Day 2

[jsjohnson]

113  Well it has been a bit since I have been back here to my intro.  I been on the train partying it up with my people.  Every day does get better without nicotine.  I still believe that this site and the people in it help a lot of people stay quit, if you use it for that.  Unfortunately some just don't get it. 

On another note, I would like to know what the number of kills that @chris2alaska has.  I mean if you read the HOF speeches he is in a lot of them in directing people to the forum.  This guy has had to kill a shit ton of cans for the people he brought to the forum.  I personally believe he and @Keith0617 are working in tandem, because when I stumbled in here ..within minutes @chris2alaska had me posting roll and @Keith0617 was following up a couple of hours later with a phone call.  So I wanna know how many cans you both have been killing.  Yall might want to be careful,
Big Tobacco may attempt to put a bounty on both of yall lol.  Seriously thanks for what yall do. 

[KD2]

Day 94   6 days and I board the HOF Train!   Man it has been a rough ride, but like the vets keep telling us...everything gets better one day at a time.  My January 20 group has lost alot of quitters in the first 100 days.  Saying that.......20 Bad Ass quitters are still with us.  I am proud of each and every one of my January 20 bad ass quitters.  I have had alot of firsts in the past 20 days.  The holidays dip free, traveling on vacation dip free and probaly the biggest, New Year's Eve dip free (and surrounded by family members that still use tobacco).  I remember going through my brother-in-law's garage to get a drink on New Year's eve and walking past his can laying on the work bench.  I just looked at it and told myself that dead plant in a plastic can no longer has control over me.  I know I stil have 6 more days until HOF, and know this is just the beginning for a tobacco free life, but I would like to thank all my peeps from my January 20 quit group, in particular @JJG009 and @Hunter4life , I would also like to give special thanks to @SixString and @KD2 who really carried me through my first 60 days of my quit.  I also would like to thank the vets that have supported me every day, @Keith0617 @chris2alaska @INKcogKNEEdough @UncleRico @campbellmi13 @Broccoli-saurus @Tonifer @oldschool @Bigdiesel90 and @69franx .  Lots of support and ongoing support.  Posting roll every day, and quitting one day at a time are the keys to ongoing success.

Great work JS.  I have had a special eye on you since I read your intro roughly 96 days ago.  We took different tests but we work in the same world and, I would imagine, have similar stressors and dependencies.  I don't have to tell you 96 days is a BIG deal.  I'm very happy for you.  My digits are always available if you like.  Congrats my friend.  Keep it up.

This looks like the beginning of a great HOF speech!

I thought the same thing

Looking forward to raising a glass and eating some ribs in celebration. Glad our paths have crossed.  It will be done one day at a time

I like it Js. We’ll both have a coin next time we meet up! PTQWU

[UncleRico]

Day 94   6 days and I board the HOF Train!   Man it has been a rough ride, but like the vets keep telling us...everything gets better one day at a time.  My January 20 group has lost alot of quitters in the first 100 days.  Saying that.......20 Bad Ass quitters are still with us.  I am proud of each and every one of my January 20 bad ass quitters.  I have had alot of firsts in the past 20 days.  The holidays dip free, traveling on vacation dip free and probaly the biggest, New Year's Eve dip free (and surrounded by family members that still use tobacco).  I remember going through my brother-in-law's garage to get a drink on New Year's eve and walking past his can laying on the work bench.  I just looked at it and told myself that dead plant in a plastic can no longer has control over me.  I know I stil have 6 more days until HOF, and know this is just the beginning for a tobacco free life, but I would like to thank all my peeps from my January 20 quit group, in particular @JJG009 and @Hunter4life , I would also like to give special thanks to @SixString and @KD2 who really carried me through my first 60 days of my quit.  I also would like to thank the vets that have supported me every day, @Keith0617 @chris2alaska @INKcogKNEEdough @UncleRico @campbellmi13 @Broccoli-saurus @Tonifer @oldschool @Bigdiesel90 and @69franx .  Lots of support and ongoing support.  Posting roll every day, and quitting one day at a time are the keys to ongoing success.

Great work JS.  I have had a special eye on you since I read your intro roughly 96 days ago.  We took different tests but we work in the same world and, I would imagine, have similar stressors and dependencies.  I don't have to tell you 96 days is a BIG deal.  I'm very happy for you.  My digits are always available if you like.  Congrats my friend.  Keep it up.

This looks like the beginning of a great HOF speech!

I thought the same thing

Looking forward to raising a glass and eating some ribs in celebration. Glad our paths have crossed.  It will be done one day at a time

[chris2alaska]

Day 94   6 days and I board the HOF Train!   Man it has been a rough ride, but like the vets keep telling us...everything gets better one day at a time.  My January 20 group has lost alot of quitters in the first 100 days.  Saying that.......20 Bad Ass quitters are still with us.  I am proud of each and every one of my January 20 bad ass quitters.  I have had alot of firsts in the past 20 days.  The holidays dip free, traveling on vacation dip free and probaly the biggest, New Year's Eve dip free (and surrounded by family members that still use tobacco).  I remember going through my brother-in-law's garage to get a drink on New Year's eve and walking past his can laying on the work bench.  I just looked at it and told myself that dead plant in a plastic can no longer has control over me.  I know I stil have 6 more days until HOF, and know this is just the beginning for a tobacco free life, but I would like to thank all my peeps from my January 20 quit group, in particular @JJG009 and @Hunter4life , I would also like to give special thanks to @SixString and @KD2 who really carried me through my first 60 days of my quit.  I also would like to thank the vets that have supported me every day, @Keith0617 @chris2alaska @INKcogKNEEdough @UncleRico @campbellmi13 @Broccoli-saurus @Tonifer @oldschool @Bigdiesel90 and @69franx .  Lots of support and ongoing support.  Posting roll every day, and quitting one day at a time are the keys to ongoing success.

Great work JS.  I have had a special eye on you since I read your intro roughly 96 days ago.  We took different tests but we work in the same world and, I would imagine, have similar stressors and dependencies.  I don't have to tell you 96 days is a BIG deal.  I'm very happy for you.  My digits are always available if you like.  Congrats my friend.  Keep it up.

This looks like the beginning of a great HOF speech!

I thought the same thing

[69franx]

Day 94   6 days and I board the HOF Train!   Man it has been a rough ride, but like the vets keep telling us...everything gets better one day at a time.  My January 20 group has lost alot of quitters in the first 100 days.  Saying that.......20 Bad Ass quitters are still with us.  I am proud of each and every one of my January 20 bad ass quitters.  I have had alot of firsts in the past 20 days.  The holidays dip free, traveling on vacation dip free and probaly the biggest, New Year's Eve dip free (and surrounded by family members that still use tobacco).  I remember going through my brother-in-law's garage to get a drink on New Year's eve and walking past his can laying on the work bench.  I just looked at it and told myself that dead plant in a plastic can no longer has control over me.  I know I stil have 6 more days until HOF, and know this is just the beginning for a tobacco free life, but I would like to thank all my peeps from my January 20 quit group, in particular @JJG009 and @Hunter4life , I would also like to give special thanks to @SixString and @KD2 who really carried me through my first 60 days of my quit.  I also would like to thank the vets that have supported me every day, @Keith0617 @chris2alaska @INKcogKNEEdough @UncleRico @campbellmi13 @Broccoli-saurus @Tonifer @oldschool @Bigdiesel90 and @69franx .  Lots of support and ongoing support.  Posting roll every day, and quitting one day at a time are the keys to ongoing success.

Great work JS.  I have had a special eye on you since I read your intro roughly 96 days ago.  We took different tests but we work in the same world and, I would imagine, have similar stressors and dependencies.  I don't have to tell you 96 days is a BIG deal.  I'm very happy for you.  My digits are always available if you like.  Congrats my friend.  Keep it up.

This looks like the beginning of a great HOF speech!

[EXBEARHAG]

Day 94   6 days and I board the HOF Train!   Man it has been a rough ride, but like the vets keep telling us...everything gets better one day at a time.  My January 20 group has lost alot of quitters in the first 100 days.  Saying that.......20 Bad Ass quitters are still with us.  I am proud of each and every one of my January 20 bad ass quitters.  I have had alot of firsts in the past 20 days.  The holidays dip free, traveling on vacation dip free and probaly the biggest, New Year's Eve dip free (and surrounded by family members that still use tobacco).  I remember going through my brother-in-law's garage to get a drink on New Year's eve and walking past his can laying on the work bench.  I just looked at it and told myself that dead plant in a plastic can no longer has control over me.  I know I stil have 6 more days until HOF, and know this is just the beginning for a tobacco free life, but I would like to thank all my peeps from my January 20 quit group, in particular @JJG009 and @Hunter4life , I would also like to give special thanks to @SixString and @KD2 who really carried me through my first 60 days of my quit.  I also would like to thank the vets that have supported me every day, @Keith0617 @chris2alaska @INKcogKNEEdough @UncleRico @campbellmi13 @Broccoli-saurus @Tonifer @oldschool @Bigdiesel90 and @69franx .  Lots of support and ongoing support.  Posting roll every day, and quitting one day at a time are the keys to ongoing success.

Great work JS.  I have had a special eye on you since I read your intro roughly 96 days ago.  We took different tests but we work in the same world and, I would imagine, have similar stressors and dependencies.  I don't have to tell you 96 days is a BIG deal.  I'm very happy for you.  My digits are always available if you like.  Congrats my friend.  Keep it up.

[jsjohnson]

Day 94   6 days and I board the HOF Train!   Man it has been a rough ride, but like the vets keep telling us...everything gets better one day at a time.  My January 20 group has lost alot of quitters in the first 100 days.  Saying that.......20 Bad Ass quitters are still with us.  I am proud of each and every one of my January 20 bad ass quitters.  I have had alot of firsts in the past 20 days.  The holidays dip free, traveling on vacation dip free and probaly the biggest, New Year's Eve dip free (and surrounded by family members that still use tobacco).  I remember going through my brother-in-law's garage to get a drink on New Year's eve and walking past his can laying on the work bench.  I just looked at it and told myself that dead plant in a plastic can no longer has control over me.  I know I stil have 6 more days until HOF, and know this is just the beginning for a tobacco free life, but I would like to thank all my peeps from my January 20 quit group, in particular @JJG009 and @Hunter4life , I would also like to give special thanks to @SixString and @KD2 who really carried me through my first 60 days of my quit.  I also would like to thank the vets that have supported me every day, @Keith0617 @chris2alaska @INKcogKNEEdough @UncleRico @campbellmi13 @Broccoli-saurus @Tonifer @oldschool @Bigdiesel90 and @69franx .  Lots of support and ongoing support.  Posting roll every day, and quitting one day at a time are the keys to ongoing success. 

[dladd]

Day 70  I guess I am in a funk, have been since last Thursday and got worse on Friday with all the group fighting.  I'm bored as hell, got craves like I have never had before, It is like things are real but not real, time drags on.  This sucks ass, I thought I should feel better at day 70.  I been beating down the craves with seeds and took a fake dip last night, was the first time in over 30 days.  I have no choice but to try and hunker down through this.  This really sucks.  I am still quit today though.

Just ride the wave big man. You got this. In a few days the funk will be over and it will be better. Before you know it the craves are less frequent and severe. Keep using your tools.

Shoot I remember those.  Great job blogging it out. You edify me doing so and reminding me how fragile it can be.  PTBQWYT

Yes, you are in the Pre-HOF Funk.  It will be over in a few days.  There is another bad one that comes just after HOF, so be prepared.  Always have a plan and always have your phone and phone numbers with you.  Reach out if you need to, we are all here for you.

Hold the line JS.  Suck now...peace and freedom down the road.  You got this shit.
PTBQWYT my friend.

jsjohnson

You and I are at exactly the same point in our quit, 71 days, and I am getting the same symptoms that you are.  I keep telling myself that if I were to cave I would fully regret it 2 seconds after.  While it seems like something I would really enjoy right at this second, I know that it would be the renewal of a lifelong curse that was never a positive in my life.  You have one of the strongest quits going in the January 2020 group and you WILL NOT blow this.  You've got my number and we are in this together.

dladd

[EXBEARHAG]

Day 70  I guess I am in a funk, have been since last Thursday and got worse on Friday with all the group fighting.  I'm bored as hell, got craves like I have never had before, It is like things are real but not real, time drags on.  This sucks ass, I thought I should feel better at day 70.  I been beating down the craves with seeds and took a fake dip last night, was the first time in over 30 days.  I have no choice but to try and hunker down through this.  This really sucks.  I am still quit today though.

Just ride the wave big man. You got this. In a few days the funk will be over and it will be better. Before you know it the craves are less frequent and severe. Keep using your tools.

Shoot I remember those.  Great job blogging it out. You edify me doing so and reminding me how fragile it can be.  PTBQWYT

Yes, you are in the Pre-HOF Funk.  It will be over in a few days.  There is another bad one that comes just after HOF, so be prepared.  Always have a plan and always have your phone and phone numbers with you.  Reach out if you need to, we are all here for you.

Hold the line JS.  Suck now...peace and freedom down the road.  You got this shit.
PTBQWYT my friend.

[chris2alaska]

Day 70  I guess I am in a funk, have been since last Thursday and got worse on Friday with all the group fighting.  I'm bored as hell, got craves like I have never had before, It is like things are real but not real, time drags on.  This sucks ass, I thought I should feel better at day 70.  I been beating down the craves with seeds and took a fake dip last night, was the first time in over 30 days.  I have no choice but to try and hunker down through this.  This really sucks.  I am still quit today though.

Just ride the wave big man. You got this. In a few days the funk will be over and it will be better. Before you know it the craves are less frequent and severe. Keep using your tools.

Shoot I remember those.  Great job blogging it out. You edify me doing so and reminding me how fragile it can be.  PTBQWYT

Yes, you are in the Pre-HOF Funk.  It will be over in a few days.  There is another bad one that comes just after HOF, so be prepared.  Always have a plan and always have your phone and phone numbers with you.  Reach out if you need to, we are all here for you.

[Athan]

Day 70  I guess I am in a funk, have been since last Thursday and got worse on Friday with all the group fighting.  I'm bored as hell, got craves like I have never had before, It is like things are real but not real, time drags on.  This sucks ass, I thought I should feel better at day 70.  I been beating down the craves with seeds and took a fake dip last night, was the first time in over 30 days.  I have no choice but to try and hunker down through this.  This really sucks.  I am still quit today though.

Just ride the wave big man. You got this. In a few days the funk will be over and it will be better. Before you know it the craves are less frequent and severe. Keep using your tools.

Shoot I remember those.  Great job blogging it out. You edify me doing so and reminding me how fragile it can be.  PTBQWYT

[Keith0617]

Day 70  I guess I am in a funk, have been since last Thursday and got worse on Friday with all the group fighting.  I'm bored as hell, got craves like I have never had before, It is like things are real but not real, time drags on.  This sucks ass, I thought I should feel better at day 70.  I been beating down the craves with seeds and took a fake dip last night, was the first time in over 30 days.  I have no choice but to try and hunker down through this.  This really sucks.  I am still quit today though.

Just ride the wave big man. You got this. In a few days the funk will be over and it will be better. Before you know it the craves are less frequent and severe. Keep using your tools.

[jsjohnson]

Day 70  I guess I am in a funk, have been since last Thursday and got worse on Friday with all the group fighting.  I'm bored as hell, got craves like I have never had before, It is like things are real but not real, time drags on.  This sucks ass, I thought I should feel better at day 70.  I been beating down the craves with seeds and took a fake dip last night, was the first time in over 30 days.  I have no choice but to try and hunker down through this.  This really sucks.  I am still quit today though. 

[Athan]

Day 60   Things do get better one day at a time.  I have found myself not wanting seeds as much in the past few days and I cant remember when I put in a fake snuff.  I get a crave...I just push through it and forget about it in a minute or so.  I do feel like I am in a little bit of a funk, kinda bored with it all, but then I get to see good people like @SixString hit his HOF, I start feeling better about it.  My wife tells me I am a little less grouchy, so I guess that is a win also.  Yesterday at Thanksgiving my Father in Law, asked me if I was still quit, I told him yup...59 days.  My brother in law just looked at me and said there is no fucking way he could do it.  I told him there was but he did not want to listen.  Later on when all the guys went outside for post dinner dip, I just popped a sugar free jolly rancher in and stayed in side with the kids lol.  One day at a time.

You, Sir, are the real deal! Of seven boys I'm the only one clean.  Breaks my heart. You can't quit for them.

[Cspence]

Day 60   Things do get better one day at a time.  I have found myself not wanting seeds as much in the past few days and I cant remember when I put in a fake snuff.  I get a crave...I just push through it and forget about it in a minute or so.  I do feel like I am in a little bit of a funk, kinda bored with it all, but then I get to see good people like @SixString hit his HOF, I start feeling better about it.  My wife tells me I am a little less grouchy, so I guess that is a win also.  Yesterday at Thanksgiving my Father in Law, asked me if I was still quit, I told him yup...59 days.  My brother in law just looked at me and said there is no fucking way he could do it.  I told him there was but he did not want to listen.  Later on when all the guys went outside for post dinner dip, I just popped a sugar free jolly rancher in and stayed in side with the kids lol.  One day at a time.

Amazing victories JS!
The road is long, but doable with people along for the ride.

Complacency is a real thing all throughout, even after HOF, but keep that in your mind and don't let the boredom win.
Proud to quit with you today JS.

This is a great victory. I'm proud of you john. ODAAT. And you sir are just straight killing it. I hope you had a smile on your face and flicked him off when you had a chance. Stay sexy john you are a sexy man

Thank you JSJ for the words of encouragement. That had to be tough with everyone around you dipping like a bunch of fools. Proud of you man and happy for you. Guess your bro is just weak. Congrats on 60 days.