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Title: Done2/7/08
Post by: redtrain14 on February 10, 2008, 01:38:00 PM
Hello all...

Finally had a chance to introduce myself. My name is Shawn, I am 37 married, and live in Midland, MI with my two daughters, ages 7 and 4.

I had been chewing for 17 years, Kodiak for the past 12, one can every day or two. I like hunting, fishing, softball, snowmobiling, poker, Miller Lite...you get the picture...and am a project manager for a General Contractor.

I quit on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 9:00am. Why? Just have had enough. I actually had a fresh can with the lid off and I decided to pitch. I then found this site about 2 minutes later.

So far..Day 1 not bad, Day 2...fuck me!!!...I thought that the fog was bullshit! Day 3 better, but I wanted one first thing in the morning. Today the first thing I wanted was food. I'll consider that progress.

Thanks for the help on this site the other day Ready...and the phone number wyo4life.

If I can get through day 2 without cracking, anybody can do it! I look forward to meeting and chatting with all of you. Thanks.
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Ready on February 10, 2008, 02:03:00 PM
Quote from: redtrain14
Hello all...

Finally had a chance to introduce myself.  My name is Shawn, I am 37 married, and live in Midland, MI  with my two daughters, ages 7 and 4.

I had been chewing for 17 years, Kodiak for the past 12, one can every day or two.  I like hunting, fishing, softball, snowmobiling, poker, Miller Lite...you get the picture...and am a project manager for a General Contractor.

I quit on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 9:00am.  Why?  Just have had enough.  I actually had a fresh can with the lid off and I decided to pitch.  I then found this site about 2 minutes later. 

So far..Day 1 not bad, Day 2...fuck me!!!...I thought that the fog was bullshit!  Day 3 better, but I wanted one first thing in the morning.  Today the first thing I wanted was food.  I'll consider that progress.

Thanks for the help on this site the other day Ready...and the phone number wyo4life. 

If I can get through day 2 without cracking, anybody can do it!  I look forward to meeting and chatting with all of you.  Thanks.
No problem Shawn. You will be helpin others behind you soon...
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Buckfever36 on February 11, 2008, 05:55:00 AM
Shawn, Welcome aboard! Frist let me say you made the best choice of your life by quitting. I dipped for 39 years a can or more a day and now am on my 42 day dip free. Stay strong things get better by the day if you need help post or call we all are here for each other. Buck :)
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: redtrain14 on February 11, 2008, 09:42:00 AM
Thanks Buck...on day 5 and my head hasn't been this clear in 15 years!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Buckfever36 on February 11, 2008, 03:32:00 PM
Shawn, Wait until you hit a month or so clean you'll think your a different person. 'winker'
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: redtrain14 on February 07, 2013, 07:15:00 PM
I was reading my good friend Ready's intro today (the best on the site I might add) and wondered if I had ever done one. I had actually forgotten about this.....my how times have changed. Another child, a new job, and a whole bunch of other cool shit. 5 years.....never in my wildest dreams.

But, you know allowed all that other stuff to happen?

Freedom. Pure and simple.

How did I get that freedom? From the gifts of every single member of this website.

This place works, this place is a special gift from whatever heaven you believe in. Soak it up, your change in lifestyle will be amazing. A change I promise you will not regret.

For those of you lurking. I know you are scared. I know you feel alone. I know you are desperate. Close your eyes and jump, take that leap of faith. There are thousands if quitters here that will catch you.

Trust me.

There are still a few hours left in the day, will it be you that joins me?

RT - 1828

PS - Man, that quitter down there really had shit figured out, didn't he?

:rolleyes:
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Pinched on February 06, 2014, 09:47:00 AM
Today marks 6 years quit for this bad ass quitter! This retired Moderator lurks quietly around the halls of KTC, yet when he does speak his words are profound. I never really read his intro thread myself until today.

Now that I have read it I see that he was indeed once a new quitter, confused, seeking help and then start being one of the lifeguards of this pool.

Shawn, thank you for continuing to be here, that whole group from May 2008 has inspired the hell out of me and I definitely appreciate the help that you give today.

All of you newbies take a few minutes today and read this thread, this quitter applied +1s daily and today celebrates 6 years of freedom from nicotine and tobacco.

Good work brother!

P
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: pbrain04 on February 06, 2014, 09:54:00 AM
Quote from: redtrain14
I was reading my good friend Ready's intro today (the best on the site I might add) and wondered if I had ever done one. I had actually forgotten about this.....my how times have changed. Another child, a new job, and a whole bunch of other cool shit. 5 years.....never in my wildest dreams.

But, you know allowed all that other stuff to happen?

Freedom. Pure and simple.

How did I get that freedom? From the gifts of every single member of this website.

This place works, this place is a special gift from whatever heaven you believe in. Soak it up, your change in lifestyle will be amazing. A change I promise you will not regret.

For those of you lurking. I know you are scared. I know you feel alone. I know you are desperate. Close your eyes and jump, take that leap of faith. There are thousands if quitters here that will catch you.

Trust me.

There are still a few hours left in the day, will it be you that joins me?

RT - 1828

PS - Man, that quitter down there really had shit figured out, didn't he?

:rolleyes:
thanks for this
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: wastepanel on June 27, 2014, 02:24:00 AM
:WastedPanel:
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Ready on June 27, 2014, 06:46:00 PM
Hey Brudda!

You da man. Quit fuckin genius you are. Yep, auto correct had to spell genius for me. I'm good with that. I'm gonna quit with you for a very long time my friend.

YDMFMMF
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Bruce on June 27, 2014, 07:05:00 PM
Quote from: Ready
Quote from: redtrain14,Feb
Hello all...

Finally had a chance to introduce myself.  My name is Shawn, I am 37 married, and live in Midland, MI  with my two daughters, ages 7 and 4.

I had been chewing for 17 years, Kodiak for the past 12, one can every day or two.  I like hunting, fishing, softball, snowmobiling, poker, Miller Lite...you get the picture...and am a project manager for a General Contractor.

I quit on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 9:00am.  Why?  Just have had enough.  I actually had a fresh can with the lid off and I decided to pitch.  I then found this site about 2 minutes later. 

So far..Day 1 not bad, Day 2...fuck me!!!...I thought that the fog was bullshit!  Day 3 better, but I wanted one first thing in the morning.  Today the first thing I wanted was food.  I'll consider that progress.

Thanks for the help on this site the other day Ready...and the phone number wyo4life. 

If I can get through day 2 without cracking, anybody can do it!  I look forward to meeting and chatting with all of you.  Thanks.
No problem Shawn. You will be helpin others behind you soon...
Ready just babe Ruth'd called that shit straight to center field. Nice
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Coach Steve on June 27, 2014, 09:14:00 PM
Quote from: Bruce
Quote from: Ready
Quote from: redtrain14,Feb
Hello all...

Finally had a chance to introduce myself.  My name is Shawn, I am 37 married, and live in Midland, MI  with my two daughters, ages 7 and 4.

I had been chewing for 17 years, Kodiak for the past 12, one can every day or two.  I like hunting, fishing, softball, snowmobiling, poker, Miller Lite...you get the picture...and am a project manager for a General Contractor.

I quit on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 9:00am.  Why?  Just have had enough.  I actually had a fresh can with the lid off and I decided to pitch.  I then found this site about 2 minutes later. 

So far..Day 1 not bad, Day 2...fuck me!!!...I thought that the fog was bullshit!  Day 3 better, but I wanted one first thing in the morning.  Today the first thing I wanted was food.  I'll consider that progress.

Thanks for the help on this site the other day Ready...and the phone number wyo4life. 

If I can get through day 2 without cracking, anybody can do it!  I look forward to meeting and chatting with all of you.  Thanks.
No problem Shawn. You will be helpin others behind you soon...
Ready just babe Ruth'd called that shit straight to center field. Nice
Yes to this.

READY 4 ADMIN...again

like fuck.
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: slug.go on December 11, 2014, 09:01:00 AM
2,500 today, Fantastic!!! 'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Done4Me on December 11, 2014, 01:28:00 PM
Quote from: slug.go
2,500 today, Fantastic!!! 'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Over 10 times my length of quit but still 1/4 of the days I chewed. Another day of winning. Stay quit.
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: worktowin on December 11, 2014, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: Done4Me
Quote from: slug.go
2,500 today, Fantastic!!! 'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Over 10 times my length of quit but still 1/4 of the days I chewed. Another day of winning. Stay quit.
Congratulations sir
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: CalNotKodiakBears on December 11, 2014, 06:00:00 PM
Well done!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Krusty on December 11, 2014, 06:03:00 PM
Quote from: worktowin
Quote from: Done4Me
Quote from: slug.go
2,500 today, Fantastic!!! 'oh yeah' 'oh yeah'
Over 10 times my length of quit but still 1/4 of the days I chewed. Another day of winning. Stay quit.
Congratulations sir
25 HOFs...helluva day!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: twballgame9 on December 11, 2014, 06:18:00 PM
Nice work RT - maybe we will get a James Gordon post to celebrate
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Ginet on December 11, 2014, 06:21:00 PM
Quote from: twballgame9
Nice work RT - maybe we will get a James Gordon post to celebrate
Damn. That's a lot of quit in a row.

Nice work!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Doc Chewfree on December 11, 2014, 09:53:00 PM
Quote from: Ginet
Quote from: twballgame9
Nice work RT - maybe we will get a James Gordon post to celebrate
Damn. That's a lot of quit in a row.

Nice work!
Gratz, RT! Nice 25 handy!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Its_Got2Happen on December 11, 2014, 10:00:00 PM
Well done Redtrain. Thanks for being here. You were the first guy to reach out to me. Many thanks brother. 2500 is outstanding.
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: worktowin on February 07, 2016, 06:18:00 AM
Congratulations on 8 years of freedom and leadership.
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: ChickDip on April 25, 2016, 10:30:00 AM
Congrats on 3,000 days !!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Nolaq on April 25, 2016, 11:14:00 AM
Quote from: ChickDip
Congrats on 3,000 days !!
3K for RT!

You were a huge part of my Quit, my brother, thanks for paying it forward, and enjoy today!

'oh yeah'
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: worktowin on April 25, 2016, 12:00:00 PM
Quote from: Nolaq
Quote from: ChickDip
Congrats on 3,000 days !!
3K for RT!

You were a huge part of my Quit, my brother, thanks for paying it forward, and enjoy today!

'oh yeah'
A huge part of mine too. You said it would get better. It did

Congratulations on another huge milestone. You are what this site is about.
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: rdad on April 26, 2016, 09:33:00 PM
Quote from: worktowin
Quote from: Nolaq
Quote from: ChickDip
Congrats on 3,000 days !!
3K for RT!

You were a huge part of my Quit, my brother, thanks for paying it forward, and enjoy today!

'oh yeah'
A huge part of mine too. You said it would get better. It did

Congratulations on another huge milestone. You are what this site is about.
3 commas and still here. Outstanding! Makes me want to quit harder!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: ChickDip on February 07, 2017, 12:41:00 PM
Had to stop by and say congrats on your 9 years quit!
Thank you for still walking these halls and showing us it can be done for more than just a couple months or a couple years!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Ready on February 07, 2017, 01:18:00 PM
Quote from: ChickDip
Had to stop by and say congrats on your 9 years quit!
Thank you for still walking these halls and showing us it can be done for more than just a couple months or a couple years!
Thanks Brother! Congrats on 9 years!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: JGlav on February 07, 2017, 01:47:00 PM
Quote from: Ready
Quote from: ChickDip
Had to stop by and say congrats on your 9 years quit!
Thank you for still walking these halls and showing us it can be done for more than just a couple months or a couple years!
Thanks Brother! Congrats on 9 years!
WOW. 9 years free. Excellent. Congratulations and thanks for continuing to participate
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: ChickDip on February 07, 2018, 11:58:00 AM
10 years today!
Congrats Red!
Thanks for sticking around here and for your sorry and sharing some wisdom with us!
'party2'
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: Batdad on February 07, 2018, 01:10:00 PM
Quote from: ChickDip
10 years today!
Congrats Red!
Thanks for sticking around here and for your sorry and sharing some wisdom with us!
'party2'
Congrats on the Decade of Quit!!
Title: Re: Done2/7/08
Post by: worktowin on February 07, 2018, 02:21:00 PM
Quote from: ChickDip
10 years today!
Congrats Red!
Thanks for sticking around here and for your sorry and sharing some wisdom with us!
'party2'
You are the very definition of leader. Thank you for everything that you've done for me, for us, and for KTC.

Congratulations, sir.