Day 1 for peters6278

[peters6278]

Day 102

Thanks all for the HOF congratulations. If you would have asked me (at any time in the first 25 days) if I thought 100 days was going to go by quick, I would have laughed (more like cried). However, in hindsight they really did go by pretty quickly, especially the back half. I guess that means two things: 1.) That I've comfortably settled into my new life without nicotine and 2.) Not to get TOO comfortable so that I ensure I stay quit. Planning on enjoying 1.) and focusing on 2.) over the next 100 days. Thanks again to my fellow bastards and all those here at KTC that helped me out, and ensure I was able to reach this first milestone in my quit.

[jbradley]

Hey, Hey look who's getting on the train! Congrats!

Great job! This is the first if many milestones. Congrats!

Congrats! Welcome aboard!

Congrats on hitting the HOF! Keep it rolling today bro!

Awesome job rocket boy. Proud of you. 'boob'

Proud to reach 100 with you Jeff. Your story, commitment to stay quit, and dedication to the April Group has been an inspiration. Congratulations bud.

Damn fine job Peters! CONGRATS!

Way to go peters!

Congrats on 100. Awesome job!

[brettlees]

Hey, Hey look who's getting on the train! Congrats!

Great job! This is the first if many milestones. Congrats!

Congrats! Welcome aboard!

Congrats on hitting the HOF! Keep it rolling today bro!

Awesome job rocket boy. Proud of you. 'boob'

Proud to reach 100 with you Jeff. Your story, commitment to stay quit, and dedication to the April Group has been an inspiration. Congratulations bud.

Damn fine job Peters! CONGRATS!

Way to go peters!

[rdad]

Hey, Hey look who's getting on the train! Congrats!

Great job! This is the first if many milestones. Congrats!

Congrats! Welcome aboard!

Congrats on hitting the HOF! Keep it rolling today bro!

Awesome job rocket boy. Proud of you. 'boob'

Proud to reach 100 with you Jeff. Your story, commitment to stay quit, and dedication to the April Group has been an inspiration. Congratulations bud.

Damn fine job Peters! CONGRATS!

[Knockout]

Hey, Hey look who's getting on the train! Congrats!

Great job! This is the first if many milestones. Congrats!

Congrats! Welcome aboard!

Congrats on hitting the HOF! Keep it rolling today bro!

Awesome job rocket boy. Proud of you. 'boob'

Proud to reach 100 with you Jeff. Your story, commitment to stay quit, and dedication to the April Group has been an inspiration. Congratulations bud.

[ERDVM]

Hey, Hey look who's getting on the train! Congrats!

Great job! This is the first if many milestones. Congrats!

Congrats! Welcome aboard!

Congrats on hitting the HOF! Keep it rolling today bro!

Awesome job rocket boy. Proud of you. 'boob'

[Derk40]

Hey, Hey look who's getting on the train! Congrats!

Great job! This is the first if many milestones. Congrats!

Congrats! Welcome aboard!

Congrats on hitting the HOF! Keep it rolling today bro!

[Ginet]

Hey, Hey look who's getting on the train! Congrats!

Great job! This is the first if many milestones. Congrats!

Congrats! Welcome aboard!

[slinger]

Congrats on the Hall of Fame!

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Hey, Hey look who's getting on the train! Congrats!

Great job! This is the first if many milestones. Congrats!

[SAM83]

Hey, Hey look who's getting on the train! Congrats!

[srans]

This has been a rough week for April.�

I'm saddened by the loss of several quitters at this point in their quit.� With just weeks to go to the HOF, why does this time frame historically (according to the vets) claim so many cave victims?� My theory is that it suddenly dawns on people that the HOF isn't a finish line and rather is just a milestone in their quit.� They start entertaining the idea of 'forever' and their brains just go poof....and they give up.� Just a theory anyway.�

Whatever it is, it is disheartening.� I'm certainly not discouraged, nor does it seem are the bulk of my April quit brothers/sisters.� They are truly a resolute bunch.� Some folks may jump off, but there is no stopping the April quit train at this point.� Regardless, I'm still sad for those that lose their battle against the can (even if only momentarily).� Posting a new day 1 has got be a real BITCH.

I ain't going back to day 1.� Not me.� Not today.

We join this site for selfish reasons. To rid ourselves of this poison. Along the way we make friends and start to care about their freedom too. So yes Peters, I get sad and disheartened too. But in the end my quit is most important to ME. I'm proud every time that's it's not me posting a day 1 again.

And rest assured, gents, that for every cave that disheartens you, there's a small African country's worth of people that are fired up and inspired each day that you guys post roll, both in your group and in others as a show of support. Stay strong, quit on!

I have thought about that. I like the way you worded it. I have learned that I am a bit of a cynical bastard these last few months. Basically the same theory, but I think of it in terms that some guys subconsciously crave the attention and support you get pre-HOF and the thought of being post HOF and transitioning to a focus of being a supporter of others and ultimately less attention directed to them personally creates that desire to fail and repeat. At least with serial cavers. I like your theory better, seems less cynical. Something I am going to work on to further improve myself on this journey. Maybe I just think about this stuff to much, or not enough. ODAAT today and everyday.

It's good to write your thoughts as you have them, and to respond to others. My thoughts about this all now is this is one strong group of quitters here that I count on reading something from at least one of you every day, and my own quit is beefed up a notch or more. Quit on guys!

The caves are disappointing- don't let it happen to you. Its really clear from what many long-term vets say-- keep posting, that's the key. Looking foward to seeing you guys all around here for a long time.

Being one of the resolute bastards who has struggled this week, I really appreciated reading all of your thoughts on this and especially Peters for starting the discussion. I still have a hard time explaining to others why a website keeps me quit but this thread is a great example of it!

Quitting with you magnificent resolute bastards and our supporters again today!

AA

I use to let the cavers get to me. Not anymore! I thank them for all they've done for me. They make me stronger. All be damned if I'm going to fall down 4 flights of stairs to begin this battle again. When I read a retread I think wtf were you thinking. Congrats on starting this journey again. ;)

[apogeeammo]

This has been a rough week for April. 

I'm saddened by the loss of several quitters at this point in their quit.  With just weeks to go to the HOF, why does this time frame historically (according to the vets) claim so many cave victims?  My theory is that it suddenly dawns on people that the HOF isn't a finish line and rather is just a milestone in their quit.  They start entertaining the idea of 'forever' and their brains just go poof....and they give up.  Just a theory anyway. 

Whatever it is, it is disheartening.  I'm certainly not discouraged, nor does it seem are the bulk of my April quit brothers/sisters.  They are truly a resolute bunch.  Some folks may jump off, but there is no stopping the April quit train at this point.  Regardless, I'm still sad for those that lose their battle against the can (even if only momentarily).  Posting a new day 1 has got be a real BITCH.

I ain't going back to day 1.  Not me.  Not today.

We join this site for selfish reasons. To rid ourselves of this poison. Along the way we make friends and start to care about their freedom too. So yes Peters, I get sad and disheartened too. But in the end my quit is most important to ME. I'm proud every time that's it's not me posting a day 1 again.

And rest assured, gents, that for every cave that disheartens you, there's a small African country's worth of people that are fired up and inspired each day that you guys post roll, both in your group and in others as a show of support. Stay strong, quit on!

I have thought about that. I like the way you worded it. I have learned that I am a bit of a cynical bastard these last few months. Basically the same theory, but I think of it in terms that some guys subconsciously crave the attention and support you get pre-HOF and the thought of being post HOF and transitioning to a focus of being a supporter of others and ultimately less attention directed to them personally creates that desire to fail and repeat. At least with serial cavers. I like your theory better, seems less cynical. Something I am going to work on to further improve myself on this journey. Maybe I just think about this stuff to much, or not enough. ODAAT today and everyday.

It's good to write your thoughts as you have them, and to respond to others. My thoughts about this all now is this is one strong group of quitters here that I count on reading something from at least one of you every day, and my own quit is beefed up a notch or more. Quit on guys!

The caves are disappointing- don't let it happen to you. Its really clear from what many long-term vets say-- keep posting, that's the key. Looking foward to seeing you guys all around here for a long time.

Being one of the resolute bastards who has struggled this week, I really appreciated reading all of your thoughts on this and especially Peters for starting the discussion. I still have a hard time explaining to others why a website keeps me quit but this thread is a great example of it!

Quitting with you magnificent resolute bastards and our supporters again today!

AA

[brettlees]

This has been a rough week for April. 

I'm saddened by the loss of several quitters at this point in their quit.  With just weeks to go to the HOF, why does this time frame historically (according to the vets) claim so many cave victims?  My theory is that it suddenly dawns on people that the HOF isn't a finish line and rather is just a milestone in their quit.  They start entertaining the idea of 'forever' and their brains just go poof....and they give up.  Just a theory anyway. 

Whatever it is, it is disheartening.  I'm certainly not discouraged, nor does it seem are the bulk of my April quit brothers/sisters.  They are truly a resolute bunch.  Some folks may jump off, but there is no stopping the April quit train at this point.  Regardless, I'm still sad for those that lose their battle against the can (even if only momentarily).  Posting a new day 1 has got be a real BITCH.

I ain't going back to day 1.  Not me.  Not today.

We join this site for selfish reasons. To rid ourselves of this poison. Along the way we make friends and start to care about their freedom too. So yes Peters, I get sad and disheartened too. But in the end my quit is most important to ME. I'm proud every time that's it's not me posting a day 1 again.

And rest assured, gents, that for every cave that disheartens you, there's a small African country's worth of people that are fired up and inspired each day that you guys post roll, both in your group and in others as a show of support. Stay strong, quit on!

I have thought about that. I like the way you worded it. I have learned that I am a bit of a cynical bastard these last few months. Basically the same theory, but I think of it in terms that some guys subconsciously crave the attention and support you get pre-HOF and the thought of being post HOF and transitioning to a focus of being a supporter of others and ultimately less attention directed to them personally creates that desire to fail and repeat. At least with serial cavers. I like your theory better, seems less cynical. Something I am going to work on to further improve myself on this journey. Maybe I just think about this stuff to much, or not enough. ODAAT today and everyday.

It's good to write your thoughts as you have them, and to respond to others. My thoughts about this all now is this is one strong group of quitters here that I count on reading something from at least one of you every day, and my own quit is beefed up a notch or more. Quit on guys!

The caves are disappointing- don't let it happen to you. Its really clear from what many long-term vets say-- keep posting, that's the key. Looking foward to seeing you guys all around here for a long time.

[SAM83]

This has been a rough week for April. 

I'm saddened by the loss of several quitters at this point in their quit.  With just weeks to go to the HOF, why does this time frame historically (according to the vets) claim so many cave victims?  My theory is that it suddenly dawns on people that the HOF isn't a finish line and rather is just a milestone in their quit.  They start entertaining the idea of 'forever' and their brains just go poof....and they give up.  Just a theory anyway. 

Whatever it is, it is disheartening.  I'm certainly not discouraged, nor does it seem are the bulk of my April quit brothers/sisters.  They are truly a resolute bunch.  Some folks may jump off, but there is no stopping the April quit train at this point.  Regardless, I'm still sad for those that lose their battle against the can (even if only momentarily).  Posting a new day 1 has got be a real BITCH.

I ain't going back to day 1.  Not me.  Not today.

We join this site for selfish reasons. To rid ourselves of this poison. Along the way we make friends and start to care about their freedom too. So yes Peters, I get sad and disheartened too. But in the end my quit is most important to ME. I'm proud every time that's it's not me posting a day 1 again.

And rest assured, gents, that for every cave that disheartens you, there's a small African country's worth of people that are fired up and inspired each day that you guys post roll, both in your group and in others as a show of support. Stay strong, quit on!

I have thought about that. I like the way you worded it. I have learned that I am a bit of a cynical bastard these last few months. Basically the same theory, but I think of it in terms that some guys subconsciously crave the attention and support you get pre-HOF and the thought of being post HOF and transitioning to a focus of being a supporter of others and ultimately less attention directed to them personally creates that desire to fail and repeat. At least with serial cavers. I like your theory better, seems less cynical. Something I am going to work on to further improve myself on this journey. Maybe I just think about this stuff to much, or not enough. ODAAT today and everyday.