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Title: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 08, 2014, 12:11:00 PM
Just flushed the last of my dip after 25 years. I am quitting today but listed my quit day as 9/11 for symbolic reasons. That date is my oldest kid's 16th birthday.
Glad I found this site as I think this is one thing I can't do alone.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Smeds on September 08, 2014, 12:25:00 PM
Quote from: Islander
Just flushed the last of my dip after 25 years. I am quitting today but listed my quit day as 9/11 for symbolic reasons. That date is my oldest kid's 16th birthday.
Glad I found this site as I think this is one thing I can't do alone.
Welcome brother! Take a good look around, there is nothing but help here ... from people who have gone through or ARE going through exactly what you are. We understand, and we will offer all the support you can imagine. There is a price of admission here ... posting roll. It is your promise NOT to use nicotine in any form for the day. You need to post roll brother! Here are some helpful links, click on them and they will take you there:

Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/forum/55560/)

How to post roll (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/1003072/1/#new)

December Quit group (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/10503924/163/#new)

Your quit group is determined by your quit date + 100 days. These quitters in December are your brothers in the fight! Jump in, post roll, build some accountability. Stay strong brother ... you've got this!
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Bignate76 on September 08, 2014, 03:23:00 PM
See you on roll! Hell ya! Get to know your Dec brothers. I quit with you today.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Grizzlyhasclaws on September 08, 2014, 05:24:00 PM
Quote from: Smeds
Quote from: Islander
Just flushed the last of my dip after 25 years. I am quitting today but listed my quit day as 9/11 for symbolic reasons. That date is my oldest kid's 16th birthday.
Glad I found this site as I think this is one thing I can't do alone.
Welcome brother! Take a good look around, there is nothing but help here ... from people who have gone through or ARE going through exactly what you are. We understand, and we will offer all the support you can imagine. There is a price of admission here ... posting roll. It is your promise NOT to use nicotine in any form for the day. You need to post roll brother! Here are some helpful links, click on them and they will take you there:

Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/forum/55560/)

How to post roll (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/1003072/1/#new)

December Quit group (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/10503924/163/#new)

Your quit group is determined by your quit date + 100 days. These quitters in December are your brothers in the fight! Jump in, post roll, build some accountability. Stay strong brother ... you've got this!
Good job. Make sure this quit is for you. Don't feel bad about being a little selfish with your quit. Lots of family men here and like you, we would lay down our lives for our children. All I'm saying is when it comes to quitting it needs to be 100% about saving your own life. It'll sink in at some point. Anyway, welcome aboard and welcome to freedom.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Dagranger on September 08, 2014, 08:11:00 PM
Quote from: grizzlyhasclaws
Quote from: Smeds
Quote from: Islander
Just flushed the last of my dip after 25 years. I am quitting today but listed my quit day as 9/11 for symbolic reasons. That date is my oldest kid's 16th birthday.
Glad I found this site as I think this is one thing I can't do alone.
Welcome brother! Take a good look around, there is nothing but help here ... from people who have gone through or ARE going through exactly what you are. We understand, and we will offer all the support you can imagine. There is a price of admission here ... posting roll. It is your promise NOT to use nicotine in any form for the day. You need to post roll brother! Here are some helpful links, click on them and they will take you there:

Welcome Center (http://forum.killthecan.org/forum/55560/)

How to post roll (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/1003072/1/#new)

December Quit group (http://forum.killthecan.org/topic/10503924/163/#new)

Your quit group is determined by your quit date + 100 days. These quitters in December are your brothers in the fight! Jump in, post roll, build some accountability. Stay strong brother ... you've got this!
Good job. Make sure this quit is for you. Don't feel bad about being a little selfish with your quit. Lots of family men here and like you, we would lay down our lives for our children. All I'm saying is when it comes to quitting it needs to be 100% about saving your own life. It'll sink in at some point. Anyway, welcome aboard and welcome to freedom.
Welcome Islander would like to know more about you. But with a short intro I will give you a short piece of advice. Stopping dipping is easy, quitting dipping is hard. Be prepared to battle every day to stay quit. Nothing arms you for that battle more than posting roll (it's your daily promise) Thinking about my own roll post has been the difference between stopping and quitting.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 08, 2014, 11:38:00 PM
Thanks for the welcomes. Posted roll today and am going to tomorrow too.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Air Force ADDICT on September 09, 2014, 12:23:00 AM
Welcome to the family bro. Reach out to us  everyone in your quit group. This isn't gonna be easy but it is possible. You can do this!
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Flannywho on September 09, 2014, 09:40:00 AM
Welcome man. Great choice. Best advice I can give is to post roll daily, as soon as you get up. Be accountable to yourself and to your brothers here at KTC. You will be amazed the power of this brotherhood with guys you have never met. Good luck. we are all here for you.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: jal0315 on September 09, 2014, 10:23:00 AM
Welcome to RANT man!! Remember keep posting roll daily and if you need to rant and yell thats what we are here for. Every single guy in here shares one thing in common. We know how are it is to quit, but we are doing it one day at a time.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: redtrain14 on September 09, 2014, 11:11:00 AM
Welcome islander, great choice!
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: FMBM707 on September 09, 2014, 11:54:00 AM
Welcome Islander. Drink lots of water the next few days and drink the KTC kook-aid (read, read and read some more on this site).

You'll never regret quitting.

Quit on!
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 10, 2014, 11:24:00 PM
Can't believe the level of support in this community. I've been a bit selfish getting through these past few days. Keeping to myself and reading the shit out of the intros, HOF speeches, and all the other posts.
Probably would have caved without this community. Basically for the past ten years I've been a ninja dipper. I was so good at it that barely anyone knew that I was a dipper. Have tried to stop many times but I was accountable to no one and failed time and again.
So here I am. I want it this time and this quit is going to happen. Ready for day 4 tomorrow. Anyone feel free to hit me up anytime. Not sleeping much these days anyway.
Quit with all of you today.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Griffin on September 11, 2014, 08:33:00 AM
Hang in there Islander! Day 4 was when things started to feel better. At least compared to days 1-4. Drink water until it hurts. Seeds, fake dip, whatever gets you through the day man!

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Chris Griffin. Text or call if you want or need help. Only 5 days ahead of you but I'm here to say it gets better!

If that is who I think you have as your avatar, that is fucking awesome! Great movie and remember, Throat cancer got Levon. Quit on Brother!

May 9 is a great birthday, everyday is a great quit day!
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Nolaq on September 11, 2014, 09:58:00 AM
Quote from: Griffin
Hang in there Islander! Day 4 was when things started to feel better. At least compared to days 1-4. Drink water until it hurts. Seeds, fake dip, whatever gets you through the day man!

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Chris Griffin. Text or call if you want or need help. Only 5 days ahead of you but I'm here to say it gets better!

If that is who I think you have as your avatar, that is fucking awesome! Great movie and remember, Throat cancer got Levon. Quit on Brother!

May 9 is a great birthday, everyday is a great quit day!
Griffin, I edited your phone number. We HIGHLY recommend you don't post that kind of personal info on the boards, especially in an open thread like an Intro. Anyone can see Intros, that includes non-KTC members.

Shoot Islander a PM if you need to. Those are indeed, private.

-Nolaq
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 11, 2014, 10:32:00 AM
Quote from: Griffin
Hang in there Islander! Day 4 was when things started to feel better. At least compared to days 1-4. Drink water until it hurts. Seeds, fake dip, whatever gets you through the day man!

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Chris Griffin. Text or call if you want or need help. Only 5 days ahead of you but I'm here to say it gets better!

If that is who I think you have as your avatar, that is fucking awesome! Great movie and remember, Throat cancer got Levon. Quit on Brother!

May 9 is a great birthday, everyday is a great quit day!
Thanks Chris. That is indeed Rick as my avatar. Miss him , Levon and Richard, all done in by their own demons.
I'll hit you up with my digits in PM. keep on quitin'
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Thumblewort on September 11, 2014, 11:10:00 AM
Quote from: Islander
Quote from: Griffin
Hang in there Islander! Day 4 was when things started to feel better. At least compared to days 1-4. Drink water until it hurts. Seeds, fake dip, whatever gets you through the day man!

xxx-xxx-xxxx

Chris Griffin. Text or call if you want or need help. Only 5 days ahead of you but I'm here to say it gets better!

If that is who I think you have as your avatar, that is fucking awesome! Great movie and remember, Throat cancer got Levon. Quit on Brother!

May 9 is a great birthday, everyday is a great quit day!
Thanks Chris. That is indeed Rick as my avatar. Miss him , Levon and Richard, all done in by their own demons.
I'll hit you up with my digits in PM. keep on quitin'
You have a Jonas Brother as your avatar? I still quit with you today.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 11, 2014, 11:58:00 AM
Ha! Never! This guy is about the most opposite of a Jonas brother that a person could be.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Thumblewort on September 11, 2014, 02:08:00 PM
Quote from: Islander
Ha! Never! This guy is about the most opposite of a Jonas brother that a person could be.
So he's straight, got it.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 11, 2014, 02:52:00 PM
Quote from: Thumblewort
Quote from: Islander
Ha! Never! This guy is about the most opposite of a Jonas brother that a person could be.
So he's straight, got it.
Whatever. Educate yourself and google Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Levon Helm. Or to make it easier just search for The Band.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Thumblewort on September 11, 2014, 03:12:00 PM
Quote from: Islander
Quote from: Thumblewort
Quote from: Islander
Ha! Never! This guy is about the most opposite of a Jonas brother that a person could be.
So he's straight, got it.
Whatever. Educate yourself and google Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Levon Helm. Or to make it easier just search for The Band.
Thanks but no thanks, other than 80's hair metal the only new thing I listen to is Steel Panther and Slipknot. I do however, QLF with you today.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Nolaq on September 11, 2014, 03:57:00 PM
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Quote from: Islander
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Quote from: Islander
Ha! Never! This guy is about the most opposite of a Jonas brother that a person could be.
So he's straight, got it.
Whatever. Educate yourself and google Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Levon Helm. Or to make it easier just search for The Band.
Thanks but no thanks, other than 80's hair metal the only new thing I listen to is Steel Panther and Slipknot. I do however, QLF with you today.
The Band pre-dates your 80's hair rock. In fact, The Band probably inspired a good number of those guys.

Quit with you too, Flatlander (sorry, will never be able to call someone 'from away' an Islander)
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 11, 2014, 09:53:00 PM
Quit with you guys too. May be from away but still grew up on an island one without a bridge
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Nolaq on September 11, 2014, 10:15:00 PM
Quote from: Islander
Quit with you guys too. May be from away but still grew up on an island one without a bridge
Was there a lot of inbreeding? Not that anything is wrong with that...
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 11, 2014, 10:37:00 PM
Quote from: Nolaq
Quote from: Islander
Quit with you guys too. May be from away but still grew up on an island one without a bridge
Was there a lot of inbreeding? Not that anything is wrong with that...
A little bit but it was confined to a few families.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Nolaq on September 12, 2014, 08:03:00 AM
Quote from: Islander
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Quote from: Islander
Quit with you guys too. May be from away but still grew up on an island one without a bridge
Was there a lot of inbreeding? Not that anything is wrong with that...
A little bit but it was confined to a few families.
There is a long standing joke up here about Beals Island. The cemetary is filled with headstones that read either "Beals" or "Abel". Seriously. It's fucking creepy.

Anyway, the joke (which may or may not be true) is that the State of Maine errected the first bridge to Beals Island in the 50's to stop all the inbreeding.

Probably not as funny reading it as it is if you live here, sorry. First cup of coffee. I'm not on my game yet today.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 12, 2014, 08:31:00 AM
Quote from: Nolaq
Quote from: Islander
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Quote from: Islander
Quit with you guys too. May be from away but still grew up on an island one without a bridge
Was there a lot of inbreeding? Not that anything is wrong with that...
A little bit but it was confined to a few families.
There is a long standing joke up here about Beals Island. The cemetary is filled with headstones that read either "Beals" or "Abel". Seriously. It's fucking creepy.

Anyway, the joke (which may or may not be true) is that the State of Maine errected the first bridge to Beals Island in the 50's to stop all the inbreeding.

Probably not as funny reading it as it is if you live here, sorry. First cup of coffee. I'm not on my game yet today.
I believe it. No bridge option where I grew up. 2+ hour ferry ride.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Joe C on September 12, 2014, 08:39:00 AM
The NIC bitch must have cost you $10 a can. All the more reason to kick her in the .......neck.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Islander on September 12, 2014, 08:56:00 AM
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The NIC bitch must have cost you $10 a can. All the more reason to kick her in the .......neck.
Amen to that.
Title: Re: Day one
Post by: Nolaq on September 12, 2014, 09:00:00 AM
Quote from: Islander
Quote from: Joe
The NIC bitch must have cost you $10 a can. All the more reason to kick her in the .......neck.
Amen to that.
$7.83 last time I checked, which was 1,642 days ago. 'winker'