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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: omahaflyer on January 13, 2013, 08:23:00 AM
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Day 10 into my quit. Doing fine with the help of CBird65. Reaching out to Omaha area quitters for mutual support. GBR !
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Day 10 into my quit. Doing fine with the help of CBird65. Reaching out to Omaha area quitters for mutual support. GBR !
I'm not very close to Omaha but you have my support everyday you post roll! Pm me if you need anything.
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Day 10 into my quit. Doing fine with the help of CBird65. Reaching out to Omaha area quitters for mutual support. GBR !
I'm not very close to Omaha but you have my support everyday you post roll! Pm me if you need anything.
Me either, but I'm here if you need support. Geography means nothing. I shook cbird's hand last year, and I live 900 miles away. He's a badass quitter. Glad to see you here. Congrats on 10 days.
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Day 10 into my quit. Doing fine with the help of CBird65. Reaching out to Omaha area quitters for mutual support. GBR !
I'm not very close to Omaha but you have my support everyday you post roll! Pm me if you need anything.
Me either, but I'm here if you need support. Geography means nothing. I shook cbird's hand last year, and I live 900 miles away. He's a badass quitter. Glad to see you here. Congrats on 10 days.
I dunno even what geography is.
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Ihm not real good at geometry either, but post roll, ya gots my support too...
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I'm nowhere near Omaha, but I'm glad you are quit. Make sure to post roll and keep your word.
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Surely (insert gag) u guys no where Omaha is ? God's special place.
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I was sitting in geography class. The teacher asked me to come to the front of the room and tell everyone how many sides an Omaha had. I had no idea. I started crying, peed my pants...horrible start to my senior year.
Anywho..back to quitting, right men?
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I know where Omaha is..in the dang white house. But sure as shit I didn't vote for him.
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Surely (insert gag) u guys no where Omaha is ? God's special place.
I don't care that you live in France, just keep that shit out your mouth. And don't call me Shirley.
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I was sitting in geography class. The teacher asked me to come to the front of the room and tell everyone how many sides an Omaha had. I had no idea. I started crying, peed my pants...horrible start to my senior year.
Anywho..back to quitting, right men?
The reason u had trouble .... Omaha is not in Geography class it is in geometry. Omaha intersects with Heaven !!
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Really? I thought it was in recent history. Like when we sent that navy Seal team in and they killed old Omaha Bin Laden and thru his carcass off the ship?
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I'm from the good side of the River, just across the way in the good old bluffs! Day 1 for me.
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I'm from the good side of the River, just across the way in the good old bluffs! Day 1 for me.
Well that is HIGHLY debatable but none the less let me know if I can help. GBR !
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Really? I thought it was in recent history. Like when we sent that navy Seal team in and they killed old Omaha Bin Laden and thru his carcass off the ship?
You have me I can not think of a snappy come back. Suuuueeey Pig !
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Well since this is the intro site and I have not completely introduced myself (make plunge into the pool) here goes. My name is Kevin 53yrs old. live in.... yep u guessed it Omaha. Retired OPD after 25 yrs. worked patrol, CIB, traffic and ended in the Bomb Squad working a bomb dog at the airport. Divorced with two stepsons 28 and 32. Recently engaged to a wonderful stubborn german named Kathy who has two sons 15 and 12. I have abused myself (giggle) with nicotine since my frosh yr in colleage 77'. 25 cents a can. tried to quit b4 never made it longer than 2 mos. I know " ROLL CALL" and what it means. I am here and together we will prevail. this will be the difference for me. My HONOR is at stake.
Funny thing, my wedding is scheduled for May and I had quit a few days prior to joining ktc and all was going well. I was having the expected withdrawls etc. Anyway, I was thinking about the wedding and thoughts of "I will never be able survive the reception w/o chewing" came through my head. This was like a light bulb thing. I was already planning a cave. Man am I screwed up or what. Thanks to this web site, members, fellow April quitters, Kathy and Jesus I am on the right track. On my honor I will quit today .
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Really? I thought it was in recent history. Like when we sent that navy Seal team in and they killed old Omaha Bin Laden and thru his carcass off the ship?
You have me I can not think of a snappy come back. Suuuueeey Pig !
Ha. But you can think us later for delivering Coach Bielema out of the Big 10
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Really? I thought it was in recent history. Like when we sent that navy Seal team in and they killed old Omaha Bin Laden and thru his carcass off the ship?
You have me I can not think of a snappy come back. Suuuueeey Pig !
Ha. But you can think us later for delivering Coach Bielema out of the Big 10
From reading posts from the badger fans he was not well liked. But more power to the hogs. Get walton to give u unlimited resources.
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Well since this is the intro site and I have not completely introduced myself (make plunge into the pool) here goes. My name is Kevin 53yrs old. live in.... yep u guessed it Omaha. Retired OPD after 25 yrs. worked patrol, CIB, traffic and ended in the Bomb Squad working a bomb dog at the airport. Divorced with two stepsons 28 and 32. Recently engaged to a wonderful stubborn german named Kathy who has two sons 15 and 12. I have abused myself (giggle) with nicotine since my frosh yr in colleage 77'. 25 cents a can. tried to quit b4 never made it longer than 2 mos. I know " ROLL CALL" and what it means. I am here and together we will prevail. this will be the difference for me. My HONOR is at stake.
Funny thing, my wedding is scheduled for May and I had quit a few days prior to joining ktc and all was going well. I was having the expected withdrawls etc. Anyway, I was thinking about the wedding and thoughts of "I will never be able survive the reception w/o chewing" came through my head. This was like a light bulb thing. I was already planning a cave. Man am I screwed up or what. Thanks to this web site, members, fellow April quitters, Kathy and Jesus I am on the right track. On my honor I will quit today .
Welcome aboard!!! Great Intro and you sound pretty clear for being early on!! Go Hawkeyes!! PM me if you need anything.
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Well since this is the intro site and I have not completely introduced myself (make plunge into the pool) here goes. My name is Kevin 53yrs old. live in.... yep u guessed it Omaha. Retired OPD after 25 yrs. worked patrol, CIB, traffic and ended in the Bomb Squad working a bomb dog at the airport. Divorced with two stepsons 28 and 32. Recently engaged to a wonderful stubborn german named Kathy who has two sons 15 and 12. I have abused myself (giggle) with nicotine since my frosh yr in colleage 77'. 25 cents a can. tried to quit b4 never made it longer than 2 mos. I know " ROLL CALL" and what it means. I am here and together we will prevail. this will be the difference for me. My HONOR is at stake.
 Funny thing, my wedding is scheduled for May and I had quit a few days prior to joining ktc and all was going well. I was having the expected withdrawls etc. Anyway, I was thinking about the wedding and thoughts of "I will never be able survive the reception w/o chewing" came through my head. This was like a light bulb thing. I was already planning a cave. Man am I screwed up or what. Thanks to this web site, members, fellow April quitters, Kathy and Jesus I am on the right track. On my honor I will quit today .
Welcome aboard!!! Great Intro and you sound pretty clear for being early on!! Go Hawkeyes!! PM me if you need anything.
you got my number need any thing let me know. its more like ho ho hoosiers
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This was my baby girl in action. Demo for local media. RIP girl God I miss her.
I will change my avatar back shortly if this does not make sense to the viewer.
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This was my baby girl in action. Demo for local media. RIP girl God I miss her.
I will change my avatar back shortly if this does not make sense to the viewer.
I can tell what it is. You put your avatar as whatever you want bud!! Dont worry about us. I am sure she was awesome and we are in her debt for her service!
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This was my baby girl in action. Demo for local media. RIP girl God I miss her.
I will change my avatar back shortly if this does not make sense to the viewer.
Was she a GSD or Maliniois? hard to see. Always tough to lose a firend, and in your case a partner.
We just got a GSD that the breeder felt didn't have the right temperment for Protection or Police work. I think we are going to do some training in Mold detection with him though.
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Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm a dog person and they can become almost like a child to you. Just use this as one more reason to stay quit.
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The larger pic would not fit and not computer savy enough to do it. Anyway she was german shep. imported from germany by the dod for the military and brought to Lackland AFB. There she was taken thru some trials for traits problems etc. Well she did not like gun fire so she washed out of the military side and became a single purpose k9 (sniffer only) and entered into the TSA/homeland sec. side where she was paired with me. After 10 wks at Lackland and passing some tests we graduated and came home. The rest went by in a blur. Her only faults A} She was smarter than me. B} She was dog aggressive.
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Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm a dog person and they can become almost like a child to you. Just use this as one more reason to stay quit.
Dogs are almost like family. The only difference is dogs are a liitle better. Sorry for you loss!
Stay strong, stay quit, brother!!!
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Some random thoughts for me to reflect on later.
How messed up am I. Making mental preparations for my mother's death ( at this time my mom is fine) and My first thoughts.... can I get thru it without chew. My grief is mine alone and YOU (nic) can not share it. YOU will not be included in any of my experiences. Die a slow painfull lonely death.
Remember when you and Kathy became serious. The kids telling you that you were a drug addict because of your chew. Man were you mad at the school and the teachers. How dare they, after all you knew about addictions, you saw results everyday. Over the years alcohol,drugs,paint,glue etc. Compare my"habit" to an addiction... why I outta.. pow to the moon. Fast forward to today. realization, awareness , half part being ashamed and half looking toward the future.
Remember, don't look up. don't be cocky. NOT FOREVER BUT TODAY.
Well, buddy 21 days w/o chew. head down one step @ a time,no hurry, we will get where we are going. Be the tortoise.
Observations : Very fidgety. Tasks have to be short duration. thought process is starting to come back, still moments of fog, reading posts here, that may come and go. I am not as cold, better circulation I am guessing. Friends and family have been supportive. How do I write this for the reader ? I feel blessed that the friends I have that still chew don't act like ass-holes and try to get me to chew. I will work on them. I have mentioned this site as a keystone to being quit. When they are ready I guess. Back to the circulation thing, my libido has markedly improved. oh yeah ! One temptation, handled with fake chew and then made tactical w/draw to safer ground. The fake does not thrill my fiance but whatever it takes to keep nic out of my mouth, 35 yrs w/ chew, Rome was not built in a day. THANK YOU to the people who have me in their thoughts and prayers on this site and elsewhere.
To anybody that is or knows of a GSD breeder let me know I need a pet quality pup.
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Some random thoughts for me to reflect on later.
How messed up am I. Making mental preparations for my mother's death ( at this time my mom is fine) and My first thoughts.... can I get thru it without chew. My grief is mine alone and YOU (nic) can not share it. YOU will not be included in any of my experiences. Die a slow painfull lonely death.
Remember when you and Kathy became serious. The kids telling you that you were a drug addict because of your chew. Man were you mad at the school and the teachers. How dare they, after all you knew about addictions, you saw results everyday. Over the years alcohol,drugs,paint,glue etc. Compare my"habit" to an addiction... why I outta.. pow to the moon. Fast forward to today. realization, awareness , half part being ashamed and half looking toward the future.
Remember, don't look up. don't be cocky. NOT FOREVER BUT TODAY.
It appears the fog is lifting and you are being to focus on addressing other areas in your life you want to improve.
We have no control over the length of time God gives us or anyone we know.
Do not allow circumstances to control your behavoir.
There is no finish line here but making small corrections of the wheel now will have a huge impact on where you will be when your race is over.
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That's probably the hardest part of quitting. Quitting thru "normal" days is hard. Quitting when the trials of life slap you square upside the head is incredibly and overwhelming hard. Hang in there. Keep reminding yourself of why you quit. If you're struggling come on here and post. We'll support you.
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Some random thoughts for me to reflect on later.
How messed up am I. Making mental preparations for my mother's death ( at this time my mom is fine) and My first thoughts.... can I get thru it without chew. My grief is mine alone and YOU (nic) can not share it. YOU will not be included in any of my experiences. Die a slow painfull lonely death.
Remember when you and Kathy became serious. The kids telling you that you were a drug addict because of your chew. Man were you mad at the school and the teachers. How dare they, after all you knew about addictions, you saw results everyday. Over the years alcohol,drugs,paint,glue etc. Compare my"habit" to an addiction... why I outta.. pow to the moon. Fast forward to today. realization, awareness , half part being ashamed and half looking toward the future.
Remember, don't look up. don't be cocky. NOT FOREVER BUT TODAY.
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Well, buddy 21 days w/o chew. head down one step @ a time,no hurry, we will get where we are going. Be the tortoise.
Observations : Very fidgety. Tasks have to be short duration. thought process is starting to come back, still moments of fog, reading posts here, that may come and go. I am not as cold, better circulation I am guessing. Friends and family have been supportive. How do I write this for the reader ? I feel blessed that the friends I have that still chew don't act like ass-holes and try to get me to chew. I will work on them. I have mentioned this site as a keystone to being quit. When they are ready I guess. Back to the circulation thing, my libido has markedly improved. oh yeah ! One temptation, handled with fake chew and then made tactical w/draw to safer ground. The fake does not thrill my fiance but whatever it takes to keep nic out of my mouth, 35 yrs w/ chew, Rome was not built in a day. THANK YOU to the people who have me in their thoughts and prayers on this site and elsewhere.
To anybody that is or knows of a GSD breeder let me know I need a pet quality pup.
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Ok, day 46. had heart to hearts with a couple of members. Funny, how strangers are more apt to open up to each other and share feelings. Nice if the world was more like this. Enough of the hugfest. It is offical, I am old, diagnosed with hypertension,blood pressure pills. High blood pressure for someone who has the world by the balls. How will I handle the marriage and two teenage boys? I am thinking the same as my quit, one day at a time and alot of help from the Lord. I am very fatigued, wake up and yawning two hrs later. Craves: a few, fake has helped. I have made an effort not imagine the things associated with chew. Prior fails, I have thought about the taste,feel,smell etc. IMO this has lessened the amount and duration of my craves. I also make the sign of the cross when I have a thought about chew, asking for strength and hearty thank you if it has been a long time since chew crossed my mind. I get scared when I read about vets that have caved after hundereds of days. Luckily for me they have come back, payed their penance and I can profit from their mistakes. One day at a time on my honor.
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Ok, day 46. had heart to hearts with a couple of members. Funny, how strangers are more apt to open up to each other and share feelings. Nice if the world was more like this. Enough of the hugfest. It is offical, I am old, diagnosed with hypertension,blood pressure pills. High blood pressure for someone who has the world by the balls. How will I handle the marriage and two teenage boys? I am thinking the same as my quit, one day at a time and alot of help from the Lord. I am very fatigued, wake up and yawning two hrs later. Craves: a few, fake has helped. I have made an effort not imagine the things associated with chew. Prior fails, I have thought about the taste,feel,smell etc. IMO this has lessened the amount and duration of my craves. I also make the sign of the cross when I have a thought about chew, asking for strength and hearty thank you if it has been a long time since chew crossed my mind. I get scared when I read about vets that have caved after hundereds of days. Luckily for me they have come back, payed their penance and I can profit from their mistakes. One day at a time on my honor.
Omaha-hang in there, bro! You are doing great ODAAT. Keep the faith and stay quit.
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Ok, day 46. had heart to hearts with a couple of members. Funny, how strangers are more apt to open up to each other and share feelings. Nice if the world was more like this. Enough of the hugfest. It is offical, I am old, diagnosed with hypertension,blood pressure pills. High blood pressure for someone who has the world by the balls. How will I handle the marriage and two teenage boys? I am thinking the same as my quit, one day at a time and alot of help from the Lord. I am very fatigued, wake up and yawning two hrs later. Craves: a few, fake has helped. I have made an effort not imagine the things associated with chew. Prior fails, I have thought about the taste,feel,smell etc. IMO this has lessened the amount and duration of my craves. I also make the sign of the cross when I have a thought about chew, asking for strength and hearty thank you if it has been a long time since chew crossed my mind. I get scared when I read about vets that have caved after hundereds of days. Luckily for me they have come back, payed their penance and I can profit from their mistakes. One day at a time on my honor.
Omaha-hang in there, bro! You are doing great ODAAT. Keep the faith and stay quit.
At all costs protect your quit. If you are basing your success on some vet you are doomed for failure. Also, what is the common thread with all failed quits - they stopped posting roll thus removing any accountability from themselves or to their brothers. That is the truest definition of a planned fail. I think we should remove the word cave from our vocabulary as it can be misconstrued as an accident. It just happened to me- it caved in - I didn't do anything.... well there you go - you doing nothing is part of the fricken problem
We are accountable for our decisions and my decision is to be quit. You with me?
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Ok, day 46. had heart to hearts with a couple of members. Funny, how strangers are more apt to open up to each other and share feelings. Nice if the world was more like this. Enough of the hugfest. It is offical, I am old, diagnosed with hypertension,blood pressure pills. High blood pressure for someone who has the world by the balls. How will I handle the marriage and two teenage boys? I am thinking the same as my quit, one day at a time and alot of help from the Lord. I am very fatigued, wake up and yawning two hrs later. Craves: a few, fake has helped. I have made an effort not imagine the things associated with chew. Prior fails, I have thought about the taste,feel,smell etc. IMO this has lessened the amount and duration of my craves. I also make the sign of the cross when I have a thought about chew, asking for strength and hearty thank you if it has been a long time since chew crossed my mind. I get scared when I read about vets that have caved after hundereds of days. Luckily for me they have come back, payed their penance and I can profit from their mistakes. One day at a time on my honor.
Omaha-hang in there, bro! You are doing great ODAAT. Keep the faith and stay quit.
At all costs protect your quit. If you are basing your success on some vet you are doomed for failure. Also, what is the common thread with all failed quits - they stopped posting roll thus removing any accountability from themselves or to their brothers. That is the truest definition of a planned fail. I think we should remove the word cave from our vocabulary as it can be misconstrued as an accident. It just happened to me- it caved in - I didn't do anything.... well there you go - you doing nothing is part of the fricken problem
We are accountable for our decisions and my decision is to be quit. You with me?
By all means I am with you in being quit. The rest of your message has left me scratching my head as it relates to my post. I agree that the only " person " I can rely on is myself. I understand your reasoning for eliminating the word cave from our (quitters) vocabulary. On the other side of this coin it could be debated that not saying or writing the word cave will not make failures disappear.
What I wrote is also a snippet in the fabric of my quit. What will my thoughts be in 25 50 100 days ? I do not know either. With the grace of God I will be quit.
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Ok, day 46. had heart to hearts with a couple of members. Funny, how strangers are more apt to open up to each other and share feelings. Nice if the world was more like this. Enough of the hugfest. It is offical, I am old, diagnosed with hypertension,blood pressure pills. High blood pressure for someone who has the world by the balls. How will I handle the marriage and two teenage boys? I am thinking the same as my quit, one day at a time and alot of help from the Lord. I am very fatigued, wake up and yawning two hrs later. Craves: a few, fake has helped. I have made an effort not imagine the things associated with chew. Prior fails, I have thought about the taste,feel,smell etc. IMO this has lessened the amount and duration of my craves. I also make the sign of the cross when I have a thought about chew, asking for strength and hearty thank you if it has been a long time since chew crossed my mind. I get scared when I read about vets that have caved after hundereds of days. Luckily for me they have come back, payed their penance and I can profit from their mistakes. One day at a time on my honor.
Omaha-hang in there, bro! You are doing great ODAAT. Keep the faith and stay quit.
At all costs protect your quit. If you are basing your success on some vet you are doomed for failure. Also, what is the common thread with all failed quits - they stopped posting roll thus removing any accountability from themselves or to their brothers. That is the truest definition of a planned fail. I think we should remove the word cave from our vocabulary as it can be misconstrued as an accident. It just happened to me- it caved in - I didn't do anything.... well there you go - you doing nothing is part of the fricken problem
We are accountable for our decisions and my decision is to be quit. You with me?
By all means I am with you in being quit. The rest of your message has left me scratching my head as it relates to my post. I agree that the only " person " I can rely on is myself. I understand your reasoning for eliminating the word cave from our (quitters) vocabulary. On the other side of this coin it could be debated that not saying or writing the word cave will not make failures disappear.
What I wrote is also a snippet in the fabric of my quit. What will my thoughts be in 25 50 100 days ? I do not know either. With the grace of God I will be quit.
maybe my message wasn't clear - very little sleep last night. My point was donÂ’t put too much weight into older quitters who failed - let it piss you off that they didnÂ’t fully utilize the tools and support this site has to offer but nothing else.
The Lord will lift and support your soul but you will need to do the heavy lifting down here on this earthly sojourn. Continue to sharpen the skills and tools of being quit. Post every damned day and take nicotine off the table and add another nail to her coffin.
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Thank you for clearing that up, very appreciative. God Bless
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A shout out to all my April BB2 quit brothers as we have reached/reaching a quit milestone. Thank you, just seeing your names day after day on the roll have aided me in countless ways. Yes, we tend to be a quiet group, not much drama in our family. For that I am thankful. I do realize that "drama" does help shift our focus away from the addiction for a short time.
We have come together, joined forces to battle our addiction. We are making our first stop on a endless journey. Scary ? The unknown can be, what is known is that we have learned to rely on each other for support and together we are a unbeatable combination.
Again thank you all.
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Today is my HOF day. 100 days ago Lord I turned to you with tears streaming down my face, holding up your cross aloft, saying I can not quit without you. I am not strong enough to fight off this demon alone. I am nothing without you.
Lord, you answered my prayers and carried my cross when I was too weak. When I felt alone, depressed, defeated you picked me up.
Six days after I quit Lord you turned me to KTC and showed me I am not alone. Lord you are most happy when we show love and kindness to each other. On bended knee I thank you Lord for all you have done for me.
Brothers on KTC thank you for your help. God Bless.
When I wrote that 31 days ago I wanted to place into my intro but was afraid of the reaction of others. I did place it into the verse of the week instead, but I felt like Peter denying Jesus. Fixed
As I near my wedding May 18th, I looked back on my intro. I wrote about my addictive mind and the planned cave due to the "stress". I am so much stronger in my quit now. I have only the fear of the marriage 'crackup' to deal with. I have the support and the tools to overcome any craves that may crop up.
When this quit journey started, the craves were like the Andes. Long time to go around them. Slowly, the craves were easier to pass by, now they are mere road bumps. Only dangerous if I am not aware of them and drive too fast (miss roll call).
Thank you again and again for all the help I have received from KTC.
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Today is my HOF day. 100 days ago Lord I turned to you with tears streaming down my face, holding up your cross aloft, saying I can not quit without you. I am not strong enough to fight off this demon alone. I am nothing without you.
Lord, you answered my prayers and carried my cross when I was too weak. When I felt alone, depressed, defeated you picked me up.
Six days after I quit Lord you turned me to KTC and showed me I am not alone. Lord you are most happy when we show love and kindness to each other. On bended knee I thank you Lord for all you have done for me.
Brothers on KTC thank you for your help. God Bless.
When I wrote that 31 days ago I wanted to place into my intro but was afraid of the reaction of others. I did place it into the verse of the week instead, but I felt like Peter denying Jesus. Fixed
As I near my wedding May 18th, I looked back on my intro. I wrote about my addictive mind and the planned cave due to the "stress". I am so much stronger in my quit now. I have only the fear of the marriage 'crackup' to deal with. I have the support and the tools to overcome any craves that may crop up.
When this quit journey started, the craves were like the Andes. Long time to go around them. Slowly, the craves were easier to pass by, now they are mere road bumps. Only dangerous if I am not aware of them and drive too fast (miss roll call).
Thank you again and again for all the help I have received from KTC.
Good stuff there brother. Glad to be quit with you.
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Today is my HOF day. 100 days ago Lord I turned to you with tears streaming down my face, holding up your cross aloft, saying I can not quit without you. I am not strong enough to fight off this demon alone. I am nothing without you.
Lord, you answered my prayers and carried my cross when I was too weak. When I felt alone, depressed, defeated you picked me up.
Six days after I quit Lord you turned me to KTC and showed me I am not alone. Lord you are most happy when we show love and kindness to each other. On bended knee I thank you Lord for all you have done for me.
Brothers on KTC thank you for your help. God Bless.
When I wrote that 31 days ago I wanted to place into my intro but was afraid of the reaction of others. I did place it into the verse of the week instead, but I felt like Peter denying Jesus. Fixed
As I near my wedding May 18th, I looked back on my intro. I wrote about my addictive mind and the planned cave due to the "stress". I am so much stronger in my quit now. I have only the fear of the marriage 'crackup' to deal with. I have the support and the tools to overcome any craves that may crop up.
When this quit journey started, the craves were like the Andes. Long time to go around them. Slowly, the craves were easier to pass by, now they are mere road bumps. Only dangerous if I am not aware of them and drive too fast (miss roll call).
Thank you again and again for all the help I have received from KTC.
Good stuff there brother. Glad to be quit with you.
Never be afraid of giving Him credit (I know your not), don't let others reaction hinder you. My story is similar to yours I can not deny the fact that I was led to KTC.
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Today is my HOF day. 100 days ago Lord I turned to you with tears streaming down my face, holding up your cross aloft, saying I can not quit without you. I am not strong enough to fight off this demon alone. I am nothing without you.
Lord, you answered my prayers and carried my cross when I was too weak. When I felt alone, depressed, defeated you picked me up.
Six days after I quit Lord you turned me to KTC and showed me I am not alone. Lord you are most happy when we show love and kindness to each other. On bended knee I thank you Lord for all you have done for me.
Brothers on KTC thank you for your help. God Bless.
When I wrote that 31 days ago I wanted to place into my intro but was afraid of the reaction of others. I did place it into the verse of the week instead, but I felt like Peter denying Jesus. Fixed
As I near my wedding May 18th, I looked back on my intro. I wrote about my addictive mind and the planned cave due to the "stress". I am so much stronger in my quit now. I have only the fear of the marriage 'crackup' to deal with. I have the support and the tools to overcome any craves that may crop up.
When this quit journey started, the craves were like the Andes. Long time to go around them. Slowly, the craves were easier to pass by, now they are mere road bumps. Only dangerous if I am not aware of them and drive too fast (miss roll call).
Thank you again and again for all the help I have received from KTC.
Good stuff there brother. Glad to be quit with you.
Never be afraid of giving Him credit (I know your not), don't let others reaction hinder you. My story is similar to yours I can not deny the fact that I was led to KTC.
Proud to quit with you Omaha! Glad to call u brother.
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A few thoughts as I near 200 days. This is such a simple process, make a promise, keep it and repeat. Simple but not easy that is the jux of the problem.
It has been stated on this site numerous times that we have an addict's mindset. My process was made easier for me when I accepted that premise and started my day with that thought.
While I am thankful of the journey that I started on 3 Jan 13 at age 53, SOB, I wish I had found this site sooner.
Thank you.
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A few thoughts as I near 200 days. This is such a simple process, make a promise, keep it and repeat. Simple but not easy that is the jux of the problem.
It has been stated on this site numerous times that we have an addict's mindset. My process was made easier for me when I accepted that premise and started my day with that thought.
While I am thankful of the journey that I started on 3 Jan 13 at age 53, SOB, I wish I had found this site sooner.
Thank you.
You nailed every word. And, although it is easier as the days stack up, the addiction is still there. When I started this journey, my "goal" was to cure myself of the addiction.
We let our integrity set the way - posting our word every day and keeping it; our resolve gets us through the day to day triggers and craves; and develop a mindset that carries us through the unforeseen things that could be temptations. As time goes by, i find that I really no longer care about a cure. The way "out" makes us better men. Or in the case of sage, women.
It has been an honor to be on this road together - and look forward to seeing you hit a lot more milestones.
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A few thoughts as I near 200 days. This is such a simple process, make a promise, keep it and repeat. Simple but not easy that is the jux of the problem.
It has been stated on this site numerous times that we have an addict's mindset. My process was made easier for me when I accepted that premise and started my day with that thought.
While I am thankful of the journey that I started on 3 Jan 13 at age 53, SOB, I wish I had found this site sooner.
Thank you.
You nailed every word. And, although it is easier as the days stack up, the addiction is still there. When I started this journey, my "goal" was to cure myself of the addiction.
We let our integrity set the way - posting our word every day and keeping it; our resolve gets us through the day to day triggers and craves; and develop a mindset that carries us through the unforeseen things that could be temptations. As time goes by, i find that I really no longer care about a cure. The way "out" makes us better men. Or in the case of sage, women.
It has been an honor to be on this road together - and look forward to seeing you hit a lot more milestones.
Bravo m'man... Thank you for your example bro.
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While I am thankful of the journey that I started on 3 Jan 13 at age 53, SOB, I wish I had found this site sooner.
Boomer? 'tease'
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While I am thankful of the journey that I started on 3 Jan 13 at age 53, SOB, I wish I had found this site sooner.
Boomer? 'tease'
Damn ... believe it or not when I typed sooner that is the first thing I thought of and decided not to change it because "nobody will make that connection"
Congrats doc, you sir are as anal as I am :D
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A few thoughts as I near 200 days. This is such a simple process, make a promise, keep it and repeat. Simple but not easy that is the jux of the problem.
It has been stated on this site numerous times that we have an addict's mindset. My process was made easier for me when I accepted that premise and started my day with that thought.
While I am thankful of the journey that I started on 3 Jan 13 at age 53, SOB, I wish I had found this site sooner.
Thank you.
You nailed every word. And, although it is easier as the days stack up, the addiction is still there. When I started this journey, my "goal" was to cure myself of the addiction.
We let our integrity set the way - posting our word every day and keeping it; our resolve gets us through the day to day triggers and craves; and develop a mindset that carries us through the unforeseen things that could be temptations. As time goes by, i find that I really no longer care about a cure. The way "out" makes us better men. Or in the case of sage, women.
It has been an honor to be on this road together - and look forward to seeing you hit a lot more milestones.
Bravo m'man... Thank you for your example bro.
Congrats on 200 OF. It has been great to quit with you all along the way. What do say we just keep right on marching on up to the 3rd floor. We have come this, why stop now??
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A few thoughts as I near 200 days. This is such a simple process, make a promise, keep it and repeat. Simple but not easy that is the jux of the problem.
It has been stated on this site numerous times that we have an addict's mindset. My process was made easier for me when I accepted that premise and started my day with that thought.
While I am thankful of the journey that I started on 3 Jan 13 at age 53, SOB, I wish I had found this site sooner.
Thank you.
You nailed every word. And, although it is easier as the days stack up, the addiction is still there. When I started this journey, my "goal" was to cure myself of the addiction.
We let our integrity set the way - posting our word every day and keeping it; our resolve gets us through the day to day triggers and craves; and develop a mindset that carries us through the unforeseen things that could be temptations. As time goes by, i find that I really no longer care about a cure. The way "out" makes us better men. Or in the case of sage, women.
It has been an honor to be on this road together - and look forward to seeing you hit a lot more milestones.
Bravo m'man... Thank you for your example bro.
Congrats on 200 OF. It has been great to quit with you all along the way. What do say we just keep right on marching on up to the 3rd floor. We have come this, why stop now??
I will take every step with you. Promise me that you will drag my fat ass if you have to.
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A few thoughts as I near 200 days. This is such a simple process, make a promise, keep it and repeat. Simple but not easy that is the jux of the problem.
It has been stated on this site numerous times that we have an addict's mindset. My process was made easier for me when I accepted that premise and started my day with that thought.
While I am thankful of the journey that I started on 3 Jan 13 at age 53, SOB, I wish I had found this site sooner.
Thank you.
You nailed every word. And, although it is easier as the days stack up, the addiction is still there. When I started this journey, my "goal" was to cure myself of the addiction.
We let our integrity set the way - posting our word every day and keeping it; our resolve gets us through the day to day triggers and craves; and develop a mindset that carries us through the unforeseen things that could be temptations. As time goes by, i find that I really no longer care about a cure. The way "out" makes us better men. Or in the case of sage, women.
It has been an honor to be on this road together - and look forward to seeing you hit a lot more milestones.
Bravo m'man... Thank you for your example bro.
Congrats on 200 OF. It has been great to quit with you all along the way. What do say we just keep right on marching on up to the 3rd floor. We have come this, why stop now??
I will take every step with you. Promise me that you will drag my fat ass if you have to.
oh brother - the gheys here will have a field day with your ...ask no questions and I'll tell you no lies
Keep it fresh and frosty
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Last Saturday, for the first time in 35 yrs, I watched a Husker game w/o chew. Used fake during the game but I did not feel any desire to put nicotine into my body. I NEVER thought that day would come.
I stand here before you and proclaim that this site works. Read, listen and follow the path that has been laid out before you.
If you have trouble finding the correct path, look for the well-worn one with the vets walking slowly, looking to assist any stragglers. Blazing your own trail is not recommended.
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Last Saturday, for the first time in 35 yrs, IÂ watched a Husker game w/o chew. Used fake during the game but I did not feel any desire to put nicotine into my body. I NEVER thought that day would come.
I stand here before you and proclaim that this site works. Read, listen and follow the path that has been laid out before you.
If you have trouble finding the correct path, look for the well-worn one with the vets walking slowly, looking to assist any stragglers. Blazing your own trail is not recommended.
OF,
i had brisket on the smoker and momma was having a garage sale.
A buddy in AA was a native of Laramie was giving the husker fans some crap last night about nearly doing it.
I am not much of a rabid fan, I lost interest back when TO took over the program from Deveny. TO never could get it together until later. I remember sitting in the south stadium in Nov of 76 freezing my ass off watching it slip away to Barry Switzer.
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One year has passed since I have not started my morning with a chew. What changed is me and my thinking. As my journey started I learned many things. I am not alone. I needed to swallow my pride and learn from those that have traveled the road before me. All those grizzled vets that would do anything to help, be it a pat on the back or a kick in the ass.
I watched special butterflies come in and try to re-invent the wheel. Always a head shaking experience for me. Why would anyone alter a winning formula when their life is on the line is beyond insane to me.
The example laid out is easy to follow, the path is well worn with sign posts, "THIS WAY TO FREEDOM". Post roll call, keep your promise and repeat. One day at a time. The more numbers you have the easier the journey.
I thank the Lord for providing me this site and the many angels I have encountered here in this forum.
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One year has passed since I have not started my morning with a chew. What changed is me and my thinking. As my journey started I learned many things. I am not alone. I needed to swallow my pride and learn from those that have traveled the road before me. All those grizzled vets that would do anything to help, be it a pat on the back or a kick in the ass.
I watched special butterflies come in and try to re-invent the wheel. Always a head shaking experience for me. Why would anyone alter a winning formula when their life is on the line is beyond insane to me.
The example laid out is easy to follow, the path is well worn with sign posts, "THIS WAY TO FREEDOM". Post roll call, keep your promise and repeat. One day at a time. The more numbers you have the easier the journey.
I thank the Lord for providing me this site and the many angels I have encountered here in this forum.
One year,, that is great. Congrats omahaflyer.
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One year has passed since I have not started my morning with a chew. What changed is me and my thinking. As my journey started I learned many things. I am not alone. I needed to swallow my pride and learn from those that have traveled the road before me. All those grizzled vets that would do anything to help, be it a pat on the back or a kick in the ass.
I watched special butterflies come in and try to re-invent the wheel. Always a head shaking experience for me. Why would anyone alter a winning formula when their life is on the line is beyond insane to me.
The example laid out is easy to follow, the path is well worn with sign posts,  "THIS WAY TO FREEDOM". Post roll call, keep your promise and repeat. One day at a time. The more numbers you have the easier the journey.
I thank the Lord for providing me this site and the many angels I have encountered here in this forum.
One year,, that is great. Congrats omahaflyer.
'oh yeah'
great job - keep it up
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One year has passed since I have not started my morning with a chew. What changed is me and my thinking. As my journey started I learned many things. I am not alone. I needed to swallow my pride and learn from those that have traveled the road before me. All those grizzled vets that would do anything to help, be it a pat on the back or a kick in the ass.
I watched special butterflies come in and try to re-invent the wheel. Always a head shaking experience for me. Why would anyone alter a winning formula when their life is on the line is beyond insane to me.
The example laid out is easy to follow, the path is well worn with sign posts,  "THIS WAY TO FREEDOM". Post roll call, keep your promise and repeat. One day at a time. The more numbers you have the easier the journey.
I thank the Lord for providing me this site and the many angels I have encountered here in this forum.
One year,, that is great. Congrats omahaflyer.
'oh yeah'
great job - keep it up
Congratulations on one year Omaha. It has been an honor and a priviledge to walk this road with you. I always looked for your "on my honor" and "thanks be" posts. Those words are very meaningful.
Onward.
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One year has passed since I have not started my morning with a chew. What changed is me and my thinking. As my journey started I learned many things. I am not alone. I needed to swallow my pride and learn from those that have traveled the road before me. All those grizzled vets that would do anything to help, be it a pat on the back or a kick in the ass.
I watched special butterflies come in and try to re-invent the wheel. Always a head shaking experience for me. Why would anyone alter a winning formula when their life is on the line is beyond insane to me.
The example laid out is easy to follow, the path is well worn with sign posts,  "THIS WAY TO FREEDOM". Post roll call, keep your promise and repeat. One day at a time. The more numbers you have the easier the journey.
I thank the Lord for providing me this site and the many angels I have encountered here in this forum.
One year,, that is great. Congrats omahaflyer.
'oh yeah'
great job - keep it up
Congratulations on one year Omaha. It has been an honor and a priviledge to walk this road with you. I always looked for your "on my honor" and "thanks be" posts. Those words are very meaningful.
Onward.
On my honor, thanks be. Congratulations on a huge milestone achievement! Many more to come, but today is a big one! Thanks for being a constant and steadfast supporter of our April 2013 group!!