New Quitter

[Derk40]

Day 37 - 8/20/13
Today is a great day!  For starters my son officially beat me today on the pull-up challenge.  We have to add a pull-up each day until one of us couldn't do them consecutively.  I am not going to share the exact number but it was over 30 so neither of us can be ashamed.  I will get him on the next one...DIPS.

That same little shit that beat me this morning right before his first day of school did a test presentation to me last night.  He is 11 years old and is going for his 2nd Class Rank Advancement for Boy Scouts, one of the things that they have to do as part of that is to take part in a school or group activity about drugs or addictions. 

He decided that since I am a Scouter that he was going to use smokeless tobacco as a subject and do a presentation.  He read through all of the stories on KTC, then added his own research and grabbed a ton of information.  His presentation lasted about 20 minutes (will be 15 with some practice) and pretty much summed up how retarded I was for using this crap for 24 years.

So while his big leatherneck dad sat on the couch with tears streaming down his face as he presented his case he smiled and spit the brutal honest truth.  He spoke of cancer, nicotine, bone density loss, swelling, tooth decay, gum degeneration, bad breath, stains, etc. and did it with tact.  Sure there are plenty of KTCers that spit the truth and can do it with either eloquence or tackles, none of them hit like his presentation did.  I still quit for me and he actually finished his presentation with the statement "if you currently use smokeless tobacco, I ask that you don't quit for me or my future offspring, but quit for you and your happiness".

I would like to record his presentation to the Troop and Committee if I get approval and then I will share it, as it was quite moving.  He is part of a Troop of 72 boys, and he is still in his first year, he is a motivated young man.  I wish I could say that he got his smarts form me but that would be a lie, his mother is very book smart.  However, I do know where he got his outdoor skills, drive and fearless attitude.

One of these days he will learn that he has taught me more than I can ever teach him, last night and today were but two of those lessons.

So like my son said, "don't quit for me but quit for you".

QFQQ,
Pinched

Wow man! Sounds like you have an awesome boy Pinched. I for one would love to see the presentation. He will likely be saving some of the scouts in his troop the hard road we took, and possibly some lives too. Thanks for sharing that; I will QLF with you EDD.

That is great stuff Pinched! You are a hell of a quitter  are setting the right example for your family! Proud to be quit with you today! ... despite your inability to beat an 11 year old in an athletic competition.

[B-loMatt]

Day 37 - 8/20/13
Today is a great day! For starters my son officially beat me today on the pull-up challenge. We have to add a pull-up each day until one of us couldn't do them consecutively. I am not going to share the exact number but it was over 30 so neither of us can be ashamed. I will get him on the next one...DIPS.

That same little shit that beat me this morning right before his first day of school did a test presentation to me last night. He is 11 years old and is going for his 2nd Class Rank Advancement for Boy Scouts, one of the things that they have to do as part of that is to take part in a school or group activity about drugs or addictions.

He decided that since I am a Scouter that he was going to use smokeless tobacco as a subject and do a presentation. He read through all of the stories on KTC, then added his own research and grabbed a ton of information. His presentation lasted about 20 minutes (will be 15 with some practice) and pretty much summed up how retarded I was for using this crap for 24 years.

So while his big leatherneck dad sat on the couch with tears streaming down his face as he presented his case he smiled and spit the brutal honest truth. He spoke of cancer, nicotine, bone density loss, swelling, tooth decay, gum degeneration, bad breath, stains, etc. and did it with tact. Sure there are plenty of KTCers that spit the truth and can do it with either eloquence or tackles, none of them hit like his presentation did. I still quit for me and he actually finished his presentation with the statement "if you currently use smokeless tobacco, I ask that you don't quit for me or my future offspring, but quit for you and your happiness".

I would like to record his presentation to the Troop and Committee if I get approval and then I will share it, as it was quite moving. He is part of a Troop of 72 boys, and he is still in his first year, he is a motivated young man. I wish I could say that he got his smarts form me but that would be a lie, his mother is very book smart. However, I do know where he got his outdoor skills, drive and fearless attitude.

One of these days he will learn that he has taught me more than I can ever teach him, last night and today were but two of those lessons.

So like my son said, "don't quit for me but quit for you".

QFQQ,
Pinched

Wow man! Sounds like you have an awesome boy Pinched. I for one would love to see the presentation. He will likely be saving some of the scouts in his troop the hard road we took, and possibly some lives too. Thanks for sharing that; I will QLF with you EDD.

[Pinched]

Day 37 - 8/20/13
Today is a great day! For starters my son officially beat me today on the pull-up challenge. We have to add a pull-up each day until one of us couldn't do them consecutively. I am not going to share the exact number but it was over 30 so neither of us can be ashamed. I will get him on the next one...DIPS.

That same little shit that beat me this morning right before his first day of school did a test presentation to me last night. He is 11 years old and is going for his 2nd Class Rank Advancement for Boy Scouts, one of the things that they have to do as part of that is to take part in a school or group activity about drugs or addictions.

He decided that since I am a Scouter that he was going to use smokeless tobacco as a subject and do a presentation. He read through all of the stories on KTC, then added his own research and grabbed a ton of information. His presentation lasted about 20 minutes (will be 15 with some practice) and pretty much summed up how retarded I was for using this crap for 24 years.

So while his big leatherneck dad sat on the couch with tears streaming down his face as he presented his case he smiled and spit the brutal honest truth. He spoke of cancer, nicotine, bone density loss, swelling, tooth decay, gum degeneration, bad breath, stains, etc. and did it with tact. Sure there are plenty of KTCers that spit the truth and can do it with either eloquence or tackles, none of them hit like his presentation did. I still quit for me and he actually finished his presentation with the statement "if you currently use smokeless tobacco, I ask that you don't quit for me or my future offspring, but quit for you and your happiness".

I would like to record his presentation to the Troop and Committee if I get approval and then I will share it, as it was quite moving. He is part of a Troop of 72 boys, and he is still in his first year, he is a motivated young man. I wish I could say that he got his smarts form me but that would be a lie, his mother is very book smart. However, I do know where he got his outdoor skills, drive and fearless attitude.

One of these days he will learn that he has taught me more than I can ever teach him, last night and today were but two of those lessons.

So like my son said, "don't quit for me but quit for you".

QFQQ,
Pinched

[srans]

I hate to say this but today doesn't feel like much of a special day.

Think about this ^^^^ statement for a little bit.

After you stated this you went on to talk about spending a lot of valuable time with your kids. I know running them around for intros at school isn't your first choice but their first day only happens once a year and only lasts a few years before they will tell you to get lost,,, they got it.

Then you stated how proud of your boy you are and what he is all about.

I don't know,,, I'm no genius but i think you worded that first line poorly. Quit with you bro.

[Pinched]

Day 36 - 8/19/13
I hate to say this but today doesn't feel like much of a special day (written at start of morning). I woke a little groggy, did my morning run (7.2 miles) then the pull-ups, if I have many more mornings like this I will be losing the pull-up challenge to my 11yo.

Drove into work it was foggy as heck (not me but the environment). Got here to a quiet office, waiting on others to arrive. This afternoon I will be running all three kids around to their schools for their intro day; which WTF is that when I went to school your first full day was that?

None the less, first year of oldest being in middle school, interested to see what kind of affect separating boys and girls has there. After that tonight I am going to be helping my son with a presentation that he is doing to his Boy Scout Troop.

He is doing a presentation on addictions, specifically to tobacco. Apparently my quit has motivated him. That plus my telling him if he ever started dipping I was going to hand him his ass. He got approval from his Senior Patrol Leader and is presenting his information to the Troop and the Troop Committee. Perhaps coming from a boy that is one year younger than when I started myself it will hit home with the other adults around the Troop. I am looking forward to it because he is a pretty motivated and smart little guy (all thanks to his mother).

Ya'll have a great week, QFQQ,

Pinched

[Pinched]

Day 35, August 18, 2013

Five weeks with my foot on the Nic Butch's throat. Nope I am not letting her up either, will not pass go and will not collect 200 dumb fucks.

Had a good day with the kids yesterday and was Nic free. Today we are all going on a bike ride together and then my sons and I are gonna take the Model T pick-up out for a drive. It's been about two months since it has been run so it could be rough but will totally be worth it. Look out 35 mph here we come.

Y'all have a great and relaxing Sunday and Stay QUIT!

QFQQ,
Pinched

Awesome day for a drive, I will post up some pictures later in the week. The T fired right up after a small shot of either and some TLC, the boys loved it. The attention from other motorists is always fun, plus the look when they see a 36 yo guy driving it they just stare with their eyes saying WTF.

Today we had a couple in the mid 80s follow us and when we stopped the gentleman wanted to know how I learned how to drive it. If you are not aware driving a model T is like a 1940s or earlier tractor; spark advance lever, throttle lever, manual choke and then a hydrostatic transmission. So the driver gets one hell of a workout until the motor warms and she settles in.

It was a great day oh yeah and still Nic free. Ah even the air tastes better, nice not looking for a place to put a spitter too, for some reason they didn't have cup holders in cars from the 20s, who knew?

Remaining quit today, QFQQ,
Pinched

[traumagnet]

Day 34 - 8/17/13

This is a milestone for me, the big 34, the number worn by my childhood idol Walter "Sweetness" Peyton, the man who my daughter's middle name came from.  Just as he would juke to avoid a tackle and knock someone out of their shoes, jump over someone, or just plain run through them...that is how I will attack the Nic Bitch today.  That bitch better stay off the tracks while this train is coming through CHOO CHOOO certainly not chew chew.

Today my son ran 5.5 miles with me on trails, we saw some deer and turkey, both of us salivated because in a couple weeks we will get to shoot at this same animals.  We finished by sitting at an observation sight that overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois river, sat there just watching the sun rise, and the critters play.  Again I quietly rejoiced because i wasn't spitting on the beautiful piece of ground.

I promise today to me, to my family and to all of you that I QUIT today, nothing more and nothing less than eating the elephant one bite at a time.

Have a great QUIT weekend and stick to the plan,

Pinched

Awesome start to a Saturday quit brother! You are killing it  setting a great example for your son. Keep it rolling today! Still really puzzled and can't figure out why you would give your daughter the middle name of "Walter". Poor kid... Leave it to a retired Marine. QLF with you today!

It's like naming a boy Sue, she will be a bad ass when she grows up. You can make fun of her name but watch her left hook, if that doesn't scare them off then perhaps her 200# dad with a crew cut beard, mounted animals, big truck and room full of guns will. If not that she has her two brothers and 7 boy cousins will.

The good news in all this is that her middle name is Peyton however my vote was for Walter but her momma won that battle. Now I will return to my corner...

I thought u named her sweetness I was like that is not terrible then as I read through the thread I thought u named her Walter n now have arrived at Peyton 2 of the three names I don't think are awful n I am glad momma is a bad ass n got her wish as to not have Walter. I believe that if something happened at the birth of your daughter n momma was incapacitated n u named her Walter you would be one of the heads mounted on the wall. Quit w u pinched edd

[Scowick65]

Day 35, August 18, 2013

Five weeks with my foot on the Nic Butch's throat. Nope I am not letting her up either, will not pass go and will not collect 200 dumb fucks.

Had a good day with the kids yesterday and was Nic free. Today we are all going on a bike ride together and then my sons and I are gonna take the Model T pick-up out for a drive. It's been about two months since it has been run so it could be rough but will totally be worth it. Look out 35 mph here we come.

Y'all have a great and relaxing Sunday and Stay QUIT!

QFQQ,
Pinched

Awesome!

[Pinched]

Day 35, August 18, 2013

Five weeks with my foot on the Nic Butch's throat. Nope I am not letting her up either, will not pass go and will not collect 200 dumb fucks.

Had a good day with the kids yesterday and was Nic free. Today we are all going on a bike ride together and then my sons and I are gonna take the Model T pick-up out for a drive. It's been about two months since it has been run so it could be rough but will totally be worth it. Look out 35 mph here we come.

Y'all have a great and relaxing Sunday and Stay QUIT!

QFQQ,
Pinched

[Pinched]

Day 34 - 8/17/13

This is a milestone for me, the big 34, the number worn by my childhood idol Walter "Sweetness" Peyton, the man who my daughter's middle name came from.  Just as he would juke to avoid a tackle and knock someone out of their shoes, jump over someone, or just plain run through them...that is how I will attack the Nic Bitch today.  That bitch better stay off the tracks while this train is coming through CHOO CHOOO certainly not chew chew.

Today my son ran 5.5 miles with me on trails, we saw some deer and turkey, both of us salivated because in a couple weeks we will get to shoot at this same animals.  We finished by sitting at an observation sight that overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois river, sat there just watching the sun rise, and the critters play.  Again I quietly rejoiced because i wasn't spitting on the beautiful piece of ground.

I promise today to me, to my family and to all of you that I QUIT today, nothing more and nothing less than eating the elephant one bite at a time.

Have a great QUIT weekend and stick to the plan,

Pinched

Awesome start to a Saturday quit brother! You are killing it  setting a great example for your son. Keep it rolling today! Still really puzzled and can't figure out why you would give your daughter the middle name of "Walter". Poor kid... Leave it to a retired Marine. QLF with you today!

It's like naming a boy Sue, she will be a bad ass when she grows up. You can make fun of her name but watch her left hook, if that doesn't scare them off then perhaps her 200# dad with a crew cut beard, mounted animals, big truck and room full of guns will. If not that she has her two brothers and 7 boy cousins will.

The good news in all this is that her middle name is Peyton however my vote was for Walter but her momma won that battle. Now I will return to my corner...

[B-loMatt]

Day 34 - 8/17/13

This is a milestone for me, the big 34, the number worn by my childhood idol Walter "Sweetness" Peyton, the man who my daughter's middle name came from.  Just as he would juke to avoid a tackle and knock someone out of their shoes, jump over someone, or just plain run through them...that is how I will attack the Nic Bitch today.  That bitch better stay off the tracks while this train is coming through CHOO CHOOO certainly not chew chew.

Today my son ran 5.5 miles with me on trails, we saw some deer and turkey, both of us salivated because in a couple weeks we will get to shoot at this same animals.  We finished by sitting at an observation sight that overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois river, sat there just watching the sun rise, and the critters play.  Again I quietly rejoiced because i wasn't spitting on the beautiful piece of ground.

I promise today to me, to my family and to all of you that I QUIT today, nothing more and nothing less than eating the elephant one bite at a time.

Have a great QUIT weekend and stick to the plan,

Pinched

Awesome start to a Saturday quit brother! You are killing it  setting a great example for your son. Keep it rolling today! Still really puzzled and can't figure out why you would give your daughter the middle name of "Walter". Poor kid... Leave it to a retired Marine. QLF with you today!

The best things in life are simple, and free.. A run, gods country, and memories.. that's why we're here brother, to simplify and enjoy.. peace

Quit on Pinched! You got this man!

[kana]

Day 34 - 8/17/13

This is a milestone for me, the big 34, the number worn by my childhood idol Walter "Sweetness" Peyton, the man who my daughter's middle name came from.  Just as he would juke to avoid a tackle and knock someone out of their shoes, jump over someone, or just plain run through them...that is how I will attack the Nic Bitch today.  That bitch better stay off the tracks while this train is coming through CHOO CHOOO certainly not chew chew.

Today my son ran 5.5 miles with me on trails, we saw some deer and turkey, both of us salivated because in a couple weeks we will get to shoot at this same animals.  We finished by sitting at an observation sight that overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois river, sat there just watching the sun rise, and the critters play.  Again I quietly rejoiced because i wasn't spitting on the beautiful piece of ground.

I promise today to me, to my family and to all of you that I QUIT today, nothing more and nothing less than eating the elephant one bite at a time.

Have a great QUIT weekend and stick to the plan,

Pinched

Awesome start to a Saturday quit brother! You are killing it  setting a great example for your son. Keep it rolling today! Still really puzzled and can't figure out why you would give your daughter the middle name of "Walter". Poor kid... Leave it to a retired Marine. QLF with you today!

The best things in life are simple, and free.. A run, gods country, and memories.. that's why we're here brother, to simplify and enjoy.. peace

[Derk40]

Day 34 - 8/17/13

This is a milestone for me, the big 34, the number worn by my childhood idol Walter "Sweetness" Peyton, the man who my daughter's middle name came from. Just as he would juke to avoid a tackle and knock someone out of their shoes, jump over someone, or just plain run through them...that is how I will attack the Nic Bitch today. That bitch better stay off the tracks while this train is coming through CHOO CHOOO certainly not chew chew.

Today my son ran 5.5 miles with me on trails, we saw some deer and turkey, both of us salivated because in a couple weeks we will get to shoot at this same animals. We finished by sitting at an observation sight that overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois river, sat there just watching the sun rise, and the critters play. Again I quietly rejoiced because i wasn't spitting on the beautiful piece of ground.

I promise today to me, to my family and to all of you that I QUIT today, nothing more and nothing less than eating the elephant one bite at a time.

Have a great QUIT weekend and stick to the plan,

Pinched

Awesome start to a Saturday quit brother! You are killing it  setting a great example for your son. Keep it rolling today! Still really puzzled and can't figure out why you would give your daughter the middle name of "Walter". Poor kid... Leave it to a retired Marine. QLF with you today!

[Pinched]

Day 34 - 8/17/13

This is a milestone for me, the big 34, the number worn by my childhood idol Walter "Sweetness" Peyton, the man who my daughter's middle name came from. Just as he would juke to avoid a tackle and knock someone out of their shoes, jump over someone, or just plain run through them...that is how I will attack the Nic Bitch today. That bitch better stay off the tracks while this train is coming through CHOO CHOOO certainly not chew chew.

Today my son ran 5.5 miles with me on trails, we saw some deer and turkey, both of us salivated because in a couple weeks we will get to shoot at this same animals. We finished by sitting at an observation sight that overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois river, sat there just watching the sun rise, and the critters play. Again I quietly rejoiced because i wasn't spitting on the beautiful piece of ground.

I promise today to me, to my family and to all of you that I QUIT today, nothing more and nothing less than eating the elephant one bite at a time.

Have a great QUIT weekend and stick to the plan,

Pinched

[Jlud007]

Day 33 - 8/16/13
Today started much the same as normal, wake up grab iPad post roll with my Ducks, kiss wife, run 7.2 Miles, do pull=ups (write down number to remind son), Shit, Shave, Shower and drive to work.  Get to work, post roll in several other groups continuing to add to my accountability list.  Then read Intros, stories from October Group, fix bumps and update QAS.

However, today was different..I couldn't figure it out for a bit but now I know why.  I haven't even put in a fake dip yet, that is 4 hours of moving and no fake dip, no craving nothing.  I don't want to get excited but WINNING ODAAT.

Sure helping with the QAS makes more work for me, but the accountability it adds is great.  The best thing I can do is own my quit and be responsible for it and I will continue to do that.  However, knowing that others struggle and open themselves up to complete strangers inspires me for all the +1s I can get.

Keep the sand out of your Vaginas and quit strong.

QFQQ

Good post pinch. Been keeping an eye on your quit and i'll have to agree. You are owning it.

Your doing great in your group. I like how you've been holding people accountable and giving words of encouragement. All this will work for you in your quit. Like you stated, you didn't even think about the fake for hours this morning. That's excellent!! That would be a mark in the win column.

I'm at 183 now and I can tell you it's so worth it. I go most of my days now without thinking of the poison. When I do it's not because I want it, but because i'm loving my new life and thinking of how it use to be. My craves are nothing. I still have them occasionally but they are weak at best. I easily kick them aside.

Keep doing what you are doing pinch. Proud to be quit with you.

Nice work pinch.. a man with a plan, is a smart man.. keeping yourself busy, exercising, (new) routine, this will all strengthen your quit. I didn't use the fake until after HOF.. I thought I needed it, but it didn't last long. I actually noticed I liked gum better.. After awhile I would have those same thoughts.. At the end of a long day, work, yard work, chores, etc... I would think to myself, wow I went all day without a piece of gum? You're re-programming now, and doing great. Quit with you!

Good stuff Pinched!

Proud to be quit with you and all of our quit fipping duckers in October!

ODAAT, QFQQ