cbird65 to cbird to bird ... either way here's the back story

[Morgan1]

Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep.  This is the second time I’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier.   We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids.  Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours.  We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasn’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night.  He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best.  My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve. 

Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.

Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER


608

Sorry for your loss.

Sorry too. I don't cry often. One of the few times was when my previous pooch's health eventually failed him. That's a tough blow, brother.

I'm QLF with you. EDD.

Man, I have done the same thing twice. What a heart wrenching decision to make. I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for being here.

Sorry about your family loss and need to make a choice like that.

Hang tough bro - it's a hard thing to deal with. Thanks for the message today and know I share the same sentiments. Our dogs are running around together free of the illness and pain that afflicted them in this world. Green grass. Sunshine. Happiness. Freedom.

[Pinched]

Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep.  This is the second time I’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier.   We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids.  Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours.  We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasn’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night.  He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best.  My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve. 

Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.

Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER


608

Sorry for your loss.

Sorry too. I don't cry often. One of the few times was when my previous pooch's health eventually failed him. That's a tough blow, brother.

I'm QLF with you. EDD.

Man, I have done the same thing twice. What a heart wrenching decision to make. I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for being here.

Sorry about your family loss and need to make a choice like that.

[Scowick65]

Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep.  This is the second time I’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier.   We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids.  Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours.  We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasn’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night.  He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best.  My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve. 

Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.

Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER


608

Sorry for your loss.

Sorry too. I don't cry often. One of the few times was when my previous pooch's health eventually failed him. That's a tough blow, brother.

I'm QLF with you. EDD.

Man, I have done the same thing twice. What a heart wrenching decision to make. I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for being here.

[Radman]

Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep.  This is the second time I’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier.  We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids.  Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours.  We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasn’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night.  He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best.  My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve. 

Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.

Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER


608

Sorry for your loss.

Sorry too. I don't cry often. One of the few times was when my previous pooch's health eventually failed him. That's a tough blow, brother.

I'm QLF with you. EDD.

[omahaflyer]

Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier. We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.

Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.

Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER


608

Sorry for your loss.

[cbird65]

Last night, my wife and I made a decision that we have been dreading for the last four months and let our German Shepard go to sleep. This is the second time IÂ’ve had to do this but in no way was it easier. We adopted her from a rescue group almost ten years ago and is one of our family since we don't have kids. Our vet and vet tech are closer personal friends of ours. We have vacationed with their families and consider them pseudo family so it wasnÂ’t surprising that our vet tech and her husband (who I also worked with for 10 years) met us last night. He is still a Copenhagen user and the thought of asking him for a can last night was fleeting at best. My anger and sorrow over the loss of our Shepard to bone cancer was so much greater and it only emboldened my resolve.

Use of nicotine only enhances one thing, the addiction to nicotine.

Stay strong, stay quit and FUCK YOU CANCER


608

[ERDVM]

Idk what happened with my post.... Something evil in my computer maybe?! Great words Cbird!

might check to see your anti-entity of malice software is updated

'crackup'

"anti-entity of malice software" -----that.is.funny

[cbird65]

Idk what happened with my post.... Something evil in my computer maybe?! Great words Cbird!

might check to see your anti-entity of malice software is updated

'crackup'

[2mch2lv4]

Idk what happened with my post.... Something evil in my computer maybe?! Great words Cbird!

[jhaenel23]

just because it needs to be seen again

BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you.  This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else. 
2.  Post roll every damn day.  Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3.  Keep you word.  Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit  This will require open lines of communication.
5.  Have a sense of humor.  Life is serious enough and quitting sucks.  We did this to ourselves so own your quit. 
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances.  Your finger print is the only unique thing about you.  Follow the time tested precepts.  You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7.  Take what you can and leave the rest.  It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8.  Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out.  (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes)  the pay it backward and forward principle.  Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9.  No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10.  Wake up and repeat

I dig it. Thanks for posting again, I never saw it the first time. Maybe before my time...

Thanks

Oooooo... That's good! Give me sum mo...Give me sum mo....

excellent advice for us all, thanks for reposting cbird!

'oh yeah' 'clap' 'oh yeah'

Especially #6!!

[T-Cell]

just because it needs to be seen again

BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you.  This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else. 
2.  Post roll every damn day.  Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3.  Keep you word.  Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit  This will require open lines of communication.
5.  Have a sense of humor.  Life is serious enough and quitting sucks.  We did this to ourselves so own your quit. 
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances.  Your finger print is the only unique thing about you.  Follow the time tested precepts.  You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7.  Take what you can and leave the rest.  It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8.  Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out.  (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes)  the pay it backward and forward principle.  Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9.  No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10.  Wake up and repeat

I dig it. Thanks for posting again, I never saw it the first time. Maybe before my time...

Thanks

Oooooo... That's good! Give me sum mo...Give me sum mo....

excellent advice for us all, thanks for reposting cbird!

[FIGHTIN-IGNORANCE]

just because it needs to be seen again

BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you.  This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else. 
2.  Post roll every damn day.  Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3.  Keep you word.  Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you can’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit  This will require open lines of communication.
5.  Have a sense of humor.  Life is serious enough and quitting sucks.  We did this to ourselves so own your quit. 
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances.  Your finger print is the only unique thing about you.  Follow the time tested precepts.  You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7.  Take what you can and leave the rest.  It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8.  Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out.  (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes)  the pay it backward and forward principle.  Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9.  No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10.  Wake up and repeat

I dig it. Thanks for posting again, I never saw it the first time. Maybe before my time...

Thanks

Oooooo... That's good! Give me sum mo...Give me sum mo....

[Jayhawk]

just because it needs to be seen again

BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat

I dig it. Thanks for posting again, I never saw it the first time. Maybe before my time...

Thanks

[cbird65]

just because it needs to be seen again

BirdÂ’s Top Ten
1 Quit for you. This decision to abstain from ANY and ALL NICOTINE is not based on fear or for anyone else.
2. Post roll every damn day. Affirm daily to yourself and to the brotherhood your decision to protect your quit and theirs.
3. Keep you word. Sounds simple until everything hits the fan at once. If you canÂ’t look yourself in the mirror honestly then you are a weak link.
4. Hold your brothers accountable to posting and protecting their quit This will require open lines of communication.
5. Have a sense of humor. Life is serious enough and quitting sucks. We did this to ourselves so own your quit.
6. Special butterflies need not apply regardless of your life story or circumstances. Your finger print is the only unique thing about you. Follow the time tested precepts. You are not God’s gift to “quit” and KTC isn’t broken nor DOES IT NEED FIXING OR REINVENTING!
7. Take what you can and leave the rest. It’s called life – roll with the good and bad.
8. Protect your quit daily and if you have extra energy help a brother out. (old or new, we all need encouragement sometimes) the pay it backward and forward principle. Note help may include a boot in the ass every now and then or a 2x4 upside a thick foggy skull
9. No cure, pill or silver bullet to erase our history of nicotine abuse.
10. Wake up and repeat

[SirDerek]

Captain's Log 579

YouÂ’re quit and should be tethered

Say youÂ’re an astronaut and your space ship is KTC-BR549. Being in outer space takes time to adjust to and you need to learn how to compensate for tasks you would normally do on Earth. Gravity, oxygen and even food have all been affected and need to be reassessed. You need to go to work and before you exit the capsule, you go through the checklist of the mission, equipment, safety gear and finally the emergency plan. YouÂ’ve trained for this day and space walking is relatively easy provided you respect the surroundings and know your limitations. Being tethered to the KTC-BR549 ship is not a burden, itÂ’s your lifeline. Alright, time to exit the ship and get some work done. YouÂ’ve done this 1,10,100,1,000, 10,000 times but this time you decide to forget everything youÂ’ve learned and put into practice. Your tether gets worn or snaps. You recognize it but rationalize in your brain saying; just a little more time wonÂ’t hurt me. I've done so well the last 'x' number of times, I really don't need the tether any longer; anyway it just reminds me.... 'x'. Your communication is/was built into the tether but youÂ’ve neglected it and itÂ’s damaged so calling for assistance is possible. You say: IÂ’m a man and I can do this on my own and continue on. Now youÂ’re getting cocky and extend yourself just a bit too much and you lose your grasp or footing. Houston, we have a problem! You are now lost in space.

WE QLF EVERY DAMN DAY without excuse or apology.

Remember to own your quit. Make it yourself. Elist the help of others but don't let this happen.

A Space Odyssey