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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: midwest04z on August 09, 2013, 10:09:00 AM
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Well, just wanted to say hey. Quit after 12 years of copenhagen snuff. Picked up a can of SMC and plenty of mints/gum. Feeling pretty strong actually but I know that's gonna change. Glad to have found this place and looking forward to each day now - Jake
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Go up to The Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13) and re-read about the basics and then go post your daily promise in your new group Pre Hall Nov 13 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8568)
Check your inbox(1) upper right
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Go up to The Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showforum=13) and re-read about the basics and then go post your daily promise in your new group Pre Hall Nov 13 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8568)
Check your inbox(1) upper right
Tell us a little about yourself, ie.. why now, how important this quit is to you, who in your life will benefit. I would put a little more information in your intro so you can look back on it and have something to look back on, plus it will help us know you a little better.
You've made a great decision. It's going to get worse before it's gets better but 1000's have quit using the this sight and it's accountability. Post roll with us, make a promise each day not to use, and make friends. We are here for you and you are here for us. It works both ways my friend.
One day at a time and you can have back some of what the poison has stolen. Never again for any reason and you can keep it. Quit with you today.
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Welcome aboard! Strap in for a helluva ride. Read, read, read. Drink plenty of water and the kool aide of quit!
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Well, just wanted to say hey. Quit after 12 years of copenhagen snuff. Picked up a can of SMC and plenty of mints/gum. Feeling pretty strong actually but I know that's gonna change. Glad to have found this place and looking forward to each day now - Jake
Jake, Glad to have you here. You came to the right place. Lets the waves of quit kool-aide flow over you from head to toe... The next dfays will be rough, so be prepared to embrace the suck... But you have made undeniably one of the best decisions of your life...
Quit Like Fuck Every Damn Day
=Brink
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Well, just wanted to say hey. Quit after 12 years of copenhagen snuff. Picked up a can of SMC and plenty of mints/gum. Feeling pretty strong actually but I know that's gonna change. Glad to have found this place and looking forward to each day now - Jake
Jake, Glad to have you here. You came to the right place. Lets the waves of quit kool-aide flow over you from head to toe... The next dfays will be rough, so be prepared to embrace the suck... But you have made undeniably one of the best decisions of your life...
Quit Like Fuck Every Damn Day
=Brink
Jake,
Congrats on your decision. I'm quit with you today.
Post roll every day. EVERY DAY. Keep your word, and you will be quit.
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Well, just wanted to say hey. Quit after 12 years of copenhagen snuff. Picked up a can of SMC and plenty of mints/gum. Feeling pretty strong actually but I know that's gonna change. Glad to have found this place and looking forward to each day now - Jake
Jake, Glad to have you here. You came to the right place. Lets the waves of quit kool-aide flow over you from head to toe... The next dfays will be rough, so be prepared to embrace the suck... But you have made undeniably one of the best decisions of your life...
Quit Like Fuck Every Damn Day
=Brink
Welcome to the ring Midwest.
sing out if you have any questions.
Feeling strong doesn't have to change. Quitting nicotine is mostly mental. In 72 hours the nicotine will be out of your system. Until then just focus on quitting today, tomorrow will take care of itself. Any fool can quit for a single day.
Congrats
sM
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Bring it!!!
These guys have laid down the basics already. Where you go from here is strictly up to you. We can help.
Come on back in here and tell us your story. I guarantee that no matter your situation or background, somebody has been in a similar situation. Get some contact info, make some waves around here, and build your path of accountability.
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Bring it!!!
These guys have laid down the basics already. Where you go from here is strictly up to you. We can help.
Come on back in here and tell us your story. I guarantee that no matter your situation or background, somebody has been in a similar situation. Get some contact info, make some waves around here, and build your path of accountability.
So I don't know why, but the qoute button works fine for me here but not on the quit group. I will try again when Iget home from work. I'm a father of two boys, 3 1, and one daughter, 15 and husband. I have told myself I would quit so many times becuase I want to be there for my family. After meeting with my doctor last week to update my omeprezole rx, which I've been on for almost 18 months he said. I should stop dipping. I was like f that, as long as I'm on meds I feel great. I decided I would cut back which I knew was bs. Found this site while in a hotel away from my family for work last night and was so inspired that I quit. I'm a pipeliner and everybody uses around here. Its gonna take some serious focus and help and I have certainly found the right place. Peace brothers. I'm in MO too fwiw.
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Now that was an intro. Good job.
When i found this sight i was In the middle of torturing myself. I was allowing myself two chews a day and i was on my final day of that. Just about to give up again. No way i was going to torture myself all weekend.
Got on this sight, trashed my stash, and posted roll. 176 days later i continue posting roll and keeping my promise.
There is no reason you can't do the same. Glad to have you in the water. I don't know if you've posted roll yet, i have a lot going on or i would check. If you haven't posted up it's time brother. Join the quitting party,, we are having a blast.
If you need anything give me a pm. Glad to uh be quit with you.
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Found this site while in a hotel away from my family for work last night and was so inspired that I quit.
Quitting is simple, but it sure as hell isn't easy. Read, read, read the content on this site. It will fuel your resolve.
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Bring it!!!
These guys have laid down the basics already. Where you go from here is strictly up to you. We can help.
Come on back in here and tell us your story. I guarantee that no matter your situation or background, somebody has been in a similar situation. Get some contact info, make some waves around here, and build your path of accountability.
So I don't know why, but the qoute button works fine for me here but not on the quit group. I will try again when Iget home from work. I'm a father of two boys, 3 1, and one daughter, 15 and husband. I have told myself I would quit so many times becuase I want to be there for my family. After meeting with my doctor last week to update my omeprezole rx, which I've been on for almost 18 months he said. I should stop dipping. I was like f that, as long as I'm on meds I feel great. I decided I would cut back which I knew was bs. Found this site while in a hotel away from my family for work last night and was so inspired that I quit. I'm a pipeliner and everybody uses around here. Its gonna take some serious focus and help and I have certainly found the right place. Peace brothers. I'm in MO too fwiw.
Where at in MO are you located? I'm a KC area guy in fact there are several of us in here from the KC area. We all quit one day at a time. Welcome to FREEDOM.
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Glad to welcome another quitter on board. Congrats on dropping that nasty ass dirt and joining us quitters. If you need anything at all feel free to pm me or any of the 16,000 bad ass quitters on this site.
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Bring it!!!
These guys have laid down the basics already. Where you go from here is strictly up to you. We can help.
Come on back in here and tell us your story. I guarantee that no matter your situation or background, somebody has been in a similar situation. Get some contact info, make some waves around here, and build your path of accountability.
So I don't know why, but the qoute button works fine for me here but not on the quit group. I will try again when Iget home from work. I'm a father of two boys, 3 1, and one daughter, 15 and husband. I have told myself I would quit so many times becuase I want to be there for my family. After meeting with my doctor last week to update my omeprezole rx, which I've been on for almost 18 months he said. I should stop dipping. I was like f that, as long as I'm on meds I feel great. I decided I would cut back which I knew was bs. Found this site while in a hotel away from my family for work last night and was so inspired that I quit. I'm a pipeliner and everybody uses around here. Its gonna take some serious focus and help and I have certainly found the right place. Peace brothers. I'm in MO too fwiw.
Where at in MO are you located? I'm a KC area guy in fact there are several of us in here from the KC area. We all quit one day at a time. Welcome to FREEDOM.
I'm near Rolla, MO
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Bring it!!!
These guys have laid down the basics already. Where you go from here is strictly up to you. We can help.
Come on back in here and tell us your story. I guarantee that no matter your situation or background, somebody has been in a similar situation. Get some contact info, make some waves around here, and build your path of accountability.
So I don't know why, but the qoute button works fine for me here but not on the quit group. I will try again when Iget home from work. I'm a father of two boys, 3 1, and one daughter, 15 and husband. I have told myself I would quit so many times becuase I want to be there for my family. After meeting with my doctor last week to update my omeprezole rx, which I've been on for almost 18 months he said. I should stop dipping. I was like f that, as long as I'm on meds I feel great. I decided I would cut back which I knew was bs. Found this site while in a hotel away from my family for work last night and was so inspired that I quit. I'm a pipeliner and everybody uses around here. Its gonna take some serious focus and help and I have certainly found the right place. Peace brothers. I'm in MO too fwiw.
Where at in MO are you located? I'm a KC area guy in fact there are several of us in here from the KC area. We all quit one day at a time. Welcome to FREEDOM.
I'm near Rolla, MO
Welcome Midwest.
Your coworkers decide each day to throw in a fatty. Each day you will need to make the decision to remain clean, post roll (your word), and keep your word for the day. Each day, each minute, the choice to be free or an addict is 100% on you. Choose wisely.
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Bring it!!!
These guys have laid down the basics already. Where you go from here is strictly up to you. We can help.
Come on back in here and tell us your story. I guarantee that no matter your situation or background, somebody has been in a similar situation. Get some contact info, make some waves around here, and build your path of accountability.
So I don't know why, but the qoute button works fine for me here but not on the quit group. I will try again when Iget home from work. I'm a father of two boys, 3 1, and one daughter, 15 and husband. I have told myself I would quit so many times becuase I want to be there for my family. After meeting with my doctor last week to update my omeprezole rx, which I've been on for almost 18 months he said. I should stop dipping. I was like f that, as long as I'm on meds I feel great. I decided I would cut back which I knew was bs. Found this site while in a hotel away from my family for work last night and was so inspired that I quit. I'm a pipeliner and everybody uses around here. Its gonna take some serious focus and help and I have certainly found the right place. Peace brothers. I'm in MO too fwiw.
Where at in MO are you located? I'm a KC area guy in fact there are several of us in here from the KC area. We all quit one day at a time. Welcome to FREEDOM.
I'm near Rolla, MO
I'm in the kc area too but originally from lebanon. From the sounds of things you guys don't need any more rain!
The first few days are tough. Use this site as an outlet. If you feel irritable get on here and yell at kc guy. Or call evil win names. They can take it! Talk to your wife and let her know you are fighting a battle right now, but bring your rage here if it comes.
You have made a great decision. If I can help let me know. 230 days ago I made the same decision. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. And easily one of the best. Welcome aboard.
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Welcome!
I know it sucks quitting when everyone around you is using that Nic bitch. Find some things to replace the dip: ie, seeds, gum, candy, juice, etc... It helps, but what helps more is knowing when you quit once, you only go through this bullshit once.
Quit with you today Midwest
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Thanks for all the support. I'm doing better today. Day two I spent the evening with my best bud drinkin some beers and pickin the guitars. Both major triggers for me. Being over there in his shop reminded me I will never have to spend hours mopping up chew spit from my shop floor. Screw that nasty shit. Rode my new bike 5 miles thus morning...felt awesome. You guys are all awesome! Thanks and proud to be quit with you.
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Double digits today. It's awesome knowing I have accomplished something I only dreamed for the last 12 years. I never thought it would be possible to be quit. I might have gone a few hours and maybe even a day, but I would always be so conveniently persuaded into another chew by the nic bitch. Had a bad day...have a dip. Kids drove you crazy...have a dip. You don't need to quit...you need to dip. So here I am, 10 days quit. It's a Sunday and the nic bitch has been hanging around all day. She has given me every opportunity to cave. The kids wanted to go for a boat ride on the river, so I got up and finished installing the new impeller, but I fucked it up and trashed a $400 part. I put the old one in and headed out to the river. 1/2 mile up the road and the transmission goes out on the truck. Go back to the house and get the wife's truck. Get half way to the river and meet some friends heading out...they say the ramp is closed and so are all the ramps in the nearby area due to the flood. Fuck! I'm freakin pissed. Kids cried all the way home since they 'don't get to go to the river'.
However, after 10 days of knowing each of you and learning, reading, and sharing; nicotine won't do a damn thing but add another problem to this mess of a day and dammit, that's a reassuring little reminder to me. Normally, I'd be loaded to the teeth thinking this shit will make it all better. Ha! The only thing that makes situations like this better is realizing there wasn't anything I could do to prevent it. Life is a journey and it's a heck of a lot better without dipping.
Today I am strong. I am QLF. My resolve is in my quit brothers and sisters. Let the nic bitch sleep...tomorrow I will come at her like a damn hammer!
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Double digits today. It's awesome knowing I have accomplished something I only dreamed for the last 12 years. I never thought it would be possible to be quit. I might have gone a few hours and maybe even a day, but I would always be so conveniently persuaded into another chew by the nic bitch. Had a bad day...have a dip. Kids drove you crazy...have a dip. You don't need to quit...you need to dip. So here I am, 10 days quit. It's a Sunday and the nic bitch has been hanging around all day. She has given me every opportunity to cave. The kids wanted to go for a boat ride on the river, so I got up and finished installing the new impeller, but I fucked it up and trashed a $400 part. I put the old one in and headed out to the river. 1/2 mile up the road and the transmission goes out on the truck. Go back to the house and get the wife's truck. Get half way to the river and meet some friends heading out...they say the ramp is closed and so are all the ramps in the nearby area due to the flood. Fuck! I'm freakin pissed. Kids cried all the way home since they 'don't get to go to the river'.
However, after 10 days of knowing each of you and learning, reading, and sharing; nicotine won't do a damn thing but add another problem to this mess of a day and dammit, that's a reassuring little reminder to me. Normally, I'd be loaded to the teeth thinking this shit will make it all better. Ha! The only thing that makes situations like this better is realizing there wasn't anything I could do to prevent it. Life is a journey and it's a heck of a lot better without dipping.
Today I am strong. I am QLF. My resolve is in my quit brothers and sisters. Let the nic bitch sleep...tomorrow I will come at her like a damn hammer!
Sounds like the nic bitch threw the kitchen sink at you today. Remember it. You handled it like a quit champ. Going forward there isnt anything you cant handle. A problem plus nicotine becomes 2 problems. Quit on brother. Quit on.
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Double digits today. It's awesome knowing I have accomplished something I only dreamed for the last 12 years. I never thought it would be possible to be quit. I might have gone a few hours and maybe even a day, but I would always be so conveniently persuaded into another chew by the nic bitch. Had a bad day...have a dip. Kids drove you crazy...have a dip. You don't need to quit...you need to dip.  So here I am, 10 days quit. It's a Sunday and the nic bitch has been hanging around all day. She has given me every opportunity to cave. The kids wanted to go for a boat ride on the river, so I got up and finished installing the new impeller, but I fucked it up and trashed a $400 part. I put the old one in and headed out to the river. 1/2 mile up the road and the transmission goes out on the truck. Go back to the house and get the wife's truck. Get half way to the river and meet some friends heading out...they say the ramp is closed and so are all the ramps in the nearby area due to the flood. Fuck! I'm freakin pissed. Kids cried all the way home since they 'don't get to go to the river'.
However, after 10 days of knowing each of you and learning, reading, and sharing; nicotine won't do a damn thing but add another problem to this mess of a day and dammit, that's a reassuring little reminder to me. Normally, I'd be loaded to the teeth thinking this shit will make it all better. Ha! The only thing that makes situations like this better is realizing there wasn't anything I could do to prevent it. Life is a journey and it's a heck of a lot better without dipping.Â
Today I am strong. I am QLF. My resolve is in my quit brothers and sisters. Let the nic bitch sleep...tomorrow I will come at her like a damn hammer!
Sounds like the nic bitch threw the kitchen sink at you today. Remember it. You handled it like a quit champ. Going forward there isnt anything you cant handle. A problem plus nicotine becomes 2 problems. Quit on brother. Quit on.
Hell yeah, MW, way to man up! I bet it feels good to know that in days past you would have been finger bangin' that can like crazy, but you kicked the nic bitch to the curb today.
KC said it, man:
A problem + Nicotine = 2 problems
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Double digits today. It's awesome knowing I have accomplished something I only dreamed for the last 12 years. I never thought it would be possible to be quit. I might have gone a few hours and maybe even a day, but I would always be so conveniently persuaded into another chew by the nic bitch. Had a bad day...have a dip. Kids drove you crazy...have a dip. You don't need to quit...you need to dip.  So here I am, 10 days quit. It's a Sunday and the nic bitch has been hanging around all day. She has given me every opportunity to cave. The kids wanted to go for a boat ride on the river, so I got up and finished installing the new impeller, but I fucked it up and trashed a $400 part. I put the old one in and headed out to the river. 1/2 mile up the road and the transmission goes out on the truck. Go back to the house and get the wife's truck. Get half way to the river and meet some friends heading out...they say the ramp is closed and so are all the ramps in the nearby area due to the flood. Fuck! I'm freakin pissed. Kids cried all the way home since they 'don't get to go to the river'.
However, after 10 days of knowing each of you and learning, reading, and sharing; nicotine won't do a damn thing but add another problem to this mess of a day and dammit, that's a reassuring little reminder to me. Normally, I'd be loaded to the teeth thinking this shit will make it all better. Ha! The only thing that makes situations like this better is realizing there wasn't anything I could do to prevent it. Life is a journey and it's a heck of a lot better without dipping.Â
Today I am strong. I am QLF. My resolve is in my quit brothers and sisters. Let the nic bitch sleep...tomorrow I will come at her like a damn hammer!
Sounds like the nic bitch threw the kitchen sink at you today. Remember it. You handled it like a quit champ. Going forward there isnt anything you cant handle. A problem plus nicotine becomes 2 problems. Quit on brother. Quit on.
Hell yeah, MW, way to man up! I bet it feels good to know that in days past you would have been finger bangin' that can like crazy, but you kicked the nic bitch to the curb today.
KC said it, man:
A problem + Nicotine = 2 problems
I wish I could find an emote for "QUIT WOOD" cause mine is excited for you! Oh, that doesn't sound right. 'winker'
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So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends. It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll). I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum. I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope. I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'. Fuck that! As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking. She asks me if I'm 'alright'. Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.' I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse. Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress. However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed. Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy. I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids. I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life. There is no option to cave. I post roll and I promise to be quit today! I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.
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So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends. It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll). I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum. I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope. I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'. Fuck that! As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking. She asks me if I'm 'alright'. Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.' I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse. Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress. However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed. Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy. I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids. I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life. There is no option to cave. I post roll and I promise to be quit today! I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.
Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!
Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-
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So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends. It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll). I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum. I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope.  I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'. Fuck that! As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking. She asks me if I'm 'alright'.  Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.' I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse. Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress. However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed. Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy. I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids. I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life. There is no option to cave. I post roll and I promise to be quit today! I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.
Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!
Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-
Thanks Work - I made it through 24 days and I quit today.
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So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends. It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll). I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum. I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope.  I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'. Fuck that! As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking. She asks me if I'm 'alright'.  Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.' I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse. Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress. However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed. Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy. I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids. I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life. There is no option to cave. I post roll and I promise to be quit today! I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.
Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!
Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-
Thanks Work - I made it through 24 days and I quit today.
Keep adding them 1's. Things will continue to get better and better. Sounds like you might be going through the first stage of mullygrubs/dulldrums/depression. It don't last long. I had a pretty rough time with feeling a little down until around day 40 and then things picked up. It's just part of the quit bro.
It helps to get your mind off it as much as possible. It also helps to stay busy, exercise and my favorite,,, eat..... I gained 20 pounds during my first 100 plus days of quit. Quit with you today, keep on keepen on.
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So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends. It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll). I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum. I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope.  I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'. Fuck that! As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking. She asks me if I'm 'alright'.  Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.' I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse. Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress. However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed. Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy. I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids. I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life. There is no option to cave. I post roll and I promise to be quit today! I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.
Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!
Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-
Thanks Work - I made it through 24 days and I quit today.
Keep adding them 1's. Things will continue to get better and better. Sounds like you might be going through the first stage of mullygrubs/dulldrums/depression. It don't last long. I had a pretty rough time with feeling a little down until around day 40 and then things picked up. It's just part of the quit bro.
It helps to get your mind off it as much as possible. It also helps to stay busy, exercise and my favorite,,, eat..... I gained 20 pounds during my first 100 plus days of quit. Quit with you today, keep on keepen on.
I like the fact that you brought your wife on a guys only trip to be that added support to your quit. That is what it takes you got thru that trip quit! That is the key bro! Realize how awesome that is. You are doing it. Try to find something fun to do today with the family... get a god meal... take them out for ice cream. Something! Celebrate this day! I am QLF with you today!
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So I've spent the last three days camping in a very remote area of Missouri with a half dozen of my best friends. It was supposed to be a guys only trip, however, I had to insist on taking my wife since I knew there were far to many oppertunities to cave and I needed my local support (internet was pretty sketchy...had to take a long sxs ride to get some service to post roll). I had a bunch of seeds, some fake, and gum. I had zero problems and never really felt bad...until a good bud pulls out a fresh can of cope.  I can feel the bitch sneaking up behind me...'go ahead, just take a sniff of that shit...let the familiar smell draw me you in'. Fuck that! As I looked to my wife (sitting next to me) I can see she knows exactly what I'm thinking. She asks me if I'm 'alright'.  Of course I answer, 'yeah, I'm in good shape.' I was actually. It was the first time in 23 days I'd seen a can of cope and I thought it would have been worse. Long story short, the trip was great and I had no feelings of distress. However, fast forward 2 hours after leaving (the rest of the guys are staying until Monday but we have a special needs child and can only be gone 3 days at a time) and I am feeling like total shit, almost depressed. Just like the nic bitch to wait until I'm back with my family to make me feel crappy. I slept most of toda, trying to avoid being a short fused dick around my wife and kids. I spent some time reading KTC today and reminding myself over and over this is about life. There is no option to cave. I post roll and I promise to be quit today! I am glad to be quit with the rest of you bad ass quitters.
Great post Midwest. You picked one hell of a hot weekend to go camping in Missouri!
Food for thought... If you think you are depressed now, imagine how you would feel if you woke up and realized you had thrown 3 1/2 weeks of a solid quit away? You are on the right path. This addiction messes with your mind and with your body, but the struggle to beat it is so worth it. You're lucky to have a wife that is so supportive also. Well done-
Thanks Work - I made it through 24 days and I quit today.
Keep adding them 1's. Things will continue to get better and better. Sounds like you might be going through the first stage of mullygrubs/dulldrums/depression. It don't last long. I had a pretty rough time with feeling a little down until around day 40 and then things picked up. It's just part of the quit bro.
It helps to get your mind off it as much as possible. It also helps to stay busy, exercise and my favorite,,, eat..... I gained 20 pounds during my first 100 plus days of quit. Quit with you today, keep on keepen on.
I like the fact that you brought your wife on a guys only trip to be that added support to your quit. That is what it takes you got thru that trip quit! That is the key bro! Realize how awesome that is. You are doing it. Try to find something fun to do today with the family... get a god meal... take them out for ice cream. Something! Celebrate this day! I am QLF with you today!
Awesome post, Midwest. You did what was necessary. Be proud and enjoy the freedom.
Quit with you today.
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The nic bitch really seemed to want to fuck me this weekend. I explained how the 'guys weekend...with my wife' went -it was freakin awesome, with some jacked up aftermath once I got home. After attending to our daughters needs at home, we embarked on a single overnight trip with my younger brother and his family to a local off road park. After a torrent of rain, an assisted extrication of a stuck rig, and some muddy, tired, and crabby kids, we called it a night. About an hour later, our 3 year old wakes up with a high fever and vommiting (its about 1 am). We forgot to bring any kids meds. Decided to load up and head home, which entailed packing up the muddy tent, loading the rig, and all the camping shit we have spread over what felt like a damn acre! I can feel the nic b coming on strong...my brother loads his lip with fresh cope right in front of me...gotta start this truck and get the f outta here! F...battery is dead!!!! No jumper cables (for some reason, I was the most unprepared for a trip like this I have ever been). Swapped batteries from his truck to mine and then back once it was running. He takes off and I fall behind since our truck now says and I qoute "reduced engine power" Stopped and disconnect and reconnect the battery and we're all good. 2 hour ride home and got the kid some meds. The nic bitch wanted a good lay, she used every pick up line in her book, and I told her to get lost. One problem + nicotene = 2 problemss. My truck is going to need a visit a trip to the body shop to fix a fist sized indention in the front fender, but I am nic free. I don't know why things seem to get shitty at the worst time, but the worst time post quit is better than any day I ever had before I quit! I quit like fuck, every damn day and there isn't a damn problem big enough to make me put that cancer in my face!
Now everyone call Sprint, ATT, Verizon and tell them I need cell towers at all the off road parks so I can get my KTC on.
Midwest out - peace.
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Wow awesome work for getting through all those issues temptations without caving!!
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Day 27 - I've been in a real mood since the camping trip. The suck has been back with a vengance. I also discovered a spot on my tongue that has had me in full blown 'panic attack' mode since yesterday morning. Just as it happens, I opened my email and viola: 'It's time for your 6 month dental check up. Click here to make an appointment'. Now let me say, 6 months ago, I did go to the dentist (for the first time in many years) because I had an spot that was scaring the living shit out of me. Of course the doc gave me the 'all clear' and I loaded my face with poison in the parking lot on the way out like a fucking fool. As I clicked on my appointment time, the panic started to set in...wtf, I'm quit and now something terrible is going to happen? Long story short, I just got out of the office and everything looks good right now. How in the world could I have loaded my lip only 6 months prior after a visit like this? How addicted are we? The nic b had me so convinced I needed this shit. NEVER AGAIN FOR ANY REASON! I am QLF. I know I have a long row to hoe, but today I am celebrating my success, or maybe I should say, I am celebrating a change in my brain. This new way of thinking is what I am truly celebrating and I thank each of you for your support.
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Day 27 - I've been in a real mood since the camping trip. The suck has been back with a vengance. I also discovered a spot on my tongue that has had me in full blown 'panic attack' mode since yesterday morning. Just as it happens, I opened my email and viola: 'It's time for your 6 month dental check up. Click here to make an appointment'. Now let me say, 6 months ago, I did go to the dentist (for the first time in many years) because I had an spot that was scaring the living shit out of me. Of course the doc gave me the 'all clear' and I loaded my face with poison in the parking lot on the way out like a fucking fool. As I clicked on my appointment time, the panic started to set in...wtf, I'm quit and now something terrible is going to happen? Long story short, I just got out of the office and everything looks good right now. How in the world could I have loaded my lip only 6 months prior after a visit like this? How addicted are we? The nic b had me so convinced I needed this shit. NEVER AGAIN FOR ANY REASON! I am QLF. I know I have a long row to hoe, but today I am celebrating my success, or maybe I should say, I am celebrating a change in my brain. This new way of thinking is what I am truly celebrating and I thank each of you for your support.
I can see you came here to quit brother. Some people stop in to act, shop, try on shoes, even talk about quitting. Not you, you came here to make a better life for yourself by quitting. You may have some tough days around the 30 mark, but its just a speed bump.
Right now you're making you're way to a door. This door is hard to get to and open. You will get there and like what's on the other side.
Quitting is a blast, I say we wake up tomorrow and start again by posting roll and keeping our word. I got nothing better to do. Quit with you.
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Day 28
I think I took a shower in KTC koolaide this morning!
It's been a cool day so far and I thought I'd take a few minutes to reflect on it. On my way to work I stopped to get my oil changed (Now I drive about 65,000 miles/year and get my oil changed at the same place every time - these people are pretty much like family). The gal who runs the show around there hops in my truck and come out asking if she can have one of my jolly ranchers in the cup holder. I was like 'well shit yeah, have as many as you like!' It felt good since she has never asked for a dip of cope in the last 7 years. My new lifestyle is a good deal more attractive than my past life drooling all over the place and hiding spitters before pulling into a place like this. Then as I paid my bill, I let her know there would be alway be candy in that cup holder because I'm 28 days quit. She congratuated me, but that wasn't the cool thing. What happened next was the guy with a little kid next to me piped up that he was a dipper. He'd quit a few times over the years but hadn't had any success. I ripped off a piece of paper from the desk and jotted down ktc.org, my username, and my phone number. I gave it to him and told him when he was ready to quit, WE are all here for him. I don't know if he'll be coming in, but I do know this:
Today, I am QUIT
Today, I am PROUD
Today, I am ME
And that my friends, feels damn good!
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Day 28
I think I took a shower in KTC koolaide this morning!
It's been a cool day so far and I thought I'd take a few minutes to reflect on it. On my way to work I stopped to get my oil changed (Now I drive about 65,000 miles/year and get my oil changed at the same place every time - these people are pretty much like family). The gal who runs the show around there hops in my truck and come out asking if she can have one of my jolly ranchers in the cup holder. I was like 'well shit yeah, have as many as you like!' It felt good since she has never asked for a dip of cope in the last 7 years. My new lifestyle is a good deal more attractive than my past life drooling all over the place and hiding spitters before pulling into a place like this. Then as I paid my bill, I let her know there would be alway be candy in that cup holder because I'm 28 days quit. She congratuated me, but that wasn't the cool thing. What happened next was the guy with a little kid next to me piped up that he was a dipper. He'd quit a few times over the years but hadn't had any success. I ripped off a piece of paper from the desk and jotted down ktc.org, my username, and my phone number. I gave it to him and told him when he was ready to quit, WE are all here for him. I don't know if he'll be coming in, but I do know this:
Today, I am QUIT
Today, I am PROUD
Today, I am ME
And that my friends, feels damn good!
So I just get home after a particularly stressful day, and I see this post and the one from jlud007. You guys made my day. Great to see the wins beginning to stack up! Whether the dude at the oil change place takes you up on it or not... His wheels are turning.
And I'll beat jake and Eddie to the punch... You must not drive a dodge with that kinda miles!
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Day 28
I think I took a shower in KTC koolaide this morning!
It's been a cool day so far and I thought I'd take a few minutes to reflect on it. On my way to work I stopped to get my oil changed (Now I drive about 65,000 miles/year and get my oil changed at the same place every time - these people are pretty much like family). The gal who runs the show around there hops in my truck and come out asking if she can have one of my jolly ranchers in the cup holder. I was like 'well shit yeah, have as many as you like!' It felt good since she has never asked for a dip of cope in the last 7 years. My new lifestyle is a good deal more attractive than my past life drooling all over the place and hiding spitters before pulling into a place like this. Then as I paid my bill, I let her know there would be alway be candy in that cup holder because I'm 28 days quit. She congratuated me, but that wasn't the cool thing. What happened next was the guy with a little kid next to me piped up that he was a dipper. He'd quit a few times over the years but hadn't had any success. I ripped off a piece of paper from the desk and jotted down ktc.org, my username, and my phone number. I gave it to him and told him when he was ready to quit, WE are all here for him. I don't know if he'll be coming in, but I do know this:
Today, I am QUIT
Today, I am PROUD
Today, I am ME
And that my friends, feels damn good!
So I just get home after a particularly stressful day, and I see this post and the one from jlud007. You guys made my day. Great to see the wins beginning to stack up! Whether the dude at the oil change place takes you up on it or not... His wheels are turning.
And I'll beat jake and Eddie to the punch... You must not drive a dodge with that kinda miles!
That is some great quit! Man, I love this post! Tore off a piece of paper... ktc.org, here is my user name phone number... WE will be waiting for you when you are ready. Are you kidding me... Awesome! You are damn straight WE will be waiting! You are killing it you are earning your freedom back! I am QLF with you today!
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Day 28
I think I took a shower in KTC koolaide this morning!
It's been a cool day so far and I thought I'd take a few minutes to reflect on it. On my way to work I stopped to get my oil changed (Now I drive about 65,000 miles/year and get my oil changed at the same place every time - these people are pretty much like family). The gal who runs the show around there hops in my truck and come out asking if she can have one of my jolly ranchers in the cup holder. I was like 'well shit yeah, have as many as you like!' It felt good since she has never asked for a dip of cope in the last 7 years. My new lifestyle is a good deal more attractive than my past life drooling all over the place and hiding spitters before pulling into a place like this. Then as I paid my bill, I let her know there would be alway be candy in that cup holder because I'm 28 days quit. She congratuated me, but that wasn't the cool thing. What happened next was the guy with a little kid next to me piped up that he was a dipper. He'd quit a few times over the years but hadn't had any success. I ripped off a piece of paper from the desk and jotted down ktc.org, my username, and my phone number. I gave it to him and told him when he was ready to quit, WE are all here for him. I don't know if he'll be coming in, but I do know this:
Today, I am QUIT
Today, I am PROUD
Today, I am ME
And that my friends, feels damn good!
So I just get home after a particularly stressful day, and I see this post and the one from jlud007. You guys made my day. Great to see the wins beginning to stack up! Whether the dude at the oil change place takes you up on it or not... His wheels are turning.
And I'll beat jake and Eddie to the punch... You must not drive a dodge with that kinda miles!
Yeah, no dodges for me. Got a 2012 silverado 2500 4x4. The last time I had a dodge the motor gernaded with 155000 miles on the clock. I was pushin her pretty hard as I just missed my flight in stl and was trying to drive to houston at light speed. I like a good rig no matter the make. :D
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Day 28
I think I took a shower in KTC koolaide this morning!
It's been a cool day so far and I thought I'd take a few minutes to reflect on it. On my way to work I stopped to get my oil changed (Now I drive about 65,000 miles/year and get my oil changed at the same place every time - these people are pretty much like family). The gal who runs the show around there hops in my truck and come out asking if she can have one of my jolly ranchers in the cup holder. I was like 'well shit yeah, have as many as you like!' It felt good since she has never asked for a dip of cope in the last 7 years. My new lifestyle is a good deal more attractive than my past life drooling all over the place and hiding spitters before pulling into a place like this. Then as I paid my bill, I let her know there would be alway be candy in that cup holder because I'm 28 days quit. She congratuated me, but that wasn't the cool thing. What happened next was the guy with a little kid next to me piped up that he was a dipper. He'd quit a few times over the years but hadn't had any success. I ripped off a piece of paper from the desk and jotted down ktc.org, my username, and my phone number. I gave it to him and told him when he was ready to quit, WE are all here for him. I don't know if he'll be coming in, but I do know this:
Today, I am QUIT
Today, I am PROUD
Today, I am ME
And that my friends, feels damn good!
This is fucking awesome! So proud to be quit with this guy. Wow!
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Congrats on day 28 MW congrats on getting to share this site with another guy!
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Day 28
I think I took a shower in KTC koolaide this morning!
It's been a cool day so far and I thought I'd take a few minutes to reflect on it. On my way to work I stopped to get my oil changed (Now I drive about 65,000 miles/year and get my oil changed at the same place every time - these people are pretty much like family). The gal who runs the show around there hops in my truck and come out asking if she can have one of my jolly ranchers in the cup holder. I was like 'well shit yeah, have as many as you like!' It felt good since she has never asked for a dip of cope in the last 7 years. My new lifestyle is a good deal more attractive than my past life drooling all over the place and hiding spitters before pulling into a place like this. Then as I paid my bill, I let her know there would be alway be candy in that cup holder because I'm 28 days quit. She congratuated me, but that wasn't the cool thing. What happened next was the guy with a little kid next to me piped up that he was a dipper. He'd quit a few times over the years but hadn't had any success. I ripped off a piece of paper from the desk and jotted down ktc.org, my username, and my phone number. I gave it to him and told him when he was ready to quit, WE are all here for him. I don't know if he'll be coming in, but I do know this:
Today, I am QUIT
Today, I am PROUD
Today, I am ME
And that my friends, feels damn good!
This is fucking awesome! So proud to be quit with this guy. Wow!
little by little things will change in your life. I can't explain it, but I thought i was quitting dip, but in turn i completely changed into a different person as well. i now notice the little things, humbled more easily.. go out of my way to find the positives, instead of the negatives... enjoy another day of freedom!
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Day 35 (Got the afternoon off since I just had my wisdom teeth removed a few minutes ago)
A few days past a month in and I feel like a different person. Well, let me back that statement up - The real me is finally starting to shine through. I've alway considered myself somewhat of an outdoorsmen, but never an excerciser. Over the past 12 years my endurance and stamina had left the building. Heeding the advice of the many vets here, I have made my quit the springboard into a life of daily excercise and getting back into shape. Only 35 days post nicotine and I no longer feel like am fucking dying all the time.
Here's the real stupid thing: I can get through a great bike ride or run and then my brain say 'you need a dip to celebrate your accomplishment.' What the hell is wrong with me? I know it's going to take some time for my brain to rewire its reward system, but damn does it suck.
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Day 35 (Got the afternoon off since I just had my wisdom teeth removed a few minutes ago)
A few days past a month in and I feel like a different person. Well, let me back that statement up - The real me is finally starting to shine through. I've alway considered myself somewhat of an outdoorsmen, but never an excerciser. Over the past 12 years my endurance and stamina had left the building. Heeding the advice of the many vets here, I have made my quit the springboard into a life of daily excercise and getting back into shape. Only 35 days post nicotine and I no longer feel like am fucking dying all the time.
Here's the real stupid thing: I can get through a great bike ride or run and then my brain say 'you need a dip to celebrate your accomplishment.' What the hell is wrong with me? I know it's going to take some time for my brain to rewire its reward system, but damn does it suck.
I was just thinking pretty much the same dam thing. Everything worth a reward my brain tells me to dip? Fuk'n insane!!!!
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Day 35 (Got the afternoon off since I just had my wisdom teeth removed a few minutes ago)
good job on 35!!!!!!!! Keep up the quit!!!
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What a ride you've been on! Milestone birthday! Surgery! Big parties with friends! Camping with giant storms followed by car breakdowns!
Any one of these would be enough to send a user straight to a can or 2. Which leads to a can or 2 a day. You've come a long way! Keep pushing forward and keep your guard up. Not a single one of those experiences would have been better or easier with nicotine. But... The days ahead will be a lot better without it! You have some days ahead that are gonna knock your socks off.
Keep up the great work! Proud to quit with you today!
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Thanks Worktowin! When I choose to do something challenging in life, life tends to throw a lot of obstacles at me to overcome. All the triggers and stressful situations have been a challenge, but all I can think about is "1 problem + nicotine = 2 problems." I have survived the last 45 days on this mantra.
Yesterday, we had a poker run on the river. It's a big annual charity event and we rarely miss it. I promised my two young sons they could go and we would camp at the campground yesterday evening. We had a great nic free day and after 6 hours on the river, we headed back to the ramp. Its about a 14 mile ride back up river and we left at the absolute worst possible time. The sun was setting and casting a glare on the river to the point I couldn't see a fucking thing. I got nervous that I might have a head on collision with another boat and started slowing down. Just as I started to come off plane, I realized I was way off the main channel. Within a millisecond, our 2200 pound boat slammed to a halt in about an inch of water. Needless to say, I was pissed at myself and thank goodness there wasn't a floating C-store with a cope sign. As the sun started to set, a group of boats came past, circled back, and came to help us. About a dozen of us shoved that anchor 3 inches at time back into the channel. cleaned out the intake grate and pump and got us restarted.
Fast forward an hour: Boat's unhooked and just arrived at the campground. Socialize for a bit, eat some food, and start preparing to set up camp. I was just making a grown up drink when I hear a kid crying. Yep, it's one of mine. My youngest (18 months) got bitten on the face by a dog at the campground. Alright, loaded everything back up and make the trek to the hospital (1 hour) with crabby sunburned family. Hospital says the plastic surgeon isn't on call tonight and sends us to the University Hospital in Columbia (another 1/2 hour). All in all, he got two stitches to close up his lip and we got home at 5 am this morning. So yeah, I kicked the nic bitches ass all weekend. She can bring it the fuck on. I clearly need no more problems! Anyway, being quit is awesome. Not one time did I have to worry about where I was going to spit at the hospital and it was perhaps the most free I have felt since I have quit.
Thanks sportsfan and worktowin for your massive amount of encouragement and support - you men are truly badass quitters.
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Awesome congrats MW on making it through a tough weekend!
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I'm in a funk and it fucking sucks! I traveled to Houston, TX for work this week and I am totally experiencing that bad case of the mid 70's fuck-its. I have the luxury of working in an industry riddled with nic use but luckily work a solitary position where I might not see another co-worker for a month of so. Here I am in TX and every one I have to work with is loaded with a fatty. I have a horrible head ache and I am constantly finding my brain reminescing (sp?) pre-quit days. I know its a funk and I'm doing the right things to stay quit. I will NAFAR use nicotine. Maybe I just needed to vent this disgust out of my brain...I am feeling better as I write this. I know this funk will be over soon.
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I'm in a funk and it fucking sucks! I traveled to Houston, TX for work this week and I am totally experiencing that bad case of the mid 70's fuck-its. I have the luxury of working in an industry riddled with nic use but luckily work a solitary position where I might not see another co-worker for a month of so. Here I am in TX and every one I have to work with is loaded with a fatty. I have a horrible head ache and I am constantly finding my brain reminescing (sp?) pre-quit days. I know its a funk and I'm doing the right things to stay quit. I will NAFAR use nicotine. Maybe I just needed to vent this disgust out of my brain...I am feeling better as I write this. I know this funk will be over soon.
Great job realizing The funk. You'll get through it with flying colors. I know something that helps. Next time really watch them slaves suckle with the poison. Watch them as they can't make it one hour without the poison ordering them to suckle once again.. Watch how they treat the poison like it's more important than anything in thier lives. They probably enjoy being away from thier families so they can be with their true love. Watch them my friend,,, it will make you feel sorry for them. Poor slaves.
Not you my friend. You love your new life. You don't need it,, never did. Screw the poison!! I'm quit with you.
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I'm in a funk and it fucking sucks! I traveled to Houston, TX for work this week and I am totally experiencing that bad case of the mid 70's fuck-its. I have the luxury of working in an industry riddled with nic use but luckily work a solitary position where I might not see another co-worker for a month of so. Here I am in TX and every one I have to work with is loaded with a fatty. I have a horrible head ache and I am constantly finding my brain reminescing (sp?) pre-quit days. I know its a funk and I'm doing the right things to stay quit. I will NAFAR use nicotine. Maybe I just needed to vent this disgust out of my brain...I am feeling better as I write this. I know this funk will be over soon.
Great job realizing The funk. You'll get through it with flying colors. I know something that helps. Next time really watch them slaves suckle with the poison. Watch them as they can't make it one hour without the poison ordering them to suckle once again.. Watch how they treat the poison like it's more important than anything in thier lives. They probably enjoy being away from thier families so they can be with their true love. Watch them my friend,,, it will make you feel sorry for them. Poor slaves.
Not you my friend. You love your new life. You don't need it,, never did. Screw the poison!! I'm quit with you.
I concur with every word of this ^^^^^^ bad ass. You will learn to see users through eyes of pity rather than eyes of envy. I am sitting next to a dear friend of mine right now, he is trying like hell to get his nic fix in before we catch our second leg of the flight. Thank God I won't have to swallow that shit on the plane or go nuts without it. It's great to be quit. Erussell day 177
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I'm in a funk and it fucking sucks! I traveled to Houston, TX for work this week and I am totally experiencing that bad case of the mid 70's fuck-its. I have the luxury of working in an industry riddled with nic use but luckily work a solitary position where I might not see another co-worker for a month of so. Here I am in TX and every one I have to work with is loaded with a fatty. I have a horrible head ache and I am constantly finding my brain reminescing (sp?) pre-quit days. I know its a funk and I'm doing the right things to stay quit. I will NAFAR use nicotine. Maybe I just needed to vent this disgust out of my brain...I am feeling better as I write this. I know this funk will be over soon.
Great job realizing The funk. You'll get through it with flying colors. I know something that helps. Next time really watch them slaves suckle with the poison. Watch them as they can't make it one hour without the poison ordering them to suckle once again.. Watch how they treat the poison like it's more important than anything in thier lives. They probably enjoy being away from thier families so they can be with their true love. Watch them my friend,,, it will make you feel sorry for them. Poor slaves.
Not you my friend. You love your new life. You don't need it,, never did. Screw the poison!! I'm quit with you.
I concur with every word of this ^^^^^^ bad ass. You will learn to see users through eyes of pity rather than eyes of envy. I am sitting next to a dear friend of mine right now, he is trying like hell to get his nic fix in before we catch our second leg of the flight. Thank God I won't have to swallow that shit on the plane or go nuts without it. It's great to be quit. Erussell day 177
I don't even need to add to these^^^^^^^^^^^ badasses! But I will. We all go through these same funks. Maybe at different days, but we all have them. My worst has been after the H.O.F.! The thing to remember is that you are FREE and you are free because you have lived by a standard that works! Do not falter from that standard. Keep your head up and push through it day by day just like you did when you first started and your body wanted to revolt. Remember those days? Its the same principle. Keep pushing and then one morning you realize the funk is over and you are STILL FREE! You got this all day!
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I'm in a funk and it fucking sucks! I traveled to Houston, TX for work this week and I am totally experiencing that bad case of the mid 70's fuck-its. I have the luxury of working in an industry riddled with nic use but luckily work a solitary position where I might not see another co-worker for a month of so. Here I am in TX and every one I have to work with is loaded with a fatty. I have a horrible head ache and I am constantly finding my brain reminescing (sp?) pre-quit days. I know its a funk and I'm doing the right things to stay quit. I will NAFAR use nicotine. Maybe I just needed to vent this disgust out of my brain...I am feeling better as I write this. I know this funk will be over soon.
Great job realizing The funk. You'll get through it with flying colors. I know something that helps. Next time really watch them slaves suckle with the poison. Watch them as they can't make it one hour without the poison ordering them to suckle once again.. Watch how they treat the poison like it's more important than anything in thier lives. They probably enjoy being away from thier families so they can be with their true love. Watch them my friend,,, it will make you feel sorry for them. Poor slaves.
Not you my friend. You love your new life. You don't need it,, never did. Screw the poison!! I'm quit with you.
I concur with every word of this ^^^^^^ bad ass. You will learn to see users through eyes of pity rather than eyes of envy. I am sitting next to a dear friend of mine right now, he is trying like hell to get his nic fix in before we catch our second leg of the flight. Thank God I won't have to swallow that shit on the plane or go nuts without it. It's great to be quit. Erussell day 177
I don't even need to add to these^^^^^^^^^^^ badasses! But I will. We all go through these same funks. Maybe at different days, but we all have them. My worst has been after the H.O.F.! The thing to remember is that you are FREE and you are free because you have lived by a standard that works! Do not falter from that standard. Keep your head up and push through it day by day just like you did when you first started and your body wanted to revolt. Remember those days? Its the same principle. Keep pushing and then one morning you realize the funk is over and you are STILL FREE! You got this all day!
Hope you enjoyed the Cajun crabs at the restaurant last night. They taste better without Copenhagen. Everything does.
Every day up to a point in this process is either miserable or a struggle. And then it isn't. My misery lasted a little over 50 days. My struggle lasted another 100. Everyone is different, but years of poisoning your body takes time to fix. There are good, even great days sprinkled in here and there along the way. Personally, I would call Cajun crabs a great day.
As far as looking up to the men that you respect... I hear you. Some of the best men I have ever met were nic addicts. My father, my grandfather, some coworkers, some friends, and some of you from ktc. You guys aren't great men because you are addicts... You are great men in spite of it. And once you quit, you become better men. I feel great pity for those that are still feeding the addiction. And part of the being better is what we learn about ourselves along the way. Tobacco isn't a character builder. It doesn't build us into leaders. It doesn't make us great fathers or husbands. It actually makes all of those a little harder to achieve because of the time, energy, and solitude sometimes required to feed this addiction. Not to mention the lies - everyone of us had either lied to ourselves or others about our addiction...
Right now is a tough time, but better times are ahead. Those jacked up wires in your head are getting sorted out, and paradise is ahead. Keep doing what you are doing. It will get better. There's a train headed you way pretty soon....
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As I approach the HOF (Time machine day today @ 88) I thought I'd read back through my intro. It's pretty great to see all the support from everyone along the way.
A quote from Worktowin kind of sums up what my quit is about:
"As far as looking up to the men that you respect... I hear you. Some of the best men I have ever met were nic addicts. My father, my grandfather, some coworkers, some friends, and some of you from ktc. You guys aren't great men because you are addicts... You are great men in spite of it. And once you quit, you become better men. I feel great pity for those that are still feeding the addiction. And part of the being better is what we learn about ourselves along the way. Tobacco isn't a character builder. It doesn't build us into leaders. It doesn't make us great fathers or husbands. It actually makes all of those a little harder to achieve because of the time, energy, and solitude sometimes required to feed this addiction."
I truly believed that cope was part of my persona...a trait that made me more confident, likeable, and all around better. I could not have been more wrong. I was all of those things in spite of nicotine. Nicotine free, I am embracing all of the qualities I have suppressed for the last 12 years and it is truly great. Thanks Mike for those words - they helped me understand something I may have never quite figured out.
I'll be hangin here at the station waiting on the train -
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As I approach the HOF (Time machine day today @ 88) I thought I'd read back through my intro. It's pretty great to see all the support from everyone along the way.
A quote from Worktowin kind of sums up what my quit is about:
"As far as looking up to the men that you respect... I hear you. Some of the best men I have ever met were nic addicts. My father, my grandfather, some coworkers, some friends, and some of you from ktc. You guys aren't great men because you are addicts... You are great men in spite of it. And once you quit, you become better men. I feel great pity for those that are still feeding the addiction. And part of the being better is what we learn about ourselves along the way. Tobacco isn't a character builder. It doesn't build us into leaders. It doesn't make us great fathers or husbands. It actually makes all of those a little harder to achieve because of the time, energy, and solitude sometimes required to feed this addiction."
I truly believed that cope was part of my persona...a trait that made me more confident, likeable, and all around better. I could not have been more wrong. I was all of those things in spite of nicotine. Nicotine free, I am embracing all of the qualities I have suppressed for the last 12 years and it is truly great. Thanks Mike for those words - they helped me understand something I may have never quite figured out.
I'll be hangin here at the station waiting on the train -
'clap' Bravo. Stay in the fight today. Worry about tomorrow when it becomes today!
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As I approach the HOF (Time machine day today @ 88) I thought I'd read back through my intro. It's pretty great to see all the support from everyone along the way.Â
A quote from Worktowin kind of sums up what my quit is about:
"As far as looking up to the men that you respect... I hear you. Some of the best men I have ever met were nic addicts. My father, my grandfather, some coworkers, some friends, and some of you from ktc. You guys aren't great men because you are addicts... You are great men in spite of it. And once you quit, you become better men. I feel great pity for those that are still feeding the addiction. And part of the being better is what we learn about ourselves along the way. Tobacco isn't a character builder. It doesn't build us into leaders. It doesn't make us great fathers or husbands. It actually makes all of those a little harder to achieve because of the time, energy, and solitude sometimes required to feed this addiction."
I truly believed that cope was part of my persona...a trait that made me more confident, likeable, and all around better. I could not have been more wrong. I was all of those things in spite of nicotine. Nicotine free, I am embracing all of the qualities I have suppressed for the last 12 years and it is truly great. Thanks Mike for those words - they helped me understand something I may have never quite figured out.
I'll be hangin here at the station waiting on the train -
'clap' Bravo. Stay in the fight today. Worry about tomorrow when it becomes today!
Love seeing the point where things seem to get a little brighter, the road a little easier to travel, and the sky a little clearer as time goes by. You get it - you understand that the battle is worth the payoff. You see the future and the freedom that you fought for - so one day at a time the even better days will soon be yours.
I'm very proud for you today, and look forward to you raising holy ozarks hell when you jump on that train!
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Midwest04z-This married Midwesterner lives in South Central Missouri with his wife anf three kids. He started his addiction at the age of 17 and started with Skoal Cherry and then moved onto Kodiak and Cope (see the trend here marketing to kids with candy flavors). This quitter is bringing a handle of Crown Royal and some decaffeinated Coke (I hope you all have a clean glass). In the event of an accident he asks that his daughter be contacted because his wife will be stowing away on the train with him (sounds like his quote promoted hers as well). When asked about inappropriate behavior this fine quitter turned that into a question for me “Ah yeah, that's a big 10-4. After a few crown and cokes I like shed a few layers of clothing, is the train going by the East Side Pinched?”…well brother if you promise to keep your clothes on I will put in a request for an alternate stop, I myself am a fan of nekkid women. His words of wisdom are “No one can make you quit except you and no one can make you use, except you. Look in the mirror and choose who you want to be every damn day!”
The craziest thing this quitter can think of is that for 12 years he played Russian roulette with cancer, gum and bone disease. He will be taking a vacation to celebrate his HOF. This guy will be signing up for 200 days and plans on watching his fellow Divers quit and staying true to his word. His favorite sports team is “THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS” (Hell YEAH). He lays pipe for a living, ha, I mean he is a pipeliner. He drives a 2004 Chevy Tahoe. For a hobby he likes to pick the guitar. His favorite avatar on here is from Pinched – he never gets tired of seeing that chimp cop a feel. He has been and continues to be inspired by Worktowin (great choice of a solid quitter and a great supporter – I love you too Mike).
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Midwest04z-This married Midwesterner lives in South Central Missouri with his wife anf three kids. He started his addiction at the age of 17 and started with Skoal Cherry and then moved onto Kodiak and Cope (see the trend here marketing to kids with candy flavors). This quitter is bringing a handle of Crown Royal and some decaffeinated Coke (I hope you all have a clean glass). In the event of an accident he asks that his daughter be contacted because his wife will be stowing away on the train with him (sounds like his quote promoted hers as well). When asked about inappropriate behavior this fine quitter turned that into a question for me “Ah yeah, that's a big 10-4. After a few crown and cokes I like shed a few layers of clothing, is the train going by the East Side Pinched?”…well brother if you promise to keep your clothes on I will put in a request for an alternate stop, I myself am a fan of nekkid women. His words of wisdom are “No one can make you quit except you and no one can make you use, except you. Look in the mirror and choose who you want to be every damn day!”
The craziest thing this quitter can think of is that for 12 years he played Russian roulette with cancer, gum and bone disease. He will be taking a vacation to celebrate his HOF. This guy will be signing up for 200 days and plans on watching his fellow Divers quit and staying true to his word. His favorite sports team is “THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS” (Hell YEAH). He lays pipe for a living, ha, I mean he is a pipeliner. He drives a 2004 Chevy Tahoe. For a hobby he likes to pick the guitar. His favorite avatar on here is from Pinched – he never gets tired of seeing that chimp cop a feel. He has been and continues to be inspired by Worktowin (great choice of a solid quitter and a great supporter – I love you too Mike).
Congratulations on a huge achievement! You have endured many tests, from beached boats, to dog bitten kids, to milestone birthdays, to late night drives to the emergency room, to business trips with devoted dippers... And you've kept your word and promise throughout. Today you should celebrate, and crown and coke sounds perfect to me! I'll have one for you!
Life keeps getting better without the nicotine choker. While today is a celebration, I promise you that even better days are ahead. You have really been and inspiration for me and for many on this site. I look forward to celebrating a lot more milestones with you. And, for the 100th day in a successful row - I quit with you today.
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Great to meet you today! Thanks for being a part of my accountability and success. Meeting other quitters has been a big motivator for me - although we are all different, in many ways we are the same. Keep up the great work - life keeps getting better without nicotine. I wish I had the wisdom to quit at your age!
You da man -
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Welcome to the second floor! You are a great example for new quitters Jake! See you tomorrow at 201.
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Welcome to the second floor! You are a great example for new quitters Jake! See you tomorrow at 201.
Hell yeah rollaboy. Bad ass
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Welcome to the second floor! You are a great example for new quitters Jake! See you tomorrow at 201.
Hell yeah rollaboy. Bad ass
Congratulations on the milestone Midwest !!! I am proud to be quit with you and the November Skydivers..... :D
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300 is awesome! Great great days ahead. Thanks for bringing me and do many others along for the ride!
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Gratz on the 3rd floor!
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Congratulations on a solid year of bad assery!!! You are one of the KTC leaders - and are an inspiration to many if us. Thank for bringing me along for the ride too! Enjoy today, and see you on the roll tomorrow!
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Congratulations on a solid year of bad assery!!! You are one of the KTC leaders - and are an inspiration to many if us. Thank for bringing me along for the ride too! Enjoy today, and see you on the roll tomorrow!
Congrats on 300
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Congratulations on a solid year of bad assery!!! You are one of the KTC leaders - and are an inspiration to many if us. Thank for bringing me along for the ride too! Enjoy today, and see you on the roll tomorrow!
Congrats on 300
congrats on 1 year...bad ass just a water stop on the run...see ya back tomorrow strong work enjoy your day!!!
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Congratulations on a solid year of bad assery!!! You are one of the KTC leaders - and are an inspiration to many if us. Thank for bringing me along for the ride too! Enjoy today, and see you on the roll tomorrow!
Congrats on 300
congrats on 1 year...bad ass just a water stop on the run...see ya back tomorrow strong work enjoy your day!!!
Gratz on the annual!
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Congratulations on a solid year of bad assery!!! You are one of the KTC leaders - and are an inspiration to many if us. Thank for bringing me along for the ride too! Enjoy today, and see you on the roll tomorrow!
Congrats on 300
congrats on 1 year...bad ass just a water stop on the run...see ya back tomorrow strong work enjoy your day!!!
Gratz on the annual!
Nice job!
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Congratulations on a solid year of bad assery!!! You are one of the KTC leaders - and are an inspiration to many if us. Thank for bringing me along for the ride too! Enjoy today, and see you on the roll tomorrow!
Congrats on 300
congrats on 1 year...bad ass just a water stop on the run...see ya back tomorrow strong work enjoy your day!!!
Gratz on the annual!
Nice job!
sweet!!! in the final turn on your 1st lap..... no letting up!
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Congratulations on a solid year of bad assery!!! You are one of the KTC leaders - and are an inspiration to many if us. Thank for bringing me along for the ride too! Enjoy today, and see you on the roll tomorrow!
Congrats on 300
congrats on 1 year...bad ass just a water stop on the run...see ya back tomorrow strong work enjoy your day!!!
Gratz on the annual!
Nice job!
sweet!!! in the final turn on your 1st lap..... no letting up!
Great job bro.
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Congratulations on a solid year of bad assery!!! You are one of the KTC leaders - and are an inspiration to many if us. Thank for bringing me along for the ride too! Enjoy today, and see you on the roll tomorrow!
Congrats on 300
congrats on 1 year...bad ass just a water stop on the run...see ya back tomorrow strong work enjoy your day!!!
Gratz on the annual!
Nice job!
sweet!!! in the final turn on your 1st lap..... no letting up!
Great job bro.
Damn fine job !!!
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500 days of freedom! Congratulations brother - you've set a great example of paying it forward and backward, and have really improved your life in the process. Quit with you today!
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500 days of freedom! Congratulations brother - you've set a great example of paying it forward and backward, and have really improved your life in the process. Quit with you today!
Hey Midwest way to go with the strong quit. 500 days kick in' the nic in the ass.
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500 days of freedom! Congratulations brother - you've set a great example of paying it forward and backward, and have really improved your life in the process. Quit with you today!
Hey Midwest way to go with the strong quit. 500 days kick in' the nic in the ass.
Congrats on 500 days quit brother. Well done!
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Bringing this bad ass to the top to celebrate his comma!
Congratulations Jake! Enjoy this milestone and celebrate freedom!