Was it Leo or Gregor that always posts that way?
Sometimes it just makes sense.
Easier to emphasize what you're trying to say.
Your intro looks great too now.
Thanx for stopping by.
I am on my laptop, otherwise, I would have hit the Like button for your post here and your intro as well
Look at you stud muffin on 500 days of Freedom.Thanx brother, damn proud to be quit with you as well
You are a great quitter and man, proud to be going down these paths with you my friend.
Day 11 and come home from work to find my Smokey Mountain order, here to keep me quit for the weekend. Perfect timing! Thanks to all who support the November Nicotine (I guess it is Nutbusters right now)The January 2012 Jackwagins are a BAD ASS group. I would encourage you to post with them daily. Some of those guys are the reason I'm quit today, posting 1,692 this morning. They can offer you advice, support, and accountability like only the best of vets can do.
Thanx, I will have to look them up tomorrow. I do see that I posted once back in 2012 on January 19, for my 19th day quit. None before, none after. I apologize again. I know I abused the potential help here back then. I am not doing that this time. I will seek out the Jackwaggins(so?)Quote from: 69FranxDay 11 and come home from work to find my Smokey Mountain order, here to keep me quit for the weekend. Perfect timing! Thanks to all who support the November Nicotine (I guess it is Nutbusters right now)The January 2012 Jackwagins are a BAD ASS group. I would encourage you to post with them daily. Some of those guys are the reason I'm quit today, posting 1,692 this morning. They can offer you advice, support, and accountability like only the best of vets can do.
Make this count. You'll never have to relive the past 11 days again...
Day 14, this is huge. 2 weeks with no nicotine. I am so thankful for the support here on KTC; both the kind words and the "get your shit together words." All have been helpful. Special thanks go out to @CBird65 (not sure if that notifies him or not) for all his support. If you have read my intro, you know I joined way back in 2012 and then ghosted for 5.5 years until I wanted to quit for me. Today, I looked back through my inbox and found the 2 PMs I received back in 2012. One was from CBird offering support and education about the site and how to use it. He has posted several times in our Nov 17 Pre-HOF thread and recently invited me to post back in 2012 again. He has also PMd me with some great links on what to read and how to make this last. The second PM i got back then was from Keddy that at the time probably looked like a generic welcome to the site kind of message from an admin, but now I realize that it was more about him trying to help me. Big thanks to both of them for reaching out almost immediately back in 2012 and my sincerest apologies for not taking advantage of the help they offered. i have said it here in my intro thread, on our roll thread, and in PM to several new members of the November Nicotine Nutbustes, if you need help, someone to talk to, someone to talk you out of caving, PM your number or ask for mine. This site works for those that work the site. Get the help you/we need, don't let temptation take over and give in to a cave. If it becomes a close call, read that contract to cave and think about what it means or would mean to have to actually give that signed contract to those you care about, just not more than nicotine. Rant/ramble over, thanks again to all who have reached out to help me with my quitGiddy up Frank welcome 2 weeks !! I will not let you catch up to me ever but i will do everything i can to make sure you are right behind me !
Glad to see you making it happen Franx!Quote from: 69FranxDay 14, this is huge. 2 weeks with no nicotine. I am so thankful for the support here on KTC; both the kind words and the "get your shit together words." All have been helpful. Special thanks go out to @CBird65 (not sure if that notifies him or not) for all his support. If you have read my intro, you know I joined way back in 2012 and then ghosted for 5.5 years until I wanted to quit for me. Today, I looked back through my inbox and found the 2 PMs I received back in 2012. One was from CBird offering support and education about the site and how to use it. He has posted several times in our Nov 17 Pre-HOF thread and recently invited me to post back in 2012 again. He has also PMd me with some great links on what to read and how to make this last. The second PM i got back then was from Keddy that at the time probably looked like a generic welcome to the site kind of message from an admin, but now I realize that it was more about him trying to help me. Big thanks to both of them for reaching out almost immediately back in 2012 and my sincerest apologies for not taking advantage of the help they offered. i have said it here in my intro thread, on our roll thread, and in PM to several new members of the November Nicotine Nutbustes, if you need help, someone to talk to, someone to talk you out of caving, PM your number or ask for mine. This site works for those that work the site. Get the help you/we need, don't let temptation take over and give in to a cave. If it becomes a close call, read that contract to cave and think about what it means or would mean to have to actually give that signed contract to those you care about, just not more than nicotine. Rant/ramble over, thanks again to all who have reached out to help me with my quitGiddy up Frank welcome 2 weeks !! I will not let you catch up to me ever but i will do everything i can to make sure you are right behind me !
Great mile stone keep up the good work!Quote from: SwilsonGlad to see you making it happen Franx!Quote from: 69FranxDay 14, this is huge. 2 weeks with no nicotine. I am so thankful for the support here on KTC; both the kind words and the "get your shit together words." All have been helpful. Special thanks go out to @CBird65 (not sure if that notifies him or not) for all his support. If you have read my intro, you know I joined way back in 2012 and then ghosted for 5.5 years until I wanted to quit for me. Today, I looked back through my inbox and found the 2 PMs I received back in 2012. One was from CBird offering support and education about the site and how to use it. He has posted several times in our Nov 17 Pre-HOF thread and recently invited me to post back in 2012 again. He has also PMd me with some great links on what to read and how to make this last. The second PM i got back then was from Keddy that at the time probably looked like a generic welcome to the site kind of message from an admin, but now I realize that it was more about him trying to help me. Big thanks to both of them for reaching out almost immediately back in 2012 and my sincerest apologies for not taking advantage of the help they offered. i have said it here in my intro thread, on our roll thread, and in PM to several new members of the November Nicotine Nutbustes, if you need help, someone to talk to, someone to talk you out of caving, PM your number or ask for mine. This site works for those that work the site. Get the help you/we need, don't let temptation take over and give in to a cave. If it becomes a close call, read that contract to cave and think about what it means or would mean to have to actually give that signed contract to those you care about, just not more than nicotine. Rant/ramble over, thanks again to all who have reached out to help me with my quitGiddy up Frank welcome 2 weeks !! I will not let you catch up to me ever but i will do everything i can to make sure you are right behind me !
21 days/ 3 weeks in. Feeling very strong about my quit now. Reading a ton on the site (if you have not visited the question thread in Wildcard, and you could use a good laugh, then check it out)Love that post Franx! One of my favorite things here is seeing someone finally "get it" and drink the koolade. The system works if you do. There's nothing here but support and positive reinforcement until an individual's actions bring about the justified negative responses.
I spent week 1 cold turkey, but have been using some SMS over the last 2 weeks. The pouches are a bit small, but familiar as that is what I usually chewed. The loose stuff packs like crap and was an all over mess. Tried several varieties: straight, classic, wintergreen, and citrus. Think the citrus was the best tasting, but still a mess. Have some grinds pouches on order coming in this week to check out.
Last post I made in here was about another caver. He caved, came back, answered his 3 questions, posted days 12 then decided to leave the site and be quit on his own. His cave received a ton of back lash that he felt was just negativity for negativity's sake. His feelings reminded me of what I saw on here when I first joined back in 2012. I did not want to take all that abuse, and see that negativity. Now that I am back in the quit groove, I really do see the attack as a big part of the process for someone who caves. Get mad at yourself for allowing people to have a reason to give you a hard time about caving. They did not cave, you did, own it, fix it, rinse, repeat. When I came back at the beginning of the month, I started posting, without really checking out the site and understanding the program. I made some poorly informed statements and ate a lot of shit for those statements. In that instance, I was right where he was, pissed off at the world for abusing me and I almost gave up on the site for a second time. Then I had a moment of clarity as I described above: I realized that I was the source of my pain, not the comments directed towards me. If I had not done what I did, or said what I said, there would have been no reason to eat that shit sandwich. I have been in to post roll everyday for 21 days now in my group plus what would have been my group if I had stayed quit in 2012, texting day counts with 12 or 13 people from the site. These are the things I am doing differently to make sure I can keep my quit on ODAAT. For me personally, the ritual/routine of WUPPEDD is what is getting me through. I am a man of integrity, I may not have always felt that way about myself, and I keep my word. Giving my word, and knowing that about myself, is getting slowly easier to stay quit.
I know this is all over the place, just where my head is at after 21 days. Thanx for all the support and stay strong, stay quit!
edit to add: This piece of my intro is all about me, I reference another Nov member, but only as a jumping off point. As Jacobmidlin just posted in our group: what works for one doesn't necessarily work for all. I have mangaged people all of my adult life and that is one the most important lessons to learn. Tying back in to KTC, the manager role I learned in the restaurant business said there were 3 types of people who fail and we had a solution for each of them: Don't Know, Can't Do, and Don't Care. Teach the Don't cares (intros, and all the welcome info on this site) Re-purpose the Can't Dos (not on here, FB, other methods of quit) and for the Don't Cares, well they can f@#$ straight off and do something else with their time and stop wasting ours. Rant on/Rant over
Day 28, 4 weeks in. Headaches are not as frequent and I am sleeping better. Lack of sleep and the headaches are a good enough reason to never want to go through that suck phase again. No strong cravings during the day, just later at night when I used to ninja dip. Just going to bed earlier than back before I quit seems to eliminate most of those craves as well. My sample order of Grinds came in this week. These are sized so much bigger than the SMS pouches, its like night and day. Only tried the peppermint and cinnamon roll (yuck) so far. The plan will be to finish this sample pack and be able to go back to cold turkey with no substitutions. Thanx for the supportThe oral fixation is a bitch. Took me months to get over it, but if it's nic free and helps then stick it in your gob. All the b\s goes away at some point, just keep +1ing.
Thanx Matt. Thats my plan. I did the first week with nothing while I waited for the SMS to come in. That came in and it was not to my liking, so then I ordered the Grinds. They do the job nicely, I am just a little worried that they are too comfortable, too familiar. If I need something, the grinds are what I will lean on, but the plan is to give those up soon, like I stated above when they run out. Plus 1ing is exactly what it is all about. Thanks for the supportQuote from: 69FranxDay 28, 4 weeks in. Headaches are not as frequent and I am sleeping better. Lack of sleep and the headaches are a good enough reason to never want to go through that suck phase again. No strong cravings during the day, just later at night when I used to ninja dip. Just going to bed earlier than back before I quit seems to eliminate most of those craves as well. My sample order of Grinds came in this week. These are sized so much bigger than the SMS pouches, its like night and day. Only tried the peppermint and cinnamon roll (yuck) so far. The plan will be to finish this sample pack and be able to go back to cold turkey with no substitutions. Thanx for the supportThe oral fixation is a bitch. Took me months to get over it, but if it's nic free and helps then stick it in your gob. All the b\s goes away at some point, just keep +1ing.
Thanx to all for the well wishes on my birthday last week. I know from reading through the pet peeves thread on Wildcard that a man my age should not be having an actual birthday party, so I just spent time with family and friends Thursday through Sunday. it was a great weekend, saw some friends I had not seen since moving away from Cleveland 6 years ago, and relived some crazy stories from our past.Maybe we should move the Commit to 200 to field # 2 then it would go back to posting like normal...
Stopped in here to reflect a bit and realize that I really have not posted an update in over a month, when I wanted to be in here weekly to track my thoughts.
So now that I am back in here, I am at day 84, and things are going well. I have been following someone's advice on a proper quit plan: posting support in several months: when I am in town (so I missed most of these this past weekend.) I am trying to post support in every month of 2017, January of 2018, every November on the site back to 2008, as well as several other months with strong supporters of the ABQ in them. At last count this morning, I posted in 30 different groups, and texted my day count out to over 30 people. These numbers are what is keeping me quit. I cant let all those people down. I can't break my word with that many people. I have said it earlier on here, this quit I am living is for me and I am doing what I need to to keep myself quit.
Still struggling to get the weight off through WW, but it is slowly going down when I don't have a birthday weekend out of town celebrating with old friends. . Really just rambling right now, but caught up with posting the day and November is awfully quiet this afternoon.
For November, HOF is rapidly approaching, with 2 brothers hitting the 90s so far. Scott and I are getting the ABQ to commit to at least 200 days of posting. Several have committed, several including me have screwed up roll because of the extra coding for this. Keep on moving forward. Keep on the plus 1 track EDD!
I'm certainly not the coding guy. If you think that would make it easier, then lets give it a try. You saw the late afternoon roll jack that set me off, correct?Quote from: 69FranxThanx to all for the well wishes on my birthday last week. I know from reading through the pet peeves thread on Wildcard that a man my age should not be having an actual birthday party, so I just spent time with family and friends Thursday through Sunday. it was a great weekend, saw some friends I had not seen since moving away from Cleveland 6 years ago, and relived some crazy stories from our past.Maybe we should move the Commit to 200 to field # 2 then it would go back to posting like normal...
Stopped in here to reflect a bit and realize that I really have not posted an update in over a month, when I wanted to be in here weekly to track my thoughts.
So now that I am back in here, I am at day 84, and things are going well. I have been following someone's advice on a proper quit plan: posting support in several months: when I am in town (so I missed most of these this past weekend.) I am trying to post support in every month of 2017, January of 2018, every November on the site back to 2008, as well as several other months with strong supporters of the ABQ in them. At last count this morning, I posted in 30 different groups, and texted my day count out to over 30 people. These numbers are what is keeping me quit. I cant let all those people down. I can't break my word with that many people. I have said it earlier on here, this quit I am living is for me and I am doing what I need to to keep myself quit.
Still struggling to get the weight off through WW, but it is slowly going down when I don't have a birthday weekend out of town celebrating with old friends. . Really just rambling right now, but caught up with posting the day and November is awfully quiet this afternoon.
For November, HOF is rapidly approaching, with 2 brothers hitting the 90s so far. Scott and I are getting the ABQ to commit to at least 200 days of posting. Several have committed, several including me have screwed up roll because of the extra coding for this. Keep on moving forward. Keep on the plus 1 track EDD!
ABQ B)B
Here on day 98 today. Got a little reality check last week about balance in all things. I know I can be a bit compulsive and I was reminded of this when the wife told me she was unhappy with the amount of time I spend on here. I have a tattoo representing Balance to me (it is Balance for any of you with experience with MTG.) I had forgotten how much this means to me, and especially how much she means to me. The phrase "take what you need and leave the rest" rings so true for me right now. I spent the weekend pretty much ghosting and posting. I only texted those who texted me, and really only posted in November. Huge difference between that and my norm of sending texts out to almost 40 people first thing everyday and posting support in over 30 months for a ton of November's supporters. It was just too much. The last day I posted everywhere last week, I jacked at least 2 different rolls unintentionally. If you are reading this, just remember "Moderation in all things, even moderation." Don't let your loved ones suffer or feel left out because you are quitting. going to need some time to re-focus and prioritize my life before I can piece together a HOF speech. Thanx for reading, just really needed to put some of this on paper for myself. Kind of my own little promise to fix the prioritization issue and not leave her out in the cold. For anyone reading this that i usually post support for, just understand that I will still be here, I will still support you all, I just may not be able to mention everyone. What a rambling fool I feel like right now. Carry on all69Franx great work you are doing it right. Your quit is a journey, it will evolve and change as you post digits and face new challenges and obstacles.
Thanx so much for these words and your continued support. I made the mistake of only telling her I was quitting and how (through KTC) I did not tell her about spousal support really until it was too late. That was info I really should have given her on Day 1 and not doing that really hurt. She was at the point of telling me that I had changed so much in the last 95 days that she would rather have the old me back and chewing than the cold, distant dumbass I was becoming. What a wake up call. I knew I had gotten myself into the addiction, and figured I could get myself out of it. I made the mistake during down time of being on the site rather than being present with her at home. I do my best when I am up early before her, and can send out all my texts first thing, sorry to all you late risers or West Coasters, its the only way to get them all in. At work, I can usually spend half an hour to post support everywhere I want to. I just spent too much time reading all the drama in a couple newer months over the last couple weeks and it had an effect on the time I spent with her. That is behind me. As i said earlier, I may not continue calling out all those I did before, but I am always available to anyone through PM or text if you have my digits. I am still active in my home group, but cannot keep up with all the drama elsewhere. I will share with and support anyone who needs another contact, just shoot me a PM.Quote from: 69FranxHere on day 98 today. Got a little reality check last week about balance in all things. I know I can be a bit compulsive and I was reminded of this when the wife told me she was unhappy with the amount of time I spend on here. I have a tattoo representing Balance to me (it is Balance for any of you with experience with MTG.) I had forgotten how much this means to me, and especially how much she means to me. The phrase "take what you need and leave the rest" rings so true for me right now. I spent the weekend pretty much ghosting and posting. I only texted those who texted me, and really only posted in November. Huge difference between that and my norm of sending texts out to almost 40 people first thing everyday and posting support in over 30 months for a ton of November's supporters. It was just too much. The last day I posted everywhere last week, I jacked at least 2 different rolls unintentionally. If you are reading this, just remember "Moderation in all things, even moderation." Don't let your loved ones suffer or feel left out because you are quitting. going to need some time to re-focus and prioritize my life before I can piece together a HOF speech. Thanx for reading, just really needed to put some of this on paper for myself. Kind of my own little promise to fix the prioritization issue and not leave her out in the cold. For anyone reading this that i usually post support for, just understand that I will still be here, I will still support you all, I just may not be able to mention everyone. What a rambling fool I feel like right now. Carry on all69Franx great work you are doing it right. Your quit is a journey, it will evolve and change as you post digits and face new challenges and obstacles.
You need your wife's support and work together to figure out a happy medium;
tell her my story; 'quit' hit the HOF, slowly started to not post, faded away, to only get cave and chew hard for another 6 months to only start from ground zero. I am not as active as I used to be but I am here, posting never going away because I can't take that risk.
Understand totally my friend, over 2.5 years later mine still bitches at me but I understand I do spend way to much time on here. Always wanting to give back whatÂ’s been given to meQuote from: IdahoThanx so much for these words and your continued support. I made the mistake of only telling her I was quitting and how (through KTC) I did not tell her about spousal support really until it was too late. That was info I really should have given her on Day 1 and not doing that really hurt. She was at the point of telling me that I had changed so much in the last 95 days that she would rather have the old me back and chewing than the cold, distant dumbass I was becoming. What a wake up call. I knew I had gotten myself into the addiction, and figured I could get myself out of it. I made the mistake during down time of being on the site rather than being present with her at home. I do my best when I am up early before her, and can send out all my texts first thing, sorry to all you late risers or West Coasters, its the only way to get them all in. At work, I can usually spend half an hour to post support everywhere I want to. I just spent too much time reading all the drama in a couple newer months over the last couple weeks and it had an effect on the time I spent with her. That is behind me. As i said earlier, I may not continue calling out all those I did before, but I am always available to anyone through PM or text if you have my digits. I am still active in my home group, but cannot keep up with all the drama elsewhere. I will share with and support anyone who needs another contact, just shoot me a PM.Quote from: 69FranxHere on day 98 today. Got a little reality check last week about balance in all things. I know I can be a bit compulsive and I was reminded of this when the wife told me she was unhappy with the amount of time I spend on here. I have a tattoo representing Balance to me (it is Balance for any of you with experience with MTG.) I had forgotten how much this means to me, and especially how much she means to me. The phrase "take what you need and leave the rest" rings so true for me right now. I spent the weekend pretty much ghosting and posting. I only texted those who texted me, and really only posted in November. Huge difference between that and my norm of sending texts out to almost 40 people first thing everyday and posting support in over 30 months for a ton of November's supporters. It was just too much. The last day I posted everywhere last week, I jacked at least 2 different rolls unintentionally. If you are reading this, just remember "Moderation in all things, even moderation." Don't let your loved ones suffer or feel left out because you are quitting. going to need some time to re-focus and prioritize my life before I can piece together a HOF speech. Thanx for reading, just really needed to put some of this on paper for myself. Kind of my own little promise to fix the prioritization issue and not leave her out in the cold. For anyone reading this that i usually post support for, just understand that I will still be here, I will still support you all, I just may not be able to mention everyone. What a rambling fool I feel like right now. Carry on all69Franx great work you are doing it right. Your quit is a journey, it will evolve and change as you post digits and face new challenges and obstacles.
You need your wife's support and work together to figure out a happy medium;
tell her my story; 'quit' hit the HOF, slowly started to not post, faded away, to only get cave and chew hard for another 6 months to only start from ground zero. I am not as active as I used to be but I am here, posting never going away because I can't take that risk.
I think if I can just spend less of our time on here, and show her the spousal support page as well as the contract to quit, things will be forgiven and better overallQuote from: 69FranxUnderstand totally my friend, over 2.5 years later mine still bitches at me but I understand I do spend way to much time on here. Always wanting to give back whatÂ’s been given to meQuote from: IdahoThanx so much for these words and your continued support. I made the mistake of only telling her I was quitting and how (through KTC) I did not tell her about spousal support really until it was too late. That was info I really should have given her on Day 1 and not doing that really hurt. She was at the point of telling me that I had changed so much in the last 95 days that she would rather have the old me back and chewing than the cold, distant dumbass I was becoming. What a wake up call. I knew I had gotten myself into the addiction, and figured I could get myself out of it. I made the mistake during down time of being on the site rather than being present with her at home. I do my best when I am up early before her, and can send out all my texts first thing, sorry to all you late risers or West Coasters, its the only way to get them all in. At work, I can usually spend half an hour to post support everywhere I want to. I just spent too much time reading all the drama in a couple newer months over the last couple weeks and it had an effect on the time I spent with her. That is behind me. As i said earlier, I may not continue calling out all those I did before, but I am always available to anyone through PM or text if you have my digits. I am still active in my home group, but cannot keep up with all the drama elsewhere. I will share with and support anyone who needs another contact, just shoot me a PM.Quote from: 69FranxHere on day 98 today. Got a little reality check last week about balance in all things. I know I can be a bit compulsive and I was reminded of this when the wife told me she was unhappy with the amount of time I spend on here. I have a tattoo representing Balance to me (it is Balance for any of you with experience with MTG.) I had forgotten how much this means to me, and especially how much she means to me. The phrase "take what you need and leave the rest" rings so true for me right now. I spent the weekend pretty much ghosting and posting. I only texted those who texted me, and really only posted in November. Huge difference between that and my norm of sending texts out to almost 40 people first thing everyday and posting support in over 30 months for a ton of November's supporters. It was just too much. The last day I posted everywhere last week, I jacked at least 2 different rolls unintentionally. If you are reading this, just remember "Moderation in all things, even moderation." Don't let your loved ones suffer or feel left out because you are quitting. going to need some time to re-focus and prioritize my life before I can piece together a HOF speech. Thanx for reading, just really needed to put some of this on paper for myself. Kind of my own little promise to fix the prioritization issue and not leave her out in the cold. For anyone reading this that i usually post support for, just understand that I will still be here, I will still support you all, I just may not be able to mention everyone. What a rambling fool I feel like right now. Carry on all69Franx great work you are doing it right. Your quit is a journey, it will evolve and change as you post digits and face new challenges and obstacles.
You need your wife's support and work together to figure out a happy medium;
tell her my story; 'quit' hit the HOF, slowly started to not post, faded away, to only get cave and chew hard for another 6 months to only start from ground zero. I am not as active as I used to be but I am here, posting never going away because I can't take that risk.
Remember... this is about you. YouÂ’ll find the right balance. Congrats on soon to be triple digits !!!!Quote from: pab1964I think if I can just spend less of our time on here, and show her the spousal support page as well as the contract to quit, things will be forgiven and better overallQuote from: 69FranxUnderstand totally my friend, over 2.5 years later mine still bitches at me but I understand I do spend way to much time on here. Always wanting to give back whatÂ’s been given to meQuote from: IdahoThanx so much for these words and your continued support. I made the mistake of only telling her I was quitting and how (through KTC) I did not tell her about spousal support really until it was too late. That was info I really should have given her on Day 1 and not doing that really hurt. She was at the point of telling me that I had changed so much in the last 95 days that she would rather have the old me back and chewing than the cold, distant dumbass I was becoming. What a wake up call. I knew I had gotten myself into the addiction, and figured I could get myself out of it. I made the mistake during down time of being on the site rather than being present with her at home. I do my best when I am up early before her, and can send out all my texts first thing, sorry to all you late risers or West Coasters, its the only way to get them all in. At work, I can usually spend half an hour to post support everywhere I want to. I just spent too much time reading all the drama in a couple newer months over the last couple weeks and it had an effect on the time I spent with her. That is behind me. As i said earlier, I may not continue calling out all those I did before, but I am always available to anyone through PM or text if you have my digits. I am still active in my home group, but cannot keep up with all the drama elsewhere. I will share with and support anyone who needs another contact, just shoot me a PM.Quote from: 69FranxHere on day 98 today. Got a little reality check last week about balance in all things. I know I can be a bit compulsive and I was reminded of this when the wife told me she was unhappy with the amount of time I spend on here. I have a tattoo representing Balance to me (it is Balance for any of you with experience with MTG.) I had forgotten how much this means to me, and especially how much she means to me. The phrase "take what you need and leave the rest" rings so true for me right now. I spent the weekend pretty much ghosting and posting. I only texted those who texted me, and really only posted in November. Huge difference between that and my norm of sending texts out to almost 40 people first thing everyday and posting support in over 30 months for a ton of November's supporters. It was just too much. The last day I posted everywhere last week, I jacked at least 2 different rolls unintentionally. If you are reading this, just remember "Moderation in all things, even moderation." Don't let your loved ones suffer or feel left out because you are quitting. going to need some time to re-focus and prioritize my life before I can piece together a HOF speech. Thanx for reading, just really needed to put some of this on paper for myself. Kind of my own little promise to fix the prioritization issue and not leave her out in the cold. For anyone reading this that i usually post support for, just understand that I will still be here, I will still support you all, I just may not be able to mention everyone. What a rambling fool I feel like right now. Carry on all69Franx great work you are doing it right. Your quit is a journey, it will evolve and change as you post digits and face new challenges and obstacles.
You need your wife's support and work together to figure out a happy medium;
tell her my story; 'quit' hit the HOF, slowly started to not post, faded away, to only get cave and chew hard for another 6 months to only start from ground zero. I am not as active as I used to be but I am here, posting never going away because I can't take that risk.
Thanx for the support and everything you do here W2W.Quote from: 69FranxRemember... this is about you. YouÂ’ll find the right balance. Congrats on soon to be triple digits !!!!Quote from: pab1964I think if I can just spend less of our time on here, and show her the spousal support page as well as the contract to quit, things will be forgiven and better overallQuote from: 69FranxUnderstand totally my friend, over 2.5 years later mine still bitches at me but I understand I do spend way to much time on here. Always wanting to give back whatÂ’s been given to meQuote from: IdahoThanx so much for these words and your continued support. I made the mistake of only telling her I was quitting and how (through KTC) I did not tell her about spousal support really until it was too late. That was info I really should have given her on Day 1 and not doing that really hurt. She was at the point of telling me that I had changed so much in the last 95 days that she would rather have the old me back and chewing than the cold, distant dumbass I was becoming. What a wake up call. I knew I had gotten myself into the addiction, and figured I could get myself out of it. I made the mistake during down time of being on the site rather than being present with her at home. I do my best when I am up early before her, and can send out all my texts first thing, sorry to all you late risers or West Coasters, its the only way to get them all in. At work, I can usually spend half an hour to post support everywhere I want to. I just spent too much time reading all the drama in a couple newer months over the last couple weeks and it had an effect on the time I spent with her. That is behind me. As i said earlier, I may not continue calling out all those I did before, but I am always available to anyone through PM or text if you have my digits. I am still active in my home group, but cannot keep up with all the drama elsewhere. I will share with and support anyone who needs another contact, just shoot me a PM.Quote from: 69FranxHere on day 98 today. Got a little reality check last week about balance in all things. I know I can be a bit compulsive and I was reminded of this when the wife told me she was unhappy with the amount of time I spend on here. I have a tattoo representing Balance to me (it is Balance for any of you with experience with MTG.) I had forgotten how much this means to me, and especially how much she means to me. The phrase "take what you need and leave the rest" rings so true for me right now. I spent the weekend pretty much ghosting and posting. I only texted those who texted me, and really only posted in November. Huge difference between that and my norm of sending texts out to almost 40 people first thing everyday and posting support in over 30 months for a ton of November's supporters. It was just too much. The last day I posted everywhere last week, I jacked at least 2 different rolls unintentionally. If you are reading this, just remember "Moderation in all things, even moderation." Don't let your loved ones suffer or feel left out because you are quitting. going to need some time to re-focus and prioritize my life before I can piece together a HOF speech. Thanx for reading, just really needed to put some of this on paper for myself. Kind of my own little promise to fix the prioritization issue and not leave her out in the cold. For anyone reading this that i usually post support for, just understand that I will still be here, I will still support you all, I just may not be able to mention everyone. What a rambling fool I feel like right now. Carry on all69Franx great work you are doing it right. Your quit is a journey, it will evolve and change as you post digits and face new challenges and obstacles.
You need your wife's support and work together to figure out a happy medium;
tell her my story; 'quit' hit the HOF, slowly started to not post, faded away, to only get cave and chew hard for another 6 months to only start from ground zero. I am not as active as I used to be but I am here, posting never going away because I can't take that risk.
Congratulations on your first big milestone, the first of many!Well done on the first 100!
Dude you are doing this the right way. Making connections and getting your name out there. You will have a few bumps ahead, after HOF is sometimes a difficult period, but ODAAT it gets SO much better from here. Stay the course, have faith, greatness is head.
Enjoy today! YouÂ’ve earned this!
Congrats on reaching the hall!! Keep quitting one day at a timeYouÂ’re doing it right! You are supporting others and getting support in return! Win win situation! Congratulations and letÂ’s keep doing this together ODAAT!
Congrats on the HOF, you are killing itQuote from: batdadCongrats on reaching the hall!! Keep quitting one day at a timeYouÂ’re doing it right! You are supporting others and getting support in return! Win win situation! Congratulations and letÂ’s keep doing this together ODAAT!
congrats on HOF Franx!Quote from: pab1964Congrats on the HOF, you are killing itQuote from: batdadCongrats on reaching the hall!! Keep quitting one day at a timeYouÂ’re doing it right! You are supporting others and getting support in return! Win win situation! Congratulations and letÂ’s keep doing this together ODAAT!
Shit brother, are we writing in each other's intros at the same time? Thanx againQuote from: Idahocongrats on HOF Franx!Quote from: pab1964Congrats on the HOF, you are killing itQuote from: batdadCongrats on reaching the hall!! Keep quitting one day at a timeYouÂ’re doing it right! You are supporting others and getting support in return! Win win situation! Congratulations and letÂ’s keep doing this together ODAAT!
Great work getting here---now pay attention!!Great work? Great post, re-posting in November!
DON'T LET UP ONE SINGLE BIT!!
Got it?
TheOldMan--Out!
Damn, 39 days since my last entry here. Its been a great month plus since I hit the HOF. As I said in the last couple posts, I have had to scale back my presence on the site to keep things great at home. I have not missed a day, 100%, One Day At A Time Every Damn Day is the only way to stay quit. I have numbers for close to 50 people that I am texting with almost daily. I am still trying to find the time to post in all the 2017 months, all the Novembers, all of 2018, plus so many other Big supporters of my November: Glass House, Jack Wagins, Dumpster Fire, Smart Ass-tros, STDs, The Shell, The Nameless Ninjas, the Silverbacks, Swarming Hornets, The July DDs, the Nic Killas, the Fog Cutters, The Asylum, The Mighty Wolfpack, The FYWQs, The December Bouncers/boobs and others that I know I've missed again here. To all of you, I want to send a huge thanx for all of your support and the motivational/Ass kicking words of encouragement.Life will keep getting better... a lot better... one day at a time!
My quit still feels strong. I rarely have craves, sleep is better some nights. Headaches are almost completely gone. Still some heartburn issues, probably diet related by this point. I also have a dentist appointment coming up in less than a month. Will be the first since I quit. I am not worried about that visit, as He has been regularly doing cancere screens on me for the last several years. Regular cleanings, no big issues. He has never asked me if I chew, only if I was a smoker. I never volunteered that info. (He may have asked about chew when I first started going to him, but I was in the middle of an extended stoppage at the time. I will happily be telling him during this visit that I am quit, that I was a dumbass for hiding it, and double check everything on this visit.
Not much else to say for myself. Saw a plea for help tonight in March late night and PMd, emailed, and replied to the day 1 poster. I linked a couple things for him in cluding my intro which I have now completely re-read. I am so glad that I put so much of the things I was feeling early on in my quit. The vets are right when they say that this is the place to put all the important thing that you want to be able to remember and find easily. So in reality, kind of just a post to get my head straight on where I am and what I want to be doing, continuing the idea of a timeline to look back on. To quote a great movie "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up(doing your own intro)" Good night all.
I post with you guys every day. I'm quiet. Y'all are big boys, but I'd like to bring up a post that I put up in 2012 (that holds truer meaning to me today than it did back then):Quote from: kylejw27Why is it wrong to have Leo's point of view and perspective? Quite a few on this site, including me, agree with what he said. He did not always have the same opnion. He formed his opinion based on his experience. He has been quit for almost a year. I have found that Very few people, if any, hold the same point of view regarding their quit on day one as they do on day 365. Given enough time and experience you will probably evolve your opinion on some things.Quote from: LeonidasModerator in training right here!Quote from: srains918I'll say it with a straight face.Quote from: walterwhiteMaybe this is partly correct. Maybe.Quote from: srains918I think that is part of the problem when you discuss stuff offline and only with January people. You miss the advice of people that been around the block a couple times. IÂ’m not saying we have all the answers or are better then the newbie quitter. We just have experience with this type of stuff and might have helped the situation. All we want is for everyone to be quit. All I know is that I lied to myself and my loved one for years before I found KTC. KTC has helped me be quit and stay quit. It works for me and many others.Quote from: walterwhiteI believe that he has texted/talked to a number of people in January personally rather than posting here. This was not a "wake up and decide to do this" decision. It's been discussed offline quite a bit.Quote from: srains918I am going to post this here with Dans permission, for texts at least, so I donÂ’t have to text it later:I think it is really lame to not explain to the group himself. Quitting is hard and it can get downright ugly sometimes. This sounds like a person making a rash decision and letting their addict brain influence his decision. I hope he reconsiders.
Ok, so I donÂ’t want to beat this to death
I am not stopping my nicotine recovery, I am incorporating it into my overall recovery
Today - I see KTC as my rehab center, my detox, I needed it to get the monkey off my back, get a foundation of quit under my feet.
Exactly like when I needed a drug and alcohol rehab, I could not get a clean and sober “tomorrow”, I d say not tomorrow, and drink again. I had to go in a place that was safe and protected so I could get some clean days under my belt.
There was never a plan to move in permanently
KTC was my nicotine rehab/detox
Time for me to move out, I’m sorry it upsets some folks, “obsessive people pleasing” is another addiction I work on...
I have a recovery base in my life, many at KTC do not (and thatÂ’s actually good, crashing and burning on alcohol and dope ainÂ’t a suggested path
Can you honestly expect ANY of us to discuss anything serious with most of the long term people here? Really??? You can't POSSIBLY be that obtuse.
Try re-reading a lot of what's been posted in this group (and in others under the blanket heading of F.U.R.Y.) by many of those people. Then come back and say that again with a straight face.
I've read every post in here from the start.
You sir are extremely level headed..
But some of these other cats take any advice,
or constructive criticism as an attack.
At that point they jump into defense mode, and the message is lost.
"The Council" can look in the mirror if they wanna know what caused MOST shit storms in here.
There.
I said it.
And with one hand on the Bible....
Good political answer... Say, are you from California?
All of this has happened before and all of this will happen again!
Stay quit!
So, this is 6 months quit...I'm not worried about the forever of quit and you shouldn't be either. Hell, many people will tell you they are quit but it takes a daily fucking commitment to achieve that shit. Roll call keeps you honest. It keeps you quit.
I really thought CNC, Moe, and myself were clear that being a retread is not all the fun and games people make it out to be. We screamed how important it is to post roll everyday. We've practiced it for close to 200 days now. Yet, the basterds keep falling off roll one by one.
It pisses me off because I fell off the posting wagon early in 2007. I stopped posting around 150 days in that stoppage. I didn't cave right away. I was "quit"!
In the next 850 plus days, my brain began ridding itself of my addict thoughts. It started with the nicotine cravings and ended with the tools I learned that kept me quit. The greatest lie ever is an addict convincing himself he's cured.
I never planned caved. I got drunk, and I asked to bum one off of my friend. It was that simple. No warning lights went off. I hadn't even thought about the site in quite a while. I said "That sounds good" and I was off. I didn't feel bad afterwards either. It was gross, and I spit it out fairly quickly.
I did not think about it again for about a week. Unfortunately, I started a timer in my body that was going to lead to it returning to a dependent state.
The next week, the nic bitch was in my ear.
Scott....you're the man. You used to chew all the time. Not anymore. Hell, you chewed last week with no cravings or thoughts of it until now. It's true. You can't get re-addicted with just one. In fact...I bet you could chew with your friends now. Just don't buy a can...
So I did.
Everytime I saw my friends, I was chewing again. Until they got pissed over all the bumming I was doing...
Scott...It's not fair these guys have to give up their hard earned money all the time. Would you be happy if they kept coming over and drinking your beer? Just buy a can and toss it afterwards. Kara will never know...
So I did.
I bought a can for $4.50 everytime I went out with my friends (or I was drinking and my wife wasn't around). I would have 3-4 chews a night on these occasions (1 night a week) for the next month or so. At first, I'd toss the can the moment I got in the car. Gradually, it was as I was pulling into my neighborhood.
Until one day...
Scott...Are you really going to waste that? You have a good $3.00 worth of chew. You can keep it in your car and just get out when you're going out with your friends. That's just being thrifty, man. You're strong, and it's not like you're re-addicted....
So I did.
I put the can in the glove compartment and would forget about it until I was going out (until tax season started though). Tax season sucks. You give up 3 good months of your life and everybody in it. I was working much more, and my stress level was through the roof. One night, as I was coming home from work at 1:30 am, my can beckoned me.
Scott...I can relax you. You still reach for me out of habit when you get stuck on a tax return. I've always been there to help you out, and I'm willing to do it again. As long as you're not chewing at home, you're fine. That's how you can stay control of me, ok?
So I did.
By March of 2010, I was back to chewing as much as I could. I didn't see my wife that often, and would sneak downstairs to "work on taxes". When I did see her, we were in bed, waking up from the bed, or eating a meal.
I was chewing all day long, but I wasn't re-addicted. Nope...I was in control.
Yet I had started chewing at home because I wanted to.
I didn't care anymore. I liked chewing. It relaxed me. It made me a better worker. It took the edge off. And I was dreading April 15 because it meant I was going to have to be home more and I could not go an entire evening without chewing.
My wife had just cleaned the kitchen floor. I had been putting in chews over the garbage can to assure there was no sprinkles on the floor. I missed that day. She grabbed a napkin, and started picking it up. She looked at it, and asked me if I had anything I wanted to tell her. I told her I started chewing again. It felt great to be free.
She was pissed.
I didn't care. I now had an excuse to chew all day long, everyday. No fucking hiding it. No pretending that I'm quit. Just cancer weed all day long.
It took me from October 25, 2009 to March 2010 for this process to complete. It wasn't overnight. It was a series of compromises I made with myself. I never craved initially. I never thought about the negative consequences or the board. It was a sneaky process, but deep down I knew. I knew the path I was on.
I am 184 days quit today. I have yet to miss a roll call.
That was my promise to myself when I returned. I forgot everything last time because I stopped posting roll. I stopped reminding myself how bad I was beforehand, and I stopped soiling nicotine's name. I forgot.
I will never forget again because I don't want to fucking do this again. There's way too good of a life that exists outside of a physically addicted state. I can run around with my boys. I don't have to explain what "Skoal Straight" is to a 7 year old. I don't have sneak a chew in before coaching his tee ball team. I don't have to pre-plan to kiss my wife. My temperature doesn't go up to 175 degrees the moment I am done eating. I don't wake up with that shit on my face. My shower doesn't clog because I 've spit a wad into the drain. Clients don't give me wierd looks when they realize I am, in fact, sporting a fatty in a meeting.
I give 30 seconds each morning for that freedom. There are no compromises on that. A cave is a compromise wrapped in lies. The rules are simple:
(1) Post roll.
(2) Stay quit.
(3) Repeat.
Please tell me where there is room to compromise in there. If you skip step 1, then are you supposed to skip it all the time since step 3 is "repeat"? How long until you start skipping step 2? 850 days?
Best.Return On Investment.Ever.
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Day 245, 37 weeks of quitting ODAATEDD! Just getting back into the flow of work after taking the kids to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge for Spring break. Had a great time, had a blast at the Jayell ranch riding ATVs, not so much fun riding horses there. Think I will never need to ride a horse again. Rode the tram up to Öber Gatlinburg, and then the Scenic Lift to the top of the mountain, watched the kids ride the alpine slide and the Alpine Coaster. Had campfires, made smores, walked the dog, set up camp, broke down camp, ate a lot of great food, bought a pair of Dan Post boots, watched the kids ride several different go carts, and never once did I cave and have a dip. Not once did I fail to post roll while out of town. Really tired of chasing the same people down to get on roll. I believe it has gotten to the point of "Keep doing it until it affects your quit" it has started to affect my quit. I'm done chasing the 4-6 people of our 16 that are left. We have all been doing this for over 220 days! I have to assume at this point that if you don't post, or check in late, that your quit is not all that important to you. In that case, it's just no longer that important to me. If I don't see you on roll, I know I cannot count on you to help me in my time of need. I'll still try to be there for you in your time of need; I doubt you will even reach out if there is a chance of a cave so it is what it is. This should probably just be in November, but I am tired of bitching in there about the same things over and over. Time to focus in on some new quitters and give them the help they needYou do what you need to do in order for you to stay quit. Positive selfishness. If you help a few find freedom along the way, that’s a bonus.
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November ABQ's In Good Standing | |
Name | Days Quit, Promise, DT discussion |
Names are in order by quit date | Find your name and add your promise at the end |
Pepper | |
Cablinaggie | |
Swilson | |
aredoubleyou | |
Dipsgone | |
69Franx | |
JeffW | |
MtHunter | |
Murph | |
Jake123 | |
MikeP | |
Atlanta6774 | |
cwkae30 | |
RachelMosley | |
mpscottmorgan | |
JRAN - Conductor | |
BoJax - Conductor | |
miker0351 | |
Samrs | [/size] |
Missed roll Yesterday For Shame |
Random Facts for the Group |
Longest Streak to date - 27 Total Estimated Group $'s saved $30,833 - [url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/16-things-you-could-buy-instead-of-a-ticket-on-the-worlds-mo?utm_term=.fxJA0BDR3#.sx019n4MO]Crazy stuff we could buy[/url] |
Other supporters of the ABQ |
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Thinking of caving? Read this first. (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=9698232&t=11568995) SSOA November 2017 - ABQ (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_FjPkEZVwsLsN282Zq7SsdUYbWIZQluznavXYGu-Zl0/edit#gid=0) Find a copy of BLANK ROLL (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=12503539&t=30308904) here
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Important Announcements |
Continued thoughts and Prayers for dipsgone family and his wife who is kicking the shit out of breast cancer and for Cwkae30 future in laws also kicking ass! |
Daily Topic For Discussion (DT) |
November ABQ's In Good Standing | |
Name | Days Quit, Promise, DT discussion |
Names are in order by quit date | Find your name and add your promise at the end |
Pepper | |
Cablinaggie | |
Swilson | |
aredoubleyou | |
Dipsgone | |
69Franx | |
JeffW | |
MtHunter | |
Murph | |
Jake123 | |
MikeP | |
Atlanta6774 | |
cwkae30 | |
RachelMosley | |
mpscottmorgan | |
JRAN - Conductor | |
BoJax - Conductor | |
miker0351 | |
Samrs | [/size] |
Missed roll Yesterday For Shame |
NONE 2 DAYS IN A ROW |
Random Facts for the Group |
Longest Streak to date - 27 Number of days in a row that roll has not been FUBAR'ed at least once - zero (Do we ever expect to see an actual number here?) Total Estimated Group $'s saved $28,072 - Crazy stuff we could buy (https://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/16-things-you-could-buy-instead-of-a-ticket-on-the-worlds-mo?utm_term=.fxJA0BDR3#.sx019n4MO) |
Other supporters of the ABQ |
Useful Resources |
Thinking of caving? Read this first. (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=9698232&t=11568995) SSOA November 2017 - ABQ (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_FjPkEZVwsLsN282Zq7SsdUYbWIZQluznavXYGu-Zl0/edit#gid=0) Find a copy of BLANK ROLL (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=12503539&t=30308904) here
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Important Announcements |
Continued thoughts and Prayers for dipsgone family and his wife who is kicking the shit out of breast cancer and for Cwkae30 future in laws also kicking ass! |
Daily Topic For Discussion (DT) |
November ABQ's In Good Standing | |
Name | Days Quit, Promise, DT discussion |
Names are in order by quit date | Find your name and add your promise at the end |
Pepper | |
Cablinaggie | |
Swilson | |
aredoubleyou | |
Dipsgone | |
69Franx | |
JeffW | |
MtHunter | |
Murph | |
Jake123 | |
MikeP | |
Atlanta6774 | |
cwkae30 | |
RachelMosley | |
mpscottmorgan | 273 |
JRAN - Conductor | |
BoJax - Conductor | |
miker0351 | |
Samrs | [/size] |
Missed roll Yesterday For Shame |
Random Facts for the Group |
Longest Streak to date - 27 Number of days in a row that roll has not been FUBAR'ed at least once - zero (Do we ever expect to see an actual number here?) Total Estimated Group $'s saved $27,172 - Crazy stuff we could buy (https://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/16-things-you-could-buy-instead-of-a-ticket-on-the-worlds-mo?utm_term=.fxJA0BDR3#.sx019n4MO) |
Other supporters of the ABQ |
Day 300! Been here before though, so nothing special here. When I have gotten through everything life can throw at me through all seasons of the year twice, I might feel like I accomplished something. Thanx for all the support.You can never see the view from the top with out seeing the bottom of the valleys. Enjoy the day , you earned it. Catch you on roll in the AM.
Useful Resources |
Thinking of caving? Read this first. (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=9698232&t=11568995) SSOA November 2017 - ABQ (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_FjPkEZVwsLsN282Zq7SsdUYbWIZQluznavXYGu-Zl0/edit#gid=0) Find a copy of BLANK ROLL (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=12503539&t=30308904) here
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Important Announcements |
Continued thoughts and Prayers for dipsgone family and his wife who is kicking the shit out of breast cancer and for Cwkae30 future in laws also kicking ass! |
Daily Topic For Discussion (DT) |
November ABQ's In Good Standing | |
Name | Days Quit, Promise, DT discussion |
Names are in order by quit date | Find your name and add your promise at the end |
Pepper | |
Cablinaggie | |
Swilson | |
aredoubleyou | |
Dipsgone | |
69Franx | |
JeffW | |
MtHunter | |
Murph | |
Jake123 | |
MikeP | |
Atlanta6774 | |
cwkae30 | |
RachelMosley | |
mpscottmorgan | |
JRAN - Conductor | 362 with the ABQs! |
BoJax - Conductor | |
miker0351 | |
Samrs | [/size] |
Missed roll Yesterday For Shame |
Random Facts for the Group |
Longest Streak to date - 27 Number of days in a row that roll has not been FUBAR'ed at least once - 10 Total Estimated Group $'s saved $27,172 - Crazy stuff we could buy (https://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/16-things-you-could-buy-instead-of-a-ticket-on-the-worlds-mo?utm_term=.fxJA0BDR3#.sx019n4MO) |
Other supporters of the ABQ |
Sorry I missed your 300! Nice job man :)Congrats on The 3rd floor !
Wow how did I miss that? Congratulations budQuote from: JB65Sorry I missed your 300! Nice job man :)Congrats on The 3rd floor !
Useful Resources |
Thinking of caving? Read this first. (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=9698232&t=11568995) SSOA November 2017 - ABQ (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_FjPkEZVwsLsN282Zq7SsdUYbWIZQluznavXYGu-Zl0/edit#gid=0) Find a copy of BLANK ROLL (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=12503539&t=30308904) here
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Important Announcements |
Continued thoughts and Prayers for dipsgone family and his wife who is kicking the shit out of breast cancer and for Cwkae30 future in laws also kicking ass! |
Daily Topic For Discussion (DT) |
November ABQ's In Good Standing | |
Name | Days Quit, Promise, DT discussion |
Names are in order by quit date | Find your name and add your promise at the end |
Pepper | |
Cablinaggie | |
Swilson | |
aredoubleyou | |
Dipsgone | |
69Franx | 316 and I want to quit again with the ABQ today. All on board yesterday, can we go a week without anyone missing roll? Let's make it happen! |
JeffW | |
MtHunter | |
Murph | |
Jake123 | |
MikeP | |
Atlanta6774 | |
cwkae30 | |
RachelMosley | |
mpscottmorgan | |
JRAN - Conductor | |
BoJax - Conductor | |
miker0351 | |
Samrs | [/size] |
Missed roll Yesterday For Shame |
Random Facts for the Group |
Longest Streak to date - 27 Number of days in a row that roll has not been FUBAR'ed at least once - 10 Total Estimated Group $'s saved $27,172 - Crazy stuff we could buy (https://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/16-things-you-could-buy-instead-of-a-ticket-on-the-worlds-mo?utm_term=.fxJA0BDR3#.sx019n4MO) |
Other supporters of the ABQ |
Damn I really hate when I do thatHahaha!
That "blank" roll os part of my intro, just sometimes begin editing it here after selecting and cutting it to paste over into November. Not the first time, wont be the last time either I am sureQuote from: 69FranxDamn I really hate when I do thatHahaha!
Nice work hijacking your intro!!!
I do a really piss poor job or reading and writing in intros but I never sent letters to my grandma either even though she sent me one every week. My lack of fucking up your intro doesn't mean that I don't love you man. It's awesome to have developed a few deep friendships through KTC and yours is one of them. I'm in your corner every step of the way. Love ya man, can't wait to feel your ass in November!Well at least you're making up for it today!
Well you and that tow truck driver started it.Quote from: Broccoli-saurusI do a really piss poor job or reading and writing in intros but I never sent letters to my grandma either even though she sent me one every week. My lack of fucking up your intro doesn't mean that I don't love you man. It's awesome to have developed a few deep friendships through KTC and yours is one of them. I'm in your corner every step of the way. Love ya man, can't wait to feel your ass in November!Well at least you're making up for it today!
Useful Resources |
Thinking of caving? Read this first. (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=9698232&t=11568995) SSOA November 2017 - ABQ (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_FjPkEZVwsLsN282Zq7SsdUYbWIZQluznavXYGu-Zl0/edit#gid=0) Find a copy of BLANK ROLL (http://forum.killthecan.org/single/?p=12503539&t=30308904) here
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Important Announcements |
Continued thoughts and Prayers for dipsgone family and his wife who is kicking the shit out of breast cancer and for Cwkae30 future in laws also kicking ass! |
Daily Topic For Discussion (DT) |
November ABQ's In Good Standing | |
Name | Days Quit, Promise, DT discussion |
Names are in order by quit date | Find your name and add your promise at the end |
Pepper | |
Cablinaggie | |
Swilson | |
aredoubleyou | |
Dipsgone | |
69Franx | 320 and proud to quit with y'all this weekend |
JeffW | |
MtHunter | |
Murph | |
Jake123 | |
MikeP | |
Atlanta6774 | |
cwkae30 | |
RachelMosley | |
mpscottmorgan | |
JRAN - Conductor | |
BoJax - Conductor | |
miker0351 | |
Samrs | [/size] |
Missed roll Yesterday For Shame |
Nobody, 5 days in a row! |
Random Facts for the Group |
Longest Streak to date - 27 Total Estimated Group $'s saved $30,932 - Crazy stuff we could buy (https://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/16-things-you-could-buy-instead-of-a-ticket-on-the-worlds-mo?utm_term=.fxJA0BDR3#.sx019n4MO) |
Other supporters of the ABQ |
Just dropping in here to say congrats on a year of quit life.Huge congrats franx!
I too, struggle with the milestones, they are not really a celebration so much as a reminder of the length of time that it has been and when you break away from the ODAAT way of thinking.... you can get frustrated. Frustrated that you are not "cured".
It keeps getting better, even incrementally so. There is no better way to live than nicotine free, and you know it.
DonkeyMN - 548 EDD with you
Sir Francis I sure do enjoying quitting with you but I am not gonna let you catch me ...Well done on a year!
Franx - best post of the day! ABQ brotherQuote from: bradonhIt does seem to have stopped. It more will come. There are still 17 days left In this month. We/you are building it everydayeveryday and they will come.Quote from: MikeP15Man - I spent 400 days on this site 3 years ago. I was accountable for myself but held no one else accountable. I cherished the accountability but did not counter the action to my brothers. If in my q2.0, I can help hold brothers accountable and at the same time make my quit stronger I want to do that so Fing bad. That said, I go back to my original post earlier this eve. Are we not seeing new sign ups? It seems like we are in a drought the last week.Quote from: bradonhAre you the one to make everyone accountable... Including yourself?Quote from: MikeP15I want to say it is simple but simple tends to be too many slogans. That said, I 100% agree with WUPPP and ODAAT....Every morning I embrace this quit and own it. But we can throw acronyms around all day, but folks have to own it. This brotherhood is strong but without my own will-power it is nothing. OWN this Fing shitQuote from: 69FranxI agree with frank here.Quote from: bradonhWe are trying to explain some habits that will make quitting easierQuote from: 69Franxbradon, jump in. What's on your mind? How's your quit? How was today?Chewing the hell out of my gum...I am still in the trenches. Honestly, I see a lot of bitching on the site but I am not sure what about. I believe in a explicit call to action. What is the call to action? I do notice that we have very few new members over the last week and I am not sure what that is about.
Wake up piss post(WUPP) make that promise early in your day
Keep that promise
That's all it takes, it is hard and it is that simple.
The 16 of you are all at the earliest stages of your quits. You are going through very similar thoughts, cravings, triggers, etc. Talk them out. Share your small(but really no. Victory is small in this battle) victories.
Someone needs to step up tho. Period. Own your quit. Help the group.
Is it you?
A d i can tell you bradon, working hard to hold others accountable has helped me stay quit no doubt. I make my promise to too many people on a daily basis to just give up. Us have over 100 people mother fucking me on my phone. I don't want that and i want to stay quit. Being involved makes it all work. I texted a ton of people today. I posted support in o e 60 groups (not a typical day granted) and have spent hours in here talking, preaching, filling out the SSOA. You know what I didn't do today? I didn't cave, I didn't really crave. And it feels awesome. I'm out to for the night. Stay awesome and stay quit brothers!
Hey Frank's, the big doofus here, proud to quit with you, Day 214....thanks for showing us the way.Hey stop in anytime Doofus. We love to see her, I mean you in here
Ok, so this dumbass used fake for weeks 2-55. No subs week one, then a lot of Jake's Mint chews over the next year. All the while reading about people loving these Tea Tree cinnamon toothpicks. Ran out of Jake's last week and did not want to buy more, but wanted something on hand. You know, just in case. I was already ordering some stuff from ammazoon so I decided to add these to the list. They came in yesterday and put one in when I got home from work. I have had one in my mouth almost since then except for sleeping last night and eating. Such a great fidget spinner of a nic fighter. And to top it all off, a helluva lot cheaper than Jake's. I got 600 picks for like $11. I don't know if that's a good price for toothpicks or not, but it beats the fake chew price wise. I may never go a day without one of these again.Toothpicks are definitely the way to go. Wife's been making mine with cinnamon oil and olive oil, letting them soak for a day or two and boom, ready to go. Cheap as hell to make.
That is all for day 394, QFYQWYBQBIM! (thanx Candoit)
400Well done!
Damn...
Thanx Franx for all you've done for me (and everyone else)! Congrats on 4th floor brother!!!
Attaboy Franx! GreatQuote from: srains918400Well done!
Damn...
Thanx Franx for all you've done for me (and everyone else)! Congrats on 4th floor brother!!!
Leading by example and keeping us moving forward. ABQ
Thanx brothers.Quote from: CandoitAttaboy Franx! GreatQuote from: srains918400Well done!
Damn...
Thanx Franx for all you've done for me (and everyone else)! Congrats on 4th floor brother!!!
Leading by example and keeping us moving forward. ABQ
I have merged your introductionsThanx brother, and I got the same pop in from Doofus that Candoit had, it was an old post that seemed to pop in upon the merge. Leo took it out of Candoit's intro and I just deleted it from mine
590/101You're a brave man! good on you for making positive changes to your life. Totally amazed at how well ODAAT works. It really does move mountains!
So yesterday was 100 days free of caffeine, or at least coffee and soda. I feel great without it in my life, but the first week was easily as bad if not worse than quitting nicotine. Really just popping in to mark that occasion, even if a day late
Thanx brother, how you doing?590/101You're a brave man! good on you for making positive changes to your life. Totally amazed at how well ODAAT works. It really does move mountains!
So yesterday was 100 days free of caffeine, or at least coffee and soda. I feel great without it in my life, but the first week was easily as bad if not worse than quitting nicotine. Really just popping in to mark that occasion, even if a day late
M'aiight! Split two cords of wood yesterday. Would have been a full can job a scant 440 days ago. Nary a grain, even in spite of the fire ants finding my satchel!Thanx brother, how you doing?590/101You're a brave man! good on you for making positive changes to your life. Totally amazed at how well ODAAT works. It really does move mountains!
So yesterday was 100 days free of caffeine, or at least coffee and soda. I feel great without it in my life, but the first week was easily as bad if not worse than quitting nicotine. Really just popping in to mark that occasion, even if a day late
Love you brother. My thoughts and prayers with yall. Anything I can do, holler.Second that - prayers your way
640/151
More importantly, Anne is cancer free.
She will not require Chemo or radiation.
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers
662/173 and heading into Memorial Day weekend quit and quit hardIf it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and acts like a duck. It's prolly a duck.
Lot of drama floating around here on KTC recently, caused by some newcomers. Keeps us all busy and laughing though. Just remember that this is an internet forum and you cannot always believe what you read on the internet. When you walk like a troll, talk like a troll, and troll like a troll, you just might be a troll or a dumbass at the bare minimum. Just had this conversation with the 15 year old, do not blindly believe and/or repost what you "read" on the internet unless you know it to be true. The internet and KTC holds plenty of convincing story tellers. Luckily sometimes those stories wind up ratting out the trolls.
Have a great weekend, enjoy the extra day off, but mainly, remember who and why we celebrate this weekend.
675/186 ABQTPFCI hope you don't choke to death on a green bean or some broccoli...... 'roflmao'
Today starts a new project. Had a primary care visit yesterday to confirm my Hypertensive Urgency Blood Pressure. D.A.S.H. diet here I come. Never been a big fan of veggies, going to have to figure that part out as I go. Today's meals look like 1587 calories, mostly vegetable based. Eating like this will be so much better than dying from a stroke, heart attack, or other related issue. So I am on it, clean eating here I come, likely with a little bit of alcohol on the weekend. Might be a bit cranky and definitely hungry for a while until my system adjusts to this lifestyle.
I always thought you and Broccoli-saurus had a special relationship 'tease' roflmao675/186 ABQTPFCI hope you don't choke to death on a green bean or some broccoli...... 'roflmao'
Today starts a new project. Had a primary care visit yesterday to confirm my Hypertensive Urgency Blood Pressure. D.A.S.H. diet here I come. Never been a big fan of veggies, going to have to figure that part out as I go. Today's meals look like 1587 calories, mostly vegetable based. Eating like this will be so much better than dying from a stroke, heart attack, or other related issue. So I am on it, clean eating here I come, likely with a little bit of alcohol on the weekend. Might be a bit cranky and definitely hungry for a while until my system adjusts to this lifestyle.
Those aren't just rumors...I always thought you and Broccoli-saurus had a special relationship 'tease' roflmao675/186 ABQTPFCI hope you don't choke to death on a green bean or some broccoli...... 'roflmao'
Today starts a new project. Had a primary care visit yesterday to confirm my Hypertensive Urgency Blood Pressure. D.A.S.H. diet here I come. Never been a big fan of veggies, going to have to figure that part out as I go. Today's meals look like 1587 calories, mostly vegetable based. Eating like this will be so much better than dying from a stroke, heart attack, or other related issue. So I am on it, clean eating here I come, likely with a little bit of alcohol on the weekend. Might be a bit cranky and definitely hungry for a while until my system adjusts to this lifestyle.
675/186 ABQTPFC
Today starts a new project. Had a primary care visit yesterday to confirm my Hypertensive Urgency Blood Pressure. D.A.S.H. diet here I come. Never been a big fan of veggies, going to have to figure that part out as I go. Today's meals look like 1587 calories, mostly vegetable based. Eating like this will be so much better than dying from a stroke, heart attack, or other related issue. So I am on it, clean eating here I come, likely with a little bit of alcohol on the weekend. Might be a bit cranky and definitely hungry for a while until my system adjusts to this lifestyle.
700/211 ABQTPFC
That about sums it up. Nice milestone but doesn't feel any different than yesterday. It is a lot of WUPPEDD and ODAATEDD. The only way it works and the only way it happens.
Congrats on the 7th floor and thank you for keeping me on center. I really appreciate the call yesterday and count you as one of my very good friends in life. You’re a good dude!We are all just happy to have you back in the fold. Dont let Fish piss you off or find you in a dark corner. 'bandog'
Drink the koolaid they said. It’ll taste good they said.Congrats on the 7th floor and thank you for keeping me on center. I really appreciate the call yesterday and count you as one of my very good friends in life. You’re a good dude!We are all just happy to have you back in the fold. Dont let Fish piss you off or find you in a dark corner. 'bandog'
743/254 ABQTPFC
Been a couple days since being in here after hitting 2 years. The road trip last month has had me chewing on toothpicks pretty much all day every day for a month now after having pretty much forgotten about them.
2 years is nothing compared to semi regular use and abuse for 34 years, I'm still not cured and will not ever be.
Still would like to find a new normal which seems to change every couple months
Been spending more time in the pre-HOF groups to remember what the early days were like. Man I do not ever want to be in week one again. So i make that promise daily as soon as I can. Not in the middle of the afternoon when I think of it. First thing because it is the first thing I think about, just like my first dip of the day used to be what I woke up thinking about.
I keep seeing it and saying it over and over in the new groups: "Get numbers, make contact, find out who you are quitting with. Calling a friend for help is easier than just calling whatever number you find in your phone"
Glad to say that I took that advice early on and make use of those numbers.
Just trying to reinforce these thoughts for myself and anyone who chooses to read and/or respond
A conundrum rolled up in an enigma?743/254 ABQTPFC
Been a couple days since being in here after hitting 2 years. The road trip last month has had me chewing on toothpicks pretty much all day every day for a month now after having pretty much forgotten about them.
2 years is nothing compared to semi regular use and abuse for 34 years, I'm still not cured and will not ever be.
Still would like to find a new normal which seems to change every couple months
Been spending more time in the pre-HOF groups to remember what the early days were like. Man I do not ever want to be in week one again. So i make that promise daily as soon as I can. Not in the middle of the afternoon when I think of it. First thing because it is the first thing I think about, just like my first dip of the day used to be what I woke up thinking about.
I keep seeing it and saying it over and over in the new groups: "Get numbers, make contact, find out who you are quitting with. Calling a friend for help is easier than just calling whatever number you find in your phone"
Glad to say that I took that advice early on and make use of those numbers.
Just trying to reinforce these thoughts for myself and anyone who chooses to read and/or respond
Thanks for that bro. I've been having trouble wanting to stay involved here as of late. But scared to leave because of what you just described. It's a conundrum.
Thank You for sharing 69Franx. I still have many of my initial withdrawal symptoms frequently. Lately, I have been praying for a new normal. I have had this thought that by 2 years the worst would be over and normal would be the norm. Strangely I find not only sadness but comfort knowing that it might not ever end....A conundrum rolled up in an enigma?743/254 ABQTPFC
Been a couple days since being in here after hitting 2 years. The road trip last month has had me chewing on toothpicks pretty much all day every day for a month now after having pretty much forgotten about them.
2 years is nothing compared to semi regular use and abuse for 34 years, I'm still not cured and will not ever be.
Still would like to find a new normal which seems to change every couple months
Been spending more time in the pre-HOF groups to remember what the early days were like. Man I do not ever want to be in week one again. So i make that promise daily as soon as I can. Not in the middle of the afternoon when I think of it. First thing because it is the first thing I think about, just like my first dip of the day used to be what I woke up thinking about.
I keep seeing it and saying it over and over in the new groups: "Get numbers, make contact, find out who you are quitting with. Calling a friend for help is easier than just calling whatever number you find in your phone"
Glad to say that I took that advice early on and make use of those numbers.
Just trying to reinforce these thoughts for myself and anyone who chooses to read and/or respond
Thanks for that bro. I've been having trouble wanting to stay involved here as of late. But scared to leave because of what you just described. It's a conundrum.
Like I have said earlier in here somewhere, I essentially used my entire adult life. I'm not really sure I know or would even recognize "normal." I am getting by, and loving the freedom, but there are still plenty of times when a dip sounds like just the thing (to the addict Frank, I know better now, but he pops up every once in a while)Thank You for sharing 69Franx. I still have many of my initial withdrawal symptoms frequently. Lately, I have been praying for a new normal. I have had this thought that by 2 years the worst would be over and normal would be the norm. Strangely I find not only sadness but comfort knowing that it might not ever end....A conundrum rolled up in an enigma?743/254 ABQTPFC
Been a couple days since being in here after hitting 2 years. The road trip last month has had me chewing on toothpicks pretty much all day every day for a month now after having pretty much forgotten about them.
2 years is nothing compared to semi regular use and abuse for 34 years, I'm still not cured and will not ever be.
Still would like to find a new normal which seems to change every couple months
Been spending more time in the pre-HOF groups to remember what the early days were like. Man I do not ever want to be in week one again. So i make that promise daily as soon as I can. Not in the middle of the afternoon when I think of it. First thing because it is the first thing I think about, just like my first dip of the day used to be what I woke up thinking about.
I keep seeing it and saying it over and over in the new groups: "Get numbers, make contact, find out who you are quitting with. Calling a friend for help is easier than just calling whatever number you find in your phone"
Glad to say that I took that advice early on and make use of those numbers.
Just trying to reinforce these thoughts for myself and anyone who chooses to read and/or respond
Thanks for that bro. I've been having trouble wanting to stay involved here as of late. But scared to leave because of what you just described. It's a conundrum.
778/289 ABQTPFCIf you OBJ can stay consistent....and jesus I can't believe I'm saying this. But if obj plays to his potential. The browns can be in the playoffs
Can't say it was a glorious win for the Browns, but it goes in the W column for sure, going to be a tough next couple weeks though. @Ralphie51 (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=777) (?) assures me that the Browns can pull off a couple upsets still here in the first half of the season so I am eager to see what they can do
Brother Franx,Thanx brother, I just spend my time here trying to give back what I received when I was early in my quit. ETA: screw the Bruncos and Horseface Elway!
Been a long 396 days for me, with what I thought was an abnormally difficult year. But you have taken life head on with grace and patience. And now you are hopefully seeing the sunrise in the distance.
Your imprint on this community is undeniable. Your strength is incredible to witness. Thank you for helping me (and countless others) fight the good fight.
snahsorg
p.s. Your ass is grass on 11/3. GO BRONCOS!!!
800/311
It just keeps getting better. Thanx for all the support the last 800 days, you all know I needed it
828/339 118 weeks of quitWords cant describe how much of an inspiration you have been to me. Proud to quit with you brother
Turned 50 last month, so Monday was my first colonoscopy.
Cant imagine caring enough to get that done if I was still using nicotine
Got the results back today on a polyp they removed. All clear, non-malignant, so I got that going for me
Just another 5 years till I have to do it all over again
I guess the point being, now that I have quit nicotine, and then caffeine, I am working on improving my overall health.
Daily vitamins, regular doctor visits, regular dental checkups, now the colonoscopy: all things that I did not give a shit about when I knew I was killing myself slowly with nicotine.
Don't make quitting nicotine the end of your journey to improve your life. Become the man or woman you have always wanted to be.
Enough preaching, I am just happy to be a part of this community that has helped and supported me for 828 days now.
Thank you all!
828/339 118 weeks of quitWell, so we now have that in common too! My nurse was so sweet...she sang the hokie-pokie for me as I was going out.
Turned 50 last month, so Monday was my first colonoscopy.
Cant imagine caring enough to get that done if I was still using nicotine
Got the results back today on a polyp they removed. All clear, non-malignant, so I got that going for me
Just another 5 years till I have to do it all over again
I guess the point being, now that I have quit nicotine, and then caffeine, I am working on improving my overall health.
Daily vitamins, regular doctor visits, regular dental checkups, now the colonoscopy: all things that I did not give a shit about when I knew I was killing myself slowly with nicotine.
Don't make quitting nicotine the end of your journey to improve your life. Become the man or woman you have always wanted to be.
Enough preaching, I am just happy to be a part of this community that has helped and supported me for 828 days now.
Thank you all!
828/339 118 weeks of quit@69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) Well at least you were a whole lot smarter than me and quit years before you turned 50...I turned 50 in September and did not quit until October 1st. I am proud to be quit with you today.
Turned 50 last month, so Monday was my first colonoscopy.
Cant imagine caring enough to get that done if I was still using nicotine
Got the results back today on a polyp they removed. All clear, non-malignant, so I got that going for me
Just another 5 years till I have to do it all over again
I guess the point being, now that I have quit nicotine, and then caffeine, I am working on improving my overall health.
Daily vitamins, regular doctor visits, regular dental checkups, now the colonoscopy: all things that I did not give a shit about when I knew I was killing myself slowly with nicotine.
Don't make quitting nicotine the end of your journey to improve your life. Become the man or woman you have always wanted to be.
Enough preaching, I am just happy to be a part of this community that has helped and supported me for 828 days now.
Thank you all!
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) , that's pretty good. The doc told me to roll up on my side, the nurse(?) Said she was going to start the anesthesia, I adjusted my head and I woke up in the recovery room. Never heard a word after start the anesthesia. I'd like to think it's much better that way.828/339 118 weeks of quitWell, so we now have that in common too! My nurse was so sweet...she sang the hokie-pokie for me as I was going out.
Turned 50 last month, so Monday was my first colonoscopy.
Cant imagine caring enough to get that done if I was still using nicotine
Got the results back today on a polyp they removed. All clear, non-malignant, so I got that going for me
Just another 5 years till I have to do it all over again
I guess the point being, now that I have quit nicotine, and then caffeine, I am working on improving my overall health.
Daily vitamins, regular doctor visits, regular dental checkups, now the colonoscopy: all things that I did not give a shit about when I knew I was killing myself slowly with nicotine.
Don't make quitting nicotine the end of your journey to improve your life. Become the man or woman you have always wanted to be.
Enough preaching, I am just happy to be a part of this community that has helped and supported me for 828 days now.
Thank you all!
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) , that's pretty good. The doc told me to roll up on my side, the nurse(?) Said she was going to start the anesthesia, I adjusted my head and I woke up in the recovery room. Never heard a word after start the anesthesia. I'd like to think it's much better that way.828/339 118 weeks of quitWell, so we now have that in common too! My nurse was so sweet...she sang the hokie-pokie for me as I was going out.
Turned 50 last month, so Monday was my first colonoscopy.
Cant imagine caring enough to get that done if I was still using nicotine
Got the results back today on a polyp they removed. All clear, non-malignant, so I got that going for me
Just another 5 years till I have to do it all over again
I guess the point being, now that I have quit nicotine, and then caffeine, I am working on improving my overall health.
Daily vitamins, regular doctor visits, regular dental checkups, now the colonoscopy: all things that I did not give a shit about when I knew I was killing myself slowly with nicotine.
Don't make quitting nicotine the end of your journey to improve your life. Become the man or woman you have always wanted to be.
Enough preaching, I am just happy to be a part of this community that has helped and supported me for 828 days now.
Thank you all!
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) , that's pretty good. The doc told me to roll up on my side, the nurse(?) Said she was going to start the anesthesia, I adjusted my head and I woke up in the recovery room. Never heard a word after start the anesthesia. I'd like to think it's much better that way.828/339 118 weeks of quitWell, so we now have that in common too! My nurse was so sweet...she sang the hokie-pokie for me as I was going out.
Turned 50 last month, so Monday was my first colonoscopy.
Cant imagine caring enough to get that done if I was still using nicotine
Got the results back today on a polyp they removed. All clear, non-malignant, so I got that going for me
Just another 5 years till I have to do it all over again
I guess the point being, now that I have quit nicotine, and then caffeine, I am working on improving my overall health.
Daily vitamins, regular doctor visits, regular dental checkups, now the colonoscopy: all things that I did not give a shit about when I knew I was killing myself slowly with nicotine.
Don't make quitting nicotine the end of your journey to improve your life. Become the man or woman you have always wanted to be.
Enough preaching, I am just happy to be a part of this community that has helped and supported me for 828 days now.
Thank you all!
Totally get where you are coming from. I’m 53 and figure doing the right things now will hopefully add dividends later.
854/365
365 days free of caffeine! This past year I have definitely been more tired than when I had caffeine coursing through my veins, but I am a happier person now. I am sleeping better, not necessarily any more, just better than in previous years. Not going back to caffeine anytime soon. Thanx for all the support
That's awesome brother. I haven't dropped any weight because of this, but I was on diet soda before I stopped. @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130) You should come join us in either the soda quit or caffeine quit threads in Non dipping discussion, getting my act together854/365
365 days free of caffeine! This past year I have definitely been more tired than when I had caffeine coursing through my veins, but I am a happier person now. I am sleeping better, not necessarily any more, just better than in previous years. Not going back to caffeine anytime soon. Thanx for all the support
Bravo Frank!!
I've been 2 months without caffeine. I'm doing bariatric surgery in February and my doc recommended cutting it out of my diet, so no more caffeinated coffee and I also dropped all soda pop. Down 23 lbs so far.
Nice Job!That's awesome brother. I haven't dropped any weight because of this, but I was on diet soda before I stopped. @chris2alaska (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130) You should come join us in either the soda quit or caffeine quit threads in Non dipping discussion, getting my act together854/365
365 days free of caffeine! This past year I have definitely been more tired than when I had caffeine coursing through my veins, but I am a happier person now. I am sleeping better, not necessarily any more, just better than in previous years. Not going back to caffeine anytime soon. Thanx for all the support
Bravo Frank!!
I've been 2 months without caffeine. I'm doing bariatric surgery in February and my doc recommended cutting it out of my diet, so no more caffeinated coffee and I also dropped all soda pop. Down 23 lbs so far.
900 down and a lifetime to goCongrats @69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) . Super Impressive.
1000/511Great job and congrats a on 1000 days. BADASS!!
The big one thousand
Comma day
10x HOF!
Could not be here without this amazing community!
Thanx for your support (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7WeZbRbxwg)
1000/511Great job and congrats a on 1000 days. BADASS!!
The big one thousand
Comma day
10x HOF!
Could not be here without this amazing community!
Thanx for your support (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7WeZbRbxwg)
Dude!1000/511Great job and congrats a on 1000 days. BADASS!!
The big one thousand
Comma day
10x HOF!
Could not be here without this amazing community!
Thanx for your support (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7WeZbRbxwg)
Nicely done. One day I will make it there!
@Rexx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=17259) , thanx brother. In all honesty, it feels like I was saying exactly that just a couple weeks ago, but in reality it's been over 900 days. ODAATEDD is the only way to make it happen. And you have to want to be quit more than you ever wanted to chew. I see that in your posts, both in your intro and in July 2020. Keep kicking ass and taking names. NAFAR!Dude!1000/511Great job and congrats a on 1000 days. BADASS!!
The big one thousand
Comma day
10x HOF!
Could not be here without this amazing community!
Thanx for your support (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7WeZbRbxwg)
Nicely done. One day I will make it there!
@Athan (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=258) , love you brother!no no...I love you! @69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26)
Probably just broke a rule there, but it was worth it. Much love brothers and sisters!You make 1,000 days, you make the rules. Congrats buddy.
Thanx brother @snahsorg (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1336) !Probably just broke a rule there, but it was worth it. Much love brothers and sisters!You make 1,000 days, you make the rules. Congrats buddy.
Thanks for being a pillar of this site @69franx (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=26) . Your dedication to your quit, this site, your family, and in everything you do is awesome. Glad to call you a friend. 1000+++ days....and going and going and going.
Three years today! I would not have one day quit if not for my oldest friend, fraternity brother, and quit brother @pumpkinboy (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7810) who introduced me to KTC long before I drank the koolade. Without that first intro, I'd likely not have sought this place out when I was finally ready to quit for me. So thanx again brother for saving my life.Well done Frank and thank you for what you do to help fellow quitters. 'shots' here’s to another 3 years.
Thanx also to all of those who have supported me along this journey; newer quitters as well as the even crustier vets that came before me. I have seen so many people come and go that have helped me along the way, I hope they are all still quit.
Three years and one day ago, I had no idea I was about to quit, or what that meant in the big scheme of things. I suppose the idea was lurking in my head, it really always was; but it usually just looked like plans for a stoppage. Not a quit, not like this. Read enough here and you will hear "It gets better" over and over and at day 1 or 100 it's still kind of hard to believe. I can't tell you when it really started to feel good, but it sure does now. I chewed my entire adult life, so I think now after three years nicotine free, I may know what my new normal looks like. I like it and wouldn't trade it for anything.
Really just kind of rambling, this post was not thought out (or edited, in case you see typos) but I wanted to again say THANK YOU to all of the badass quitters who helped me along the way, especially the badasses that were there to kick my ass enough to piss me off enough to just quit. No easing back, no planning a date, just quitting. That's a debt I can never repay.
HOF plus a Comma today!Congrats Frank!
Three years today! I would not have one day quit if not for my oldest friend, fraternity brother, and quit brother @pumpkinboy (https://ktcforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=7810) who introduced me to KTC long before I drank the koolade. Without that first intro, I'd likely not have sought this place out when I was finally ready to quit for me. So thanx again brother for saving my life.
Thanx also to all of those who have supported me along this journey; newer quitters as well as the even crustier vets that came before me. I have seen so many people come and go that have helped me along the way, I hope they are all still quit.
Three years and one day ago, I had no idea I was about to quit, or what that meant in the big scheme of things. I suppose the idea was lurking in my head, it really always was; but it usually just looked like plans for a stoppage. Not a quit, not like this. Read enough here and you will hear "It gets better" over and over and at day 1 or 100 it's still kind of hard to believe. I can't tell you when it really started to feel good, but it sure does now. I chewed my entire adult life, so I think now after three years nicotine free, I may know what my new normal looks like. I like it and wouldn't trade it for anything.
Really just kind of rambling, this post was not thought out (or edited, in case you see typos) but I wanted to again say THANK YOU to all of the badass quitters who helped me along the way, especially the badasses that were there to kick my ass enough to piss me off enough to just quit. No easing back, no planning a date, just quitting. That's a debt I can never repay.
1,200 days. So happy to have the first 1200 nicotine free days behind me. And so excited about the life of freedom ahead of me. Thanx to all those who supported me and/or kicked my ass along the wayCongrats man. Keep doing you.
Congratulations Franx!1,200 days. So happy to have the first 1200 nicotine free days behind me. And so excited about the life of freedom ahead of me. Thanx to all those who supported me and/or kicked my ass along the wayCongrats man. Keep doing you.
Congratulations!Congratulations Franx!1,200 days. So happy to have the first 1200 nicotine free days behind me. And so excited about the life of freedom ahead of me. Thanx to all those who supported me and/or kicked my ass along the wayCongrats man. Keep doing you.
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