Doing it for real.

[rdad]

Congrats on 1-hundy, Paddy -- great effort, and look forward to seeing you around for another hundred. But let's just stick with +1 and go from there. Quit on.

Thanks Krusty and Sam. Thanks to every single one of you guys on here. I might not have participated as much as some folks. Don't think for one minute though that I don't give KTC credit. I know I could not have done it without the resource. While I might not have interacted on a daily basis I would often read and lurk around the website. In a sick sort of way knowing that others were suffering just like myself made it easier.

I plan on making this my life, this is just one part of a whole lifestyle change. Having said that! I have been doing all of my new life choices day by day. It makes it doable and as I hit nearly 30lbs of weight loss since quitting, a new job (improvement), new friendships both on and offline as well as an ever growing strong reputation in my field (recent compliments and such) I have to say I made the right choice.

For the new guys who might be lurking like I did, just know the KTC works.

You've come a long way! Huge congrats on a job well done. Keep going. And stay on the path!

[Paddington]

Congrats on 1-hundy, Paddy -- great effort, and look forward to seeing you around for another hundred. But let's just stick with +1 and go from there. Quit on.

Thanks Krusty and Sam. Thanks to every single one of you guys on here. I might not have participated as much as some folks. Don't think for one minute though that I don't give KTC credit. I know I could not have done it without the resource. While I might not have interacted on a daily basis I would often read and lurk around the website. In a sick sort of way knowing that others were suffering just like myself made it easier.

I plan on making this my life, this is just one part of a whole lifestyle change. Having said that! I have been doing all of my new life choices day by day. It makes it doable and as I hit nearly 30lbs of weight loss since quitting, a new job (improvement), new friendships both on and offline as well as an ever growing strong reputation in my field (recent compliments and such) I have to say I made the right choice.

For the new guys who might be lurking like I did, just know the KTC works.

[Krusty]

Congrats on 1-hundy, Paddy -- great effort, and look forward to seeing you around for another hundred. But let's just stick with +1 and go from there. Quit on.

[SAM83]

Glad to see you posting roll, hopping on the train and celebrating 100 days of freedom. Congratulations!

[SAM83]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

Garbage.

You had a contact 100% willing to post for you, and you half-assed sending a basic text each day.

"Please post day __ for me". Less than 30 seconds, that's 10. The BARE MINIMUM and you didn't do it.

You're lucky Nuke/ZC/monroe didn't place you on the cave list, because getting back from that this late would not have been fun. As for being in now, I mean, you're on the roll, you'll probably hit the hall. But when you don't care enough to hop on even once in that time and explain what's going on, why would anyone show it back when you reach the milestone with us?

Rule #1 - No excuses, post roll.

edit: your second reply did not change any of the above.

Cool story bro. You know what is totally awesome about today. I am 86 days without tobacco and feel great. So while I understand what you are trying to get at, you won't break me down! I feel bad, I explained myself. Keep typing hard ass remarks, I don't see how it is going to help in any way. If it is merely to get your feelings towards me off your chest, feel free. I will read over what you gotta say and respect your comments. I am quit, and I have no desire to continue using tobacco. I have expressed how much this site has helped, and I acknowledge the efforts of others.

Please forgive me for my rather rude post, but had you actually reached out and I blew you off I would deserve the finger pointing. I have a personal responsibility to apologize and thank 4 individuals who have been staying in touch. I have a responsibility to express a blanket apology to everyone on KTC, especially in my group and I have the responsibility to at least explain myself.

Anything else? Might ruin my perfect day.



'Sno' B) 'Sno'

Simply sick of people disappearing while the rest are showing that they take this seriously. You presented an apology and a set of pretty heinous circumstances. My apologies for the attack, especially since you were still in contact with folks from the site. I'm sure you have heard it, but I want to reinforce that nicotine doesn't take breaks. It's in those moments that you will be most vulnerable. A freakin text to one of your contacts is not too much to ask.

Quit on.

Still quitin on brother.

I am glad we have resolved any issues, and I meant no hard feelings.

On another note as an FYI for anyone that does care. I am golden on the new job and have told the other job (to which I am keeping part time) to fuck off until next month. The new job starts the 14th tentatively so I have no excuse not to post as I will be sitting on my ass catching up on TV and movies and doing my new found hobby of cooking as well as shooting and reloading.

I have gotten over almost all of the major hurdles that I associated with chewing. Driving, Filling out Paperwork on the job, waking up at odd hours and needing a jolt, and a few others. Let me reiterate that, I have decreased those hurdles. They are still there but only for a second and then the thought of having a turd in my mouth kicks in. Yea I said it, I think tobacco and tobacco juice is fucking disgusting.

I am so glad I did not start reloading as a chewer. That would be one fucking hard habit to kick and would have come at the cost of having to buy commercial ammo as I don't think an activity as mind numbing yet requiring high concentration could be separated from nicotine once paired.

Keep your quits up!

Ultimately, you being quit is what should be important to you. Just hope that you understand that this is a two way process; we all have shit going on in our life; jobs, asshole bosses, wives, children, school, people dying, life events, etc. and whatever. Posting roll everyday is your commitment to yourself and to your group and those supporting your group. It's the accountability part that I really think makes the difference. When I post YOU are a part of my accountability, can I count on you to be there? Or can I count on you just until the new job starts? Or are we just here when you need us? I really don't need an answer. Hoping you get the two way street part. I will be here and if at some time I want to back away, I will let those counting on me know that and not just disappear. As one of our fellow Bastards stated in another post, "I don't plan on posting roll while my diapers are being changed in the nursing home". This may not be forever, but while you are here the price of admission is posting roll and being a man of your word. Quit on Pad!

[Paddington]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

Garbage.

You had a contact 100% willing to post for you, and you half-assed sending a basic text each day.

"Please post day __ for me". Less than 30 seconds, that's 10. The BARE MINIMUM and you didn't do it.

You're lucky Nuke/ZC/monroe didn't place you on the cave list, because getting back from that this late would not have been fun. As for being in now, I mean, you're on the roll, you'll probably hit the hall. But when you don't care enough to hop on even once in that time and explain what's going on, why would anyone show it back when you reach the milestone with us?

Rule #1 - No excuses, post roll.

edit: your second reply did not change any of the above.

Cool story bro. You know what is totally awesome about today. I am 86 days without tobacco and feel great. So while I understand what you are trying to get at, you won't break me down! I feel bad, I explained myself. Keep typing hard ass remarks, I don't see how it is going to help in any way. If it is merely to get your feelings towards me off your chest, feel free. I will read over what you gotta say and respect your comments. I am quit, and I have no desire to continue using tobacco. I have expressed how much this site has helped, and I acknowledge the efforts of others.

Please forgive me for my rather rude post, but had you actually reached out and I blew you off I would deserve the finger pointing. I have a personal responsibility to apologize and thank 4 individuals who have been staying in touch. I have a responsibility to express a blanket apology to everyone on KTC, especially in my group and I have the responsibility to at least explain myself.

Anything else? Might ruin my perfect day.



'Sno' B) 'Sno'

Simply sick of people disappearing while the rest are showing that they take this seriously. You presented an apology and a set of pretty heinous circumstances. My apologies for the attack, especially since you were still in contact with folks from the site. I'm sure you have heard it, but I want to reinforce that nicotine doesn't take breaks. It's in those moments that you will be most vulnerable. A freakin text to one of your contacts is not too much to ask.

Quit on.

Still quitin on brother.

I am glad we have resolved any issues, and I meant no hard feelings.

On another note as an FYI for anyone that does care. I am golden on the new job and have told the other job (to which I am keeping part time) to fuck off until next month. The new job starts the 14th tentatively so I have no excuse not to post as I will be sitting on my ass catching up on TV and movies and doing my new found hobby of cooking as well as shooting and reloading.

I have gotten over almost all of the major hurdles that I associated with chewing. Driving, Filling out Paperwork on the job, waking up at odd hours and needing a jolt, and a few others. Let me reiterate that, I have decreased those hurdles. They are still there but only for a second and then the thought of having a turd in my mouth kicks in. Yea I said it, I think tobacco and tobacco juice is fucking disgusting.

I am so glad I did not start reloading as a chewer. That would be one fucking hard habit to kick and would have come at the cost of having to buy commercial ammo as I don't think an activity as mind numbing yet requiring high concentration could be separated from nicotine once paired.

Keep your quits up!

[Knockout]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

Garbage.

You had a contact 100% willing to post for you, and you half-assed sending a basic text each day.

"Please post day __ for me". Less than 30 seconds, that's 10. The BARE MINIMUM and you didn't do it.

You're lucky Nuke/ZC/monroe didn't place you on the cave list, because getting back from that this late would not have been fun. As for being in now, I mean, you're on the roll, you'll probably hit the hall. But when you don't care enough to hop on even once in that time and explain what's going on, why would anyone show it back when you reach the milestone with us?

Rule #1 - No excuses, post roll.

edit: your second reply did not change any of the above.

Cool story bro. You know what is totally awesome about today. I am 86 days without tobacco and feel great. So while I understand what you are trying to get at, you won't break me down! I feel bad, I explained myself. Keep typing hard ass remarks, I don't see how it is going to help in any way. If it is merely to get your feelings towards me off your chest, feel free. I will read over what you gotta say and respect your comments. I am quit, and I have no desire to continue using tobacco. I have expressed how much this site has helped, and I acknowledge the efforts of others.

Please forgive me for my rather rude post, but had you actually reached out and I blew you off I would deserve the finger pointing. I have a personal responsibility to apologize and thank 4 individuals who have been staying in touch. I have a responsibility to express a blanket apology to everyone on KTC, especially in my group and I have the responsibility to at least explain myself.

Anything else? Might ruin my perfect day.



'Sno' B) 'Sno'

Simply sick of people disappearing while the rest are showing that they take this seriously. You presented an apology and a set of pretty heinous circumstances. My apologies for the attack, especially since you were still in contact with folks from the site. I'm sure you have heard it, but I want to reinforce that nicotine doesn't take breaks. It's in those moments that you will be most vulnerable. A freakin text to one of your contacts is not too much to ask.

Quit on.

[jayd41]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

Garbage.

You had a contact 100% willing to post for you, and you half-assed sending a basic text each day.

"Please post day __ for me". Less than 30 seconds, that's 10. The BARE MINIMUM and you didn't do it.

You're lucky Nuke/ZC/monroe didn't place you on the cave list, because getting back from that this late would not have been fun. As for being in now, I mean, you're on the roll, you'll probably hit the hall. But when you don't care enough to hop on even once in that time and explain what's going on, why would anyone show it back when you reach the milestone with us?

Rule #1 - No excuses, post roll.

edit: your second reply did not change any of the above.

Cool story bro. You know what is totally awesome about today. I am 86 days without tobacco and feel great. So while I understand what you are trying to get at, you won't break me down! I feel bad, I explained myself. Keep typing hard ass remarks, I don't see how it is going to help in any way. If it is merely to get your feelings towards me off your chest, feel free. I will read over what you gotta say and respect your comments. I am quit, and I have no desire to continue using tobacco. I have expressed how much this site has helped, and I acknowledge the efforts of others.

Please forgive me for my rather rude post, but had you actually reached out and I blew you off I would deserve the finger pointing. I have a personal responsibility to apologize and thank 4 individuals who have been staying in touch. I have a responsibility to express a blanket apology to everyone on KTC, especially in my group and I have the responsibility to at least explain myself.

Anything else? Might ruin my perfect day.



'Sno' B) 'Sno'

you apologized...you're still quit...move on. posting roll is sacred and i get it. But you did apologize and thats good enough for me...hold that...its good enough for me if you become 100% from here to HOF...good enough?

[Paddington]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

Garbage.

You had a contact 100% willing to post for you, and you half-assed sending a basic text each day.

"Please post day __ for me". Less than 30 seconds, that's 10. The BARE MINIMUM and you didn't do it.

You're lucky Nuke/ZC/monroe didn't place you on the cave list, because getting back from that this late would not have been fun. As for being in now, I mean, you're on the roll, you'll probably hit the hall. But when you don't care enough to hop on even once in that time and explain what's going on, why would anyone show it back when you reach the milestone with us?

Rule #1 - No excuses, post roll.

edit: your second reply did not change any of the above.

Cool story bro. You know what is totally awesome about today. I am 86 days without tobacco and feel great. So while I understand what you are trying to get at, you won't break me down! I feel bad, I explained myself. Keep typing hard ass remarks, I don't see how it is going to help in any way. If it is merely to get your feelings towards me off your chest, feel free. I will read over what you gotta say and respect your comments. I am quit, and I have no desire to continue using tobacco. I have expressed how much this site has helped, and I acknowledge the efforts of others.

Please forgive me for my rather rude post, but had you actually reached out and I blew you off I would deserve the finger pointing. I have a personal responsibility to apologize and thank 4 individuals who have been staying in touch. I have a responsibility to express a blanket apology to everyone on KTC, especially in my group and I have the responsibility to at least explain myself.

Anything else? Might ruin my perfect day.



'Sno' B) 'Sno'

[apogeeammo]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

Garbage.

You had a contact 100% willing to post for you, and you half-assed sending a basic text each day.

"Please post day __ for me". Less than 30 seconds, that's 10. The BARE MINIMUM and you didn't do it.

You're lucky Nuke/ZC/monroe didn't place you on the cave list, because getting back from that this late would not have been fun. As for being in now, I mean, you're on the roll, you'll probably hit the hall. But when you don't care enough to hop on even once in that time and explain what's going on, why would anyone show it back when you reach the milestone with us?

Rule #1 - No excuses, post roll.

edit: your second reply did not change any of the above.

I don't know Knockout, I'm kind of reminded of the old joke about "What do you call the guy who graduates with the lowest grade from medical school?.......Doctor"

I have my doubts about the commitment too when someone doesn't post roll daily like I do but there are people who posted roll every day for years and then still caved.

If Paddington makes 100 days, he's in the HOF as far as I'm concerned! He'll be famous because he'll have made it 100 days without nicotine. It's something to be proud of no matter how you make it and I'm quit with you and with Paddington!

AA

[Knockout]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

Garbage.

You had a contact 100% willing to post for you, and you half-assed sending a basic text each day.

"Please post day __ for me". Less than 30 seconds, that's 10. The BARE MINIMUM and you didn't do it.

You're lucky Nuke/ZC/monroe didn't place you on the cave list, because getting back from that this late would not have been fun. As for being in now, I mean, you're on the roll, you'll probably hit the hall. But when you don't care enough to hop on even once in that time and explain what's going on, why would anyone show it back when you reach the milestone with us?

Rule #1 - No excuses, post roll.

edit: your second reply did not change any of the above.

[Paddington]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

'Popcorn'

Well I am back from HR. I gotta go do that pee cup test later this afternoon. Reading the union contract, I am getting a big upgrade from my previous job and what is more? Being tobacco free and proving I am results in even more cash in the pocket and even more "free" medical coverage.

Its a good thing I am quit.

Krusty has been a god send and has posted for me multiple times as well as today. I can't thank him enough. I also would like to thank zillahcowboy for checking in on me.

These last few weeks have been tough. I have been here before, this is not anything new. Wild Fires last year? Hurricane Sandy? All the bad weather this past winter? (just to be clear I was not deployed to Sandy, but had to back cover in areas where folks were) In fact if Zillah reads this he will know all about a fire a little bit north of where I assume he lives with that name? I was on the clock for essentially 2 months straight during that fiasco. What is different is how I feel. I feel "great". As some of you know I made this quit a life style change. I am down over 26lbs as of last week (check every 2) and have noticed I feel better, am more productive and look better. I don't know if any of you have ever seen the Nicholas Cage movie "bringing out the dead?" Imagine a 1-2 can a day chewer that was a fatter version of that. That is what I was before I found KTC.

I actually think the positive things that have happened in my life of recent can be attributed to my choice to stop using tobacco. That decision led to this site, which led to me reading other intros, other threads, other peoples discussions, other addictions and problems. I actually found some links to some great health related and eating videos. I watched them over and over, applied what I read and made it a "big change". It was nothing I didn't know and that is what is scary. We all know how to eat right, we all know not to chew. We did it anyways. It is about getting in that mind set and that is what this website is all about.

My lack of participation sucks and it is a let down for all the folks that helped me out. Here I am explaining the why. What do I plan on doing about it? Posting regularly in the future, going for another 100 days and participating and helping newbies that come along.

Thanks guys... sorry for the rambling.

[SAM83]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

'Popcorn'

[Paddington]

Be back here to explain in a bit. I have not used tobacco since my departure for a few weeks. I owe you all an apology for not being more proactive and while this is not an excuse nor does it excuse my lack of participation this is what has been going on in a nut shell-

Had a suicide, a death and a maternity leave go out all within 3 weeks of each other at work. I have been pulling 200+ hour pay periods. While at work I don't bring my laptop but I do have my phone. I should be using it more but I don't. I gotta run now to go pee in a cup, talk to Mr. Policeman and have a physical done today for a new job. I have also during that time had 3 interviews, and been offered two new jobs. So lots of things going on.

I will get back on tonight.

Thanks guys, I am still quit and will remain quit and I do apologize for my dissapearing act.

[Minny]

Made it alright. I ended up bombing a truck stop bathroom. Its all the Quinoa I have been eating. Its like I didn't know a bowel movement could be that large and that regular. Cool thing is you don't even have to wipe, its a ghost... all dat fiber!

Well I feel great, look good, friends and family were very surprised to see me and noticed the weight loss immediately. Cool thing is I am out of the woods and in a city which is also a mecca to eating right and vegetarian food that tastes great and is good for you. I had a bomb Ginger fried Tofu bowl with rice, little peanut cabbage slaw, and this cool ginger broth/sauce. On top of the roasted Shiitake mushroom rice buns.

Who knew being healthy was this "easy" and so much better then a can of grizzly and a gas station pastry.

Doing it as a whole life style thing has helped and made it that much more rewarding.

Want to thank Krusty for posting roll for me while I was on the road. The 14 hour drive ended up being 19 hours with traffic and a bad snow/ice patch. 4x4 helped me get out of the ditch after doing a 720 on the freeway and Krusty helped me remain quit. So my heroes for the day are 4x4 and Krusty.

Love how you casually mention that you did a 720 into a ditch in the midst of a 19-hr drive -- it was more of an afterthought in your glowing review of a deuce that you dropped at a rest stop. Classic! Happy to be of assistance, bro. Get your shit taken care of, enjoy the temporary change in environment, and buy yourself a double order of the ginger tofu mushroom bowl as a mini-reward for cruising through the day with another +1 under your belt. Then buy yourself some Charmin and enjoy unleashing the fury.

Good on both of you!

"Every take a dump that makes your pants fit better"....Ron White Glad you had a safe and nic free trip!

'crackup'