Day 6 quit, no turning back

[pbrain04]

Friday March 21, 2014

Our first stop of the day is going to put us in Simsbury,Connecticut picking up Steakbomb18 a married quitter with two kids who is came from the burbs of Boston. He started dipping when he was in college when everyone else was chewing,but he decided to quit after he got a sore throat that would not go away for anything.Although all of the test have came back good that was the last straw for him he knew that it was time to quit and stop giving his wife false promises.We are glad that this quitter found us here at KTC because he has some good wisdom to share for everyone of us.That wisdom is to be proud of your quit no matter what day you are on whether it is day 3 or day 300 each day won is another day to be proud of your quit.For the train ride he is going to be bringing some Maker’s Mark with him,so maybe we can have some of that Maker’s when we are watching the Redsox beat the Yankee’s on that big screen that Mogul has set up.Just so everyone knows this bad ass quitter is a pharmacist that has signed up for 200 days and is wanting to spend it just like his 100 days of freedom soaking up the family time rather than them having to play second fiddle to his addiction.This quitter isn’t afraid of anyone here at KTC in particular,but says that he doesn’t want to have Evil Won or Diesel2112 jumping his ass for doing something stupid.He would like to give a big thanks to Worktowin for being a big brother to him through his first 100 days of his quit. Well Steakbomb18 it is time  to bring your Patriots loving ass on to the train,so that we can pick up your next Iron Man Brother.

Welcome aboard big guy. You have made it 100 days. Way to go buddy im glad your in March!

Right on Steak! Welcome to the hof. Quit with you today.

[Winter Green]

Friday March 21, 2014

Our first stop of the day is going to put us in Simsbury,Connecticut picking up Steakbomb18 a married quitter with two kids who is came from the burbs of Boston. He started dipping when he was in college when everyone else was chewing,but he decided to quit after he got a sore throat that would not go away for anything.Although all of the test have came back good that was the last straw for him he knew that it was time to quit and stop giving his wife false promises.We are glad that this quitter found us here at KTC because he has some good wisdom to share for everyone of us.That wisdom is to be proud of your quit no matter what day you are on whether it is day 3 or day 300 each day won is another day to be proud of your quit.For the train ride he is going to be bringing some MakerÂ’s Mark with him,so maybe we can have some of that MakerÂ’s when we are watching the Redsox beat the YankeeÂ’s on that big screen that Mogul has set up.Just so everyone knows this bad ass quitter is a pharmacist that has signed up for 200 days and is wanting to spend it just like his 100 days of freedom soaking up the family time rather than them having to play second fiddle to his addiction.This quitter isnÂ’t afraid of anyone here at KTC in particular,but says that he doesnÂ’t want to have Evil Won or Diesel2112 jumping his ass for doing something stupid.He would like to give a big thanks to Worktowin for being a big brother to him through his first 100 days of his quit. Well Steakbomb18 it is time to bring your Patriots loving ass on to the train,so that we can pick up your next Iron Man Brother.

Welcome aboard big guy. You have made it 100 days. Way to go buddy im glad your in March!

[worktowin]

Friday March 21, 2014

Our first stop of the day is going to put us in Simsbury,Connecticut picking up Steakbomb18 a married quitter with two kids who is came from the burbs of Boston. He started dipping when he was in college when everyone else was chewing,but he decided to quit after he got a sore throat that would not go away for anything.Although all of the test have came back good that was the last straw for him he knew that it was time to quit and stop giving his wife false promises.We are glad that this quitter found us here at KTC because he has some good wisdom to share for everyone of us.That wisdom is to be proud of your quit no matter what day you are on whether it is day 3 or day 300 each day won is another day to be proud of your quit.For the train ride he is going to be bringing some MakerÂ’s Mark with him,so maybe we can have some of that MakerÂ’s when we are watching the Redsox beat the YankeeÂ’s on that big screen that Mogul has set up.Just so everyone knows this bad ass quitter is a pharmacist that has signed up for 200 days and is wanting to spend it just like his 100 days of freedom soaking up the family time rather than them having to play second fiddle to his addiction.This quitter isnÂ’t afraid of anyone here at KTC in particular,but says that he doesnÂ’t want to have Evil Won or Diesel2112 jumping his ass for doing something stupid.He would like to give a big thanks to Worktowin for being a big brother to him through his first 100 days of his quit. Well Steakbomb18 it is time to bring your Patriots loving ass on to the train,so that we can pick up your next Iron Man Brother.

[brettlees]

I hear the train a-coming! One solid quitter kicking nic-booty all over since he showed up! Keep it up, right on thru your HOF and onto your first floor of freedom, Steak. Rock this thing!

[Steakbomb18]

3/14...isn't today steak and blow job day?

'boob' 'boob'

T'is a day of celebration; I encourage all to partake. Hummer limo will be picking me up shortly.

[brettlees]

3/14...isn't today steak and blow job day?

'boob' 'boob'

[slug.go]

3/14...isn't today steak and blow job day?

[SAM83]

Captain’s Log:  Quit date 12/9/2013, T-minus 10 days till the train arrives.   I’ve been doing a little self-reflection over the past couple of weeks; thinking about all I’ve learned over the past 3 months of my quit.  There’s so much.  So much to say; the volume of knowledge gained has been incredible, yet there is so much more.  And within all these lessons and shared wisdom, one of the things that stands out to me is that everybody’s quit is unique and you can take something from just about anybody.  Below is a small slice of some of the things I have harnessed through reading, interacting, or simply watching others at KTC.  The persons represented below are merely a sample of the profound impacts many of you have had on my quit and ultimately my life.

My Support System
Worktowin – If you were’ in a fraternity, you know what a big brother is.  That’s this guy – over 400 days quit and pays forward wisdom with the best of them
Brettlees -  the consummate supporter; would give you the shirt off his back
Derk40 – wears his quit on his hip, shoots strait from that spot every time.  Speaks one thing and one thing only…the truth
B.ig B.rother J.ack – had an “aha moment” looking at quit event pictures on the website when I recognized him.  A relative of mine; and I didn’t know.  He has 7, SEVEN commas. Want to learn how to stay quit…talk to this guy.  Still active.

Others, some random, some not:
Canvasback – young guy who figured out early in his quit how to use KTC as a pillar in tough times.  Always has something meaningful to say
rdad – If you want to figure out how to “quit with grace” …See here. 
SirDerek – this guy is the definition of quitting with grace
Diesel2112 – Don’t say or do anything stupid, he’ll put you in your place
Slug.go – a couple quit groups behind me, and is the perfect example of how to become active in one’s quit.  A leader.  

There are many others, but there is a theme derived from this subset:  brotherhood, support, poise, resilience, and common sense.   Why do I share this? Maybe someone will take something away from it. Others may see that people are learning from you whether you realize it or not.

In closing, …I’ve been involved in martial arts since I was a kid, and one thing we say about black belts is that a black belt is a white belt that didn’t quit.  To me, a black belt is simply one who has a mastery of the basics.  No longer proud of the black belt in ninja dipping I once (and will always have); I’m proud of the black belt I’ll be getting in quit.  I have learned the basics of quitting.  In martial arts, when one receives their black belt, that person can now become a real student of the martial arts.   In this instance, for me it becomes a question and a challenge to master the art of quit:  How I’m going to stay quit?  Post roll, keep my promise, stay active, keep learning, and do it one day at a time.

Steak you are so damn solid. Proud to be an Iron Man with you, Sensei! You have "gotten it" from the very beginning. You are ;Ironman:

I hear a train whistle in the distance...nice post, great Quit!

[rdad]

Captain’s Log:  Quit date 12/9/2013, T-minus 10 days till the train arrives.  I’ve been doing a little self-reflection over the past couple of weeks; thinking about all I’ve learned over the past 3 months of my quit.  There’s so much.  So much to say; the volume of knowledge gained has been incredible, yet there is so much more.  And within all these lessons and shared wisdom, one of the things that stands out to me is that everybody’s quit is unique and you can take something from just about anybody.  Below is a small slice of some of the things I have harnessed through reading, interacting, or simply watching others at KTC.  The persons represented below are merely a sample of the profound impacts many of you have had on my quit and ultimately my life.

My Support System
Worktowin – If you were’ in a fraternity, you know what a big brother is.  That’s this guy – over 400 days quit and pays forward wisdom with the best of them
Brettlees -  the consummate supporter; would give you the shirt off his back
Derk40 – wears his quit on his hip, shoots strait from that spot every time.  Speaks one thing and one thing only…the truth
B.ig B.rother J.ack – had an “aha moment” looking at quit event pictures on the website when I recognized him.  A relative of mine; and I didn’t know.  He has 7, SEVEN commas. Want to learn how to stay quit…talk to this guy.  Still active.

Others, some random, some not:
Canvasback – young guy who figured out early in his quit how to use KTC as a pillar in tough times.  Always has something meaningful to say
rdad – If you want to figure out how to “quit with grace” …See here. 
SirDerek – this guy is the definition of quitting with grace
Diesel2112 – Don’t say or do anything stupid, he’ll put you in your place
Slug.go – a couple quit groups behind me, and is the perfect example of how to become active in one’s quit.  A leader. 

There are many others, but there is a theme derived from this subset:  brotherhood, support, poise, resilience, and common sense.  Why do I share this? Maybe someone will take something away from it. Others may see that people are learning from you whether you realize it or not.

In closing, …I’ve been involved in martial arts since I was a kid, and one thing we say about black belts is that a black belt is a white belt that didn’t quit.  To me, a black belt is simply one who has a mastery of the basics.  No longer proud of the black belt in ninja dipping I once (and will always have); I’m proud of the black belt I’ll be getting in quit.  I have learned the basics of quitting.  In martial arts, when one receives their black belt, that person can now become a real student of the martial arts.  In this instance, for me it becomes a question and a challenge to master the art of quit:  How I’m going to stay quit?  Post roll, keep my promise, stay active, keep learning, and do it one day at a time.

Steak you are so damn solid. Proud to be an Iron Man with you, Sensei! You have "gotten it" from the very beginning. You are ;Ironman:

[Steakbomb18]

CaptainÂ’s Log: Quit date 12/9/2013, T-minus 10 days till the train arrives. IÂ’ve been doing a little self-reflection over the past couple of weeks; thinking about all IÂ’ve learned over the past 3 months of my quit. ThereÂ’s so much. So much to say; the volume of knowledge gained has been incredible, yet there is so much more. And within all these lessons and shared wisdom, one of the things that stands out to me is that everybodyÂ’s quit is unique and you can take something from just about anybody. Below is a small slice of some of the things I have harnessed through reading, interacting, or simply watching others at KTC. The persons represented below are merely a sample of the profound impacts many of you have had on my quit and ultimately my life.

My Support System
Worktowin – If you were’ in a fraternity, you know what a big brother is. That’s this guy – over 400 days quit and pays forward wisdom with the best of them
Brettlees - the consummate supporter; would give you the shirt off his back
Derk40 – wears his quit on his hip, shoots strait from that spot every time. Speaks one thing and one thing only…the truth
B.ig B.rother J.ack – had an “aha moment” looking at quit event pictures on the website when I recognized him. A relative of mine; and I didn’t know. He has 7, SEVEN commas. Want to learn how to stay quit…talk to this guy. Still active.

Others, some random, some not:
Canvasback – young guy who figured out early in his quit how to use KTC as a pillar in tough times. Always has something meaningful to say
rdad – If you want to figure out how to “quit with grace” …See here.
SirDerek – this guy is the definition of quitting with grace
Diesel2112 – Don’t say or do anything stupid, he’ll put you in your place
Slug.go – a couple quit groups behind me, and is the perfect example of how to become active in one’s quit. A leader.

There are many others, but there is a theme derived from this subset: brotherhood, support, poise, resilience, and common sense. Why do I share this? Maybe someone will take something away from it. Others may see that people are learning from you whether you realize it or not.

In closing, Â…IÂ’ve been involved in martial arts since I was a kid, and one thing we say about black belts is that a black belt is a white belt that didnÂ’t quit. To me, a black belt is simply one who has a mastery of the basics. No longer proud of the black belt in ninja dipping I once (and will always have); IÂ’m proud of the black belt IÂ’ll be getting in quit. I have learned the basics of quitting. In martial arts, when one receives their black belt, that person can now become a real student of the martial arts. In this instance, for me it becomes a question and a challenge to master the art of quit: How IÂ’m going to stay quit? Post roll, keep my promise, stay active, keep learning, and do it one day at a time.

[Mogul]

lmao

However, DEATH, probably keeps people quit longer than KTC but thats it.

[rdad]

+1 for Derk.

It is what it is. this is a free play site. If you cave and care not to come back so be it. If you think you are being judged and wish to not be, go somewhere else. However, I agree with Derk that the person is not being judged, just the cave. Once again, it is what it is. You are not going to cave, come back to KTC, and expect some cheesecake. It's going to be some tough love. So be it.

Let's face the facts, this site is responsible for many quit days. Millions actually. Some people go forever. I realize it is a statistic, but it is one that no other site or doctor or dentist or "go-it-aloner" can compare too. Thats a fact.

Jack!

[Mogul]

+1 for Derk.

It is what it is. this is a free play site. If you cave and care not to come back so be it. If you think you are being judged and wish to not be, go somewhere else. However, I agree with Derk that the person is not being judged, just the cave. Once again, it is what it is. You are not going to cave, come back to KTC, and expect some cheesecake. It's going to be some tough love. So be it.

Let's face the facts, this site is responsible for many quit days. Millions actually. Some people go forever. I realize it is a statistic, but it is one that no other site or doctor or dentist or "go-it-aloner" can compare too. Thats a fact.

[Derk40]

There are some who are judgmental of one's responses to the 3 questions, what happened, why did it happen, and what are you going to do differently.  I am not one of those people...

You got a great quit going Steakbomb! Keep it up today.

Saw this post from you in another thread  wanted to comment on it. Don't take this the wrong way... just wanted to give you my thoughts since it got me thinking.

I don't think anyone sits in judgement of any caver that has the guts to come back and respond to the 3 questions  go after their quit.

However, we owe it to them  the rest of the quitters at KTC to help them walk thru the questions in order to set them up for success. That is the whole point behind it... a caver coming back had failed before. They need to dig deep to figure out what happened, why it happened  what will be done differently to prevent it from happening again.

People go about it in different ways, but it is not "judgment".

If we don't make an effort to help the person, then they are doomed to repeat their previous actions. That is why they have to answer the questions in the first place.

Anyhow, keep up the quit.

Thank you Derk, you never fail to tell it like it is. I do full-heartedly agree with you and I don't think there is a right or wrong way to approach a caver. Some go strait to the support, some layer on the tough love. Both are needed. Some disect a cavers answers and challenge them to their utmost to uphold their quit from that point forward; others offer words of wisdom, shared experiences, or a mix of hardass and support . All facets are needed. I for one need to hear the full spectrum opinions because it keeps me accountable; and because of that I believe we all need to hear, read, and learn the full gamut of opinions to hold ourselves accountable.

I disagree Derk40, I think that those people Steak referred to are definitely sitting in judgment.

Judgment - the act or process of forming an opinion or making a decision after careful thought : the act of judging something or someone

Isn't that what they are doing? The way I read Steak's comment though was that he is not one who is harsh in their judgmentalism (not a real word). Some people are truly harsh in their judgment and seem to revel in critiqueing a cavers answer to the three questions. Maybe its because they were quit with that person and it hurt them personally, maybe they believe that tough love is the right way but maybe its a person who caved and got beat up when they returned so they pass it along to the next victim.

I stand with Steak because as Bouttime said "nobody can beat me up worse than I'm beating myself up". I will leave it to others to beat them about the head and shoulders while I pat them on the back and tell them its going to be okay.

As you said, it takes all of us to make KTC a success. Quit with you.

Judgment is not a negative word at KTC.

I see folks trying to help others quit on this site... if they weren't then the site would not work.

Some people are more harsh in their feedback and others are less harsh and others are more positive. It takes a mixed bag of personalities to relate to a mixed bag of personalities. You will not agree with everyone's methods and the site is not designed for you to like everyone's methods.

I don't see people reveling in bringing somone down, or hammering them for a cave to make a point. If they were, then they are F-ed up. I see people wanting others to stay quit.

I have watched many situations unfold here at KTC and I have come to one conclusion.... If you don't want to get your ass handed to you, then don't cave. Post roll EDD and keep your word. Wake up next day  repeat.

If you choose to fail  cave... then come back, answer the 3 questions, take in everything all have to say (whether you like it or not). You need to know that when you fail, you don't get to pick  choose who you hear from, so all bets are off. Then post roll EDD and keep your word. Wake up the next day  repeat.

This is why people say take what works for you and leave the rest. It is not to say that the rest is not worthwhile. Because for others... That rest might be the key to them quitting and saving their life.

Whether you agree with me or not... I will quit with both you today.

Quit on!

[apogeeammo]

There are some who are judgmental of one's responses to the 3 questions, what happened, why did it happen, and what are you going to do differently.  I am not one of those people...

You got a great quit going Steakbomb! Keep it up today.

Saw this post from you in another thread  wanted to comment on it. Don't take this the wrong way... just wanted to give you my thoughts since it got me thinking.

I don't think anyone sits in judgement of any caver that has the guts to come back and respond to the 3 questions  go after their quit.

However, we owe it to them  the rest of the quitters at KTC to help them walk thru the questions in order to set them up for success. That is the whole point behind it... a caver coming back had failed before. They need to dig deep to figure out what happened, why it happened  what will be done differently to prevent it from happening again.

People go about it in different ways, but it is not "judgment".

If we don't make an effort to help the person, then they are doomed to repeat their previous actions. That is why they have to answer the questions in the first place.

Anyhow, keep up the quit.

Thank you Derk, you never fail to tell it like it is. I do full-heartedly agree with you and I don't think there is a right or wrong way to approach a caver. Some go strait to the support, some layer on the tough love. Both are needed. Some disect a cavers answers and challenge them to their utmost to uphold their quit from that point forward; others offer words of wisdom, shared experiences, or a mix of hardass and support . All facets are needed. I for one need to hear the full spectrum opinions because it keeps me accountable; and because of that I believe we all need to hear, read, and learn the full gamut of opinions to hold ourselves accountable.

I disagree Derk40, I think that those people Steak referred to are definitely sitting in judgment.

Judgment - the act or process of forming an opinion or making a decision after careful thought : the act of judging something or someone

Isn't that what they are doing? The way I read Steak's comment though was that he is not one who is harsh in their judgmentalism (not a real word). Some people are truly harsh in their judgment and seem to revel in critiqueing a cavers answer to the three questions. Maybe its because they were quit with that person and it hurt them personally, maybe they believe that tough love is the right way but maybe its a person who caved and got beat up when they returned so they pass it along to the next victim.

I stand with Steak because as Bouttime said "nobody can beat me up worse than I'm beating myself up". I will leave it to others to beat them about the head and shoulders while I pat them on the back and tell them its going to be okay.

As you said, it takes all of us to make KTC a success. Quit with you.