if it will be me that starts them.

My 4 year old is now awake and all is well in the world.  Another 6 inches of snow and it is till coming down.  We’ll be out plowing, shoveling, and sledding later today.  Life is good, and getting better everyday nic free.

Winning
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on March 14, 2019, 07:56:25 AM
Been a rough 7 days at our house as influenza A rips through 3 out of 4 of us. So far the 4yr old has escaped.  Flu shots for all, but the strain that hit us didn’t give a shit!

During my feverish nights I tend to have some wild dreams, and I had my first dip dream, and in it we were working on my ‘96 Chevy Silverado getting her back up and running.   I definitely had the in dream guilt and I was trying to figure out why I’d dip, and I was already dreading my next Day 1.   As soon as I woke up I knew I hadn’t dipped, and feeling a of relief came over me.  It wasn’t as vivid or convincing as I’ve heard some describe but I assume it is just different for everyone.

Stay quit brothers Gunnar 34
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: MN_Engineer on March 14, 2019, 03:54:54 PM
Been a rough 7 days at our house as influenza A rips through 3 out of 4 of us. So far the 4yr old has escaped.  Flu shots for all, but the strain that hit us didn’t give a shit!

During my feverish nights I tend to have some wild dreams, and I had my first dip dream, and in it we were working on my ‘96 Chevy Silverado getting her back up and running.   I definitely had the in dream guilt and I was trying to figure out why I’d dip, and I was already dreading my next Day 1.   As soon as I woke up I knew I hadn’t dipped, and feeling a of relief came over me.  It wasn’t as vivid or convincing as I’ve heard some describe but I assume it is just different for everyone.

Stay quit brothers Gunnar 34
Damn brother sounds like you got your hands full! While they completely suck, the best part about dip dreams is that whatever your addict brain managed to concoct, it didn't happen. I've had some dip dreams where I almost log onto to KTC in my dream and have to post a Day 1. Nuts.

Take care of yourself and your family and I hope everything starts looking up soon! Proud to be quit with you today Gunnar!
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on April 05, 2019, 08:46:54 PM
I haven’t had much to say lately....just plugging away at life.  Sometime that statement makes me sad.  Working my corporate job, raising my 2.3 kids (just 2 really) paying my mortgage....the daily grind. Drink 3 beers on Friday night, fall asleep on the couch, start a new week rinse and repeat.

Still QLFADD.....and I wouldn’t really call what I’m in a nic funk at this point, just kind of a general life funk.  Time to pull the big boy pants on and enjoy all the little things that make life great.

Thanks for the pep talk boys....have a great weekend.  And if anyone wants to talk bow hunting turkeys this spring I’m a PM away, just haven’t found that thread on here yet!

Gunnar 56
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Rick Jr on April 10, 2019, 05:01:36 PM
I haven’t had much to say lately....just plugging away at life.  Sometime that statement makes me sad.  Working my corporate job, raising my 2.3 kids (just 2 really) paying my mortgage....the daily grind. Drink 3 beers on Friday night, fall asleep on the couch, start a new week rinse and repeat.

Still QLFADD.....and I wouldn’t really call what I’m in a nic funk at this point, just kind of a general life funk.  Time to pull the big boy pants on and enjoy all the little things that make life great.

Thanks for the pep talk boys....have a great weekend.  And if anyone wants to talk bow hunting turkeys this spring I’m a PM away, just haven’t found that thread on here yet!

Gunnar 56

You are kicking ass Brother and I am Proud to call you a Brother in Mayhem! I know what you are saying. Even this far into our quit, feels like a part of us is missing, but that did that shit really do for us? I have been lucky to have a lot of Great Days, the few shitty days tossed in, I know in my heart a turd won't make me feel better.. well it will for a millisecond, but then we think of the Brothers we let down, tossing that shit away, sure a headache might go away, but I honestly believe that headache was not real, it is more of my addict mind telling me I have one and the only thing that will work is Cancer Shit..

Keep up the Awesome Work, Life is never easy for anyone, but we can still enjoy it without the shit in the lip.
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: AWright2262 on April 11, 2019, 06:13:03 AM
I haven’t had much to say lately....just plugging away at life.  Sometime that statement makes me sad.  Working my corporate job, raising my 2.3 kids (just 2 really) paying my mortgage....the daily grind. Drink 3 beers on Friday night, fall asleep on the couch, start a new week rinse and repeat.

Still QLFADD.....and I wouldn’t really call what I’m in a nic funk at this point, just kind of a general life funk.  Time to pull the big boy pants on and enjoy all the little things that make life great.

Thanks for the pep talk boys....have a great weekend.  And if anyone wants to talk bow hunting turkeys this spring I’m a PM away, just haven’t found that thread on here yet!

Gunnar 56

You are kicking ass Brother and I am Proud to call you a Brother in Mayhem! I know what you are saying. Even this far into our quit, feels like a part of us is missing, but that did that shit really do for us? I have been lucky to have a lot of Great Days, the few shitty days tossed in, I know in my heart a turd won't make me feel better.. well it will for a millisecond, but then we think of the Brothers we let down, tossing that shit away, sure a headache might go away, but I honestly believe that headache was not real, it is more of my addict mind telling me I have one and the only thing that will work is Cancer Shit..

Keep up the Awesome Work, Life is never easy for anyone, but we can still enjoy it without the shit in the lip.

Proud to be  apart of May 19 !! You guys keep me motivated in my quit!!!!!!
Title: Re: February 8th, 11pm
Post by: eschmit04 on April 11, 2019, 08:39:13 AM
I haven’t had much to say lately....just plugging away at life.  Sometime that statement makes me sad.  Working my corporate job, raising my 2.3 kids (just 2 really) paying my mortgage....the daily grind. Drink 3 beers on Friday night, fall asleep on the couch, start a new week rinse and repeat.

Still QLFADD.....and I wouldn’t really call what I’m in a nic funk at this point, just kind of a general life funk.  Time to pull the big boy pants on and enjoy all the little things that make life great.

Thanks for the pep talk boys....have a great weekend.  And if anyone wants to talk bow hunting turkeys this spring I’m a PM away, just haven’t found that thread on here yet!

Gunnar 56

Gunner I hear you brother. I know that feeling your talking about. I do think it is still related to the nic. We used to have that go to that "sugar pill" that we knew would always be there for us. It was also a stimulant that gave us that little extra kick.

This too shall pass. I know in my heart some day I would look back on this stretch of life and thank myself, maybe even laugh about it. I'm here if you want to chat bro. I can relate.
Title: Re: Gunnar quit February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on April 11, 2019, 10:00:48 PM
Thanks guys.  Might be the nic bitch, might not, either way I’m not going back to the tin! Sure am enjoying having lower credit card bills every month!  Just chilling with my 1 yr old boy (sleeping) flipping between NCAA hockey and playoff hockey. Go Bulldogs!

Gunnar 62
Title: Re: Gunnar quit February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on April 16, 2019, 10:16:26 PM
Question for you quitters that have had dogs.  Did you ever open a can and let them take a whiff? Almost every dog I’ve had smell a can, including my own, and many other hunting dogs, would curl their lip back and growl at it.  Now this is an animal that licks it’s own ass crack every day, that eats shit (FYI-all dogs are shit eaters), retrieves dead animals for fun.....and they growl at the smell of chew....how in the Actual F did that not sink in for me?

I’m guessing I’m not the only one with that experience....
Title: Re: Gunnar quit February 8th, 11pm
Post by: DonkeyMN on April 17, 2019, 09:02:01 AM
Question for you quitters that have had dogs.  Did you ever open a can and let them take a whiff? Almost every dog I’ve had smell a can, including my own, and many other hunting dogs, would curl their lip back and growl at it.  Now this is an animal that licks it’s own ass crack every day, that eats shit (FYI-all dogs are shit eaters), retrieves dead animals for fun.....and they growl at the smell of chew....how in the Actual F did that not sink in for me?

I’m guessing I’m not the only one with that experience....

Mine didn't growl, but he sure did curl back and turn his head like... WTF is THAT shit?

Gross and sad, we were then.  But not anymore.  Never again.  Quit is number 1b, after family and that is all there is.
Title: Re: Gunnar quit February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on April 19, 2019, 09:01:28 PM
Cleaning the garage tonight, just found an old hidden tin of grizzly.  Straight to the garbage with that shit.  Winning.
Title: Re: Gunnar quit February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on April 21, 2019, 08:03:10 AM
Happy Easter to all.  He has risen!
Title: Re: Gunnar quit February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Rick Jr on April 22, 2019, 08:02:08 PM
Happy Easter to all.  He has risen!

Hope you had a Great Easter Brother! He has Risen indeed! So Proud of you and to call you my Brother, Keep up the great work man!
Title: Re: Gunnar quit February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on April 22, 2019, 10:00:49 PM
Happy Easter to all.  He has risen!

Hope you had a Great Easter Brother! He has Risen indeed! So Proud of you and to call you my Brother, Keep up the great work man!

It was a damn good nic free weekend. Had the kids for 2 full days while mom was working and then Sunday was all 4 of us all day.  My 4 year old is really starting to crush the pedal bike (no training wheels, thank you stryder) and the 1 year old is loving the pack, so we have been loving this warm weather.  Got the boat back in the garage this weekend, about time for chasing some panfish....

Gunnar 73
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on May 01, 2019, 10:41:08 PM
Poof
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on May 19, 2019, 09:16:52 AM
100 days. I quit again today.  Waiting for our roll to flip but I don’t want to miss a morning posting.
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Sexmachine on May 20, 2019, 05:31:16 PM
Love the dog thing. I got this nasty bitch. Loves shit, rolls in shit, Eats shit, licks ass. Wont go near green grizzly . I used to spit on any shit i saw to keep her from munchin. Lazy bastard, now i just pick it up. Feels Freakin GREAT. Dont get me wrong, the bitch will hunt. Stink, roll, eat, she still had more sense then me. Super proud to QWYT.
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on May 22, 2019, 08:27:59 PM
Funny! All dogs are shit eaters, period. 
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on May 23, 2019, 06:53:40 AM
I had one hell of a bad dip dream last night, I could taste that nastiness still when I woke up this morning.....oh well nothing a roll call and a 4 mile run can’t clean out of my system.

Gunnar 104
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: FISHFLORIDA on May 23, 2019, 07:15:12 AM
I had one hell of a bad dip dream last night, I could taste that nastiness still when I woke up this morning.....oh well nothing a roll call and a 4 mile run can’t clean out of my system.

Gunnar 104
Thanks for the support brother!  Dip dreams suck ass.  It's strange..  I actually have more dreams about smoking cigs than dip and I dipped for 32 years and was an occasional  smoker when I drank in college and a couple of years after.  Either way, the nic dreams suck.
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on July 28, 2019, 08:40:57 AM
Wow, been a long time since I posted here.  Day 170 today for me.  Along with quitting dip, I also started training again and I’m now 3 lbs from my goal weight of 185. 

It definitely takes a little more self control when you don’t have the appetite suppressant nic coursing through your vanes, but man it feels good to know it’s all me this time around.

Stay quit brothers, if I can do it anyone can.
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on September 02, 2019, 10:24:06 PM
I head out for an elk hunt this week.   I'll be off the grid from September 5th through the 14th.  There is no cell service where I'll be.  I'm planning on taking pictures of my number and date and texting it out after I get back.  We’ll be back country and the guy I’m with has been trying to get me to quit for years, so there will be no nic out there.  I’ll be back posting daily as soon as I have cell service again.

Gunnar
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on January 03, 2020, 12:01:36 PM
I would like to let everyone know that I will be out of pocket 1/7 through approximately 1/12.  I'm in the mountains on a hunting trip and will not have cell phone coverage.  I will be writing down my days and sending the picture to Dawgs upon my return.  I will be staying quit one day at a time throughout this trip.  I also posted this in May 2019.  Happy new year all!
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Gunnar on February 08, 2020, 09:19:55 PM
365 days.  At 11:30 pm tonight it will officially be one year since I threw my last chew out.  Thank you to all the vets on this site, thank you to all my May brothers.  Thank you to Copeshow, Unclerico, Justin J, Chris2Alaska.  You guys are a big part of the reason I’m quit.  Thank you all.
Title: Re: Gunnar’s Quit, February 8th, 11pm
Post by: Keith0617 on February 08, 2020, 11:50:51 PM
365 days.  At 11:30 pm tonight it will officially be one year since I threw my last chew out.  Thank you to all the vets on this site, thank you to all my May brothers.  Thank you to Copeshow, Unclerico, Justin J, Chris2Alaska.  You guys are a big part of the reason I’m quit.  Thank you all.
Spot on brother. Great job.  You rock.