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Title: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on October 24, 2013, 10:41:00 PM
I quit chewing tobacco on 10/12

Making today day 12 for me.

After chewing for 9 years I have finally decided to call it quits.

Its been a wild ride so far, but unlike anytime in the past where I "tried" I am resolute this time that I have had enough. I have wasted my money enough, I have left the house to run and get a tin more than enough times in my life and I don't need to any more.

Thanks
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: zam on October 24, 2013, 11:00:00 PM
Quote from: MN_Ben
I quit chewing tobacco on 10/12

Making today day 12 for me.

After chewing for 9 years I have finally decided to call it quits.

Its been a wild ride so far, but unlike anytime in the past where I "tried" I am resolute this time that I have had enough. I have wasted my money enough, I have left the house to run and get a tin more than enough times in my life and I don't need to any more.

Thanks
congrats on a great decision (you don't even know yet how great). Brother, this is hard stuff, but it's doable. You've already started right by posting roll. Now just concentrate on keeping your word.. There is a TON of stuff to help with that on the web. You've obviously read a bit, so keep it up.
Post early, post often. Don't let a waking second go by without being bound by your post (your promise not to dip). Post with the BOMB (may12) if you want some extra accountability, or you just want to feel cool. I'm excited for you! (no homo)
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Grizzfall on October 24, 2013, 11:50:00 PM
Ben,
Welcome to the jan14 killers. Right at the buzzer too. This is going to be a good ride but we have to do it together. I quit with you today. See you on roll tomorrow. Be strong.
Grizzfall
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: wmcatty on October 25, 2013, 12:14:00 AM
Welcome to KTC Ben. What matters around here is that you want to quit for you. As you may suspect, most of the 16,000 boys and girls on this site are pretty hard core quitters that donÂ’t want to listen to any reasons, excuses or rationale for using nicotine. And they wonÂ’t listen no matter how hard you sugar coat it. What they will do is provide you with the tools to quit and help you along that rough patch of track. They will be there for you every step of the way to freedom. They will be there when you are hurting, when you are in the suck, when you feel like raging, venting or just talking to someone on the phone. Around here, we call that Brotherhood. First and foremost, you will need to post Roll. Roll is your daily promise to yourself and all of your new brothers and sisters that you will not use tobacco in any form that day. You will post your name and the number of days you are quit each day in the January 2014 quit group. Each and every day you will post your promise. No exceptions. That is the price of admission to KTC. Nothing more and nothing less. The reason you are put in January is that will be the month if you join us today that you will celebrate being 100 days free of nicotineÂ…your Hall of Fame date.
Now that you know the basics, it is time to read all you can on this site. Go to the welcome center tab at the top of this screen and that will get you started. Post roll and look up at your inbox (1). That is a personal message from me with my telephone number. Glad to see you took control of your life. Wayne
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on October 25, 2013, 12:29:00 AM
I wont be making any excuses. And I won't be using nicotine ever again.

I read the Tom Kern story here and everything really hit home for me.. I have 4 children like he did. I love them more than anything in this world, and if I took myself out of their lives before teaching them everything I know it would be very sad..

Also.. Now that I am 12 days in.. the first 12 days in my 9 year old sons life that I haven't chewed, I am resolute that I will never relive these 12 days again.. 12 days of thinking in a fog. 12 days of my mouth feeling weird.

Also, I don't want to tell them that I quit on quitting.. When I told my 9 year old son (my tough as nails 9 year old son who is the biggest stud on his football team) that I quit chewing, he started crying.. Because he was so happy that I finally quit..

I will be posting roll.. I thank you guys for this site, and your support.

-Ben
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: DippinDave911 on October 25, 2013, 01:21:00 AM
welcome ben,

glad i had the pleasure of talking with you a little bit in chat. i invite you to come into chat everynight if you can. me an paddy usually stalk them halls far into the wee hours of morning anyway.

seems like you are on the right track. proud to be quit with you and ill send you my number. need anything you know where i live....haha na just kiddin, shoot me a text or call or come to live chat. you know where to find me

dave - day 85
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: worktowin on October 25, 2013, 05:57:00 AM
Quote from: MN_Ben
I wont be making any excuses. And I won't be using nicotine ever again.

I read the Tom Kern story here and everything really hit home for me.. I have 4 children like he did. I love them more than anything in this world, and if I took myself out of their lives before teaching them everything I know it would be very sad..

Also.. Now that I am 12 days in.. the first 12 days in my 9 year old sons life that I haven't chewed, I am resolute that I will never relive these 12 days again.. 12 days of thinking in a fog. 12 days of my mouth feeling weird.

Also, I don't want to tell them that I quit on quitting.. When I told my 9 year old son (my tough as nails 9 year old son who is the biggest stud on his football team) that I quit chewing, he started crying.. Because he was so happy that I finally quit..

I will be posting roll.. I thank you guys for this site, and your support.

-Ben
Dude, that's some powerful stuff right there. Glad you posted this in your intro. You'll have some craves for a while, but nothing you can't handle. Anytime one hits, get back on here and read that sentence about your son. That is some good quit shit there.

If you need another number let me know. Quitting is the best decision you've ever made.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Pinched on October 25, 2013, 09:03:00 AM
Quote from: MN_Ben
I quit chewing tobacco on 10/12

Making today day 12 for me.

After chewing for 9 years I have finally decided to call it quits.

Its been a wild ride so far, but unlike anytime in the past where I "tried" I am resolute this time that I have had enough. I have wasted my money enough, I have left the house to run and get a tin more than enough times in my life and I don't need to any more.

Thanks
Impressive start. Great show of strength going that many days solo. I hope that you can use that same bravado to quit like a beast daily. Get to know your group and other people on here and you will be amazed what their support will mean to your quit.

You get out of KTC what you put into it. Posting Roll daily is the minimum I would like to see an individual like yourself do more than the minimum. There is a ton of helpful and distracting thing on here that can and will help you.

Welcome to the group brother.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: ParadigmDawg on October 25, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
That is an impressive solo start. You are likely to have several good days coming but I want you to use these days to recharge your batteries and get ready for a lot more fight. Day 11-30 were what I called my cruise control days and everything was going pretty good. Day 31 hit and it was like starting all over again.

My "suck scale" looked something like this:

Day 1-3: bad fog, my brain didn't work at all. Very little sleep and couldn't take a dump to save my life. I wanted a dip every second of each day.

Day 4-10: Pretty much out of the fog but bad, bad cravings and headache every second of the day

Day 11-14: My cruise control days, I didn't think about dipping much and craves were few and far between. Sleeping good but too much.

Day 15-21 Starting to get my energy level back up. Craves about 2-4 per day and short. The first thing every morning, I started to get an empty and sick feeling in my stomach when I thought about not being able to dip. Started losing my temper easily.

Day 22-25 No real changes, cruising along but feeling a little depressed. I started learning how to hate my addiction and was really mad about it.

Day 26- 30: Wow, I was starting to gain a lot of weight. Weird how I replaced Cope with Ice Cream and cake. I don't even eat sweets but here I am 10 lbs heavier. I don't care, I'm not dipping and the craves are mild.

Day 31-38: Freaking fog was back, some nasty craves and my temper way out of control. WTF!

Day 39-60: The roller coaster days. Mod craves followed by no craves, bad temper and mild depression. A difficult time but I was not giving up at this point.

Day 61-73: The best days by far. Seldom think about dip, temper is way better, sleeping like a normal person and just feeling pretty darn good. I am stacking up these good days to recharge my batteries and prepare for the next round of fights".

Day 74- 85: Really good days. Strong cravings when I have too many drinks so I have been careful with drinking. Normal days are now 0-1 crave. My temper has been completely under control for 2 weeks now.

Day 86-96: Zero craves, zero dip dreams and temper under control. The strong craves when I drink are also gone. I am disgusted when I see someone dip. Proudly watching my group hit HOF one at a time; which is just how we quit, one day at a time. My guard is still held high as I know the fight is far from over.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: wmcatty on October 25, 2013, 10:22:00 AM
Great job of posting roll today Ben. You have my telephone number if you need it. Get more numbers from the other quitters in January '14 quit group...they will be glad to share if you ask. Make that 9 year old proud of his daddy.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Minny on October 25, 2013, 03:17:00 PM
Quote from: MN_Ben
When I told my 9 year old son (my tough as nails 9 year old son who is the biggest stud on his football team) that I quit chewing, he started crying.. Because he was so happy that I finally quit..
Wow! THAT's what this is all about. Thanks for the dose of inspiration. Hold on tight to that memory and should you have a moment of "just one", think about your son. Talk about a layer of accountability.

-Minny(apolis)
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on January 07, 2014, 09:11:00 PM
So tonight I was watching "My 600 pound life" with my wife and it was about this woman who started her journey weighing something like 650 pounds..

It was a two part thing where this woman dropped 500 pounds and had her dream realized of becoming pregnant.

What was really interesting for me to watch and consider was the process she went through.. She was a food addict and I am a nicotine addict. Early in the process she struggled, her addict brain told her to do things like hide food and be dishonest about how much she had been eating, it was a watershed moment for her when she was confronted by her true weight.. Much like we have many quitters come in because of some scary encounter with a dentist or a doctor. And when she did start the process she had food dreams about eating a whole pizza just like we have dip dreams.. Its not just the body thats addicted, its the mind....

But as time went on she realized her life changed, she didn't shake the fact that she was addicted, rather she embraced everything about her "quit". She became a patient liason and paid it forward. She had overcome being fat and now actually made her living helping new "quitters" explaining the process, explaining the challenges they would face..

Obviously it made me think of this place and the bad ass quitters here who not only have made their own lives better by making the decision to quit tobacco, but pay it forward every single day helping new quitters get on their feet and get their bearings in their new path in life.

And it made me think how grateful I am for this place, for you quitters, and for my friends here.

Thank you
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: brettlees on January 08, 2014, 10:27:00 AM
Quote from: MN_Ben
So tonight I was watching "My 600 pound life" with my wife and it was about this woman who started her journey weighing something like 650 pounds..

It was a two part thing where this woman dropped 500 pounds and had her dream realized of becoming pregnant.

What was really interesting for me to watch and consider was the process she went through.. She was a food addict and I am a nicotine addict. Early in the process she struggled, her addict brain told her to do things like hide food and be dishonest about how much she had been eating, it was a watershed moment for her when she was confronted by her true weight.. Much like we have many quitters come in because of some scary encounter with a dentist or a doctor. And when she did start the process she had food dreams about eating a whole pizza just like we have dip dreams.. Its not just the body thats addicted, its the mind....

But as time went on she realized her life changed, she didn't shake the fact that she was addicted, rather she embraced everything about her "quit". She became a patient liason and paid it forward. She had overcome being fat and now actually made her living helping new "quitters" explaining the process, explaining the challenges they would face..

Obviously it made me think of this place and the bad ass quitters here who not only have made their own lives better by making the decision to quit tobacco, but pay it forward every single day helping new quitters get on their feet and get their bearings in their new path in life.

And it made me think how grateful I am for this place, for you quitters, and for my friends here.

Thank you
Thanks for posting this, it's helpful to learn about addiction in all forms. And as you approach the Hall of Fame it's good to read where you stand at this point in your quit. Glad to be a Nic Killer with you!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: jzzyzag01 on January 08, 2014, 10:33:00 AM
Quote from: brettlees
Quote from: MN_Ben
So tonight I was watching "My 600 pound life" with my wife and it was about this woman who started her journey weighing something like 650 pounds..

It was a two part thing where this woman dropped 500 pounds and had her dream realized of becoming pregnant.

What was really interesting for me to watch and consider was the process she went through.. She was a food addict and I am a nicotine addict. Early in the process she struggled, her addict brain told her to do things like hide food and be dishonest about how much she had been eating, it was a watershed moment for her when she was confronted by her true weight.. Much like we have many quitters come in because of some scary encounter with a dentist or a doctor. And when she did start the process she had food dreams about eating a whole pizza just like we have dip dreams..  Its not just the body thats addicted, its the mind....

But as time went on she realized her life changed, she didn't shake the fact that she was addicted, rather she embraced everything about her "quit". She became a patient liason and paid it forward. She had overcome being fat and now actually made her living helping new "quitters" explaining the process, explaining the challenges they would face..

Obviously it made me think of this place and the bad ass quitters here who not only have made their own lives better by making the decision to quit tobacco, but pay it forward every single day helping new quitters get on their feet and get their bearings in their new path in life.

And it made me think how grateful I am for this place, for you quitters, and for my friends here.

Thank you
Thanks for posting this, it's helpful to learn about addiction in all forms. And as you approach the Hall of Fame it's good to read where you stand at this point in your quit. Glad to be a Nic Killer with you!
Well done Ben. Keep looking for these little inspirations all around you. It'll help you start to fill the voids of your brain that used to be full of dip ideas. Keep moving towards that HOF, you're earning it ODAAT.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: cbird65 on January 20, 2014, 10:11:00 AM
Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on January 20, 2014, 10:23:00 AM
Quote from: CBird65
Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already
Congrats Ben on day 100! I am thankful for you and got your back as you travel to day 200! Congrats on HOF!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Evil_Won on January 20, 2014, 11:45:00 AM
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: CBird65
Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already
Congrats Ben on day 100! I am thankful for you and got your back as you travel to day 200! Congrats on HOF!
Congrats. I think you know that day 100 is not some magical cure day, but just in case, you're still an addict and I hope you stick around to keep paying it forward. This KTC thing works. Stick with it.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Minny on January 20, 2014, 12:18:00 PM
Quote from: Evil_Won
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: CBird65
Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already
Congrats Ben on day 100! I am thankful for you and got your back as you travel to day 200! Congrats on HOF!
Congrats. I think you know that day 100 is not some magical cure day, but just in case, you're still an addict and I hope you stick around to keep paying it forward. This KTC thing works. Stick with it.
Well done, my friend.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Scowick65 on January 20, 2014, 02:14:00 PM
Quote from: Minny
Quote from: Evil_Won
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: CBird65
Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already
Congrats Ben on day 100! I am thankful for you and got your back as you travel to day 200! Congrats on HOF!
Congrats. I think you know that day 100 is not some magical cure day, but just in case, you're still an addict and I hope you stick around to keep paying it forward. This KTC thing works. Stick with it.
Well done, my friend.
Nice job Ben!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Sh4string on January 20, 2014, 03:23:00 PM
Congrats buddy....I'll join you soon on the trip to the second floor!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on January 20, 2014, 08:20:00 PM
Thanks guys... And Ginet :D

I'm not going anywhere.. I like it here, I like my friends here, I like everything about this place, I plan on sticking around
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on January 20, 2014, 08:31:00 PM
dammit.. I was trying to upload a pic but it isn't working
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ron_Cross on January 21, 2014, 12:46:00 AM
MN_Ben - The Killer Express has now stopped in Zimmerman, MN to pick up this Hastings native. Other than being another badass to make it to the HoF, his day job is to supervise a team of software dudes that write software for retirement account record keeping. He began dipping at 26 years old and his poison of choice was Copenhagen Wintergreen. MN_Ben is bringing some Venison Sticks fresh out of the smoker for everyone to enjoy. In the event of an accident, we are to contact his wife. When asked about celebrating, MN_Ben said that he already told his wife that is steak and (fill in the blank) day. (Ron still hasnÂ’t recovered from the British Virgin Islands stop, so let your minds wander where they may...lol) This quitter is indeed signing up for 200 days.

MN_BenÂ’s declined any words of wisdom other than to say that the January Nic Killers donÂ’t need any words of wisdom from him because theyÂ’re walking the path...now just need to guard their quits. His favorite movie is Tombstone and his favorite movie quote is from The Matrix when Morpheus says: There is a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path. MN_Ben enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping. His favorite avatar...is his own. He is most afraid of Evil Won getting on his ass. He finds inspiration in quitters that came before him and are here everyday paying it forward. (Sure sounds like someone took a sip of that tasty KTC-Kool Aid!) MN_Ben accredits being in the chat room and those badass quitters who lurk in the chat room helping him with his quit. Welcome aboard, MN_Ben, you have earned your spot among the HoF and on the Killer Express!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: tarpon17 on January 21, 2014, 05:05:00 PM
Nice work Ben!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on January 21, 2014, 05:18:00 PM
Quote from: tarpon17
Nice work Ben!
Super Proud of you Ben! (Insert Flowers) I got ur back for the next 100 but I'm gonna have to do this one day at a time!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Krazystu on February 05, 2014, 02:37:00 AM
Congrats on the first 100 Ben...and thanks for chatting tonight
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Minny on February 11, 2014, 03:15:00 PM
I just read your HOF speech. Well written, well told, WELL DONE!!! I'm proud to be quit with you today!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on February 12, 2014, 10:18:00 AM
Quote from: Minny
I just read your HOF speech. Well written, well told, WELL DONE!!! I'm proud to be quit with you today!
Thanks man!! I am proud to be quit with all you quitters too
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: rdad on February 12, 2014, 11:31:00 AM
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: Minny
I just read your HOF speech. Well written, well told, WELL DONE!!!  I'm proud to be quit with you today!
Thanks man!! I am proud to be quit with all you quitters too
I too, just read your HOF speech. Thanks for taking the time to write that. What a great thing! So Inspirational. Congrats! 'clap'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Sh4string on February 12, 2014, 11:32:00 AM
The question is.....where the fish biting???
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: slug.go on February 12, 2014, 11:55:00 AM
MN,
That was an incredible HOF speech, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on February 12, 2014, 04:25:00 PM
Thanks slug.go and rdad

And string, the bite SUCKED this last weekend... but that will all change in a few short days.. I am going to be on Lake of the Woods slayin 'eyes
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on April 30, 2014, 11:05:00 PM
Congrats on 200 Benji! 'party'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Knockout on April 30, 2014, 11:28:00 PM
Quote from: Ginet
Congrats on 200 Benji! 'party'
Hangin out in the two-story train car. Congratulations buddy, you're an inspiration.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Raider on May 01, 2014, 12:30:00 AM
Quote from: Knockout
Quote from: Ginet
Congrats on 200 Benji! 'party'
Hangin out in the two-story train car. Congratulations buddy, you're an inspiration.
What ^^^ they said. Congrats on 200
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on May 01, 2014, 03:14:00 AM
Thank you :)

I went back and re-read all this, even though my intro is shorter than most.. recalling my son crying when I told him I quit brings a tear to my eye..

If it wasn't for my loyal friends here on KTC I wouldn't be at 200 days. SO thank you, thank you for holding me accountable, thank you for the laughs, thank you for the friendship..

To the next 100 days.. Lets start with quitting today!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Steakbomb18 on May 01, 2014, 07:26:00 AM
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you :)

I went back and re-read all this, even though my intro is shorter than most.. recalling my son crying when I told him I quit brings a tear to my eye..

If it wasn't for my loyal friends here on KTC I wouldn't be at 200 days. SO thank you, thank you for holding me accountable, thank you for the laughs, thank you for the friendship..

To the next 100 days.. Lets start with quitting today!
MN_Ben, Congrats on 201! (sorry I missed yesterday). You've been an inspiration and support to many, and for that, I am grateful.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Thumblewort on May 01, 2014, 08:09:00 AM
Gratz on the second floor!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Sh4string on May 02, 2014, 12:06:00 PM
Quote from: Thumblewort
Gratz on the second floor!
You the man!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: slug.go on August 08, 2014, 12:34:00 PM
Didn't you hit 300 today? 'oh yeah'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: cbird65 on August 08, 2014, 12:45:00 PM
Quote from: slug.go
Didn't you hit 300 today? 'oh yeah'
loved 300 - little hop to 1 yr party and then a carryover skip to the 4th Floor

keep owning it benny and the jets
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: p23 on August 08, 2014, 01:29:00 PM
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on August 08, 2014, 03:58:00 PM
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Grizzlyhasclaws on August 08, 2014, 04:04:00 PM
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Scowick65 on August 08, 2014, 04:19:00 PM
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Air Force ADDICT on August 08, 2014, 04:26:00 PM
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: 30isEnuff on August 08, 2014, 06:56:00 PM
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on August 08, 2014, 07:57:00 PM
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Hey Benji. Nice freaking job on 300. Total Stud! I'm gonna pass on the chest bump though.... :)
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Spence249 on August 08, 2014, 08:21:00 PM
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Hey Benji. Nice freaking job on 300. Total Stud! I'm gonna pass on the chest bump though.... :)
Congrats Ben. Good stuff!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: smatroutsky on August 08, 2014, 09:18:00 PM
Quote from: spence249
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Hey Benji. Nice freaking job on 300. Total Stud! I'm gonna pass on the chest bump though.... :)
Congrats Ben. Good stuff!
Congrats on 300
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Smeds on August 08, 2014, 09:48:00 PM
Quote from: smatroutsky
Quote from: spence249
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Hey Benji. Nice freaking job on 300. Total Stud! I'm gonna pass on the chest bump though.... :)
Congrats Ben. Good stuff!
Congrats on 300
Nice Ben ... congrats on the 300 from over here in Sconni!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Mogul on August 08, 2014, 11:41:00 PM
Quote from: Smeds
Quote from: smatroutsky
Quote from: spence249
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Hey Benji. Nice freaking job on 300. Total Stud! I'm gonna pass on the chest bump though.... :)
Congrats Ben. Good stuff!
Congrats on 300
Nice Ben ... congrats on the 300 from over here in Sconni!!
Ben, thank you for always being a friend and mentor. Congrats bro.

Mogul
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Doc2quit4good on August 08, 2014, 11:45:00 PM
Quote from: mogul
Quote from: Smeds
Quote from: smatroutsky
Quote from: spence249
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Hey Benji. Nice freaking job on 300. Total Stud! I'm gonna pass on the chest bump though.... :)
Congrats Ben. Good stuff!
Congrats on 300
Nice Ben ... congrats on the 300 from over here in Sconni!!
Ben, thank you for always being a friend and mentor. Congrats bro.

Mogul
Ditto mogul!!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Krusty on August 09, 2014, 03:10:00 AM
Quote from: doc2quit4good
Quote from: mogul
Quote from: Smeds
Quote from: smatroutsky
Quote from: spence249
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Hey Benji. Nice freaking job on 300. Total Stud! I'm gonna pass on the chest bump though.... :)
Congrats Ben. Good stuff!
Congrats on 300
Nice Ben ... congrats on the 300 from over here in Sconni!!
Ben, thank you for always being a friend and mentor. Congrats bro.

Mogul
Ditto mogul!!!
Congrats Ben! You wear 3-hundy well...here's to another hundo!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: rdad on August 09, 2014, 10:06:00 AM
Quote from: Krusty
Quote from: doc2quit4good
Quote from: mogul
Quote from: Smeds
Quote from: smatroutsky
Quote from: spence249
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Hey Benji. Nice freaking job on 300. Total Stud! I'm gonna pass on the chest bump though.... :)
Congrats Ben. Good stuff!
Congrats on 300
Nice Ben ... congrats on the 300 from over here in Sconni!!
Ben, thank you for always being a friend and mentor. Congrats bro.

Mogul
Ditto mogul!!!
Congrats Ben! You wear 3-hundy well...here's to another hundo!

Way to be Ben. A short jaunt to one year. Congrats!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Doc Chewfree on August 10, 2014, 11:23:00 PM
Quote from: rdad
Quote from: Krusty
Quote from: doc2quit4good
Quote from: mogul
Quote from: Smeds
Quote from: smatroutsky
Quote from: spence249
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: Air
Quote from: Scowick65
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: p23
The most aggressive quitter i've ever met.

Owning quits and slaying craves with Benji daily.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Thanks P.. Thanks slug and cbird and everyone here who has been a part of my quit.. thank you
Awesome, 300 days. Congrats!
High fives!
Chest bumps!
'oh yeah'
Awesome
Hey Benji. Nice freaking job on 300. Total Stud! I'm gonna pass on the chest bump though.... :)
Congrats Ben. Good stuff!
Congrats on 300
Nice Ben ... congrats on the 300 from over here in Sconni!!
Ben, thank you for always being a friend and mentor. Congrats bro.

Mogul
Ditto mogul!!!
Congrats Ben! You wear 3-hundy well...here's to another hundo!

Way to be Ben. A short jaunt to one year. Congrats!
Nice job, benji. Congrats.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: slug.go on September 09, 2014, 08:38:00 AM
Happy birthday, you old coot! 'na na' http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s)[/url] 'Cheers' 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'band' 'dance' 'party2' 'Birthday'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Doc Chewfree on September 09, 2014, 09:20:00 AM
Quote from: slug.go
Happy birthday, you old coot! 'na na' http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) 'Cheers' 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'band' 'dance' 'party2' 'Birthday'
Happy Birthday, Benji!
Hope you get to enjoy it by fishing or something.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: THansen2413 on September 09, 2014, 04:45:00 PM
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: slug.go
Happy birthday, you old coot! 'na na' http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) 'Cheers' 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'band' 'dance' 'party2' 'Birthday'
Happy Birthday, Benji!
Hope you get to enjoy it by fishing or something.
What Doc said! From one Minnesotan to another, Happy Birthday!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: 30isEnuff on September 09, 2014, 04:50:00 PM
Quote from: THansen2413
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: slug.go
Happy birthday, you old coot! 'na na' http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) 'Cheers' 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'band' 'dance' 'party2' 'Birthday'
Happy Birthday, Benji!
Hope you get to enjoy it by fishing or something.
What Doc said! From one Minnesotan to another, Happy Birthday!
Congrats on milestone 330 daze...
Happy Birthday Too!!!
Glad you're here.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on September 09, 2014, 09:39:00 PM
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: THansen2413
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: slug.go
Happy birthday, you old coot! 'na na' http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) 'Cheers' 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'band' 'dance' 'party2' 'Birthday'
Happy Birthday, Benji!
Hope you get to enjoy it by fishing or something.
What Doc said! From one Minnesotan to another, Happy Birthday!
Congrats on milestone 330 daze...
Happy Birthday Too!!!
Glad you're here.
Happy Birthday Ben!!!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Mogul on September 09, 2014, 10:19:00 PM
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: THansen2413
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: slug.go
Happy birthday, you old coot! 'na na' http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) 'Cheers' 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'band' 'dance' 'party2' 'Birthday'
Happy Birthday, Benji!
Hope you get to enjoy it by fishing or something.
What Doc said! From one Minnesotan to another, Happy Birthday!
Congrats on milestone 330 daze...
Happy Birthday Too!!!
Glad you're here.
Happy Birthday Ben!!!!
Happy birthday land mogul. kisses in all the right places, from a hooker
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on September 10, 2014, 01:33:00 AM
Quote from: mogul
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: 30isEnuff
Quote from: THansen2413
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: slug.go
Happy birthday, you old coot! 'na na' http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) 'Cheers' 'Sing and Drink' 'boob' 'band' 'dance' 'party2' 'Birthday'
Happy Birthday, Benji!
Hope you get to enjoy it by fishing or something.
What Doc said! From one Minnesotan to another, Happy Birthday!
Congrats on milestone 330 daze...
Happy Birthday Too!!!
Glad you're here.
Happy Birthday Ben!!!!
Happy birthday land mogul. kisses in all the right places, from a hooker
Lol, thanks everyone!!

I spent the night watching my son win their 5th football game in a row.. and I spent it being quit thanks to all of you.

My first nic free birthday in a long time.. :)
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Spence249 on October 12, 2014, 08:02:00 AM
Congrats on one year of being NIC free!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: cbird65 on October 12, 2014, 08:35:00 AM
Quote from: spence249
Congrats on one year of being NIC free!
Another milestone achieved.... you lapper 'winker'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Sh4string on October 12, 2014, 12:32:00 PM
You rock brother!!! Congrats!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Menace on October 12, 2014, 12:39:00 PM
Congrats on the One Year Mark Ben.......Awesome Dude!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: p23 on October 12, 2014, 02:33:00 PM
Team Aggression.

Owning Quits and Slaying Craves.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: bigwhitebeast on October 12, 2014, 03:29:00 PM
Rocking the quit!!!! Nice work Ben 'oh yeah'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on October 12, 2014, 07:06:00 PM
Thank you. It feels awesome to have a year in the books.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on October 12, 2014, 07:26:00 PM
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you. It feels awesome to have a year in the books.
Today is an awesome day for you Ben. Huge congrats to you. You have been a role model for many, a friend to several more but a badass quitter to everyone! Your day is not only celebrated because of your 365 days of nicotine....it is celebrated because you have helped so many of us save our own lives. I will always remember the day I met you online and the words you said to me that made me quit that night. For that, I am forever grateful.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Doc Chewfree on October 12, 2014, 09:34:00 PM
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you. It feels awesome to have a year in the books.
Today is an awesome day for you Ben. Huge congrats to you. You have been a role model for many, a friend to several more but a badass quitter to everyone! Your day is not only celebrated because of your 365 days of nicotine....it is celebrated because you have helped so many of us save our own lives. I will always remember the day I met you online and the words you said to me that made me quit that night. For that, I am forever grateful.
Stuff like that ^^^ is why you are a bad ass. Congrats on a full year.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Raider on October 12, 2014, 11:26:00 PM
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you. It feels awesome to have a year in the books.
Today is an awesome day for you Ben. Huge congrats to you. You have been a role model for many, a friend to several more but a badass quitter to everyone! Your day is not only celebrated because of your 365 days of nicotine....it is celebrated because you have helped so many of us save our own lives. I will always remember the day I met you online and the words you said to me that made me quit that night. For that, I am forever grateful.
Stuff like that ^^^ is why you are a bad ass. Congrats on a full year.
http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s)[/url] Badass Ben.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: CastleHusky on October 12, 2014, 11:50:00 PM
Quote from: Raider
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you. It feels awesome to have a year in the books.
Today is an awesome day for you Ben. Huge congrats to you. You have been a role model for many, a friend to several more but a badass quitter to everyone! Your day is not only celebrated because of your 365 days of nicotine....it is celebrated because you have helped so many of us save our own lives. I will always remember the day I met you online and the words you said to me that made me quit that night. For that, I am forever grateful.
Stuff like that ^^^ is why you are a bad ass. Congrats on a full year.
http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) Badass Ben.
Ben, I'd say it but Ginet already did, which shows that you consistently take the time to help others out. Thanks for the help and congrats on a year man.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Grizzlyhasclaws on October 13, 2014, 09:08:00 AM
Quote from: CastleHusky
Quote from: Raider
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you. It feels awesome to have a year in the books.
Today is an awesome day for you Ben. Huge congrats to you. You have been a role model for many, a friend to several more but a badass quitter to everyone! Your day is not only celebrated because of your 365 days of nicotine....it is celebrated because you have helped so many of us save our own lives. I will always remember the day I met you online and the words you said to me that made me quit that night. For that, I am forever grateful.
Stuff like that ^^^ is why you are a bad ass. Congrats on a full year.
http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) Badass Ben.
Ben, I'd say it but Ginet already did, which shows that you consistently take the time to help others out. Thanks for the help and congrats on a year man.
Congrats on 1 year. Way to be a solid quitter.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: rdad on October 13, 2014, 11:59:00 AM
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: CastleHusky
Quote from: Raider
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you. It feels awesome to have a year in the books.
Today is an awesome day for you Ben. Huge congrats to you. You have been a role model for many, a friend to several more but a badass quitter to everyone! Your day is not only celebrated because of your 365 days of nicotine....it is celebrated because you have helped so many of us save our own lives. I will always remember the day I met you online and the words you said to me that made me quit that night. For that, I am forever grateful.
Stuff like that ^^^ is why you are a bad ass. Congrats on a full year.
http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) Badass Ben.
Ben, I'd say it but Ginet already did, which shows that you consistently take the time to help others out. Thanks for the help and congrats on a year man.
Congrats on 1 year. Way to be a solid quitter.
Way to be Ben. You've helped a lot of quitters. Thank you.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: bronc on October 13, 2014, 12:41:00 PM
Quote from: rdad
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: CastleHusky
Quote from: Raider
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you. It feels awesome to have a year in the books.
Today is an awesome day for you Ben. Huge congrats to you. You have been a role model for many, a friend to several more but a badass quitter to everyone! Your day is not only celebrated because of your 365 days of nicotine....it is celebrated because you have helped so many of us save our own lives. I will always remember the day I met you online and the words you said to me that made me quit that night. For that, I am forever grateful.
Stuff like that ^^^ is why you are a bad ass. Congrats on a full year.
http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) Badass Ben.
Ben, I'd say it but Ginet already did, which shows that you consistently take the time to help others out. Thanks for the help and congrats on a year man.
Congrats on 1 year. Way to be a solid quitter.
Way to be Ben. You've helped a lot of quitters. Thank you.
Man you have been there for me the entire way. You are a badass through and through. Thanks for doing what you do.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Pinched on October 13, 2014, 04:36:00 PM
Quote from: Bronc
Quote from: rdad
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: CastleHusky
Quote from: Raider
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you. It feels awesome to have a year in the books.
Today is an awesome day for you Ben. Huge congrats to you. You have been a role model for many, a friend to several more but a badass quitter to everyone! Your day is not only celebrated because of your 365 days of nicotine....it is celebrated because you have helped so many of us save our own lives. I will always remember the day I met you online and the words you said to me that made me quit that night. For that, I am forever grateful.
Stuff like that ^^^ is why you are a bad ass. Congrats on a full year.
http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/s) Badass Ben.
Ben, I'd say it but Ginet already did, which shows that you consistently take the time to help others out. Thanks for the help and congrats on a year man.
Congrats on 1 year. Way to be a solid quitter.
Way to be Ben. You've helped a lot of quitters. Thank you.
Man you have been there for me the entire way. You are a badass through and through. Thanks for doing what you do.
Congrats on one year of freedom, bask in the glory.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on February 24, 2015, 09:01:00 PM
'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Doc Chewfree on February 25, 2015, 09:18:00 AM
Quote from: Ginet
'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Congrats, Bennie!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: rdad on February 25, 2015, 10:09:00 AM
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Congrats, Bennie!
That's frickin awesome Ben. Way to go Killer! 'oh yeah'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Pinched on February 25, 2015, 02:58:00 PM
Quote from: rdad
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Congrats, Bennie!
That's frickin awesome Ben. Way to go Killer! 'oh yeah'
Congrats Ben.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Grizzlyhasclaws on February 25, 2015, 04:21:00 PM
Quote from: Pinched
Quote from: rdad
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Congrats, Bennie!
That's frickin awesome Ben. Way to go Killer! 'oh yeah'
Congrats Ben.
Great job Ben! Thanks for being here every day.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on February 25, 2015, 05:40:00 PM
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: Pinched
Quote from: rdad
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Congrats, Bennie!
That's frickin awesome Ben. Way to go Killer! 'oh yeah'
Congrats Ben.
Great job Ben! Thanks for being here every day.
:) Thank you!! Glad to be quit with each of you
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: AppleJack on February 25, 2015, 08:02:00 PM
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: Pinched
Quote from: rdad
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Congrats, Bennie!
That's frickin awesome Ben. Way to go Killer! 'oh yeah'
Congrats Ben.
Great job Ben! Thanks for being here every day.
:) Thank you!! Glad to be quit with each of you
Didn't expect anything less from you!
'Grats bro!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: SAM83 on February 28, 2015, 07:29:00 AM
Quote from: AppleJack
Quote from: MN_Ben
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: Pinched
Quote from: rdad
Quote from: Doc
Quote from: Ginet
'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Congrats, Bennie!
That's frickin awesome Ben. Way to go Killer! 'oh yeah'
Congrats Ben.
Great job Ben! Thanks for being here every day.
:) Thank you!! Glad to be quit with each of you
Didn't expect anything less from you!
'Grats bro!
Nice Ben!!! Congrats!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: 30isEnuff on February 28, 2015, 05:30:00 PM
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'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Congrats, Bennie!
That's frickin awesome Ben. Way to go Killer! 'oh yeah'
Congrats Ben.
Great job Ben! Thanks for being here every day.
:) Thank you!! Glad to be quit with each of you
Didn't expect anything less from you!
'Grats bro!
Nice Ben!!! Congrats!
Well Done! 'wave'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Mogul on March 03, 2015, 02:15:00 AM
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'worship' 'Have a beer' 'wave' 'party' 'party' 'dance' 'party2' 'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2' Congrats to you my friend on HALF COMMA. I am thankful for you. You reached out your hand for me and helped me save my life that night. You have always been there right by my side anytime I needed help. I see you do this for others, so many others. I wonder how many people can say you've been part of their quit? I know it's a lot. We celebrate you today. Your determination, loyalty, friendship and direction in this quit journey. I am proud of you! Congrats Ben!!!
500 DAYS OF QUIT IN A ROW!!!
Congrats, Bennie!
That's frickin awesome Ben. Way to go Killer! 'oh yeah'
Congrats Ben.
Great job Ben! Thanks for being here every day.
:) Thank you!! Glad to be quit with each of you
Didn't expect anything less from you!
'Grats bro!
Nice Ben!!! Congrats!
Well Done! 'wave'
I'm very late to the party Ben, but I appreciate all your support and congratulate you on the 500 mark.

Mogul
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: slarowe5 on June 04, 2015, 07:23:00 AM
Congats on 600!!!! quit with you all day everyday!!!!! 'Cheers'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Doc2quit4good on June 04, 2015, 09:42:00 AM
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Congats on 600!!!! quit with you all day everyday!!!!! 'Cheers'
Ditto that Ben!!!!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Raider on June 04, 2015, 09:42:00 AM
You my friend are a badass. Grats on 6th floor
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on June 04, 2015, 06:55:00 PM
Thank you guys B)B

Glad to be here and I wouldn't be if not for Ktc and the people here
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Grizzlyhasclaws on June 04, 2015, 07:27:00 PM
Nice 6 hunge! Keep it up.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: p23 on June 05, 2015, 12:40:00 AM
The most aggressive quitter that I have ever met.

Cheers Benji.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Menace on June 05, 2015, 11:35:00 AM
Congrats Ben
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on June 05, 2015, 12:30:00 PM
Congrats Ben!!! So many people follow your lead and watch your quit. I am one of them. I cannot and will not let you down today. Here is my promise, and Thank you!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on December 21, 2015, 03:15:00 PM
800 days...

800 days since I altered the course of my life and took control and kicked the nic bitch to the curb. In a way it almost seems like a distant memory now, and in other ways it seems like just yesterday I found my way into the KTC chat room, foggy as fuck, and finding nothing but support, brotherhood and a lot of laughs.

800 days of taking my life back, 81 pounds lighter today than the day I quit.

I owe a lot to the guys who have helped me along the way, and I've met a lot of really really good people, both virtually and in person.

If you are thinking about quitting, do it, you can't change the fact that you've dipped in the past, what you can do is make a change and take control now.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: ChickDip on December 21, 2015, 03:31:00 PM
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800 days...

800 days since I altered the course of my life and took control and kicked the nic bitch to the curb. In a way it almost seems like a distant memory now, and in other ways it seems like just yesterday I found my way into the KTC chat room, foggy as fuck, and finding nothing but support, brotherhood and a lot of laughs.

800 days of taking my life back, 81 pounds lighter today than the day I quit.

I owe a lot to the guys who have helped me along the way, and I've met a lot of really really good people, both virtually and in person.

If you are thinking about quitting, do it, you can't change the fact that you've dipped in the past, what you can do is make a change and take control now.
Congrats on your 800 days Ben!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: KingNothing on December 21, 2015, 04:07:00 PM
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800 days...

800 days since I altered the course of my life and took control and kicked the nic bitch to the curb. In a way it almost seems like a distant memory now, and in other ways it seems like just yesterday I found my way into the KTC chat room, foggy as fuck, and finding nothing but support, brotherhood and a lot of laughs.

800 days of taking my life back, 81 pounds lighter today than the day I quit.

I owe a lot to the guys who have helped me along the way, and I've met a lot of really really good people, both virtually and in person.

If you are thinking about quitting, do it, you can't change the fact that you've dipped in the past, what you can do is make a change and take control now.
Congrats on your 800 days Ben!
Congrats on 800 and congrats on the 81 as well. Both are awesome accomplishments!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Rawls on December 21, 2015, 05:36:00 PM
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800 days...

800 days since I altered the course of my life and took control and kicked the nic bitch to the curb. In a way it almost seems like a distant memory now, and in other ways it seems like just yesterday I found my way into the KTC chat room, foggy as fuck, and finding nothing but support, brotherhood and a lot of laughs.

800 days of taking my life back, 81 pounds lighter today than the day I quit.

I owe a lot to the guys who have helped me along the way, and I've met a lot of really really good people, both virtually and in person.

If you are thinking about quitting, do it, you can't change the fact that you've dipped in the past, what you can do is make a change and take control now.
Congrats on your 800 days Ben!
Congrats on 800 and congrats on the 81 as well. Both are awesome accomplishments!
BA! BA! BA! BA! BA! BA! BA! BA! 8 Times.....
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Sh4string on December 22, 2015, 01:49:00 PM
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800 days...

800 days since I altered the course of my life and took control and kicked the nic bitch to the curb. In a way it almost seems like a distant memory now, and in other ways it seems like just yesterday I found my way into the KTC chat room, foggy as fuck, and finding nothing but support, brotherhood and a lot of laughs.

800 days of taking my life back, 81 pounds lighter today than the day I quit.

I owe a lot to the guys who have helped me along the way, and I've met a lot of really really good people, both virtually and in person.

If you are thinking about quitting, do it, you can't change the fact that you've dipped in the past, what you can do is make a change and take control now.
Congrats on your 800 days Ben!
Congrats on 800 and congrats on the 81 as well. Both are awesome accomplishments!
BA! BA! BA! BA! BA! BA! BA! BA! 8 Times.....
Quitting with you today and everyday! Congrats brother
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Mogul on March 30, 2016, 02:58:00 AM
Ben, I quit with you today. Mogul
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Natro on March 30, 2016, 11:19:00 AM
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Ben, I quit with you today. Mogul
Hey man, Congrats on 900!

528 days ago I was the crabby foggy bastard that stumbled in to chat and found another guy from MN willing to support me in my new quit. A couple of days later this tall guy named MN_Ben strolls in to the liquor store I work at part-time and put a face to the support. Without you I would not still be here. Thanks Ben and Congrats! QLFEDD!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: jpetmpls on March 30, 2016, 03:12:00 PM
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Ben, I quit with you today. Mogul
Hey man, Congrats on 900!

528 days ago I was the crabby foggy bastard that stumbled in to chat and found another guy from MN willing to support me in my new quit. A couple of days later this tall guy named MN_Ben strolls in to the liquor store I work at part-time and put a face to the support. Without you I would not still be here. Thanks Ben and Congrats! QLFEDD!
Congrats on 900 and keep on keeping on!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: brettlees on March 30, 2016, 05:00:00 PM
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Ben, I quit with you today. Mogul
Hey man, Congrats on 900!

528 days ago I was the crabby foggy bastard that stumbled in to chat and found another guy from MN willing to support me in my new quit. A couple of days later this tall guy named MN_Ben strolls in to the liquor store I work at part-time and put a face to the support. Without you I would not still be here. Thanks Ben and Congrats! QLFEDD!
Congrats on 900 and keep on keeping on!
Keep stacking them up man! Model quitter here folks, get to know him!
'oh yeah'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on March 30, 2016, 05:33:00 PM
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Ben, I quit with you today. Mogul
Hey man, Congrats on 900!

528 days ago I was the crabby foggy bastard that stumbled in to chat and found another guy from MN willing to support me in my new quit. A couple of days later this tall guy named MN_Ben strolls in to the liquor store I work at part-time and put a face to the support. Without you I would not still be here. Thanks Ben and Congrats! QLFEDD!
Congrats on 900 and keep on keeping on!
Keep stacking them up man! Model quitter here folks, get to know him!
'oh yeah'
Thank you guys :)

I remember being pre HOF and talking to guys who had big day counts approaching 1000 and I remember thinking I couldn't even imagine being that far in, yet here I am.. one day at a time :)
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on March 31, 2016, 12:05:00 AM
Hey Benji. Wow....day 900? It still seems like it has been a life time since we quit.....and at the same time, it feels like week one. I could not be where I am without you. This is truth. I can never ever repay you for everything you have done for me. There just are no words.....
I am so happy to see you post day 900 today. I am so thankful for you. I am so happy to have finally met you....and I am always proud to be here each day with you. You have changed my life. You have helped me save my life. I am always here, in your corner, with support, and beaming pride!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: ChickDip on March 31, 2016, 11:05:00 AM
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Hey Benji. Wow....day 900? It still seems like it has been a life time since we quit.....and at the same time, it feels like week one. I could not be where I am without you. This is truth. I can never ever repay you for everything you have done for me. There just are no words.....
I am so happy to see you post day 900 today. I am so thankful for you. I am so happy to have finally met you....and I am always proud to be here each day with you. You have changed my life. You have helped me save my life. I am always here, in your corner, with support, and beaming pride!
Powerful^^

Mr Dover, what a great fight and still winning after 900 days.
I'm so fortunate to have met you in my first days here in the live chat, saved my life! I'm quitting with you today.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on March 31, 2016, 09:00:00 PM
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Hey Benji. Wow....day 900? It still seems like it has been a life time since we quit.....and at the same time, it feels like week one. I could not be where I am without you. This is truth. I can never ever repay you for everything you have done for me. There just are no words.....
I am so happy to see you post day 900 today. I am so thankful for you. I am so happy to have finally met you....and I am always proud to be here each day with you. You have changed my life. You have helped me save my life. I am always here, in your corner, with support, and beaming pride!
You leave me speechless :) Thank you so much for your kind words..

The journey we have taken together is what kill the can is all about
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on March 31, 2016, 09:03:00 PM
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Hey Benji. Wow....day 900? It still seems like it has been a life time since we quit.....and at the same time, it feels like week one. I could not be where I am without you. This is truth. I can never ever repay you for everything you have done for me. There just are no words.....
I am so happy to see you post day 900 today. I am so thankful for you. I am so happy to have finally met you....and I am always proud to be here each day with you. You have changed my life. You have helped me save my life. I am always here, in your corner, with support, and beaming pride!
Powerful^^

Mr Dover, what a great fight and still winning after 900 days.
I'm so fortunate to have met you in my first days here in the live chat, saved my life! I'm quitting with you today.
I'll quit with you any day

To the next 100! One day at a time. :)
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Spence249 on March 31, 2016, 10:14:00 PM
Congrats Ben!! Well done. Can't wait for the next getting locked out of your hotel room story in chat
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Menace on March 31, 2016, 10:52:00 PM
Congrats Ben, Sorry I'm a day late to the party. Story of my life, a day late and a dollar short......Anyway still wanted to say congrats and thanks. I remember my first days in the fog and hitting the chat room and you where in there with words of wisdom already back then. Proud to quit with you.............QLF
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Ginet on July 08, 2016, 02:37:00 PM
HAPPY DAY 1000 BENJI!!! (the color of your bike helmet)
'worship' 'Cheers' 'wave'
'party' 'party' 'dance' 'clap'

'coolshades ----you chillin' at the QuitPool in Quitland near the Quitpool with me and KO LF

'party2'
'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2'

'moto' ----you running

Celebrating you today Ben. I would not be here without you. Thank you for reaching out. Thank you for each word, every action and most importantly, your friendship.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: ChickDip on July 08, 2016, 02:51:00 PM
Quote from: Ginet
HAPPY DAY 1000 BENJI!!! (the color of your bike helmet)
'worship' 'Cheers' 'wave'
'party' 'party' 'dance' 'clap'

'coolshades ----you chillin' at the QuitPool in Quitland near the Quitpool with me and KO LF

'party2'
'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2'

'moto' ----you running

Celebrating you today Ben. I would not be here without you. Thank you for reaching out. Thank you for each word, every action and most importantly, your friendship.
Mr Dover, congrats on your day 1,000!!
:wub:
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on July 08, 2016, 03:06:00 PM
Quote from: Ginet
HAPPY DAY 1000 BENJI!!! (the color of your bike helmet)
'worship' 'Cheers' 'wave'
'party' 'party' 'dance' 'clap'

'coolshades ----you chillin' at the QuitPool in Quitland near the Quitpool with me and KO LF

'party2'
'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2'

'moto' ----you running

Celebrating you today Ben. I would not be here without you. Thank you for reaching out. Thank you for each word, every action and most importantly, your friendship.
Thank you so much Ginet!! :) That means a lot

There was a lot of satisfaction in typing the comma this morning
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on July 08, 2016, 03:06:00 PM
Quote from: ChickDip
Quote from: Ginet
HAPPY DAY 1000 BENJI!!! (the color of your bike helmet)
'worship' 'Cheers' 'wave'
'party' 'party' 'dance' 'clap'

'coolshades ----you chillin' at the QuitPool in Quitland near the Quitpool with me and KO LF

'party2'
'dance' 'chew2' 'chew2'

'moto' ----you running

Celebrating you today Ben. I would not be here without you. Thank you for reaching out. Thank you for each word, every action and most importantly, your friendship.
Mr Dover, congrats on your day 1,000!!
:wub:
Thank you :)
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: ChickDip on September 09, 2016, 02:45:00 AM
Happy birthday Mr Dover.
Enjoy it free!

'party2'
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: R3bauer on September 09, 2016, 06:38:00 AM
Thank you for your support!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: PMILS on September 09, 2016, 10:19:00 AM
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Happy birthday Mr Dover.
Enjoy it free!

'party2'
Happy Birthday Ben!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on September 01, 2017, 11:49:00 AM
1420 days and life for me is so different from my pre quit life that some would barely recognize me.

1421 days ago I was an obese sedentary software architect who felt defeated. I was at the end of my rope being a slave to tobacco, I was ashamed of what I had let myself become.

Quitting taught me I have strength, and self control. I have applied that to other areas of my life and now I sit here on the verge of competing in an Ironman with my quit brother from Jan 2014 and I have my story told in runners world magazine :)

https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human- ... s-new-life (https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human-race/big-man-small-changes-new-life)

I'll take this me over the me from 1421 days ago..
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: DonkeyMN on September 01, 2017, 12:04:00 PM
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1420 days and life for me is so different from my pre quit life that some would barely recognize me.

1421 days ago I was an obese sedentary software architect who felt defeated. I was at the end of my rope being a slave to tobacco, I was ashamed of what I had let myself become.

Quitting taught me I have strength, and self control. I have applied that to other areas of my life and now I sit here on the verge of competing in an Ironman with my quit brother from Jan 2014 and I have my story told in runners world magazine :)

https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human- ... s-new-life (https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human-race/big-man-small-changes-new-life)

I'll take this me over the me from 1421 days ago..
Kickass article Ben, great read and congratulations on taking your life back.

You sir, are motivation for others. Well done.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: jpetmpls on September 01, 2017, 03:43:00 PM
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Quote from: MN_Ben
1420 days and life for me is so different from my pre quit life that some would barely recognize me.

1421 days ago I was an obese sedentary software architect who felt defeated. I was at the end of my rope being a slave to tobacco, I was ashamed of what I had let myself become.

Quitting taught me I have strength, and self control. I have applied that to other areas of my life and now I sit here on the verge of competing in an Ironman with my quit brother from Jan 2014 and I have my story told in runners world magazine :)

https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human- ... s-new-life (https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human-race/big-man-small-changes-new-life)

I'll take this me over the me from 1421 days ago..
Kickass article Ben, great read and congratulations on taking your life back.

You sir, are motivation for others. Well done.
Really cool article, bud. Congrats on all that you've earned! Glad to have you in the endurance thread too.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Smeds on September 01, 2017, 05:22:00 PM
Quote from: jpetmpls
Quote from: DonkeyMN
Quote from: MN_Ben
1420 days and life for me is so different from my pre quit life that some would barely recognize me.

1421 days ago I was an obese sedentary software architect who felt defeated. I was at the end of my rope being a slave to tobacco, I was ashamed of what I had let myself become.

Quitting taught me I have strength, and self control. I have applied that to other areas of my life and now I sit here on the verge of competing in an Ironman with my quit brother from Jan 2014 and I have my story told in runners world magazine :)

https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human- ... s-new-life (https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human-race/big-man-small-changes-new-life)

I'll take this me over the me from 1421 days ago..
Kickass article Ben, great read and congratulations on taking your life back.

You sir, are motivation for others. Well done.
Really cool article, bud. Congrats on all that you've earned! Glad to have you in the endurance thread too.
Nice Ben, thanks for the share. Amazing story, and shows what sort of catalyst quitting dip can be for many!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: ChickDip on September 09, 2017, 02:57:00 AM
'Birthday' Mr Dover
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: ChickDip on October 13, 2017, 01:19:00 PM
Congrats on 4 years quit Mr Dover!
Thanks for the continued support.
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Bucky on October 15, 2017, 06:02:00 PM
Quote from: Smeds
Quote from: jpetmpls
Quote from: DonkeyMN
Quote from: MN_Ben
1420 days and life for me is so different from my pre quit life that some would barely recognize me.

1421 days ago I was an obese sedentary software architect who felt defeated. I was at the end of my rope being a slave to tobacco, I was ashamed of what I had let myself become.

Quitting taught me I have strength, and self control. I have applied that to other areas of my life and now I sit here on the verge of competing in an Ironman with my quit brother from Jan 2014 and I have my story told in runners world magazine :)

https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human- ... s-new-life (https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human-race/big-man-small-changes-new-life)

I'll take this me over the me from 1421 days ago..
Kickass article Ben, great read and congratulations on taking your life back.

You sir, are motivation for others. Well done.
Really cool article, bud. Congrats on all that you've earned! Glad to have you in the endurance thread too.
Nice Ben, thanks for the share. Amazing story, and shows what sort of catalyst quitting dip can be for many!!
Congrats on your 4 years. You were one of the first to message me, and I will forever be grateful for that.

This article should be an absolute INSPIRATION to all!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: baseballbrett on October 15, 2017, 06:35:00 PM
Quote from: Bucky
Quote from: Smeds
Quote from: jpetmpls
Quote from: DonkeyMN
Quote from: MN_Ben
1420 days and life for me is so different from my pre quit life that some would barely recognize me.

1421 days ago I was an obese sedentary software architect who felt defeated. I was at the end of my rope being a slave to tobacco, I was ashamed of what I had let myself become.

Quitting taught me I have strength, and self control. I have applied that to other areas of my life and now I sit here on the verge of competing in an Ironman with my quit brother from Jan 2014 and I have my story told in runners world magazine :)

https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human- ... s-new-life (https://www.runnersworld.com/the-human-race/big-man-small-changes-new-life)

I'll take this me over the me from 1421 days ago..
Kickass article Ben, great read and congratulations on taking your life back.

You sir, are motivation for others. Well done.
Really cool article, bud. Congrats on all that you've earned! Glad to have you in the endurance thread too.
Nice Ben, thanks for the share. Amazing story, and shows what sort of catalyst quitting dip can be for many!!
Congrats on your 4 years. You were one of the first to message me, and I will forever be grateful for that.

This article should be an absolute INSPIRATION to all!!!!!!!!!!
Great article! Congrats on the 4 years quit!
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: MN_Ben on October 16, 2017, 11:17:00 AM
Thank you :)
Title: Re: Finally doing this, its time
Post by: Sh4string on October 19, 2017, 09:22:00 AM
Quote from: MN_Ben
Thank you :)
Been a helluva journey buddy! Glad to be quitting with you for these last 4 years