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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #32 on: February 18, 2021, 08:01:38 AM »
The novelty of my quit is gone, posting roll has become boring.
I hate it as much as I hate Skoal.
Maybe look at it in a positive light. Posting roll and the brother/sisterhood is what has gotten you to this point in your quit. Quitting should put a smile on your face.
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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #31 on: February 18, 2021, 07:57:46 AM »
The novelty of my quit is gone, posting roll has become boring.
I hate it as much as I hate Skoal.

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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #30 on: December 07, 2020, 04:58:43 PM »
Here's why last night was my first big test.

I know staying away from situations where you would normally chew is important in the quitting process, especially for newbs. I needed this in my life though.

Now that it's getting dark early one of the gun clubs I'm in holds a monthly night shoot. These things are about as much fun as you can legally have with your pants on.

Lots of shooting, suppressors, lasers, sometimes machine guns, runnin' & gunnin', learning new techniques, gear to look at. All done with helmet mounted night vision gear.

This event is full of guys who dip and I'd easily go thru at least a can and a half at past events, in my addict mind it the the awesomeness of this event even better.

Also, at the end after clean-up we'd sit around have a few beers & smoke a cigar.

Happy to report I kept my quit in tact last night and feel a ton better for it this morning.

If I could figure out how I’d post a few pics from past shoots.
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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #29 on: December 06, 2020, 12:26:07 PM »
Here's why last night was my first big test.

I know staying away from situations where you would normally chew is important in the quitting process, especially for newbs. I needed this in my life though.

Now that it's getting dark early one of the gun clubs I'm in holds a monthly night shoot. These things are about as much fun as you can legally have with your pants on.

Lots of shooting, suppressors, lasers, sometimes machine guns, runnin' & gunnin', learning new techniques, gear to look at. All done with helmet mounted night vision gear.

This event is full of guys who dip and I'd easily go thru at least a can and a half at past events, in my addict mind it the the awesomeness of this event even better.

Also, at the end after clean-up we'd sit around have a few beers & smoke a cigar.

Happy to report I kept my quit in tact last night and feel a ton better for it this morning.

If I could figure out how I’d post a few pics from past shoots.

Made it through another shoot last night, which was surprisingly easy.

Have yet to make it out hunting, that’ll be my next big test.
With KTC and using the tools/methods here, failing a test of any sort isn't an option.

Post early EDD and keep your word.
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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #28 on: December 06, 2020, 11:39:12 AM »
Here's why last night was my first big test.

I know staying away from situations where you would normally chew is important in the quitting process, especially for newbs. I needed this in my life though.

Now that it's getting dark early one of the gun clubs I'm in holds a monthly night shoot. These things are about as much fun as you can legally have with your pants on.

Lots of shooting, suppressors, lasers, sometimes machine guns, runnin' & gunnin', learning new techniques, gear to look at. All done with helmet mounted night vision gear.

This event is full of guys who dip and I'd easily go thru at least a can and a half at past events, in my addict mind it the the awesomeness of this event even better.

Also, at the end after clean-up we'd sit around have a few beers & smoke a cigar.

Happy to report I kept my quit in tact last night and feel a ton better for it this morning.

If I could figure out how I’d post a few pics from past shoots.

Made it through another shoot last night, which was surprisingly easy.

Have yet to make it out hunting, that’ll be my next big test.
With KTC and using the tools/methods here, failing a test of any sort isn't an option.

Post early EDD and keep your word.
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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #27 on: December 06, 2020, 10:01:05 AM »
Here's why last night was my first big test.

I know staying away from situations where you would normally chew is important in the quitting process, especially for newbs. I needed this in my life though.

Now that it's getting dark early one of the gun clubs I'm in holds a monthly night shoot. These things are about as much fun as you can legally have with your pants on.

Lots of shooting, suppressors, lasers, sometimes machine guns, runnin' & gunnin', learning new techniques, gear to look at. All done with helmet mounted night vision gear.

This event is full of guys who dip and I'd easily go thru at least a can and a half at past events, in my addict mind it the the awesomeness of this event even better.

Also, at the end after clean-up we'd sit around have a few beers & smoke a cigar.

Happy to report I kept my quit in tact last night and feel a ton better for it this morning.

If I could figure out how I’d post a few pics from past shoots.

Made it through another shoot last night, which was surprisingly easy.

Have yet to make it out hunting, that’ll be my next big test.

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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #26 on: November 08, 2020, 05:33:52 PM »
Here's why last night was my first big test.

I know staying away from situations where you would normally chew is important in the quitting process, especially for newbs. I needed this in my life though.

Now that it's getting dark early one of the gun clubs I'm in holds a monthly night shoot. These things are about as much fun as you can legally have with your pants on.

Lots of shooting, suppressors, lasers, sometimes machine guns, runnin' & gunnin', learning new techniques, gear to look at. All done with helmet mounted night vision gear.

This event is full of guys who dip and I'd easily go thru at least a can and a half at past events, in my addict mind it the the awesomeness of this event even better.

Also, at the end after clean-up we'd sit around have a few beers & smoke a cigar.

Happy to report I kept my quit in tact last night and feel a ton better for it this morning.

If I could figure out how I’d post a few pics from past shoots.
Nice win. You will never regret quitting but you will always regret caving.
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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #25 on: November 08, 2020, 10:06:00 AM »
Here's why last night was my first big test.

I know staying away from situations where you would normally chew is important in the quitting process, especially for newbs. I needed this in my life though.

Now that it's getting dark early one of the gun clubs I'm in holds a monthly night shoot. These things are about as much fun as you can legally have with your pants on.

Lots of shooting, suppressors, lasers, sometimes machine guns, runnin' & gunnin', learning new techniques, gear to look at. All done with helmet mounted night vision gear.

This event is full of guys who dip and I'd easily go thru at least a can and a half at past events, in my addict mind it the the awesomeness of this event even better.

Also, at the end after clean-up we'd sit around have a few beers & smoke a cigar.

Happy to report I kept my quit in tact last night and feel a ton better for it this morning.

If I could figure out how I’d post a few pics from past shoots.
Nice win. You will never regret quitting but you will always regret caving.
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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #24 on: November 08, 2020, 07:26:08 AM »
Here's why last night was my first big test.

I know staying away from situations where you would normally chew is important in the quitting process, especially for newbs. I needed this in my life though.

Now that it's getting dark early one of the gun clubs I'm in holds a monthly night shoot. These things are about as much fun as you can legally have with your pants on.

Lots of shooting, suppressors, lasers, sometimes machine guns, runnin' & gunnin', learning new techniques, gear to look at. All done with helmet mounted night vision gear.

This event is full of guys who dip and I'd easily go thru at least a can and a half at past events, in my addict mind it the the awesomeness of this event even better.

Also, at the end after clean-up we'd sit around have a few beers & smoke a cigar.

Happy to report I kept my quit in tact last night and feel a ton better for it this morning.

If I could figure out how I’d post a few pics from past shoots.
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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #23 on: November 02, 2020, 08:28:11 AM »
Think my mouth is about 100% back to normal.

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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #22 on: October 24, 2020, 12:30:22 AM »
Doc finally released me to start exercising (lightly) again.

Got a 1 mile run with weighted vest & some light weights today.

Feeling good.

That is good news.  Exercise will help for sure but remember to take the quit one day at a time.  I don't exercise every day but I get here and quit every day.   8)

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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2020, 05:57:51 PM »
Doc finally released me to start exercising (lightly) again.

Got a 1 mile run with weighted vest & some light weights today.

Feeling good.

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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2020, 09:27:10 PM »
I have an app on my phone that tracks how much I would've spent on dip & how many cans I would've went through.

If I kept going the way I was, I'd have spent $66 & went through 16 cans of snuff since I quit.

That puts things in a better perspective for me.
Hell yeah dude.I'm just shy of $1600 saved since I quit.

I'm at 3,028 Cans NOT dipped at a savings of $19,955 (That's at a price from over 2 years ago).

That is a new car or a GREAT vacation right there fellas.

Awesome!
Imagine if you lived and chewed in California at $11-$13 per can, 3 cans a day. That guy made it over 990 days here before getting banned and then caved within a week. How can one afford to chew at those prices and rates?
Sorry, it was almost $22 per day. Compared to my $3.43/ day, I just don't know how you could afford that
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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #19 on: October 22, 2020, 05:31:37 PM »
I have an app on my phone that tracks how much I would've spent on dip & how many cans I would've went through.

If I kept going the way I was, I'd have spent $66 & went through 16 cans of snuff since I quit.

That puts things in a better perspective for me.
Hell yeah dude.I'm just shy of $1600 saved since I quit.

I'm at 3,028 Cans NOT dipped at a savings of $19,955 (That's at a price from over 2 years ago).

That is a new car or a GREAT vacation right there fellas.

Awesome!
Imagine if you lived and chewed in California at $11-$13 per can, 3 cans a day. That guy made it over 990 days here before getting banned and then caved within a week. How can one afford to chew at those prices and rates?
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Re: Let’s give it another try
« Reply #18 on: October 22, 2020, 02:43:41 PM »
I have an app on my phone that tracks how much I would've spent on dip & how many cans I would've went through.

If I kept going the way I was, I'd have spent $66 & went through 16 cans of snuff since I quit.

That puts things in a better perspective for me.
Hell yeah dude.I'm just shy of $1600 saved since I quit.

I'm at 3,028 Cans NOT dipped at a savings of $19,955 (That's at a price from over 2 years ago).

That is a new car or a GREAT vacation right there fellas.

Awesome!