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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: Frazzled on January 04, 2011, 11:59:00 AM
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Hi, all. I have been looking to quit dipping for quite some time, but really started getting serious about it lately. I had been working from home for nearly the past two weeks, plus time off I had for the holidays, and I had a dip in almost contiuously. Old one would go out, new one would go in. My blood pressure was rising by the day. I always wanted to have a dip in, and I did not have any reason not too because at home, I could dip whenever.
Yesterday, I had a dip when I got up, and then dropped my son off at school. Since then I've had no more, and while this is not pleasant, I have been chew-free for more than 24 hours.
I'm hoping just to make it through the first 72 hours without issue, and have no chew anywhere in my house, car, office, etc. I do have some lozenges if I really need them, but I have been drinking lots of water and chewing gum if need be to use instead.
I'm just hoping the really strong cravings will go away soon, and that I'm not such an ass to people. I'm trying...I'm an ass anyway...but that's for another post.
~Frazzled
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Hi, all. I have been looking to quit dipping for quite some time, but really started getting serious about it lately. I had been working from home for nearly the past two weeks, plus time off I had for the holidays, and I had a dip in almost contiuously. Old one would go out, new one would go in. My blood pressure was rising by the day. I always wanted to have a dip in, and I did not have any reason not too because at home, I could dip whenever.
Yesterday, I had a dip when I got up, and then dropped my son off at school. Since then I've had no more, and while this is not pleasant, I have been chew-free for more than 24 hours.
I'm hoping just to make it through the first 72 hours without issue, and have no chew anywhere in my house, car, office, etc. I do have some lozenges if I really need them, but I have been drinking lots of water and chewing gum if need be to use instead.
I'm just hoping the really strong cravings will go away soon, and that I'm not such an ass to people. I'm trying...I'm an ass anyway...but that's for another post.
~Frazzled
Sounds like you are off to a good start.
Those nic lozenges you have...go get them now and flush them. No need to prolong the pain. You are addicted to nicotine. The way it enters your body does not matter.
Read 1-4 Here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13)
Then head on over to April 2011 and post up. You can do this. We are all proof that it can be done. One day at a time.
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Hi, all. I have been looking to quit dipping for quite some time, but really started getting serious about it lately. I had been working from home for nearly the past two weeks, plus time off I had for the holidays, and I had a dip in almost contiuously. Old one would go out, new one would go in. My blood pressure was rising by the day. I always wanted to have a dip in, and I did not have any reason not too because at home, I could dip whenever.
Yesterday, I had a dip when I got up, and then dropped my son off at school. Since then I've had no more, and while this is not pleasant, I have been chew-free for more than 24 hours.
I'm hoping just to make it through the first 72 hours without issue, and have no chew anywhere in my house, car, office, etc. I do have some lozenges if I really need them, but I have been drinking lots of water and chewing gum if need be to use instead.
I'm just hoping the really strong cravings will go away soon, and that I'm not such an ass to people. I'm trying...I'm an ass anyway...but that's for another post.
~Frazzled
Sounds like you are off to a good start.
Those nic lozenges you have...go get them now and flush them. No need to prolong the pain. You are addicted to nicotine. The way it enters your body does not matter.
Read 1-4 Here (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13)
Then head on over to April 2011 and post up. You can do this. We are all proof that it can be done. One day at a time.
Welcome to the site. Read the steps Dan gave you.
We are a 100% nicotine free group so if those are nicotine lozenges, you will need to get rid of them.
You will love being quit.
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One day at a time. You have to promise yourself that today you will not chew.
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Frazzled: I had lozenges and these guys badgered me until I agreed to flush them. I hated them for even suggesting it...how dare they? I'm trying to quit, after all. And I have a plan, too.
Well, I did flush them yesterday and I'm glad I did. I hope you'll come and post in the April 2011 group. I need you to to help me quit. Together we will beat this. We will quit every day and lean on each other for support.
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People have said it before. You can not just have one. Once the nicotine hits those neurotransmitters, all bets are off. You will be chewing a tin in no time. You have to first surrender and then realize that total abstinence is the only route. Stay connected, post roll, take it one day at a time.
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Immediately after reading bamadan's post. I went to the restroom here at the office and flushed the lozenges I have with me. My wife is home today, and I am asking her to get rid of the ones I have at home. She smokes occassionally, and I've told her she needs to not ask me to go outside with her and to be discrete about when she smokes. She said she would help.
I am going to the April 2011 post and hitting roll call for today. I will not dip today.
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Immediately after reading bamadan's post. I went to the restroom here at the office and flushed the lozenges I have with me. My wife is home today, and I am asking her to get rid of the ones I have at home. She smokes occassionally, and I've told her she needs to not ask me to go outside with her and to be discrete about when she smokes. She said she would help.
I am going to the April 2011 post and hitting roll call for today. I will not dip today.
I am fucking honored to have you as my brother!
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Immediately after reading bamadan's post. I went to the restroom here at the office and flushed the lozenges I have with me. My wife is home today, and I am asking her to get rid of the ones I have at home. She smokes occassionally, and I've told her she needs to not ask me to go outside with her and to be discrete about when she smokes. She said she would help.
I am going to the April 2011 post and hitting roll call for today. I will not dip today.
I am fucking honored to have you as my brother!
Well done. You have taken the first steps into the battle for your life. That's what it is. Are you free? or does nicotine have you as a slave?
Proud to be quit with you guys!
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Immediately after reading bamadan's post. I went to the restroom here at the office and flushed the lozenges I have with me. My wife is home today, and I am asking her to get rid of the ones I have at home. She smokes occassionally, and I've told her she needs to not ask me to go outside with her and to be discrete about when she smokes. She said she would help.
I am going to the April 2011 post and hitting roll call for today. I will not dip today.
I am fucking honored to have you as my brother!
Well done. You have taken the first steps into the battle for your life. That's what it is. Are you free? or does nicotine have you as a slave?
Proud to be quit with you guys!
Nicotine will try to own me today and tomorrow - as it does everything to keep me from getting it all out of my system.
I ain't even going to offer it a lease...
No going back. Kodiak for too many years, far too often.
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She smokes occassionally? Both of you could be kicking the NIC habit and maybe stronger with each of you supporting each other. Talk to her about the two of you doing this together. Go team !!!!!!!
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God I hate that brow f*ckin' bear on that sh*tty green can. Day two for me as well. Good luck...
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She smokes occassionally? Both of you could be kicking the NIC habit and maybe stronger with each of you supporting each other. Talk to her about the two of you doing this together. Go team !!!!!!!
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Occasionally to me means once or twice a month. If you have to ask her to be discrete and to not ask you to go with her it sounds like she smokes regularly.
I like the team quitting idea. We do allow those quitting all forms of nicotine to post roll call with us. There have been plenty of smokers quit with us.
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I will ask if she wants to go that route. She smokes about 1 cig per day, maybe less. I can't do that at all - I'm either all in or all out. Right now I'm all out. I plan to stay that way today.
I hate that fucking Bear with a passion right now.
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Her smoking could be a relapse issue for you too. The two are you are a team and this is in the best interests for the family. You could both be supporting each other when the craves happen and be that much stronger. Glad some other posters agreed. Great way to start the new year with a healthier home.........Keep up the good work. We are here to support you.
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I will ask if she wants to go that route. She smokes about 1 cig per day, maybe less. I can't do that at all - I'm either all in or all out. Right now I'm all out. I plan to stay that way today.
I hate that fucking Bear with a passion right now.
one cig a day? what's the fucking use of that??
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
Regardless, your Quit is the most important thing here. Glad you tossed the lozenges. If it's in your head that they are around it's only a matter of time before your eating them like tic-tacs.
STAY-STRONG
STAY-QUIT
PM me if I can be of any help.
Brian
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The "one a day" plan sucks. You both gotta grow a pair (which will be awkward for her) and quit.
Seriously, you both need to embrace the suck. Commit to the quit will all of your mind, body and spirit. Post roll, one day at a time, and you can beat this.
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The "one a day" plan sucks. You both gotta grow a pair (which will be awkward for her) and quit.
Seriously, you both need to embrace the suck. Commit to the quit will all of your mind, body and spirit. Post roll, one day at a time, and you can beat this.
Let me be clear...I am not on the "one a day plan" nor have I ever intended to be. My wife does not wish to quit her one smoke a day, and while I will continue to suggest and plead, and remind her of the consequences, I cannot make her do it.
I have posted in roll both yesterday (when I found the site) and today, have not caved, and have no intention to do that today. I'll worry about tomorrow tomorrow.
I am Quit. For right now, hear me whimper. In a few days, you may hear me roar.
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I like it. YOU can beat this, brother. As for your wife...uh, not sure what to say...but don't let her crazy-ass, half-baked, doomed to fail plan influence you.
Okay, seriously, I think alot of folks don't quit or delay quitting because they don't think they can do it. You can't nag anyone into quitting, but you can let them know that your support will help get them through it. Tell her that you believe in her (without criticizing). Then let her know we'd support her too...but not if she is doing the "one a day" nonsense. We believe in her...not that stupid plan.
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The "one a day" plan sucks. You both gotta grow a pair (which will be awkward for her) and quit.
Seriously, you both need to embrace the suck. Commit to the quit will all of your mind, body and spirit. Post roll, one day at a time, and you can beat this.
quitting for her will be like her learning to walk wilth a pair of balls!
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Agreed. I don't like it either, and I don't get the point of one cig a day. She doesn't want to quit, and that's not why she smokes one a day. She can literally do this without increasing the number she smokes per day.
How? Beats the hell out of me.
I will not be seduced into caving. My wife may be "smoking hot", but not when she's smoking.
Like I said below, I'm either all in or all out, and today I am all out. Today is all I can do.
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Agreed. I don't like it either, and I don't get the point of one cig a day. She doesn't want to quit, and that's not why she smokes one a day. She can literally do this without increasing the number she smokes per day.
How? Beats the hell out of me.
I will not be seduced into caving. My wife may be "smoking hot", but not when she's smoking.
Like I said below, I'm either all in or all out, and today I am all out. Today is all I can do.
good to hear.... My wife still smokes, much to my disdain, but I do not nag her about it! I remove myself from the area or politely ask her to move somewhere to smoke (outside).
The nicotine from her cigerrette smoke, still gives me headaches, starts the craving process all over and I seem to get a little more rage...Just a warning.
That being said, You now have no excuse to cave, and I expect you to be supportive and ready when/if your wife does decide to quit! Welcome and keep kicking ass!
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Thanks, guys. I am doing my best, and I appreciate all the support. It definitely helps.
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So today is a milestone of sorts. Yes, it's day 4 - so no, I won't be making a ny sort of HOF speech.
That said, I am now well beyond the 72 hour mark. The nic is gone. Gone, daddy, gone, the bitch is gone. For the first time in over a decade, I have NO nicotine in my body. None.
For that I am thankful.
For those who are planning their quit, or have just started, you won't bleed to death, you probably won't hear voices, and you likely won't put raisins in your mouth (unless you're Gelas).
If I can do this, you can, too.
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So today is a milestone of sorts. Yes, it's day 4 - so no, I won't be making a ny sort of HOF speech.
That said, I am now well beyond the 72 hour mark. The nic is gone. Gone, daddy, gone, the bitch is gone. For the first time in over a decade, I have NO nicotine in my body. None.
For that I am thankful.
For those who are planning their quit, or have just started, you won't bleed to death, you probably won't hear voices, and you likely won't put raisins in your mouth (unless you're Gelas).
If I can do this, you can, too.
Day by day Fraz! Proud of you man, keep it up!
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So today is a milestone of sorts. Yes, it's day 4 - so no, I won't be making a ny sort of HOF speech.
That said, I am now well beyond the 72 hour mark. The nic is gone. Gone, daddy, gone, the bitch is gone. For the first time in over a decade, I have NO nicotine in my body. None.
For that I am thankful.
For those who are planning their quit, or have just started, you won't bleed to death, you probably won't hear voices, and you likely won't put raisins in your mouth (unless you're Gelas).
If I can do this, you can, too.
Awesome, Just don't let up, the Nic Bitch is always looming.
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Awesome! Congrats and you're right. Saving your own life never felt so good. And, kicking Big Tobacco and the Nic bitch in the balls everyday is more fun than living as a slave.
Embrace the suck and live free, brother.
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Hey Frazzled! Just wanted to say that I am thinking about you and your mad hot Quitness this morning and I wish you the best.
Stay strong this weekend, I'm sure you understand that we do not take weekends off around here. My advice, avoid your old dipping pals, barracade yourself in your office, and hang out in Chat...That's just me though :)
Hang tough.
CC
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Hey CC, thanks for the advice and the support. Right now I'm unlikely to be going anywhere this weekend - picked up some sort of bug so I've been in bed much of the day. Trying to get right for a 3pm meeting and then calling it a day.
I will be posting roll on Saturday and Sunday. The Nic Bitch takes no time off, so my quit must take no time off.
Oh, and for what it's worth, I'll be smoking pulled pork all weekend, and it will be glorious. I bet the whole neighborhood stinks for weeks.
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Oh, and for what it's worth, I'll be smoking pulled pork all weekend, and it will be glorious. I bet the whole neighborhood stinks for weeks.
And now I'm salivating...thanks 'drool'
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Oh, and for what it's worth, I'll be smoking pulled pork all weekend, and it will be glorious. I bet the whole neighborhood stinks for weeks.
And now I'm salivating...thanks 'drool'
It's in the brine right now, getting ready for the dry rub. Molasses, whole cumin, whole mustard, rosemary, and kosher salt for the brine, been there since 7am.
Dry rub will include chili powder, salt, sugar, fresh ground cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, fresh ground fennel, fresh ground coriander, and maybe a few other things. 6 lbs. of meat and I'm sharing with no one...
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Oh, and for what it's worth, I'll be smoking pulled pork all weekend, and it will be glorious. I bet the whole neighborhood stinks for weeks.
And now I'm salivating...thanks 'drool'
It's in the brine right now, getting ready for the dry rub. Molasses, whole cumin, whole mustard, rosemary, and kosher salt for the brine, been there since 7am.
Dry rub will include chili powder, salt, sugar, fresh ground cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, fresh ground fennel, fresh ground coriander, and maybe a few other things. 6 lbs. of meat and I'm sharing with no one...
Ususlly when I smoke pork butt, the neighborhood smells wonderful. Why does yours stink up the joint.
Please post your recipe in the food grill zone in the wildcard section
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Oh, and for what it's worth, I'll be smoking pulled pork all weekend, and it will be glorious. I bet the whole neighborhood stinks for weeks.
And now I'm salivating...thanks 'drool'
It's in the brine right now, getting ready for the dry rub. Molasses, whole cumin, whole mustard, rosemary, and kosher salt for the brine, been there since 7am.
Dry rub will include chili powder, salt, sugar, fresh ground cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, fresh ground fennel, fresh ground coriander, and maybe a few other things. 6 lbs. of meat and I'm sharing with no one...
Ususlly when I smoke pork butt, the neighborhood smells wonderful. Why does yours stink up the joint.
Please post your recipe in the food grill zone in the wildcard section
I'm in Minnesota. By neighborhood, I really meant the house, because you really can't smoke pork butt right outdoors right now unless you have an elaborate setup. I will be using a small electric smoker sitting on my range top in my kitchen. The house is going to smell divine for days.
I'll post the recipe once I'm certain it works right - I'm doing this as a test run before serving it for my wife for a baby shower she's running next weekend. Got to test it before I hand it out to somoeone else. 'drool'
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Oh, and for what it's worth, I'll be smoking pulled pork all weekend, and it will be glorious. I bet the whole neighborhood stinks for weeks.
And now I'm salivating...thanks 'drool'
It's in the brine right now, getting ready for the dry rub. Molasses, whole cumin, whole mustard, rosemary, and kosher salt for the brine, been there since 7am.
Dry rub will include chili powder, salt, sugar, fresh ground cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, fresh ground fennel, fresh ground coriander, and maybe a few other things. 6 lbs. of meat and I'm sharing with no one...
Ususlly when I smoke pork butt, the neighborhood smells wonderful. Why does yours stink up the joint.
Please post your recipe in the food grill zone in the wildcard section
I'm in Minnesota. By neighborhood, I really meant the house, because you really can't smoke pork butt right outdoors right now unless you have an elaborate setup. I will be using a small electric smoker sitting on my range top in my kitchen. The house is going to smell divine for days.
I'll post the recipe once I'm certain it works right - I'm doing this as a test run before serving it for my wife for a baby shower she's running next weekend. Got to test it before I hand it out to somoeone else. 'drool'
get the pork up to 195-198 degrees and let it sit 1 hour wrapped tight in a cooler before pulling
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Oh, and for what it's worth, I'll be smoking pulled pork all weekend, and it will be glorious. I bet the whole neighborhood stinks for weeks.
And now I'm salivating...thanks 'drool'
It's in the brine right now, getting ready for the dry rub. Molasses, whole cumin, whole mustard, rosemary, and kosher salt for the brine, been there since 7am.
Dry rub will include chili powder, salt, sugar, fresh ground cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, fresh ground fennel, fresh ground coriander, and maybe a few other things. 6 lbs. of meat and I'm sharing with no one...
Ususlly when I smoke pork butt, the neighborhood smells wonderful. Why does yours stink up the joint.
Please post your recipe in the food grill zone in the wildcard section
I'm in Minnesota. By neighborhood, I really meant the house, because you really can't smoke pork butt right outdoors right now unless you have an elaborate setup. I will be using a small electric smoker sitting on my range top in my kitchen. The house is going to smell divine for days.
I'll post the recipe once I'm certain it works right - I'm doing this as a test run before serving it for my wife for a baby shower she's running next weekend. Got to test it before I hand it out to somoeone else. 'drool'
get the pork up to 195-198 degrees and let it sit 1 hour wrapped tight in a cooler before pulling
Here's where we're at:
1. I'm quit. I remain quit. I'm on Day 6, I posted in Roll today, and I will have no nic. Nothing is more important than this.
2. Took the butt out of the brine last night, and put the dry rub on.
3. Put it in the fridge overnight, and took it out about an hour before I started smoking it.
4. Got the smoker to 225 degrees with hickory and apple wood for smoke. Put it in the basement bathroom of all places, because I can easily open the window if need be and can contain where the smoke and flavor goes.
5. It's been in for about an hour now and should be done around 6pm. I'll need to add chips to it about every 3 hours or so.
God I can't wait for dinner tonight, tomorrow, the next day, etc.
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Oh, and for what it's worth, I'll be smoking pulled pork all weekend, and it will be glorious. I bet the whole neighborhood stinks for weeks.
And now I'm salivating...thanks 'drool'
It's in the brine right now, getting ready for the dry rub. Molasses, whole cumin, whole mustard, rosemary, and kosher salt for the brine, been there since 7am.
Dry rub will include chili powder, salt, sugar, fresh ground cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, fresh ground fennel, fresh ground coriander, and maybe a few other things. 6 lbs. of meat and I'm sharing with no one...
Ususlly when I smoke pork butt, the neighborhood smells wonderful. Why does yours stink up the joint.
Please post your recipe in the food grill zone in the wildcard section
I'm in Minnesota. By neighborhood, I really meant the house, because you really can't smoke pork butt right outdoors right now unless you have an elaborate setup. I will be using a small electric smoker sitting on my range top in my kitchen. The house is going to smell divine for days.
I'll post the recipe once I'm certain it works right - I'm doing this as a test run before serving it for my wife for a baby shower she's running next weekend. Got to test it before I hand it out to somoeone else. 'drool'
get the pork up to 195-198 degrees and let it sit 1 hour wrapped tight in a cooler before pulling
Here's where we're at:
1. I'm quit. I remain quit. I'm on Day 6, I posted in Roll today, and I will have no nic. Nothing is more important than this.
2. Took the butt out of the brine last night, and put the dry rub on.
3. Put it in the fridge overnight, and took it out about an hour before I started smoking it.
4. Got the smoker to 225 degrees with hickory and apple wood for smoke. Put it in the basement bathroom of all places, because I can easily open the window if need be and can contain where the smoke and flavor goes.
5. It's been in for about an hour now and should be done around 6pm. I'll need to add chips to it about every 3 hours or so.
God I can't wait for dinner tonight, tomorrow, the next day, etc.
a full butt at 225 degrees usually takes 12-14 hours for me. I hope its done in time. If is is not close, say around 170 3 hours before, turn the heat up to 250-275. The internal temp of that butt is the single most important thing to how the final product turns out.
And while you are waiting, you can just sit around and quit!!
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So with my electronic thermometer, the meat says we're at about 180 degrees right now - and that's been cooking at 225 for 4.5 hours. This is with the meat still in the smoker, but that shouldn't matter too much since the top was off.
I had to slow it down a bit when I replaced the chips at around noon. I know the last 15 degrees take the longest, so I think I'm going to be right at about 6pm for it to be done.
1.5 hours per pound, 6 total pounds, should be 9 hours.
God my house smells glorious. And it smells like quit!
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So with my electronic thermometer, the meat says we're at about 180 degrees right now - and that's been cooking at 225 for 4.5 hours. This is with the meat still in the smoker, but that shouldn't matter too much since the top was off.
I had to slow it down a bit when I replaced the chips at around noon. I know the last 15 degrees take the longest, so I think I'm going to be right at about 6pm for it to be done.
1.5 hours per pound, 6 total pounds, should be 9 hours.
God my house smells glorious. And it smells like quit!
your on good track with the pork and your quit.
When the pork hits 195, take it off and let it set 1 hour...this is an important part...it can sit 2-3 hours if you get it done early, won't hurt a thing.
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Just hit 196 when I got back from a visit to my uncle. Wrapped in foil, basted, and sitting for an hour before I tear it up.
I cannot wait...maybe I should post some pics.
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Just thought I would give an update now that I'm on Day 46 with no nic and Day 2 with no Smokey Mountain.
Fuck this sucks again. Having used the fake stuff since Day 2 seemed to really help, and now I understand why. It was like a security blanket that fooled my mind into thinking it was getting something, anything from that little pinch between my cheeck and gum.
Now, without even that, I am back to major craves, almost as if I were on Day 3 again.
I plan to stay off the fake stuff for now, but if I have to, I will go back - better that than caving to the real stuff. I just wish my mind and body could get on the same page with this quit.
But I am quit, and I posted roll today...and I will post roll tomorrow.
Stay strong guys. We can do this, you and me, together.
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Wow...so long since I've come back and updated this thread. Today, at 357 days, I am looking at my first dip-free Christmas, the first time I didn't need to avoid the camera because I was afraid people would see my dip in, the first time I could say to my son that part of my gift to him is my quit. I am looking at a full year of quit in the next week and a day.
I need to come back here often to look back on my own progress, and to continue to support the new guys and gals.
From one quitter to another, I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a quit-filled new year.
~Frazz
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Wow...so long since I've come back and updated this thread. Today, at 357 days, I am looking at my first dip-free Christmas, the first time I didn't need to avoid the camera because I was afraid people would see my dip in, the first time I could say to my son that part of my gift to him is my quit. I am looking at a full year of quit in the next week and a day.
I need to come back here often to look back on my own progress, and to continue to support the new guys and gals.
From one quitter to another, I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a quit-filled new year.
~Frazz
Score one for the home team...Proud to still be with you Frazz!
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Wow...so long since I've come back and updated this thread. Today, at 357 days, I am looking at my first dip-free Christmas, the first time I didn't need to avoid the camera because I was afraid people would see my dip in, the first time I could say to my son that part of my gift to him is my quit. I am looking at a full year of quit in the next week and a day.
I need to come back here often to look back on my own progress, and to continue to support the new guys and gals.
From one quitter to another, I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a quit-filled new year.
~Frazz
Score one for the home team...Proud to still be with you Frazz!
Thank you...from a newb to a vet... for sticking around and supporting us! Obviously helping us protects your quit, which is #1 priority. And, if I could speak for all newbs, it's guys like you that show us what we need to do. The more folks hanging around after HOF, the more folks that will see what is necessary to remain quit and that this is just not a line of crap. Today, I'm 36days. I have over 330days to go to beat my record from the "quit" I tried on my own. I suspect there's others like me. You're showing us that there is no cure for addiction, only a promise not to use each day.
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Wow...so long since I've come back and updated this thread. Today, at 357 days, I am looking at my first dip-free Christmas, the first time I didn't need to avoid the camera because I was afraid people would see my dip in, the first time I could say to my son that part of my gift to him is my quit. I am looking at a full year of quit in the next week and a day.
I need to come back here often to look back on my own progress, and to continue to support the new guys and gals.
From one quitter to another, I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a quit-filled new year.
~Frazz
Score one for the home team...Proud to still be with you Frazz!
Thank you...from a newb to a vet... for sticking around and supporting us! Obviously helping us protects your quit, which is #1 priority. And, if I could speak for all newbs, it's guys like you that show us what we need to do. The more folks hanging around after HOF, the more folks that will see what is necessary to remain quit and that this is just not a line of crap. Today, I'm 36days. I have over 330days to go to beat my record from the "quit" I tried on my own. I suspect there's others like me. You're showing us that there is no cure for addiction, only a promise not to use each day.
Scary to think I'm a vet, but I guess it is true these days. It happened one day at a time, a healthy measure of quit each day. Thank you for your kind words, and I hope you will pay it forward to someone who is just starting out. That's how this works.
This is how we succeed...by doing it right and doing it together. Quit on.
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Wow...so long since I've come back and updated this thread. Today, at 357 days, I am looking at my first dip-free Christmas, the first time I didn't need to avoid the camera because I was afraid people would see my dip in, the first time I could say to my son that part of my gift to him is my quit. I am looking at a full year of quit in the next week and a day.
I need to come back here often to look back on my own progress, and to continue to support the new guys and gals.
From one quitter to another, I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a quit-filled new year.
~Frazz
Score one for the home team...Proud to still be with you Frazz!
Thank you...from a newb to a vet... for sticking around and supporting us! Obviously helping us protects your quit, which is #1 priority. And, if I could speak for all newbs, it's guys like you that show us what we need to do. The more folks hanging around after HOF, the more folks that will see what is necessary to remain quit and that this is just not a line of crap. Today, I'm 36days. I have over 330days to go to beat my record from the "quit" I tried on my own. I suspect there's others like me. You're showing us that there is no cure for addiction, only a promise not to use each day.
Scary to think I'm a vet, but I guess it is true these days. It happened one day at a time, a healthy measure of quit each day. Thank you for your kind words, and I hope you will pay it forward to someone who is just starting out. That's how this works.
This is how we succeed...by doing it right and doing it together. Quit on.
Quit on, indeed.
Proud to be here with you Frazz.
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And today I hit 1 year nic free. Guys, this can be done. We can do this together.
So many to thank, so few lines...thanks to KTC for simply making this the best site out there.
If anyone wants to know how I made it, PM me and I will gladly share. This is not just my quit....it is all of ours together. I just get to celebrate it a little bit more.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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And today I hit 1 year nic free. Guys, this can be done. We can do this together.
So many to thank, so few lines...thanks to KTC for simply making this the best site out there.
If anyone wants to know how I made it, PM me and I will gladly share. This is not just my quit....it is all of ours together. I just get to celebrate it a little bit more.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congrats on the Year. I have seen you helping others, don't think I havn't noticed.
Enjoy your freedom Sir, you earned it.
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And today I hit 1 year nic free. Guys, this can be done. We can do this together.
So many to thank, so few lines...thanks to KTC for simply making this the best site out there.
If anyone wants to know how I made it, PM me and I will gladly share. This is not just my quit....it is all of ours together. I just get to celebrate it a little bit more.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congrats on the Year. I have seen you helping others, don't think I havn't noticed.
Enjoy your freedom Sir, you earned it.
Very nicely done !! 1 year is huge.. and you are paying it forward.
'clap'
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And today I hit 1 year nic free. Guys, this can be done. We can do this together.
So many to thank, so few lines...thanks to KTC for simply making this the best site out there.
If anyone wants to know how I made it, PM me and I will gladly share. This is not just my quit....it is all of ours together. I just get to celebrate it a little bit more.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congrats on the Year. I have seen you helping others, don't think I havn't noticed.
Enjoy your freedom Sir, you earned it.
Very nicely done !! 1 year is huge.. and you are paying it forward.
'clap'
Congrats frazz!
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And today I hit 1 year nic free. Guys, this can be done. We can do this together.
So many to thank, so few lines...thanks to KTC for simply making this the best site out there.
If anyone wants to know how I made it, PM me and I will gladly share. This is not just my quit....it is all of ours together. I just get to celebrate it a little bit more.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congrats on the Year. I have seen you helping others, don't think I havn't noticed.
Enjoy your freedom Sir, you earned it.
Very nicely done !! 1 year is huge.. and you are paying it forward.
'clap'
Congrats frazz!
Congrats Sir!!
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And today I hit 1 year nic free. Guys, this can be done. We can do this together.
So many to thank, so few lines...thanks to KTC for simply making this the best site out there.
If anyone wants to know how I made it, PM me and I will gladly share. This is not just my quit....it is all of ours together. I just get to celebrate it a little bit more.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congrats on the Year. I have seen you helping others, don't think I havn't noticed.
Enjoy your freedom Sir, you earned it.
Very nicely done !! 1 year is huge.. and you are paying it forward.
'clap'
Congrats frazz!
Congrats Sir!!
Congrats Frazz...proud to quit with you!
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Today, I am able to say that my wife has joined the site. I am hopeful she will post an intro, but I want to speak to this from my point of view only for a moment...
This site has such an incredible ability to affect the lives of of not only its members, but those who live with them, as well as other family members. This is a wonderful thing.
We all have the opportunity to change the lives of people we know, people we meet, people who may not want to hear about it...all by simply saying "kill the can". So simple, yet so powerful.
382 days right now...heading to floor 4 soon. Getting someone I love so very much to post a Day 3 is so more important than that.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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Today, I am able to say that my wife has joined the site. I am hopeful she will post an intro, but I want to speak to this from my point of view only for a moment...
This site has such an incredible ability to affect the lives of of not only its members, but those who live with them, as well as other family members. This is a wonderful thing.
We all have the opportunity to change the lives of people we know, people we meet, people who may not want to hear about it...all by simply saying "kill the can". So simple, yet so powerful.
382 days right now...heading to floor 4 soon. Getting someone I love so very much to post a Day 3 is so more important than that.
Quit on.
~Frazz
OUTSTANDING!
Mr. and Mrs. Frazz its a pleasure to quit with you both.
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Today, I am able to say that my wife has joined the site. I am hopeful she will post an intro, but I want to speak to this from my point of view only for a moment...
This site has such an incredible ability to affect the lives of of not only its members, but those who live with them, as well as other family members. This is a wonderful thing.
We all have the opportunity to change the lives of people we know, people we meet, people who may not want to hear about it...all by simply saying "kill the can". So simple, yet so powerful.
382 days right now...heading to floor 4 soon. Getting someone I love so very much to post a Day 3 is so more important than that.
Quit on.
~Frazz
OUTSTANDING!
Mr. and Mrs. Frazz its a pleasure to quit with you both.
I often use unique and special butterfly derisively. In this case, we are glad she is here.
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Today, I am able to say that my wife has joined the site. I am hopeful she will post an intro, but I want to speak to this from my point of view only for a moment...
This site has such an incredible ability to affect the lives of of not only its members, but those who live with them, as well as other family members. This is a wonderful thing.
We all have the opportunity to change the lives of people we know, people we meet, people who may not want to hear about it...all by simply saying "kill the can". So simple, yet so powerful.
382 days right now...heading to floor 4 soon. Getting someone I love so very much to post a Day 3 is so more important than that.
Quit on.
~Frazz
OUTSTANDING!
Mr. and Mrs. Frazz its a pleasure to quit with you both.
I often use unique and special butterfly derisively. In this case, we are glad she is here.
This is great news indeed. Shit just keeps getting better doesn't it Frazz. A very warm welcome to Mrs. Frazz.
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Two days ago, I hit the 4th floor. What a glorious view it is from here. I hardly ever think about dip itself, though I still use the fake stuff every now and again. But I know I am not healed for good.
There is some fear and trepidation as well. Between 0 and 99 days was the HOF. Between 100-200, there were celebrations at 150 and 2nd floor. Between 250-300, there was a quarter comma and 3rd floor. Between 300-400, I get 1 year plus 4th floor. What now?
What now? I'll be here every morning, posting up as I did on the previous 402 days, climbing the stairs to a half comma. I've seen it done before. And I will be part of the next group that does it.
Will it be easy? No. Simple? Yes. Like my good friend NOLAQ says, Wash, Rinse, Repeat.
I'll see you all tomorrow. Let's quit again together, ok?
Quit on.
~Frazz
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Two days ago, I hit the 4th floor. What a glorious view it is from here. I hardly ever think about dip itself, though I still use the fake stuff every now and again. But I know I am not healed for good.
There is some fear and trepidation as well. Between 0 and 99 days was the HOF. Between 100-200, there were celebrations at 150 and 2nd floor. Between 250-300, there was a quarter comma and 3rd floor. Between 300-400, I get 1 year plus 4th floor. What now?
What now? I'll be here every morning, posting up as I did on the previous 402 days, climbing the stairs to a half comma. I've seen it done before. And I will be part of the next group that does it.
Will it be easy? No. Simple? Yes. Like my good friend NOLAQ says, Wash, Rinse, Repeat.
I'll see you all tomorrow. Let's quit again together, ok?
Quit on.
~Frazz
This needs to be posted on new quitter's intros. This is what the other side looks like new quitters. It rocks! Wake up and smell the freedom.
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Two days ago, I hit the 4th floor. What a glorious view it is from here. I hardly ever think about dip itself, though I still use the fake stuff every now and again. But I know I am not healed for good.
There is some fear and trepidation as well. Between 0 and 99 days was the HOF. Between 100-200, there were celebrations at 150 and 2nd floor. Between 250-300, there was a quarter comma and 3rd floor. Between 300-400, I get 1 year plus 4th floor. What now?
What now? I'll be here every morning, posting up as I did on the previous 402 days, climbing the stairs to a half comma. I've seen it done before. And I will be part of the next group that does it.
Will it be easy? No. Simple? Yes. Like my good friend NOLAQ says, Wash, Rinse, Repeat.
I'll see you all tomorrow. Let's quit again together, ok?
Quit on.
~Frazz
This needs to be posted on new quitter's intros. This is what the other side looks like new quitters. It rocks! Wake up and smell the freedom.
BUMP
Damn right. The freedom is priceless!
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Way back when, on my Day 2 and 3...talking about my wife...
She smokes occassionally? Both of you could be kicking the NIC habit and maybe stronger with each of you supporting each other. Talk to her about the two of you doing this together. Go team !!!!!!!
I like the team quitting idea. We do allow those quitting all forms of nicotine to post roll call with us. There have been plenty of smokers quit with us.
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
STAY-STRONG
STAY-QUIT
Had to come back to my Intro and quote these items, for today...
Mrs. Frazz hits the Hall!!
Thank you, KTC, for helping make the Frazzled household completely nicotine free. The support here is awesome. The friendships are real. The brotherhood and accountability are tremendous.
To anyone just thinking of quitting, it can be done. Come on in...that water's fine.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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Way back when, on my Day 2 and 3...talking about my wife...
She smokes occassionally? Both of you could be kicking the NIC habit and maybe stronger with each of you supporting each other. Talk to her about the two of you doing this together. Go team !!!!!!!
I like the team quitting idea. We do allow those quitting all forms of nicotine to post roll call with us. There have been plenty of smokers quit with us.
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
STAY-STRONG
STAY-QUIT
Had to come back to my Intro and quote these items, for today...
Mrs. Frazz hits the Hall!!
Thank you, KTC, for helping make the Frazzled household completely nicotine free. The support here is awesome. The friendships are real. The brotherhood and accountability are tremendous.
To anyone just thinking of quitting, it can be done. Come on in...that water's fine.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Very nice work to both of you! Stay quit my sister!
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Way back when, on my Day 2 and 3...talking about my wife...
She smokes occassionally? Both of you could be kicking the NIC habit and maybe stronger with each of you supporting each other. Talk to her about the two of you doing this together. Go team !!!!!!!
I like the team quitting idea. We do allow those quitting all forms of nicotine to post roll call with us. There have been plenty of smokers quit with us.
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
GO TEAM FRAZZLED!
STAY-STRONG
STAY-QUIT
Had to come back to my Intro and quote these items, for today...
Mrs. Frazz hits the Hall!!
Thank you, KTC, for helping make the Frazzled household completely nicotine free. The support here is awesome. The friendships are real. The brotherhood and accountability are tremendous.
To anyone just thinking of quitting, it can be done. Come on in...that water's fine.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Very nice work to both of you! Stay quit my sister!
Kudos for surviving the Glass House of April 2012!!!
Say it with me now -
We QLF!
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So today I hit the 6th floor. 600 days without ingesting that poisonous drug, nicotine.
It does get easier, and as time has gone on, I have found that there is a true sacredness in posting my promise. It takes the power of nicotine away.
Nicotine holds no power over me. Today.
What has happened over these 600 days?
I took my life back.
My wife joined the site, and she took her life back.
I've seen countless quitters take their lives back.
I've seen lots of people get complacent, and either drift away only to post a Day 1, or drift away entirely.
You control how much power nicotine has over you today. Post up. Keep your word. Repeat when the sun comes up the next day.
The view looks fine from here...
Quit on.
~Frazz
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So today I hit the 6th floor. 600 days without ingesting that poisonous drug, nicotine.
It does get easier, and as time has gone on, I have found that there is a true sacredness in posting my promise. It takes the power of nicotine away.
Nicotine holds no power over me. Today.
What has happened over these 600 days?
I took my life back.
My wife joined the site, and she took her life back.
I've seen countless quitters take their lives back.
I've seen lots of people get complacent, and either drift away only to post a Day 1, or drift away entirely.
You control how much power nicotine has over you today. Post up. Keep your word. Repeat when the sun comes up the next day.
The view looks fine from here...
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congrats there Mr,
Always a inspiration for you guys who are up there in days to us 'newbies'; Just seeing that there are hugh lights waiting for us if we kick this thing one day at a time.
thanks
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So today I hit the 6th floor. 600 days without ingesting that poisonous drug, nicotine.
It does get easier, and as time has gone on, I have found that there is a true sacredness in posting my promise. It takes the power of nicotine away.
Nicotine holds no power over me. Today.Â
What has happened over these 600 days?
I took my life back.
My wife joined the site, and she took her life back.
I've seen countless quitters take their lives back.
I've seen lots of people get complacent, and either drift away only to post a Day 1, or drift away entirely.
You control how much power nicotine has over you today. Post up. Keep your word. Repeat when the sun comes up the next day.
The view looks fine from here...
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congrats there Mr,
Always a inspiration for you guys who are up there in days to us 'newbies'; Just seeing that there are huge lights waiting for us if we kick this thing one day at a time.
thanks
ditto - thanks Frazz for all the daily support - glad your quit spirit is still alive and kicking ! I'm sure the Mrs is glad to be free also
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So today I hit the 6th floor. 600 days without ingesting that poisonous drug, nicotine.
It does get easier, and as time has gone on, I have found that there is a true sacredness in posting my promise. It takes the power of nicotine away.
Nicotine holds no power over me. Today.Â
What has happened over these 600 days?
I took my life back.
My wife joined the site, and she took her life back.
I've seen countless quitters take their lives back.
I've seen lots of people get complacent, and either drift away only to post a Day 1, or drift away entirely.
You control how much power nicotine has over you today. Post up. Keep your word. Repeat when the sun comes up the next day.
The view looks fine from here...
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congrats there Mr,
Always a inspiration for you guys who are up there in days to us 'newbies'; Just seeing that there are huge lights waiting for us if we kick this thing one day at a time.
thanks
ditto - thanks Frazz for all the daily support - glad your quit spirit is still alive and kicking ! I'm sure the Mrs is glad to be free also
well done frazz.. than you for paving the way and showing us how it's done. one day at a time...from the newbie. quit with you...
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So for some reason I feel the need to write about how things have been going. Today I posted Day 845. Nothing special about that number. My wife just posted 456 days, which is really cool.
I am amazed there is already an August 2013 Pre-HOF group set up, and I am saddened by the people who I see online in other places but don't take the time to post roll with us - you know, that whole 15-second process.
Guys, it is worth it. If you are on day 1, 100, 300, 400....it doesn't matter. What matters is that you are here and you are posting your word and you are putting yourself out there to support your brother or sister.
Please don't give up. Fight this beast until you have won. That may not be until I die, but I will fight nonetheless.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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So for some reason I feel the need to write about how things have been going. Today I posted Day 845. Nothing special about that number. My wife just posted 456 days, which is really cool.
I am amazed there is already an August 2013 Pre-HOF group set up, and I am saddened by the people who I see online in other places but don't take the time to post roll with us - you know, that whole 15-second process.
Guys, it is worth it. If you are on day 1, 100, 300, 400....it doesn't matter. What matters is that you are here and you are posting your word and you are putting yourself out there to support your brother or sister.
Please don't give up. Fight this beast until you have won. That may not be until I die, but I will fight nonetheless.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Well done to you and the wife, I will stand shoulder to shoulder with you 2 throughout this fight as it is totally worth it.
And agree that from what I have learned that this site is so unique to provide the path to not only quit, but to maintain that quit for a long time. I mean if you join and open up, not only do you get a cancer causing agent out of your life, but by putting yourself out there, you gain some real life friends that can mean just that much more/better life that before you started in the quit.
+1 one today, and will tell you that tomorrow morning as well. Very Proud to Stand Tall.
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So for some reason I feel the need to write about how things have been going. Today I posted Day 845. Nothing special about that number. My wife just posted 456 days, which is really cool.
I am amazed there is already an August 2013 Pre-HOF group set up, and I am saddened by the people who I see online in other places but don't take the time to post roll with us - you know, that whole 15-second process.
Guys, it is worth it. If you are on day 1, 100, 300, 400....it doesn't matter. What matters is that you are here and you are posting your word and you are putting yourself out there to support your brother or sister.
Please don't give up. Fight this beast until you have won. That may not be until I die, but I will fight nonetheless.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Well done to you and the wife, I will stand shoulder to shoulder with you 2 throughout this fight as it is totally worth it.
And agree that from what I have learned that this site is so unique to provide the path to not only quit, but to maintain that quit for a long time. I mean if you join and open up, not only do you get a cancer causing agent out of your life, but by putting yourself out there, you gain some real life friends that can mean just that much more/better life that before you started in the quit.
+1 one today, and will tell you that tomorrow morning as well. Very Proud to Stand Tall.
Congrats Frazz. Glad you've come this far. My only fear has been looking over my shoulder the whole way and seeing you behind me...with that look in your eye...like Fat Albert looking a jelly doughnut.
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So for some reason I feel the need to write about how things have been going. Today I posted Day 845. Nothing special about that number. My wife just posted 456 days, which is really cool.
I am amazed there is already an August 2013 Pre-HOF group set up, and I am saddened by the people who I see online in other places but don't take the time to post roll with us - you know, that whole 15-second process.
Guys, it is worth it. If you are on day 1, 100, 300, 400....it doesn't matter. What matters is that you are here and you are posting your word and you are putting yourself out there to support your brother or sister.
Please don't give up. Fight this beast until you have won. That may not be until I die, but I will fight nonetheless.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Well done to you and the wife, I will stand shoulder to shoulder with you 2 throughout this fight as it is totally worth it.
And agree that from what I have learned that this site is so unique to provide the path to not only quit, but to maintain that quit for a long time. I mean if you join and open up, not only do you get a cancer causing agent out of your life, but by putting yourself out there, you gain some real life friends that can mean just that much more/better life that before you started in the quit.
+1 one today, and will tell you that tomorrow morning as well. Very Proud to Stand Tall.
Congrats Frazz. Glad you've come this far. My only fear has been looking over my shoulder the whole way and seeing you behind me...with that look in your eye...like Fat Albert looking a jelly doughnut.
Here with ya EVERY day brother.
It is indeed worth it.
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So for some reason I feel the need to write about how things have been going. Today I posted Day 845. Nothing special about that number. My wife just posted 456 days, which is really cool.
I am amazed there is already an August 2013 Pre-HOF group set up, and I am saddened by the people who I see online in other places but don't take the time to post roll with us - you know, that whole 15-second process.
Guys, it is worth it. If you are on day 1, 100, 300, 400....it doesn't matter. What matters is that you are here and you are posting your word and you are putting yourself out there to support your brother or sister.
Please don't give up. Fight this beast until you have won. That may not be until I die, but I will fight nonetheless.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Well done to you and the wife, I will stand shoulder to shoulder with you 2 throughout this fight as it is totally worth it.
And agree that from what I have learned that this site is so unique to provide the path to not only quit, but to maintain that quit for a long time. I mean if you join and open up, not only do you get a cancer causing agent out of your life, but by putting yourself out there, you gain some real life friends that can mean just that much more/better life that before you started in the quit.
+1 one today, and will tell you that tomorrow morning as well. Very Proud to Stand Tall.
Congrats Frazz. Glad you've come this far. My only fear has been looking over my shoulder the whole way and seeing you behind me...with that look in your eye...like Fat Albert looking a jelly doughnut.
Here with ya EVERY day brother.
It is indeed worth it.
Yep. EVERY day. Don't cost nuthin and don't take no time at all to post the rolls.
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I want to spend a couple minutes of your time with more talk of brotherhood - the name of the game at this site. We say it often enough, we talk about it on the forums, we even say it when we meet fellow quitters.
For better or worse, for those who have bought into our program, drank the Kool-Aid, and have allowed themselves to open up to their quit group, or the community at large, whether here or on FB or another other social media site, you have made friends that will not be forgotten easily. I mean, damn, I miss a post in my wife's group, even if I posted in my own group, and I got CBird climbing all up in my ass. But that's just it...we look out for each other, we care not just about your quit, but your adventure races, or your child's successes, or your views on how the world should be run, we care about you.
Today I asked a few groups to post up with a brother who had a tragedy occur in his world. This brother has been and still is instrumental in my quit. I look up to his strength and his ability to rebound from so much. Today, instead of me leaning on him, we allowed him to lean on us.
This is what we're about, boys and girls. Life is going to really suck sometimes. A dip will never make it better. And we can reach out in that way, or we can simply hold out our arms and embrace a brother who is hurting, and let them know we are there to support them, in any way we can.
Do you know your brothers and sisters here well enough to know when they need strength from the group? If not, find out how to get peoples' digits, be friends on FB, do whatever you have to do.
Let the brotherhood continue.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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I want to spend a couple minutes of your time with more talk of brotherhood - the name of the game at this site. We say it often enough, we talk about it on the forums, we even say it when we meet fellow quitters.
For better or worse, for those who have bought into our program, drank the Kool-Aid, and have allowed themselves to open up to their quit group, or the community at large, whether here or on FB or another other social media site, you have made friends that will not be forgotten easily. I mean, damn, I miss a post in my wife's group, even if I posted in my own group, and I got CBird climbing all up in my ass. But that's just it...we look out for each other, we care not just about your quit, but your adventure races, or your child's successes, or your views on how the world should be run, we care about you.
Today I asked a few groups to post up with a brother who had a tragedy occur in his world. This brother has been and still is instrumental in my quit. I look up to his strength and his ability to rebound from so much. Today, instead of me leaning on him, we allowed him to lean on us.
This is what we're about, boys and girls. Life is going to really suck sometimes. A dip will never make it better. And we can reach out in that way, or we can simply hold out our arms and embrace a brother who is hurting, and let them know we are there to support them, in any way we can.
Do you know your brothers and sisters here well enough to know when they need strength from the group? If not, find out how to get peoples' digits, be friends on FB, do whatever you have to do.
Let the brotherhood continue.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Pure gold my friend...'clap'
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I want to spend a couple minutes of your time with more talk of brotherhood - the name of the game at this site. We say it often enough, we talk about it on the forums, we even say it when we meet fellow quitters.
For better or worse, for those who have bought into our program, drank the Kool-Aid, and have allowed themselves to open up to their quit group, or the community at large, whether here or on FB or another other social media site, you have made friends that will not be forgotten easily. I mean, damn, I miss a post in my wife's group, even if I posted in my own group, and I got CBird climbing all up in my ass. But that's just it...we look out for each other, we care not just about your quit, but your adventure races, or your child's successes, or your views on how the world should be run, we care about you.
Today I asked a few groups to post up with a brother who had a tragedy occur in his world. This brother has been and still is instrumental in my quit. I look up to his strength and his ability to rebound from so much. Today, instead of me leaning on him, we allowed him to lean on us.
This is what we're about, boys and girls. Life is going to really suck sometimes. A dip will never make it better. And we can reach out in that way, or we can simply hold out our arms and embrace a brother who is hurting, and let them know we are there to support them, in any way we can.
Do you know your brothers and sisters here well enough to know when they need strength from the group? If not, find out how to get peoples' digits, be friends on FB, do whatever you have to do.
Let the brotherhood continue.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Pure gold my friend...'clap'
Accountability never ends ~ every damned day and without it, there is no brotherhood
Thanks for the example!
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So today I sit here with 900 days. Seems like a lifetime ago since I had that last dip on that cold January morning. 54,000 minutes of quit. Like we have all encouraged you with, sometimes that quit literally is minute by minute. Today, posting roll takes the power of nicotine away, so I can add another 1440 minutes of quit every day.
Thanks again to all who are here, supporting each other, and giving UST a nice kick in the nuts every day.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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You da man, Frazz. Love the minute tally, too. But let's check your math...
900 days x 24/hrs = 21,600 total hours quit
21,600 hrs x 60 mins = 1,296,000 total minutes quit!!!
You're more badass than you thought...a fucking millionaire of quit minutes!!! (you just suck at math :P ).
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So today I sit here with 900 days. Seems like a lifetime ago since I had that last dip on that cold January morning. 54,000 minutes of quit. Like we have all encouraged you with, sometimes that quit literally is minute by minute. Today, posting roll takes the power of nicotine away, so I can add another 1440 minutes of quit every day.
Thanks again to all who are here, supporting each other, and giving UST a nice kick in the nuts every day.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Frazz you are a bad ass bro. For all to know...... This guy has checked in on me often and posted with me everyday!!!!! He is part of the bad ass quit in me. Thank you Frazz,, your support has made a difference. Of which I could never show enough gratitude. I quit with you bro.
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You da man, Frazz. Love the minute tally, too. But let's check your math...
900 days x 24/hrs = 21,600 total hours quit
21,600 hrs x 60 mins = 1,296,000 total minutes quit!!!
You're more badass than you thought...a fucking millionaire of quit minutes!!! (you just suck at math :P ).
This is why I got a Poli Sci degree - no hard math or only one answer....
Damn, that is a lot of time UST could have been holding me hostage.
Can you imagine if we did that for the entire site?
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So today I sit here with 900 days. Seems like a lifetime ago since I had that last dip on that cold January morning. 54,000 minutes of quit. Like we have all encouraged you with, sometimes that quit literally is minute by minute. Today, posting roll takes the power of nicotine away, so I can add another 1440 minutes of quit every day.
Thanks again to all who are here, supporting each other, and giving UST a nice kick in the nuts every day.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Frazz you are a bad ass bro. For all to know...... This guy has checked in on me often and posted with me everyday!!!!! He is part of the bad ass quit in me. Thank you Frazz,, your support has made a difference. Of which I could never show enough gratitude. I quit with you bro.
E,
You can do the same thing I did....read everything on this site, get on chat when the world is going to hell around you, and pick up someone in the group and give them support. 75 days (by then) will seem huge to their 1 or 2...
Your quit supports mine, and mine supports you. That's the secret sauce around here...unless gmann is around.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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So today I sit here with 900 days. Seems like a lifetime ago since I had that last dip on that cold January morning. 54,000 minutes of quit. Like we have all encouraged you with, sometimes that quit literally is minute by minute. Today, posting roll takes the power of nicotine away, so I can add another 1440 minutes of quit every day.
Thanks again to all who are here, supporting each other, and giving UST a nice kick in the nuts every day.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Frazz you are a bad ass bro. For all to know...... This guy has checked in on me often and posted with me everyday!!!!! He is part of the bad ass quit in me. Thank you Frazz,, your support has made a difference. Of which I could never show enough gratitude. I quit with you bro.
E,
You can do the same thing I did....read everything on this site, get on chat when the world is going to hell around you, and pick up someone in the group and give them support. 75 days (by then) will seem huge to their 1 or 2...
Your quit supports mine, and mine supports you. That's the secret sauce around here...unless gmann is around.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Frazz,
A bit late but wanted to say congrats on 901. I admire your passion for this site the AV suits you and your personality you appear as a gate keeper here. I would like to pattern my quit and passion for this site after your desire to protect it thanks for paving the way.
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So today I sit here with 900 days. Seems like a lifetime ago since I had that last dip on that cold January morning. 54,000 minutes of quit. Like we have all encouraged you with, sometimes that quit literally is minute by minute. Today, posting roll takes the power of nicotine away, so I can add another 1440 minutes of quit every day.
Thanks again to all who are here, supporting each other, and giving UST a nice kick in the nuts every day.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Frazz you are a bad ass bro. For all to know...... This guy has checked in on me often and posted with me everyday!!!!! He is part of the bad ass quit in me. Thank you Frazz,, your support has made a difference. Of which I could never show enough gratitude. I quit with you bro.
E,
You can do the same thing I did....read everything on this site, get on chat when the world is going to hell around you, and pick up someone in the group and give them support. 75 days (by then) will seem huge to their 1 or 2...
Your quit supports mine, and mine supports you. That's the secret sauce around here...unless gmann is around.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Frazz,
A bit late but wanted to say congrats on 901. I admire your passion for this site the AV suits you and your personality you appear as a gate keeper here. I would like to pattern my quit and passion for this site after your desire to protect it thanks for paving the way.
Fist pump!
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So today I sit here with 900 days. Seems like a lifetime ago since I had that last dip on that cold January morning. 54,000 minutes of quit. Like we have all encouraged you with, sometimes that quit literally is minute by minute. Today, posting roll takes the power of nicotine away, so I can add another 1440 minutes of quit every day.
Thanks again to all who are here, supporting each other, and giving UST a nice kick in the nuts every day.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Frazz you are a bad ass bro. For all to know...... This guy has checked in on me often and posted with me everyday!!!!! He is part of the bad ass quit in me. Thank you Frazz,, your support has made a difference. Of which I could never show enough gratitude. I quit with you bro.
E,
You can do the same thing I did....read everything on this site, get on chat when the world is going to hell around you, and pick up someone in the group and give them support. 75 days (by then) will seem huge to their 1 or 2...
Your quit supports mine, and mine supports you. That's the secret sauce around here...unless gmann is around.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Frazz,
A bit late but wanted to say congrats on 901. I admire your passion for this site the AV suits you and your personality you appear as a gate keeper here. I would like to pattern my quit and passion for this site after your desire to protect it thanks for paving the way.
Fist pump!
Grats again Mike!
Remember, I have your number ....and your wife's pet name for you as well 'crackup'
:ph43r:
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So today I stand here, one week away from 3 years quit and 10 days from the 11th floor. It blows my mind that I could have come this far in such a short period of time. But yet, the desire for a dip, while not totally gone, does not consume me.
This Christmas was great because, not only did I not care that the convenience stores would be closed, but I didn't care if the liquor stores would be closed, either.
See, we are all addicts. We all have addictive personalities in some form or another. When I gave up dip, my drinking increased. Now that I'm dealing with that demon, my desire for food was going up. Now I am tackling both of those demons with better fitness and a love to play guitar with, of course, the newest, oldest, most vintage effects and amp combos alive. Damn near costs as much as dipping.
But yet I can walk away from those things, and still be ok. Yeah, sure, round is a shape. My guitars will collect dusts But in the end, I will not be killing myself with poison.
As the new year approaches, I challenge you all to look at the addictive behaviors that have popped out now that you are not feeding the nic bitch. Keep working on being Quit, but don't be afraid to dig deeper and to find other things in your life you can root out. Try to be the best YOU you can be.
As always, most important to this site...Quit on.
~Frazz
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So today I stand here, one week away from 3 years quit and 10 days from the 11th floor. It blows my mind that I could have come this far in such a short period of time. But yet, the desire for a dip, while not totally gone, does not consume me.
This Christmas was great because, not only did I not care that the convenience stores would be closed, but I didn't care if the liquor stores would be closed, either.
See, we are all addicts. We all have addictive personalities in some form or another. When I gave up dip, my drinking increased. Now that I'm dealing with that demon, my desire for food was going up. Now I am tackling both of those demons with better fitness and a love to play guitar with, of course, the newest, oldest, most vintage effects and amp combos alive. Damn near costs as much as dipping.
But yet I can walk away from those things, and still be ok. Yeah, sure, round is a shape. My guitars will collect dusts But in the end, I will not be killing myself with poison.
As the new year approaches, I challenge you all to look at the addictive behaviors that have popped out now that you are not feeding the nic bitch. Keep working on being Quit, but don't be afraid to dig deeper and to find other things in your life you can root out. Try to be the best YOU you can be.
As always, most important to this site...Quit on.
~Frazz
Nice post Frazz got to get a handle on the handle so to speak.
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So today I stand here, one week away from 3 years quit and 10 days from the 11th floor. It blows my mind that I could have come this far in such a short period of time. But yet, the desire for a dip, while not totally gone, does not consume me.
This Christmas was great because, not only did I not care that the convenience stores would be closed, but I didn't care if the liquor stores would be closed, either.
See, we are all addicts. We all have addictive personalities in some form or another. When I gave up dip, my drinking increased. Now that I'm dealing with that demon, my desire for food was going up. Now I am tackling both of those demons with better fitness and a love to play guitar with, of course, the newest, oldest, most vintage effects and amp combos alive. Damn near costs as much as dipping.
But yet I can walk away from those things, and still be ok. Yeah, sure, round is a shape. My guitars will collect dusts But in the end, I will not be killing myself with poison.
As the new year approaches, I challenge you all to look at the addictive behaviors that have popped out now that you are not feeding the nic bitch. Keep working on being Quit, but don't be afraid to dig deeper and to find other things in your life you can root out. Try to be the best YOU you can be.
As always, most important to this site...Quit on.
~Frazz
Nice post Frazz got to get a handle on the handle so to speak.
Thanks for posting this Frazz.....time to stop and take a look around. Happy Holidays
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So today I stand here, one week away from 3 years quit and 10 days from the 11th floor. It blows my mind that I could have come this far in such a short period of time. But yet, the desire for a dip, while not totally gone, does not consume me.
This Christmas was great because, not only did I not care that the convenience stores would be closed, but I didn't care if the liquor stores would be closed, either.
See, we are all addicts. We all have addictive personalities in some form or another. When I gave up dip, my drinking increased. Now that I'm dealing with that demon, my desire for food was going up. Now I am tackling both of those demons with better fitness and a love to play guitar with, of course, the newest, oldest, most vintage effects and amp combos alive. Damn near costs as much as dipping.
But yet I can walk away from those things, and still be ok. Yeah, sure, round is a shape. My guitars will collect dusts But in the end, I will not be killing myself with poison.
As the new year approaches, I challenge you all to look at the addictive behaviors that have popped out now that you are not feeding the nic bitch. Keep working on being Quit, but don't be afraid to dig deeper and to find other things in your life you can root out. Try to be the best YOU you can be.
As always, most important to this site...Quit on.
~Frazz
Nice post Frazz got to get a handle on the handle so to speak.
Thanks for posting this Frazz.....time to stop and take a look around. Happy Holidays
Exactly why I post with this bad ass daily! Thank you for all you do Frazz but most importantly I thank you for your direct supporting my quit! I appreciate you. Just last week myself and Jackson51413 were discussing the fact we r drinking more and need to keep a check on that demon. I've been strongly considering Stopping boos all together, nonetheless I have started drinking less, and much less regular. Quit with you!
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And today a new milestone, not for me, but for my wife...
She gets her comma today.
Who would have thought that, after crushing up her last smokes, we'd be sitting with her at 1,000 days. That's 2,379 in the Frazzled household.
For all you new quitters, welcome. Time to drop your cocks and grab your socks, because we got some quitting to do.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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And today a new milestone, not for me, but for my wife...
She gets her comma today.
Who would have thought that, after crushing up her last smokes, we'd be sitting with her at 1,000 days. That's 2,379 in the Frazzled household.
For all you new quitters, welcome. Time to drop your cocks and grab your socks, because we got some quitting to do.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Fuckin' A!
Quittin with the Frazz Family!
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And today a new milestone, not for me, but for my wife...
She gets her comma today.
Who would have thought that, after crushing up her last smokes, we'd be sitting with her at 1,000 days. That's 2,379 in the Frazzled household.
For all you new quitters, welcome. Time to drop your cocks and grab your socks, because we got some quitting to do.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Fuckin' A!
Quittin with the Frazz Family!
Holy wow. Power couple.
Keep it up folks. Proud as shot of both of you.
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1400. What a ride...and it does get easier.
Connect with your brothers and sisters, work at this together, share in your successes, protect your quit. You never, ever have to experience a Day 1 ever again.
Why would you?
Quit on.
~Frazz
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1400. What a ride...and it does get easier.
Connect with your brothers and sisters, work at this together, share in your successes, protect your quit. You never, ever have to experience a Day 1 ever again.
Why would you?
Quit on.
~Frazz
Awesome bro, love your increased visibility in all the new groups these days ... lots of wisdom, I for one appreciate it!
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1400. What a ride...and it does get easier.
Connect with your brothers and sisters, work at this together, share in your successes, protect your quit. You never, ever have to experience a Day 1 ever again.
Why would you?
Quit on.
~Frazz
Awesome bro, love your increased visibility in all the new groups these days ... lots of wisdom, I for one appreciate it!
Another fine example of BADASSED-quitterary
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1400. What a ride...and it does get easier.
Connect with your brothers and sisters, work at this together, share in your successes, protect your quit. You never, ever have to experience a Day 1 ever again.
Why would you?
Quit on.
~Frazz
Awesome bro, love your increased visibility in all the new groups these days ... lots of wisdom, I for one appreciate it!
Another fine example of BADASSED-quitterary
Sorry I missed this bro. Was getting my ass kicked by a snow storm.
Belated congrats, and thank you for sticking around. You make this place better.
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1400. What a ride...and it does get easier.
Connect with your brothers and sisters, work at this together, share in your successes, protect your quit. You never, ever have to experience a Day 1 ever again.
Why would you?
Quit on.
~Frazz
Awesome bro, love your increased visibility in all the new groups these days ... lots of wisdom, I for one appreciate it!
Another fine example of BADASSED-quitterary
Sorry I missed this bro. Was getting my ass kicked by a snow storm.
Belated congrats, and thank you for sticking around. You make this place better.
Sure glad to have this man in my quit circle!
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1400. What a ride...and it does get easier.
Connect with your brothers and sisters, work at this together, share in your successes, protect your quit. You never, ever have to experience a Day 1 ever again.
Why would you?
Quit on.
~Frazz
Awesome bro, love your increased visibility in all the new groups these days ... lots of wisdom, I for one appreciate it!
Another fine example of BADASSED-quitterary
Sorry I missed this bro. Was getting my ass kicked by a snow storm.
Belated congrats, and thank you for sticking around. You make this place better.
Sure glad to have this man in my quit circle!
I am an April Hall of Famer. For all the new guys posting up here these weeks, I know you, because I was you.
Four years and a day ago I spit out my last dip, and 4 years ago today I flushed my lozenges and started the journey of my quit. I've had many people here along the way to help me succeed. Like many of you, I had struggles in the early part of my quit, including drama in my quit group, a wife who still smoked, and lots of "life problems". I never believed that adding nicotine into any of my problems could make them go away, and that is key - as Scodaddy says, "1 problem + nicotine = 2 problems".
I am here to tell you that if you think you cannot quit, you are likely wrong. I gutted a can to a can and a half of Kodiak a day for more than a decade. My mind and body rewired and healed over time. It hurt like a motherfucker at first. Today I don't even think about dip, and none of the lying an cheating behaviors enter my mind.
I damn near got my ass kicked at work when a buddy, who knew I was quit, asked me if I wanted one - he handed me his can, I packed it, and then let it fall to the ground like pixie dust and I giggled hysterically. I saw the desperation on his face as a dip was being stepped on in the warehouse. I saw him picking up what was left later, and I knew how much of a slav he was...and how much of one I had been.
I read the horrifying story Capt. Kylos wrote about his friend, Randy, who lost his life to nicotine addiction. It was a terrible death, and one I hope I will never encounter. It made my quit stronger, gave me more resolve.
One more reason to say 'Finger' to UST and all of their supporters.
Today I give back to the site that I believe has saved my life. My wife is quit with me now - we'll post a combined 2,544 days today - and I think I'll celebrate by having a quiet, peace day of...Quit.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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1400. What a ride...and it does get easier.
Connect with your brothers and sisters, work at this together, share in your successes, protect your quit. You never, ever have to experience a Day 1 ever again.
Why would you?
Quit on.
~Frazz
Awesome bro, love your increased visibility in all the new groups these days ... lots of wisdom, I for one appreciate it!
Another fine example of BADASSED-quitterary
Sorry I missed this bro. Was getting my ass kicked by a snow storm.
Belated congrats, and thank you for sticking around. You make this place better.
Sure glad to have this man in my quit circle!
I am an April Hall of Famer. For all the new guys posting up here these weeks, I know you, because I was you.
Four years and a day ago I spit out my last dip, and 4 years ago today I flushed my lozenges and started the journey of my quit. I've had many people here along the way to help me succeed. Like many of you, I had struggles in the early part of my quit, including drama in my quit group, a wife who still smoked, and lots of "life problems". I never believed that adding nicotine into any of my problems could make them go away, and that is key - as Scodaddy says, "1 problem + nicotine = 2 problems".
I am here to tell you that if you think you cannot quit, you are likely wrong. I gutted a can to a can and a half of Kodiak a day for more than a decade. My mind and body rewired and healed over time. It hurt like a motherfucker at first. Today I don't even think about dip, and none of the lying an cheating behaviors enter my mind.
I damn near got my ass kicked at work when a buddy, who knew I was quit, asked me if I wanted one - he handed me his can, I packed it, and then let it fall to the ground like pixie dust and I giggled hysterically. I saw the desperation on his face as a dip was being stepped on in the warehouse. I saw him picking up what was left later, and I knew how much of a slav he was...and how much of one I had been.
I read the horrifying story Capt. Kylos wrote about his friend, Randy, who lost his life to nicotine addiction. It was a terrible death, and one I hope I will never encounter. It made my quit stronger, gave me more resolve.
One more reason to say 'Finger' to UST and all of their supporters.
Today I give back to the site that I believe has saved my life. My wife is quit with me now - we'll post a combined 2,544 days today - and I think I'll celebrate by having a quiet, peace day of...Quit.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congratulations and thank you. As one of the leaders on this site you put in time and do a lot behind the scenes that we don't see. Your efforts help us win at something we consistently lost at. Enjoy another day of freedom!
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1400. What a ride...and it does get easier.
Connect with your brothers and sisters, work at this together, share in your successes, protect your quit. You never, ever have to experience a Day 1 ever again.
Why would you?
Quit on.
~Frazz
Awesome bro, love your increased visibility in all the new groups these days ... lots of wisdom, I for one appreciate it!
Another fine example of BADASSED-quitterary
Sorry I missed this bro. Was getting my ass kicked by a snow storm.
Belated congrats, and thank you for sticking around. You make this place better.
Sure glad to have this man in my quit circle!
I am an April Hall of Famer. For all the new guys posting up here these weeks, I know you, because I was you.
Four years and a day ago I spit out my last dip, and 4 years ago today I flushed my lozenges and started the journey of my quit. I've had many people here along the way to help me succeed. Like many of you, I had struggles in the early part of my quit, including drama in my quit group, a wife who still smoked, and lots of "life problems". I never believed that adding nicotine into any of my problems could make them go away, and that is key - as Scodaddy says, "1 problem + nicotine = 2 problems".
I am here to tell you that if you think you cannot quit, you are likely wrong. I gutted a can to a can and a half of Kodiak a day for more than a decade. My mind and body rewired and healed over time. It hurt like a motherfucker at first. Today I don't even think about dip, and none of the lying an cheating behaviors enter my mind.
I damn near got my ass kicked at work when a buddy, who knew I was quit, asked me if I wanted one - he handed me his can, I packed it, and then let it fall to the ground like pixie dust and I giggled hysterically. I saw the desperation on his face as a dip was being stepped on in the warehouse. I saw him picking up what was left later, and I knew how much of a slav he was...and how much of one I had been.
I read the horrifying story Capt. Kylos wrote about his friend, Randy, who lost his life to nicotine addiction. It was a terrible death, and one I hope I will never encounter. It made my quit stronger, gave me more resolve.
One more reason to say 'Finger' to UST and all of their supporters.
Today I give back to the site that I believe has saved my life. My wife is quit with me now - we'll post a combined 2,544 days today - and I think I'll celebrate by having a quiet, peace day of...Quit.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congratulations and thank you. As one of the leaders on this site you put in time and do a lot behind the scenes that we don't see. Your efforts help us win at something we consistently lost at. Enjoy another day of freedom!
Seconded ... and HUGE congrats on the 4th year milestone.
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1400. What a ride...and it does get easier.
Connect with your brothers and sisters, work at this together, share in your successes, protect your quit. You never, ever have to experience a Day 1 ever again.
Why would you?
Quit on.
~Frazz
Awesome bro, love your increased visibility in all the new groups these days ... lots of wisdom, I for one appreciate it!
Another fine example of BADASSED-quitterary
Sorry I missed this bro. Was getting my ass kicked by a snow storm.
Belated congrats, and thank you for sticking around. You make this place better.
Sure glad to have this man in my quit circle!
I am an April Hall of Famer. For all the new guys posting up here these weeks, I know you, because I was you.
Four years and a day ago I spit out my last dip, and 4 years ago today I flushed my lozenges and started the journey of my quit. I've had many people here along the way to help me succeed. Like many of you, I had struggles in the early part of my quit, including drama in my quit group, a wife who still smoked, and lots of "life problems". I never believed that adding nicotine into any of my problems could make them go away, and that is key - as Scodaddy says, "1 problem + nicotine = 2 problems".
I am here to tell you that if you think you cannot quit, you are likely wrong. I gutted a can to a can and a half of Kodiak a day for more than a decade. My mind and body rewired and healed over time. It hurt like a motherfucker at first. Today I don't even think about dip, and none of the lying an cheating behaviors enter my mind.
I damn near got my ass kicked at work when a buddy, who knew I was quit, asked me if I wanted one - he handed me his can, I packed it, and then let it fall to the ground like pixie dust and I giggled hysterically. I saw the desperation on his face as a dip was being stepped on in the warehouse. I saw him picking up what was left later, and I knew how much of a slav he was...and how much of one I had been.
I read the horrifying story Capt. Kylos wrote about his friend, Randy, who lost his life to nicotine addiction. It was a terrible death, and one I hope I will never encounter. It made my quit stronger, gave me more resolve.
One more reason to say 'Finger' to UST and all of their supporters.
Today I give back to the site that I believe has saved my life. My wife is quit with me now - we'll post a combined 2,544 days today - and I think I'll celebrate by having a quiet, peace day of...Quit.
Quit on.
~Frazz
Congratulations and thank you. As one of the leaders on this site you put in time and do a lot behind the scenes that we don't see. Your efforts help us win at something we consistently lost at. Enjoy another day of freedom!
Seconded ... and HUGE congrats on the 4th year milestone.
On your six Frazz.... 'oh yeah'
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4 years! Keep showing us the way!
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4 years! Keep showing us the way!
That is a lot of quit in a row. LOVE IT!
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4 years! Keep showing us the way!
That is a lot of quit in a row. LOVE IT!
:wub: love me some frazz
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4 years! Keep showing us the way!
That is a lot of quit in a row. LOVE IT!
:wub: love me some frazz
congrats on 4 years, very nice!
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4 years! Keep showing us the way!
That is a lot of quit in a row. LOVE IT!
:wub: love me some frazz
congrats on 4 years, very nice!
Congrats brother!!!!
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So today I hit 1,500. A comma and a half. Not long from when I posted in here last, but seems a long time ago when I first quit dip, and was in the shoes of many of the people who are reading the Intros here for the first time, trying to decide if being Quit is the way to be.
I want to tell you...it is. It is not easy, by any means. This Nic Bitch will pull you all over the place, and try to take back the soul she once owned.
But we have a solution for you. It is called Brotherhood. You and a band of men and women will form a cohesive group that is committed to declaring war on the Nic Bitch every day, and standing firm in your promise that you will not use nicotine in any form. We do it for 24 hours. Yep, that's the secret.
Yes, posting roll is essential to how we do this, and I don't miss it for anything. It is the foundation of how a bunch of addicts (and we all are) can earn back some trust and respect. It comes over time.
1500 days ago I tossed my last can. You can get through today, and one by one they will add up. We do it together.
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So today I hit 1,500. A comma and a half. Not long from when I posted in here last, but seems a long time ago when I first quit dip, and was in the shoes of many of the people who are reading the Intros here for the first time, trying to decide if being Quit is the way to be.
I want to tell you...it is. It is not easy, by any means. This Nic Bitch will pull you all over the place, and try to take back the soul she once owned.
But we have a solution for you. It is called Brotherhood. You and a band of men and women will form a cohesive group that is committed to declaring war on the Nic Bitch every day, and standing firm in your promise that you will not use nicotine in any form. We do it for 24 hours. Yep, that's the secret.
Yes, posting roll is essential to how we do this, and I don't miss it for anything. It is the foundation of how a bunch of addicts (and we all are) can earn back some trust and respect. It comes over time.
1500 days ago I tossed my last can. You can get through today, and one by one they will add up. We do it together.
I'll quit with you any and every day frazz. 'worship'
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So today I hit 1,500. A comma and a half. Not long from when I posted in here last, but seems a long time ago when I first quit dip, and was in the shoes of many of the people who are reading the Intros here for the first time, trying to decide if being Quit is the way to be.
I want to tell you...it is. It is not easy, by any means. This Nic Bitch will pull you all over the place, and try to take back the soul she once owned.
But we have a solution for you. It is called Brotherhood. You and a band of men and women will form a cohesive group that is committed to declaring war on the Nic Bitch every day, and standing firm in your promise that you will not use nicotine in any form. We do it for 24 hours. Yep, that's the secret.
Yes, posting roll is essential to how we do this, and I don't miss it for anything. It is the foundation of how a bunch of addicts (and we all are) can earn back some trust and respect. It comes over time.
1500 days ago I tossed my last can. You can get through today, and one by one they will add up. We do it together.
I'll quit with you any and every day frazz. 'worship'
Me too, sir.
NAFAR.
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So today I hit 1,500. A comma and a half. Not long from when I posted in here last, but seems a long time ago when I first quit dip, and was in the shoes of many of the people who are reading the Intros here for the first time, trying to decide if being Quit is the way to be.
I want to tell you...it is. It is not easy, by any means. This Nic Bitch will pull you all over the place, and try to take back the soul she once owned.
But we have a solution for you. It is called Brotherhood. You and a band of men and women will form a cohesive group that is committed to declaring war on the Nic Bitch every day, and standing firm in your promise that you will not use nicotine in any form. We do it for 24 hours. Yep, that's the secret.
Yes, posting roll is essential to how we do this, and I don't miss it for anything. It is the foundation of how a bunch of addicts (and we all are) can earn back some trust and respect. It comes over time.
1500 days ago I tossed my last can. You can get through today, and one by one they will add up. We do it together.
I'll quit with you any and every day frazz. 'worship'
Me too, sir.
NAFAR.
1,500 days is just astounding to an April Ape like myself, Congratulations!
I'll get there in exactly 1,463 days, haha!
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So today I hit 1,500. A comma and a half. Not long from when I posted in here last, but seems a long time ago when I first quit dip, and was in the shoes of many of the people who are reading the Intros here for the first time, trying to decide if being Quit is the way to be.
I want to tell you...it is. It is not easy, by any means. This Nic Bitch will pull you all over the place, and try to take back the soul she once owned.
But we have a solution for you. It is called Brotherhood. You and a band of men and women will form a cohesive group that is committed to declaring war on the Nic Bitch every day, and standing firm in your promise that you will not use nicotine in any form. We do it for 24 hours. Yep, that's the secret.
Yes, posting roll is essential to how we do this, and I don't miss it for anything. It is the foundation of how a bunch of addicts (and we all are) can earn back some trust and respect. It comes over time.
1500 days ago I tossed my last can. You can get through today, and one by one they will add up. We do it together.
I'll quit with you any and every day frazz. 'worship'
Me too, sir.
NAFAR.
1,500 days is just astounding to an April Ape like myself, Congratulations!
I'll get there in exactly 1,463 days, haha!
Adding another day w the Frazzman and his Kgirl
'oh yeah'
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So today I hit 1,500. A comma and a half. Not long from when I posted in here last, but seems a long time ago when I first quit dip, and was in the shoes of many of the people who are reading the Intros here for the first time, trying to decide if being Quit is the way to be.
I want to tell you...it is. It is not easy, by any means. This Nic Bitch will pull you all over the place, and try to take back the soul she once owned.
But we have a solution for you. It is called Brotherhood. You and a band of men and women will form a cohesive group that is committed to declaring war on the Nic Bitch every day, and standing firm in your promise that you will not use nicotine in any form. We do it for 24 hours. Yep, that's the secret.
Yes, posting roll is essential to how we do this, and I don't miss it for anything. It is the foundation of how a bunch of addicts (and we all are) can earn back some trust and respect. It comes over time.
1500 days ago I tossed my last can. You can get through today, and one by one they will add up. We do it together.
I'll quit with you any and every day frazz. 'worship'
Me too, sir.
NAFAR.
1,500 days is just astounding to an April Ape like myself, Congratulations!
I'll get there in exactly 1,463 days, haha!
Adding another day w the Frazzman and his Kgirl
'oh yeah'
Great Job Mr. Frazzled.
QLFEDD ODAAT and NAFAR
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So today I hit 1,500. A comma and a half. Not long from when I posted in here last, but seems a long time ago when I first quit dip, and was in the shoes of many of the people who are reading the Intros here for the first time, trying to decide if being Quit is the way to be.
I want to tell you...it is. It is not easy, by any means. This Nic Bitch will pull you all over the place, and try to take back the soul she once owned.
But we have a solution for you. It is called Brotherhood. You and a band of men and women will form a cohesive group that is committed to declaring war on the Nic Bitch every day, and standing firm in your promise that you will not use nicotine in any form. We do it for 24 hours. Yep, that's the secret.
Yes, posting roll is essential to how we do this, and I don't miss it for anything. It is the foundation of how a bunch of addicts (and we all are) can earn back some trust and respect. It comes over time.
1500 days ago I tossed my last can. You can get through today, and one by one they will add up. We do it together.
I'll quit with you any and every day frazz. 'worship'
Me too, sir.
NAFAR.
1,500 days is just astounding to an April Ape like myself, Congratulations!
I'll get there in exactly 1,463 days, haha!
Adding another day w the Frazzman and his Kgirl
'oh yeah'
Great Job Mr. Frazzled.
QLFEDD ODAAT and NAFAR
'oh yeah' Badass Sir! I'll quit with you everyday.
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1600 days the past Wednesday. Where does the time go? One thing that stands out to me each day is that I learn something new, I can help someone new, I can be someone's lifeline in case they get stuck.
You can do that at day 10 or Day 30. Brotherhood is where it's at guys...in all honesty, it is what make this a daily activity of "quitting" to the mindset of being Quit.
So let's go be Quit tomorrow, instead of just quitting. The status of awareness that you are Quit is so much more than just quitting every day,
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Thanks frazzled for your commitment and knowledge, and I will say that's what I love about ktc always something to learn if you just give effort to find it! 1600 is frigging awesome! I quit with you today my brother!
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Thanks frazzled for your commitment and knowledge, and I will say that's what I love about ktc always something to learn if you just give effort to find it! 1600 is frigging awesome! I quit with you today my brother!
Wow Frazz 1600 that is bad ass keep sticking it to big tobacco odaat and helping bring young and seasoned quitters w you!
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I hit 1700 fifteen days ago. That means, in my house with the Mrs., there are 3050 days of quit. That's 3 commas for those scoring at home...
When I first started out here, I had no idea I would ever get to Day 5 much less than the Hall. Now I've hit the Hall 17 times over. I am amazed at the support that comes every day. You guys rock, and I am so grateful for being allowed to be part of this community.
For those who are new, who have yet to hit a Day 1...just do it. You are so close to freedom. Freedom is awesome. Freedom is why I come here every day.
Quit on.
~Frazz
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I hit 1700 fifteen days ago. That means, in my house with the Mrs., there are 3050 days of quit. That's 3 commas for those scoring at home...
When I first started out here, I had no idea I would ever get to Day 5 much less than the Hall. Now I've hit the Hall 17 times over. I am amazed at the support that comes every day. You guys rock, and I am so grateful for being allowed to be part of this community.
For those who are new, who have yet to hit a Day 1...just do it. You are so close to freedom. Freedom is awesome. Freedom is why I come here every day.
Quit on.
~Frazz
17th floor bet that's a helluva view! As always thanks and continue on your journey! Damn proud to be quit with you today my brother!
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You rock Frazz! That is more days than my toasted brain can even compute right now. LOL
DAY 10 for me tomorrow and I vow to make it! I quit with you.
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Five years. Not 5 days. Years. I am amazed.
Five years ago, I tossed out my last dip. I was quit, but I had no idea what that meant. I was freaking out, and found this site a day later.
In those 5 years, I have learned what it means to be Quit (see what I did there?). Being Quit is completely different that quitting. It is a mindset, it is a statement against nicotine that I am no longer a slave. I am free.
Grab onto that freedom, men. It is yours for the taking. Post roll, give away the Quit you have, and you will be amazed at what happens in the process.
Quit on.
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Five years. Not 5 days. Years. I am amazed.
Five years ago, I tossed out my last dip. I was quit, but I had no idea what that meant. I was freaking out, and found this site a day later.
In those 5 years, I have learned what it means to be Quit (see what I did there?). Being Quit is completely different that quitting. It is a mindset, it is a statement against nicotine that I am no longer a slave. I am free.
Grab onto that freedom, men. It is yours for the taking. Post roll, give away the Quit you have, and you will be amazed at what happens in the process.
Quit on.
Frazzled my brother I'm very glad that you're on the ktc side,guy's like you that paved the way for addicts like me! Thanks, God bless and congratulations on 5 years! Wow.....just......Wow
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Five years. Not 5 days. Years. I am amazed.
Five years ago, I tossed out my last dip. I was quit, but I had no idea what that meant. I was freaking out, and found this site a day later.
In those 5 years, I have learned what it means to be Quit (see what I did there?). Being Quit is completely different that quitting. It is a mindset, it is a statement against nicotine that I am no longer a slave. I am free.
Grab onto that freedom, men. It is yours for the taking. Post roll, give away the Quit you have, and you will be amazed at what happens in the process.
Quit on.
I quit with you Frazzled! Congrats man and thank you for your help..I am on day 4 so I have a long ways to go but we can all do this together...Quit on Brothers
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Five years. Not 5 days. Years. I am amazed.
Five years ago, I tossed out my last dip. I was quit, but I had no idea what that meant. I was freaking out, and found this site a day later.
In those 5 years, I have learned what it means to be Quit (see what I did there?). Being Quit is completely different that quitting. It is a mindset, it is a statement against nicotine that I am no longer a slave. I am free.
Grab onto that freedom, men. It is yours for the taking. Post roll, give away the Quit you have, and you will be amazed at what happens in the process.
Quit on.
Frazzled my brother I'm very glad that you're on the ktc side,guy's like you that paved the way for addicts like me! Thanks, God bless and congratulations on 5 years! Wow.....just......Wow
Wow.... Just... Wow
............OR..............
Damn... Just....Damn!
Way salty Strong Fraz.
Congrats.
Rawls 413
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1900 days today. I remember that first day like it was yesterday. I dare not forget, because if I forget, I am sure to die.
I don't want to die. Not because I am addicted to a stupid plant. No fucking way. Not going down that way.
With the Mrs. at 1520 days today, we have cheated Big Tobacco of 3,420 days' of profits.
Fuck them.
Fuck cancer.
Just Quit.
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1900 days today. I remember that first day like it was yesterday. I dare not forget, because if I forget, I am sure to die.
I don't want to die. Not because I am addicted to a stupid plant. No fucking way. Not going down that way.
With the Mrs. at 1520 days today, we have cheated Big Tobacco of 3,420 days' of profits.
Fuck them.
Fuck cancer.
Just Quit.
Congrats on your 19th floor!!
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1900 days today. I remember that first day like it was yesterday. I dare not forget, because if I forget, I am sure to die.
I don't want to die. Not because I am addicted to a stupid plant. No fucking way. Not going down that way.
With the Mrs. at 1520 days today, we have cheated Big Tobacco of 3,420 days' of profits.
Fuck them.
Fuck cancer.
Just Quit.
Congrats on your 19th floor!!
Great work Fraz,
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1900 days today. I remember that first day like it was yesterday. I dare not forget, because if I forget, I am sure to die.
I don't want to die. Not because I am addicted to a stupid plant. No fucking way. Not going down that way.
With the Mrs. at 1520 days today, we have cheated Big Tobacco of 3,420 days' of profits.
Fuck them.
Fuck cancer.
Just Quit.
Congrats on your 19th floor!!
Great work Fraz,
Love your attitude Frazzled. Congrats on winning every day.
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'Birthday'
Frazzled!
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Great intro Frazz. Proud to quit with another Minnesota brother, one day at a time. We are planning a quit together on Sunday for the Vikes if you can make it.
Viking- Day 40
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6 years is unbelievably Badass Frazz! Congrats!!! And thanks for all you do around here.
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6 years is unbelievably Badass Frazz! Congrats!!! And thanks for all you do around here.
Frazzled.....congrats on your 6 years quit!
And thanks for fighting the fight and showing us it can be maintained.
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6 years is unbelievably Badass Frazz! Congrats!!! And thanks for all you do around here.
Frazzled.....congrats on your 6 years quit!
And thanks for fighting the fight and showing us it can be maintained.
Congrats on Year 6. Way to pay it forward and continue the pursuit to change lives for the better!
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You rock Frazz! That is more days than my toasted brain can even compute right now. LOL
DAY 10 for me tomorrow and I vow to make it! I quit with you.
6 years is awesome this quote above is a testament to what leaders like you help addicts like us accomplish...
Thank you sir. And congrats on another solid year of both quit and paving the way.
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You rock Frazz! That is more days than my toasted brain can even compute right now. LOL
DAY 10 for me tomorrow and I vow to make it! I quit with you.
6 years is awesome this quote above is a testament to what leaders like you help addicts like us accomplish...
Thank you sir. And congrats on another solid year of both quit and paving the way.
Congratulations frazzled brother! 6 years is kinda well just plain badass!
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6 years...then 2200 days...all in a week.
You can do this. I am evidence of this. There was no way I could have imagined that many days ago that I could give up dip for a day, much less a week.
For those who are reading intros and trying to decide if it is time to quit...do it now. There is nothing to fear.
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6 years...then 2200 days...all in a week.
You can do this. I am evidence of this. There was no way I could have imagined that many days ago that I could give up dip for a day, much less a week.
For those who are reading intros and trying to decide if it is time to quit...do it now. There is nothing to fear.
Awesome. Congrats.
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Two-Thousand, Four Hundred days of pure baddassery! Congratulations, good Sir (and I use that term loosely!!)
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Two-Thousand, Four Hundred days of pure baddassery! Congratulations, good Sir (and I use that term loosely!!)
Congrats on 24th floor!
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Two-Thousand, Four Hundred days of pure baddassery! Congratulations, good Sir (and I use that term loosely!!)
Congrats on 24th floor!
'party' Congrats on hitting the 24th floor!!! 'party'
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Two-Thousand, Four Hundred days of pure baddassery! Congratulations, good Sir (and I use that term loosely!!)
Congrats on 24th floor!
'party' Congrats on hitting the 24th floor!!! 'party'
The view from the 24th floor is awesome.
I have not had a craving in months, maybe years even.
I have not had dip dreams in any recent timeframe.
I am sure I just jinxed myself with all of that. 'Finger'
Being Quit, the mindset that nicotine i=is off the table, that I have closed the door, that I don't do that anymore, is absolute freedom.
Get to that point. Burn your boats. Make sure there is never any way you could go back. Build a network of friends who have your back at all times. That is the key to success.
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On Sunday, I hit 2,500 days Quit. A double-dangle and a half, in KTC parlance. It was something I was looking forward to celebrating.
The night before, my wife got a phone call. She was sobbing uncontrollably. She had to hand the phone to me. I ended up talking to out nephew for about 15-20 minutes...God, I don't know how long...just providing support as much as I could.
Our brother-in-law had killed himself on Friday night, and the new was just getting passed around the family.
I had to play in church on that Sunday. I was on electric guitar, and the set was pretty guitar-heavy. I could not let this stop me. I had to move forward. I came home to a wife who was utterly devastated by the loss of someone she had known for 38 years.
We wept together, we mourned together, we called in a pastor to help us with our grief on Monday.
And you know what? Even through all of this, neither she nor I thought one of grabbing a tin or a smoke.
That is the essence of being Quit. Of not just doing, but letting that entire consciousness of "I'm not like that anymore" flow through our minds and souls.
So today I hit 2,502. I will have to ensure a visitation on Friday and a Mass on Saturday. It is going to suck. My nephew held on to me yesterday evening and just wept uncontrollably at the loss of his Dad.
No matter what, nicotine will not cross these lips. It will help nothing.
Quit on...
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My prayers are with you Frazz. You’re right about nicotine. “That’s not me.” is our mantra now. Just hang on to what you have. You have a lot. We all do.
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On Sunday, I hit 2,500 days Quit. A double-dangle and a half, in KTC parlance. It was something I was looking forward to celebrating.
The night before, my wife got a phone call. She was sobbing uncontrollably. She had to hand the phone to me. I ended up talking to out nephew for about 15-20 minutes...God, I don't know how long...just providing support as much as I could.
Our brother-in-law had killed himself on Friday night, and the new was just getting passed around the family.
I had to play in church on that Sunday. I was on electric guitar, and the set was pretty guitar-heavy. I could not let this stop me. I had to move forward. I came home to a wife who was utterly devastated by the loss of someone she had known for 38 years.
We wept together, we mourned together, we called in a pastor to help us with our grief on Monday.
And you know what? Even through all of this, neither she nor I thought one of grabbing a tin or a smoke.
That is the essence of being Quit. Of not just doing, but letting that entire consciousness of "I'm not like that anymore" flow through our minds and souls.
So today I hit 2,502. I will have to ensure a visitation on Friday and a Mass on Saturday. It is going to suck. My nephew held on to me yesterday evening and just wept uncontrollably at the loss of his Dad.
No matter what, nicotine will not cross these lips. It will help nothing.
Quit on...
Prayer for you and yours...
Congrats on 2500
Thanks for sharing. KTC is real.....
I quit with you today.
Rawls 1086
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On Sunday, I hit 2,500 days Quit. A double-dangle and a half, in KTC parlance. It was something I was looking forward to celebrating.
The night before, my wife got a phone call. She was sobbing uncontrollably. She had to hand the phone to me. I ended up talking to out nephew for about 15-20 minutes...God, I don't know how long...just providing support as much as I could.
Our brother-in-law had killed himself on Friday night, and the new was just getting passed around the family.
I had to play in church on that Sunday. I was on electric guitar, and the set was pretty guitar-heavy. I could not let this stop me. I had to move forward. I came home to a wife who was utterly devastated by the loss of someone she had known for 38 years.
We wept together, we mourned together, we called in a pastor to help us with our grief on Monday.
And you know what? Even through all of this, neither she nor I thought one of grabbing a tin or a smoke.
That is the essence of being Quit. Of not just doing, but letting that entire consciousness of "I'm not like that anymore" flow through our minds and souls.
So today I hit 2,502. I will have to ensure a visitation on Friday and a Mass on Saturday. It is going to suck. My nephew held on to me yesterday evening and just wept uncontrollably at the loss of his Dad.
No matter what, nicotine will not cross these lips. It will help nothing.
Quit on...
Prayer for you and yours...
Congrats on 2500
Thanks for sharing. KTC is real.....
I quit with you today.
Rawls 1086
I like you Frazz! YouÂ’re a straight shooter no matter who it is you donÂ’t hold back you preach Quit and thatÂ’s what weÂ’re here for
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Congrats on your 7 years quit and thank you!
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Congrats on your 7 years quit and thank you!
7 years...... BA!
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Thanks, folks. Yes, today is my 7th year anniversary. As the years have gone by, the cravings have all but disappeared, and I don't even think about nicotine anymore. It is a wonderful freedom that I am able to experience after years ad years of slavery.
No more wondering if what was left in my tin would make it for the day.
No more figuring out how I was going to pay for it.
No more asking the Mrs. to pick me up a can when she got smokes.
This truly is freedom. For those whoa re just starting, just get on with it. It will suck at first, but the benefits are outstanding. I have new problems now, mostly RA, but I don't have to add on to my issues with nicotine.
Let's roll...
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Congratulations on the 7 year quit and thank you for keeping the bullshitters in line around here brother!
Keep Pounding!
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This man is one badass quitter. One that I have a lot of respect for , heÂ’s a straight shooter my kind of quitter! Keep shooting straight my brother! Congratulations
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Great job on 7 years, Frazz! And thanks for showing all us behind you how it is done! 'party'
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Congrats on 7 years. Truly a great accomplishment. Celebrate it. Sorry for your loss.
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Congrats on 7 years!! And thanks for sticking around to yell at us newbs!!
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2600 days ago I set my can down. Actually, I had none left, and made a decision to just Quit. Didn't find this site until a day later.
All of those 2600 days were individual days. Some were great, some sucked ass. But I got through all of those days by facing each day - by itself - without thinking about forever.
Today I am thinking about my 2600th day. I'll let tomorrow worry about tomorrow.
Let's do this...
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2600 days ago I set my can down. Actually, I had none left, and made a decision to just Quit. Didn't find this site until a day later.
All of those 2600 days were individual days. Some were great, some sucked ass. But I got through all of those days by facing each day - by itself - without thinking about forever.
Today I am thinking about my 2600th day. I'll let tomorrow worry about tomorrow.
Let's do this...
Awesome! Congrats on the 26th floor frazz!
Thanks.
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2,700 days. A HOF plus 2600 days.
There is never a reason...ever...for going back. I post here because it has saved my life. If you're just starting out, join us and you will find freedom that comes from making a simple promise every day.
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2,700 days. A HOF plus 2600 days.
There is never a reason...ever...for going back. I post here because it has saved my life. If you're just starting out, join us and you will find freedom that comes from making a simple promise every day.
CONGRATS ON YOUR 27TH FLOOR
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2,700 days. A HOF plus 2600 days.
There is never a reason...ever...for going back. I post here because it has saved my life. If you're just starting out, join us and you will find freedom that comes from making a simple promise every day.
CONGRATS ON YOUR 27TH FLOOR
Sorry IÂ’m late. Congratulations frazzled thatÂ’s some badass quit!
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And we're at 2,800 days now. Time just simply keeps marching forward, further and further away from death in a plastic can.
If I can do 2,800 days, how about you new guys? This site is what saved my ass from cancer and gum disease and all of the BS nicotine can bring.
Dump it, flush it, whatever you have to do. Get right and get going. You're going to have to try to catch me.
And I'll be on roll tomorrow, and my word has been good for 2,800 days.
Let's do this...
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Congratulations Frazz!
Damn impressive!!
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Congrats Frazz!
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Very nice. Congrats, brother!
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Grats Frazzman!