General Discussion - 2012

[30yraddict]

I think KTC should drop a can of Cope on New Year's Eve . . . . Right into the toilet!
'flush'

To do that...we'd have to put money in their pockets. How about we just drop a deuce in their honor?

That's even better, LooT!

May 2011 has collectively saved $49,114 as we bring 2012 to a close. Love to have a sitewide number.. I am sure it would be HUGE. Hit em where it hurts!

[Keddy]

I think KTC should drop a can of Cope on New Year's Eve . . . . Right into the toilet!
'flush'

To do that...we'd have to put money in their pockets. How about we just drop a deuce in their honor?

That's even better, LooT!

[loot]

I think KTC should drop a can of Cope on New Year's Eve . . . . Right into the toilet!
'flush'

To do that...we'd have to put money in their pockets. How about we just drop a deuce in their honor?

[Keddy]

I think KTC should drop a can of Cope on New Year's Eve . . . . Right into the toilet!
'flush'

[G]

New blog post: Finding Your Quit In 2012
http://blog.killthecan.org/2012/12/find ... t-in-2012/

Thanks for all you do, Mr. Chews.

PS - Nice header. Is that a RoamCountry creation?

[chewie]

New blog post: Finding Your Quit In 2012
http://blog.killthecan.org/2012/12/find ... t-in-2012/

[RAZD611]

Today is day 720 for me.  I added this with my daily roll and was asked to post it here as well to maybe help encourage other/new quitters:

"Los - 720. 12/27 is a meaningful day here. 2 years ago today I started my quit journey. Used nic gum for a while so it's not my official quit date, but it was the last dip, a very big step. 12/27 is also the date my father died from cancer in 1987 when I was 12. 25 years is a number I can't even wrap my head around. I'll be spending the day with my kids and taking my mom out for lunch. Thank you for helping me stay quit and hopfully spend more time with my kids than I got with my dad. Love you guys. And Fuck Cancer."

I'll add a few notes too.  First, my dad didn't smoke or chew or anything, he just had some shit luck.  If that shit can happen then why make your chances worse with nic?  The 12/27 quit date was picked randomly by rep from a quit program at work 2 years ago, which was kind of strange when he said it, immediately rang a bell.  The date stands out for me and I'll see it coming every year.  But this year there was something I didnt see.  We took the kids to the Boston Museum of Science for the first time yesterday 12/26.  Got some lunch in the cafe, walked to the back and grabbed seats at a huge window that faces out onto the Charles River, real nice view. Then I realized you can see Mass General Hospital from there, which is where he died.  So there I was sitting with my kids eating a pizza staring at the building where I saw my dad for the last time, 25 years ago to the day.  Very strange.  But at least I have the comfort of having quit and maybe spare my kids the same pain I went through.

Amen

X2....

[grizzlysnuffer]

Today is day 720 for me. I added this with my daily roll and was asked to post it here as well to maybe help encourage other/new quitters:

"Los - 720. 12/27 is a meaningful day here. 2 years ago today I started my quit journey. Used nic gum for a while so it's not my official quit date, but it was the last dip, a very big step. 12/27 is also the date my father died from cancer in 1987 when I was 12. 25 years is a number I can't even wrap my head around. I'll be spending the day with my kids and taking my mom out for lunch. Thank you for helping me stay quit and hopfully spend more time with my kids than I got with my dad. Love you guys. And Fuck Cancer."

I'll add a few notes too. First, my dad didn't smoke or chew or anything, he just had some shit luck. If that shit can happen then why make your chances worse with nic? The 12/27 quit date was picked randomly by rep from a quit program at work 2 years ago, which was kind of strange when he said it, immediately rang a bell. The date stands out for me and I'll see it coming every year. But this year there was something I didnt see. We took the kids to the Boston Museum of Science for the first time yesterday 12/26. Got some lunch in the cafe, walked to the back and grabbed seats at a huge window that faces out onto the Charles River, real nice view. Then I realized you can see Mass General Hospital from there, which is where he died. So there I was sitting with my kids eating a pizza staring at the building where I saw my dad for the last time, 25 years ago to the day. Very strange. But at least I have the comfort of having quit and maybe spare my kids the same pain I went through.

Amen

[lospenguinos]

Today is day 720 for me. I added this with my daily roll and was asked to post it here as well to maybe help encourage other/new quitters:

"Los - 720. 12/27 is a meaningful day here. 2 years ago today I started my quit journey. Used nic gum for a while so it's not my official quit date, but it was the last dip, a very big step. 12/27 is also the date my father died from cancer in 1987 when I was 12. 25 years is a number I can't even wrap my head around. I'll be spending the day with my kids and taking my mom out for lunch. Thank you for helping me stay quit and hopfully spend more time with my kids than I got with my dad. Love you guys. And Fuck Cancer."

I'll add a few notes too. First, my dad didn't smoke or chew or anything, he just had some shit luck. If that shit can happen then why make your chances worse with nic? The 12/27 quit date was picked randomly by rep from a quit program at work 2 years ago, which was kind of strange when he said it, immediately rang a bell. The date stands out for me and I'll see it coming every year. But this year there was something I didnt see. We took the kids to the Boston Museum of Science for the first time yesterday 12/26. Got some lunch in the cafe, walked to the back and grabbed seats at a huge window that faces out onto the Charles River, real nice view. Then I realized you can see Mass General Hospital from there, which is where he died. So there I was sitting with my kids eating a pizza staring at the building where I saw my dad for the last time, 25 years ago to the day. Very strange. But at least I have the comfort of having quit and maybe spare my kids the same pain I went through.

[redtrain14]

I dipped and smoked failry regularly for about 2 years, dipping a lot more than I smoked. I recently quit and am currently on my 10th day without any tobacco products. Everything seemed fine until today when I started to get a slight sore throat with no other cold symptoms. Does anyone know if this sore throat could be a symptom of quitting dipping? Its a very mild sore throat and is more of an annoyance than anything else. Thanks

Pretty common. Mine was that way for 2-3 weeks.

I would attribute just about anything happens in the first few months of your quit to quitting. Sore throat, achy jaw and teeth, neck pain, headaches, heart palps.....had them all and many more. Don't worry to much about it, its pretty much normal.

Congrats on 10 days! Look like you are part of the March 13 quit group. Head on over and introduce yourself.

Shout if you need anything.

[RAZD611]

I dipped and smoked failry regularly for about 2 years, dipping a lot more than I smoked. I recently quit and am currently on my 10th day without any tobacco products. Everything seemed fine until today when I started to get a slight sore throat with no other cold symptoms. Does anyone know if this sore throat could be a symptom of quitting dipping? Its a very mild sore throat and is more of an annoyance than anything else. Thanks

Pretty common. Mine was that way for 2-3 weeks.

[Jsbe222]

I dipped and smoked failry regularly for about 2 years, dipping a lot more than I smoked. I recently quit and am currently on my 10th day without any tobacco products. Everything seemed fine until today when I started to get a slight sore throat with no other cold symptoms. Does anyone know if this sore throat could be a symptom of quitting dipping? Its a very mild sore throat and is more of an annoyance than anything else. Thanks

[chewie]

I have been chewing going on 31 yrs.� I started when I was 14, not because of peer pressure, but Clint Eastwood!!� My father took us to see "The Outlaw Josie Whales" and I thought it was so cool when he spit on the dogs head!� I began imitating him using beef jerky.� Plus, it didn't help that I would always go down to the drug store and buy my parents cartons of cigarettes!� Eventually I decided to try Beech Nut and the rest is history.� I really enjoy a good chaw, but I realize I have to quit!� I have a beautiful family and I want to be around to share in their lives.� My gums are shot and I am beginning to lose enamel on some teeth.� I just sat down and put in some info. to see if there are any tips out there and I came upon this site.� My plan is to start January 1st.� Please, any advice would be much appreciated.

My advice- don't wait till Jan 1st.
Dump it now and you will head into the new year nic free.

Yeah mate, get rid of that shit now, don't wait until January 1st. Because we all know the track record of new year's resolutions, and you may find an excuse to put it off further. Some of the ones I used in the past: after Super Bowl, after January is over, after the winter (stressful on the roads and such), after my birthday, after you-name-it etcetera. Don't get me wrong, if you decide to quit on Jan 1, then at least you quit. But I would advocate for dumping out your stash and just getting on with it, cruise into the new year without the monkey on your back mate!

Tomorrow never comes for an addict. An addict can only quit today. Dump it and let us quit with you over in April 2013 quit group. There are some badasses already in that group quitting today and taking back their lives. You can't name a single good reason to keep shoving cancer causing cat cah cah in your grill, so why not go quit with them right this second?

You may find this helpful... when you're ready, we're here: http://blog.killthecan.org/2009/06/53-d ... -get-back/

[G]

I have been chewing going on 31 yrs.  I started when I was 14, not because of peer pressure, but Clint Eastwood!!  My father took us to see "The Outlaw Josie Whales" and I thought it was so cool when he spit on the dogs head!  I began imitating him using beef jerky.  Plus, it didn't help that I would always go down to the drug store and buy my parents cartons of cigarettes!  Eventually I decided to try Beech Nut and the rest is history.  I really enjoy a good chaw, but I realize I have to quit!  I have a beautiful family and I want to be around to share in their lives.  My gums are shot and I am beginning to lose enamel on some teeth.  I just sat down and put in some info. to see if there are any tips out there and I came upon this site.  My plan is to start January 1st.  Please, any advice would be much appreciated.

My advice- don't wait till Jan 1st.
Dump it now and you will head into the new year nic free.

Yeah mate, get rid of that shit now, don't wait until January 1st. Because we all know the track record of new year's resolutions, and you may find an excuse to put it off further. Some of the ones I used in the past: after Super Bowl, after January is over, after the winter (stressful on the roads and such), after my birthday, after you-name-it etcetera. Don't get me wrong, if you decide to quit on Jan 1, then at least you quit. But I would advocate for dumping out your stash and just getting on with it, cruise into the new year without the monkey on your back mate!

Tomorrow never comes for an addict. An addict can only quit today. Dump it and let us quit with you over in April 2013 quit group. There are some badasses already in that group quitting today and taking back their lives. You can't name a single good reason to keep shoving cancer causing cat cah cah in your grill, so why not go quit with them right this second?

[Keezer]

I have been chewing going on 31 yrs.  I started when I was 14, not because of peer pressure, but Clint Eastwood!!  My father took us to see "The Outlaw Josie Whales" and I thought it was so cool when he spit on the dogs head!  I began imitating him using beef jerky.  Plus, it didn't help that I would always go down to the drug store and buy my parents cartons of cigarettes!  Eventually I decided to try Beech Nut and the rest is history.  I really enjoy a good chaw, but I realize I have to quit!  I have a beautiful family and I want to be around to share in their lives.  My gums are shot and I am beginning to lose enamel on some teeth.  I just sat down and put in some info. to see if there are any tips out there and I came upon this site.  My plan is to start January 1st.  Please, any advice would be much appreciated.

My advice- don't wait till Jan 1st.
Dump it now and you will head into the new year nic free.

Yeah mate, get rid of that shit now, don't wait until January 1st. Because we all know the track record of new year's resolutions, and you may find an excuse to put it off further. Some of the ones I used in the past: after Super Bowl, after January is over, after the winter (stressful on the roads and such), after my birthday, after you-name-it etcetera. Don't get me wrong, if you decide to quit on Jan 1, then at least you quit. But I would advocate for dumping out your stash and just getting on with it, cruise into the new year without the monkey on your back mate!