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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: In-com-plete on February 17, 2009, 02:20:00 PM
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I've been roaming the board here for about a week now. Decided to sign up last Thursday but hadn't quit yet so I didn't really think it was appropriate.
Been dipping since 9th grade. 1991. Well, I quit for about a year in '98. Still bummed an occasional dip off a friend back then. And left some Levi in my golf bag for only when I golfed. But got hooked again when I was playing golf in college. Couldn't have tobacco in tournaments so I couldn't chew. Started using bandits in the tournaments and it eventually got me back to dipping.
Since late '99 until now Copenhagen has been a huge part of my life. 30 minute dip before I brush my teeth and leave for work in the morning (so I could take my morning dump). I'd get 7 or 8 dips at work and another 3 or so in the evening.
But for the past year or so I've been cutting back. Didn't hardly dip while at home on weeknights and slowed up a lot on the weekends. A month or so ago I limited myself to 2 dips in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, and 1 in the evening. Two weeks ago, I made it down to just 1 or 2 dips a day. The first being on my ride home from work and only a second if I stayed up to watch a little TV when my wife went to bed.
Anyway, I have about 1/4 of a can of dried up Copenhagen on the counter in my kitchen. Haven't touched it since Friday evening.
So why am I quitting? Got a little girl on the way. She's due March 11th and I promised my wife I'd quit before the baby comes. Really, I've been wanting to "kill the can" for a few years now. Always said "yeah, I'll quit again someday" but never had that goal date or whatever.
So here I am. 3 days and counting. Thank god for toothpicks and Hooch.
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I've been roaming the board here for about a week now. Decided to sign up last Thursday but hadn't quit yet so I didn't really think it was appropriate.
Been dipping since 9th grade. 1991. Well, I quit for about a year in '98. Still bummed an occasional dip off a friend back then. And left some Levi in my golf bag for only when I golfed. But got hooked again when I was playing golf in college. Couldn't have tobacco in tournaments so I couldn't chew. Started using bandits in the tournaments and it eventually got me back to dipping.
Since late '99 until now Copenhagen has been a huge part of my life. 30 minute dip before I brush my teeth and leave for work in the morning (so I could take my morning dump). I'd get 7 or 8 dips at work and another 3 or so in the evening.
But for the past year or so I've been cutting back. Didn't hardly dip while at home on weeknights and slowed up a lot on the weekends. A month or so ago I limited myself to 2 dips in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, and 1 in the evening. Two weeks ago, I made it down to just 1 or 2 dips a day. The first being on my ride home from work and only a second if I stayed up to watch a little TV when my wife went to bed.
Anyway, I have about 1/4 of a can of dried up Copenhagen on the counter in my kitchen. Haven't touched it since Friday evening.
So why am I quitting? Got a little girl on the way. She's due March 11th and I promised my wife I'd quit before the baby comes. Really, I've been wanting to "kill the can" for a few years now. Always said "yeah, I'll quit again someday" but never had that goal date or whatever.
So here I am. 3 days and counting. Thank god for toothpicks and Hooch.
Good choice my friend! You have done what I never could and control my intake of snuff- it increased as time went by, especially close to a quit. Congrats on your baby and that gives you every reason to make this the final quit!
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I debated replying to your post but could relate in a couple ways so here goes. I have two children under the age of 4, best thing that ever happened to me. Did you know children who's parents use tobacco are 50% more likely to use than the average kid? That freaks me out. I hope your quit sticks and you don't have to answer questions about "what's that in your mouth dad?" or "why do you spit in the bottle?"
I'm only on day 2 of my quit but have been through this before having attained the HOF last year. Still processing through how my initial quit failed and would have to say complacency seems to be the biggest reason. Stopped posting roll and the downward spiral began.
I will never forget the feeling of accomplishment when I hit the HOF followed by the super shitty feeling of failure when I caved. This site is extremely helpful in your quit. My advice, don't turn your back on it unless you have one hell of a support network in place. I turned my back and paid the price, don't make the same mistake I did. I wouldn't be back here today unless I knew how effective this site can be.
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LOOT was good with the postÂ…actually enjoyed the postÂ…until right here!
Anyway, I have about 1/4 of a can of dried up Copenhagen on the counter in my kitchen. Haven't touched it since Friday evening.
DonÂ’t be a doosh. Trophy cans are a reallyÂ…really bad fuckin idea. HowÂ’s about you flush the fuckin can o deth as soon as you walk your happy little ass in the kitchen this afternoon? You are an addict friend. No better than a road side crack whore slingin pussy for a rock. Chances are youÂ’ll be adding water to your dried out stash in the near future if it remains accessible. You are finished. You are clean. You crossed the line of no return. You are a quitter. A fuckin man mountain of awesomeness (thanks Mr. Urlacher). You are a fuckin disciple of the Church of LOOT. Be fruitfulÂ…multiply the quitterificness of clean.
Another thoughtÂ…as an addictÂ…LOOT would bet youÂ’ve lied to, cheated on, and stolen from everyone you hold dear over your affair with Copenhagen. Your unborn child will just be the next in line. Quit for you manÂ…only you. Quitting for others will only lead to the addict resenting the one he perceives as the roadblock in the path of his continued indulgence. Think about it.
The one exception is that you have yet to lie to anyone hereÂ…especially LOOT. Your salvation lies within the confines of this domain. Used properlyÂ…you will have what youÂ’ve yet been able to achieve alone.
Before you get your panties all in a wad over LOOTÂ’s observationsÂ…know that everything LOOT typedÂ…LOOT lived. NowÂ…congrats on the quitÂ…make yourself a fixture here for a while and youÂ’ll succeed.
Be clean friend.
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LOOT was good with the postÂ…actually enjoyed the postÂ…until right here!
Anyway, I have about 1/4 of a can of dried up Copenhagen on the counter in my kitchen. Haven't touched it since Friday evening.
DonÂ’t be a doosh. Trophy cans are a reallyÂ…really bad fuckin idea. HowÂ’s about you flush the fuckin can o deth as soon as you walk your happy little ass in the kitchen this afternoon? You are an addict friend. No better than a road side crack whore slingin pussy for a rock. Chances are youÂ’ll be adding water to your dried out stash in the near future if it remains accessible. You are finished. You are clean. You crossed the line of no return. You are a quitter. A fuckin man mountain of awesomeness (thanks Mr. Urlacher). You are a fuckin disciple of the Church of LOOT. Be fruitfulÂ…multiply the quitterificness of clean.
Another thoughtÂ…as an addictÂ…LOOT would bet youÂ’ve lied to, cheated on, and stolen from everyone you hold dear over your affair with Copenhagen. Your unborn child will just be the next in line. Quit for you manÂ…only you. Quitting for others will only lead to the addict resenting the one he perceives as the roadblock in the path of his continued indulgence. Think about it.
The one exception is that you have yet to lie to anyone hereÂ…especially LOOT. Your salvation lies within the confines of this domain. Used properlyÂ…you will have what youÂ’ve yet been able to achieve alone.
Before you get your panties all in a wad over LOOTÂ’s observationsÂ…know that everything LOOT typedÂ…LOOT lived. NowÂ…congrats on the quitÂ…make yourself a fixture here for a while and youÂ’ll succeed.
Be clean friend.
Well Mr. In-com-plete, I believe you have just been given sumpin of a quit blessing. So I will suggest that each day right after you post roll in your group of May 09, go to September 05 and post your promise there too. Only goo things will happen as long as you keep your word.
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LOOT was good with the postÂ…actually enjoyed the postÂ…until right here!
Anyway, I have about 1/4 of a can of dried up Copenhagen on the counter in my kitchen. Haven't touched it since Friday evening.
DonÂ’t be a doosh. Trophy cans are a reallyÂ…really bad fuckin idea. HowÂ’s about you flush the fuckin can o deth as soon as you walk your happy little ass in the kitchen this afternoon? You are an addict friend. No better than a road side crack whore slingin pussy for a rock. Chances are youÂ’ll be adding water to your dried out stash in the near future if it remains accessible. You are finished. You are clean. You crossed the line of no return. You are a quitter. A fuckin man mountain of awesomeness (thanks Mr. Urlacher). You are a fuckin disciple of the Church of LOOT. Be fruitfulÂ…multiply the quitterificness of clean.
Another thoughtÂ…as an addictÂ…LOOT would bet youÂ’ve lied to, cheated on, and stolen from everyone you hold dear over your affair with Copenhagen. Your unborn child will just be the next in line. Quit for you manÂ…only you. Quitting for others will only lead to the addict resenting the one he perceives as the roadblock in the path of his continued indulgence. Think about it.
The one exception is that you have yet to lie to anyone hereÂ…especially LOOT. Your salvation lies within the confines of this domain. Used properlyÂ…you will have what youÂ’ve yet been able to achieve alone.
Before you get your panties all in a wad over LOOTÂ’s observationsÂ…know that everything LOOT typedÂ…LOOT lived. NowÂ…congrats on the quitÂ…make yourself a fixture here for a while and youÂ’ll succeed.
Be clean friend.
Well Mr. In-com-plete, I believe you have just been given sumpin of a quit blessing. So I will suggest that each day right after you post roll in your group of May 09, go to September 05 and post your promise there too. Only goo things will happen as long as you keep your word.
nice...LOOT aint had a convert in damned near a year :)
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LOOT was good with the postÂ…actually enjoyed the postÂ…until right here!
Anyway, I have about 1/4 of a can of dried up Copenhagen on the counter in my kitchen. Haven't touched it since Friday evening.
DonÂ’t be a doosh. Trophy cans are a reallyÂ…really bad fuckin idea. HowÂ’s about you flush the fuckin can o deth as soon as you walk your happy little ass in the kitchen this afternoon? You are an addict friend. No better than a road side crack whore slingin pussy for a rock. Chances are youÂ’ll be adding water to your dried out stash in the near future if it remains accessible. You are finished. You are clean. You crossed the line of no return. You are a quitter. A fuckin man mountain of awesomeness (thanks Mr. Urlacher). You are a fuckin disciple of the Church of LOOT. Be fruitfulÂ…multiply the quitterificness of clean.
Another thoughtÂ…as an addictÂ…LOOT would bet youÂ’ve lied to, cheated on, and stolen from everyone you hold dear over your affair with Copenhagen. Your unborn child will just be the next in line. Quit for you manÂ…only you. Quitting for others will only lead to the addict resenting the one he perceives as the roadblock in the path of his continued indulgence. Think about it.
The one exception is that you have yet to lie to anyone hereÂ…especially LOOT. Your salvation lies within the confines of this domain. Used properlyÂ…you will have what youÂ’ve yet been able to achieve alone.
Before you get your panties all in a wad over LOOTÂ’s observationsÂ…know that everything LOOT typedÂ…LOOT lived. NowÂ…congrats on the quitÂ…make yourself a fixture here for a while and youÂ’ll succeed.
Be clean friend.
Well Mr. In-com-plete, I believe you have just been given sumpin of a quit blessing. So I will suggest that each day right after you post roll in your group of May 09, go to September 05 and post your promise there too. Only goo things will happen as long as you keep your word.
nice...LOOT aint had a convert in damned near a year :)
as it has been said...so let it be done father LooT...amen
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last activity 02.23.09
guess you is still kinda incomlete eh?
:rolleyes:
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Yesterday was my 365th day. Made it in to post roll call a little while ago. First roll call post in about 51 weeks. :lol:
But that doesn't mean I dipped anytime in there. It's just I knew I could quit without posting.
Do I miss it though? Not really. I carry a can of Hooch with me most everywhere I go. But it's been over a week since I've even opened the can. The stickers are wearing off actually. I opened it the day after christmas and I have about half a can left. Critisize if you want, but I very well could still be dipping if it wasn't for Hooch.
So to those people that thought I was back on the can since I wasn't posting . . . 'Finger' .
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Yesterday was my 365th day. Made it in to post roll call a little while ago. First roll call post in about 51 weeks. :lol:
But that doesn't mean I dipped anytime in there. It's just I knew I could quit without posting.
Do I miss it though? Not really. I carry a can of Hooch with me most everywhere I go. But it's been over a week since I've even opened the can. The stickers are wearing off actually. I opened it the day after christmas and I have about half a can left. Critisize if you want, but I very well could still be dipping if it wasn't for Hooch.
So to those people that thought I was back on the can since I wasn't posting . . . 'Finger' .
good for you, your the exception and not the rule however. Fact is your % chance that you will be successful is dramatically increased using a support group.If I could have quit on my own I would have. I couldn't.
Since you chose not to be a part of the site, I wonder why you feel you need to come back here ? In any case, glad you were able to stay quit for a year.
People kick booze without going to AA too, but generally some random ass dude doesn't walk into a meeting and say " hi fellow alchoholics, can I have my one year chip, and I did it without a meeting or a sponsor!!, look at me yay me"
Just sayin, yaaaay you, nice job , but buzz off.
sM
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Yesterday was my 365th day. Made it in to post roll call a little while ago. First roll call post in about 51 weeks.  :lol:
But that doesn't mean I dipped anytime in there. It's just I knew I could quit without posting.
Do I miss it though? Not really. I carry a can of Hooch with me most everywhere I go. But it's been over a week since I've even opened the can. The stickers are wearing off actually. I opened it the day after christmas and I have about half a can left. Critisize if you want, but I very well could still be dipping if it wasn't for Hooch.
So to those people that thought I was back on the can since I wasn't posting . . . 'Finger' .
good for you, your the exception and not the rule however. Fact is your % chance that you will be successful is dramatically increased using a support group.If I could have quit on my own I would have. I couldn't.
Since you chose not to be a part of the site, I wonder why you feel you need to come back here ? In any case, glad you were able to stay quit for a year.
People kick booze without going to AA too, but generally some random ass dude doesn't walk into a meeting and say " hi fellow alchoholics, can I have my one year chip, and I did it without a meeting or a sponsor!!, look at me yay me"
Just sayin, yaaaay you, nice job , but buzz off.
sM
'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup' 'crackup'
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You know what man . . . fuck you!
I signed up on this site about a year ago because I thought it would help me quit. Didn't keep coming back because I realized I don't need a sponsor or to post here every fucking day to quit dipping.
I quit dipping because I wanted to. So when I decided I wanted to, I promised myself, my wife, and my family I was quitting. I didn't have to come in here and post every GD day to a bunch of strangers.
So 1 year and 1 day later, as I'm talking at work about it being a year now, I thought about this site. So I log in and post in my roll call and say it's been a year.
After that I looked up my one and only thread and decided to post in it because "loot" assumed I hadn't quit because, god forbid, I hadn't logged in forever.
Then I ended up reading various threads and whatnot and I realized another reason I quit coming to this site.
Half the people on here are assholes.
But have a good day Skoal Monster and MSHowell and anybody else that thinks they're better than me because they post here every day. Or anybody that believes if you don't post every day it's not really quiting.
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You know what man . . . fuck you!
I signed up on this site about a year ago because I thought it would help me quit. Didn't keep coming back because I realized I don't need a sponsor or to post here every fucking day to quit dipping.
I quit dipping because I wanted to. So when I decided I wanted to, I promised myself, my wife, and my family I was quitting. I didn't have to come in here and post every GD day to a bunch of strangers.
So 1 year and 1 day later, as I'm talking at work about it being a year now, I thought about this site. So I log in and post in my roll call and say it's been a year.
After that I looked up my one and only thread and decided to post in it because "loot" assumed I hadn't quit because, god forbid, I hadn't logged in forever.
Then I ended up reading various threads and whatnot and I realized another reason I quit coming to this site.
Half the people on here are assholes.
But have a good day Skoal Monster and MSHowell and anybody else that thinks they're better than me because they post here every day. Or anybody that believes if you don't post every day it's not really quiting.
I never said I was better than you, and neither did the Loot. (Actually I am though, and judging by your avatar Im way better looking too, and the Loot is dead sexy so I'm pretty sure were both better than you)
Im truly happy that you are quit, I wouldn't wish a nicotine addiction on my worst enemy.
I don't get your motivation for stopping in. Why? You want a cookie?
Again, you wouldn't walk into an AA meeting and say I quit and I didn't need your 12 steps or a sponsor to do it. Glad you didn't need this to quit, but I did and do, and so do others. I found your post to be inflammatory and in poor taste. You walk into a house full of recovering addicts and proclaim that you are a mighty quitter and you didn't need help. What's your point?
Other things you may consider doing today,
Drive 200 miles per hour then hold a press conference that you never were a NASCAR driver and you did not need any professional lessons on tightly gripping the stick. But you made it around the track and now your most likely the next Ricky Bobby.
Put a bandaid on your post coital bleeding asshole and then call the cheif of medicine at the Mayo clinic and tell him you never went to med school and that you have your own theory on how to cure herpes that involves a 9 Iron, a shaved weasel, a boiled cabbage and a tube of KY jelly.
Build yourself a house made out of straw and bullshit, then call the building department and tell em that your not infact a contractor, but your house is super awesome and a general knowledge of engineering is uneccesary for actual building.
I don't know, maybe sleeping at a holiday inn express makes you an expert, maybe not. But whats your point. Seems to me your either a troll, or your looking for validation for some reason. So ok your validated nice quit. Glad that worked for you, would I recommend it to anybody else? no I'd recommend they use the support of the group to help break the addiction. The chance of successfully quitting is much much higher than going it alone.
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You know what man . . . fuck you!
I signed up on this site about a year ago because I thought it would help me quit. Didn't keep coming back because I realized I don't need a sponsor or to post here every fucking day to quit dipping.
I quit dipping because I wanted to. So when I decided I wanted to, I promised myself, my wife, and my family I was quitting. I didn't have to come in here and post every GD day to a bunch of strangers.
So 1 year and 1 day later, as I'm talking at work about it being a year now, I thought about this site. So I log in and post in my roll call and say it's been a year.Â
After that I looked up my one and only thread and decided to post in it because "loot" assumed I hadn't quit because, god forbid, I hadn't logged in forever.
Then I ended up reading various threads and whatnot and I realized another reason I quit coming to this site.Â
Half the people on here are assholes.Â
But have a good day Skoal Monster and MSHowell and anybody else that thinks they're better than me because they post here every day. Or anybody that believes if you don't post every day it's not really quiting.
I never said I was better than you, and neither did the Loot. (Actually I am though, and judging by your avatar Im way better looking too, and the Loot is dead sexy so I'm pretty sure were both better than you)
Im truly happy that you are quit, I wouldn't wish a nicotine addiction on my worst enemy.
I don't get your motivation for stopping in. Why? You want a cookie?
Again, you wouldn't walk into an AA meeting and say I quit and I didn't need your 12 steps or a sponsor to do it. Glad you didn't need this to quit, but I did and do, and so do others. I found your post to be inflammatory and in poor taste. You walk into a house full of recovering addicts and proclaim that you are a mighty quitter and you didn't need help. What's your point?
Other things you may consider doing today,
Drive 200 miles per hour then hold a press conference that you never were a NASCAR driver and you did not need any professional lessons on tightly gripping the stick. But you made it around the track and now your most likely the next Ricky Bobby.
Put a bandaid on your post coital bleeding asshole and then call the cheif of medicine at the Mayo clinic and tell him you never went to med school and that you have your own theory on how to cure herpes that involves a 9 Iron, a shaved weasel, a boiled cabbage and a tube of KY jelly.
Build yourself a house made out of straw and bullshit, then call the building department and tell em that your not infact a contractor, but your house is super awesome and a general knowledge of engineering is uneccesary for actual building.
I don't know, maybe sleeping at a holiday inn express makes you an expert, maybe not. But whats your point. Seems to me your either a troll, or your looking for validation for some reason. So ok your validated nice quit. Glad that worked for you, would I recommend it to anybody else? no I'd recommend they use the support of the group to help break the addiction. The chance of successfully quitting is much much higher than going it alone.
Great job quitting on your own this past year. I mean that. Nobody here thinks they're better because they post everyday. Nobody thinks you're less quit because you don't. Do watcha gotta do to stay quit. But I'll take quitting with a bunch of "strangers" that'll be there if I need them. You obviously haven't spent enough time around this place to even figure out its basic premise. Your attitude however does help me understand why you disappeared from our group.
I post because it helps me.
I post because it might help someone else.
I post because my presence might make someone stay quit one more day.
I post because not everyone can quit on their own.
I post because this place would be pretty useless with the "I got mine" approach.
I post because each person I help makes my own resolve that much stronger.
Thank you for helping me remember why I'm here.
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Half the people on here are assholes.
NO, we are all assholes.
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Half the people on here are assholes.Â
NO, we are all assholes.
I'm not an A-hole, you're an A-hole! :angry:
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FUall
bitches
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Half the people on here are assholes.Â
NO, we are all assholes.
I'm not an A-hole, you're an A-hole! :angry:
well congratulations one the one year and one day of doing it by yourself! You should be bragging, but just because you have the Iron Mike Attitude, doesn't mean we all do. I agree your mind does have to be right to quit, but with the support of others it's a little easier to acheive the same goal.......so don't come in my house and walk your shitty boots on my carpet.....got it?
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Fuck this whole thread, i HAVE FUCKIN HEARTBURN
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2 years!
See you in a year!
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Waiting with baited breath...
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2 years!
See you in a year!
Great job, but you're just gonna anger the message board cool kids if you keep posting.
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Assuming this guy isn't a troll and he's been quit for two years, I'd say he owes a large part of his quit to this site. Someone on here pissed him off. I'd bet that when he has a crave, he fights it off by thinking about being able to come back in here and post another year.
Mr. incomplete, on your next post, you might consider shouting out a "thanks" to the member on here who pissed you off and aided your quit. Stay quit and I'll see you next year.
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I have made it to 3 years you sons a bitches!
36 months.
1095 days.
26280 hours.
1576800 minutes.
94608000 seconds.
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Outstanding brother. Congratulations.
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Assuming this guy isn't a troll and he's been quit for two years, I'd say he owes a large part of his quit to this site. Someone on here pissed him off. I'd bet that when he has a crave, he fights it off by thinking about being able to come back in here and post another year.
Mr. incomplete, on your next post, you might consider shouting out a "thanks" to the member on here who pissed you off and aided your quit. Stay quit and I'll see you next year.
I agree. Otherwise, he would have forgotten about this place long ago.
But, still no props to the assholes?
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Can you believe it's been 4 years now? :D
Where does the time go? 'qt'
See you next year! 'Finger'
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Can you believe it's been 4 years now? :D
Where does the time go? 'qt'
See you next year! 'Finger'
Since no one else is going to say it....I will........YOU ARE WELCOME!!! LMAO!!!!!
'boob' 'boob' 'boob' 'boob'
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Can you believe it's been 4 years now? :D
Where does the time go? 'qt'
See you next year! 'Finger'
Since no one else is going to say it....I will........YOU ARE WELCOME!!! LMAO!!!!!
'boob' 'boob' 'boob' 'boob'
I will jump in and say bullshit! Don't think he is a troll but he is :scowick: who did get butt hurt and will probably die using nicotine :pirate:
If he is quit 'clap' and 'FU' too! Thank you for your help and support! 'Finger'
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Can you believe it's been 4 years now?  :D
Where does the time go?  'qt'
See you next year!  'Finger'
Since no one else is going to say it....I will........YOU ARE WELCOME!!! LMAO!!!!!
'boob' 'boob' 'boob' 'boob'
I will jump in and say bullshit! Don't think he is a troll but he is :scowick: who did get butt hurt and will probably die using nicotine :pirate:
If he is quit 'clap' and 'FU' too! Thank you for your help and support! 'Finger'
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Can you believe it's been 4 years now? :D
Where does the time go? 'qt'
See you next year! 'Finger'
Slim shady!
Marshall Mathers is a KTC quitter?
Hi my name is,
Who, my name is
What, my name is
Wicky Wicky Wicky crop duster.
Congrats on 4 but if looking like eminem represents you, you set the bar low for yourself.
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Can you believe it's been 4 years now?  :D
Where does the time go?  'qt'
See you next year!  'Finger'
Slim shady!
Marshall Mathers is a KTC quitter?
Hi my name is,
Who, my name is
What, my name is
Wicky Wicky Wicky crop duster.
Congrats on 4 but if looking like eminem represents you, you set the bar low for yourself.
Might as well change his name to Punxsutawney Phil.
He pops his head in here once year, a few people make a fuss, but then he disappears and nobody gives a shit about him again for another year.
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This is some funny shit. I am laughing my ass off at a red light on the way to work. I don't give a s*** how this guy quits. But as for me and my quit house we will follow KTC.
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This is some funny shit. I am laughing my ass off at a red light on the way to work. I don't give a s*** how this guy quits. But as for me and my quit house we will follow KTC.
Booom....agreed!!