Thoughts and other brainfarts

[Instigator]

I regret to inform you fine quitters that Leahy16 has passed away unexpectedly...a couple hours ago.

The circumstances were quite remarkable and I just want to pass on his glorious story.

As many of you know Leahy was formerly in the Navy where he first became a fine mariner and sailed many of the Seven Seas.  For the past several months he's been sailing the world's oceans aboard the Mahan, his 24-gun sailing frigate that he build over the past 4 years.  He brazenly sailed into harms way to protect the sea lanes and promote freedom on the high seas.  While rescuing a family of Israeli sailors, whose vessel had caught on fire and was burning to the waterline, he was attacked by Somali Pirates who quickly captured the Mahan and hung the brave Captain Leahy by his neck from the yardarm.  He defied his captors to the end by proclaiming, "Pirates?  You're no stinking Pirates.  Arrggghhhh, I'm the only Pirate here...I'm a Pirate of Quit."

I just finished reading his online Captain's Log where he had kept his logon information for KTC.  In it he also said if anything should happen to him he wanted me to sign on to the site and let you all know that he considered you his brothers and that he was quit to the end.

Many have asked how they can pay tribute to Leahy so I have set up an account that will be accepting donations from his many sons  daughters who are now grieving the loss of their father and will soon be living in poverty.  Please give often and give generously.

Signed,
Leahy's Mother

Is Paypal acceptable?

Hey Leahy's mom.

Can I pay you in tips?

(By tips, I mean by the tip of my penis. I'm quite the motherfucker.)

If Leahy was a true quitter, he'd find a way to post roll from beyond.

Post roll.

Keep your word.

Repeat.

Dying is weak sauce. Post roll.

As sick as this post is, I think I actually peed myself just a bit. Not a lot, but a bit.

[G]

I regret to inform you fine quitters that Leahy16 has passed away unexpectedly...a couple hours ago.

The circumstances were quite remarkable and I just want to pass on his glorious story.

As many of you know Leahy was formerly in the Navy where he first became a fine mariner and sailed many of the Seven Seas.  For the past several months he's been sailing the world's oceans aboard the Mahan, his 24-gun sailing frigate that he build over the past 4 years.  He brazenly sailed into harms way to protect the sea lanes and promote freedom on the high seas.  While rescuing a family of Israeli sailors, whose vessel had caught on fire and was burning to the waterline, he was attacked by Somali Pirates who quickly captured the Mahan and hung the brave Captain Leahy by his neck from the yardarm.  He defied his captors to the end by proclaiming, "Pirates?  You're no stinking Pirates.  Arrggghhhh, I'm the only Pirate here...I'm a Pirate of Quit."

I just finished reading his online Captain's Log where he had kept his logon information for KTC.  In it he also said if anything should happen to him he wanted me to sign on to the site and let you all know that he considered you his brothers and that he was quit to the end.

Many have asked how they can pay tribute to Leahy so I have set up an account that will be accepting donations from his many sons  daughters who are now grieving the loss of their father and will soon be living in poverty.  Please give often and give generously.

Signed,
Leahy's Mother

Is Paypal acceptable?

Hey Leahy's mom.

Can I pay you in tips?

(By tips, I mean by the tip of my penis. I'm quite the motherfucker.)

If Leahy was a true quitter, he'd find a way to post roll from beyond.

Post roll.

Keep your word.

Repeat.

Dying is weak sauce. Post roll.

[wastepanel]

I regret to inform you fine quitters that Leahy16 has passed away unexpectedly...a couple hours ago.

The circumstances were quite remarkable and I just want to pass on his glorious story.

As many of you know Leahy was formerly in the Navy where he first became a fine mariner and sailed many of the Seven Seas.  For the past several months he's been sailing the world's oceans aboard the Mahan, his 24-gun sailing frigate that he build over the past 4 years.  He brazenly sailed into harms way to protect the sea lanes and promote freedom on the high seas.  While rescuing a family of Israeli sailors, whose vessel had caught on fire and was burning to the waterline, he was attacked by Somali Pirates who quickly captured the Mahan and hung the brave Captain Leahy by his neck from the yardarm.  He defied his captors to the end by proclaiming, "Pirates?  You're no stinking Pirates.  Arrggghhhh, I'm the only Pirate here...I'm a Pirate of Quit."

I just finished reading his online Captain's Log where he had kept his logon information for KTC.  In it he also said if anything should happen to him he wanted me to sign on to the site and let you all know that he considered you his brothers and that he was quit to the end.

Many have asked how they can pay tribute to Leahy so I have set up an account that will be accepting donations from his many sons  daughters who are now grieving the loss of their father and will soon be living in poverty.  Please give often and give generously.

Signed,
Leahy's Mother

Is Paypal acceptable?

Hey Leahy's mom.

Can I pay you in tips?

(By tips, I mean by the tip of my penis. I'm quite the motherfucker.)

If Leahy was a true quitter, he'd find a way to post roll from beyond.

[G]

I regret to inform you fine quitters that Leahy16 has passed away unexpectedly...a couple hours ago.

The circumstances were quite remarkable and I just want to pass on his glorious story.

As many of you know Leahy was formerly in the Navy where he first became a fine mariner and sailed many of the Seven Seas. For the past several months he's been sailing the world's oceans aboard the Mahan, his 24-gun sailing frigate that he build over the past 4 years. He brazenly sailed into harms way to protect the sea lanes and promote freedom on the high seas. While rescuing a family of Israeli sailors, whose vessel had caught on fire and was burning to the waterline, he was attacked by Somali Pirates who quickly captured the Mahan and hung the brave Captain Leahy by his neck from the yardarm. He defied his captors to the end by proclaiming, "Pirates? You're no stinking Pirates. Arrggghhhh, I'm the only Pirate here...I'm a Pirate of Quit."

I just finished reading his online Captain's Log where he had kept his logon information for KTC. In it he also said if anything should happen to him he wanted me to sign on to the site and let you all know that he considered you his brothers and that he was quit to the end.

Many have asked how they can pay tribute to Leahy so I have set up an account that will be accepting donations from his many sons  daughters who are now grieving the loss of their father and will soon be living in poverty. Please give often and give generously.

Signed,
Leahy's Mother

Is Paypal acceptable?

[Leahy16]

I regret to inform you fine quitters that Leahy16 has passed away unexpectedly...a couple hours ago.

The circumstances were quite remarkable and I just want to pass on his glorious story.

As many of you know Leahy was formerly in the Navy where he first became a fine mariner and sailed many of the Seven Seas. For the past several months he's been sailing the world's oceans aboard the Mahan, his 24-gun sailing frigate that he build over the past 4 years. He brazenly sailed into harms way to protect the sea lanes and promote freedom on the high seas. While rescuing a family of Israeli sailors, whose vessel had caught on fire and was burning to the waterline, he was attacked by Somali Pirates who quickly captured the Mahan and hung the brave Captain Leahy by his neck from the yardarm. He defied his captors to the end by proclaiming, "Pirates? You're no stinking Pirates. Arrggghhhh, I'm the only Pirate here...I'm a Pirate of Quit."

I just finished reading his online Captain's Log where he had kept his logon information for KTC. In it he also said if anything should happen to him he wanted me to sign on to the site and let you all know that he considered you his brothers and that he was quit to the end.

Many have asked how they can pay tribute to Leahy so I have set up an account that will be accepting donations for his many sons  daughters who are now grieving the loss of their father and will soon be living in poverty. Please give often and give generously.

Signed,
Leahy's Mother

[Scowick65]

Day 156

I spent some time today reading through some of the old introductions and was pretty disheartened to realize that the vast majority of them didn't have quits that survived more than a few months.  Many lasted much less than that.

I'm not sure what to think of this but I will say that it is a bit depressing to think that so many people come here fed up with this addiction and fired up to quit and last...mere days in some cases.  I see many of the same reasons I was motivated to quit being mentioned by would-be quitters and then they just fade into the ether.

It certainly explains skepticism by some of the vets to the newbies coming forward.  The past repeating itself on a continuous basis..

I'd like to offer this:  Quitting is your choice.  Using is your choice.  If it's quitting you want then stay here long enough to give yourself a chance.  Read enough to understand what's happening with your addiction.  Get involved enough with your fellow quitters that you become part of their 'quit plan' too.  Post enough about your journey to allow other to understand you.

I think you'll find that if you do that, maybe, just maybe, it won't be 'enough' and you'll make this thing stick.

I'm quit for today...

But you are here. Everyday you and I are done with this shit is a day to celebrate. Proud to quit with you today.

[Leahy16]

Day 156

I spent some time today reading through some of the old introductions and was pretty disheartened to realize that the vast majority of them didn't have quits that survived more than a few months. Many lasted much less than that.

I'm not sure what to think of this but I will say that it is a bit depressing to think that so many people come here fed up with this addiction and fired up to quit and last...mere days in some cases. I see many of the same reasons I was motivated to quit being mentioned by would-be quitters and then they just fade into the ether.

It certainly explains skepticism by some of the vets to the newbies coming forward. The past repeating itself on a continuous basis..

I'd like to offer this: Quitting is your choice. Using is your choice. If it's quitting you want then stay here long enough to give yourself a chance. Read enough to understand what's happening with your addiction. Get involved enough with your fellow quitters that you become part of their 'quit plan' too. Post enough about your journey to allow other to understand you.

I think you'll find that if you do that, maybe, just maybe, it won't be 'enough' and you'll make this thing stick.

I'm quit for today...

[Leahy16]

Day 148

It's complete bullshit that today I am in a funk and thinking about dipping.  I know 148 days isn't much in the grand scheme of quitting but hell, it is 148 days.  And now...another...funk.

I have allowed these dip funks to get the best of me too many times.  They last a couple days and I'm no better off in the end so this time I'm not going to buy into this crap.

Today I win.  My addiction loses.

I gave too much of my life to my addiction to nicotine so today I renew my dedication to enjoying my life without the weight of my addiction.

I am strong and I am quit.
I am going to remind myself what it means to be a man.
I am going to keep my word to myself, my family, and my Sept '11 brothers.

Nicotine is not my friend.

You have quit. I know I sound like a lunatic but the power that you displayed just in day 1 is something to behold. Let alone 148. All those prior attempts and failures...they're almost imaginary now. Only because 148 days ago you put your full being behind powering through an addiction. You almost force a "rebirth" in doing so. Forcing your true self forward, to be present, to be counted and the addict is grasping for a handle on you but he's slipping. That's some power right there. And an incredible sense of saying to yourself and the folks around you that you are worth more in this world than being led around on a leash by an addict ego. I quit with you bro.

Souliman, you are a shaman of quit, a monk, hovering in your quit meditation, the words you speak are like rays of light in this damp nasty foggy fucking world I and the other newbies have been walking through the past few days. You are my hero.

I agree with you Dipshit. Souliman, thanks for the comment and the perspective. Awesome!!!

[Souliman]

Day 148

It's complete bullshit that today I am in a funk and thinking about dipping.  I know 148 days isn't much in the grand scheme of quitting but hell, it is 148 days.  And now...another...funk.

I have allowed these dip funks to get the best of me too many times.  They last a couple days and I'm no better off in the end so this time I'm not going to buy into this crap.

Today I win.  My addiction loses.

I gave too much of my life to my addiction to nicotine so today I renew my dedication to enjoying my life without the weight of my addiction.

I am strong and I am quit.
I am going to remind myself what it means to be a man.
I am going to keep my word to myself, my family, and my Sept '11 brothers.

Nicotine is not my friend.

You have quit. I know I sound like a lunatic but the power that you displayed just in day 1 is something to behold. Let alone 148. All those prior attempts and failures...they're almost imaginary now. Only because 148 days ago you put your full being behind powering through an addiction. You almost force a "rebirth" in doing so. Forcing your true self forward, to be present, to be counted and the addict is grasping for a handle on you but he's slipping. That's some power right there. And an incredible sense of saying to yourself and the folks around you that you are worth more in this world than being led around on a leash by an addict ego. I quit with you bro.

Souliman, you are a shaman of quit, a monk, hovering in your quit meditation, the words you speak are like rays of light in this damp nasty foggy fucking world I and the other newbies have been walking through the past few days. You are my hero.

That's quite a compliment dippy. I'm just an addict that has invested as much as he can in protecting his quit. My advice: do the same.

[dippshit]

Day 148

It's complete bullshit that today I am in a funk and thinking about dipping.  I know 148 days isn't much in the grand scheme of quitting but hell, it is 148 days.  And now...another...funk.

I have allowed these dip funks to get the best of me too many times.  They last a couple days and I'm no better off in the end so this time I'm not going to buy into this crap.

Today I win.  My addiction loses.

I gave too much of my life to my addiction to nicotine so today I renew my dedication to enjoying my life without the weight of my addiction.

I am strong and I am quit.
I am going to remind myself what it means to be a man.
I am going to keep my word to myself, my family, and my Sept '11 brothers.

Nicotine is not my friend.

You have quit. I know I sound like a lunatic but the power that you displayed just in day 1 is something to behold. Let alone 148. All those prior attempts and failures...they're almost imaginary now. Only because 148 days ago you put your full being behind powering through an addiction. You almost force a "rebirth" in doing so. Forcing your true self forward, to be present, to be counted and the addict is grasping for a handle on you but he's slipping. That's some power right there. And an incredible sense of saying to yourself and the folks around you that you are worth more in this world than being led around on a leash by an addict ego. I quit with you bro.

Souliman, you are a shaman of quit, a monk, hovering in your quit meditation, the words you speak are like rays of light in this damp nasty foggy fucking world I and the other newbies have been walking through the past few days. You are my hero.

[Souliman]

Day 148

It's complete bullshit that today I am in a funk and thinking about dipping. I know 148 days isn't much in the grand scheme of quitting but hell, it is 148 days. And now...another...funk.

I have allowed these dip funks to get the best of me too many times. They last a couple days and I'm no better off in the end so this time I'm not going to buy into this crap.

Today I win. My addiction loses.

I gave too much of my life to my addiction to nicotine so today I renew my dedication to enjoying my life without the weight of my addiction.

I am strong and I am quit.
I am going to remind myself what it means to be a man.
I am going to keep my word to myself, my family, and my Sept '11 brothers.

Nicotine is not my friend.

You have quit. I know I sound like a lunatic but the power that you displayed just in day 1 is something to behold. Let alone 148. All those prior attempts and failures...they're almost imaginary now. Only because 148 days ago you put your full being behind powering through an addiction. You almost force a "rebirth" in doing so. Forcing your true self forward, to be present, to be counted and the addict is grasping for a handle on you but he's slipping. That's some power right there. And an incredible sense of saying to yourself and the folks around you that you are worth more in this world than being led around on a leash by an addict ego. I quit with you bro.

[tazmed]

Day 148

It's complete bullshit that today I am in a funk and thinking about dipping. I know 148 days isn't much in the grand scheme of quitting but hell, it is 148 days. And now...another...funk.

I have allowed these dip funks to get the best of me too many times. They last a couple days and I'm no better off in the end so this time I'm not going to buy into this crap.

Today I win. My addiction loses.

I gave too much of my life to my addiction to nicotine so today I renew my dedication to enjoying my life without the weight of my addiction.

I am strong and I am quit.
I am going to remind myself what it means to be a man.
I am going to keep my word to myself, my family, and my Sept '11 brothers.

Nicotine is not my friend.

I get the funks too. However, the way I look at it, I dipped for 34 years...roughly 12,410 days. I'm now 132 days into my quit, so that leaves 12,278 more days until I break even...or, at least get close to it. Each morning when I post roll and make my promise to you guys I also make a promise to myself that I won't consider caving until I've evened those numbers out. So, while I get the occasional funk, I know that I still have a very long time to go before I can consciously think about having another dip or cigar. 33 years and 8 months to be precise.

I'll probably be dead before I can think about having something, so it's all good. B)

Proud to be quit with you today, and more than that, for being your September Pirate Brother! AArrrrrgggghhhhhhh......

[LLCope]

Day 148

It's complete bullshit that today I am in a funk and thinking about dipping.  I know 148 days isn't much in the grand scheme of quitting but hell, it is 148 days.  And now...another...funk.

I have allowed these dip funks to get the best of me too many times.  They last a couple days and I'm no better off in the end so this time I'm not going to buy into this crap.

Today I win.  My addiction loses.

I gave too much of my life to my addiction to nicotine so today I renew my dedication to enjoying my life without the weight of my addiction.

I am strong and I am quit.
I am going to remind myself what it means to be a man.
I am going to keep my word to myself, my family, and my Sept '11 brothers.

Nicotine is not my friend.

...and dip fixes nothing.

Good job Leahy. The funk of the 140's is pretty common around here. Power through.

Looking back on 595 days, I can tell you, the funks get fewer and farther between.

You're winning.

Yep, I had to look back at my thread to double check, but I had a funk around 140--almost exactly day 140.

Muscle through--you will be fine!!!

[Nolaq]

Day 148

It's complete bullshit that today I am in a funk and thinking about dipping. I know 148 days isn't much in the grand scheme of quitting but hell, it is 148 days. And now...another...funk.

I have allowed these dip funks to get the best of me too many times. They last a couple days and I'm no better off in the end so this time I'm not going to buy into this crap.

Today I win. My addiction loses.

I gave too much of my life to my addiction to nicotine so today I renew my dedication to enjoying my life without the weight of my addiction.

I am strong and I am quit.
I am going to remind myself what it means to be a man.
I am going to keep my word to myself, my family, and my Sept '11 brothers.

Nicotine is not my friend.

...and dip fixes nothing.

Good job Leahy. The funk of the 140's is pretty common around here. Power through.

Looking back on 595 days, I can tell you, the funks get fewer and farther between.

You're winning.

[Leahy16]

Day 148

It's complete bullshit that today I am in a funk and thinking about dipping. I know 148 days isn't much in the grand scheme of quitting but hell, it is 148 days. And now...another...funk.

I have allowed these dip funks to get the best of me too many times. They last a couple days and I'm no better off in the end so this time I'm not going to buy into this crap.

Today I win. My addiction loses.

I gave too much of my life to my addiction to nicotine so today I renew my dedication to enjoying my life without the weight of my addiction.

I am strong and I am quit.
I am going to remind myself what it means to be a man.
I am going to keep my word to myself, my family, and my Sept '11 brothers.

Nicotine is not my friend.