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[Grizzly25]

Day 104

A mix of emotions crowds my thought this morning regarding the recent posts by a couple of dropouts from April 2012. I sit here speechless - right hold the applause
Two separate speeches from two members of the glass of April (albeit not active members) decided to give this site credit for the quit and in the same breath flipped off most everyone on the site. If spite or anger is what drives any decision, history and my experience shows that it will end poorly.

This site is based on brotherhood, accountability and success. The first two are achieved by posting roll on a daily basis and the latter is the culmination or the fruition of the first two. If you decide not to post roll daily, YOU WILL CATCH FLACK. It part of the reprogramming of our habits. Along with the reprogramming, the vets offer up their experience and warn of activities that are best to avoid early in oneÂ’s quit.

In both instances, each of these guys were not willing post regularly or avoid certain activities early in their quit, so they reaped the whirlwind of the vets trying to help these guys adopt new habits to offset nicotine. Feel free to crawl back through the annals of April 2012 and you will plainly see “strongly worded encouragement” being offered. In the end, both of these guys left the site saying the “internet tough guy” role was too much. Guess neither of these guys were ever underclassmen or the “fish” on a sports team.

Being able to separate the emotion and rage of your present circumstances while a vet is “bullying” you is critical. Did I explode? Yes. It might be hard to find but it’s there. Would I have handled it differently now, probably but I am glad that I didn’t put petty emotion in front of my brotherhood.

If you do decide to leave this site, for whatever reason do it with class and dignity.

Above all STAY QUIT!

Very well put!

The bottom line here is everyone came to this site for the HELP! I am not sure why when they get the help they then decide to go all molly pissy pants and take their ball and go home.......

I agree with Cbird in that no matter what stay quit and I also agree that if you are going to leave do so with class.

Just my $.02

[cbird65]

Day 104

A mix of emotions crowds my thought this morning regarding the recent posts by a couple of dropouts from April 2012. I sit here speechless - right hold the applause
Two separate speeches from two members of the glass of April (albeit not active members) decided to give this site credit for the quit and in the same breath flipped off most everyone on the site. If spite or anger is what drives any decision, history and my experience shows that it will end poorly.

This site is based on brotherhood, accountability and success. The first two are achieved by posting roll on a daily basis and the latter is the culmination or the fruition of the first two. If you decide not to post roll daily, YOU WILL CATCH FLACK. It part of the reprogramming of our habits. Along with the reprogramming, the vets offer up their experience and warn of activities that are best to avoid early in oneÂ’s quit.

In both instances, each of these guys were not willing post regularly or avoid certain activities early in their quit, so they reaped the whirlwind of the vets trying to help these guys adopt new habits to offset nicotine. Feel free to crawl back through the annals of April 2012 and you will plainly see “strongly worded encouragement” being offered. In the end, both of these guys left the site saying the “internet tough guy” role was too much. Guess neither of these guys were ever underclassmen or the “fish” on a sports team.

Being able to separate the emotion and rage of your present circumstances while a vet is “bullying” you is critical. Did I explode? Yes. It might be hard to find but it’s there. Would I have handled it differently now, probably but I am glad that I didn’t put petty emotion in front of my brotherhood.

If you do decide to leave this site, for whatever reason do it with class and dignity.

Above all STAY QUIT!

[Suck-It]

Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter.  Remeber the true meaning of today-  I will and will never forget this one.

Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!

ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!

Congrats CBird! Proud to be quit with you.

Congrats Sir. Enjoy the day, You earned it.

Congrats Cbird. You have definitely earned it. Have a great Easter Sunday, enjoy the day, your first Easter in a long, long time without a chew. Continue to lead the way.

[Ready]

Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter.  Remeber the true meaning of today-  I will and will never forget this one.

Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!

ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!

Congrats CBird! Proud to be quit with you.

Congrats Sir. Enjoy the day, You earned it.

[T-Cell]

Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter. Remeber the true meaning of today- I will and will never forget this one.

Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!

ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!

Congrats CBird! Proud to be quit with you.

[Grizzly25]

Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter. Remeber the true meaning of today- I will and will never forget this one.

Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!

ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!

Congrats brother!!!!!

Quit on quiter!!!

[cbird65]

Day 100-
Today is a very special day indeed, Happy Easter. Remeber the true meaning of today- I will and will never forget this one.

Today I am quit with all my amigos, buddies, compatriots, gumbas, home slices, brothas, and pals who have helped, encouraged, challenged or slapped me down in order to get me here!

ItÂ’s my honor to be quit with all of you!

[cbird65]

Day 98
Two observations, actually one with two applications. I know your siting there saying geez, here we go again, doesnÂ’t this guy every come out and say something straight out.
IÂ’ve read some posts recently about HOFerÂ’s experiencing the toughest days of their quit following 100. Maybe the nic bitch decided to take another serious run at them, thinking the celebration time might be her window of opportunity. Maybe it was the simple fact of short-sighted goals. Say what? IÂ’ll explain.
When you started your quit, did you look set HOF as a goal or just a milestone marker? IÂ’m not there yet but itÂ’s a sign post, a marker telling me IÂ’m headed in the right direction. When I hit 100 on Sunday, guess what, itÂ’s another day. When I post on Monday, oh yeah thatÂ’s another day also; albeit 101. I will not be cured at 100 or ever- I will be a recovering addicting battling my poor judgment as my father (love ya Dad!) used to say for the rest of my life.

Second point. Short and sweet- IÂ’m not calling anyone out because I see the value in verbally committing to posting daily till the Second Floor butÂ’s almost identical to the Hall. Yes, it would nice to get to the 2nd Floor, but it will be another day and another sign post reaffirming IÂ’m still on the right road. The ongoing question of will I post roll, Nope sorry, you guys are stuck with me.

I think this thread brings light to Life Past 100

IÂ’ll shuffle off now. Remember the meaning of Sunday

[Ready]

Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday.  This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.

Yesterday was a interesting day.    Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit.  The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood.  Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile.  Preference is trumped by principle every time. 
What are you talking about bird, you ask?  Let me explain. 

I am a believer.  I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later.  I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him  This my friends is a principle-  it is NOT up for debate.

My choice of church I worship in is a preference.

Long way around the bend to stick with me.  I had to steal something from Loot

” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.

We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.

Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.

This is a principle.  You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting. 

Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!

Nice work Cbird.
I agree with your sentiment, this site works because we re-inforce one another. Posting roll is that principle "act" that demonstrates your quit.
I've only been quit for 54 days so far, but it is pretty obvious to me that half the the people who get to this site are not ready to quit, period. So, that being the case, of course it is too difficult to post roll every morning, or to avoid drinking, etc. They simply are not ready to be quit.
Proud to be quit with you, congrats on your approaching HOF....

Cbird - great post. You were the first person to PM me in this quit and I have enjoyed reading all your posts. 5 days til the hall - that is awesome. You have been a great quit brother because in the beginning you have reached out to newbies like me and have lead the way. Keep up the great work. Continue to post and pave the way for the rest of us. Very proud to be quit with you.

Not only a kick ass quitter but a leader as well.

Lead on Sir.

I will quit with you any day.

[Suck-It]

Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday.  This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.

Yesterday was a interesting day.    Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit.  The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood.  Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile.  Preference is trumped by principle every time. 
What are you talking about bird, you ask?  Let me explain. 

I am a believer.  I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later.  I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him  This my friends is a principle-  it is NOT up for debate.

My choice of church I worship in is a preference.

Long way around the bend to stick with me.  I had to steal something from Loot

” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.

We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.

Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.

This is a principle.  You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting. 

Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!

Nice work Cbird.
I agree with your sentiment, this site works because we re-inforce one another. Posting roll is that principle "act" that demonstrates your quit.
I've only been quit for 54 days so far, but it is pretty obvious to me that half the the people who get to this site are not ready to quit, period. So, that being the case, of course it is too difficult to post roll every morning, or to avoid drinking, etc. They simply are not ready to be quit.
Proud to be quit with you, congrats on your approaching HOF....

Cbird - great post. You were the first person to PM me in this quit and I have enjoyed reading all your posts. 5 days til the hall - that is awesome. You have been a great quit brother because in the beginning you have reached out to newbies like me and have lead the way. Keep up the great work. Continue to post and pave the way for the rest of us. Very proud to be quit with you.

[T-Cell]

Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.

Yesterday was a interesting day. Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.

I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.

My choice of church I worship in is a preference.

Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot

” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.

We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.

Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.

This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.

Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!

Nice work Cbird.
I agree with your sentiment, this site works because we re-inforce one another. Posting roll is that principle "act" that demonstrates your quit.
I've only been quit for 54 days so far, but it is pretty obvious to me that half the the people who get to this site are not ready to quit, period. So, that being the case, of course it is too difficult to post roll every morning, or to avoid drinking, etc. They simply are not ready to be quit.
Proud to be quit with you, congrats on your approaching HOF....

[Kdip]

Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday.  This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.

Yesterday was a interesting day.    Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit.  The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood.  Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile.  Preference is trumped by principle every time. 
What are you talking about bird, you ask?  Let me explain. 

I am a believer.  I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later.  I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him  This my friends is a principle-  it is NOT up for debate.

My choice of church I worship in is a preference.

Long way around the bend to stick with me.  I had to steal something from Loot

” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.

We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.

Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.

This is a principle.  You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting. 

Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!

Great powerful stuff Cbird!!

Very inspiring and you are truly an example of what being quit and taking a lead is all about!


I am truly proud to be quit with you and as your about to enter into the Hall of Fame, you should be very proud as well. You should be proud of your commitment, conviction, and your resolve!!!

Keep on keeping on quiter!!

Nice work Bird!! and what a special day to hit the Hall!! I love it when other old farts like me make it to the Hall and beyond and discover a whole new self after being a slave for so long!!! You're doing great and I am proud of you!!! Stick around, help a newbie,and pay it forward.

[Grizzly25]

Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.

Yesterday was a interesting day. Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.

I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.

My choice of church I worship in is a preference.

Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot

” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.

We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.

Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.

This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.

Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!

Great powerful stuff Cbird!!

Very inspiring and you are truly an example of what being quit and taking a lead is all about!


I am truly proud to be quit with you and as your about to enter into the Hall of Fame, you should be very proud as well. You should be proud of your commitment, conviction, and your resolve!!!

Keep on keeping on quiter!!

[cbird65]

Day 95
In five days I will hit the Hall, yes on Easter Sunday. This has a very special meaning to me but I must express something else before I forget it.

Yesterday was a interesting day. Like the 2nd week of my quit, my wife is out of town and I found myself relying on this site to reinforce my quit. The gheys in April were there as usual but a few had wandered in the neighborhood. Me, being the designated “watcher” went in search and wound up in the firestorm of a newbie trying to test his wings and I had reflect back oh so long ago and smile. Preference is trumped by principle every time.
What are you talking about bird, you ask? Let me explain.

I am a believer. I believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was virgin born, lived a sinless life, was crucified and was resurrected three days later. I believe He was the sacrifice and He alone is is the way the truth and the light and no one shall come to the Father without Him This my friends is a principle- it is NOT up for debate.

My choice of church I worship in is a preference.

Long way around the bend to stick with me. I had to steal something from Loot

” Roll call is the most important thing you will do here. That one simple act will be what makes this quit different than any other attempt. Roll call, quite simply, is a promise to your brothers that you will be Nicotine Free for that day.

We require a simple “one day at a time” philosophy. Make roll call, concentrate on today and today only. We’ll work through the troubles of today with you. We’ll worry about tomorrow when it gets here.

Roll call will build accountability with your brothers. You know that the man next to you in line is going through or has dealt with the exact same things you are. Lean on the knowledge of those who have walked that road. Develop relationships with them and especially the guys in your home group. These people will save your life if you let them”.

This is a principle. You cannot separate the end goal of brotherhood, accountability and success without posting.

Make an impact today on your group and this site as a whole and strengthen the accountability!

[Suck-It]

Stay alert guys- the confidence level might be running high as we near HOF but if the recent posts over the last week indicate the Nic Bitch is not dead nor has she decided to give April 2012 a free ride to HOF. She doesnÂ’t care what day you are on 1, 100, 1000- if she can get you to slip she wins

She’s lurking in the background, just waiting for a tiny gap to pollute us again. She’ll wear disguises to try to worm her way back into our lives. Just one, it’s okay, you deserve it for doing so well. It’s alright this (pick your tobacco product) doesn’t really count – you need one. Plug in any ‘conditional situation’ you want but the answer must always be NO!

I’ve taken on the attitude of shooting to kill – God will separate them out later- Not literally, but mentally , I haven’t turned into a psycho killer yet.

We have busy lives that put us into harmÂ’s way or in the Nic BitchÂ’s path every day. No one is gets a free pass. Your enemy, this demon spawn called nicotine prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Be on your guard at all time because it is your life you are protecting. We canÂ’t isolate ourselves everyday so we must attack her every day. WeÂ’re not playing prevent defense any longer. This should be an all-out aerial, ground and sea attack.

Keep your head on swivel and be ready to reach out and support anyone who might be wavering. If you are wavering- reach out to someone. Don’t let pride get in the way. If the overwhelming support over the last two weeks has shown it strengthens the one who needed the help but conversely it strengthens the quit of the helper. Be willing to accept the help even if ‘you’ve passed the crave/cave’ scenario.

Good stuff. Thanks for posting and keep leading the way. I agree with you, thoughts of the HOF are great and all but that is only the first milestone - it is not the goal. The goal is to remain quit, forever. We reach that by quitting one day a time. I love your thoughts on this as a war, and every day is a new battle. Some easy and some hard. But, we all can win the battle without thinking about the war. Around here we quit one day at a time.

Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks for posting, I enjoy reading your posts. Keep them up, they are big help.