Proud to say I will be a quitter

[Keddy]

Well a little storm that has brought and all because of a request by a quitter to post what I had written in my intro (to which there was not much said about it) and copy it into a HOF group (to which brings me needing to post this).

KTC - by the quitter, for the quitter. Everything built, everything written is by quitters for others to learn from the experiences that have happened. There is even a whole what to expect section for those first 100 days and what it will be like for the journey. There is a section for alternatives with reviews done by quitters. There is also tons of support and information written: about ninja and opening up to your loved ones, about anxiety and depression, exercise options and much more.

Well, for me, my Oct12 Brothers knew where I was going to be and they had my word previously (not online each day). My castle has been built up to 7 stories tall and is solid from the knowledge that I have obtained from those who I have walked the path behind. My armor is forged from the greatest of metals and equipped with a great amount of tools that I have learned right here. On the wall of my castle is that Quit Plan that I have sworn to myself to follow to my death before giving in to the poisonous weed. That Boy Scout Oath is one of the reasons I quit in the first place, so I was not going to dis-honor that. Before this there was only 1 day in 2 years that was missed, so there is no burden felt here about posting. There is no special butterfly here, just a simple knight willing to put himself in harms way for the benefit of others.

There was a lot of discussion lately on the site about the need for posting roll. It was in the intros and in the wildcard section. But I had never seen anything written about it. Nothing concrete that could be passed along to the HOF quitter. So I felt it was time to provide some material for what to expect to those who would be thinking of leaving after their 100 days. And yes, I took it upon myself to try and give them an idea of what they should feel should they drift away from their friends who have supported them. This was done so that the others can see and therefore should not test themselves as to what they would go through.

If what I have written, if what I have provided has helped no one in the least bit, then I will apologize. However if what I have done, sows a seed in someone who will stick around for a longer period of time and help with this community, then I would have fulfilled my quest. And it would have been totally worth it. And I would do it again with no questions asked or without any hesitation. Yes I will fall on my sword for the benefit of otherÂ’s lives here at KTC.

You will find me on roll as I have been for so long. You will find me continuing to provide help to the newer quitters as I have always done. But for now I think I will retire to that round table found in Oct12, I have a little buffing that is needed to a couple of places on my armor that I cannot reach as I am wearing it. Come and join me if you will, just leave the weapons outside of the castle.

As always, Derek, dignity and grace. No name calling. No bullying. Just QUIT! I am proud to sit with you at that Oct 12 "round table" you speak of.
You of all people know how important your word is and are a true man of integrity. You are genuine and have helped so many here on KTC. I personally THANK YOU for that.
I appreciate what you attempted to do here, my friend. It's unfortunate some people cannot see that you, along with others here, really do have the best interest of everyone's QUIT at heart with everything you post.




**You guys might want to stop attacking quitters of Derek's caliber just for the sake of arguing. It's becoming a bad habit. Go back and read what was written with the attitude that Derek is making the point that even though his quit was secure, he still felt a void without the site. Nothing more. Nothing less. You are working on losing more strong quitters/supporters due to your negative attitudes. Just QUIT already!

SD, consider your quest fulfilled my friend. You're one of the most upstanding guys around. I value your knowledge and wisdom, your values, your friendship, and leadership. Damn proud to be quit with such a fine man such as yourself. You've not only brighten my day but made my quit stronger than ever!

Hello Derek,

I do not doubt the intentions of your post nor the integrity of your quit.
However, I do seriously question the logic of your experiment.

If I wanted to show a new group that Russian Roulette was dangerous,
I would not point the gun to my head to make the point.

All we need to do to show that posting roll is serious and important business
is to model it ourselves and show that successful quitters follow this one key rule.

If you carefully think about what you wrote, you will see that it can be interpreted
both positively and negatively. Those who responded critically saw the potential
negative impact and reacted accordingly.

It was the idea and its implications that was attacked; not your person.

Keddy

[conbud]

Well a little storm that has brought and all because of a request by a quitter to post what I had written in my intro (to which there was not much said about it) and copy it into a HOF group (to which brings me needing to post this).

KTC - by the quitter, for the quitter. Everything built, everything written is by quitters for others to learn from the experiences that have happened. There is even a whole what to expect section for those first 100 days and what it will be like for the journey. There is a section for alternatives with reviews done by quitters. There is also tons of support and information written: about ninja and opening up to your loved ones, about anxiety and depression, exercise options and much more.

Well, for me, my Oct12 Brothers knew where I was going to be and they had my word previously (not online each day). My castle has been built up to 7 stories tall and is solid from the knowledge that I have obtained from those who I have walked the path behind. My armor is forged from the greatest of metals and equipped with a great amount of tools that I have learned right here. On the wall of my castle is that Quit Plan that I have sworn to myself to follow to my death before giving in to the poisonous weed. That Boy Scout Oath is one of the reasons I quit in the first place, so I was not going to dis-honor that. Before this there was only 1 day in 2 years that was missed, so there is no burden felt here about posting. There is no special butterfly here, just a simple knight willing to put himself in harms way for the benefit of others.

There was a lot of discussion lately on the site about the need for posting roll. It was in the intros and in the wildcard section. But I had never seen anything written about it. Nothing concrete that could be passed along to the HOF quitter. So I felt it was time to provide some material for what to expect to those who would be thinking of leaving after their 100 days. And yes, I took it upon myself to try and give them an idea of what they should feel should they drift away from their friends who have supported them. This was done so that the others can see and therefore should not test themselves as to what they would go through.

If what I have written, if what I have provided has helped no one in the least bit, then I will apologize. However if what I have done, sows a seed in someone who will stick around for a longer period of time and help with this community, then I would have fulfilled my quest. And it would have been totally worth it. And I would do it again with no questions asked or without any hesitation. Yes I will fall on my sword for the benefit of otherÂ’s lives here at KTC.

You will find me on roll as I have been for so long. You will find me continuing to provide help to the newer quitters as I have always done. But for now I think I will retire to that round table found in Oct12, I have a little buffing that is needed to a couple of places on my armor that I cannot reach as I am wearing it. Come and join me if you will, just leave the weapons outside of the castle.

As always, Derek, dignity and grace. No name calling. No bullying. Just QUIT! I am proud to sit with you at that Oct 12 "round table" you speak of.
You of all people know how important your word is and are a true man of integrity. You are genuine and have helped so many here on KTC. I personally THANK YOU for that.
I appreciate what you attempted to do here, my friend. It's unfortunate some people cannot see that you, along with others here, really do have the best interest of everyone's QUIT at heart with everything you post.




**You guys might want to stop attacking quitters of Derek's caliber just for the sake of arguing. It's becoming a bad habit. Go back and read what was written with the attitude that Derek is making the point that even though his quit was secure, he still felt a void without the site. Nothing more. Nothing less. You are working on losing more strong quitters/supporters due to your negative attitudes. Just QUIT already!

SD, consider your quest fulfilled my friend. You're one of the most upstanding guys around. I value your knowledge and wisdom, your values, your friendship, and leadership. Damn proud to be quit with such a fine man such as yourself. You've not only brighten my day but made my quit stronger than ever!

[2mch2lv4]

Well a little storm that has brought and all because of a request by a quitter to post what I had written in my intro (to which there was not much said about it) and copy it into a HOF group (to which brings me needing to post this).

KTC - by the quitter, for the quitter. Everything built, everything written is by quitters for others to learn from the experiences that have happened. There is even a whole what to expect section for those first 100 days and what it will be like for the journey. There is a section for alternatives with reviews done by quitters. There is also tons of support and information written: about ninja and opening up to your loved ones, about anxiety and depression, exercise options and much more.

Well, for me, my Oct12 Brothers knew where I was going to be and they had my word previously (not online each day). My castle has been built up to 7 stories tall and is solid from the knowledge that I have obtained from those who I have walked the path behind. My armor is forged from the greatest of metals and equipped with a great amount of tools that I have learned right here. On the wall of my castle is that Quit Plan that I have sworn to myself to follow to my death before giving in to the poisonous weed. That Boy Scout Oath is one of the reasons I quit in the first place, so I was not going to dis-honor that. Before this there was only 1 day in 2 years that was missed, so there is no burden felt here about posting. There is no special butterfly here, just a simple knight willing to put himself in harms way for the benefit of others.

There was a lot of discussion lately on the site about the need for posting roll. It was in the intros and in the wildcard section. But I had never seen anything written about it. Nothing concrete that could be passed along to the HOF quitter. So I felt it was time to provide some material for what to expect to those who would be thinking of leaving after their 100 days. And yes, I took it upon myself to try and give them an idea of what they should feel should they drift away from their friends who have supported them. This was done so that the others can see and therefore should not test themselves as to what they would go through.

If what I have written, if what I have provided has helped no one in the least bit, then I will apologize. However if what I have done, sows a seed in someone who will stick around for a longer period of time and help with this community, then I would have fulfilled my quest. And it would have been totally worth it. And I would do it again with no questions asked or without any hesitation. Yes I will fall on my sword for the benefit of otherÂ’s lives here at KTC.

You will find me on roll as I have been for so long. You will find me continuing to provide help to the newer quitters as I have always done. But for now I think I will retire to that round table found in Oct12, I have a little buffing that is needed to a couple of places on my armor that I cannot reach as I am wearing it. Come and join me if you will, just leave the weapons outside of the castle.

As always, Derek, dignity and grace. No name calling. No bullying. Just QUIT! I am proud to sit with you at that Oct 12 "round table" you speak of.
You of all people know how important your word is and are a true man of integrity. You are genuine and have helped so many here on KTC. I personally THANK YOU for that.
I appreciate what you attempted to do here, my friend. It's unfortunate some people cannot see that you, along with others here, really do have the best interest of everyone's QUIT at heart with everything you post.




**You guys might want to stop attacking quitters of Derek's caliber just for the sake of arguing. It's becoming a bad habit. Go back and read what was written with the attitude that Derek is making the point that even though his quit was secure, he still felt a void without the site. Nothing more. Nothing less. You are working on losing more strong quitters/supporters due to your negative attitudes. Just QUIT already!

[SirDerek]

Well a little storm that has brought and all because of a request by a quitter to post what I had written in my intro (to which there was not much said about it) and copy it into a HOF group (to which brings me needing to post this).

KTC - by the quitter, for the quitter. Everything built, everything written is by quitters for others to learn from the experiences that have happened. There is even a whole what to expect section for those first 100 days and what it will be like for the journey. There is a section for alternatives with reviews done by quitters. There is also tons of support and information written: about ninja and opening up to your loved ones, about anxiety and depression, exercise options and much more.

Well, for me, my Oct12 Brothers knew where I was going to be and they had my word previously (not online each day). My castle has been built up to 7 stories tall and is solid from the knowledge that I have obtained from those who I have walked the path behind. My armor is forged from the greatest of metals and equipped with a great amount of tools that I have learned right here. On the wall of my castle is that Quit Plan that I have sworn to myself to follow to my death before giving in to the poisonous weed. That Boy Scout Oath is one of the reasons I quit in the first place, so I was not going to dis-honor that. Before this there was only 1 day in 2 years that was missed, so there is no burden felt here about posting. There is no special butterfly here, just a simple knight willing to put himself in harms way for the benefit of others.

There was a lot of discussion lately on the site about the need for posting roll. It was in the intros and in the wildcard section. But I had never seen anything written about it. Nothing concrete that could be passed along to the HOF quitter. So I felt it was time to provide some material for what to expect to those who would be thinking of leaving after their 100 days. And yes, I took it upon myself to try and give them an idea of what they should feel should they drift away from their friends who have supported them. This was done so that the others can see and therefore should not test themselves as to what they would go through.

If what I have written, if what I have provided has helped no one in the least bit, then I will apologize. However if what I have done, sows a seed in someone who will stick around for a longer period of time and help with this community, then I would have fulfilled my quest. And it would have been totally worth it. And I would do it again with no questions asked or without any hesitation. Yes I will fall on my sword for the benefit of otherÂ’s lives here at KTC.

You will find me on roll as I have been for so long. You will find me continuing to provide help to the newer quitters as I have always done. But for now I think I will retire to that round table found in Oct12, I have a little buffing that is needed to a couple of places on my armor that I cannot reach as I am wearing it. Come and join me if you will, just leave the weapons outside of the castle.

[Scowick65]

I have returned....

ok well I really never went anywhere, other that out to nature to boy scout camp, but I tell you a week away really puts things into a bit of perspective.

Now My original plan was to skip posting roll for the week. I wanted the isolation. Now before the bashing commences let me explain. Yes this was an experiment. It was something I needed to take at this point in my quit, to see (1) how I would react, and (2) how it can be that some drift away. And knowing that I had nothing packed and was going to the boy scout camp and saying that word daily was as safest in that manner as possible.

I will say that during that day I can see that, even after 2 years, the not posting does keep that door open. I think I tore through so many toothpicks...

Well the experiment failed after one day, or maybe would say was successful. You see after 1 day, where I knew I missing posting, I could not stop thinking about my friends and some who I call family here, and that if not for me, but for my roll post to help them out. Maybe it is me but that is the tug I was feeling (even though I had texted a few of them just to chat). I did not want to let others down by not posting...

So to all you that may read this, I can only encourage you to experience the full capability that this site is trying to teach you. Post the roll to give your promise, Let your word be seen so that others may see it to help them out, make those couple of friends to that if not roll you actually think of the real people that are here.

So for now moving forward you will see my name on that roll in Oct12, join us there in a solid group of some of the greatest brothers and sisters that I have met. I will also be around to help you.

be good and I will have more to come of what I realized out there....

You were missed!

I tried the skipping roll thing too once. For about 16 hours. Never again Derek.

Glad you had a good trip.

Yea, not really sure what you accomplished here.

Hopefully the lesson learned is posting roll is THAT important.

I don't need to test myself away from here. It's too important, too easy, and too much of a privelege. I'll never look for a reason to leave.

I have 1312 units of quit under my belt. Lesson learned? That NOLAQ's signature could not be more true. Posting roll is not a burden, it's a privilege. See ya tomorrow.

[Nolaq]

I have returned....

ok well I really never went anywhere, other that out to nature to boy scout camp, but I tell you a week away really puts things into a bit of perspective.

Now My original plan was to skip posting roll for the week. I wanted the isolation. Now before the bashing commences let me explain. Yes this was an experiment. It was something I needed to take at this point in my quit, to see (1) how I would react, and (2) how it can be that some drift away. And knowing that I had nothing packed and was going to the boy scout camp and saying that word daily was as safest in that manner as possible.

I will say that during that day I can see that, even after 2 years, the not posting does keep that door open. I think I tore through so many toothpicks...

Well the experiment failed after one day, or maybe would say was successful. You see after 1 day, where I knew I missing posting, I could not stop thinking about my friends and some who I call family here, and that if not for me, but for my roll post to help them out. Maybe it is me but that is the tug I was feeling (even though I had texted a few of them just to chat). I did not want to let others down by not posting...

So to all you that may read this, I can only encourage you to experience the full capability that this site is trying to teach you. Post the roll to give your promise, Let your word be seen so that others may see it to help them out, make those couple of friends to that if not roll you actually think of the real people that are here.

So for now moving forward you will see my name on that roll in Oct12, join us there in a solid group of some of the greatest brothers and sisters that I have met. I will also be around to help you.

be good and I will have more to come of what I realized out there....

You were missed!

I tried the skipping roll thing too once. For about 16 hours. Never again Derek.

Glad you had a good trip.

Yea, not really sure what you accomplished here.

Hopefully the lesson learned is posting roll is THAT important.

I don't need to test myself away from here. It's too important, too easy, and too much of a privelege. I'll never look for a reason to leave.

[Pinched]

Day 743 -

Challenging yourself and seeing it through

Here is another aspect I came to realize over the week away, and I think has a great link to that of quitting.

As I sat as a leader, watching the young scouts throughout the week open their mind learning new things, I though wow what a challenge they are putting themselves through. Whether it be for earning the Merit Badges or the other Rank requirements, they would be learning skills that will help them throughout life.

For me I also put myself through a challenge, this one on the physical side. I went through the week in preparation to do the mile swim on the Friday. Each day I spent 30 minutes in the pool building up the strength, the ability to show that I would be able to make it. I do have to say I was nervous. I had never done anything like this before as I was never an endurance athlete. I kept cracking jokes to release my tension throughout the week. But with pushing myself I began it on the Friday, with 4 other boys (my son included). When I heard the lifeguard who was counting yell out half-way for me I was just about done, and almost stopped as was exhausted and thought that I was further than that. But I pushed on lap after lap. I kept thinking about how good it was going to feel for myself to finish. About how I had made a commitment to myself to do this. And finally after what I found out was over 37 minutes, I finished....was an amazing feeling.

Well let's look at what we do here. We come here to quit, that is our challenge. We have all of those who have laid a path before us, with all of the knowledge that has been built up throughout the years and posted for others to read, those are the books and requirements for how to get this challenge done. We have the words of encouragement as we go through the quit whether it be in the live chat, through the personal messages or even texts and phone calls. As we progress we learn these tools from the site and others that we put into practice as the days pass by. We always peek ahead to certain milestones but we still handle it day by day. We also then put our word on that roll each day, and that is our commitment to getting it done each and every day.

I am sure that everyone has had a challenge, whether big or small, where you can reflect and see how similar you can relate it to quitting.

So as I can relate, yes Quitting is one of the most challenging of things to do, but when you are successful it is so rewarding it almost goes without words. And to prove that, just look at the company that we are with for all of those who stand side by side with you and call you friend or family.

Be good my friends and family.

Welcome back to civilization oh knighted one. Glad to hear that not only did you complete the mile swim but you complete it along side your son. That is truly awesome.

[SirDerek]

Day 743 -

Challenging yourself and seeing it through

Here is another aspect I came to realize over the week away, and I think has a great link to that of quitting.

As I sat as a leader, watching the young scouts throughout the week open their mind learning new things, I though wow what a challenge they are putting themselves through. Whether it be for earning the Merit Badges or the other Rank requirements, they would be learning skills that will help them throughout life.

For me I also put myself through a challenge, this one on the physical side. I went through the week in preparation to do the mile swim on the Friday. Each day I spent 30 minutes in the pool building up the strength, the ability to show that I would be able to make it. I do have to say I was nervous. I had never done anything like this before as I was never an endurance athlete. I kept cracking jokes to release my tension throughout the week. But with pushing myself I began it on the Friday, with 4 other boys (my son included). When I heard the lifeguard who was counting yell out half-way for me I was just about done, and almost stopped as was exhausted and thought that I was further than that. But I pushed on lap after lap. I kept thinking about how good it was going to feel for myself to finish. About how I had made a commitment to myself to do this. And finally after what I found out was over 37 minutes, I finished....was an amazing feeling.

Well let's look at what we do here. We come here to quit, that is our challenge. We have all of those who have laid a path before us, with all of the knowledge that has been built up throughout the years and posted for others to read, those are the books and requirements for how to get this challenge done. We have the words of encouragement as we go through the quit whether it be in the live chat, through the personal messages or even texts and phone calls. As we progress we learn these tools from the site and others that we put into practice as the days pass by. We always peek ahead to certain milestones but we still handle it day by day. We also then put our word on that roll each day, and that is our commitment to getting it done each and every day.

I am sure that everyone has had a challenge, whether big or small, where you can reflect and see how similar you can relate it to quitting.

So as I can relate, yes Quitting is one of the most challenging of things to do, but when you are successful it is so rewarding it almost goes without words. And to prove that, just look at the company that we are with for all of those who stand side by side with you and call you friend or family.

Be good my friends and family.

[worktowin]

I have returned....

ok well I really never went anywhere, other that out to nature to boy scout camp, but I tell you a week away really puts things into a bit of perspective.

Now My original plan was to skip posting roll for the week. I wanted the isolation. Now before the bashing commences let me explain. Yes this was an experiment. It was something I needed to take at this point in my quit, to see (1) how I would react, and (2) how it can be that some drift away. And knowing that I had nothing packed and was going to the boy scout camp and saying that word daily was as safest in that manner as possible.

I will say that during that day I can see that, even after 2 years, the not posting does keep that door open. I think I tore through so many toothpicks...

Well the experiment failed after one day, or maybe would say was successful. You see after 1 day, where I knew I missing posting, I could not stop thinking about my friends and some who I call family here, and that if not for me, but for my roll post to help them out. Maybe it is me but that is the tug I was feeling (even though I had texted a few of them just to chat). I did not want to let others down by not posting...

So to all you that may read this, I can only encourage you to experience the full capability that this site is trying to teach you. Post the roll to give your promise, Let your word be seen so that others may see it to help them out, make those couple of friends to that if not roll you actually think of the real people that are here.

So for now moving forward you will see my name on that roll in Oct12, join us there in a solid group of some of the greatest brothers and sisters that I have met. I will also be around to help you.

be good and I will have more to come of what I realized out there....

You were missed!

I tried the skipping roll thing too once. For about 16 hours. Never again Derek.

Glad you had a good trip.

[SirDerek]

I have returned....

ok well I really never went anywhere, other that out to nature to boy scout camp, but I tell you a week away really puts things into a bit of perspective.

Now My original plan was to skip posting roll for the week. I wanted the isolation. Now before the bashing commences let me explain. Yes this was an experiment. It was something I needed to take at this point in my quit, to see (1) how I would react, and (2) how it can be that some drift away. And knowing that I had nothing packed and was going to the boy scout camp and saying that word daily was as safest in that manner as possible.

I will say that during that day I can see that, even after 2 years, the not posting does keep that door open. I think I tore through so many toothpicks...

Well the experiment failed after one day, or maybe would say was successful. You see after 1 day, where I knew I missing posting, I could not stop thinking about my friends and some who I call family here, and that if not for me, but for my roll post to help them out. Maybe it is me but that is the tug I was feeling (even though I had texted a few of them just to chat). I did not want to let others down by not posting...

So to all you that may read this, I can only encourage you to experience the full capability that this site is trying to teach you. Post the roll to give your promise, Let your word be seen so that others may see it to help them out, make those couple of friends to that if not roll you actually think of the real people that are here.

So for now moving forward you will see my name on that roll in Oct12, join us there in a solid group of some of the greatest brothers and sisters that I have met. I will also be around to help you.

be good and I will have more to come of what I realized out there....

[mich 34]

My friends:

I have called you today to announce that due to changes in my personal life and work, I have decided that after a short time, to resign my position of moderator. I found that during the period, the energy it took was consuming was incredibly high for me, and that I would not be able to keep up with that moving ahead.

I do have to say that I am proud of this Admin and Moderator team from what I have seen. They do a tremendous job in covering all of the issues on the site from day to day, that as a member I had no idea that were occurring. And they have my total respect as at the top of their interest is their helping of the quitters on this site. I am glad I was a part of your group and will to continue to call each of you my friend.

Now as I look back to this table in Oct12 that someone had gifted to me back in February, I think there is a fix needed to be doneÂ…

a saw sounds as a worker walks around the table taking small pieces as the corners get cut off, another worker appears with a sander, turns it on and follows the first smoothing out the edges, a third follows with a dust rag and wipes away the sawdust making the table shineÂ…..

There now I am more comfortable. Now I feel like I am back at home. I invite you all, join around this table my friends and letÂ’s celebrate our freedom from nicotine and prepare ourselves to continue our battle each and every day. My word to you is that I will stand in this fight against nicotine right beside you.

I am embarking on a personal quest over the next 7 days and 7 nights, it will be a time for much introspection, to re-find my way, so I will most likely not be around very much, but my table here is for you to use, for squires to ask questions, to celebrate tales of you victories and as I return I will have more tales and recollections to rejoice in.

Be honorable and quit my friends

You are an amazing person, Derek. Resigning a position you are proud of and good at takes a lot of thought and is not easy. Quitting is a daily part of your life along with helping others (like me). I hope that everyone that reads this can show you the respect you deserve and thank you for your time as a chat mod/mod instead of run you into the ground over your difficult decision.
I'm proud to call you friend and will support you and your decisions weather I agree with them or not. Thank you, Derek, for all of your hard work and dedication! I know you will continue to help others as it is not in you to just sit back and not help, title or no title!

:wub:

Sorry to see you step down, Derek. It's our loss, for sure.

SirDerek, sorry to see you leave. I'm 139 days quit today and you are part of the reason that after 33 years I was able to be quit. You will be missed, but hopefully we will see you here once in awhile. BTW, congrats on two years quit...an amazing accomplishment!

mb289

mb - I can assure you that you haven't seen the last of SirDerek, if you don't get you knightly fix feel free to swing by October 12 to post roll with Derek, there are a few other quitters that like to see fresh quit on roll in October too!

[mb289]

My friends:

I have called you today to announce that due to changes in my personal life and work, I have decided that after a short time, to resign my position of moderator. I found that during the period, the energy it took was consuming was incredibly high for me, and that I would not be able to keep up with that moving ahead.

I do have to say that I am proud of this Admin and Moderator team from what I have seen. They do a tremendous job in covering all of the issues on the site from day to day, that as a member I had no idea that were occurring. And they have my total respect as at the top of their interest is their helping of the quitters on this site. I am glad I was a part of your group and will to continue to call each of you my friend.

Now as I look back to this table in Oct12 that someone had gifted to me back in February, I think there is a fix needed to be doneÂ…

a saw sounds as a worker walks around the table taking small pieces as the corners get cut off, another worker appears with a sander, turns it on and follows the first smoothing out the edges, a third follows with a dust rag and wipes away the sawdust making the table shineÂ…..

There now I am more comfortable. Now I feel like I am back at home. I invite you all, join around this table my friends and letÂ’s celebrate our freedom from nicotine and prepare ourselves to continue our battle each and every day. My word to you is that I will stand in this fight against nicotine right beside you.

I am embarking on a personal quest over the next 7 days and 7 nights, it will be a time for much introspection, to re-find my way, so I will most likely not be around very much, but my table here is for you to use, for squires to ask questions, to celebrate tales of you victories and as I return I will have more tales and recollections to rejoice in.

Be honorable and quit my friends

You are an amazing person, Derek. Resigning a position you are proud of and good at takes a lot of thought and is not easy. Quitting is a daily part of your life along with helping others (like me). I hope that everyone that reads this can show you the respect you deserve and thank you for your time as a chat mod/mod instead of run you into the ground over your difficult decision.
I'm proud to call you friend and will support you and your decisions weather I agree with them or not. Thank you, Derek, for all of your hard work and dedication! I know you will continue to help others as it is not in you to just sit back and not help, title or no title!

:wub:

Sorry to see you step down, Derek. It's our loss, for sure.

SirDerek, sorry to see you leave. I'm 139 days quit today and you are part of the reason that after 33 years I was able to be quit. You will be missed, but hopefully we will see you here once in awhile. BTW, congrats on two years quit...an amazing accomplishment!

mb289

[copingwithoutcopen]

My friends:

I have called you today to announce that due to changes in my personal life and work, I have decided that after a short time, to resign my position of moderator. I found that during the period, the energy it took was consuming was incredibly high for me, and that I would not be able to keep up with that moving ahead.

I do have to say that I am proud of this Admin and Moderator team from what I have seen. They do a tremendous job in covering all of the issues on the site from day to day, that as a member I had no idea that were occurring. And they have my total respect as at the top of their interest is their helping of the quitters on this site. I am glad I was a part of your group and will to continue to call each of you my friend.

Now as I look back to this table in Oct12 that someone had gifted to me back in February, I think there is a fix needed to be doneÂ…

a saw sounds as a worker walks around the table taking small pieces as the corners get cut off, another worker appears with a sander, turns it on and follows the first smoothing out the edges, a third follows with a dust rag and wipes away the sawdust making the table shineÂ…..

There now I am more comfortable. Now I feel like I am back at home. I invite you all, join around this table my friends and letÂ’s celebrate our freedom from nicotine and prepare ourselves to continue our battle each and every day. My word to you is that I will stand in this fight against nicotine right beside you.

I am embarking on a personal quest over the next 7 days and 7 nights, it will be a time for much introspection, to re-find my way, so I will most likely not be around very much, but my table here is for you to use, for squires to ask questions, to celebrate tales of you victories and as I return I will have more tales and recollections to rejoice in.

Be honorable and quit my friends

You are an amazing person, Derek. Resigning a position you are proud of and good at takes a lot of thought and is not easy. Quitting is a daily part of your life along with helping others (like me). I hope that everyone that reads this can show you the respect you deserve and thank you for your time as a chat mod/mod instead of run you into the ground over your difficult decision.
I'm proud to call you friend and will support you and your decisions weather I agree with them or not. Thank you, Derek, for all of your hard work and dedication! I know you will continue to help others as it is not in you to just sit back and not help, title or no title!

:wub:

Sorry to see you step down, Derek. It's our loss, for sure.

[2mch2lv4]

My friends:

I have called you today to announce that due to changes in my personal life and work, I have decided that after a short time, to resign my position of moderator. I found that during the period, the energy it took was consuming was incredibly high for me, and that I would not be able to keep up with that moving ahead.

I do have to say that I am proud of this Admin and Moderator team from what I have seen. They do a tremendous job in covering all of the issues on the site from day to day, that as a member I had no idea that were occurring. And they have my total respect as at the top of their interest is their helping of the quitters on this site. I am glad I was a part of your group and will to continue to call each of you my friend.

Now as I look back to this table in Oct12 that someone had gifted to me back in February, I think there is a fix needed to be doneÂ…

a saw sounds as a worker walks around the table taking small pieces as the corners get cut off, another worker appears with a sander, turns it on and follows the first smoothing out the edges, a third follows with a dust rag and wipes away the sawdust making the table shineÂ…..

There now I am more comfortable. Now I feel like I am back at home. I invite you all, join around this table my friends and letÂ’s celebrate our freedom from nicotine and prepare ourselves to continue our battle each and every day. My word to you is that I will stand in this fight against nicotine right beside you.

I am embarking on a personal quest over the next 7 days and 7 nights, it will be a time for much introspection, to re-find my way, so I will most likely not be around very much, but my table here is for you to use, for squires to ask questions, to celebrate tales of you victories and as I return I will have more tales and recollections to rejoice in.

Be honorable and quit my friends

You are an amazing person, Derek. Resigning a position you are proud of and good at takes a lot of thought and is not easy. Quitting is a daily part of your life along with helping others (like me). I hope that everyone that reads this can show you the respect you deserve and thank you for your time as a chat mod/mod instead of run you into the ground over your difficult decision.
I'm proud to call you friend and will support you and your decisions weather I agree with them or not. Thank you, Derek, for all of your hard work and dedication! I know you will continue to help others as it is not in you to just sit back and not help, title or no title!

:wub:

[30yraddict]

My friends:

I have called you today to announce that due to changes in my personal life and work, I have decided that after a short time, to resign my position of moderator. I found that during the period, the energy it took was consuming was incredibly high for me, and that I would not be able to keep up with that moving ahead.

I do have to say that I am proud of this Admin and Moderator team from what I have seen. They do a tremendous job in covering all of the issues on the site from day to day, that as a member I had no idea that were occurring. And they have my total respect as at the top of their interest is their helping of the quitters on this site. I am glad I was a part of your group and will to continue to call each of you my friend.

Now as I look back to this table in Oct12 that someone had gifted to me back in February, I think there is a fix needed to be doneÂ…

a saw sounds as a worker walks around the table taking small pieces as the corners get cut off, another worker appears with a sander, turns it on and follows the first smoothing out the edges, a third follows with a dust rag and wipes away the sawdust making the table shineÂ…..

There now I am more comfortable. Now I feel like I am back at home. I invite you all, join around this table my friends and letÂ’s celebrate our freedom from nicotine and prepare ourselves to continue our battle each and every day. My word to you is that I will stand in this fight against nicotine right beside you.

I am embarking on a personal quest over the next 7 days and 7 nights, it will be a time for much introspection, to re-find my way, so I will most likely not be around very much, but my table here is for you to use, for squires to ask questions, to celebrate tales of you victories and as I return I will have more tales and recollections to rejoice in.

Be honorable and quit my friends

It has been an honor to serve with you friend. You only need to holler if you need anything.

Proud to be quit with you today and every day.

Dale