Stopped by the store on my way home yesterday. Same store I've stopped at a thousand times.that, my friend is called progress... you're no longer a dipper and you're starting to think like that. congrats!
Got in line with two big ole bags of sunflower seeds. Picked up a pack of gum on the impulse buy shelf. My mind wondered and without thinking,,,,,,,
I looked over the counter to see if they had any twofers. They did and I got all excited for a second (The twofers were usually very fresh - mmmmmmmmmm). I then, quite undramatically, thought to myself.....Huh, I don't do that anymore.
I bought my seeds and gum and left the store without much further thought about it.
WTF?
The same shit happened to me on my 3rd day. And it was tough one. I walked in to the BP on the way to work, and this store always came through on the 2 cans for 5.85. I would usually by the whole box. Better deal than a log. Anyway the walk to counter was tough because I saw them when I walked in the door. Got the counter and the guy went for the skoal. I had to stop him and let him know I would no longer be buying any. Felt real good to say it out loud for the 1st time.Quote from: ReadyStopped by the store on my way home yesterday. Same store I've stopped at a thousand times.Âthat, my friend is called progress... you're no longer a dipper and you're starting to think like that. congrats!
Got in line with two big ole bags of sunflower seeds. Picked up a pack of gum on the impulse buy shelf. My mind wondered and without thinking,,,,,,,
I looked over the counter to see if they had any twofers. They did and I got all excited for a second (The twofers were usually very fresh - mmmmmmmmmm). I then, quite undramatically, thought to myself.....Huh, I don't do that anymore.
I bought my seeds and gum and left the store without much further thought about it.
WTF?
SWEEEEEEEET!Quote from: iuchewieThe same shit happened to me on my 3rd day. And it was tough one. I walked in to the BP on the way to work, and this store always came through on the 2 cans for 5.85. I would usually by the whole box. Better deal than a log. Anyway the walk to counter was tough because I saw them when I walked in the door. Got the counter and the guy went for the skoal. I had to stop him and let him know I would no longer be buying any. Felt real good to say it out loud for the 1st time.Quote from: ReadyStopped by the store on my way home yesterday. Same store I've stopped at a thousand times.Âthat, my friend is called progress... you're no longer a dipper and you're starting to think like that. congrats!
Got in line with two big ole bags of sunflower seeds. Picked up a pack of gum on the impulse buy shelf. My mind wondered and without thinking,,,,,,,
I looked over the counter to see if they had any twofers. They did and I got all excited for a second (The twofers were usually very fresh - mmmmmmmmmm). I then, quite undramatically, thought to myself.....Huh, I don't do that anymore.
I bought my seeds and gum and left the store without much further thought about it.
WTF?
Woke up this morning and my first thought was of breakfast.......We all know what my first waking thought used to be. Not to say that the thought didn't come soon after. I will not dip today!
I see a lot of guests on the site daily.
To all guests:
What the fuck are you waiting for. I mean really. If you're here, you obviously want to quit. Let me help.
TAKE THE SHIT OUT OF YOUR MOUTH.....RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!
LET ME KNOW WHEN YOUR DONE.........
K. Waiting ..........
ALL RIGHT. NOW DESTROY YOUR STASH.......YES......ALL OF IT. (No safety can/dip.)
NOW post roll call giving your word not to dip today. Then do it again tomorrow just like the rest of us.
ONE day at a time. It Can Be Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HEAR HEAR.
At some point one dip is going to give you cancer.....will it be the one in your mouth right now. Will you honestly trade x number of years for that one last dip. If you can put that shit in your mouth after looking at ODT's testimony.....you are truly a dumbass.......
QUIT NOW
Things are better than well so far......Damn it! I was hopin nobody would find out about the broke back mtn shit! Secret's out.
And for you lurkers, time is running out to join the craziest most degenerate fucking quitters I have ever seen....................................
Go May group................................
Monkey fuckin, ball squeezin, broke back mountain lovin, maysterybatin, chicken chokin, non dippin fuckers of all time.
Join now or die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is all.
Was that a little over the top.....
No Boss comparisons please
Day 50 came and things were well for the most part. then night came around and the nic bitch was whisperin to me.....congrats on 50
Got into chat and things turned out okay. There was an exception to the helpage but I have since gotten over it. Remained quit. All is well.
July group started up several days ago and only one new quitter, maybe two, is signing roll.
That's too bad. Good for him (Well done Daniel) bad for everyone else that has not made the decision to quit.
Now is a good day to quit!
That's what I'm talking about brother! Keep doin what you do. You have helped a lot of people. I still remember one particular day when you saved my ass, I had decided to say "Fuck it" and go pick up a can, but saw your PM and stuck it out. I owe you my quit!And I owe many people here my quit. We are all in the same life boat. When one of us is not capable of paddling, someone stronger always steps up until you can paddle again.
Ready - 135 Days quit and just a little pissed off.Very Well Said Sir.
Come on over here and sit down my friend, lets have a little talk. Yes you. The Guest that is browsing the site. I know you want to quit and you are looking for the inspiration to do it. Well my friend, you have come to the right place. You will most likely find everything you need right here on this site to quit and stay that way. BUT, There is a catch.
When you sign up and post roll, you are giving your WORD of HONOR that you will not dip for that day. That's all we ask. That you give your word and keep it. It is a very simple concept. Pride, Honor, Integrity. These words mean something here.
When you are taken under the wing of a quitter, a group and the site, We expect you to live up to your word. When you do not, it affects all of us. Especially the other quitters who have gotten close to you. All of us have been betrayed and we all know how it feels. It's a big fuck you right to the face.
Having said all of that, DON'T come in here and try us on like a fucking shirt. Have the respect for others not to just "Give it a try".
We are some serious fucking quitters here. This is not a game to us. Have the respect to be sincere and you will find a tremendous amount of support here.
Done rambling.
P.S. I would like to find all of those people I invested time with, who caved after one fucking day, and poke them in the eye with a stick. Does that seem harsh? never mind, I'm just a little pissed.
Well said, my man...well said!Quote from: ReadyReady - 135 Days quit and just a little pissed off.Very Well Said Sir.
Come on over here and sit down my friend, lets have a little talk. Yes you. The Guest that is browsing the site. I know you want to quit and you are looking for the inspiration to do it. Well my friend, you have come to the right place. You will most likely find everything you need right here on this site to quit and stay that way. BUT, There is a catch.
When you sign up and post roll, you are giving your WORD of HONOR that you will not dip for that day. That's all we ask. That you give your word and keep it. It is a very simple concept. Pride, Honor, Integrity. These words mean something here.
When you are taken under the wing of a quitter, a group and the site, We expect you to live up to your word. When you do not, it affects all of us. Especially the other quitters who have gotten close to you. All of us have been betrayed and we all know how it feels. It's a big fuck you right to the face.
Having said all of that, DON'T come in here and try us on like a fucking shirt. Have the respect for others not to just "Give it a try".
We are some serious fucking quitters here. This is not a game to us. Have the respect to be sincere and you will find a tremendous amount of support here.
Done rambling.
P.S. I would like to find all of those people I invested time with, who caved after one fucking day, and poke them in the eye with a stick. Does that seem harsh? never mind, I'm just a little pissed.
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Ready - 135 Days quit and just a little pissed off.'clap' Bravo Bravo Bravo.'clap' You hit the nail right smack on the head. I have that perfect stick for you to use if needed.
Come on over here and sit down my friend, lets have a little talk. Yes you. The Guest that is browsing the site. I know you want to quit and you are looking for the inspiration to do it. Well my friend, you have come to the right place. You will most likely find everything you need right here on this site to quit and stay that way. BUT, There is a catch.
When you sign up and post roll, you are giving your WORD of HONOR that you will not dip for that day. That's all we ask. That you give your word and keep it. It is a very simple concept. Pride, Honor, Integrity. These words mean something here.
When you are taken under the wing of a quitter, a group and the site, We expect you to live up to your word. When you do not, it affects all of us. Especially the other quitters who have gotten close to you. All of us have been betrayed and we all know how it feels. It's a big fuck you right to the face.
Having said all of that, DON'T come in here and try us on like a fucking shirt. Have the respect for others not to just "Give it a try".
We are some serious fucking quitters here. This is not a game to us. Have the respect to be sincere and you will find a tremendous amount of support here.
Done rambling.
P.S. I would like to find all of those people I invested time with, who caved after one fucking day, and poke them in the eye with a stick. Does that seem harsh? never mind, I'm just a little pissed.
I really don't have time for her right now. I have things to get done. Important things. Many things. Things that I do not want to do. Things that can no longer wait. Maybe that's why she is here. She knows I need a blanky right now. She probably thinks that while I am distracted with so many things, she can get one in there.
She's on her A game today.
You wanna hear what that bitch just said. She said that this site is probably distracting me too much, taking up too much of my time. And that's why I am not getting anything done.
She's pulling out the bigs guns now.
Fuck me.
Wait, She's not done yet. She said that I can come back to her for just a week, till things blow over. Then I could quit again if I really wanted to. Why not. Already proved I could.
Double fuck me.
I just read what you posted in the introduction section.What else can I say. I have never met him. However, I am accountable to him. I am accountable to him out of respect, honor, pride and integrity. He is accountable to me for the same.
You're lucky that had a happy ending. I swear in the first paragraph I was ready to find you and beat the living hell out of you. My heart rate went up. Fuck. Don't ever do that to me again.
This is for READY....AGAIN. And you better read it asshole....it took 15 minutes of flipping back through this thread to find it.
An Open Letter to Ready:
Dear Ready,
You recent posts have me concerned. You have now been quit for well over 80 days. In case you don't know it, your physical addiction has long passed. You should have found a suitable oral substitute or gained 80 pounds by now. If not, please head on down to your local 7-11 and buy all the gum, seeds, twinkies and ding-dongs you like. If you need money for snacks or a couple of pairs of "stretchy pants", let me know. I'll wire it to you.
In the wise words of my wife..."do you have any idea how pissed at yourself you'd be if you gave up now. You're such a dumbass." So buddy...suck it up and just realize that you have quit. I know it's tough for you given that your subconscience is bigger than you conscience, but you can do it!
Love,
CCM
P.S. (THIS IS NEW STUFF).....if I see more posts about you waffling, I'm gonna openly start calling you a drama queen and get Who Dey to change your Avatar to a little girl in a tu-tu!
You're always in other groups helping others out. Now help yourself, dammit. You're done. Quit. It's Over. You won. Be happy, you frickin' retard.
Ready Day 154.Well said Ready, well said!
Tomorrow will be my first dip free 4th of July in a very long time, perhaps 20 years maybe more, I don't remember. I will celebrate our nation's freedom and think of those that have sacrificed to keep me and my family safe and free. I will also celebrate my freedom from dip.
For most of you browsing this site, I would say that you do not remember what it was like not to dip. I understand. Dipping to me was as natural as breathing. I could not and did not think about what things would be like without dip.
After about fifteen or twenty years of dipping, I became acutely aware that I needed to quit. It's a hard feeling to describe. But there was a problem. I was addicted. I wanted to quit but I did not know how. I did not have the tools. I equated quitting to cutting off my arm or my leg. I'm sure most of you are familiar with the feeling.
Yes, It will be difficult for the first few days. Things will get better after that. Every several weeks you will need to buckle down and fight for your freedom from dip. Then, more and more time will go by between fights. I have no illusions, my fight will never be over. I will just not have to fight as often. I can live with that, literaly.
Then there will come a time, a time where I am right now. I think more about living life rather than when I can have my next dip. I don't have the anxiety that comes with the fact that I know I was hurting myself. I smile now, a full tooth one at that. I laugh out loud now. I have not done these things for as long as I can remember. I enjoy life so much more without dip. I enjoy everything so much more without dip.
I quit. This time, I did not fail. This time I had this site and the fine men and women on this site. This site works. I am proof.
If by chance you have found this site and my humble little post. And you have read this far, Welcome. You are ready to quit.
Take that first step, honor your word and we will not let you fail.
...I have to admit it, I really enjoyed dipping. RIGHT AFTER making the previous statement, I realized that I had not enjoyed dipping for many many years. As a matter of fact, for the last several years I actually did not like it at all.This is your column.. but I am adding an 'amen' to this statement..
YOU SEE how she works. She whispered about the good old days. Knowing that it was the time I most enjoyed. She made me conveniently forget how fucking miserable dipping has been for many years.
I am ecouraged by your statement. May I humbly disagree as to this being my "Column." It belongs to you. And so many others just like you. I could not have done this on my own. I am only trying to pay back a fraction of what I owe.Quote...I have to admit it, I really enjoyed dipping. RIGHT AFTER making the previous statement, I realized that I had not enjoyed dipping for many many years. As a matter of fact, for the last several years I actually did not like it at all.This is your column.. but I am adding an 'amen' to this statement..
YOU SEE how she works. She whispered about the good old days. Knowing that it was the time I most enjoyed. She made me conveniently forget how fucking miserable dipping has been for many years.
Oh Canada
By: Leighton Krahn (tamado)
My name is Leighton and I am a nicotine addict. So, what motivates a person to take on their addiction? What separates an addict from someone with a bad habit? What is there to gain, what is there to lose? These are all questions we asked ourselves in one way or another when we decided to quit. There are a few primary motivators for a quit, some seem to end better than others. The main categories for me are control, health, financial and peer pressure. It seems there are many people that take on quitting (or overcoming addiction) for one of these reasons and some quits seem to stick better than others. They say you have to be ready to quit, but I also believe you can move yourself to a place where you are ready to quit if you want to quit. In other words, wanting to quit and being ready are not the same thing. When you “want to quit” – a term used by most nicotine addicts followed by “it’s hard” or “I can’t” – you have not yet found your motivation. I find that when someone wants to quit, they need to focus on a reason why quitting is important to them and use that motivation as a goal. If it is health, you have to see yourself healthier in the future. If it is money, you see what your ill-spent funds will be better served on and so on. Until you pick a strong motivating factor and truly believe you want to see your way to the other side of it, you will not stay quit.
Control was truly what made me want to quit. I have focussed on the Garth Brooks line “I have never let anything have this much control over me, I’ve worked too hard to call this life my own...” throughout my quit. I have also thought how God is the only one who should be able to control me as much as this addiction and that reminds me to pray. I was avoiding occasions, manufacturing times to feed my addiction and generally giving complete control of my time and life to nicotine. When I worked in a corporate office, I squandered time outside with the smokers. When I went to visit my parents I walked the dog 12 times a day – I think the dog wanted me to screw off by the end of a weekend. If I needed to travel for something I would find a reason why it was better to go alone so I could dip in the car without being nagged by my wife. Whenever a situation presented itself, my mind would start calculating how Copenhagen could be accommodated. So, control was and is my long term motivation. The reason I am ready to quit.
The next motivating category that I see is health. This can be a powerful motivator for some, but a short term one for others. The reality is, we abuse our bodies in many ways in our life and it has to hit and maintain a certain level of reality before it can be the motivation for a long term quit. I have met some great quitters on qs.org and ktc.org who have motivated by health reasons. I think of ODT who’s struggle with cancer has made him a motivation to others. Who has taken his battle with a hideous disease and used it to give to others. I think of people like chewlessjim who live a healthy and active lifestyle that is not congruent with a nicotine addiction. I think of Rose who came as close to a full cancer diagnoses as any of us would ever want to come. Health concerns can make you ready but can also be a trap. For many, when the fear of immediate health concerns are alleviated (it was just a bump, coldsore, etc) the motivation is also gone and they decide that one more will not hurt. All of us quitters know where that leads – right back where we left off.
We often think of peer pressure as a negative thing, but it can be equally positive. Who are our peers? Our co-workers, our friends, our spouses and families, our congregations, etc. When nicotine and tobacco are de-normalized our peers begin to tell us in one way or another that what we are doing is disturbing to them. They see us wasting our time and money for something disgusting. They see the control it has in our lives. When they are honest with us, it is like a mirror reflecting our lives and we cannot help see nicotine for the beast it really is. A lot will say we have to quit for ourselves and to a degree that is true, but part of being self-serving is maintaining our relationships. If nicotine is causing my wife to not want to kiss me, my buddies to not want to drive with me (and stare at my spitter) and me to be distracted when visiting with others because I do not want to go dip that is a consequence of my choice to feed my addiction. If I do not like that consequence I can chose to take on the addiction so I can restore right relationships with those people. The less distractions there are, the more honest the relationships can be and that makes them fulfilling.
So what motivated me to start writing this? Well, I saw a sign in my local convenience store to warn people of the new prices. It read “Smokeless Tobacco: $10.90 +tax”. Which by the way is just sales tax, there are many taxes in the price already. That works out to $12 even for a tin. Now before you go thinking that is high, remember, I am Canadian. The tins here are 15g to the US 35g tin making that price the equivalent to $28 for a tin in the US. We have all said at some point that we will stop when the price hits $x.xx. What is x? Well, it is a moving target. It is always just high enough to console ourselves. Addictions do not respond to money well, they do not care if they break you. Money does; however, come more into play when you are already quit. When I realize that I would be spending over $20/day if I were still dipping I cannot imagine how insane it would be to go back. Yet the night I saw that and started thinking about it I had a dream I dropped a big fat dip in my mouth. I went in the store and saw the sign but decided I would never really go back at those prices so I would give it a try. I figured I better not risk it and buy my brand so I played it safe and got some goofy skoal flavour. Surely that would not get me back on my addiction. I threw in a big fat dip and could feel the calm surge through me. Man, I felt confused when I woke up.
I am trying to decide how to draw a point out of the money issue and here is what I find interesting. Canada has 100% publically funded health care. In other words, you get sick, you do not pay. The spin doctors talk about what an incredible burden the “smokers” (they never talk about dippers) put on the healthcare system but they fail to mention the revenue. The reason prices are so high here are the government putting on hidden “sin taxes” as we like to call them. They sell the bill in the government houses by showing how it will deter people from taking up “the habit”. They treat it like it is gum or jerky or nail biting. A habit, so if you raise the price, people will break the habit. The reality is it is not breaking a habit, it is confronting an addiction and by strictly raising the prices the government is just extorting the weak. As long as we do not take on nicotine as an addiction, we will not overcome it.
So what made you ready to quit? What keeps you ready? We must live in a perpetual state of readiness. We remain alert to the enemy. We are at war and if we grow weary and lay down our arms and stop fighting then it is just a matter of time until the enemy finds us in a vulnerable state and takes control of us again. Continual readiness is called vigilance. We hold vigil as quitters. That is the power of the support networks. In war, everyone must rest. At times I grow weary and need to lean against a tree and take a drink of water. When I need to do that, I ask one of my fellow soldiers to keep an eye out for me and I hope to do the same for him or her sometime. Let us all fight tirelessly, let us support the weak and weary, let us admit when we are weak and weary and swallow our pride. We shall overcome as a united force against addiction and a society that teaches us instant self-serving gratification.
Tamado
~Leighton Krahn
My fella bros,
You almost lost an Aug member and gained a Nov. addict the last 2 days...
The homebuilding co. I work for went thru another round of layoffs yesterday. I had to layoff a guy I consider a good friend. I'm down from 14 to 3 guys now if that gives you a pic of what the fucking economy is like.Â
I have almost used nic 4 times in the last 2 days. I had EVERY opportunity to smoke. I've stopped at the store 3 times in 2 days, trying my DAMNEST to talk myself into nic. I've called JW 3 times today only to get his voicemail. I almost called smokes, brent, and mule but I didn't. WHY?!?! B/c I had control. I had control over an addiction that's kicked my ass for too damn long.
I'm hurting guys. I pissed the wife off, work/life is harder than fuck right now but even with that, I won't use nic. I didn't post this morning to give myself an excuse. That didn't work. I'm still on day 85, hitting 86 tomorrow.
Without this site, my own willpower and GOD above, I'd be a day 1er today.
(builderchad @ Aug 7, 2008, 5:19 pm)i really want to say a couple smartass things right now but i cant bring myself to fuck up your blog ready, keep up the quit bro. :PQuoteMy fella bros,
You almost lost an Aug member and gained a Nov. addict the last 2 days...
The homebuilding co. I work for went thru another round of layoffs yesterday. I had to layoff a guy I consider a good friend. I'm down from 14 to 3 guys now if that gives you a pic of what the fucking economy is like.Â
I have almost used nic 4 times in the last 2 days. I had EVERY opportunity to smoke. I've stopped at the store 3 times in 2 days, trying my DAMNEST to talk myself into nic. I've called JW 3 times today only to get his voicemail. I almost called smokes, brent, and mule but I didn't. WHY?!?! B/c I had control. I had control over an addiction that's kicked my ass for too damn long.
I'm hurting guys. I pissed the wife off, work/life is harder than fuck right now but even with that, I won't use nic. I didn't post this morning to give myself an excuse. That didn't work. I'm still on day 85, hitting 86 tomorrow.
Without this site, my own willpower and GOD above, I'd be a day 1er today.
You're gonna need a wheel barrel to carry around those big ole balls you got there.
Whatever it takes.
Caving is not an aption, do something else. I suspect you know this. I also suspect you know what kind of damage you would do, not only to yourself, but to so many on this site. Including me, you fucking retard.
Now stay quit, or else. Yeah it's a fucking threat!
thanks for your help in getting me to 200. Your key to the second floor is not far away.Thanks KR. Congrats. You're one bad ass quitter. It's been an honor to quit along side you. See you on the second floor in a few.
Keep up the amazing job you are doing to pay it forward.
You are correct, I don't KNOW how huge it is. But I'm pretty sure I think I know how huge it is. And for that, I congratulate you on another success!Yes, I do believe you know. The other day was particularly difficult.
I'm pullin for him....and everybody else that wants to quit.Very wise words from my friend Mule.
Here's the thing......
This is very serious....this is not a "boys club" place to come and be entertained and hang out. I can lose pretty much everything in my life due to outside influences beyond my control....I could lose my business due to a bad economy, I could lose my family to tragedy...I could lose my home and possessions to fire, theft or natural disaster......
The one thing i can not lose unless i give it away is.....my integrity.
I take roll call very seriously. It is the same as shaking your hand, looking you in the eyes and giving you my word that TODAY, I will stand by your side, shoulder to shoulder and battle this addiction.....and I WILL WIN.....Not only will i win...but i will help you win if you need it. I expect the same level of committment from every quitter that signs roll today.
This site provides ALL the tools for success....Information, Accountability, Expectation for you to uphold your Integrity, Relationships, Empathy, Distraction to keep your mind off the craves, Cameraderie.......etc.
Ultimately, while support is offered to ALL of us, our quits are very personal and we each bear the final responsibility to win today.......
I give you my word......Today, I will stand by you and I will win.
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In the end, a Spartan's true strength is the warrior next to him. So give respect and honor to him, and it will be returned to you.
Leonidas "300"
Quit Date: 1-3-08/ HOF 100 Days 4-11-08/ 200 Days 7-20-08
Ready - Day 274.KR - 280
I havn't thought about having a dip in a long time. I am not saying that I never will. I'm not an idiot. Just giving all you guests a little glimps of what you can accomplish.
I know you have tried to quit in the past. Hell, we all have. This site works.
I know it's fuckin scary. Your sitting there in a cold fucking sweat at just the thought of giving up your best friend in the whole world.
The first few minutes, hours and days will be bad. After that, things get better. They get better every day. Until one day, you wake up, start your day and find that sometime in the afternoon was the first time you actually remembered that you used to dip.
On that day, you will wonder why the hell you didn't quit years ago. It is time to quit. You know it, I know it.
Sign up. Come on inside and take a look around. Say hey to some fine men and women who happen to be the finest quitters you will ever get to know.
You can do this. We can help.
Today we are proud to tell you that we are celebrating the 2 Year Anniversary of Quit Smokeless Extreme (QSX) and KillTheCan.org!!!If not for this site, I would not be quit.
Help us celebrate this day by signing our One Day Only Roll Call celebrating the site and more importantly your decision to Kill the Can and kick nicotine to the curb and out of your life forever! index.php?showtopic=1964 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=1964)
As Administrators of this site, we want all of you to know how much the success of each of your quits means to us, and that we sincerely pledge to do whatever we can to continue to support you in ways that will make your success attainable and sustainable!
Over the past two years there have been some incredible bonds formed between quitters: we call it brotherhood. Our goal is today what it was when we started -- get information about quitting to those that are quitting. It is not an easy task but it CAN be done.
If, by chance, you have not been successful in making your quit final, we invite you back to take another run at it. What better time than now? What better gift could you give yourself or your family as the holidays approach? We hope to see you soon and we thank you for your continued support. We are always open for you and your quit.
Finally we urge you to show pride in your quit. What you've done is an amazing thing and you should be proud of your accomplishment. We have a variety of products available that will help you do just that. For those of you that have hit the HOF, please remember to order your Commemorative HOF Knife and Commemorative HOF Coin to signify your accomplishment. All proceeds from these sales help the site continue to thrive!
With our most sincere thanks,
Remshot, chewie, WhoDey, LDiddy, Franpro, 11x4, Rutroh the Moderators
'clap' 'clap' 'clap'Quote from: Wildcat99Hey April newbies that are going through days 1-5, this is for you..........April....wildcat gets it. Read his post. Then read it again. You all can do this....
I was a mad a$$ dip-head for 12 years. I didn't think I would ever quit. Until 12/31/08, I had never gone much longer than 24 hours without nicotine in my system. I had never tried to quit before. But now, I have opened a can of whoop a$$ and am putting a close on day 13. You will see my in roll call tomorrow morning, hopefully bright and early.
My point... IT DOES GET BETTER, I PROMISE. I had no idea what to expect. What I do know is this... days 1-5 suck. They suck bad. Just weather the storm and please trust me. When I was going through days 1-5, I had lots of folks reassuring me that it would get better (iuchewie, chewless jim, Ready, Hydro, Jpine, JustQuit, etc.). I trusted them and they were right.
Have I won the battle??? Hell no, I've got a long road ahead of me. Am I gonna cave? Hell no. Call it crazy but the whole "one day at a time" thing is good stuff. Helps you break down your goal.
The fog will lift, I promise... the cravings will settle down, I promise... being edgy will calm as well, I promise... all of the things you are experiencing right now is the nicotine leaving your body. It is natural, let it leave--it's not welcome anymore!!!Â
Each day gets better... count your blessings you found this site--I sure do!!! There are some great people out here that want to help!!! Get to know them, they are solid folks!!
I'm a rookie too and may be out of bounds here. But, just wanted to give back to some of the brand new quitters now that i have almost 2 weeks under my belt. Hang in there!!! Stay quit!!! Stay close to the site!!!Â
Quitting is good stuff!!!
Ready - Day 365You da man monkey boy....
Thanks to everyone at KTC. If not for the people on this site, I would not be quit. For those of you who are thinking of quitting or have just quit, Today is a fine day. Seize this day.
A special thanks to "The Magnificent Seven" of quit (KR, CCM, Redtrain, MNS, RC,Corn and Sigma.)...For posting roll with me everyday in May. You guys fucking Rock! See you all at the comma Gentlemen.
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Freedom is good.
Life is good Shawn.Quote from: corn69Good Stuff. :)Quote from: iuchewieThat is a great story.Quote from: redtrain14A story I have wanted to shareÂ….'worship' 'worship' 'worship' 'worship' 'worship'
A couple of days ago, I was going through some papers that the girls had brought home from school. We try to review their work they have done at school on a daily basis and, they are quite proud to show it to us. So, as I am sifting through, I came across anti tobacco information in the form of a kidÂ’s workbook or coloring book. This is the first information of this kind they have brought home since they have been in school. I set it aside as it was getting late, fully intending to discuss the contents with them at some point.Â
After they went to bed I opened the information up just to see what was inside. Usually this information is geared toward smoking. I flipped to the second page and it read, “Smokeless tobacco makes your teeth brown and your breath stink!” No kidding......
Anyway, of couple of days go by, and I am taking my 5 year old to her swimming class. Out of the blue she says, “Dad, do you know that chewing tobacco makes your teeth brown and your breath stink?” That caught me off guard a bit. I say, “Yes, it sure does, pretty nasty stuff.”Â
You see, my daughters have never known their Dad as a dipper. For whatever reason, I was able to hide it from them so that they never knew. The thing is, a little over a year ago, I would have had to discuss this booklet with them as a complete hypocrite, now I donÂ’t have to.Â
So we get in the truck and she says, “Dad, I’m sure glad you don’t chew tobacco.”
So am I sweetheartÂ….so am I.
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'clap' 'clap' 'clap' Well said Skoal Monster, Well Said.Quote from: mrogers12@gmail.comGod damnit. I'm on day 67 and these last few days have been horrible for me. Every damn thing my wife does irritates the shit out of me. I have been away from home for about 6 days and now I am back and when I got back I started having thoughts of like do you really want to spend the rest of your life with this woman, does she really love you, do you really love her, is this all a big fucking joke. Damnit what is going on in my fucking head. Its driving me mad. Cavin is not an option but this fuckin sucks. I've never had thoughts about my wife in this way. She is the most beautiful woman in the world and my dumbass is over here questioning the decision I made. FUCK ME AND FUCK TOBACCO.For all you fuckers, This funk thing is a nightmare,mine hit around the nid 60's and didn't leave until 75. Like Mrogers I also had issues with my wife, whom I love. I realized that I had been treating her horribly for years due to my addiction, I literally would rather sit alone and dip than spend time with her!! how fucking selfish. When I quit I soon realized that I had to re learn how to relate to my bride. Instead of just popping in some skoal when she was pissing me off I actually had to learn how to talk to her. Maybe somebody else can explain it better. All I know is alot of my personal relationships suffered because of dip, and when I quit it took some work to start repairing them, maybe its like in AA where you have to make ammends?
The other thing that has been pissing me off about dip is this... ITS A BIG FUCKING LIE.I quit because dip didn't work for me anymore, I could not chew enough dip to satisfy my craving. I could smoke marlborough reds one after another with a fucking chew in and I still couldn't kill the crave. So then I read this damn book by some fag named Alan Carr and he describes how a nicotine addict eventually reaches a point where they cannot ever achieve a level of satisfaction. I was spending all day trying to feel normal, and to get to normal I had to chew like a beaver on crack. And get this, "normal" is what we felt like before we became nic addicts. So Im living my life feeding a fucking monkey buckets of cancer so I can feel ALMOST as good as I did before I started dipping. What a fucking scam. This is why you see smokers that light one off another all day long, they can't kill the crave. So we spend our lives in a perpetual state of withdrawl, always pissed, always craving, always scheming for another dip.
FUCK THAT, I dont care how bad the funk gets, I will not go back to that life, I don't care if I have one bad crave a day forever, I dont care if I crave all day forever, That would still be better than dipping all day everyday, I am calmer now, I engage with my kids, I can eat dinner and not be jonesing for a dip in the middle of the meal, I can have a real relationship with my wife. I have to deal with my feelings, which is something I haven't done without a wedge in my pie hole in 20 plus years. I am free of the biggest bunch of bullshit ever thunk up by man, I will not go back to that no matter what the fucking nic bitch whispers to me.
Lastly, for those of you thinking about caving, here is what I know. The chew that your craving right now, the one you think is gonna be so good isn't the one your gonna get. Your nic soaked brain is thinking about your best dip, maybe your first dip or that one in the bleachers from highschool, but thats not the dip your gonna get when you cave. The cave dip is going to be just like the LAST DIP you ever had, you know the one, it was shitty and you didn't want it but you took it anyway. That dip didn't do shit for you but make you feel worse about chewing and hiding it, and killing yourself with it. THAT is the dip to remember, and that is the dip you get when you cave, except now you have 100 times the guilt because you were free and you threw it away. What a fucking moron I would be to want to have that particular dip.......Again. If you chew then you have tried to quit and you know that what Im saying is true, at least it was for me. Im not having that dip ever again. So as bad as all the fucking craves are and the faggitty funk is I for one will suffer thru it, because the hours or days or minutes that Im not battling that shit are truly mine and I am free. Its worth it... Oh and Special ED can FUCK OFF OR POST BELOW THE LINE, Scooter gets a pass because he is hung like a stallion and therefore meets May quitter criteria. Sorry for the long rant
Skoal Monster that was nice. And no, I don't think anyone can explain it any better. I went through the same thing with my wife, you hit the nail on the head. You're also exactly right with the thoughts of caving... it won't be the same feeling as the first dip we took, it'll be a hell of a lot closer to one of the last raw lipped, headache induced, shitty breathed, $6 a can, slowly killing ourselves with wads of shit dips we took just before quitting. Well done SkoalMoster.Quote from: Skoal'clap' 'clap' 'clap' Well said Skoal Monster, Well Said.Quote from: mrogers12@gmail.comGod damnit. I'm on day 67 and these last few days have been horrible for me. Every damn thing my wife does irritates the shit out of me. I have been away from home for about 6 days and now I am back and when I got back I started having thoughts of like do you really want to spend the rest of your life with this woman, does she really love you, do you really love her, is this all a big fucking joke. Damnit what is going on in my fucking head. Its driving me mad. Cavin is not an option but this fuckin sucks. I've never had thoughts about my wife in this way. She is the most beautiful woman in the world and my dumbass is over here questioning the decision I made. FUCK ME AND FUCK TOBACCO.For all you fuckers, This funk thing is a nightmare,mine hit around the nid 60's and didn't leave until 75. Like Mrogers I also had issues with my wife, whom I love. I realized that I had been treating her horribly for years due to my addiction, I literally would rather sit alone and dip than spend time with her!! how fucking selfish. When I quit I soon realized that I had to re learn how to relate to my bride. Instead of just popping in some skoal when she was pissing me off I actually had to learn how to talk to her. Maybe somebody else can explain it better. All I know is alot of my personal relationships suffered because of dip, and when I quit it took some work to start repairing them, maybe its like in AA where you have to make ammends?
The other thing that has been pissing me off about dip is this... ITS A BIG FUCKING LIE.I quit because dip didn't work for me anymore, I could not chew enough dip to satisfy my craving. I could smoke marlborough reds one after another with a fucking chew in and I still couldn't kill the crave. So then I read this damn book by some fag named Alan Carr and he describes how a nicotine addict eventually reaches a point where they cannot ever achieve a level of satisfaction. I was spending all day trying to feel normal, and to get to normal I had to chew like a beaver on crack. And get this, "normal" is what we felt like before we became nic addicts. So Im living my life feeding a fucking monkey buckets of cancer so I can feel ALMOST as good as I did before I started dipping. What a fucking scam. This is why you see smokers that light one off another all day long, they can't kill the crave. So we spend our lives in a perpetual state of withdrawl, always pissed, always craving, always scheming for another dip.
FUCK THAT, I dont care how bad the funk gets, I will not go back to that life, I don't care if I have one bad crave a day forever, I dont care if I crave all day forever, That would still be better than dipping all day everyday, I am calmer now, I engage with my kids, I can eat dinner and not be jonesing for a dip in the middle of the meal, I can have a real relationship with my wife. I have to deal with my feelings, which is something I haven't done without a wedge in my pie hole in 20 plus years. I am free of the biggest bunch of bullshit ever thunk up by man, I will not go back to that no matter what the fucking nic bitch whispers to me.
Lastly, for those of you thinking about caving, here is what I know. The chew that your craving right now, the one you think is gonna be so good isn't the one your gonna get. Your nic soaked brain is thinking about your best dip, maybe your first dip or that one in the bleachers from highschool, but thats not the dip your gonna get when you cave. The cave dip is going to be just like the LAST DIP you ever had, you know the one, it was shitty and you didn't want it but you took it anyway. That dip didn't do shit for you but make you feel worse about chewing and hiding it, and killing yourself with it. THAT is the dip to remember, and that is the dip you get when you cave, except now you have 100 times the guilt because you were free and you threw it away. What a fucking moron I would be to want to have that particular dip.......Again. If you chew then you have tried to quit and you know that what Im saying is true, at least it was for me. Im not having that dip ever again. So as bad as all the fucking craves are and the faggitty funk is I for one will suffer thru it, because the hours or days or minutes that Im not battling that shit are truly mine and I am free. Its worth it... Oh and Special ED can FUCK OFF OR POST BELOW THE LINE, Scooter gets a pass because he is hung like a stallion and therefore meets May quitter criteria. Sorry for the long rant
Ok, so, I have been formulating this question for a few days, and instead of starting a new thread, this one seems appropriate to add into. I am going to steal and change a line from a movie, one of the godfathers, i think:This is difficult to answer without additional information. Feel free to PM me and I will attempt to answer your question as it specifically relates to you and your situation.
"Just because I'm paranoid, that don't mean people aren't out to get me." Okay, maybe I mutalated the quote. But in case you don't get the point, here is where I make it my own:
Just because I'm in a funk or crave, does that mean I shouldn't be pissed?
Who the fuck doesn't get pissed every now and then? And sometimes they have the right to be? I spend days trying to figure out if I should really be pissed or if it is the nic bitch. I end up questioning whether I should be standing up for myself or if i'm letting this shit get to me too easily. If I don't get confrontational, am i letting people walk over me? Am I compromising some principle? Or is it some trivial shit that I should let go? How can I tell?
Just because I'm in a funk or crave, does that mean I shouldn't be pissed?No
Who the fuck doesn't get pissed every now and then?Very few people in the world imo
I spend days trying to figure out if I should really be pissed or if it is the nic bitch. I end up questioning whether I should be standing up for myself or if i'm letting this shit get to me too easily. If I don't get confrontational, am i letting people walk over me? Am I compromising some principle? Or is it some trivial shit that I should let go? How can I tell?Pick and choose your battles bro. What will the end result be? What do you desire? Will the behavior that pisses you off continue if you do not confront the individual? Think it through but don't over think it before confronting. This seems to work for me most of the time on a daily basis dealing with 18 very sensitive employees. The worst is when you start loosing sleep over this shit. I've been there many times......to quote Lloyd Braun, "Serenity now....insanity later"
"Today I had to attend a family reunion. I had dreaded this for days leading up to it. The reason for dreading it was that, as long as I remember, it was a big source of stress for me. This year ended up being quite different. I had practically no stress.ÂFREEDOM IS GOOD!
When I mentioned that to my wife, she just smiled, which was odd. What the hell did she notice that I didn't? I tried my best to figure it out, then finally asked her what the hell was so different this year. She said that "I" was different and it was true.
I no longer had that sinking helpless feeling where I was trying my best to figure out how to score my dip fix. I wasn't stressing over a plan of escape in to the woods or to the bathroom to worship the fatty in my lip. Instead, I was relaxed and enjoying the company.Â
I have a distant cousin that I enjoyed talking to today and discovering how much we have in common with our jobs, the sports we like, music, etc. I asked him why he hadn't been in years and he told me he had, but I seemed too elusive and occupied to talk.
Aside from being away from something that could eventually take my life at any time, I am really starting to see how much of a prisoner I was to that crap. It ruled me. It dictated what I did. It robbed me of precious time with family and friends. I was a fucking puppet and nic pulled the strings. Think for a moment how much nic has robbed you of your lives too. Write that down and never forget it."
You must want this more than anything else in your life right now.I didn't realize that was the case when I quit, close to a month ago, but it must be true. I knew when I quit I was in for a very rough ride. And with business as shitty as it is right now, a smooth month to focus on my business would have been nice.
READY didn't know where else to put this.You beat me to it.
Razd611- Thank each and every one of our service members. We owe you our Freedom. HAPPY VETERANS DAY. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sincerely!!!!!!!!.............Thanks!!!!Quote from: razd611READY didn't know where else to put this.You beat me to it.
Razd611- Thank each and every one of our service members. We owe you our Freedom. HAPPY VETERANS DAY. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For all that have and are serving and protecting me, my family and my Country...
Thank You.
I awoke this Saturday morning at PT time (0430), and looked at my surroundings. The worst winter storm in DC for a number of years had arrived in force. Snow, and lots of it. Roads are closed, planes are grounded, and people are huddled comfortably inside their homes or foolishly out trying to learn how to drive in snow.There is no way I could say it any better.
Rather than roll over, I put some warm clothes on, leashed the dogs, and out we went for some exercise and introspection. As I walked, I was trying to imagine being in those winter camps and fights so long ago.
I thought of Washington's Christmas raid at Trenton, and his last, lonely winter camp. I thought of the soldiers at Fort Niagara. I thought of the bitter cold of the Argonne, the Huertgen Forest and Bastogne, the Aleutians, the Chosin Reservoir, the Sava River, and Tora Bora.
As I thought of those heroes of our past, those legendary Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen that we regularly honor and pay tribute to, I thought of those quiet professionals in current fights that we don't speak of often enough.
Look around on any forward operating base or outpost in Afghanistan, the Philippines or Iraq. Watch the Soldiers passing through our airports coming home on or returning from RR. Listen to speeches during a deployment or redployment ceremony. Stand silently and render honors to one of our fallen (something which is hardly more sincere than on Disney Road and at that airfield!).
Modern American heroes (not our over-indulged athletes or actors) are hardly given their due. They walked or still pass quietly among us, never seeking acknowledgement or fame, but simply doing their duty as they have sworn oaths to do. We already know some of their names:
- Smith, Murphy, Monsoor, Dunham, McGinnis - Medal of Honor;
- Hollenbaugh, Cooper, Nein, Sanford, Coffman - Distinguished Service Cross;
- Hester, Birch, Roundtree, Kandarian, LaFrenz - Silver Star;
- Kopp, Shumney, Kuban, DeLeon, Gentry - Bronze Star for Valor;
- Biggs, Carbone, Turecheck, Rushing, Berwald - Army Commendation for Valor.
And, I submit, for every warrior we acknowledge in a ceremony, there are a hundred or a thousand more who are never acknowledged for the difference they make every day.
So as I finished my peaceful walk in the snow, I thought of the Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Sailors that are carrying the fight away from home so that I could have this walk in peace, and I am forever grateful. I thought of those in MRAPs slowly searching roadways for hidden dangers, others working with local police to secure a village, and yet others moving quietly and quickly to eliminate or capture a hidden enemy, and I am filled with pride.
Wherever you are, and whatever you do or did to continue to guarantee my safety and freedom, I thank each of you in, headed to, returning from, or supporting the fight. You are my heroes, and I thank you.
CSM Jeff Mellinger
Congrats on 7hundy... Hell of an achevemnt for a quitter!'clap' Agreed. Fantastic job Ready!
Congrats Sir! Have a Quit New Year!Quote from: spotCongrats on 7hundy... Hell of an achevemnt for a quitter!'clap' Agreed. Fantastic job Ready!
Thanks Gents.Quote from: redyotaCongrats Sir! Have a Quit New Year!Quote from: spotCongrats on 7hundy... Hell of an achevemnt for a quitter!'clap' Agreed. Fantastic job Ready!
Ready,
Congrats on your milestone, thats awesome, and why I'm here..... Thanks. Seriously. Your a force of quit here , thanks for all you do.
skoal Monster
Ready - 2 Years Quit.Here's a big, huge CONGRATS!! Thanks for everything you have done for everyone here. THANK you for writing what it is like at 2 years...I cannot wait for a closed door/ no crave type deal.
I have heard talk on the site from time to time about "closing the door." I have felt like it was closed for awhile now but I am going to acknowledge it today.
I have closed the door.
I can honestly say I can't remember the last time I had a crave. Sure, I have
"A Thought" about dip once in awhile but they are not craves and they only come around about once a month, if that. I have felt very solid in my quit for a very long time now and I can't ever see myself going back to being a slave. Let me qualify that last part. I can't ever see myself going back to being a slave AS LONG AS I REMAIN ON THIS SITE AND GIVE MY WORD OF HONOR TO EVERYONE HERE.
I can't express enough the importance of remaining vigilant. I have seen so many people get comfortable in their quit, leave the site and then cave. That will not be me. I will remain here for the foreseeable future because that is what I need right now.
Thank You to all my fellow quitters, from the day one folks to the ten year folks. You have all made the difference between success and failure.
Freedom is Great.
Your humble fellow quitter,
Ready.
Congrats Ready!Quote from: ReadyReady - 2 Years Quit.Here's a big, huge CONGRATS!! Thanks for everything you have done for everyone here. THANK you for writing what it is like at 2 years...I cannot wait for a closed door/ no crave type deal.
I have heard talk on the site from time to time about "closing the door."Â I have felt like it was closed for awhile now but I am going to acknowledge it today.
I have closed the door.Â
I can honestly say I can't remember the last time I had a crave. Sure, I have
"A Thought" about dip once in awhile but they are not craves and they only come around about once a month, if that. I have felt very solid in my quit for a very long time now and I can't ever see myself going back to being a slave. Let me qualify that last part. I can't ever see myself going back to being a slave AS LONG AS I REMAIN ON THIS SITE AND GIVE MY WORD OF HONOR TO EVERYONE HERE.
I can't express enough the importance of remaining vigilant. I have seen so many people get comfortable in their quit, leave the site and then cave. That will not be me. I will remain here for the foreseeable future because that is what I need right now.
Thank You to all my fellow quitters, from the day one folks to the ten year folks. You have all made the difference between success and failure.
Freedom is Great.
Your humble fellow quitter,
Ready.
Cubs-304
Congrats on the 2 years, Ready!! Many thanks for your tireless efforts here on KTC.Quote from: cubs204Congrats Ready!Quote from: ReadyReady - 2 Years Quit.Here's a big, huge CONGRATS!! Thanks for everything you have done for everyone here. THANK you for writing what it is like at 2 years...I cannot wait for a closed door/ no crave type deal.
I have heard talk on the site from time to time about "closing the door."Â I have felt like it was closed for awhile now but I am going to acknowledge it today.
I have closed the door.Â
I can honestly say I can't remember the last time I had a crave. Sure, I have
"A Thought" about dip once in awhile but they are not craves and they only come around about once a month, if that. I have felt very solid in my quit for a very long time now and I can't ever see myself going back to being a slave. Let me qualify that last part. I can't ever see myself going back to being a slave AS LONG AS I REMAIN ON THIS SITE AND GIVE MY WORD OF HONOR TO EVERYONE HERE.
I can't express enough the importance of remaining vigilant. I have seen so many people get comfortable in their quit, leave the site and then cave. That will not be me. I will remain here for the foreseeable future because that is what I need right now.
Thank You to all my fellow quitters, from the day one folks to the ten year folks. You have all made the difference between success and failure.
Freedom is Great.
Your humble fellow quitter,
Ready.
Cubs-304
Thanks for helping me quit.
NKT-384
FURYFF . . .you are and always will be 4 days behind me. noting more nothing less.Quote from: NKTCongrats on the 2 years, Ready!! Many thanks for your tireless efforts here on KTC.Quote from: cubs204Congrats Ready!Quote from: ReadyReady - 2 Years Quit.Here's a big, huge CONGRATS!! Thanks for everything you have done for everyone here. THANK you for writing what it is like at 2 years...I cannot wait for a closed door/ no crave type deal.
I have heard talk on the site from time to time about "closing the door."Â I have felt like it was closed for awhile now but I am going to acknowledge it today.
I have closed the door.Â
I can honestly say I can't remember the last time I had a crave. Sure, I have
"A Thought" about dip once in awhile but they are not craves and they only come around about once a month, if that. I have felt very solid in my quit for a very long time now and I can't ever see myself going back to being a slave. Let me qualify that last part. I can't ever see myself going back to being a slave AS LONG AS I REMAIN ON THIS SITE AND GIVE MY WORD OF HONOR TO EVERYONE HERE.
I can't express enough the importance of remaining vigilant. I have seen so many people get comfortable in their quit, leave the site and then cave. That will not be me. I will remain here for the foreseeable future because that is what I need right now.
Thank You to all my fellow quitters, from the day one folks to the ten year folks. You have all made the difference between success and failure.
Freedom is Great.
Your humble fellow quitter,
Ready.
Cubs-304
Thanks for helping me quit.
NKT-384
La - 274
Ready - 135 Days quit and just a little pissed off.Bump, damn it.
Come on over here and sit down my friend, lets have a little talk. Yes you. The Guest that is browsing the site. I know you want to quit and you are looking for the inspiration to do it. Well my friend, you have come to the right place. You will most likely find everything you need right here on this site to quit and stay that way. BUT, There is a catch.
When you sign up and post roll, you are giving your WORD of HONOR that you will not dip for that day. That's all we ask. That you give your word and keep it. It is a very simple concept. Pride, Honor, Integrity. These words mean something here.
When you are taken under the wing of a quitter, a group and the site, We expect you to live up to your word. When you do not, it affects all of us. Especially the other quitters who have gotten close to you. All of us have been betrayed and we all know how it feels. It's a big fuck you right to the face.
Having said all of that, DON'T come in here and try us on like a fucking shirt. Have the respect for others not to just "Give it a try".
We are some serious fucking quitters here. This is not a game to us. Have the respect to be sincere and you will find a tremendous amount of support here.
Done rambling.
P.S. I would like to find all of those people I invested time with, who caved after one fucking day, and poke them in the eye with a stick. Does that seem harsh? never mind, I'm just a little pissed.
You most likely won't like what you hear when it is not so queitly explained to you that your full of shit. Addicts lie, to others, but mostly to themselves. What makes KTC work is the wisdom of large groups. When you participate here you open yourself up so the collection of misfits saints and fellow addicts can gain access to your mind. If your off target someone WILL point it out. Others will agree or disagree. If the whole collection of tards decides your a dumbass, well then you better just buy the T-shirt because you are infact a dumbass. Question is what will you do with that info?
I got mad and wanted to leave. I realized I didn't have a choice but to stay. When I stayed long enough I realized that I was wrong about the issue, I was infact a dumbass. I realized why I had never been successful before, and I realized how to quit. I'm still learning, but I walk down the center of the hallway and don't check locks anymore to see if doors might be open. I'm going to keep whistling dixie and walking down the middle one day at a time. Follow the foot steps and listen to the group, if you can't hear anything, sing out,We'll answer. its like an echo that only comes back with honesty.
skoal Monster
Ready - Day 753Ready... Try reading it aloud! I was doublly impacted!!!! only one mention of green though!
Damn good stuff.
POSTED BY Skoal Monster on Feb 21, 2010, 10:59 pmQuoteYou most likely won't like what you hear when it is not so queitly explained to you that your full of shit. Addicts lie, to others, but mostly to themselves. What makes KTC work is the wisdom of large groups. When you participate here you open yourself up so the collection of misfits saints and fellow addicts can gain access to your mind. If your off target someone WILL point it out. Others will agree or disagree. If the whole collection of tards decides your a dumbass, well then you better just buy the T-shirt because you are infact a dumbass. Question is what will you do with that info?
I got mad and wanted to leave. I realized I didn't have a choice but to stay. When I stayed long enough I realized that I was wrong about the issue, I was infact a dumbass. I realized why I had never been successful before, and I realized how to quit. I'm still learning, but I walk down the center of the hallway and don't check locks anymore to see if doors might be open. I'm going to keep whistling dixie and walking down the middle one day at a time. Follow the foot steps and listen to the group, if you can't hear anything, sing out,We'll answer. its like an echo that only comes back with honesty.
skoal Monster
Ready - Day 756. I am quit today. How did I manage that you ask?Honored...
I had a little help...
odt - amen
2mcs - si
QT - yessir
Bubba - ayup
loot - damned skippy
Jack - Roger That ~ Over
Cliff ~ 1548
Big Brother Jack ~ 6020 Heavy Stuff coming down ... here we go !
Billy - I need to get laid...
ldiddy - 1520 - 15,311 total days quit on yesterdays ACORD Roll..... Damnnnn
Rutroh - 1517
2many - 1517
Moto - sweet Rut, rock on man! glad to see you cranking up the numbers TB.
1,495- Remshot (2/25/10)
1,495 - QuittinTime (2/25/10)
1,494 - Fishforsale - (2-24-10)
1,494 - Danoj (2-25-10)
imskratty - 1114 - yep yep
Dr. Jay - 1,032
CJ - 939 and lovin' it.
11x4 - 1,041
Wyoming4life ~ 1,157
chewie - 1,313 (02.25.10)
musicL - 1,294 (01.30.10) YeeHaw!!! the 3 amigos at 1300!!! Hooty-Who!!!
Malibu ~ 1,326 (2.25.10) -
GK ~ 1,326 (2010.02.25)
grinn - 1310ish - damn you units and your tildes... :0)
Euty ~ 1,275
JJ-967-thats a big wow EmL- Hope KTB and Sox show up sometime between now and then too !!!!
Truckerick - 865
Hasenfefer - 840
bman - 823
Buckfever36 - 787
Mule 785
john3:16 - 771 - still quit...
jpine 787
Redtrain - three car doors,
RC ~ 764
Corn - 755 - Congrats Red. Milestones keep piling up when you are quit.
Seanfhear - 756 or thereabouts
Sigma-740
NIT - 727 - Another day, another day.
P35 - 715 - words of wisdom. Well spoken, NIT.
bubblehed668 – 706 nic biotch kiss my
visa - 733
Rick - 675
Smokeyg - 647
65fl - 673 - Congrats on the 300 LAQ! You sir are 1 hell of a quitter.
Slug - 628 - Hey Klark, thanks for stopping by!
Ranteam -544- woke to more fresh snow this morning. Fresh snow and fresh quit. I'll take it.
theo - 576 - More snow in Philly?!
Bill- 574 Days Free
Divarty 591 - an excellent day to be quit
Dolomite-522
Ranteam -544- Damn Dolo that is impossible! Little hint?
Kdip - 541 Dolomites are pretty bad as I remember!
qA - 547 - nice question Dolo - I would place my guess as...Dolo's?
LastChance - Hay evrybady Im quit today
Chewbaka-505 Inching closer to the weekend.
CopeFiend - 506
ButchTN - 467 - First time I got to sit down all day and noticed I missed a day.
syndrome - yesterday +1
Hydro.......445. Morning.......almost in March.....I remember looking forward to that month about 350 days ago.......
greg40-452
Foremanscotty = Day 441
normapig - 452
ucrick - 450
ScooterScum - 454 Doing Great daniel-san and show!!!
Zman -436
Noplclkneb-455-quit = good
wallydog-445
Moe Man 418 Quit
TCOPE - 416......i am the god of quit and snow.
Wildcat99-421-clap your hands everybody, and everybody clap your hands... We're Lambda Lamda Lambda and..... Omega Mu.
RoyJester - four hundred twenty one
ScubaSteve - 409 days clean and contemplating faking sick so I can go home already...and it's only 8:40.
PbKid - 403
JK-402
NKT - 410
Niwot 421
Trapper-fourtwewntyone
BigHoss - 421
BigD - 409 - bumped by Niwot's tits.
ndrooster -424 - I wouldn't mind being bumped by tits! But in the meantime I'll just stay quit.
RikyMartinMan - 428
Blueclaw - 400 - It was nice typin that in this mornin. Thank all for the support. One day at a time so important.
nmc - 393 - Great job Mike! Gotta love every milestone.
Nomocope - 371 -Bood job Blue.
mrogers12 - 375. Well done Blue. One day at a time. Sorry I haven't been around. Work is busy as shit. quit for good.
lenwas - 380 - 4th floor, Damn nice BLUECLAW!
bert - 386 Very Nice Blue. One day at a time
cordave - 387 - Go Blue!
Brian-374-Good Job Blue...keep showing the way!
sm-395- Mike, thanks for leading the way and for always looking out. One day at a time
TB - 394 happy for you Mike!
Yammerhammer -359- Quit!
bearattack...363 fukukodiak
Bhfive-354- Spending 2 days off with my 16 year old baby girl who lives with Mom 8 hours away!!
DanTheMan -366- Sounds good B - we got more yr celebrations coming up. Niiiiiiiiice
Stikbow - 365 - Come on 366! Oops, guess I missed counted by a day yesterday.
20 Years - 344 - Storm in Upstate NY knocked out phone internet for 2 days. I'm now back and still quit!
Markr-331
Stretch - 305
WebD - 313
Scott - 300 - okay, I'll admit it. I couldn't resist feeding the troll last night.
Dean - 339. Monsoon instead of blizzard.
Cubs-330
Toddy - 339
Glenn - 333- Peter considered me paid back. You bumped me, mother fucker!
DanTheMan - 366- staring out the window at snow. F
WayneBo - 334
RIPDIP - 316
kk - 298
Kodiakmatt - day 295
ChewNoMo' - 282 - Great Job Laquitter!
Larrymc - 297 - Who Dat say dey gonna be at 300? Scott Dat !!
Stretch - 305 - Congrats on the 3-hundo Scott!
Livin -287- What to go Scott!
LaQuitter - THREE HUNDRED! Many thanks to all of you for your support. Justin, congrats on 300, brother!
Thumper- 285 Congrats guys way to go, make room for the rest of us!
bobbygolfnc - 304 - congrats fellas
Bytor-282 Way to go LA and JAY DISCO!! Kick that bitch to the curb!!!
Jaydisco - 365-65=300 - Thanks for all the support you douche-bags... Scott, thanks for all your support!! Glad I can quit along side a class quitter such as yourself - Great job on your 300!!
Flashman - 254 - I'm quit
Ironman -273- I guess I'll be in as well!
MDG-263-Today will be a better day. I'm quit no matter what!!
waveland - 260 - Quit here too
Volp -256- Hang in there MDG.
Ranteam -544- nice support guys- that's how its done.
Vidocq - 252 - hit bottom, pushing off and heading up. Quit.
AustinCEvans - 254 - Alrighty bitches..
SAA - 277 - Quit! Glad your doing good ACE!
keninomaha - 276 - Great news ACE!!
Willy-223/18-Have not heard from Golfguy
Done - 218
Flashman - 254 - Some will fade away. Some will come and go. The consistent ones will be the strongest.
BeAMan - 243
redyota - 228 - When do the dip dreams stop? I had another very realistic one last night.
cdforecheck 224 - right there with you red, dreams are da' worst
Gman-222-Quit. I wonder, of those we aren't hearing from, who's stayed quit...you'd think they would check in occasionally if they were still quit...seems like evidence of the importance of continuing to post roll.
CaseyG 220 - Quit
russjns - 219
pista - 216 yea flash, I believe I'll sit this one out also
Nodiak - 215 -
catfish - 198 im quit
SCM- 203
SamCat...214!!!
ProfessorPinch (Day 207)
Plasma...For the low price of just...$1.99
GoBlue - 206 - Sleepy as hell
d45murf-115-Quit with Sam today...just because!
Enough 209 Plasma for that price I'll take 2
kcff - 199 hold that elevator Plasma
mds1207 - 190 - I believe that I'll stay quit today too!
TampaCJ-182-Stay away from killer whales and nicotine.
Snowboredm - 175 - I hear ya CJ!
catfish - 198
Babsc01 - 181
coolcop - 178 - I'm back and still quit.
Gump - 178
HFD2049 - 168
Fomocosho - 138
kratebike 152
byebyegrizz-139
Bat21 - 130 quit again today
bigron-154- I am proud to be a quitter
Gliderider = 138. I remain: one crave, one day at a time. I think I just pulled through the post HOF funk
Spot-147- Time to head for a relaxing vacation. I need a beer.
Rook-100-2nd attempt at posting LOL!
Banner- 1 2 3 counting should be just like that. Congrats to or lastest Hof'ers
Celtics Fan - 123
Mikey - 101 Congrats Danroberts84, John M, Norseman, Rook and vh5150
Persimmonpal 101.. Congrats to all my fellow HOFers!
John M - day 100. Nice to be up here butthe view is the same. One day at a time. Thanks to all for helping!
Norseman - 100 or 101. Like my motto: 1 isn't enough and 2 is too many! Thanks for quitting with me brothers, it's been a peach.
Greg5280 - 118 - Hell Yeah !! Great work guys !! Welcome !!
d45murf-116-Nice 100....or....101.....or is it 99?!? Nice quitting with you kick ass fuck nuts!!! I love my group!!
Jwbow - 106 - it's a hell-of-a-day....to be QUIT - Welcome my brothers!!!
Colton- 102. Way to go guys.
HELIOS -123-
Vikes-116-Congrats!
lav09- day 114
Danroberts84-Day 101..HELL YEA...they finally let us on the train hahahaha
Tufftime 108 Get on here Quit Bros
fallis1313- 109- Great job fellas!! Welcome aboard
Dsr6277- Day 107 congrats everyone!
Aug - 123 welcome aboard fellas!
vh5150 - Day 100 - Congrats to a group of the toughest SOB's I've ever been associated with. If you would have told me 100 days ago that I would have lasted this long, I would have called you a fucknut. Remember, there's still a lot of quit to be had.
lstaples 116
Bandito - 101 are there any fucknuts left?
Jedibluez - Day 102 Fuking owwwww I celebrated too much... Welcome aboard assholes!!!
embarrassed - Day 101, Celebrating tonight!!
Street - 119 - Still quit
DQTQ - 96
Johnbjr - 95 times I quit
BOC333 - 91
JPF - 88
daniel-san - Day 88 - REASON #88, No more, "Daddy, you spittin in that can?".
dmuller09....87
cav98 day 86
ChoosingIntegrity - 84
Perarduasergo - Day 81. No dip today.
bsides- day 80
thestarkness - Day 78
Show - 78 - I'm missing Spot Jr's loving support today
ski - 77 - quit is good
JB - 77 - None for me
Jack - 76er -
tom h.- Day 75 for me. Posted earlier but must have been bumped
Phalanx - 74
Engels (Day 73) - Put everyone in chronological order. Yeh, I have no life.
souptonuts - 70 - steady now
DSmitty - 70
donewithapinch - 68, odaat
Thor's Hammer -67-
jfbolton-66
summit 84
got2bfree--78
FtheBear - Day 74
Braves68- Day 69
ghays3-Day 59
sigper - day 52 New order of Hooch arrives today! Funny the things I get excited over....
Adub - day 37 ugh, 2:00am and I can't sleep. Does this shit ever end?
AAD- day 65. It will get better ADUB
jjs - 55 bumped
Pinelander - Day 59
2TQ - 57
neveragain10 - Day 56 eight weeks flew by..........I quit again.
Pumpkinboy Day 43
Jaytan-Day 50
Steelers - 51 (Bumped)
fourwide-56
Martin - 38 via text
BT - 53
DipnChew24747 - Day 59
Bartp6 - Day 53
fowlersr- day 56
BoutTime- Day 36
Skoot - Day 40
MikeA - day 56 no dip, Babe of the day
Phat Pauly- 42... 6 weeks mofos
JAy-Day 35
cowboys75 - Day 59
WaveRider26 - Day 41
Daveman- Day 48
Troy--44 Oshkosh bygosh wearing, nic free, mofo' days!
cpederson-Day 40 still quit
Twhite-The BIG 40
GVT4 - day 45, no dip (text to mikea)
DRIVE2FAST19 - 38
Bergie - 53
MeanMachine - 47
TR ~ 52
dibs-55
KidNamedCope - Day fity-one!! bumped
jbeee- 53 days..
Sunman - Day 52
PKRANGER - Day 56
clay22-Day 39 no chew
NavyBlue - Day 56
FordnTexas333-Day 59
BigSlim-Day 56
TriPar - Day 9
DocSardonic - Day 12 - Suckage embraced, I'm quit for today
MasterofOne-Day 32
Goochy - Day 32
Kill the Bear - Day 13
BIGSHREK: 31 amazing
RickDicolus-day 24- a dutch fortnight!
coletrin-day 18
Paul528 - day 17
Lochi21 - Day 8
TBSnare - Day 14
DWilso187- Day 11.....it's the same number...twice!!
JasonDEI - Day lucky 13
WhoDat? - Day 29. Finally home after 7 days vacation and STILL QUIT!!!
Gnx350 - Day 26 - one month is in my sights
Burko5 9 Days off the nic bitch
rlavec- day 27- absolutely no nic today. congrats LA
mshowell day 30 and this is from my cell phone so suck it
denton_12 - day 10
Epd223 - Day 35
Monkey Wrench - Day 30 and sleeping good now
TimU - (Bumped Monkey Wrench), re posting. Still Quit
lawkatt - Day 35 - monster bumps could not figure out who all was left off -
CWall - Day 9 - Feeling pretty good today...still not sleeping, but I'm not really tired so it's cool...stay quit ladies.
mordecai - Day 32
Zolo day 6
SkylineGTR - Day 34
Mitch - Day 13 - still quit. U-S-A! U-S-A! Playin' for a medal in men's hockey!!!
TMS - Day 25
Jadubbz - Day 9
Grizkiller - day 11
jekyllhyde day 25 not to brag, but i look forward to being quit today.
Sensei Day 20 - droppin a duce!
Foot1281 - Day 9
raymferg - 14 days - two whole weeks - diggin my quit
nels - Day 15, and I'm quit today - suckety, suckety, suck
Snuffed - 11 - Another day in Paradise
M3 Man - Day 12 - A dozen days of quit and a promise for another!
crosscheck- day 5 nice work everybody!
BJS328- Day 26- Keep on Keepin on
wlsge - day 3
McPain-21 3 Weeks baby!
Soldat - 20 days and clear skies.
jRock - day 19
Dave911 Day 20 posting from phone really pissing me off.
Papated343 - Day 10
Brian129 - day 11 still drunk
Tony B - 21
BCAGreenfield - Day 14 - Two weeks - Whoot!!
JDFerguson07- Day 16 -
Manbearpig- day 20
newlife-Day 7
Shane-28
muthra-15
Scotty The Body - day 23!! hell yeah QUITCHES!!
c_jones85 - Day 27 - Posted on the wrong list yesterday by mistake. Still quit.
RockyBalbos - DAY FIVE (thought I posted this morning)....
kain22 - Day 5. No more!
Resolve - Day 10 - i can see the light at the end of the tunnel (by MikeA)
calmdowneight - day 8
Jarrhedd - Day 12 - MikeA, it's the jigglies that keep me coming back for more quit
Bullydog- Day 2 re-entered the fog last night due to taking Nic gum on day 5...Now off all of it for 2 days...
thebricklayer
lowerTheBar - Day 2 - I swear I am seeing things in my periferal vision; saw a guy pointing a gun at me yesterday...turns out it was a janitor with a mop handle...got to love the fog
carolinaslayer day 4 the fog has lifted...keep it up boys
Capt. Jack Sparrow... Day 2
Tabasco - Day 1 - Bring it on bitch.
numbersgame- Day 2- ugg. Don't know if I feel good or bad.
Thank YOU
Ready...Thanks Brudda.
No one is more proud of you than ol' LOOT
Thank you sir. You gave me a reason to stay clean.
We all need a reason...thanks for being there friend.
One of the bad things about this site is that it sometimes makes the quit suck sound like the second coming of the black death. Fricking pansies. A bad case of influencsa (the flu) will make the suck seem like no more than simple heartburn.
You will be able to function just fine. What you can expect is to be in a fog, meaning that you will not be able to think clearly for more than a few seconds at a a time. You will not be able to concentrate. You may get headaches, stomach aches, general body aches, nervousness, shakes, blurred vision, and constipation. People rarely get ALL of the above and your results may vary. For me, it was headaches and constipation.
Plan your 72 hour weekend to work on something that takes lots of manual labor but little concentration. Til the garden, mow, seed and fertilize the yard, wash the cars, dig a koy pond, fill in a koy pond, get the idea? Just make sure you drink lots of water and have lots of nibbly stuff to put in your mouth when your brain tries to tell you that you "need" dip. Just eat a pretzel or some sunflower seeds and the dip crave goes away pretty fast. Keep in mind, the more salty the snack, the more water you need to drink to avoid the worse headaches.
One last thing, keep reminding yourself that tobacco makes EVERYTHING WORSE and it makes you too stupid to realise that it is making EVERYTHING WORSE. The suck you will feel is just your brain starting to wake up from it's stupidity and realizing how much the tobacco was making EVERYTHING WORSE.
Ready, I just wanted to drop in here and say thanks for your periodic posts. Sometimes, hearing about the, what shall we call them, veteran newbies, in June just shakes the foundation of my quitting beliefs. Guys like you help to re-solidify it again. Thanks again for all your support over the last 248 days.Thanks Brudda. You will see a common theme for those that quit for so long and were seduced back to the dark side.
Also, on another note, you need to add a picture on the site somewhere. For whatever reason, in my mind, you look just like R. Lee Ermey.
Haven't posted in this since day 4 which I kind of regret, since there were definitely some memorable issues (progression of sleep issues from severely shitty to getting a full nights uninterrupted last night day 11-12, craves getting lighter, but still getting a couple strong ones per day, overall mood is evening out some, though).
Anyway, the point I want to talk to my future self about here are two KTC concepts I've wrapped my head around this time that I don't think I really did before. Of course, there are many, many other things that help here (roll call, knowing what's coming, support from bro's and vets, inspiration from others getting it done, information, accountability, etc), but in terms of basic, elemental mindset, these two following two thoughts keep me in line to start with:
1. Caving is not an option.
2. Not dipping is the most important thing I'll do today.
I may have said number one before, but I didn't mean it. It's the combo with number two that seems to make it work. I don't think I had truly convinced myself that quitting was the most important thing before, and now I have.
What results is an entirely different internal battle than the one before.
Before, caving always occupied one side of the vs. and some seemingly important thing minus dip occupied the other:
1. Just take a dip beforehand and make that work presentation smooth vs. muddle through it, filled with anxiety.
2. Cave in and dip at the party after drinking vs. being pissed off at the party and not having any fun.
These are all the wrong questions and battles. If I believe one and two above, caving is never even part of the fight. Instead now they read more like:
1. Muddle through the work presentation filled with anxiety vs. drink a glass of water, take a deep breath, realize it's not really that bad, and know the next presentation will be even easier than this one since I'll have more distance between me and the nicbitch.
2. Be pissed off and not have any fun at the party vs. staying home in the first place because I know it's early in my quit vs. going to the party and beginning to learn how to enjoy without dip and calling it early if a crave starts to creep up.
"Caving is not an option" is the foundation of this thing, not part of an internal argument once something else "important" shows up. It IS the important thing and preceeds everything else. The only remaining arguments involving important things number 2, 3, 4, etc. is HOW I'm going to deal with them since nicotine isn't even in the picture.
I may seem simple to many, but it's a stark difference to my mindset before when I "tried" to quit or even talked myself out of trying.
Ready - Day 800Congrats on 800! Wahoo for quit!
I'm here. I'm quit. I plan on staying that way.
It's a fine day indeed.
Excellent Work !!! Congrats on the 800 !!!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 800Congrats on 800! Wahoo for quit!
I'm here. I'm quit. I plan on staying that way.
It's a fine day indeed.
Ready is a pillar of quit!Quote from: SmokeygExcellent Work !!! Congrats on the 800 !!!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 800Congrats on 800! Wahoo for quit!
I'm here. I'm quit. I plan on staying that way.
It's a fine day indeed.
Thanks for all the support !!
Congratulations, that's a great looking quit you got there.Quote from: Greg5280Ready is a pillar of quit!Quote from: SmokeygExcellent Work !!! Congrats on the 800 !!!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 800Congrats on 800! Wahoo for quit!
I'm here. I'm quit. I plan on staying that way.
It's a fine day indeed.
Thanks for all the support !!
Nice job Ready!Quote from: niwotCongratulations, that's a great looking quit you got there.Quote from: Greg5280Ready is a pillar of quit!Quote from: SmokeygExcellent Work !!! Congrats on the 800 !!!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 800Congrats on 800! Wahoo for quit!
I'm here. I'm quit. I plan on staying that way.
It's a fine day indeed.
Thanks for all the support !!
'worship'Quote from: senseiNice job Ready!Quote from: niwotCongratulations, that's a great looking quit you got there.Quote from: Greg5280Ready is a pillar of quit!Quote from: SmokeygExcellent Work !!! Congrats on the 800 !!!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 800Congrats on 800! Wahoo for quit!
I'm here. I'm quit. I plan on staying that way.
It's a fine day indeed.
Thanks for all the support !!
Some Bad Ass quitters up in here ^^^^^^^^Quote from: redyota'worship'Quote from: senseiNice job Ready!Quote from: niwotCongratulations, that's a great looking quit you got there.Quote from: Greg5280Ready is a pillar of quit!Quote from: SmokeygExcellent Work !!! Congrats on the 800 !!!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 800Congrats on 800! Wahoo for quit!
I'm here. I'm quit. I plan on staying that way.
It's a fine day indeed.
Thanks for all the support !!
I understand what posting roll means.Me too !!!
Ready - 825
I will not use nic today.
Period.
Life or death? Life or death?
I choose Life
I won't forget what you did. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOatpR4mf_o&feature=related)I love/hate that first clip. Never fails to bring tears, and when he steps back and salutes.... WoW 'army'
.a letter written a long time ago (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx5HwlkHo1c&feature=related)
"Dear Madam: I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant-General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln."~
We have lost our way
I'm not a mod, admin, nor a March '10 quitter. I'm just a nicotine addict who smoked cigars for many years prior to eventually graduating to the most effective nic delivery channel there is...dip. There's a reason why KTC embraces a zero-tolerance model for all forms of nicotine, and it has to do with the 'recovery' falacy. After quitting, most of us, at one point or another begin to entertain the thought that it would be safe to have some limited exposure to our old drug of choice. That is very common, and poisonous thinking. Maybe you are the incredibly unique nicotine addict who can actually have an occassional cigar, and keep his quit sacred and safe. You'd be the first that I've met. It's more likely that the occassional cigar is actually the vehicle by which your addiction gains traction, and eventually owns your soul once again.
So, either:Â
A. you're Superman, or
B. you're a typical confused addict.
Either way, by normalizing your "occassional" cigar, you're advertising to the entire group that: IT'S OKAY TO HAVE JUST ONE. That's dangerous, and misleading. The other way to play this, as some have suggested is that you go post "day 1" in September, and lead by example. Of course, if you truly believe that an occasional cigar doesn't violate your quit, put a fork in ya...there's no point in posting anywhere.
As best as I can tell, it's up to March '10 to determine what you should do. I believe the admins will actually allow you to defile this HOF room in this fashion if the other quitters who call it home don't mind.
theo - 672 - I promise not to use nicotine today.
Ready - Day 852By the way, you can never have "Just One"
This was posted in response to the revelation that a quitter smoked a cigar after over 175 days quit. This is a very well thought out and reasoned response to such a revelation. There were many other well thought out responses but I think this one pretty much sums up the problem with having a cigar or a smoke or any other form of nicotine.QuoteI'm not a mod, admin, nor a March '10 quitter. I'm just a nicotine addict who smoked cigars for many years prior to eventually graduating to the most effective nic delivery channel there is...dip. There's a reason why KTC embraces a zero-tolerance model for all forms of nicotine, and it has to do with the 'recovery' falacy. After quitting, most of us, at one point or another begin to entertain the thought that it would be safe to have some limited exposure to our old drug of choice. That is very common, and poisonous thinking. Maybe you are the incredibly unique nicotine addict who can actually have an occassional cigar, and keep his quit sacred and safe. You'd be the first that I've met. It's more likely that the occassional cigar is actually the vehicle by which your addiction gains traction, and eventually owns your soul once again.
So, either:Â
A. you're Superman, or
B. you're a typical confused addict.
Either way, by normalizing your "occassional" cigar, you're advertising to the entire group that: IT'S OKAY TO HAVE JUST ONE. That's dangerous, and misleading. The other way to play this, as some have suggested is that you go post "day 1" in September, and lead by example. Of course, if you truly believe that an occasional cigar doesn't violate your quit, put a fork in ya...there's no point in posting anywhere.
As best as I can tell, it's up to March '10 to determine what you should do. I believe the admins will actually allow you to defile this HOF room in this fashion if the other quitters who call it home don't mind.
theo - 672 - I promise not to use nicotine today.
Ready - Day 859This is pretty fucking brilliant. That's a fact.
There is tragedy in life. That is a fact.
Dipping compounds any tragedy. That is a fact.
Life without nicotine is far better than being a slave to it. That is a fact.
There are tools on this site that if used, will keep you quit. That is a fact.
There are people on this site, that if given the opportunity, will not let you fail. That is a fact.
'clap'Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 859This is pretty fucking brilliant. That's a fact.
There is tragedy in life. That is a fact.
Dipping compounds any tragedy. That is a fact.
Life without nicotine is far better than being a slave to it. That is a fact.
There are tools on this site that if used, will keep you quit. That is a fact.
There are people on this site, that if given the opportunity, will not let you fail. That is a fact.
Ready - Day 873Indeed
Today was a fine day.
There was some fine shenanigans in my group today that reminded me of some pretty damn funny shit we used to get into on a regular basis.
Goo times, Goo times.
Ready - Day 900Once again, Ready, congrats on the latest milestone.
It's a fine day. It's an honor to quit beside each and every one of you.
Ready - Day 900Congrats Ready! You kept my ass in line through the first 100...you're a model of pure quit for all of us.
It's a fine day. It's an honor to quit beside each and every one of you.
Ready - Day 900Congrats Ready and thanks for all you do!
It's a fine day. It's an honor to quit beside each and every one of you.
An Ode to ReadyVery nice brudda.
A fine quitter indeed, helping addicts in need.
a military salute, and a buddy named Loot, ole Ready will charge on ahead.
He quits every day and he showed us the way, and to Ready I'll raise my glass in
a toast. Congrats on 900 thats fucking outstanding.
But we have to talk about the monkeys, and a Girdle? Really?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38316250/ns ... ?GT1=43001 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38316250/ns/world_news-weird_news/?GT1=43001)
Ready - Day 954Had a brother Marine go down in the second tower that day as a new firefighter. I remember Christian Regenhard today. Hope you don't mind me taking your spot to do it Ready.
We were attacked on this day. I'll not forget. They declared war on us and our way of life. The United States Of America is, without dispute, the finest nation in all of history.
I am quit.
Honored by your post and your friends sacrifice.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 954Had a brother Marine go down in the second tower that day as a new firefighter. I remember Christian Regenhard today. Hope you don't mind me taking your spot to do it Ready.
We were attacked on this day. I'll not forget. They declared war on us and our way of life. The United States Of America is, without dispute, the finest nation in all of history.
I am quit.
Finest country ever. Period.
I'm quit.
Couldn't have gotten here without your support.Congrats Brudda. Right back at ya.
a big FURYFF to you my friend.
Today I get my ,.
in a few days there is no doubt in my mind that you will get yours.
After twenty + years I just threw my little buddy in the trash can along with what was left in my cheek.The help and encouragement poured in. It's been a hell of a ride. I think I will stay on it for the foreseeable future.
He looked betrayed. I'm already feelin it. The worst is going to be after lunch in an hour and the long drive home.
Oh The Horror!
Dave.
I know I am a day early but I have become a little absent minded over the years and didn't not want to forget to Say thanks for you sacrifice and service. Happy Veterans Day! 'usflag'I'm going to do this a day early as well. My computer at home is acting up and I may not get the chance tomorrow.
Ready - Day 1048I posted roll too. Hooray for posting roll!
I have seen some people fade away from the site. Some people are noticed when they have gone missing. Some are not. Don't be one of the ones who are not noticed.Â
How does this happen you might ask. It all comes down to making yourself accountable to others. You must place yourself in a position that if you are not posting roll call on a daily basis, someone will notice and come looking. They will also know how to find your ass.
Anyone who has been on this site and has made it to the HOF should have a firm grasp on their quit. You have learned the tools to quit and remain quit. One of those tools that is absolutely non-negotiable is posting roll.
I posted roll today. I am quit.
I am glad you are sticking around. And I enjoy your pinky finger tickle :o Did I say that out loud? ;)Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1048I posted roll too. Hooray for posting roll!
I have seen some people fade away from the site. Some people are noticed when they have gone missing. Some are not. Don't be one of the ones who are not noticed.Â
How does this happen you might ask. It all comes down to making yourself accountable to others. You must place yourself in a position that if you are not posting roll call on a daily basis, someone will notice and come looking. They will also know how to find your ass.
Anyone who has been on this site and has made it to the HOF should have a firm grasp on their quit. You have learned the tools to quit and remain quit. One of those tools that is absolutely non-negotiable is posting roll.
I posted roll today. I am quit.
Not to argue your message Ready, but I can say that upon reaching the HOF, the grasp I held on my quit was just stronger than an effeminate 15 year old boy. Limp wrist, skinny jeans and a nose ring.
The HOF is a great start, but it's just the beginning. Posting roll takes just seconds out of your morning. Continued reflection and support will slowly strengthen your grip. On day 939, I shake hands firmly. Yet, I still can't stop my pinky finger from tickling the bottom of the other person's hand. Every fricking time. So soft and disturbing. Think I'll stick around a while longer.
The real youI like this Greg. Well said.
The real "you" never, ever needed nicotine. You were fine on your own. The real "you" never experienced the artificial highs brought on by elevated nicotine levels or the devastating lows that often accompany temporary cessation and withdrawal. "You" typically functioned more towards the center without such violent or disturbing neuro-chemical mood swings.
So what if you never, ever needed to smoke, dip, chew or suck nicotine again? What if your mind was once again itself, filled with a constant sense of calmness and getting its dopamine releases the natural way, from great food, big hugs, cool water, a sense of accomplishment, friendship, nurturing, love and intimacy? What if days, weeks or even months passed comfortably, without once thinking about wanting to use nicotine? Would that be good thing or bad?
Freedom from Nicotine is possible. It can be found here. Use the system, trust that it works, trust that it will get better. Post your promise, keep your word, fight for your freedom !!
Life without Nicotine..... will you fight for it ??
QUOTE (Greg5280 @ Jan 17, 2011, 10:58 am)I remember wondering if my wife would even like me.....QuoteThe real youI like this Greg. Well said.
The real "you" never, ever needed nicotine. You were fine on your own. The real "you" never experienced the artificial highs brought on by elevated nicotine levels or the devastating lows that often accompany temporary cessation and withdrawal. "You" typically functioned more towards the center without such violent or disturbing neuro-chemical mood swings.
So what if you never, ever needed to smoke, dip, chew or suck nicotine again? What if your mind was once again itself, filled with a constant sense of calmness and getting its dopamine releases the natural way, from great food, big hugs, cool water, a sense of accomplishment, friendship, nurturing, love and intimacy? What if days, weeks or even months passed comfortably, without once thinking about wanting to use nicotine? Would that be good thing or bad?
Freedom from Nicotine is possible. It can be found here. Use the system, trust that it works, trust that it will get better. Post your promise, keep your word, fight for your freedom !!
Life without Nicotine..... will you fight for it ??
Way to burn your boat Gelas. Damn proud of ya.Quote from: ReadyI'm trying to see it from his side, because I'm known for flipping out, but I just don't get it. Last place on earth I will go to is a tobacco shop. If I go, I'm going to eat tobacco until I overdose and die. Maybe some have the determination in the first 100 days to do that, but I won't risk it. The reason Im pissed is because I need to know that I can't cave, no matter how good the excuse(and his wasn't that good). If I know that I can cave then come back in here and write a paragraph without even apologizing (you fucking faggot asshole cocklicker) then my chances greatly diminish.Quote from: ReadyI find it very revealing that you have not posted roll call taking into consideration the responses you have received.Quote from: J.crow37Quote from: ReadyYeah I get you and I totally respect your input on back to day one, and im fine with that a tally of days doesnt mean anything anyways. Youve probably got years under your belt and they wouldnt mean shit to you if you dipped tomorow ( which i highly doubt you would) i was just being honest and asking for an opinion. DAY 1 it is. You get me?Quote from: J.crow37Quote from: ReadyThats all I needed was an honest opinion. and back to day one I go Im fine with that, and yeah there was No warning label or anything on it so i figured theres no way it could have nicotine in it. and if your thinking im making it up then my withdrawls say fuck you. its the internet bro, my honesty in stating that yes nicotine was unawringly put in my body today should let you know that I respect you all, i could have easily not said a wordQuote from: J.crow37OK to be able to post roll today I need some input. Long story short I hadnt used any of the fake stuff, was hanging out with one of my buddies today who is also trying to quit and we decided to go to the tobacco shop to see if they had any fake stuff. the guy completely sucked at the language we call english, it took me saying "NON NICOTINE dip" like four times before he handed me a tin, he said it was 6 something so i was like wtf ill just get one and see if its cheaper online. so we dip it all the way home. hang out dip it some more. Then I went online typed in the name of it... and come to find out, its just regular fucking dip. Instantly I throw it out. So I'm leaving it to all my fellow quitters to decide, do I get to post roll today and continue on my merry way, or am I back to day one, Keep in mind I never put the stuff in my mouth once I became aware it had nicotine in it.Post roll call giving your word of honor that you will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today.
You might ( and I said MIGHT) get a pass if eight guys pinned you down and shoved the shit in your lip by busting out your front teeth and shoving that shit in your face.
Other than that outside chance, I would say you are on day one.
P.S. check everything and anything that anyone claims is NICOTINE free. There are some products out there that will claim to be and are not. Who woulda thunk that people would lie to you.
P.P. S. Really? language barrier is your excuse?
Fail.Quotei could have easily not said a wordYup. Your call. It is the internet indeed. Your word of honor is not dependant upon the internet. That is why this site works.
Dig down deep for a minute. If my number one priority in life right now (because that is what it is going to take) is gaining my freedom, There is no chance in hell I am putting anything in my mouth, or anywhere else for that matter, that I am not 100% sure is not nicotine.
YOU GET ME?
but you can't act like i was making the story up otherwise yes i could have just not said a wordQuotea tally of days doesnt mean anything anyways.Yes it does.
And no, I didn't think you were making anything up. I took your explanation at face value. I know the nic guided your decision. Do you?
I am not against you. Hell, I sincerely wish you would quit this shit for good. I just see things, ya know? I'm an addict. Just like you.
Are you waiting for a different response? I highly doubt you will find any quitter here who would say you did not cave. But then again, you should already know that. That is what concerns me. Start reading everything you can on this site. Knowledge is power. Start by reading April 09 from their very first post to the most recent. I could provide the link but I'm not going to. Come back here and post what you learned from reading that groups history. And PM me the post so I don't miss it.
That is what it will take. Are you prepared to do what it takes?
Show me.
I give you all permission not to accept me back into the group if I cave, whether I meant to or not.
all i know is that I can't mistake sunflower seeds, and lollipops for nicotine lookalikes...Quote from: GelasWay to burn your boat Gelas. Damn proud of ya.Quote from: ReadyI'm trying to see it from his side, because I'm known for flipping out, but I just don't get it. Last place on earth I will go to is a tobacco shop. If I go, I'm going to eat tobacco until I overdose and die. Maybe some have the determination in the first 100 days to do that, but I won't risk it. The reason Im pissed is because I need to know that I can't cave, no matter how good the excuse(and his wasn't that good). If I know that I can cave then come back in here and write a paragraph without even apologizing (you fucking faggot asshole cocklicker) then my chances greatly diminish.Quote from: ReadyI find it very revealing that you have not posted roll call taking into consideration the responses you have received.Quote from: J.crow37Quote from: ReadyYeah I get you and I totally respect your input on back to day one, and im fine with that a tally of days doesnt mean anything anyways. Youve probably got years under your belt and they wouldnt mean shit to you if you dipped tomorow ( which i highly doubt you would) i was just being honest and asking for an opinion. DAY 1 it is. You get me?Quote from: J.crow37Quote from: ReadyThats all I needed was an honest opinion. and back to day one I go Im fine with that, and yeah there was No warning label or anything on it so i figured theres no way it could have nicotine in it. and if your thinking im making it up then my withdrawls say fuck you. its the internet bro, my honesty in stating that yes nicotine was unawringly put in my body today should let you know that I respect you all, i could have easily not said a wordQuote from: J.crow37OK to be able to post roll today I need some input. Long story short I hadnt used any of the fake stuff, was hanging out with one of my buddies today who is also trying to quit and we decided to go to the tobacco shop to see if they had any fake stuff. the guy completely sucked at the language we call english, it took me saying "NON NICOTINE dip" like four times before he handed me a tin, he said it was 6 something so i was like wtf ill just get one and see if its cheaper online. so we dip it all the way home. hang out dip it some more. Then I went online typed in the name of it... and come to find out, its just regular fucking dip. Instantly I throw it out. So I'm leaving it to all my fellow quitters to decide, do I get to post roll today and continue on my merry way, or am I back to day one, Keep in mind I never put the stuff in my mouth once I became aware it had nicotine in it.Post roll call giving your word of honor that you will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today.
You might ( and I said MIGHT) get a pass if eight guys pinned you down and shoved the shit in your lip by busting out your front teeth and shoving that shit in your face.
Other than that outside chance, I would say you are on day one.
P.S. check everything and anything that anyone claims is NICOTINE free. There are some products out there that will claim to be and are not. Who woulda thunk that people would lie to you.
P.P. S. Really? language barrier is your excuse?
Fail.Quotei could have easily not said a wordYup. Your call. It is the internet indeed. Your word of honor is not dependant upon the internet. That is why this site works.
Dig down deep for a minute. If my number one priority in life right now (because that is what it is going to take) is gaining my freedom, There is no chance in hell I am putting anything in my mouth, or anywhere else for that matter, that I am not 100% sure is not nicotine.
YOU GET ME?
but you can't act like i was making the story up otherwise yes i could have just not said a wordQuotea tally of days doesnt mean anything anyways.Yes it does.
And no, I didn't think you were making anything up. I took your explanation at face value. I know the nic guided your decision. Do you?
I am not against you. Hell, I sincerely wish you would quit this shit for good. I just see things, ya know? I'm an addict. Just like you.
Are you waiting for a different response? I highly doubt you will find any quitter here who would say you did not cave. But then again, you should already know that. That is what concerns me. Start reading everything you can on this site. Knowledge is power. Start by reading April 09 from their very first post to the most recent. I could provide the link but I'm not going to. Come back here and post what you learned from reading that groups history. And PM me the post so I don't miss it.
That is what it will take. Are you prepared to do what it takes?
Show me.
I give you all permission not to accept me back into the group if I cave, whether I meant to or not.
Once the warriors had been offloaded from their boats onto their enemy's shore, the Greek commanders would shout out their first orderÂ…"burn the boats!" The sight of burning boats removed any notion of retreat from their hearts and any thoughts of surrender from their heads.
Burn your fucking boats quitters!!!!!
There is no going back. Caving is not an option. Ever.
Ready - Day 1101Ready-
It's a fine day. We have a few recruits posting in my group from May 2011.Â
Welcome Gentlemen...
Hootie
maineguy1313
jost2brown
You will find additional accountability in one of the finest groups on the site. It definitely says something about your dedication to the quit to post with us. I accepted a similar challenge from that old salty quitter LOOT. Look at the results. This accountability thing works.Â
'archer'
Thanks and pass it on.Indeed. Thanks to all our service members past and present.
SFW
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Ready - Day 1142Well, the first tip goes to you my man.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today. Then I ventured out into the other groups like I normally do. I posted roll for additional accountability in a few other groups that I haunt. Saw many regular faces. Read some funny shit. Read some inspirational shit. Read some shit that will keep me here for some time to come.
I am truly humbled and honored to be apart of this fine site. You people get it.
A special tip of the hat to the mods and admins, The Honor Guard of Quit.
Anyone else notice that nolaq and sensei breached 3,000 posts? Dots are pretty damn cool, but it's not really about dots, now, is it? It's easier in the quit slipstream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Svet1WG5Y). Ready...12,000 today.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1142Well, the first tip goes to you my man.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today. Then I ventured out into the other groups like I normally do. I posted roll for additional accountability in a few other groups that I haunt. Saw many regular faces. Read some funny shit. Read some inspirational shit. Read some shit that will keep me here for some time to come.
I am truly humbled and honored to be apart of this fine site. You people get it.Â
A special tip of the hat to the mods and admins, The Honor Guard of Quit.
It's 'cuz of guys like you (the mods, admins and ole' timers) that keep us morons on the straight and narrow.
This place is incredible because of guys like you.
Thanks Ready.
I'll see you tomorrow.
12k. That is to the moon and back right? Impressive.Quote from: noonelikesaquitterAnyone else notice that nolaq and sensei breached 3,000 posts? Dots are pretty damn cool, but it's not really about dots, now, is it? It's easier in the quit slipstream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Svet1WG5Y). Ready...12,000 today.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1142Well, the first tip goes to you my man.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today. Then I ventured out into the other groups like I normally do. I posted roll for additional accountability in a few other groups that I haunt. Saw many regular faces. Read some funny shit. Read some inspirational shit. Read some shit that will keep me here for some time to come.
I am truly humbled and honored to be apart of this fine site. You people get it.Â
A special tip of the hat to the mods and admins, The Honor Guard of Quit.
It's 'cuz of guys like you (the mods, admins and ole' timers) that keep us morons on the straight and narrow.
This place is incredible because of guys like you.
Thanks Ready.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Ready...you've got no idea how many ditches you've drug me out of...just wanted to say thanks for a few of your 12,000. If I can do for one guy what you have done for many I'll feel pretty good about my time here.Quote from: PbKid12k. That is to the moon and back right? Impressive.Quote from: noonelikesaquitterAnyone else notice that nolaq and sensei breached 3,000 posts? Dots are pretty damn cool, but it's not really about dots, now, is it? It's easier in the quit slipstream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Svet1WG5Y). Ready...12,000 today.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1142Well, the first tip goes to you my man.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today. Then I ventured out into the other groups like I normally do. I posted roll for additional accountability in a few other groups that I haunt. Saw many regular faces. Read some funny shit. Read some inspirational shit. Read some shit that will keep me here for some time to come.
I am truly humbled and honored to be apart of this fine site. You people get it.Â
A special tip of the hat to the mods and admins, The Honor Guard of Quit.
It's 'cuz of guys like you (the mods, admins and ole' timers) that keep us morons on the straight and narrow.
This place is incredible because of guys like you.
Thanks Ready.
I'll see you tomorrow.
I am humbled Gentlemen.Quote from: Scowick65Ready...you've got no idea how many ditches you've drug me out of...just wanted to say thanks for a few of your 12,000. If I can do for one guy what you have done for many I'll feel pretty good about my time here.Quote from: PbKid12k. That is to the moon and back right? Impressive.Quote from: noonelikesaquitterAnyone else notice that nolaq and sensei breached 3,000 posts? Dots are pretty damn cool, but it's not really about dots, now, is it? It's easier in the quit slipstream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Svet1WG5Y). Ready...12,000 today.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1142Well, the first tip goes to you my man.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today. Then I ventured out into the other groups like I normally do. I posted roll for additional accountability in a few other groups that I haunt. Saw many regular faces. Read some funny shit. Read some inspirational shit. Read some shit that will keep me here for some time to come.
I am truly humbled and honored to be apart of this fine site. You people get it.Â
A special tip of the hat to the mods and admins, The Honor Guard of Quit.
It's 'cuz of guys like you (the mods, admins and ole' timers) that keep us morons on the straight and narrow.
This place is incredible because of guys like you.
Thanks Ready.
I'll see you tomorrow.
i smell monkey spunk.....Quote from: bnlelliottI am humbled Gentlemen.Quote from: Scowick65Ready...you've got no idea how many ditches you've drug me out of...just wanted to say thanks for a few of your 12,000. If I can do for one guy what you have done for many I'll feel pretty good about my time here.Quote from: PbKid12k. That is to the moon and back right? Impressive.Quote from: noonelikesaquitterAnyone else notice that nolaq and sensei breached 3,000 posts? Dots are pretty damn cool, but it's not really about dots, now, is it? It's easier in the quit slipstream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Svet1WG5Y). Ready...12,000 today.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1142Well, the first tip goes to you my man.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today. Then I ventured out into the other groups like I normally do. I posted roll for additional accountability in a few other groups that I haunt. Saw many regular faces. Read some funny shit. Read some inspirational shit. Read some shit that will keep me here for some time to come.
I am truly humbled and honored to be apart of this fine site. You people get it.Â
A special tip of the hat to the mods and admins, The Honor Guard of Quit.
It's 'cuz of guys like you (the mods, admins and ole' timers) that keep us morons on the straight and narrow.
This place is incredible because of guys like you.
Thanks Ready.
I'll see you tomorrow.
salute back at ya Ready ,but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me about the monkeys... I can't find the story....... dead monkeys , tell me about the monkeys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote from: Readyi smell monkey spunk.....Quote from: bnlelliottI am humbled Gentlemen.Quote from: Scowick65Ready...you've got no idea how many ditches you've drug me out of...just wanted to say thanks for a few of your 12,000. If I can do for one guy what you have done for many I'll feel pretty good about my time here.Quote from: PbKid12k. That is to the moon and back right? Impressive.Quote from: noonelikesaquitterAnyone else notice that nolaq and sensei breached 3,000 posts? Dots are pretty damn cool, but it's not really about dots, now, is it? It's easier in the quit slipstream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Svet1WG5Y). Ready...12,000 today.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1142Well, the first tip goes to you my man.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today. Then I ventured out into the other groups like I normally do. I posted roll for additional accountability in a few other groups that I haunt. Saw many regular faces. Read some funny shit. Read some inspirational shit. Read some shit that will keep me here for some time to come.
I am truly humbled and honored to be apart of this fine site. You people get it.Â
A special tip of the hat to the mods and admins, The Honor Guard of Quit.
It's 'cuz of guys like you (the mods, admins and ole' timers) that keep us morons on the straight and narrow.
This place is incredible because of guys like you.
Thanks Ready.
I'll see you tomorrow.
happy saturday my friend
Is it possible to read punched in the genitals without laughing?No.
Just for you Skoal Monster...Reading this makes me think...what ever happened to SWJ???
I like monkeys.
The pet store was selling them for five cents a piece. I thought that
odd since they were normally a couple thousand each. I decided not to
look a gift horse in the mouth. I bought 200. I like monkeys.
I took my 200 monkeys home. I have a big car. I let one drive. His
name was Sigmund. He was retarded. In fact, none of them were really
bright. They kept punching themselves in their genitals. I laughed.
Then they punched my genitals. I stopped laughing.
I herded them into my room. They didn't adapt very well to their new
environment. They would screech, hurl themselves off of the couch at
high speeds and slam into the wall. Although humorous at first, the
spectacle lost its novelty halfway into its third hour.
Two hours later I found out why all the monkeys were so inexpensive:
they all died. No apparent reason. They all just sorta' dropped dead.
Kinda' like when you buy a goldfish and it dies five hours later. Damn
cheap monkeys.
I didn't know what to do. There were 200 dead monkeys lying all over my
room, on the bed, in the dresser, hanging from my bookcase. It looked
like I had 200 throw rugs.
I tried to flush one down the toilet. It didn't work. It got stuck.
Then I had one dead, wet monkey and 199 dead, dry monkeys.
I tried pretending that they were just stuffed animals. That worked for
a while, that is until they began to decompose. It started to smell real
bad.
I had to pee but there was a dead monkey in the toilet and I didn't want
to call the plumber. I was embarrassed.
I tried to slow down the decomposition by freezing them. Unfortunately
there was only enough room for two monkeys at a time so I had to change
them every 30 seconds. I also had to eat all the food in the freezer so
it didn't all go bad.
I tried burning them. Little did I know my bed was flammable. I had to
extinguish the fire.
Then I had one dead, wet monkey in my toilet, two dead, frozen monkeys in
my freezer, and 197 dead, charred monkeys in a pile on my bed. The odor
wasn't improving.
I became agitated at my inability to dispose of my monkeys and to use the
bathroom. I severely beat one of my monkeys. I felt better.
I tried throwing them way but the garbage man said that the city wasn't
allowed to dispose of charred primates. I told him that I had a wet
one. He couldn't take that one either. I didn't bother asking about the
frozen ones.
I finally arrived at a solution. I gave them out as Christmas gifts. My
friends didn't know quite what to say. They pretended that they like
them but I could tell they were lying. Ingrates. So I punched them in
the genitals.
Author: Unknown
Have not seen him in a long time. But that is one funny Dude... !!Quote from: ReadyJust for you Skoal Monster...Reading this makes me think...what ever happened to SWJ???
I like monkeys.
The pet store was selling them for five cents a piece. I thought that
odd since they were normally a couple thousand each. I decided not to
look a gift horse in the mouth. I bought 200. I like monkeys.
I took my 200 monkeys home. I have a big car. I let one drive. His
name was Sigmund. He was retarded. In fact, none of them were really
bright. They kept punching themselves in their genitals. I laughed.
Then they punched my genitals. I stopped laughing.
I herded them into my room. They didn't adapt very well to their new
environment. They would screech, hurl themselves off of the couch at
high speeds and slam into the wall. Although humorous at first, the
spectacle lost its novelty halfway into its third hour.
Two hours later I found out why all the monkeys were so inexpensive:
they all died. No apparent reason. They all just sorta' dropped dead.
Kinda' like when you buy a goldfish and it dies five hours later. Damn
cheap monkeys.
I didn't know what to do. There were 200 dead monkeys lying all over my
room, on the bed, in the dresser, hanging from my bookcase. It looked
like I had 200 throw rugs.
I tried to flush one down the toilet. It didn't work. It got stuck.
Then I had one dead, wet monkey and 199 dead, dry monkeys.
I tried pretending that they were just stuffed animals. That worked for
a while, that is until they began to decompose. It started to smell real
bad.
I had to pee but there was a dead monkey in the toilet and I didn't want
to call the plumber. I was embarrassed.
I tried to slow down the decomposition by freezing them. Unfortunately
there was only enough room for two monkeys at a time so I had to change
them every 30 seconds. I also had to eat all the food in the freezer so
it didn't all go bad.
I tried burning them. Little did I know my bed was flammable. I had to
extinguish the fire.
Then I had one dead, wet monkey in my toilet, two dead, frozen monkeys in
my freezer, and 197 dead, charred monkeys in a pile on my bed. The odor
wasn't improving.
I became agitated at my inability to dispose of my monkeys and to use the
bathroom. I severely beat one of my monkeys. I felt better.
I tried throwing them way but the garbage man said that the city wasn't
allowed to dispose of charred primates. I told him that I had a wet
one. He couldn't take that one either. I didn't bother asking about the
frozen ones.
I finally arrived at a solution. I gave them out as Christmas gifts. My
friends didn't know quite what to say. They pretended that they like
them but I could tell they were lying. Ingrates. So I punched them in
the genitals.
Author: Unknown
So i punched them in the genitals might be the best piece of literary artistry since the Kama SutraQuote from: bnlelliottHave not seen him in a long time. But that is one funny Dude... !!Quote from: ReadyJust for you Skoal Monster...Reading this makes me think...what ever happened to SWJ???
I like monkeys.
The pet store was selling them for five cents a piece. I thought that
odd since they were normally a couple thousand each. I decided not to
look a gift horse in the mouth. I bought 200. I like monkeys.
I took my 200 monkeys home. I have a big car. I let one drive. His
name was Sigmund. He was retarded. In fact, none of them were really
bright. They kept punching themselves in their genitals. I laughed.
Then they punched my genitals. I stopped laughing.
I herded them into my room. They didn't adapt very well to their new
environment. They would screech, hurl themselves off of the couch at
high speeds and slam into the wall. Although humorous at first, the
spectacle lost its novelty halfway into its third hour.
Two hours later I found out why all the monkeys were so inexpensive:
they all died. No apparent reason. They all just sorta' dropped dead.
Kinda' like when you buy a goldfish and it dies five hours later. Damn
cheap monkeys.
I didn't know what to do. There were 200 dead monkeys lying all over my
room, on the bed, in the dresser, hanging from my bookcase. It looked
like I had 200 throw rugs.
I tried to flush one down the toilet. It didn't work. It got stuck.
Then I had one dead, wet monkey and 199 dead, dry monkeys.
I tried pretending that they were just stuffed animals. That worked for
a while, that is until they began to decompose. It started to smell real
bad.
I had to pee but there was a dead monkey in the toilet and I didn't want
to call the plumber. I was embarrassed.
I tried to slow down the decomposition by freezing them. Unfortunately
there was only enough room for two monkeys at a time so I had to change
them every 30 seconds. I also had to eat all the food in the freezer so
it didn't all go bad.
I tried burning them. Little did I know my bed was flammable. I had to
extinguish the fire.
Then I had one dead, wet monkey in my toilet, two dead, frozen monkeys in
my freezer, and 197 dead, charred monkeys in a pile on my bed. The odor
wasn't improving.
I became agitated at my inability to dispose of my monkeys and to use the
bathroom. I severely beat one of my monkeys. I felt better.
I tried throwing them way but the garbage man said that the city wasn't
allowed to dispose of charred primates. I told him that I had a wet
one. He couldn't take that one either. I didn't bother asking about the
frozen ones.
I finally arrived at a solution. I gave them out as Christmas gifts. My
friends didn't know quite what to say. They pretended that they like
them but I could tell they were lying. Ingrates. So I punched them in
the genitals.
Author: Unknown
Wish he would come back at least once a week and post something.
SM - That was uncalled for. Monkeys have feelings too.... (http://filecabi.net/video/faces-of-death-monkey.html)Quote from: Greg5280So i punched them in the genitals might be the best piece of literary artistry since the Kama SutraQuote from: bnlelliottHave not seen him in a long time. But that is one funny Dude... !!Quote from: ReadyJust for you Skoal Monster...Reading this makes me think...what ever happened to SWJ???
I like monkeys.
The pet store was selling them for five cents a piece. I thought that
odd since they were normally a couple thousand each. I decided not to
look a gift horse in the mouth. I bought 200. I like monkeys.
I took my 200 monkeys home. I have a big car. I let one drive. His
name was Sigmund. He was retarded. In fact, none of them were really
bright. They kept punching themselves in their genitals. I laughed.
Then they punched my genitals. I stopped laughing.
I herded them into my room. They didn't adapt very well to their new
environment. They would screech, hurl themselves off of the couch at
high speeds and slam into the wall. Although humorous at first, the
spectacle lost its novelty halfway into its third hour.
Two hours later I found out why all the monkeys were so inexpensive:
they all died. No apparent reason. They all just sorta' dropped dead.
Kinda' like when you buy a goldfish and it dies five hours later. Damn
cheap monkeys.
I didn't know what to do. There were 200 dead monkeys lying all over my
room, on the bed, in the dresser, hanging from my bookcase. It looked
like I had 200 throw rugs.
I tried to flush one down the toilet. It didn't work. It got stuck.
Then I had one dead, wet monkey and 199 dead, dry monkeys.
I tried pretending that they were just stuffed animals. That worked for
a while, that is until they began to decompose. It started to smell real
bad.
I had to pee but there was a dead monkey in the toilet and I didn't want
to call the plumber. I was embarrassed.
I tried to slow down the decomposition by freezing them. Unfortunately
there was only enough room for two monkeys at a time so I had to change
them every 30 seconds. I also had to eat all the food in the freezer so
it didn't all go bad.
I tried burning them. Little did I know my bed was flammable. I had to
extinguish the fire.
Then I had one dead, wet monkey in my toilet, two dead, frozen monkeys in
my freezer, and 197 dead, charred monkeys in a pile on my bed. The odor
wasn't improving.
I became agitated at my inability to dispose of my monkeys and to use the
bathroom. I severely beat one of my monkeys. I felt better.
I tried throwing them way but the garbage man said that the city wasn't
allowed to dispose of charred primates. I told him that I had a wet
one. He couldn't take that one either. I didn't bother asking about the
frozen ones.
I finally arrived at a solution. I gave them out as Christmas gifts. My
friends didn't know quite what to say. They pretended that they like
them but I could tell they were lying. Ingrates. So I punched them in
the genitals.
Author: Unknown
Wish he would come back at least once a week and post something.
I love monkeys
Mostly re heated with some tabasco
I'm at 39 days today. I'm here every day. It's just part of my life now. Like having a cup of coffee or putting on new underwear every day (ok, maybe not everyday :)).per034 gets it.
When I started this journey I didn't know what to expect. Frankly, I didn't even know if I wanted to quit. My quit started almost on accident - which is a quick way to a failed quit. But I haven't failed and I won't fail. Becuase of this site, every day my quit gets stronger. In the beginning, I spent an obscene amount of time on this site, just reading. Seeing unbelievable support from people who had no clue who I was and seeing astonishing anger directed at people who failed at their quit. I was (and still am) incredibly grateful for the former, and was (but am no longer) incredibly disheartened by the latter.
I went back to my first post in the August Quit Group today and starting reading forward. At one point I came across one of my own posts on Day 3 which included something along the lines of "maybe in a week I'll regret posting this"... The whole thing was about the anger directed at failed quitters.
Well, it's over a month later. I don't regret posting what I had written so early on, because those comments were just another part of my journey to where I am today. But I no longer feel the same way. I understand the anger directed at the failed quit of others. It has nothing to do with the failed quit. It has everything to do with a broken promise. I didn't realize that in the beginning. Some random stranger wants to give in to the nicotine addiction, well too bad for them - I'm not involved. But that same random stranger makes a promise to me and breaks it? Well fuck you then, because now I am involved.
I think that's a defining reason why this site works for so many people. It works for the people who take pride in their own personal character and integrity. It works for people who realize that a promise made is a promise kept. I have no idea if others on this site share the same opinion or if I'm just way the hell out in left field... but it doesn't really matter all that much. This is what I believe this site means for ME and MY QUIT, so this is what I will continue to believe.
And that's why I come here everyday. Like a cup of coffee and fresh pair of skivvies. Because I know I won't break my promise - my promise is stronger than my addiction.
Ready - Day 1267This is a brilliant point.
I have seen people upset that no one knew they were missing for a day and no one came looking for them or blew up their phone because they didn't post roll.
Those people do not belong here.
Ask yourself what you're doing here. Once you answer that, the path will become clear. You are either here to quit, or not.
Who will come looking for you? Who? And Why?
Ready - Day 1279
I have seen quite a few quitters come back in the last several months and post a "Day 1" Not the newbs mind you, members that quit years ago, reached the HOF, and faded away. They thought they had it "Beat." They thought they had it "Under control." They thought they could have "Just One."
They were wrong!
I post here in my group, May 2008, and in other groups every day for accountability. When I post roll, I am giving my word of honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form...for that day.
I keep my word.
This has worked for one thousand, two hundred and seventy nine days. I have no reason to believe that it will not work tomorrow. I am not willing to risk what the others have risked.
I am not aware of anyone who has posted roll every day on this site, kept their word and used the tools provided and as a result, caved.
I have seen many use this site to quit, think they have it under control, leave the site, lose their accountability and cave.
Bottom line...
What is your freedom/quit worth to you?
Ready - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
I want to be the Souliman I am suppose to be.Quote from: Dr.Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
Indeed. Freedom is a great thing Men.Quote from: Scowick65I want to be the Souliman I am suppose to be.Quote from: Dr.Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
"This guy's walking down the street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep he can't get out.Your quote is awesome...this site is awesome.
"A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up, 'Hey you. Can you help me out?' The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole and moves on.
"Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up, 'Father, I'm down in this hole can you help me out?' The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on.
"Then a friend walks by, 'Hey, Joe, it's me can you help me out?' And the friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, 'Are you stupid? Now we're both down here.' The friend says, 'Yeah, but I've been down here before and I know the way out.'"
I read an introduction thread today that reminded me of this quote. I see quite a few quitters jumpin in the hole's. Damn proud of you.
I never want to forget that I am an addict.Quote from: SoulimanIndeed. Freedom is a great thing Men.Quote from: Scowick65I want to be the Souliman I am suppose to be.Quote from: Dr.Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
Ditto that Smokeyg!Quote from: ReadyI never want to forget that I am an addict.Quote from: SoulimanIndeed. Freedom is a great thing Men.Quote from: Scowick65I want to be the Souliman I am suppose to be.Quote from: Dr.Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
Because I tried to quit on my own and I can admit I can't do it alone. I need help, I get help here.Quote from: SmokeygDitto that Smokeyg!Quote from: ReadyI never want to forget that I am an addict.Quote from: SoulimanIndeed. Freedom is a great thing Men.Quote from: Scowick65I want to be the Souliman I am suppose to be.Quote from: Dr.Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
1. Because I want to wake up each day and be reminded that I am an addict...knowing that I was a slave is the only way to remain free....Quote from: NotdeadyetBecause I tried to quit on my own and I can admit I can't do it alone. I need help, I get help here.Quote from: SmokeygDitto that Smokeyg!Quote from: ReadyI never want to forget that I am an addict.Quote from: SoulimanIndeed. Freedom is a great thing Men.Quote from: Scowick65I want to be the Souliman I am suppose to be.Quote from: Dr.Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
Because before I got here, I thought I was all alone. People like you, Ready, welcomed me and made me realize what I needed to do.Quote from: Luby1. Because I want to wake up each day and be reminded that I am an addict...knowing that I was a slave is the only way to remain free....Quote from: NotdeadyetBecause I tried to quit on my own and I can admit I can't do it alone. I need help, I get help here.Quote from: SmokeygDitto that Smokeyg!Quote from: ReadyI never want to forget that I am an addict.Quote from: SoulimanIndeed. Freedom is a great thing Men.Quote from: Scowick65I want to be the Souliman I am suppose to be.Quote from: Dr.Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
2. Because I want to help others in some small way beat this addiction so they never have to go through the misery of cancer and so they can experience the same sense of victory that I have.
3. I want to hurt big tobacco. I want to hurt them bad.
Posted by noonelikesaquitter on Oct 24th, 2011That is some goo shit right there!
First, good to see you Hawkins.
Second, a little word about the 'Tough Love' we give here.
I see it in every new group. A guy caves; comes back and announces it; gets his ass chewed to the hilt; said caver USUALLY bucks up, takes it, and drives on to success. Some cry, make a mixture of vinegar and water, and move along to die slowly.
What ensues after that is the debate of those left here: Why you gotta go all Apocalypse Now on the brother? Why so harsh? You're just...a tough guy behind a screen with a keyboard.
Well, boys and girls, this always chaps my ass (no Wastepanel, no) because I tend to offer the 'Tough Love' on occasion. So, here is just my little ole' perspective on 'Tough Love'.
You have to be invested in your quit. You are a liar and an addict. If you didn't need someone 'shouting in your face', you have quit by now.Â
Anyone ever been in a frat? Been hazed in the military? How 'bout when you joined the varsity football team?
I have my fucking freedom boys, and girls. Not you, nor anyone else can take that away from me. It's mine. I own it.Â
You came here looking for yours. I can help you get it. But you gotta do what I say. Maybe not me, but then listen to Ready. If not him, I know SkoalMonster has some shit for you. Hell, if you can decipher his messages, Syndrome is one BAMF quitter with oodles, and oodles of quit days, and knowledge. There are a fucking TON of guys that know where you are, and what you're going through, and they are willing ready, and able to help you out as much as you need it.
Point is, you can have your freedom. You can even get it your way, but you gotta Pay to Play. You gotta WANT IT, and you gotta do what we say. Not cuz I'm an Internet Tough Guy, but because I know you're a liar. I was too. I know the bullshit she's whispering in your ear. She's a filthy whore and I have declared all out war on her every day. I'm fighting for you.Â
If you don't like the message delivery system here, it's PROBABLY because the nic whore is still banging in your ear. You're not ready to quit yet.Â
If you say you are ready to quit - Prove IT.Â
Follow these steps:
1. Post roll EVERY Day (preferably when you get up)
2. Keep your FUCKING Word!
3. Repeat.
I'll see you fuckers tomorrow.
I am here because I am addicted to nicotine.Quote from: 30yrAddictBecause before I got here, I thought I was all alone. People like you, Ready, welcomed me and made me realize what I needed to do.Quote from: Luby1. Because I want to wake up each day and be reminded that I am an addict...knowing that I was a slave is the only way to remain free....Quote from: NotdeadyetBecause I tried to quit on my own and I can admit I can't do it alone. I need help, I get help here.Quote from: SmokeygDitto that Smokeyg!Quote from: ReadyI never want to forget that I am an addict.Quote from: SoulimanIndeed. Freedom is a great thing Men.Quote from: Scowick65I want to be the Souliman I am suppose to be.Quote from: Dr.Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
2. Because I want to help others in some small way beat this addiction so they never have to go through the misery of cancer and so they can experience the same sense of victory that I have.
3. I want to hurt big tobacco. I want to hurt them bad.
I stay to hopefully help the next lost soul, like you helped me.
...and the salmon thong...I'm here for the salmon thong, too.
Amen.Quote from: noonelikesaquitterI am here because I am addicted to nicotine.Quote from: 30yrAddictBecause before I got here, I thought I was all alone. People like you, Ready, welcomed me and made me realize what I needed to do.Quote from: Luby1. Because I want to wake up each day and be reminded that I am an addict...knowing that I was a slave is the only way to remain free....Quote from: NotdeadyetBecause I tried to quit on my own and I can admit I can't do it alone. I need help, I get help here.Quote from: SmokeygDitto that Smokeyg!Quote from: ReadyI never want to forget that I am an addict.Quote from: SoulimanIndeed. Freedom is a great thing Men.Quote from: Scowick65I want to be the Souliman I am suppose to be.Quote from: Dr.Because I hated that a drug from a freaking plant owned me.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1322I know I am still here because of your help in changing my mindset those first few days....
Why are you here?
2. Because I want to help others in some small way beat this addiction so they never have to go through the misery of cancer and so they can experience the same sense of victory that I have.
3. I want to hurt big tobacco. I want to hurt them bad.
I stay to hopefully help the next lost soul, like you helped me.
...and the salmon thong...I'm here for the salmon thong, too.
I am here because I found a family full of others that are as well.
I am here because that oddball family has learned a way to end their dependence on nicotine.
I am here because I allowed them to show me how to end my dependence to nicotine.
I am here because freedom is truely a wonderful thing.
I stay here so that I may help someone else free themself of this horrible dependence and feel freedom.
Thank each and every one of you!
Razd -773-
Ready - Day 1,374The foundation of this site is the great leadership from Chewie on down. I am glad you are now one of the leaders. Proud to be quit with you. Congrats!
This site is the shit. period. I have never seen anything like it. It is truly amazing how so many different people can come together with one goal and do what needs to be done in-spite of their differences.
I applaud each and everyone of you who come here every day and join in this battle to fight your addiction, help others fight theirs and help me fight mine.
I have been around long enough to get a feel for the quit. I see patterns, ebbs and flows if you will. The groups and this site are alive with people committing themselves to stay that way. Quit and alive. And the freedom isn't too damn bad either.
Awhile back I was shocked when I was approached by the site administrators offering me a moderators position on this site. I was honored and I still am. It was a great vote of confidence in my abilities to help and protect this site.
Know this, I do not take my duties lightly. I do not like to crack the whip, but by heaven and earth when I perceive that someone is fucking with this site or the members who are dedicated to their quit, I will bring the fucking rain.
Some will have a problem with this.
I do not.
I've asked chewie before if he truly ever sits back and can appreciate the significance of what is going on here. The enormousness of it is almost too much to put into words. Do you? The impact of this site and those who have offered their time for the implementation of it is so profound I, a trial lawyer by trade, cannot muster the words to even give it justice.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,374The foundation of this site is the great leadership from Chewie on down. I am glad you are now one of the leaders. Proud to be quit with you. Congrats!
This site is the shit. period. I have never seen anything like it. It is truly amazing how so many different people can come together with one goal and do what needs to be done in-spite of their differences.
I applaud each and everyone of you who come here every day and join in this battle to fight your addiction, help others fight theirs and help me fight mine.
I have been around long enough to get a feel for the quit. I see patterns, ebbs and flows if you will. The groups and this site are alive with people committing themselves to stay that way. Quit and alive. And the freedom isn't too damn bad either.
Awhile back I was shocked when I was approached by the site administrators offering me a moderators position on this site. I was honored and I still am. It was a great vote of confidence in my abilities to help and protect this site.Â
Know this, I do not take my duties lightly. I do not like to crack the whip, but by heaven and earth when I perceive that someone is fucking with this site or the members who are dedicated to their quit, I will bring the fucking rain.
Some will have a problem with this.
I do not.
This place is a snowball of quit. Ready, Chewie and the rest of the moderators are the core of the snowball. Lets roll some big balls of quit.Quote from: LLCopeI've asked chewie before if he truly ever sits back and can appreciate the significance of what is going on here. The enormousness of it is almost too much to put into words. Do you? The impact of this site and those who have offered their time for the implementation of it is so profound I, a trial lawyer by trade, cannot muster the words to even give it justice.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,374The foundation of this site is the great leadership from Chewie on down. I am glad you are now one of the leaders. Proud to be quit with you. Congrats!
This site is the shit. period. I have never seen anything like it. It is truly amazing how so many different people can come together with one goal and do what needs to be done in-spite of their differences.
I applaud each and everyone of you who come here every day and join in this battle to fight your addiction, help others fight theirs and help me fight mine.
I have been around long enough to get a feel for the quit. I see patterns, ebbs and flows if you will. The groups and this site are alive with people committing themselves to stay that way. Quit and alive. And the freedom isn't too damn bad either.
Awhile back I was shocked when I was approached by the site administrators offering me a moderators position on this site. I was honored and I still am. It was a great vote of confidence in my abilities to help and protect this site.Â
Know this, I do not take my duties lightly. I do not like to crack the whip, but by heaven and earth when I perceive that someone is fucking with this site or the members who are dedicated to their quit, I will bring the fucking rain.
Some will have a problem with this.
I do not.
Saving lives. Seriously. Saved mine.
TIFFS on rolling big balls of quit.Quote from: AglawyerThis place is a snowball of quit. Ready, Chewie and the rest of the moderators are the core of the snowball. Lets roll some big balls of quit.Quote from: LLCopeI've asked chewie before if he truly ever sits back and can appreciate the significance of what is going on here. The enormousness of it is almost too much to put into words. Do you? The impact of this site and those who have offered their time for the implementation of it is so profound I, a trial lawyer by trade, cannot muster the words to even give it justice.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,374The foundation of this site is the great leadership from Chewie on down. I am glad you are now one of the leaders. Proud to be quit with you. Congrats!
This site is the shit. period. I have never seen anything like it. It is truly amazing how so many different people can come together with one goal and do what needs to be done in-spite of their differences.
I applaud each and everyone of you who come here every day and join in this battle to fight your addiction, help others fight theirs and help me fight mine.
I have been around long enough to get a feel for the quit. I see patterns, ebbs and flows if you will. The groups and this site are alive with people committing themselves to stay that way. Quit and alive. And the freedom isn't too damn bad either.
Awhile back I was shocked when I was approached by the site administrators offering me a moderators position on this site. I was honored and I still am. It was a great vote of confidence in my abilities to help and protect this site.Â
Know this, I do not take my duties lightly. I do not like to crack the whip, but by heaven and earth when I perceive that someone is fucking with this site or the members who are dedicated to their quit, I will bring the fucking rain.
Some will have a problem with this.
I do not.
Saving lives. Seriously. Saved mine.
Ready - Day 1,400I love this quote so much it is going to my signature.
I have not had a serious crave in years. I am not cured. I will quit one day at a time. I will continue to do what works. Posting roll everyday. To do otherwise would be foolish on my part.
You can do this.
Ready - Day 1,427Thanks Ready,
I have seen some caves recently. I have seen some poor ass excuses thrown out in an attempt to avoid personal responsibility and accountability. I have seen some repeat cavers who have returned and assumed a new screen name to avoid personal responsibility and accountability. I have seen a long time quitter imply that holding someone accountable because their cave was alcohol related was out of bounds because anyone could be blindsided, in essence, giving them a pass on personal responsibility and accountability.
All of it has been complete fucking BULLSHIT!
And then I saw some sanity when I read a post by NOLAQ that read in part, "Fuck you! I will NOT be blindsided. I have my shit up and running 24/7. I will never forget what I am, and what I can NOT do today. Especially since, I posted Roll Today." - NOLAQ
Then I got my quit wood back.
I will not be a fucking victim today.
Today I will give and keep my word that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form.
So take that and shove it straight up your ass nic bitch.
Period.
I will save as many as I can as well. It is indeed difficult sometimes when they are clawing at you and holding your head under water. Dam good thing we are great swimmers.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,427Thanks Ready,
I have seen some caves recently. I have seen some poor ass excuses thrown out in an attempt to avoid personal responsibility and accountability. I have seen some repeat cavers who have returned and assumed a new screen name to avoid personal responsibility and accountability. I have seen a long time quitter imply that holding someone accountable because their cave was alcohol related was out of bounds because anyone could be blindsided, in essence, giving them a pass on personal responsibility and accountability.
All of it has been complete fucking BULLSHIT!
And then I saw some sanity when I read a post by NOLAQ that read in part, "Fuck you! I will NOT be blindsided. I have my shit up and running 24/7. I will never forget what I am, and what I can NOT do today. Especially since, I posted Roll Today." - NOLAQ
Then I got my quit wood back.
I will not be a fucking victim today.
Today I will give and keep my word that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form.
So take that and shove it straight up your ass nic bitch.
Period.
Hope you don't mind me chimming in.
Some of the shit I have seen here in the last couple of weeks has almost been depressing to me.
What is even more deplorable. The pacifist attitude of a couple of newer groups. Oh it's ok let me pat you on the ass and get back in the game. Whatfrickinever.
A true lack of Respect, Accountability, Character, and Integrity.
I have also seen Darwin's theory in action. The strongest are leading the way for the strong even carrying them across the river in some cases, and the weak dying in the ditches.
What truely amazes me is in this case the weak could have saved themselves if they just would have latched on. (looks like Darwin was on to something).
I will not be a victim either and I will carry as many as I can.
Wood Restored.
Thanks to both of you for what you do...You have saved many already...I only hope I can save a few myself....And as far as Darwin is concerned...that man was a genius....its just too bad that society has made it ok and encouraged people to remain weak! That is reflected in some of the newer groups. Thankfully there are the GIANTS of quit like you two to help tow the line.Quote from: razd611I will save as many as I can as well. It is indeed difficult sometimes when they are clawing at you and holding your head under water. Dam good thing we are great swimmers.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,427Thanks Ready,
I have seen some caves recently. I have seen some poor ass excuses thrown out in an attempt to avoid personal responsibility and accountability. I have seen some repeat cavers who have returned and assumed a new screen name to avoid personal responsibility and accountability. I have seen a long time quitter imply that holding someone accountable because their cave was alcohol related was out of bounds because anyone could be blindsided, in essence, giving them a pass on personal responsibility and accountability.
All of it has been complete fucking BULLSHIT!
And then I saw some sanity when I read a post by NOLAQ that read in part, "Fuck you! I will NOT be blindsided. I have my shit up and running 24/7. I will never forget what I am, and what I can NOT do today. Especially since, I posted Roll Today." - NOLAQ
Then I got my quit wood back.
I will not be a fucking victim today.
Today I will give and keep my word that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form.
So take that and shove it straight up your ass nic bitch.
Period.
Hope you don't mind me chimming in.
Some of the shit I have seen here in the last couple of weeks has almost been depressing to me.
What is even more deplorable. The pacifist attitude of a couple of newer groups. Oh it's ok let me pat you on the ass and get back in the game. Whatfrickinever.
A true lack of Respect, Accountability, Character, and Integrity.
I have also seen Darwin's theory in action. The strongest are leading the way for the strong even carrying them across the river in some cases, and the weak dying in the ditches.
What truely amazes me is in this case the weak could have saved themselves if they just would have latched on. (looks like Darwin was on to something).
I will not be a victim either and I will carry as many as I can.
Wood Restored.
Chime in anytime brudda.
When I see a Ready post I always read it. Once again, I am glad I did.Quote from: ReadyThanks to both of you for what you do...You have saved many already...I only hope I can save a few myself....And as far as Darwin is concerned...that man was a genius....its just too bad that society has made it ok and encouraged people to remain weak! That is reflected in some of the newer groups. Thankfully there are the GIANTS of quit like you two to help tow the line.Quote from: razd611I will save as many as I can as well. It is indeed difficult sometimes when they are clawing at you and holding your head under water. Dam good thing we are great swimmers.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,427Thanks Ready,
I have seen some caves recently. I have seen some poor ass excuses thrown out in an attempt to avoid personal responsibility and accountability. I have seen some repeat cavers who have returned and assumed a new screen name to avoid personal responsibility and accountability. I have seen a long time quitter imply that holding someone accountable because their cave was alcohol related was out of bounds because anyone could be blindsided, in essence, giving them a pass on personal responsibility and accountability.
All of it has been complete fucking BULLSHIT!
And then I saw some sanity when I read a post by NOLAQ that read in part, "Fuck you! I will NOT be blindsided. I have my shit up and running 24/7. I will never forget what I am, and what I can NOT do today. Especially since, I posted Roll Today." - NOLAQ
Then I got my quit wood back.
I will not be a fucking victim today.
Today I will give and keep my word that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form.
So take that and shove it straight up your ass nic bitch.
Period.
Hope you don't mind me chimming in.
Some of the shit I have seen here in the last couple of weeks has almost been depressing to me.
What is even more deplorable. The pacifist attitude of a couple of newer groups. Oh it's ok let me pat you on the ass and get back in the game. Whatfrickinever.
A true lack of Respect, Accountability, Character, and Integrity.
I have also seen Darwin's theory in action. The strongest are leading the way for the strong even carrying them across the river in some cases, and the weak dying in the ditches.
What truely amazes me is in this case the weak could have saved themselves if they just would have latched on. (looks like Darwin was on to something).
I will not be a victim either and I will carry as many as I can.
Wood Restored.
Chime in anytime brudda.
Jeff
Don't be a unique and special butterfly. No snowflakes in KTC. Get busy quitting or get busy dying.Butterflies die and snowflakes melt away...do something different, be a hardass quitter. 'lift'
Ready...thanks little brother. Just thanks. You've been a linchpin in ol LOOTs quit for damned near 4 years. You keep LOOTs home group friendly and warm. Words can not express the Apreciation. You've smoothed the path friend. It's nice to have a constant. Here's to 2012 bro. May as well call it clean. Thanks again.You have that Ghost Recon impact friend. I am Quit because of you and your kind.
jost2brownTeacher's pets the lot of ya.
Cornholio
wastepanel
Keddy
mcarmo44
dippshit
leeron
hey souli, I brought you an apple too.Quote from: Readyjost2brownTeacher's pets the lot of ya.
Cornholio
wastepanel
Keddy
mcarmo44
dippshit
leeron
Quitting with master and students today.
I'm getting a certain vibe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4GZFbCqx18) from you j2bQuote from: Soulimanhey souli, I brought you an apple too.Quote from: Readyjost2brownTeacher's pets the lot of ya.
Cornholio
wastepanel
Keddy
mcarmo44
dippshit
leeron
Quitting with master and students today.
'archer'
Nail, meet hammer 'crackup'Quote from: jost2brownI'm getting a certain vibe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4GZFbCqx18) from you j2bQuote from: Soulimanhey souli, I brought you an apple too.Quote from: Readyjost2brownTeacher's pets the lot of ya.
Cornholio
wastepanel
Keddy
mcarmo44
dippshit
leeron
Quitting with master and students today.
'archer'
Bad Dog (http://www.valheart.com/blog/animal-communication/the-1-secret-to-resolving-bad-dog-behavior/)Quote from: SoulimanNail, meet hammer 'crackup'Quote from: jost2brownI'm getting a certain vibe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4GZFbCqx18) from you j2bQuote from: Soulimanhey souli, I brought you an apple too.Quote from: Readyjost2brownTeacher's pets the lot of ya.
Cornholio
wastepanel
Keddy
mcarmo44
dippshit
leeron
Quitting with master and students today.
'archer'
"made it to HOF. I continued to post for another month or so and thought I had this addiction under control. Long story short, went hunting in November and decided to have just one.... before I really paid attention to what I was doing I was back to a half can a day. There isnt just one. You either quit or you use."
That right there is some wise words my friend.Amen
Proud to have been quit with you for right next to four years.
This is why I always read what you write. Always. When I read your post I immediately thought of this post. index.php?showtopic=4689 (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=4689)I will soon know where you live. Expect a crazed Soul if you disappear.
Great great post. No mater if we are on day 1, 10, 100, or 1,000. We are temporary quitters with a permanent addiction. She is patient. She is willing to wait. Wait until you do not post day 1,187 to begin dismantling all of the tools learned. It may take her another 1,000 days to break all of tools down. Break them down she will try.
I hope someone finds me if I do not post. I for one would be at a loss if I was unable to read what you write. Thanks.
Ready - Day 1,458Even in the subconscious mind you are a beast of quit...
I had an interesting dip dream last night. It was different from anything I have had in the past.
The Dream...
I was a quitter / member of this site for quite some time. I was in a store and an overwhelming urge to have a dip filled my soul. I made the decision to buy a can a shove a big old fatty in. I truly intended to do so.
Then I thought, I can't let that happen. just that quick, I was walking out the door dialing a quitter to talk some sense into me. I had a great sense that there was no way I would cave no matter what and that I was in the process of using every tool I have learned on this site to stay quit.
Then it ended. It ended because she knew she had lost.
If you read through this intro, you will see where I have mentioned several other dip dreams. The prevalent theme of those dreams was caving. I also sum up that the only place the nic bitch had left was in my dreams.
It appears she no longer has any safe haven, not even in my dreams.
An Amazing community we have here.
It is a fine day, and night, to be quit.
Ready - Day 1,505This post make me :)
I post roll every day giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form. I use the tools provided by those in the trenches next to me, knowing that they will not let me down. You have no idea how many quitters I would have to go through to cave. It would be impossible for me to cave. I would not dishonor them or myself by not giving them the respect they have earned to protect me from myself if the need arose.
This is what this site is.
Or you could join the site, quit, be involved, get bored of your freedom, get complacent, think you have things under control, ignore the things that kept you quit and...
Blah Blah Blah, I left the site I caved.
Character means something.
Character means everything.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,505This post make me :)
I post roll every day giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form. I use the tools provided by those in the trenches next to me, knowing that they will not let me down. You have no idea how many quitters I would have to go through to cave. It would be impossible for me to cave. I would not dishonor them or myself by not giving them the respect they have earned to protect me from myself if the need arose.
This is what this site is.
Or you could join the site, quit, be involved, get bored of your freedom, get complacent, think you have things under control, ignore the things that kept you quit and...
Blah Blah Blah, I left the site I caved.
Character means something.
Yup. I like that.Quote from: Scowick65Character means everything.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,505This post make me :)
I post roll every day giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form. I use the tools provided by those in the trenches next to me, knowing that they will not let me down. You have no idea how many quitters I would have to go through to cave. It would be impossible for me to cave. I would not dishonor them or myself by not giving them the respect they have earned to protect me from myself if the need arose.
This is what this site is.
Or you could join the site, quit, be involved, get bored of your freedom, get complacent, think you have things under control, ignore the things that kept you quit and...
Blah Blah Blah, I left the site I caved.
Character means something.
'clap'
So simple. Fool proof method to remain free.Quote from: razd611Yup. I like that.Quote from: Scowick65Character means everything.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,505This post make me :)
I post roll every day giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form. I use the tools provided by those in the trenches next to me, knowing that they will not let me down. You have no idea how many quitters I would have to go through to cave. It would be impossible for me to cave. I would not dishonor them or myself by not giving them the respect they have earned to protect me from myself if the need arose.
This is what this site is.
Or you could join the site, quit, be involved, get bored of your freedom, get complacent, think you have things under control, ignore the things that kept you quit and...
Blah Blah Blah, I left the site I caved.
Character means something.
'clap'
"Trust but verify."Reagan?
Indeed.Quote from: Ready"Trust but verify."Reagan?
thanks ready man. if this was polaticks man i wood go on a ramblin speech. as it aint i will just say thats good stuff rite there. 'usflag'You are not a fool.
Ready - 135 Days quit and just a little pissed off.
Come on over here and sit down my friend, lets have a little talk. Yes you. The Guest that is browsing the site. I know you want to quit and you are looking for the inspiration to do it. Well my friend, you have come to the right place. You will most likely find everything you need right here on this site to quit and stay that way. BUT, There is a catch.
When you sign up and post roll, you are giving your WORD of HONOR that you will not dip for that day. That's all we ask. That you give your word and keep it. It is a very simple concept. Pride, Honor, Integrity. These words mean something here.
When you are taken under the wing of a quitter, a group and the site, We expect you to live up to your word. When you do not, it affects all of us. Especially the other quitters who have gotten close to you. All of us have been betrayed and we all know how it feels. It's a big fuck you right to the face.
Having said all of that, DON'T come in here and try us on like a fucking shirt. Have the respect for others not to just "Give it a try".
We are some serious fucking quitters here. This is not a game to us. Have the respect to be sincere and you will find a tremendous amount of support here.
Done rambling.
P.S. I would like to find all of those people I invested time with, who caved after one fucking day, and poke them in the eye with a stick. Does that seem harsh? never mind, I'm just a little pissed.
Ready - Day 1,569It is a fine day.
Do I make a difference anymore?
As I become more and more distant from the first days of quit, I question if anything I say has relevance to those who need it the most.
Life is great, I am quit, my quality of life is unbelievable.
I see the big picture and I understand.
Increasingly, it takes more and more effort to make others understand.
Some get it, and you are instantly gratified. Some take some time and then get it and are worth the time. Yet there are more that want what you have but are not willing to do what it takes to earn it.
You are the "Vets"
I see you. I understand exactly what you are feeling.
Stay quit.
Stay involved, even when you are just not feeling it.
Make yourself accountable, because that is what it will take for you to succeed.
Help where you can, (don't just let it go... Pipe up, tell them what you have learned) You may not get any feedback whatsoever, but putting it out there has an impact on someone.
You vets make a difference.
regardless if you realize it or not.
It's a fine day to be quit.
I HEART VETSQuote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,569It is a fine day.
Do I make a difference anymore?
As I become more and more distant from the first days of quit, I question if anything I say has relevance to those who need it the most.Â
Life is great, I am quit, my quality of life is unbelievable.
I see the big picture and I understand.
Increasingly, it takes more and more effort to make others understand.
Some get it, and you are instantly gratified. Some take some time and then get it and are worth the time. Yet there are more that want what you have but are not willing to do what it takes to earn it.
You are the "Vets"
I see you. I understand exactly what you are feeling.
Stay quit.
Stay involved, even when you are just not feeling it.
Make yourself accountable, because that is what it will take for you to succeed.
Help where you can, (don't just let it go... Pipe up, tell them what you have learned)Â You may not get any feedback whatsoever, but putting it out there has an impact on someone.
You vets make a difference.
regardless if you realize it or not.
It's a fine day to be quit.
And yes you do.
Ready - Day 1,588I am thankful for all of our freedoms -
I can't imagine the hell they went through on those beaches.
Thank you.
Semper Fi.
+1. Makes my "problems" seem very minute.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,588I am thankful for all of our freedoms -
I can't imagine the hell they went through on those beaches.
Thank you.
Semper Fi.
To those who gave some and to the others you gave all, God Bless You and Thanks
Ready - Day 1,569Yes.
Do I make a difference anymore?
Ready - Day 1,569Yes.
Do I make a difference anymore?
Ready - Day 1,569Yes.
Do I make a difference anymore?
"but I do know as long as I am here I am quit" - Bruce317Everything else is gravy.
Ready - Day 1,612Haha, that dude sounds pretty smart!Quote"but I do know as long as I am here I am quit" - Bruce317Everything else is gravy.
Cuts Ready.Kinda cryptic.
Checked messages... None. No missed calls.
woulda walked ten miles brother
senseless.
+1Quote from: ReadyCuts Ready.Kinda cryptic.
Checked messages... None. No missed calls.
woulda walked ten miles brother
senseless.
Ready...you sir, are my hero. Everyday. All day. You and your boys at about 1600 saved me by showing up. I don't always say thanks as much as I should.
Thanks for taking up the challenge. Thanks for doing it daily. Thanks for paying it forward. Thanks for being rigid on the things that require it and being smart enough to be soft on the things that that don't.
You will always make a difference. The seeds you planted bear fruit day after day, month after month. We could play 2 degrees of separation for any quitter since your Day 1 and connect them directly to your efforts.
One day I'll shake your hand, pat you on the ass, and say Thanks in person. Until then, know your friendship is cherished.
My hero.
+2Quote from: loot+1Quote from: ReadyCuts Ready.Kinda cryptic.
Checked messages... None. No missed calls.
woulda walked ten miles brother
senseless.
Ready...you sir, are my hero. Everyday. All day. You and your boys at about 1600 saved me by showing up. I don't always say thanks as much as I should.
Thanks for taking up the challenge. Thanks for doing it daily. Thanks for paying it forward. Thanks for being rigid on the things that require it and being smart enough to be soft on the things that that don't.
You will always make a difference. The seeds you planted bear fruit day after day, month after month. We could play 2 degrees of separation for any quitter since your Day 1 and connect them directly to your efforts.
One day I'll shake your hand, pat you on the ass, and say Thanks in person. Until then, know your friendship is cherished.
My hero.
+3 from 1 degree of separation.Quote from: Skoal+2Quote from: loot+1Quote from: ReadyCuts Ready.Kinda cryptic.
Checked messages... None. No missed calls.
woulda walked ten miles brother
senseless.
Ready...you sir, are my hero. Everyday. All day. You and your boys at about 1600 saved me by showing up. I don't always say thanks as much as I should.
Thanks for taking up the challenge. Thanks for doing it daily. Thanks for paying it forward. Thanks for being rigid on the things that require it and being smart enough to be soft on the things that that don't.
You will always make a difference. The seeds you planted bear fruit day after day, month after month. We could play 2 degrees of separation for any quitter since your Day 1 and connect them directly to your efforts.
One day I'll shake your hand, pat you on the ass, and say Thanks in person. Until then, know your friendship is cherished.
My hero.
Damn. I should check my intro more often.Quote from: jost2brown+3 from 1 degree of separation.Quote from: Skoal+2Quote from: loot+1Quote from: ReadyCuts Ready.Kinda cryptic.
Checked messages... None. No missed calls.
woulda walked ten miles brother
senseless.
Ready...you sir, are my hero. Everyday. All day. You and your boys at about 1600 saved me by showing up. I don't always say thanks as much as I should.
Thanks for taking up the challenge. Thanks for doing it daily. Thanks for paying it forward. Thanks for being rigid on the things that require it and being smart enough to be soft on the things that that don't.
You will always make a difference. The seeds you planted bear fruit day after day, month after month. We could play 2 degrees of separation for any quitter since your Day 1 and connect them directly to your efforts.
One day I'll shake your hand, pat you on the ass, and say Thanks in person. Until then, know your friendship is cherished.
My hero.
Ready - Day 1635Likewise, proud to be part of this quit brotherhood.
Winning!
Because I am in the company of winners!
Thanks for agreeing to be an admin, Ready. Your sound character and relentless support inspires.Thank You Sir.
I'd follow this guy into the fire.Quote from: PbKidThanks for agreeing to be an admin, Ready. Your sound character and relentless support inspires.Thank You Sir.
It is an Honor to be thought of as being worthy of the post. I will do my best to protect this site and our members. I will do my best to help members whenever and wherever I can.
I can't tell you how proud I am of the Mods / Admins and Members of this site.
Never again, for any reason.
Ready - Day 1644Hell yeah!
I saw some conversations in many threads today that would cause some people great anxiety. I saw some people post with great fire in their belly about things that they are passionate about. I saw some people post from the hip. I saw some people post after reflecting upon what was posted and contemplating the bigger picture. I saw some people accuse others of doing wrong. I saw responses to accusations. I saw some people become so frustrated that they expressed their desire to leave because they had reached their limit. I saw some people reach out to those that were frustrated and attempt to focus them on what is really important. I saw some people push others to get a response. I saw some people make demands. I saw lots of people get involved in an ongoing debate regarding an ongoing situtation after observing for several days and they felt the need to speak on the issue. I saw many things today.
Above all of this,
I saw a bunch of quitters today.
Makes Ready proud to be apart of it all. If not for this place of disfunctional addicts, I would not be quit today. Thank You, All of you
I see you Ready....I see you.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1644Hell yeah!
I saw some conversations in many threads today that would cause some people great anxiety. I saw some people post with great fire in their belly about things that they are passionate about. I saw some people post from the hip. I saw some people post after reflecting upon what was posted and contemplating the bigger picture. I saw some people accuse others of doing wrong. I saw responses to accusations. I saw some people become so frustrated that they expressed their desire to leave because they had reached their limit. I saw some people reach out to those that were frustrated and attempt to focus them on what is really important. I saw some people push others to get a response. I saw some people make demands. I saw lots of people get involved in an ongoing debate regarding an ongoing situtation after observing for several days and they felt the need to speak on the issue. I saw many things today.
Above all of this,
I saw a bunch of quitters today.
Makes Ready proud to be apart of it all. If not for this place of disfunctional addicts, I would not be quit today. Thank You, All of you
This place is amazing! It saved my sorry ass too!
Thank you sir!
Well put sir, well put!Quote from: Greg5280I see you Ready....I see you.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1644Hell yeah!
I saw some conversations in many threads today that would cause some people great anxiety. I saw some people post with great fire in their belly about things that they are passionate about. I saw some people post from the hip. I saw some people post after reflecting upon what was posted and contemplating the bigger picture. I saw some people accuse others of doing wrong. I saw responses to accusations. I saw some people become so frustrated that they expressed their desire to leave because they had reached their limit. I saw some people reach out to those that were frustrated and attempt to focus them on what is really important. I saw some people push others to get a response. I saw some people make demands. I saw lots of people get involved in an ongoing debate regarding an ongoing situtation after observing for several days and they felt the need to speak on the issue. I saw many things today.
Above all of this,
I saw a bunch of quitters today.
Makes Ready proud to be apart of it all. If not for this place of disfunctional addicts, I would not be quit today. Thank You, All of you
This place is amazing! It saved my sorry ass too!
Thank you sir!
B)
Every family is normal until someone tells them how dysfunctional they are. In the end though, that dysfunctional family is the only family you have and you love them, not in spite of what they are, but because of what they are.Quote from: redtrain14Well put sir, well put!Quote from: Greg5280I see you Ready....I see you.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1644Hell yeah!
I saw some conversations in many threads today that would cause some people great anxiety. I saw some people post with great fire in their belly about things that they are passionate about. I saw some people post from the hip. I saw some people post after reflecting upon what was posted and contemplating the bigger picture. I saw some people accuse others of doing wrong. I saw responses to accusations. I saw some people become so frustrated that they expressed their desire to leave because they had reached their limit. I saw some people reach out to those that were frustrated and attempt to focus them on what is really important. I saw some people push others to get a response. I saw some people make demands. I saw lots of people get involved in an ongoing debate regarding an ongoing situtation after observing for several days and they felt the need to speak on the issue. I saw many things today.
Above all of this,
I saw a bunch of quitters today.
Makes Ready proud to be apart of it all. If not for this place of disfunctional addicts, I would not be quit today. Thank You, All of you
This place is amazing! It saved my sorry ass too!
Thank you sir!
B)
Ready - Day 1,701Signing up everyday for work here. Life is a war, gotta get up and fight to stay alive everyday. Figure I might as well do it with some badass quitters. Proud to be part of this bigger picture.
It's going to take more than saying you're going to quit. I see the introductions.
I know you want to, that's why you're reading this. But wanting to quit and quitting are two very different things.
This site and the members here will keep you quit. BUT you have to let them. You are your own worst enemy.
We know the path to freedom. Most quitters will stop what they are doing and help you any way they can.
Can you handle that?
Ready - Day 1,767Today is indeed a good day. I quit with you.
I am quit.
There are distractions from time to time.
I am quit.
People will disagree.
I am quit.
Some things people post are helpfull, some are not.
I am quit.
Quitters on this site come from all walks of life.
I am quit.
Things on the site change, things on the site stay the same.
I am quit.
Some people stay on the site, some people leave.
I am quit.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way shape or form.
I am quit.
I will help others when and where I can to stay quit, my way. Others may not understand or accept my help.
I am quit.
I will not lose sight of why I am here today.
I am here to quit.
Today is a good day.
Today is good too...Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,767Today is indeed a good day. I quit with you.
I am quit.
There are distractions from time to time.
I am quit.
People will disagree.
I am quit.
Some things people post are helpfull, some are not.
I am quit.
Quitters on this site come from all walks of life.
I am quit.
Things on the site change, things on the site stay the same.
I am quit.
Some people stay on the site, some people leave.
I am quit.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way shape or form.
I am quit.
I will help others when and where I can to stay quit, my way. Others may not understand or accept my help.
I am quit.
I will not lose sight of why I am here today.
I am here to quit.
Today is a good day.
Today ain't too shabby either. I'll Quit with yous guys.Quote from: 30yrAddictToday is good too...Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,767Today is indeed a good day. I quit with you.
I am quit.
There are distractions from time to time.
I am quit.
People will disagree.
I am quit.
Some things people post are helpfull, some are not.
I am quit.
Quitters on this site come from all walks of life.
I am quit.
Things on the site change, things on the site stay the same.
I am quit.
Some people stay on the site, some people leave.
I am quit.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way shape or form.
I am quit.
I will help others when and where I can to stay quit, my way. Others may not understand or accept my help.
I am quit.
I will not lose sight of why I am here today.
I am here to quit.
Today is a good day.
I am quit with you ReadyQuote from: razd611Today ain't too shabby either. I'll Quit with yous guys.Quote from: 30yrAddictToday is good too...Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,767Today is indeed a good day. I quit with you.
I am quit.
There are distractions from time to time.
I am quit.
People will disagree.
I am quit.
Some things people post are helpfull, some are not.
I am quit.
Quitters on this site come from all walks of life.
I am quit.
Things on the site change, things on the site stay the same.
I am quit.
Some people stay on the site, some people leave.
I am quit.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way shape or form.
I am quit.
I will help others when and where I can to stay quit, my way. Others may not understand or accept my help.
I am quit.
I will not lose sight of why I am here today.
I am here to quit.
Today is a good day.
I love Ready, 30YrAddict, Razd611, Nolaq and Skoal Monster!!!Quote from: NolaqI am quit with you ReadyQuote from: razd611Today ain't too shabby either. I'll Quit with yous guys.Quote from: 30yrAddictToday is good too...Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,767Today is indeed a good day. I quit with you.
I am quit.
There are distractions from time to time.
I am quit.
People will disagree.
I am quit.
Some things people post are helpfull, some are not.
I am quit.
Quitters on this site come from all walks of life.
I am quit.
Things on the site change, things on the site stay the same.
I am quit.
Some people stay on the site, some people leave.
I am quit.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way shape or form.
I am quit.
I will help others when and where I can to stay quit, my way. Others may not understand or accept my help.
I am quit.
I will not lose sight of why I am here today.
I am here to quit.
Today is a good day.
Today is also a great day to quit. 1 unit of quit please.Quote from: SkoalI love Ready, 30YrAddict, Razd611, Nolaq and Skoal Monster!!!Quote from: NolaqI am quit with you ReadyQuote from: razd611Today ain't too shabby either. I'll Quit with yous guys.Quote from: 30yrAddictToday is good too...Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,767Today is indeed a good day. I quit with you.
I am quit.
There are distractions from time to time.
I am quit.
People will disagree.
I am quit.
Some things people post are helpfull, some are not.
I am quit.
Quitters on this site come from all walks of life.
I am quit.
Things on the site change, things on the site stay the same.
I am quit.
Some people stay on the site, some people leave.
I am quit.
I posted roll today giving my word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way shape or form.
I am quit.
I will help others when and where I can to stay quit, my way. Others may not understand or accept my help.
I am quit.
I will not lose sight of why I am here today.
I am here to quit.
Today is a good day.
I am QUIT Today!
Ready - Day 1,792As round of a number as you make it.
It is what you make of it.
I'ts a fine day.
:huh:Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,792As round of a number as you make it.
It is what you make of it.
I'ts a fine day.
Ready - Day 1,827Simple
I remember being so disgusted that I could not quit. I remember thinking I would never be able to. Tried many times. Damn frustrating. Looking back and knowing what I know now, I really didn't have much of a chance.
Until I found this place.
Then everything changed.
Give your word, Keep it.
You can do this.
'worship' i could not agree moreQuote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,827Simple
I remember being so disgusted that I could not quit. I remember thinking I would never be able to. Tried many times. Damn frustrating. Looking back and knowing what I know now, I really didn't have much of a chance.
Until I found this place.
Then everything changed.
Give your word, Keep it.
You can do this.
Profound
Ready
Haha, love this guy
I remember that feeling. Hated it.Quote from: Bruce'worship' i could not agree moreQuote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,827Simple
I remember being so disgusted that I could not quit. I remember thinking I would never be able to. Tried many times. Damn frustrating. Looking back and knowing what I know now, I really didn't have much of a chance.
Until I found this place.
Then everything changed.
Give your word, Keep it.
You can do this.
Profound
Ready
Haha, love this guy
Ready - Day 1,833What that guy said... :)
People come in here desperately wanting to quit. They are apprehensive, afraid, depressed, their morale is low, they are skeptical and just down right worn down. They have tried everything. Nothing works.
They are literally willing to try anything.
But, they want results and they want it now. They are looking for a magic pill.
****Spoiler Alert**** There is no magic pill.
One of the greatest quitters I have known summed it up quite nicely when he said, "This takes commitment, effort, accountability and to be honest....blood, guts and nuts." - redtrain14
Some folks enter and give it their all. They know the answer to the most important question there is at the beginning...
"What are you willing to do to stay quit?"
There is only one correct answer.
Some folks enter with good intentions, wrong methodology, but are ultimately saved by the simple fact that they are open minded enough to see.
There are those that act to help them see. They don't have to. They choose to. They chose to help in their own way. For those that benefit from their help, they are in fact, saints.
There are many here who never thought it possible to be free. They took a leap of faith and were rewarded by accepting the help that was offered.
Bottom line,
Be here. Be involved. Accept the help offered. Offer help where you can. Do what needs to be done. Give your word. Keep it. Take what you need, leave the rest. Help where you can.
P.S. If you are here to be cured in a day with minimal effort, you're in the wrong place. Don't waste your time or ours.
Bump for some awesomenessYou are too kind.
That broken record is as needed as ever. How many dumbasses hear the broken record over and over and still don't listen? This place is for the ones that do hear it.Quote from: wastepanelBump for some awesomenessYou are too kind.
I read some of this in here from time to time and get a little embarrassed about some of the things I have posted. I look back and think, "what a putz" Especially if you only read through a few of the posts. It's really only helpful if you read from the beginning but it has become so damn long winded in here I fear very few do.
Even so, I leave it be thinking maybe someone somewhere down the line can relate to that particular moment in my quit and take comfort that it will get better.
Once in awhile I think of posting an update in here, begin to write it and think, said that already. Starting to sound like a damn broken record. Sometimes I think I've said all I can that would be of any help to anyone.
I'm here. I'm quit with you fine folks.
Damn proud to be in your company.
Ready, Raz and Waste, I need it. I love the broken record(s). If it were not for you vets of quit with your broken records, I would not have learned how to go from a dumbass dipper to a smartass quitter! I love you ALL.Quote from: ReadyThat broken record is as needed as ever. How many dumbasses hear the broken record over and over and still don't listen? This place is for the ones that do hear it.Quote from: wastepanelBump for some awesomenessYou are too kind.
I read some of this in here from time to time and get a little embarrassed about some of the things I have posted. I look back and think, "what a putz" Especially if you only read through a few of the posts. It's really only helpful if you read from the beginning but it has become so damn long winded in here I fear very few do.
Even so, I leave it be thinking maybe someone somewhere down the line can relate to that particular moment in my quit and take comfort that it will get better.
Once in awhile I think of posting an update in here, begin to write it and think, said that already. Starting to sound like a damn broken record. Sometimes I think I've said all I can that would be of any help to anyone.
I'm here. I'm quit with you fine folks.
Damn proud to be in your company.
^^^^This is exactly what I ment^^^^Quote from: razd611Ready, Raz and Waste, I need it. I love the broken record(s). If it were not for you vets of quit with your broken records, I would not have learned how to go from a dumbass dipper to a smartass quitter! I love you ALL.Quote from: ReadyThat broken record is as needed as ever. How many dumbasses hear the broken record over and over and still don't listen? This place is for the ones that do hear it.Quote from: wastepanelBump for some awesomenessYou are too kind.
I read some of this in here from time to time and get a little embarrassed about some of the things I have posted. I look back and think, "what a putz" Especially if you only read through a few of the posts. It's really only helpful if you read from the beginning but it has become so damn long winded in here I fear very few do.
Even so, I leave it be thinking maybe someone somewhere down the line can relate to that particular moment in my quit and take comfort that it will get better.
Once in awhile I think of posting an update in here, begin to write it and think, said that already. Starting to sound like a damn broken record. Sometimes I think I've said all I can that would be of any help to anyone.
I'm here. I'm quit with you fine folks.
Damn proud to be in your company.
Because I quit everyday hearing your words in my mind, I am 302 daze quit. I love being quit and hate big tobacco and all drugs that kill!!! I would not be alive if it were not for this great site called killthecan.org!!!
Bring it Ready. Over and over and over. I'll hear it anyday, anytime Sir!!
Proud to be quit with All of You!! 'bang head'
Ready - 1,905Always looking to help out a friend :)
I can do this.
Ready - Day 1,988I specialize in badshit crazy.
There is a fine line between being a day one quitter and being batshit crazy.
The quitter we can help.
Batshit crazy, not so much.
You are an exception Sir.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,988I specialize in badshit crazy.
There is a fine line between being a day one quitter and being batshit crazy.
The quitter we can help.
Batshit crazy, not so much.
Exceptionally Batshit CrazyQuote from: SmokeygYou are an exception Sir.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 1,988I specialize in badshit crazy.
There is a fine line between being a day one quitter and being batshit crazy.
The quitter we can help.
Batshit crazy, not so much.
Ready - Day 2,000 I give my Word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today.'dance' 'dance'
I will keep my word.
You will hold me to it.
This place = Priceless.
awesome this achievement is priceless...great jobQuote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,000Â I give my Word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today.'dance' 'dance'
I will keep my word.
You will hold me to it.
This place = Priceless.
ODAT!Quote from: Scowick65awesome this achievement is priceless...great jobQuote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,000Â I give my Word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today.'dance' 'dance'
I will keep my word.
You will hold me to it.
This place = Priceless.
'worship'Quote from: traumagnetODAT!Quote from: Scowick65awesome this achievement is priceless...great jobQuote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,000Â I give my Word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today.'dance' 'dance'
I will keep my word.
You will hold me to it.
This place = Priceless.
way to make it happen!
Awesome Sir Ready!!!!Quote from: Dougie'worship'Quote from: traumagnetODAT!Quote from: Scowick65awesome this achievement is priceless...great jobQuote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,000Â I give my Word of Honor that I will not use nicotine in any way, shape or form today.'dance' 'dance'
I will keep my word.
You will hold me to it.
This place = Priceless.
way to make it happen!
Ready - Day 2,022Why does my mind see "nipple"?
Lead by example.
Sometimes, that's all you need to do to have a major impact on someone else.
Ripples have a profound impact generations down the line.
Those ripples begin with you.
Be a ripple.
Perception.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,022Why does my mind see "nipple"?
Lead by example.
Sometimes, that's all you need to do to have a major impact on someone else.
Ripples have a profound impact generations down the line.
Those ripples begin with you.
Be a ripple.
Ready - Day 2,128'oh yeah'
I am Thankful for this site and the freedom it has granted me. I will thoroughly enjoy this fine day with my family without distraction.
Ready. The name says it all. Coolest screen name on this entire website.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,128'oh yeah'
I am Thankful for this site and the freedom it has granted me. I will thoroughly enjoy this fine day with my family without distraction.
Thank you Ready.Quote from: wastepanelReady. The name says it all. Coolest screen name on this entire website.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,128'oh yeah'
I am Thankful for this site and the freedom it has granted me. I will thoroughly enjoy this fine day with my family without distraction.
Ready is a man of few words, but when he talks, you should be listening.
Thanks for the great example Ready. Enjoy the day.
Ready - Day 2,247Sage advice from a quitter who has walked that same path, yet took the time to turn back and offer you all his hand as he continues along the trail.
All this has happened before. All this will happen again.
There is a clear path to quitting. It has been forged by those who have gone before us. The answers are here but you must be willing to seek them. A very simple way is to pick a group that has been in existence for several years. They're not hard to find. Go to the very first post of that group. Read every damn post. You will see your future because all of this has happened before and all of this will happen again.
If you say you don't have that kind of time, I say you don't really want to quit. If that's the case, be a dear and don't waste anyone's time.
I followed his lead. He has never let me down. Sage advice.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,247Sage advice from a quitter who has walked that same path, yet took the time to turn back and offer you all his hand as he continues along the trail.
All this has happened before. All this will happen again.
There is a clear path to quitting. It has been forged by those who have gone before us. The answers are here but you must be willing to seek them. A very simple way is to pick a group that has been in existence for several years. They're not hard to find. Go to the very first post of that group. Read every damn post. You will see your future because all of this has happened before and all of this will happen again.
If you say you don't have that kind of time, I say you don't really want to quit. If that's the case, be a dear and don't waste anyone's time.
Quote from: PinchedI followed his lead. He has never let me down. Sage advice.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,247Sage advice from a quitter who has walked that same path, yet took the time to turn back and offer you all his hand as he continues along the trail.
All this has happened before. All this will happen again.
There is a clear path to quitting. It has been forged by those who have gone before us. The answers are here but you must be willing to seek them. A very simple way is to pick a group that has been in existence for several years. They're not hard to find. Go to the very first post of that group. Read every damn post. You will see your future because all of this has happened before and all of this will happen again.
If you say you don't have that kind of time, I say you don't really want to quit. If that's the case, be a dear and don't waste anyone's time.
Welcome.....Ready replied with the above to my intro post 8 minutes after I posted it. Thanks to this site and the great support of those on it, I am 1999 days quit today.
Your story is not much different than many others on this site. Including me. If I can do this, so can you.Â
You can do this, I/we will help.
Honored that I could help.Quote from: ReadyWelcome.....Ready replied with the above to my intro post 8 minutes after I posted it. Thanks to this site and the great support of those on it, I am 1999 days quit today.
Your story is not much different than many others on this site. Including me. If I can do this, so can you.Â
You can do this, I/we will help.
Thanks Ready!
My intro that was not much different. (http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=1863&hl=)
Ready - Day 2,336Quit on Ready. 2336 is an amazing number. I will walk behind you and redtrain all day long. It appears that you know where you are headed.
I tried many times to quit over the twenty plus years I was a slave. Nothing worked.
I posted roll today in my quit group on KTC giving my word of honor that I will not use nicotine today in any way, shape or form. I will keep my word.
That worked.
You can do this.
Ready - Day 2,336it is quitters like you that have blazed the path for the rest of us to follow. you have given us that light to guide us on our journey and for me I cannot thank you enough.
I tried many times to quit over the twenty plus years I was a slave. Nothing worked.
I posted roll today in my quit group on KTC giving my word of honor that I will not use nicotine today in any way, shape or form. I will keep my word.
That worked.
You can do this.
Werd.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,336it is quitters like you that have blazed the path for the rest of us to follow. you have given us that light to guide us on our journey and for me I cannot thank you enough.
I tried many times to quit over the twenty plus years I was a slave. Nothing worked.
I posted roll today in my quit group on KTC giving my word of honor that I will not use nicotine today in any way, shape or form. I will keep my word.
That worked.
You can do this.
Awesome stuff!Quote from: SirDerekWerd.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,336it is quitters like you that have blazed the path for the rest of us to follow. you have given us that light to guide us on our journey and for me I cannot thank you enough.
I tried many times to quit over the twenty plus years I was a slave. Nothing worked.
I posted roll today in my quit group on KTC giving my word of honor that I will not use nicotine today in any way, shape or form. I will keep my word.
That worked.
You can do this.
Ask him about the monkeys.......Quote from: gmannAwesome stuff!Quote from: SirDerekWerd.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,336it is quitters like you that have blazed the path for the rest of us to follow. you have given us that light to guide us on our journey and for me I cannot thank you enough.
I tried many times to quit over the twenty plus years I was a slave. Nothing worked.
I posted roll today in my quit group on KTC giving my word of honor that I will not use nicotine today in any way, shape or form. I will keep my word.
That worked.
You can do this.
Is there a quick link to the monkeys?Quote from: ThumblewortAsk him about the monkeys.......Quote from: gmannAwesome stuff!Quote from: SirDerekWerd.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,336it is quitters like you that have blazed the path for the rest of us to follow. you have given us that light to guide us on our journey and for me I cannot thank you enough.
I tried many times to quit over the twenty plus years I was a slave. Nothing worked.
I posted roll today in my quit group on KTC giving my word of honor that I will not use nicotine today in any way, shape or form. I will keep my word.
That worked.
You can do this.
I LIKE MONKEYSQuote from: muleIs there a quick link to the monkeys?Quote from: ThumblewortAsk him about the monkeys.......Quote from: gmannAwesome stuff!Quote from: SirDerekWerd.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,336it is quitters like you that have blazed the path for the rest of us to follow. you have given us that light to guide us on our journey and for me I cannot thank you enough.
I tried many times to quit over the twenty plus years I was a slave. Nothing worked.
I posted roll today in my quit group on KTC giving my word of honor that I will not use nicotine today in any way, shape or form. I will keep my word.
That worked.
You can do this.
I'm not too sure what I just read but it made my beer come out my nose. Well done sir. HahaHopefully you have read this thread from front to back. It is one of, if not the best intro thread on this site. The quit knowledge in here is priceless.
AgreedQuote from: RES17CUEI'm not too sure what I just read but it made my beer come out my nose. Well done sir. HahaHopefully you have read this thread from front to back. It is one of, if not the best intro thread on this site. The quit knowledge in here is priceless.
Ready, Ready, Ready.........Quote from: redtrain14AgreedQuote from: RES17CUEI'm not too sure what I just read but it made my beer come out my nose. Well done sir. HahaHopefully you have read this thread from front to back. It is one of, if not the best intro thread on this site. The quit knowledge in here is priceless.
Ready - Day 2,339Not sure why, but I was kinda expecting the Bill Pullman speech from Independence Day...
Thank you gentlemen.
Some have said some kind things about my contributions here. It is appreciated. I do what I do because of people like you.
There have been some dramatic things happen on the site in the last few days. It has affected many who are paying attention. I have no personal knowledge of the original intent of the controversy. If I had, I would have advised against the course of action by some that was taken. No matter. What has happend, has happend. And here comes the icing...
I have seen how people have reacted. And the way I feel about the vast majority of those reactions is nothing less than complete admiration and pride for the Administrators, Moderators and members if this site.
It is an absolute Honor to quit here, with each and every one of you fine quitters.
This site, right here, right now, keeps me quit.
You can do this.
I'll take it (http://http//m.youtube.com/watch?v=QoLywiaM6PA)Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,339Not sure why, but I was kinda expecting the Bill Pullman speech from Independence Day...
Thank you gentlemen.
Some have said some kind things about my contributions here. It is appreciated. I do what I do because of people like you.
There have been some dramatic things happen on the site in the last few days. It has affected many who are paying attention. I have no personal knowledge of the original intent of the controversy. If I had, I would have advised against the course of action by some that was taken. No matter. What has happend, has happend. And here comes the icing...
I have seen how people have reacted. And the way I feel about the vast majority of those reactions is nothing less than complete admiration and pride for the Administrators, Moderators and members if this site.
It is an absolute Honor to quit here, with each and every one of you fine quitters.
This site, right here, right now, keeps me quit.
You can do this.
"We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on, we're going to survive!"
'BanDog'
P.S. Keep your banana to yourself please!Quote from: CoachI'll take it (http://http//m.youtube.com/watch?v=QoLywiaM6PA)Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,339Not sure why, but I was kinda expecting the Bill Pullman speech from Independence Day...
Thank you gentlemen.
Some have said some kind things about my contributions here. It is appreciated. I do what I do because of people like you.
There have been some dramatic things happen on the site in the last few days. It has affected many who are paying attention. I have no personal knowledge of the original intent of the controversy. If I had, I would have advised against the course of action by some that was taken. No matter. What has happend, has happend. And here comes the icing...
I have seen how people have reacted. And the way I feel about the vast majority of those reactions is nothing less than complete admiration and pride for the Administrators, Moderators and members if this site.
It is an absolute Honor to quit here, with each and every one of you fine quitters.
This site, right here, right now, keeps me quit.
You can do this.
"We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on, we're going to survive!"
'BanDog'
Freedom, there is simply no substitute.Ready, Ready, Ready....
Ready - Day 2,500freaking awesome!
Thanks for always being there guys.
Nice work Ready. 2500 is AWESOME. Glad you're here. You have the greatest screen name on KTC.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,500freaking awesome!
Thanks for always being there guys.
You're one of the most influential people in my quit. You always hold yourself up with dignity, and brotherhood is what you taught. You taught me to build people up and quit with my brothers. You didn't need to tell me to be angry or inspire me with diatribes. You made me proud to be me and to be quit. You made me proud to stand next to every quitter here.Quote from: Scowick65Nice work Ready. 2500 is AWESOME. Glad you're here. You have the greatest screen name on KTC.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,500freaking awesome!
Thanks for always being there guys.
Ready.. a big part of 30's quit. Waves of gratitude, friend. I hope one day that we will break bread.Quote from: Its_Got2HappenYou're one of the most influential people in my quit. You always hold yourself up with dignity, and brotherhood is what you taught. You taught me to build people up and quit with my brothers. You didn't need to tell me to be angry or inspire me with diatribes. You made me proud to be me and to be quit. You made me proud to stand next to every quitter here.Quote from: Scowick65Nice work Ready. 2500 is AWESOME. Glad you're here. You have the greatest screen name on KTC.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,500freaking awesome!
Thanks for always being there guys.
Thank you.
Thank You Gentlemen. It is indeed an Honor to be quit with you.Quote from: wastepanelReady.. a big part of 30's quit. Waves of gratitude, friend. I hope one day that we will break bread.Quote from: Its_Got2HappenYou're one of the most influential people in my quit. You always hold yourself up with dignity, and brotherhood is what you taught. You taught me to build people up and quit with my brothers. You didn't need to tell me to be angry or inspire me with diatribes. You made me proud to be me and to be quit. You made me proud to stand next to every quitter here.Quote from: Scowick65Nice work Ready. 2500 is AWESOME. Glad you're here. You have the greatest screen name on KTC.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,500freaking awesome!
Thanks for always being there guys.
Thank you.
Hats off Bro!!!Quote from: 30yrAddictThank You Gentlemen. It is indeed an Honor to be quit with you.Quote from: wastepanelReady.. a big part of 30's quit. Waves of gratitude, friend. I hope one day that we will break bread.Quote from: Its_Got2HappenYou're one of the most influential people in my quit. You always hold yourself up with dignity, and brotherhood is what you taught. You taught me to build people up and quit with my brothers. You didn't need to tell me to be angry or inspire me with diatribes. You made me proud to be me and to be quit. You made me proud to stand next to every quitter here.Quote from: Scowick65Nice work Ready. 2500 is AWESOME. Glad you're here. You have the greatest screen name on KTC.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2,500freaking awesome!
Thanks for always being there guys.
Thank you.
A one day late 7 years quit congrats to my brother Ready! Your contributions to this website are immeasurable.Ready- 7 YEARS
For you new guys, this thread is a must read.
Congrats again brother!!
Can't possibly put a value on the 4+ years of freedom your support, guidance, encouragement, and occasional asskickings has helped me achieve.Quote from: redtrain14A one day late 7 years quit congrats to my brother Ready! Your contributions to this website are immeasurable.Ready- 7 YEARS
For you new guys, this thread is a must read.
Congrats again brother!!
I found this site on February 1, 2008 at 2:40 PM Pacific Standard Time. I quit five minutes later. I tried many times to quit on my own and failed every single time. That's the Power of KTC and its members.
THANK YOU!
Well done my friend. Thanks for clearing the path!!!Quote from: ReadyCan't possibly put a value on the 4+ years of freedom your support, guidance, encouragement, and occasional asskickings has helped me achieve.Quote from: redtrain14A one day late 7 years quit congrats to my brother Ready! Your contributions to this website are immeasurable.Ready- 7 YEARS
For you new guys, this thread is a must read.
Congrats again brother!!
I found this site on February 1, 2008 at 2:40 PM Pacific Standard Time. I quit five minutes later. I tried many times to quit on my own and failed every single time. That's the Power of KTC and its members.
THANK YOU!
Thanks, and if we ever get the privilege to meet in person, drinks are on me.
Monkeys are optional.
Congrats on 7 years of boat burning, door slamming quitting. Thank you for 7 years of leadership and guidance to this site that offers a beacon of light in the darkness of addiction.
You rock.
Congratulations to you Ready and thanks. Glad you are here.Quote from: jost2brownWell done my friend. Thanks for clearing the path!!!Quote from: ReadyCan't possibly put a value on the 4+ years of freedom your support, guidance, encouragement, and occasional asskickings has helped me achieve.Quote from: redtrain14A one day late 7 years quit congrats to my brother Ready! Your contributions to this website are immeasurable.Ready- 7 YEARS
For you new guys, this thread is a must read.
Congrats again brother!!
I found this site on February 1, 2008 at 2:40 PM Pacific Standard Time. I quit five minutes later. I tried many times to quit on my own and failed every single time. That's the Power of KTC and its members.
THANK YOU!
Thanks, and if we ever get the privilege to meet in person, drinks are on me.
Monkeys are optional.
Congrats on 7 years of boat burning, door slamming quitting. Thank you for 7 years of leadership and guidance to this site that offers a beacon of light in the darkness of addiction.
You rock.
Bravo!!!Quote from: razd611Congratulations to you Ready and thanks. Glad you are here.Quote from: jost2brownWell done my friend. Thanks for clearing the path!!!Quote from: ReadyCan't possibly put a value on the 4+ years of freedom your support, guidance, encouragement, and occasional asskickings has helped me achieve.Quote from: redtrain14A one day late 7 years quit congrats to my brother Ready! Your contributions to this website are immeasurable.Ready- 7 YEARS
For you new guys, this thread is a must read.
Congrats again brother!!
I found this site on February 1, 2008 at 2:40 PM Pacific Standard Time. I quit five minutes later. I tried many times to quit on my own and failed every single time. That's the Power of KTC and its members.
THANK YOU!
Thanks, and if we ever get the privilege to meet in person, drinks are on me.
Monkeys are optional.
Congrats on 7 years of boat burning, door slamming quitting. Thank you for 7 years of leadership and guidance to this site that offers a beacon of light in the darkness of addiction.
You rock.
Ready - Day 2600Congrats on 2600 days of being a bad ass quitter, and thank you for continuing to inspire the rest of us.
'Finger' nicotine
Love me some KTC!!!!!
Never again, for any reason.
Still here. Gave my word today. Going to keep it too!
It's good being free!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2600Congrats on 2600 days of being a bad ass quitter, and thank you for continuing to inspire the rest of us.
'Finger' nicotine
Love me some KTC!!!!!
Never again, for any reason.
Still here. Gave my word today. Going to keep it too!
Rock on Ready!Quote from: PinchedIt's good being free!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2600Congrats on 2600 days of being a bad ass quitter, and thank you for continuing to inspire the rest of us.
'Finger' nicotine
Love me some KTC!!!!!
Never again, for any reason.
Still here. Gave my word today. Going to keep it too!
Bump for the new guys. This is a great read.Quote from: ReadyRock on Ready!Quote from: PinchedIt's good being free!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 2600Congrats on 2600 days of being a bad ass quitter, and thank you for continuing to inspire the rest of us.
'Finger' nicotine
Love me some KTC!!!!!
Never again, for any reason.
Still here. Gave my word today. Going to keep it too!
Ready - Day 3,241Outstanding. Thanks for posting this. Viewing and reading success never gets old. Congrats.
You can do this!
I am proof!
I posted roll today.
Ready - Day 3271So damn true. Good on you Ready!
Had some discussion in my group recently which is a bit rare these days. One of my group went on a classic rant???
I replied with the following:
Guess I'm pretty lucky. I can't really say when the last time I've craved. And I can't remember the last time I Had a dip/cave dream either. I see people dipping all the time, just like all of you. That used to have an affect on me. Now it doesn't even register 99% of the time. I don't do that anymore. Nope, not cured. Just quit. One day at a time. Posted roll today. Gave my word. Going to keep it. I have no doubt I'm one dip away from a can a day.
Stay clean my brothers!
Never again!
Ready - 9 YearsAwesome job Ready! Thank you for leading the way!
I continue to do what works! I post roll every day! I keep my word! I've been a little short on the activity side of the equation. I'm working on that these days?.
Thanks May 2008! Wouldn't be here without you guys and the fine quitters on this site!
What are you willing to do to quit and stay that way?
There is only one correct answer!
Congrats on 9 years quit!!!!Quote from: ReadyReady - 9 YearsAwesome job Ready! Thank you for leading the way!
I continue to do what works! I post roll every day! I keep my word! I've been a little short on the activity side of the equation. I'm working on that these days?.
Thanks May 2008! Wouldn't be here without you guys and the fine quitters on this site!
What are you willing to do to quit and stay that way?
There is only one correct answer!
Congrats on 9 years!
Yep 9 years is badassQuote from: NolaqCongrats on 9 years quit!!!!Quote from: ReadyReady - 9 YearsAwesome job Ready! Thank you for leading the way!
I continue to do what works! I post roll every day! I keep my word! I've been a little short on the activity side of the equation. I'm working on that these days?.
Thanks May 2008! Wouldn't be here without you guys and the fine quitters on this site!
What are you willing to do to quit and stay that way?
There is only one correct answer!
Congrats on 9 years!
You are 'correct sir' ... the one answerQuote from: ChickDipYep 9 years is badassQuote from: NolaqCongrats on 9 years quit!!!!Quote from: ReadyReady - 9 YearsAwesome job Ready! Thank you for leading the way!
I continue to do what works! I post roll every day! I keep my word! I've been a little short on the activity side of the equation. I'm working on that these days?.
Thanks May 2008! Wouldn't be here without you guys and the fine quitters on this site!
What are you willing to do to quit and stay that way?
There is only one correct answer!
Congrats on 9 years!
Ready - Day 3,300Seriously..3300?
Goo times!
They are dealing with a troll in May 2017 group. Reminded me of a troll we had in my group, May 2008. That dude was EPIC! "Theboss". The dude drove us mad! It wasn't funny back then. But now I find it quite hilarious.
NAFAR!
Ready - Day 3,342These are the post that keep me going. When I struggle, I think of post like this one and know that I have to have faith it gets better. Without that faith it is easy to ask what the point is and does it matter. Thanks Ready for keeping my faith strong.
I read a post and smiled today. I remembered doing exactly what he did so many years ago. The people here get it. They know what you are going through and more importantly they know how to quit and stay that way!
I am damn proud of every one of these quitters because I know what it takes to quit. It's absolutely one of the hardest things you will ever do. AT FIRST!
Here's the good part,
It gets so much better. So much so that even if I tried to explain how great things will get, you would probably not believe me. I have not had a serious crave in at least six or seven YEARS! My quality of life has improved like you can't even imagine. life is great when you're not a slave to the can. Again, I'm not cured. I'm only one dip away from a can a day. I will continue to do what keeps me free. I will post roll and keep my word.
Quitting will be one of the most rewarding things you could ever do!
You can do this!
Ready - Day 3,351So flipping true. Dam it I hate when someone has the tools and loses the battle. SHIT!
Remember how we keep telling you that you can never have "just one" and that it is a lie we tell ourselves?
The following was posted today in July 2017 quit group. Who posted it matters not.
"My original quit began on January 1, 2007, I remained quit until mid August 2009. My moment of weakness came while on a golf course with friends when I had a cigar. Its not something that I usually do on the golf course but it sounded good at the time. That event was the exactly starting moment of my cave. About a week after that cigar on the golf course I was out with a friend who chewed. I thought to myself "why can I just have one little pinch of dip?" the cigar didn't seem to effect me so why would one little pinch. That lead to me buying a tin a couple days after that. I remember having one dip out of that tin and then throwing it out the window of my car. What followed next was me finding out that my wife was cheating on my, that when I really said fuck it and started chewing full time again. I remember thinking to myself numerous times "I can quit again next week." that turned into 7 1/2 years."
You can never have just one! Period! Read that last sentence of the quote above again. That was the nic bitch saying Checkmate motherfucker, you're mine! We are only one dip away from a can a day!
IMHO, alcohol and "just one" are two of the most common quit killers.
Ready - Day 3396Gold.. Thanks Ready
rkymtnman posted the following in May 17 today in response to the HOF Blues...
"The interesting thing for me remains how different many folks "stories" really are. Corn referenced loving it and still loving the smell of it. I can relate to this. Ready talks about reading posts from you guys and remembering the feeling but getting to a point where the "door was closed".
I remember wanting to get to that point where I could honestly say I had closed the door....still to this day, I am not sure I can say that. The beauty is, I don't have to. I remember hating chewing....hating to have to deal with it. finding a spitter, not able to talk to my wife because my mouth was full, I had no spitter and we were driving....praying for a red light so I could open the door and empty my mouth. I hated having to deal with being an addict dipper but I will admit to loving "the act of chewing". That is where Smokey Mountain came in for me. When I had an itch (and if I do to this day), a can of SMC will scratch that itch and I can move on.
One thing Ready said that ALWAYS rang in my pea brain was "I just don't do that anymore". I repeated that statement over and over in my head thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands of times. I just don't use that shit anymore. That doesn't mean the door is closed....doesn't mean I am quit forever.....just take it on face value. I don't use that shit anymore.
Don't worry about where you might be at in this journey. The most important thing is getting on roll, making that promise and worrying about tomorrow if the good Lord gives you that gift and you wake up in the morning. Trust that everything will work itself out in time....that time can range from months to years. For me, it was years. For some of my 409 brothers, it was months. I felt like I had to fight tooth and nail for years. In retrospect, I am not sure it was that bad but it sure felt like it at the time. I was always looking to where I thought I should be instead of remaining focused on today. Once I learned to focus on today, I realized forever was being worked out in the process.
There has been some seriously great shit in here the past few weeks and I feel privileged to have been able to read through it all. You guys are absolutely crushing it. The real fun begins when you get to get involved the the quits of some new guys and you can experience it for yourself."
I couldn't be prouder of my May17 brothers and sister. They are indeed "Absolutely crushing it!"
Congratulations on another building block, 34 times you have hit the HOF bud.Thank you Sir!
Thanks for everything you do around here. You rock, 'clap'
Congratulations my brother! Thanks fir all you do around here! Just throwing numbers around that high helps everyone see there is definitely hope ODAAT!Quote from: DonkeyMNCongratulations on another building block, 34 times you have hit the HOF bud.Thank you Sir!
Thanks for everything you do around here. You rock, 'clap'
Being quit is normal for me!
You will get there!
Congrats Ready on 35 floors of quit.Thanks brother! You folks in May-17 are stackin up the numbers as well. Damn proud of you guys!
Unreal number brother, thanks for all you do here, and hope your back feels good!
Ready - Day 3,594Thanks for hanging around and spreading the quit knowledge, it is definitely appreciated and needed!
You are not alone!
Quitting is not hopeless!
Just one more!Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,594Thanks for hanging around and spreading the quit knowledge, it is definitely appreciated and needed!
You are not alone!
Quitting is not hopeless!
Ready - Day 3,654 (Ten Years Today)Congrats on 10 years quit!!
I recall that I had wanted to quit for years. I tried to quit many many times. I tried and tried. I failed every single time. I recall being so angry at myself that I couldn't quit. I was frustrated. I was a damn slave and I knew it. And that really disgusted me.
On February 1, 2008, I discovered this site and my life changed forever!
The greatest change for me was the absolute transformation of my quality of life. I will never get back All of the time I spent feeding the master while disregarding everything important in my life.
I would not be quit without the members of this site.
A special thanks to my May 2008 Brothers in the TTF! Thanks redtrain14, RC and Corn for always being there!
A very special thanks to the mods and admins who spend quite a bit of their own time doing what needs to be done to make this site what it is...The best place in the entire world to quit and stay quit!
You can do this!
This is an amazing milestone! Congrats and thanks Ready.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,654 (Ten Years Today)Congrats on 10 years quit!!
I recall that I had wanted to quit for years. I tried to quit many many times. I tried and tried. I failed every single time. I recall being so angry at myself that I couldn't quit. I was frustrated. I was a damn slave and I knew it. And that really disgusted me.
On February 1, 2008, I discovered this site and my life changed forever!
The greatest change for me was the absolute transformation of my quality of life. I will never get back All of the time I spent feeding the master while disregarding everything important in my life.
I would not be quit without the members of this site.
A special thanks to my May 2008 Brothers in the TTF! Thanks redtrain14, RC and Corn for always being there!
A very special thanks to the mods and admins who spend quite a bit of their own time doing what needs to be done to make this site what it is...The best place in the entire world to quit and stay quit!
You can do this!
A Decaquit of excellent proportions! May 08 TTF rocks!Quote from: ChickDipThis is an amazing milestone! Congrats and thanks Ready.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,654 (Ten Years Today)Congrats on 10 years quit!!
I recall that I had wanted to quit for years. I tried to quit many many times. I tried and tried. I failed every single time. I recall being so angry at myself that I couldn't quit. I was frustrated. I was a damn slave and I knew it. And that really disgusted me.
On February 1, 2008, I discovered this site and my life changed forever!
The greatest change for me was the absolute transformation of my quality of life. I will never get back All of the time I spent feeding the master while disregarding everything important in my life.
I would not be quit without the members of this site.
A special thanks to my May 2008 Brothers in the TTF! Thanks redtrain14, RC and Corn for always being there!
A very special thanks to the mods and admins who spend quite a bit of their own time doing what needs to be done to make this site what it is...The best place in the entire world to quit and stay quit!
You can do this!
Congrats on the decade of quit!!! Thanks for staying around and helping us all quit!!Quote from: ChristopherJA Decaquit of excellent proportions! May 08 TTF rocks!Quote from: ChickDipThis is an amazing milestone! Congrats and thanks Ready.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,654 (Ten Years Today)Congrats on 10 years quit!!
I recall that I had wanted to quit for years. I tried to quit many many times. I tried and tried. I failed every single time. I recall being so angry at myself that I couldn't quit. I was frustrated. I was a damn slave and I knew it. And that really disgusted me.
On February 1, 2008, I discovered this site and my life changed forever!
The greatest change for me was the absolute transformation of my quality of life. I will never get back All of the time I spent feeding the master while disregarding everything important in my life.
I would not be quit without the members of this site.
A special thanks to my May 2008 Brothers in the TTF! Thanks redtrain14, RC and Corn for always being there!
A very special thanks to the mods and admins who spend quite a bit of their own time doing what needs to be done to make this site what it is...The best place in the entire world to quit and stay quit!
You can do this!
Congrats Ready!! Thanks for the support to me and thanks for the example that you are for the site. Much respect for you and what you do.Quote from: DonkeyMNCongrats on the decade of quit!!! Thanks for staying around and helping us all quit!!Quote from: ChristopherJA Decaquit of excellent proportions! May 08 TTF rocks!Quote from: ChickDipThis is an amazing milestone! Congrats and thanks Ready.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,654 (Ten Years Today)Congrats on 10 years quit!!
I recall that I had wanted to quit for years. I tried to quit many many times. I tried and tried. I failed every single time. I recall being so angry at myself that I couldn't quit. I was frustrated. I was a damn slave and I knew it. And that really disgusted me.
On February 1, 2008, I discovered this site and my life changed forever!
The greatest change for me was the absolute transformation of my quality of life. I will never get back All of the time I spent feeding the master while disregarding everything important in my life.
I would not be quit without the members of this site.
A special thanks to my May 2008 Brothers in the TTF! Thanks redtrain14, RC and Corn for always being there!
A very special thanks to the mods and admins who spend quite a bit of their own time doing what needs to be done to make this site what it is...The best place in the entire world to quit and stay quit!
You can do this!
Well done! 10 years! Thank you for showing us the way.Quote from: batdadCongrats Ready!! Thanks for the support to me and thanks for the example that you are for the site. Much respect for you and what you do.Quote from: DonkeyMNCongrats on the decade of quit!!! Thanks for staying around and helping us all quit!!Quote from: ChristopherJA Decaquit of excellent proportions! May 08 TTF rocks!Quote from: ChickDipThis is an amazing milestone! Congrats and thanks Ready.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,654 (Ten Years Today)Congrats on 10 years quit!!
I recall that I had wanted to quit for years. I tried to quit many many times. I tried and tried. I failed every single time. I recall being so angry at myself that I couldn't quit. I was frustrated. I was a damn slave and I knew it. And that really disgusted me.
On February 1, 2008, I discovered this site and my life changed forever!
The greatest change for me was the absolute transformation of my quality of life. I will never get back All of the time I spent feeding the master while disregarding everything important in my life.
I would not be quit without the members of this site.
A special thanks to my May 2008 Brothers in the TTF! Thanks redtrain14, RC and Corn for always being there!
A very special thanks to the mods and admins who spend quite a bit of their own time doing what needs to be done to make this site what it is...The best place in the entire world to quit and stay quit!
You can do this!
Never Again For Any Reason!!
Attaboy ready! Thanks for paving the quit roadQuote from: BrianGWell done! 10 years! Thank you for showing us the way.Quote from: batdadCongrats Ready!! Thanks for the support to me and thanks for the example that you are for the site. Much respect for you and what you do.Quote from: DonkeyMNCongrats on the decade of quit!!! Thanks for staying around and helping us all quit!!Quote from: ChristopherJA Decaquit of excellent proportions! May 08 TTF rocks!Quote from: ChickDipThis is an amazing milestone! Congrats and thanks Ready.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,654 (Ten Years Today)Congrats on 10 years quit!!
I recall that I had wanted to quit for years. I tried to quit many many times. I tried and tried. I failed every single time. I recall being so angry at myself that I couldn't quit. I was frustrated. I was a damn slave and I knew it. And that really disgusted me.
On February 1, 2008, I discovered this site and my life changed forever!
The greatest change for me was the absolute transformation of my quality of life. I will never get back All of the time I spent feeding the master while disregarding everything important in my life.
I would not be quit without the members of this site.
A special thanks to my May 2008 Brothers in the TTF! Thanks redtrain14, RC and Corn for always being there!
A very special thanks to the mods and admins who spend quite a bit of their own time doing what needs to be done to make this site what it is...The best place in the entire world to quit and stay quit!
You can do this!
Never Again For Any Reason!!
'oh yeah' Grats Ready, when the boards have needed a cool head, you've always stepped up.Quote from: CandoitAttaboy ready! Thanks for paving the quit roadQuote from: BrianGWell done! 10 years! Thank you for showing us the way.Quote from: batdadCongrats Ready!! Thanks for the support to me and thanks for the example that you are for the site. Much respect for you and what you do.Quote from: DonkeyMNCongrats on the decade of quit!!! Thanks for staying around and helping us all quit!!Quote from: ChristopherJA Decaquit of excellent proportions! May 08 TTF rocks!Quote from: ChickDipThis is an amazing milestone! Congrats and thanks Ready.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,654 (Ten Years Today)Congrats on 10 years quit!!
I recall that I had wanted to quit for years. I tried to quit many many times. I tried and tried. I failed every single time. I recall being so angry at myself that I couldn't quit. I was frustrated. I was a damn slave and I knew it. And that really disgusted me.
On February 1, 2008, I discovered this site and my life changed forever!
The greatest change for me was the absolute transformation of my quality of life. I will never get back All of the time I spent feeding the master while disregarding everything important in my life.
I would not be quit without the members of this site.
A special thanks to my May 2008 Brothers in the TTF! Thanks redtrain14, RC and Corn for always being there!
A very special thanks to the mods and admins who spend quite a bit of their own time doing what needs to be done to make this site what it is...The best place in the entire world to quit and stay quit!
You can do this!
Never Again For Any Reason!!
A belated congrats, Ready! Thanks for paving the way for all of us!!!Quote from: pab1964'oh yeah' Grats Ready, when the boards have needed a cool head, you've always stepped up.Quote from: CandoitAttaboy ready! Thanks for paving the quit roadQuote from: BrianGWell done! 10 years! Thank you for showing us the way.Quote from: batdadCongrats Ready!! Thanks for the support to me and thanks for the example that you are for the site. Much respect for you and what you do.Quote from: DonkeyMNCongrats on the decade of quit!!! Thanks for staying around and helping us all quit!!Quote from: ChristopherJA Decaquit of excellent proportions! May 08 TTF rocks!Quote from: ChickDipThis is an amazing milestone! Congrats and thanks Ready.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,654 (Ten Years Today)Congrats on 10 years quit!!
I recall that I had wanted to quit for years. I tried to quit many many times. I tried and tried. I failed every single time. I recall being so angry at myself that I couldn't quit. I was frustrated. I was a damn slave and I knew it. And that really disgusted me.
On February 1, 2008, I discovered this site and my life changed forever!
The greatest change for me was the absolute transformation of my quality of life. I will never get back All of the time I spent feeding the master while disregarding everything important in my life.
I would not be quit without the members of this site.
A special thanks to my May 2008 Brothers in the TTF! Thanks redtrain14, RC and Corn for always being there!
A very special thanks to the mods and admins who spend quite a bit of their own time doing what needs to be done to make this site what it is...The best place in the entire world to quit and stay quit!
You can do this!
Never Again For Any Reason!!
Thank you!
Day 86 bro, proud with youCongrats on 86 days of freedom!!!
Ready - Day 3,74010 years..... Salty....... Good.
Quitting is worth it!
It's a great day to be alive!
Two of my favorite quitters in the same post. It's like.......gold.Quote from: ReadyReady - Day 3,74010 years..... Salty....... Good.
Quitting is worth it!
It's a great day to be alive!
Appreciate your Quit.
Rawls 1257
Ready - Day 3771Thank you to all that donated and that have donated in the past. I know everyone has their own issues. It is great to see people helping others, even when those others are complete strangers to you. Makes me proud!
Cancer is a very real threat. As of this date, I am cancer free. Some have not been so fortunate. Help if you can.
Kenny's most recent update (https://www.killthecan.org/kenny-cancer-update/)
His Gofundme site (https://www.gofundme.com/qt9nz3kk?viewupdates=1&rcid=r01-152728902147-84332b8338954e94)