My good cave

[Grizzly25]

Friends I had no intentions today of commenting on my quit but in the past hour events have me deeply concerned.  It was 9 months ago today that I bid farewell to my "friend" Copenhagen.  My life and my prospective of the future changed.  I honestly don't know why this is the right time, but it is!  The hundreds of other times may have had noble intentions but in reality I wasn't ready to quit.  I've watched good men and women come here and with good intentions and forcefully declare their independence and freedom only to cave.  A fellow addict, friend and quitter who is no longer a poster on KTC but has remained in contact with me, this morning reported the news he has fallen (caved).  He expressed his hesitation to tell me, he didn't want to corrupt or weaken my quit.  At first I didn't know how or what to think. Upon reflection I'm pissed!  Not at my friend, but at the power nicotine addiction has on our pathetic minds.  I know there are those that will yell from the highest points that the will never cave.  I say beware those that get puffed up in their own pride fall the hardest.  As a reminder to me I've bumped this earlier post of mine forward to remind myself of what it takes to be successful and stay quit.  The basic and most important concept is:


ONE DAY (unit) AT A TIME!

What a simple concept, almost too simple to take serious until you think about it. 

Life is about one day at a time.  Each of our lives began as one day at a time.  One word, one step, one friend,  some of the days were rewarding and successful others not so much. (I’ve been working on this one for 55 yrs)

Those of you that are married: marriage is one day at a time, some fun and rewarding others difficult and depressing. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for 32 yr)

Raising children:  One exciting moment and success after another,  stumbles and falls, ups and downs, happy days and really sad days.  One sleepless night after another when they are newborn to one sleepless night after another when they are teens. (I’ve been working on this one for 31 yrs)

Addiction to NICOTINE:  That happened one day (one pinch) at a time;  I seriously doubt that any of you started dipping a full can a day.  For me it was probably a small pinch every day or two, then a pinch a day,  a pinch two or three times a day, Till I had the shit in my mouth literally 24/7.  (I’ve been working on this one for nearly 40 yrs.)

QUIT:  Why should our quit be any different?  Simply stated it can’t be. Quitting our addiction to nicotine is a process, a long process, one day at a time.  It may end up being one minute at a time when we first start the process.  Remember ONE UNIT AT A TIME.  One day, one minute, one success, one triumph, one crave, one trigger, one cry, one rage , etc. (I’ve been working on this one for 69 days) (276)

When each day ends I will continue to examine how I preformed that day and how I can improve on it, when I report in the next day.  This is the process of Life, Live it to your greatest potential and be proud of your accomplishments.  I have got to say that I am proud of my quit and proud to be quit with each of you addicts.  Because of my addiction I haven't allowed myself to be proud of much for a very long time.

Bumping this for everyone.

Post roll every day gents (and ladies). Don't stray from the site. Posting roll every day keeps me accountable. If you stray for weeks or months and run into that can at the store who is going to stop you from buying it? Do you think you're strong enough to do it without help?

Stay accountable folks, going back to slavery isn't worth it.

Always always always one day at a time guys, it is sad but those who get comfy with their quit seem to stray but those who keep vigilant keep the quit!

We are all addicts and will always be addicts but we can stay active here and be quiters!

We win cause we choose to KEEP OUR WORD...one day at a time nothing more!

Quit on quiter!

[Kubrick]

Friends I had no intentions today of commenting on my quit but in the past hour events have me deeply concerned. It was 9 months ago today that I bid farewell to my "friend" Copenhagen. My life and my prospective of the future changed. I honestly don't know why this is the right time, but it is! The hundreds of other times may have had noble intentions but in reality I wasn't ready to quit. I've watched good men and women come here and with good intentions and forcefully declare their independence and freedom only to cave. A fellow addict, friend and quitter who is no longer a poster on KTC but has remained in contact with me, this morning reported the news he has fallen (caved). He expressed his hesitation to tell me, he didn't want to corrupt or weaken my quit. At first I didn't know how or what to think. Upon reflection I'm pissed! Not at my friend, but at the power nicotine addiction has on our pathetic minds. I know there are those that will yell from the highest points that the will never cave. I say beware those that get puffed up in their own pride fall the hardest. As a reminder to me I've bumped this earlier post of mine forward to remind myself of what it takes to be successful and stay quit. The basic and most important concept is:


ONE DAY (unit) AT A TIME!

What a simple concept, almost too simple to take serious until you think about it.

Life is about one day at a time. Each of our lives began as one day at a time. One word, one step, one friend, some of the days were rewarding and successful others not so much. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for 55 yrs)

Those of you that are married: marriage is one day at a time, some fun and rewarding others difficult and depressing. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for 32 yr)

Raising children: One exciting moment and success after another, stumbles and falls, ups and downs, happy days and really sad days. One sleepless night after another when they are newborn to one sleepless night after another when they are teens. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for 31 yrs)

Addiction to NICOTINE: That happened one day (one pinch) at a time; I seriously doubt that any of you started dipping a full can a day. For me it was probably a small pinch every day or two, then a pinch a day, a pinch two or three times a day, Till I had the shit in my mouth literally 24/7. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for nearly 40 yrs.)

QUIT: Why should our quit be any different? Simply stated it canÂ’t be. Quitting our addiction to nicotine is a process, a long process, one day at a time. It may end up being one minute at a time when we first start the process. Remember ONE UNIT AT A TIME. One day, one minute, one success, one triumph, one crave, one trigger, one cry, one rage , etc. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for 69 days) (276)

When each day ends I will continue to examine how I preformed that day and how I can improve on it, when I report in the next day. This is the process of Life, Live it to your greatest potential and be proud of your accomplishments. I have got to say that I am proud of my quit and proud to be quit with each of you addicts. Because of my addiction I haven't allowed myself to be proud of much for a very long time.

Bumping this for everyone.

Post roll every day gents (and ladies). Don't stray from the site. Posting roll every day keeps me accountable. If you stray for weeks or months and run into that can at the store who is going to stop you from buying it? Do you think you're strong enough to do it without help?

Stay accountable folks, going back to slavery isn't worth it.

[Wt57]

Friends I had no intentions today of commenting on my quit but in the past hour events have me deeply concerned. It was 9 months ago today that I bid farewell to my "friend" Copenhagen. My life and my prospective of the future changed. I honestly don't know why this is the right time, but it is! The hundreds of other times may have had noble intentions but in reality I wasn't ready to quit. I've watched good men and women come here and with good intentions and forcefully declare their independence and freedom only to cave. A fellow addict, friend and quitter who is no longer a poster on KTC but has remained in contact with me, this morning reported the news he has fallen (caved). He expressed his hesitation to tell me, he didn't want to corrupt or weaken my quit. At first I didn't know how or what to think. Upon reflection I'm pissed! Not at my friend, but at the power nicotine addiction has on our pathetic minds. I know there are those that will yell from the highest points that the will never cave. I say beware those that get puffed up in their own pride fall the hardest. As a reminder to me I've bumped this earlier post of mine forward to remind myself of what it takes to be successful and stay quit. The basic and most important concept is:


ONE DAY (unit) AT A TIME!

What a simple concept, almost too simple to take serious until you think about it.

Life is about one day at a time. Each of our lives began as one day at a time. One word, one step, one friend, some of the days were rewarding and successful others not so much. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for 55 yrs)

Those of you that are married: marriage is one day at a time, some fun and rewarding others difficult and depressing. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for 32 yr)

Raising children: One exciting moment and success after another, stumbles and falls, ups and downs, happy days and really sad days. One sleepless night after another when they are newborn to one sleepless night after another when they are teens. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for 31 yrs)

Addiction to NICOTINE: That happened one day (one pinch) at a time; I seriously doubt that any of you started dipping a full can a day. For me it was probably a small pinch every day or two, then a pinch a day, a pinch two or three times a day, Till I had the shit in my mouth literally 24/7. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for nearly 40 yrs.)

QUIT: Why should our quit be any different? Simply stated it canÂ’t be. Quitting our addiction to nicotine is a process, a long process, one day at a time. It may end up being one minute at a time when we first start the process. Remember ONE UNIT AT A TIME. One day, one minute, one success, one triumph, one crave, one trigger, one cry, one rage , etc. (IÂ’ve been working on this one for 69 days) (276)

When each day ends I will continue to examine how I preformed that day and how I can improve on it, when I report in the next day. This is the process of Life, Live it to your greatest potential and be proud of your accomplishments. I have got to say that I am proud of my quit and proud to be quit with each of you addicts. Because of my addiction I haven't allowed myself to be proud of much for a very long time.

[kana]

Christmas Day a time of giving and receiving gifts but most important remembering gifts that have been given.  Some of the best gifts in life can't be touched, tasted, smelled or heard!  Even though these 4 senses don't register these gifts it doesn't mean they go unnoticed. Today is a good day to be grateful for so many of the gifts in life. As gifts are exchanged take time to ponder those gifts that are less tangible. One of these gifts that I am cherishing today is the many new friends that I have gained this year on KTC. Those of you who have lent a hand to me. Being nicotine free today is something that I had feared and thought was unobtainable a year ago. Quitting is a huge gift!  A gift I give myself, a gift I share with my wife and a gift that so many of you have made possible and share.  I think back to days when the pain of quitting actually caused me to break down and cry and want to abandon my quit.  My wife was there and wanted to help but only other addicts knew this pain and knew it would pass.  Thank You to all who have aided in my quit!  Words can't express the gratitude I feel. :wub:

Wade, you're a badass sir. Glad to be quit with you


'army'

You have my eternal gratitude, Wade. My quit wouldn't be what it is without your words and example. Thanks, buddy.

Hats off Sir!!!

ditto ! proud of you brother!!

[RAZD611]

Christmas Day a time of giving and receiving gifts but most important remembering gifts that have been given.  Some of the best gifts in life can't be touched, tasted, smelled or heard!  Even though these 4 senses don't register these gifts it doesn't mean they go unnoticed. Today is a good day to be grateful for so many of the gifts in life. As gifts are exchanged take time to ponder those gifts that are less tangible. One of these gifts that I am cherishing today is the many new friends that I have gained this year on KTC. Those of you who have lent a hand to me. Being nicotine free today is something that I had feared and thought was unobtainable a year ago. Quitting is a huge gift!  A gift I give myself, a gift I share with my wife and a gift that so many of you have made possible and share.  I think back to days when the pain of quitting actually caused me to break down and cry and want to abandon my quit.  My wife was there and wanted to help but only other addicts knew this pain and knew it would pass.  Thank You to all who have aided in my quit!  Words can't express the gratitude I feel. :wub:

Wade, you're a badass sir. Glad to be quit with you


'army'

You have my eternal gratitude, Wade. My quit wouldn't be what it is without your words and example. Thanks, buddy.

Hats off Sir!!!

[epayne]

Christmas Day a time of giving and receiving gifts but most important remembering gifts that have been given.  Some of the best gifts in life can't be touched, tasted, smelled or heard!  Even though these 4 senses don't register these gifts it doesn't mean they go unnoticed. Today is a good day to be grateful for so many of the gifts in life. As gifts are exchanged take time to ponder those gifts that are less tangible. One of these gifts that I am cherishing today is the many new friends that I have gained this year on KTC. Those of you who have lent a hand to me. Being nicotine free today is something that I had feared and thought was unobtainable a year ago. Quitting is a huge gift!  A gift I give myself, a gift I share with my wife and a gift that so many of you have made possible and share.  I think back to days when the pain of quitting actually caused me to break down and cry and want to abandon my quit.  My wife was there and wanted to help but only other addicts knew this pain and knew it would pass.  Thank You to all who have aided in my quit!  Words can't express the gratitude I feel. :wub:

Wade, you're a badass sir. Glad to be quit with you


'army'

You have my eternal gratitude, Wade. My quit wouldn't be what it is without your words and example. Thanks, buddy.

[Bruce]

Christmas Day a time of giving and receiving gifts but most important remembering gifts that have been given. Some of the best gifts in life can't be touched, tasted, smelled or heard! Even though these 4 senses don't register these gifts it doesn't mean they go unnoticed. Today is a good day to be grateful for so many of the gifts in life. As gifts are exchanged take time to ponder those gifts that are less tangible. One of these gifts that I am cherishing today is the many new friends that I have gained this year on KTC. Those of you who have lent a hand to me. Being nicotine free today is something that I had feared and thought was unobtainable a year ago. Quitting is a huge gift! A gift I give myself, a gift I share with my wife and a gift that so many of you have made possible and share. I think back to days when the pain of quitting actually caused me to break down and cry and want to abandon my quit. My wife was there and wanted to help but only other addicts knew this pain and knew it would pass. Thank You to all who have aided in my quit! Words can't express the gratitude I feel. :wub:

Wade, you're a badass sir. Glad to be quit with you


'army'

[Wt57]

Christmas Day a time of giving and receiving gifts but most important remembering gifts that have been given. Some of the best gifts in life can't be touched, tasted, smelled or heard! Even though these 4 senses don't register these gifts it doesn't mean they go unnoticed. Today is a good day to be grateful for so many of the gifts in life. As gifts are exchanged take time to ponder those gifts that are less tangible. One of these gifts that I am cherishing today is the many new friends that I have gained this year on KTC. Those of you who have lent a hand to me. Being nicotine free today is something that I had feared and thought was unobtainable a year ago. Quitting is a huge gift! A gift I give myself, a gift I share with my wife and a gift that so many of you have made possible and share. I think back to days when the pain of quitting actually caused me to break down and cry and want to abandon my quit. My wife was there and wanted to help but only other addicts knew this pain and knew it would pass. Thank You to all who have aided in my quit! Words can't express the gratitude I feel. :wub:

[wastepanel]

Take what you need leave the rest
The importance of this statement has become very clear to me over the past few days.  In the past 240+ days I've put myself out there for most every newbie and offered my support. Up until this point I needed to do this for me. I no longer need this.  I need my daily promise and to look out for my BOQs.  Sure I have a lot of other quitters that have become important to me and I'm still here for support.  As I reached out recently with some serious thoughts and concerns I was told that "I was looking for a reason to take my ball and play somewhere else". This is not the case at all but I do realize that I've been more concerned about others quit than my own at times and this needs to change.  So for me it is time not to take my ball somewhere else but change my game strategy. What I need is my daily promise!  I'm a 100% poster and will continue to be, other than that I don't need it for now!

I hear you brother. I am at the same place. I look out for my quit first and foremost, then the needs of the Madmen. I am 100% poster, and that will not change. I am ALWAYS available to ANYONE who reaches out for help, but I have stopped putting myself out there only to have people who think they have everything figured out make dumbass comments like that.

There is no shame in stepping back for a little bit, and letting some things work themselves out. I have been where you are and felt what you are feeling. You have helped a TON of newbies and Vets through alot of tough times. Keep that close to you, and take care of YOU for a while.

You are a baddas quitter, and I gladly quit with you all day, any day! QLAFM

When times are good, we practice for the bad times.

When times are bad, we use our tools we learned here.

We can do this men.

[jaginvest]

Take what you need leave the rest
The importance of this statement has become very clear to me over the past few days.  In the past 240+ days I've put myself out there for most every newbie and offered my support. Up until this point I needed to do this for me. I no longer need this.  I need my daily promise and to look out for my BOQs.  Sure I have a lot of other quitters that have become important to me and I'm still here for support.  As I reached out recently with some serious thoughts and concerns I was told that "I was looking for a reason to take my ball and play somewhere else". This is not the case at all but I do realize that I've been more concerned about others quit than my own at times and this needs to change.  So for me it is time not to take my ball somewhere else but change my game strategy. What I need is my daily promise!  I'm a 100% poster and will continue to be, other than that I don't need it for now!

I hear you brother. I am at the same place. I look out for my quit first and foremost, then the needs of the Madmen. I am 100% poster, and that will not change. I am ALWAYS available to ANYONE who reaches out for help, but I have stopped putting myself out there only to have people who think they have everything figured out make dumbass comments like that.

There is no shame in stepping back for a little bit, and letting some things work themselves out. I have been where you are and felt what you are feeling. You have helped a TON of newbies and Vets through alot of tough times. Keep that close to you, and take care of YOU for a while.

You are a baddas quitter, and I gladly quit with you all day, any day! QLAFM

[Kubrick]

Take what you need leave the rest
The importance of this statement has become very clear to me over the past few days. In the past 240+ days I've put myself out there for most every newbie and offered my support. Up until this point I needed to do this for me. I no longer need this. I need my daily promise and to look out for my BOQs. Sure I have a lot of other quitters that have become important to me and I'm still here for support. As I reached out recently with some serious thoughts and concerns I was told that "I was looking for a reason to take my ball and play somewhere else". This is not the case at all but I do realize that I've been more concerned about others quit than my own at times and this needs to change. So for me it is time not to take my ball somewhere else but change my game strategy. What I need is my daily promise! I'm a 100% poster and will continue to be, other than that I don't need it for now!

I am also a 100% poster (for 252 days). I taperd way way off on helping newbs shortly after I hit 100.

I hope that doesn't make me an asshole ( I am one anyway though).

I still chime in on certain intros that strike something in me to respond.

[Wt57]

Take what you need leave the rest
The importance of this statement has become very clear to me over the past few days. In the past 240+ days I've put myself out there for most every newbie and offered my support. Up until this point I needed to do this for me. I no longer need this. I need my daily promise and to look out for my BOQs. Sure I have a lot of other quitters that have become important to me and I'm still here for support. As I reached out recently with some serious thoughts and concerns I was told that "I was looking for a reason to take my ball and play somewhere else". This is not the case at all but I do realize that I've been more concerned about others quit than my own at times and this needs to change. So for me it is time not to take my ball somewhere else but change my game strategy. What I need is my daily promise! I'm a 100% poster and will continue to be, other than that I don't need it for now!

[Grizzly25]

When I quit I had been reading all I could for 2 days , I really wanted to be free!  I am a rather quiet guy that takes meds to keep me from having panic attacks around people.  I was more than a little apprehensive about opening up my secret life as a ninja dipper especially to total strangers.  Turned out that hasn't been a problem. 

In Quitting I tried to do everything that 'vets' told me. (At the time I considered everyone wit more days than me, vets)   I put myself in a padded room with no windows and locked the door with new weatherstripping.  I got very active, raged online, got numbers from most every quitter in my month and many others. I learned to use the tools to the fullest extent.

After a few weeks I moved myself from the padded cell into my real life.  I still made sure the doors and windows were shut.  That evil bitch hounded me, relentlessly but I continued to win each battle.  Finally HOF was here, time went very fast.  Sure I had lots of craving and thoughts of failure but I had solid tools that brought me through tough times. 

Here I set at 234 days.  The doors and windows are closed and I don't hear the scratching at the doors daily, but she is still hiding in the shrubbery.  Lately I've been thinking about my future with nicotine.  Sure i know better, today is all we can be sure of!  So why do I have those romantic thoughts of having a one night stand with that scanky bitch?  I'm an addict! Because I'm that addict I keep a extra key hidden just in case.  How messed up is that?  All of you new quitters need to learn; we are always addicts and our addicted minds are never safe to be left alone.  That is why I come here early every day and make you my promise to keep the that door locked and that extra key in the lock box!  I hope some day to forget where that extra key is at but until then, I'll see you in the morning!!

Bravo Brother...QLAFM

WT you have helped me so many times, and I thank you. You always seem to reach out or say something at the right moment. You've helped me more than you'll ever know.. Don't worry bro, we're all outside your house waiting for the bitch to come out of the shrubbery. Then whammo!! Might as well forget about that lockbox. I got rid of it for you. It's gone.. If you do start to look for it let me know, and I'll take you to lunch instead..
Peace my friend

'clap' 'clap' 'clap'


'army' Quit with you WT

x2

'clap' 'clap' 'clap'

OUTSTANDING BROTHER!!!!

[Bruce]

When I quit I had been reading all I could for 2 days , I really wanted to be free!  I am a rather quiet guy that takes meds to keep me from having panic attacks around people.  I was more than a little apprehensive about opening up my secret life as a ninja dipper especially to total strangers.  Turned out that hasn't been a problem. 

In Quitting I tried to do everything that 'vets' told me. (At the time I considered everyone wit more days than me, vets)   I put myself in a padded room with no windows and locked the door with new weatherstripping.  I got very active, raged online, got numbers from most every quitter in my month and many others. I learned to use the tools to the fullest extent.

After a few weeks I moved myself from the padded cell into my real life.  I still made sure the doors and windows were shut.  That evil bitch hounded me, relentlessly but I continued to win each battle.  Finally HOF was here, time went very fast.  Sure I had lots of craving and thoughts of failure but I had solid tools that brought me through tough times. 

Here I set at 234 days.  The doors and windows are closed and I don't hear the scratching at the doors daily, but she is still hiding in the shrubbery.  Lately I've been thinking about my future with nicotine.  Sure i know better, today is all we can be sure of!  So why do I have those romantic thoughts of having a one night stand with that scanky bitch?  I'm an addict! Because I'm that addict I keep a extra key hidden just in case.  How messed up is that?  All of you new quitters need to learn; we are always addicts and our addicted minds are never safe to be left alone.  That is why I come here early every day and make you my promise to keep the that door locked and that extra key in the lock box!  I hope some day to forget where that extra key is at but until then, I'll see you in the morning!!

Bravo Brother...QLAFM

WT you have helped me so many times, and I thank you. You always seem to reach out or say something at the right moment. You've helped me more than you'll ever know.. Don't worry bro, we're all outside your house waiting for the bitch to come out of the shrubbery. Then whammo!! Might as well forget about that lockbox. I got rid of it for you. It's gone.. If you do start to look for it let me know, and I'll take you to lunch instead..
Peace my friend

'clap' 'clap' 'clap'


'army' Quit with you WT

x2

[Mthomas3824]

When I quit I had been reading all I could for 2 days , I really wanted to be free!  I am a rather quiet guy that takes meds to keep me from having panic attacks around people.  I was more than a little apprehensive about opening up my secret life as a ninja dipper especially to total strangers.  Turned out that hasn't been a problem. 

In Quitting I tried to do everything that 'vets' told me. (At the time I considered everyone wit more days than me, vets)   I put myself in a padded room with no windows and locked the door with new weatherstripping.  I got very active, raged online, got numbers from most every quitter in my month and many others. I learned to use the tools to the fullest extent.

After a few weeks I moved myself from the padded cell into my real life.  I still made sure the doors and windows were shut.  That evil bitch hounded me, relentlessly but I continued to win each battle.  Finally HOF was here, time went very fast.  Sure I had lots of craving and thoughts of failure but I had solid tools that brought me through tough times. 

Here I set at 234 days.  The doors and windows are closed and I don't hear the scratching at the doors daily, but she is still hiding in the shrubbery.  Lately I've been thinking about my future with nicotine.  Sure i know better, today is all we can be sure of!  So why do I have those romantic thoughts of having a one night stand with that scanky bitch?  I'm an addict! Because I'm that addict I keep a extra key hidden just in case.  How messed up is that?  All of you new quitters need to learn; we are always addicts and our addicted minds are never safe to be left alone.  That is why I come here early every day and make you my promise to keep the that door locked and that extra key in the lock box!  I hope some day to forget where that extra key is at but until then, I'll see you in the morning!!

Bravo Brother...QLAFM

WT you have helped me so many times, and I thank you. You always seem to reach out or say something at the right moment. You've helped me more than you'll ever know.. Don't worry bro, we're all outside your house waiting for the bitch to come out of the shrubbery. Then whammo!! Might as well forget about that lockbox. I got rid of it for you. It's gone.. If you do start to look for it let me know, and I'll take you to lunch instead..
Peace my friend

'clap' 'clap' 'clap'


'army' Quit with you WT