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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: oakTree on July 04, 2015, 03:08:00 PM
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Hello,
This is the place I need to be. I stopped smoking nicotine on December 21, 2005(started in '84). I dipped when i couldn't smoke, i.e. during school, on the baseball field, etc.. I took a job as a career firefighter in 2008. Most of the guys on my shift chew. Like a complete DIPshit, I joined in sometime in 2012, springtime, IIRC. (I'm watching one of my guys pack one in as I write this). Yes, I let the bitch creep back and take over. I was complacent. I frigged up. I will never let that happen again.
I've chosen the name of oakTree to symbolize my desire and commitment to have the strength and endurance of the mighty oak. Admittedly, I feel a bit more like a sapling today but I will endure.
Not sure if I posted roll correctly.
I think my foggy, dense head understands the formula. Brotherhood+Accountability=Quit
Thanks for having me. Oh, and eat shit, NIC!
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Hello,
This is the place I need to be. I stopped smoking nicotine on December 21, 2007. I took a job as a career firefighter in 2008. Most of the guys on my shift chew. Like a complete DIPshit, I joined in sometime in 2012, springtime, IIRC. (I'm watching one of my guys pack one in as I write this). Yes, I let the bitch creep back and take over. I was complacent. I frigged up. I will never let that happen again.
I've chosen the name of oakTree to symbolize my desire and commitment to have the strength and endurance of the mighty oak. Admittedly, I feel a bit more like a sapling today but I will endure.
Not sure if I posted roll correctly, but I think I did.
I think my foggy, dense head understands the formula. Brotherhood+Accountability=Quit
Thanks for having me. Oh, and eat dirt, NIC!
Good job oak tree! We post roll every damn day (EDD ) one day at a time (Odaat )! Drink plenty water, exercise , the craves will suck ,hell it will all suck till it don't but worth every damn second of it! You're gonna be an irritable asshole at times that's what this place is for, come on here bitch,scream just blow off steam we can handle because we've all been there and we understand, don't take it out on your family or co-workers. They didn't force you to put the shit in your mouth! Use gum, fake chew,candy, whatever it takes to keep your freedom! Damn proud to be quit with you! Remember this is your quit, own it! Only one that can make you fail is you!
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Thanks, pab1964. I am definitely an irritable asshole and it definitely does suck. And my fiancé is sick of me, which is the worst part of this mess I've made. You're right, I try not to take it out on her but she still gets the brunt of my assholeness. I'm going to have to get her flowers every other day, at least, until the dust settles.
I'm kind of sick of myself, but that self-loathing is part of this mental illness - what helps perpetuate this self-destructive path of lunacy. I'm just riding this wave now. One day, one hour, one minute at a time.
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Thanks, pab1964. I am definitely an irritable asshole and it definitely does suck. And my fiancé is sick of me, which is the worst part of this mess I've made. You're right, I try not to take it out on her but she still gets the brunt of my assholeness. I'm going to have to get her flowers every other day, at least, until the dust settles.
I'm kind of sick of myself, but that self-loathing is part of this mental illness - what helps perpetuate this self-destructive path of lunacy. I'm just riding this wave now. One day, one hour, one minute at a time.
You got it my friend it's 99 percent mental! Explain to her what's going on and that you will get back to somewhat Nirmal and be a much better man. Quit on my friend!
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Thanks, pab1964. I am definitely an irritable asshole and it definitely does suck. And my fiancé is sick of me, which is the worst part of this mess I've made. You're right, I try not to take it out on her but she still gets the brunt of my assholeness. I'm going to have to get her flowers every other day, at least, until the dust settles.
I'm kind of sick of myself, but that self-loathing is part of this mental illness - what helps perpetuate this self-destructive path of lunacy. I'm just riding this wave now. One day, one hour, one minute at a time.
You got it my friend it's 99 percent mental! Explain to her what's going on and that you will get back to somewhat Nirmal and be a much better man. Quit on my friend!
The irritability will fade quickly, unless you were born an irritable asshole like pab! Haha
You sound like a pretty competitive dude. One thing that really helps mentally is shifting a focus to winning. You don't lose on many things you attempt, but you lost ever day to this addiction for a whole lot of days. And really - it is a nasty expensive and dangerous addiction. Now, every day you are winning. A day might at first not seem like a big win, but it is huge! One day at a time you are making great strides.
Nice job oak!
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Thanks, worktowin. I won yesterday and I plan on winning today, too. We'll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.
I really do appreciate the words of encouragement. I'm new here but can already feel the strength of this brotherhood.
Strong like oak.
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Here's an idea...........rage and rant here. Don't take it out on loved ones, it's not their fault. I haven't been called an asshole for weeks here, so feel free to give me your best shot.
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Very well, thumblewort, what in the wide world of sports is up with your avatar or whatever the eff that picture under your name is?!?...
Asshole.
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Very well, thumblewort, what in the wide world of sports is up with your avatar or whatever the eff that picture under your name is?!?...
Asshole.
Lol! You effen with the wrong dog! This shit gonna be funny! Be easy on him wort! Nah he probably just ignore, but maybe when he reiterates you can keep your mind off the bitch. It works for most, roll with it! Quitting with you today badass!
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I actually brushed my teeth before bed last night. Something I have not done in longer than I care to admit. I would go to bed with a lip in every night. If I got up during the night, more often than not, I would have to restart the shut down process. Rucking fediculous.
ODAAT.
Serenity now.
Strong like oak.
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I actually brushed my teeth before bed last night. Something I have not done in longer than I care to admit. I would go to bed with a lip in every night. If I got up during the night, more often than not, I would have to restart the shut down process. Rucking fediculous.
ODAAT.
Serenity now.
Strong like oak.
What a crock huh oak? So nice to get up in the morning and not have to look for that asshole who shit in your mouth while you were asleep! Keep writing it only makes your quit stronger! I like you, seem to have what it takes to get this done . Don't let me and yourself down beat this shit! Damn proud to be quit with you my friend!
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I just posted this in medi's intro and I need to remember for myself...
You have to know and accept that there is no option of using nicotine, in any form, ever again. Every single one of us is an addict. It is a mental illness. We are self-sabotaging and self-destructive creatures. We have the choice to take back control, though. It is not easy. It hasn't been easy for anyone before you, it is not easy for me, and it will not be easy for you. The best things in life, as they say... You are here and you are definitely not alone. Bottom line, this is your quit and only you can decide to ride out the shitstorm and trust all these folks that it's worth making it to the other side. We can be shitstorm riding brothers, crap cowboys, if you will. I've got my windbreaker on riding out this shitnado, too. Let's make it to the other side and NEVER come back.
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I woke up with an ominous feeling. Head games. Like there's a shadow lurking in the periphery. Not a crave directly but more just a reminder that this bitch doesn't want to die.
Go the fuck away.
I've never regretted one time I've gone out for a long run. I've never regretted one time I've gone out surfing. I'm sure there's other examples, but I can't fucking think of them right now...
I regret EVERY fucking cigarette and chew I have ever had.
Fuck this evil fucking twisted bitch NIC. Seriously, if I could make NIC human - I'd like to place her front teeth on the top of a 6 inch curb and raise my right leg (cuz it's my stompin leg) and smash down, with great vengeance, directly on the base of her skull to hear the satisfyingly gruesome snap-crunch as her cervical spine abruptly disengaged from all possible attachments. I want to hear rattling rasps of her final breaths while looking her straight in her sunken soul-less eyes as she fades into nonexistence - straight to hell...
Ok. I feel a bit better...
ODAAT.
Strong like oak.
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CONGRATS on your first week! 7 days is huge.
Let the anger lead you to learning.
Keep gaining truth about addictions and NICOTINE.
The truth sets us free.
And Our accountability keeps us that way.
Stay strong and be a leader.
Help all those you can coming into your group.
I quit with you today.
Rawls 232
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You're tearing it up, Oak! Keep kicking Nic's ass! It'll start getting easier. I was there just a few weeks ago, and it was hell. Now, I'm at 32 days, where I NEVER thought I'd make it, and feeling GREAT!!!!! I didn't quit for 32 days, I quit for one day 32 times. The Freedom is amazing!! ODAAT!
Proud to quit with you today!
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I literally just had the first night in fifteen plus years where the last thing I did before bed was brush my teeth. So much better then putting in my huge lipper and going to sleep. Then waking up every morning feeling guilt about it.
Keep up the good work and congrats on 7 days. That is amazing!
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Fuck me, bro. You're right there with me. Come on - we are caballeros of this fuckstorm. Don't let me go it alone. We need a band of brothers. Let's kick this asshole in the asshole!
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No one ever quits alone on KTC. The nice thing about KTC is you can PM/text/call/messenger pigeon anyone on this site whenever you get a craving and you'll find support. Quit with you today man. PM me any time you like if you ever need the support.
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Bad ass quit going on here... Keep it up!
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Bad ass quit going on here... Keep it up!
Agree. Like I said on another thread, your head is in the right place and there's one thing that is totally resonating from your demeanor. You've developed a hatred for nicotine as strong as anyone's. Continue to foster that hatred and turn it into positive quit experiences. The yin and yang (love of quitting versus hatred of nicotine) will make what you gain from quitting all the more gratifying.
Strong like oak you are.
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Bad ass quit going on here... Keep it up!
Agree. Like I said on another thread, your head is in the right place and there's one thing that is totally resonating from your demeanor. You've developed a hatred for nicotine as strong as anyone's. Continue to foster that hatred and turn it into positive quit experiences. The yin and yang (love of quitting versus hatred of nicotine) will make what you gain from quitting all the more gratifying.
Strong like oak you are.
Some people "get" what being quit is. You are one of those, I quit with you today.
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Bad ass quit going on here... Keep it up!
Agree. Like I said on another thread, your head is in the right place and there's one thing that is totally resonating from your demeanor. You've developed a hatred for nicotine as strong as anyone's. Continue to foster that hatred and turn it into positive quit experiences. The yin and yang (love of quitting versus hatred of nicotine) will make what you gain from quitting all the more gratifying.
Strong like oak you are.
Some people "get" what being quit is. You are one of those, I quit with you today.
Maybe you got something when you picked out oak tree, it does take a strong well powered person to beat this shit! Damn proud to be quit with you today my friend!
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I am happily fucking proud to be quit with every one of you.
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I am happily fucking proud to be quit with every one of you.
You want to make us proud stay quit and write an Hof speech. Be proud every day one you make! Keep your focus,stay one step ahead of the olé bitch!
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Strong fuckin oak I'm with you brother!!!
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Hey Oak! You're coming up on double digits soon, and that's huge. Look forward to the fog clearing pretty soon, but never forget how God awful it was. Does wonders for keeping us on the straight and narrow!
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I am happily fucking proud to be quit with every one of you.
You want to make us proud stay quit and write an Hof speech. Be proud every day one you make! Keep your focus,stay one step ahead of the olé bitch!
I am not much of a writer but I will make an attempt in 90 days.
Man, freedom from this bitch is a breath of fresh air. Productivity and morale is on a definite upswing.
This place kicks ass. You all kick ass.
ODAAT. QLF.
Strong like oak.
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I am happily fucking proud to be quit with every one of you.
You want to make us proud stay quit and write an Hof speech. Be proud every day one you make! Keep your focus,stay one step ahead of the olé bitch!
I am not much of a writer but I will make an attempt in 90 days.
Man, freedom from this bitch is a breath of fresh air. Productivity and morale is on a definite upswing.
This place kicks ass. You all kick ass.
ODAAT. QLF.
Strong like oak.
You got this oak. Kick the nic bitch ass. ODAAT and post roll EDD.
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Just posting this here for posterity - from my quit group, so it doesn't get lost...
FUN Bagz
What is that you want KTC?
From your brothers?
Why are you here?
I'll tell you what I want...
1. From KTC, I want to be surrounded by folks who succeed in taking their life back from this useless, soul-sucking weed.
2. From my brothers, see above.
3. I am here to curbstomp this bitch. To follow in the giant footsteps of the monster, fucking badass, NIC crushing winners that have laid out the pitch perfect path before us and I am here to be an example of how this shit is done for those that come in the large wake of our success.
QLFODAATEDDFUNB!
Strong like oak.
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Just posting this here for posterity - from my quit group, so it doesn't get lost...
FUN Bagz
What is that you want KTC?
From your brothers?
Why are you here?
I'll tell you what I want...
1. From KTC, I want to be surrounded by folks who succeed in taking there life back from this useless, soul-sucking weed.
2. From my brothers, see above.
3. I am here to curbstomp this bitch. To follow in the giant footsteps of the monster, fucking badass, NIC crushing winners that have laid out the pitch perfect path before us and I am here to be an example of how this shit is done for those that come in the large wake of our success.
QLFODAATEDDFUNB!
Strong like oak.
You are in the right place.
There are a lot of winners here.
And you are strong like oak.
Nice work dude - quit with you today.
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Just posting this here for posterity - from my quit group, so it doesn't get lost...
FUN Bagz
What is that you want KTC?
From your brothers?
Why are you here?
I'll tell you what I want...
1. From KTC, I want to be surrounded by folks who succeed in taking there life back from this useless, soul-sucking weed.
2. From my brothers, see above.
3. I am here to curbstomp this bitch. To follow in the giant footsteps of the monster, fucking badass, NIC crushing winners that have laid out the pitch perfect path before us and I am here to be an example of how this shit is done for those that come in the large wake of our success.
QLFODAATEDDFUNB!
Strong like oak.
You are in the right place.
There are a lot of winners here.
And you are strong like oak.
Nice work dude - quit with you today.
Every +1 is a huge victory! Doing great quit on!
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Just posting this here for posterity - from my quit group, so it doesn't get lost...
FUN Bagz
What is that you want KTC?
From your brothers?
Why are you here?
I'll tell you what I want...
1. From KTC, I want to be surrounded by folks who succeed in taking there life back from this useless, soul-sucking weed.
2. From my brothers, see above.
3. I am here to curbstomp this bitch. To follow in the giant footsteps of the monster, fucking badass, NIC crushing winners that have laid out the pitch perfect path before us and I am here to be an example of how this shit is done for those that come in the large wake of our success.
QLFODAATEDDFUNB!
Strong like oak.
You are in the right place.
There are a lot of winners here.
And you are strong like oak.
Nice work dude - quit with you today.
Every +1 is a huge victory! Doing great quit on!
Thank you, kindly, for the support. I feel like I am settling into a stride, albeit slow and steady like the tortoise, in my quit. QLF!
Strong like oak.
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Holy shit, I feel like crap this morning. Depressed. I've let everyone down. I was on cruise control with this quit and i was feeling dark, not in a good place and that bitch was in the back of my head, lurking like a rapist on the prowl. She says, 'come back here in the shadows, NIC will make you feel better, I'll help you get out of your head. I'll dull your feelings, I'm here for you, always." And I did. I didn't even really think about it. I just said, feck it, I don't want to feel this raw emotion. I want to dull my senses. I want to escape. Like the junkie, I've always been. Lieing to myself. Killing my self...
And then I woke up. And I still feel this lingering sense of shame. Like I secretly dipped. And let you all down. Let my friends and my family down. Let my self down. Tears in my eyes, it feels so real...
I did not cave. I will not cave. It was all a dream, thankfully. I am growing roots in this quit and this bitch is dying and trying to make desperate last attempts to keep my soul in a cloak of darkness.
What a friggin nightmare...
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Holy shit, I feel like crap this morning. Depressed. I've let everyone down. I was on cruise control with this quit and i was feeling dark, not in a good place and that bitch was in the back of my head, lurking like a rapist on the prowl. She says, 'come back here in the shadows, NIC will make you feel better, I'll help you get out of your head. I'll dull your feelings, I'm here for you, always." And I did. I didn't even really think about it. I just said, feck it, I don't want to feel this raw emotion. I want to dull my senses. I want to escape. Like the junkie, I've always been. Lieing to myself. Killing my self...
And then I woke up. And I still feel this lingering sense of shame. Like I secretly dipped. And let you all down. Let my friends and my family down. Let my self down. Tears in my eyes, it feels so real...
I did not cave. I will not cave. It was all a dream, thankfully. I am growing roots in this quit and this bitch is dying and trying to make desperate last attempts to keep my soul in a cloak of darkness.
What a friggin nightmare...
We all dream oak, sometimes it a reminder of what's out there. Always be humble in your quit, but strong at the same time and stay in front! Quit on you're doing great my brother!
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Holy shit, I feel like crap this morning. Depressed. I've let everyone down. I was on cruise control with this quit and i was feeling dark, not in a good place and that bitch was in the back of my head, lurking like a rapist on the prowl. She says, 'come back here in the shadows, NIC will make you feel better, I'll help you get out of your head. I'll dull your feelings, I'm here for you, always." And I did. I didn't even really think about it. I just said, feck it, I don't want to feel this raw emotion. I want to dull my senses. I want to escape. Like the junkie, I've always been. Lieing to myself. Killing my self...
And then I woke up. And I still feel this lingering sense of shame. Like I secretly dipped. And let you all down. Let my friends and my family down. Let my self down. Tears in my eyes, it feels so real...
I did not cave. I will not cave. It was all a dream, thankfully. I am growing roots in this quit and this bitch is dying and trying to make desperate last attempts to keep my soul in a cloak of darkness.
What a friggin nightmare...
We all dream oak, sometimes it a reminder of what's out there. Always be humble in your quit, but strong at the same time and stay in front! Quit on you're doing great my brother!
Harness the dreams. Harness the craves. And look at them for what they are...
Reminders of the fact that you are winning.
Proud to quit with you today sir.
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Holy shit, I feel like crap this morning. Depressed. I've let everyone down. I was on cruise control with this quit and i was feeling dark, not in a good place and that bitch was in the back of my head, lurking like a rapist on the prowl. She says, 'come back here in the shadows, NIC will make you feel better, I'll help you get out of your head. I'll dull your feelings, I'm here for you, always." And I did. I didn't even really think about it. I just said, feck it, I don't want to feel this raw emotion. I want to dull my senses. I want to escape. Like the junkie, I've always been. Lieing to myself. Killing my self...
And then I woke up. And I still feel this lingering sense of shame. Like I secretly dipped. And let you all down. Let my friends and my family down. Let my self down. Tears in my eyes, it feels so real...
I did not cave. I will not cave. It was all a dream, thankfully. I am growing roots in this quit and this bitch is dying and trying to make desperate last attempts to keep my soul in a cloak of darkness.
What a friggin nightmare...
We all dream oak, sometimes it a reminder of what's out there. Always be humble in your quit, but strong at the same time and stay in front! Quit on you're doing great my brother!
Harness the dreams. Harness the craves. And look at them for what they are...
Reminders of the fact that you are winning.
Proud to quit with you today sir.
Holy shit bro, I about had a heart attack reading that.... couldn't tell if it was a cave post or whatnot. Glad it was only a dream. I have only had like 1 legit dip dream, and it was not too fun. Listen to these badass Vets. Take it at face value for what it is: you are healing and the NB is trying to slither back in your life, but that weak shit has no place with you anymore! You are killing it here, and your Intro has plenty of sustenance for those newer quitters. Anyone strong like fucking oak is way too strong to be seduced by a zero IQ can of cancerous worm shit. Remember: it does nothing for you. It isn't a problem solver, it doesn't relax you, it isn't fun or doesn't relieve boredom, it certainly isn't fucking attractive or cool, it isn't a healthy weight loss substance, and that shit you used to pile in your mouth will fucking kill you if you ever go back. It's that dangerous and that's exactly how you have to think of it. Keep it up, Oak.
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Holy shit, I feel like crap this morning. Depressed. I've let everyone down. I was on cruise control with this quit and i was feeling dark, not in a good place and that bitch was in the back of my head, lurking like a rapist on the prowl. She says, 'come back here in the shadows, NIC will make you feel better, I'll help you get out of your head. I'll dull your feelings, I'm here for you, always." And I did. I didn't even really think about it. I just said, feck it, I don't want to feel this raw emotion. I want to dull my senses. I want to escape. Like the junkie, I've always been. Lieing to myself. Killing my self...
And then I woke up. And I still feel this lingering sense of shame. Like I secretly dipped. And let you all down. Let my friends and my family down. Let my self down. Tears in my eyes, it feels so real...
I did not cave. I will not cave. It was all a dream, thankfully. I am growing roots in this quit and this bitch is dying and trying to make desperate last attempts to keep my soul in a cloak of darkness.
What a friggin nightmare...
We all dream oak, sometimes it a reminder of what's out there. Always be humble in your quit, but strong at the same time and stay in front! Quit on you're doing great my brother!
Harness the dreams. Harness the craves. And look at them for what they are...
Reminders of the fact that you are winning.
Proud to quit with you today sir.
Holy shit bro, I about had a heart attack reading that.... couldn't tell if it was a cave post or whatnot. Glad it was only a dream. I have only had like 1 legit dip dream, and it was not too fun. Listen to these badass Vets. Take it at face value for what it is: you are healing and the NB is trying to slither back in your life, but that weak shit has no place with you anymore! You are killing it here, and your Intro has plenty of sustenance for those newer quitters. Anyone strong like fucking oak is way too strong to be seduced by a zero IQ can of cancerous worm shit. Remember: it does nothing for you. It isn't a problem solver, it doesn't relax you, it isn't fun or doesn't relieve boredom, it certainly isn't fucking attractive or cool, it isn't a healthy weight loss substance, and that shit you used to pile in your mouth will fucking kill you if you ever go back. It's that dangerous and that's exactly how you have to think of it. Keep it up, Oak.
I know - a bit dramatic, but i wanted to paint a picture of that shitty feeling I had this morning, for future reference...
I went and got a new rod/reel combo this morning as a bit of a treat to myself. Now I feel better...
I could not be any more proud to be quit with you all today.
QLFODAAT!
Strong like oak.
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Congratulations on the first of many big quit milestones! Enjoy HOF! Much more greatness is ahead!
Strong like oak!!!!
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Congratulations on the first of many big quit milestones! Enjoy HOF! Much more greatness is ahead!
Strong like oak!!!!
100 at 100%. Nicely done Oak, proud as hell to quit with you every day.
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Congratulations on the first of many big quit milestones! Enjoy HOF! Much more greatness is ahead!
Strong like oak!!!!
100 at 100%. Nicely done Oak, proud as hell to quit with you every day.
Respecting some Oak!
Congrats...
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Congratulations on the first of many big quit milestones! Enjoy HOF! Much more greatness is ahead!
Strong like oak!!!!
100 at 100%. Nicely done Oak, proud as hell to quit with you every day.
Respecting some Oak!
Congrats...
As I once read about you, strong like an oak, no doubt true! Congrats my friend, it only gets better from here!
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Congratulations on the first of many big quit milestones! Enjoy HOF! Much more greatness is ahead!
Strong like oak!!!!
100 at 100%. Nicely done Oak, proud as hell to quit with you every day.
Respecting some Oak!
Congrats...
I am proud and humbled to be at 100 days and to be quit with all of you.
I admit I am a bit saddened because we had a cave in our group yesterday. It was a bit of a jarring slap in the face to my FUN BAGS.
I am trying to understand something that maybe some of you can perhaps see through with me. I had one of the worst craves that I can remember last night after getting the news that JOliver had caved in our faces without making any attempt to reach out. Has anyone experienced this sort of vicarious crave? I think maybe it was because I was trying to imagine myself in his shoes and it depressed the shit out of me and being sad is a big trigger.
I feel even more rooted in my quit today knowing that a cave sends a wave that affects my brothers here.
Today, I quit with all of my brothers and sisters here. QLFODAATEDD!
Strong like oak.
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Congratulations on the first of many big quit milestones! Enjoy HOF! Much more greatness is ahead!
Strong like oak!!!!
100 at 100%. Nicely done Oak, proud as hell to quit with you every day.
Respecting some Oak!
Congrats...
I am proud and humbled to be at 100 days and to be quit with all of you.
I admit I am a bit saddened because we had a cave in our group yesterday. It was a bit of a jarring slap in the face to my FUN BAGS.
I am trying to understand something that maybe some of you can perhaps see through with me. I had one of the worst craves that I can remember last night after getting the news that JOliver had caved in our faces without making any attempt to reach out. Has anyone experienced this sort of vicarious crave? I think maybe it was because I was trying to imagine myself in his shoes and it depressed the shit out of me and being sad is a big trigger.
I feel even more rooted in my quit today knowing that a cave sends a wave that affects my brothers here.
Today, I quit with all of my brothers and sisters here. QLFODAATEDD!
Strong like oak.
I felt the exact same thing all day yesterday after I found out. I was actually a bit depressed for the rest of the evening. What got me through was that I was still quit and because I'm quitting for me first and foremost, I could power through this.
It was difficult to see our brother fail, but his failure makes it even more evident to me why I need to not fail. Proud of you Oak.
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Congratulations on the first of many big quit milestones! Enjoy HOF! Much more greatness is ahead!
Strong like oak!!!!
100 at 100%. Nicely done Oak, proud as hell to quit with you every day.
Respecting some Oak!
Congrats...
I am proud and humbled to be at 100 days and to be quit with all of you.
I admit I am a bit saddened because we had a cave in our group yesterday. It was a bit of a jarring slap in the face to my FUN BAGS.
I am trying to understand something that maybe some of you can perhaps see through with me. I had one of the worst craves that I can remember last night after getting the news that JOliver had caved in our faces without making any attempt to reach out. Has anyone experienced this sort of vicarious crave? I think maybe it was because I was trying to imagine myself in his shoes and it depressed the shit out of me and being sad is a big trigger.
I feel even more rooted in my quit today knowing that a cave sends a wave that affects my brothers here.
Today, I quit with all of my brothers and sisters here. QLFODAATEDD!
Strong like oak.
I felt the exact same thing all day yesterday after I found out. I was actually a bit depressed for the rest of the evening. What got me through was that I was still quit and because I'm quitting for me first and foremost, I could power through this.
It was difficult to see our brother fail, but his failure makes it even more evident to me why I need to not fail. Proud of you Oak.
My group, the bad ass Fogcutters of April 2013, started with nearly 200 members. I think 12 of us are left. How many of those 188 are chewing up a storm? I dunno... But I bet 150+. To be honest, I don't really care. I posted with them and supported them. They left us, a tribe of addicts that invest all of 20 seconds a day posting our promise to each other. After HOF things tend to go on the crazy train for a while. Glad to see both of you are committed to posting, because a lot of your group thinks 100 is the finish line. It isn't. There are challenges, but most importantly there is greatness ahead
Craves always fall around milestones for me. They are reminders that I'm winning. And that my good choices have prevented me from being one of the 150+ loser ex-fogcutters. Enjoy the win, enjoy the exclusivity, and enjoy the fact that you are doing something that only an elite group of people can brag about. Cavers don't deserve your time.....
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Congratulations on the first of many big quit milestones! Enjoy HOF! Much more greatness is ahead!
Strong like oak!!!!
100 at 100%. Nicely done Oak, proud as hell to quit with you every day.
Respecting some Oak!
Congrats...
I am proud and humbled to be at 100 days and to be quit with all of you.
I admit I am a bit saddened because we had a cave in our group yesterday. It was a bit of a jarring slap in the face to my FUN BAGS.
I am trying to understand something that maybe some of you can perhaps see through with me. I had one of the worst craves that I can remember last night after getting the news that JOliver had caved in our faces without making any attempt to reach out. Has anyone experienced this sort of vicarious crave? I think maybe it was because I was trying to imagine myself in his shoes and it depressed the shit out of me and being sad is a big trigger.
I feel even more rooted in my quit today knowing that a cave sends a wave that affects my brothers here.
Today, I quit with all of my brothers and sisters here. QLFODAATEDD!
Strong like oak.
I felt the exact same thing all day yesterday after I found out. I was actually a bit depressed for the rest of the evening. What got me through was that I was still quit and because I'm quitting for me first and foremost, I could power through this.
It was difficult to see our brother fail, but his failure makes it even more evident to me why I need to not fail. Proud of you Oak.
My group, the bad ass Fogcutters of April 2013, started with nearly 200 members. I think 12 of us are left. How many of those 188 are chewing up a storm? I dunno... But I bet 150+. To be honest, I don't really care. I posted with them and supported them. They left us, a tribe of addicts that invest all of 20 seconds a day posting our promise to each other. After HOF things tend to go on the crazy train for a while. Glad to see both of you are committed to posting, because a lot of your group thinks 100 is the finish line. It isn't. There are challenges, but most importantly there is greatness ahead
Craves always fall around milestones for me. They are reminders that I'm winning. And that my good choices have prevented me from being one of the 150+ loser ex-fogcutters. Enjoy the win, enjoy the exclusivity, and enjoy the fact that you are doing something that only an elite group of people can brag about. Cavers don't deserve your time.....
Guys, I had plenty....PLENTY... of weak moments. Three of our most active members were ousted from the site in a matter of about 1 month. Another caved well past HOF. I've changed so much (for the better) since Day 100, yet can't even realize how much unless told by others or thinking hard about what I was doing at that time.
I was super, super anxious yesterday and crabby at work.... on Day 275... but that is from work stress and life in general. You know what I did? Went for lunch to Don Millies and got a double cheeseburger with onion rings and a lemonade. That was my way of coping. Not the healthiest, but then again, I don't make the habit of doing that often and I don't need to. You'll find other ways to cope with the sadness/blahs/depression, etc. than poisoning yourself and handing money over for a can of LIES.
Believe me, I was still a MESS around Day 100. It gets better, but you have to be patient and keep the faith.
Oak (and King)- you are KILLING IT! Keep it up. And who knows, maybe some day you are the positive influence that gets Joliver to log back in and post Day 1 again... whether it is you that reaches out to him or he thinks of you and your ice sculpture hard quit and wants that back in his life. But, for now, Joliver is a giant fraud and pretender, so don't let that negativity get in the way of your quit.
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Congratulations on the first of many big quit milestones! Enjoy HOF! Much more greatness is ahead!
Strong like oak!!!!
100 at 100%. Nicely done Oak, proud as hell to quit with you every day.
Respecting some Oak!
Congrats...
I am proud and humbled to be at 100 days and to be quit with all of you.
I admit I am a bit saddened because we had a cave in our group yesterday. It was a bit of a jarring slap in the face to my FUN BAGS.
I am trying to understand something that maybe some of you can perhaps see through with me. I had one of the worst craves that I can remember last night after getting the news that JOliver had caved in our faces without making any attempt to reach out. Has anyone experienced this sort of vicarious crave? I think maybe it was because I was trying to imagine myself in his shoes and it depressed the shit out of me and being sad is a big trigger.
I feel even more rooted in my quit today knowing that a cave sends a wave that affects my brothers here.
Today, I quit with all of my brothers and sisters here. QLFODAATEDD!
Strong like oak.
I felt the exact same thing all day yesterday after I found out. I was actually a bit depressed for the rest of the evening. What got me through was that I was still quit and because I'm quitting for me first and foremost, I could power through this.
It was difficult to see our brother fail, but his failure makes it even more evident to me why I need to not fail. Proud of you Oak.
My group, the bad ass Fogcutters of April 2013, started with nearly 200 members. I think 12 of us are left. How many of those 188 are chewing up a storm? I dunno... But I bet 150+. To be honest, I don't really care. I posted with them and supported them. They left us, a tribe of addicts that invest all of 20 seconds a day posting our promise to each other. After HOF things tend to go on the crazy train for a while. Glad to see both of you are committed to posting, because a lot of your group thinks 100 is the finish line. It isn't. There are challenges, but most importantly there is greatness ahead
Craves always fall around milestones for me. They are reminders that I'm winning. And that my good choices have prevented me from being one of the 150+ loser ex-fogcutters. Enjoy the win, enjoy the exclusivity, and enjoy the fact that you are doing something that only an elite group of people can brag about. Cavers don't deserve your time.....
Guys, I had plenty....PLENTY... of weak moments. Three of our most active members were ousted from the site in a matter of about 1 month. Another caved well past HOF. I've changed so much (for the better) since Day 100, yet can't even realize how much unless told by others or thinking hard about what I was doing at that time.
I was super, super anxious yesterday and crabby at work.... on Day 275... but that is from work stress and life in general. You know what I did? Went for lunch to Don Millies and got a double cheeseburger with onion rings and a lemonade. That was my way of coping. Not the healthiest, but then again, I don't make the habit of doing that often and I don't need to. You'll find other ways to cope with the sadness/blahs/depression, etc. than poisoning yourself and handing money over for a can of LIES.
Believe me, I was still a MESS around Day 100. It gets better, but you have to be patient and keep the faith.
Oak (and King)- you are KILLING IT! Keep it up. And who knows, maybe some day you are the positive influence that gets Joliver to log back in and post Day 1 again... whether it is you that reaches out to him or he thinks of you and your ice sculpture hard quit and wants that back in his life. But, for now, Joliver is a giant fraud and pretender, so don't let that negativity get in the way of your quit.
"Enjoy the win, enjoy the exclusivity, and enjoy the fact that you are doing something that only an elite group of people can brag about. Cavers don't deserve your time....."
Ya know Im not to into any sort of elitist attitude but the above statement makes sense to me.
Watching people dog out has been frustrating but its not gonna be me if I have any choice in the matter. 12 people out of 200 after 2 years. Let that shit sink in. Nic claims the majority of us back.
Its all a head trip after the suck and hof and time quits standing still.
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Oaktree. Congrats on your 200 days, Sry im a few days late.
I quit with you today.
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Oaktree. Congrats on your 200 days, Sry im a few days late.
I quit with you today.
Sweet victory dude. Well done.
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Oaktree. Congrats on your 200 days, Sry im a few days late.
I quit with you today.
Sweet victory dude. Well done.
Great job strong like an oak! Stand tall, proud you've earned it! Congratulations 200 is the shit!
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Oaktree. Congrats on your 200 days, Sry im a few days late.
I quit with you today.
Sweet victory dude. Well done.
Great job strong like an oak! Stand tall, proud you've earned it! Congratulations 200 is the shit!
Thank you guys/gal for the kind words.
Onward and upward. QLFODAATEDD!
Strong like oak.
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Dusting this bad boy off to give a shout out to one BAQ. Congrats on two years oakTree!!
'band' 'oh yeah' 'party2' 'wave'
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Dusting this bad boy off to give a shout out to one BAQ. Congrats on two years oakTree!!
'band' 'oh yeah' 'party2' 'wave'
Congrats on 2 years Oak!!!
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Dusting this bad boy off to give a shout out to one BAQ. Congrats on two years oakTree!!
'band' 'oh yeah' 'party2' 'wave'
Congrats on 2 years Oak!!!
Thank you! And thanks for dragging out this blast from the past. 200 days seems like just yesterday and, at the same time, another lifetime ago. I can honestly say that I can't even remember the last time the thought of a can of dirt crossed my mind. Thank you KTC, all of the great quitters who continue to lead the way and, especially, King and my brother FunBags. I don't spend near as much time here as I used to, but I know I can take NIC off the table each and every day by simply posting here ODAAT.
Roots have formed.
Strong like Oak.
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Congrats on that comma today oak! You've earned the hell out of it and should be damn proud of how far you've come.
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Congrats on that comma today oak! You've earned the hell out of it and should be damn proud of how far you've come.
Congratulations on your comma, oak. Definitely a strong like oak quit!
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Congrats on that comma today oak! You've earned the hell out of it and should be damn proud of how far you've come.
Congratulations on your comma, oak. Definitely a strong like oak quit!
Congrats in your comma oak!! â¤
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Congrats on that comma today oak! You've earned the hell out of it and should be damn proud of how far you've come.
Congratulations on your comma, oak. Definitely a strong like oak quit!
Congrats in your comma oak!! â¤
Congrats Oak!
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Congrats on that comma today oak! You've earned the hell out of it and should be damn proud of how far you've come.
Congratulations on your comma, oak. Definitely a strong like oak quit!
Congrats in your comma oak!! â¤
Congrats Oak!
Congratulations sir!!!
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Congrats on that comma today oak! You've earned the hell out of it and should be damn proud of how far you've come.
Congratulations on your comma, oak. Definitely a strong like oak quit!
Congrats in your comma oak!! â¤
Congrats Oak!
Congratulations sir!!!
Turns out an oak, strong as he may be, has emotions. And you all make me damn proud to be here. Thank you all so much.
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3 years odaat!
Congrats!
Proud to quit with you.
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3 years odaat!
Congrats!
Proud to quit with you.
Congrats on 3 laps, Oak!! 'party'