Goodbye Copenhagen - BBQchips

[Doofus]

Getting close to un chartered quit waters.....never been past 7 months in 30 years....222 qlf

[BBQchips]

Closing in on 50 days this week and a few things; had my first cave dream recently. Weird thing was in the dream I caved with a cigarette. Freaked the hell out in the dream and woke up in a panic. Know IÂ’m in for more but donÂ’t look forward to it. Also been more up and down with moods in the 40Â’s than I have been at any other time since the first week quit. Not sure if you all are too but found theyÂ’re passing quicker. Trying to stay occupied with work and positive thoughts/meditation.

I can't tell you what a pleasure it's been to watch you support folks in your group as well as all over the site. I don't know that I branched out like you did, if I could do it all over again I'd sport your verve and panache'.
You are the quintessential colossus of quitt extraordinaire!

Thanks, Athan. IÂ’ve tried to quit so many times when I found this place I knew it felt different. the thing that got me thru the suck and absolute hell of the first 2 weeks was going head first here. Vets coming into October like yourself and so many others helped me get over the initial hump. QWYT.

Dude, cant agree with Athan more, you are so far ahead of me on my support efforts....I dont think I did an intro or started sending texts to build my network until DAY 77!!!!!!!!!.....you are rolling, check my intro, I was a ghost for 70 some days, in the fog.....got so much easier when doofus came out of his shell

Doof,

Our daily texts help keep the focus on my quit, or divert it to junior high humor but all the same thanks brother. Glad to have you in my corner and that you came out of your shell.

'boob'

[Doofus]

Closing in on 50 days this week and a few things; had my first cave dream recently. Weird thing was in the dream I caved with a cigarette. Freaked the hell out in the dream and woke up in a panic. Know IÂ’m in for more but donÂ’t look forward to it. Also been more up and down with moods in the 40Â’s than I have been at any other time since the first week quit. Not sure if you all are too but found theyÂ’re passing quicker. Trying to stay occupied with work and positive thoughts/meditation.

I can't tell you what a pleasure it's been to watch you support folks in your group as well as all over the site. I don't know that I branched out like you did, if I could do it all over again I'd sport your verve and panache'.
You are the quintessential colossus of quitt extraordinaire!

Thanks, Athan. IÂ’ve tried to quit so many times when I found this place I knew it felt different. the thing that got me thru the suck and absolute hell of the first 2 weeks was going head first here. Vets coming into October like yourself and so many others helped me get over the initial hump. QWYT.

Dude, cant agree with Athan more, you are so far ahead of me on my support efforts....I dont think I did an intro or started sending texts to build my network until DAY 77!!!!!!!!!.....you are rolling, check my intro, I was a ghost for 70 some days, in the fog.....got so much easier when doofus came out of his shell

[Hutch18]

Thanks for the topic BBQchips. Day 36 for Hutch18 and i agree without this site and the group of men who have "been there and done that" I would have caved for sure. Just like the 1000's of other times I have "quit" in the previous 34 years. Here's to being different!

[BBQchips]

Closing in on 50 days this week and a few things; had my first cave dream recently. Weird thing was in the dream I caved with a cigarette. Freaked the hell out in the dream and woke up in a panic. Know IÂ’m in for more but donÂ’t look forward to it. Also been more up and down with moods in the 40Â’s than I have been at any other time since the first week quit. Not sure if you all are too but found theyÂ’re passing quicker. Trying to stay occupied with work and positive thoughts/meditation.

I can't tell you what a pleasure it's been to watch you support folks in your group as well as all over the site. I don't know that I branched out like you did, if I could do it all over again I'd sport your verve and panache'.
You are the quintessential colossus of quitt extraordinaire!

Thanks, Athan. IÂ’ve tried to quit so many times when I found this place I knew it felt different. the thing that got me thru the suck and absolute hell of the first 2 weeks was going head first here. Vets coming into October like yourself and so many others helped me get over the initial hump. QWYT.

[Athan]

Closing in on 50 days this week and a few things; had my first cave dream recently. Weird thing was in the dream I caved with a cigarette. Freaked the hell out in the dream and woke up in a panic. Know IÂ’m in for more but donÂ’t look forward to it. Also been more up and down with moods in the 40Â’s than I have been at any other time since the first week quit. Not sure if you all are too but found theyÂ’re passing quicker. Trying to stay occupied with work and positive thoughts/meditation.

I can't tell you what a pleasure it's been to watch you support folks in your group as well as all over the site. I don't know that I branched out like you did, if I could do it all over again I'd sport your verve and panache'.
You are the quintessential colossus of quitt extraordinaire!

[BBQchips]

Closing in on 50 days this week and a few things; had my first cave dream recently. Weird thing was in the dream I caved with a cigarette. Freaked the hell out in the dream and woke up in a panic. Know IÂ’m in for more but donÂ’t look forward to it. Also been more up and down with moods in the 40Â’s than I have been at any other time since the first week quit. Not sure if you all are too but found theyÂ’re passing quicker. Trying to stay occupied with work and positive thoughts/meditation.

[Doofus]

Double WUPP time for 200, proud to be quit wit u

[justin_ca]

After reading all of Trauma's posts in his intro thread it changed me too. I wanted to cave on day 7. After reading I have had no urge to cave AT ALL. The whole story scared me white in the face. I am even considering, since I am 48, asking my doctor if I can get a colonoscopy. I am only 1 and 1/2 years from 50. I didn't swallow a lot of chew spit. I mostly spit , but I did swallow some. I just gotta go do it.

[BBQchips]

Posted to My fellow Rawktober quit group, but wanted to pin to my Intro so I never forget how I felt after reading ToddÂ’s story:

Just got done reading Trauma’s (Todd Garcia’s) entire “Day 3” Intro thread that is pinned to the Intro forum. If any of my fellow Rawktober brothers ( or anyone else reading) needs some reassurance of why you can’t afford to slip up for even one second, it is a must read. Like SeanFiske and a lot of other people here that are still in the early stages of quit, I’m getting waves of feeling great and then waves of suck.

After 2 weeks of posting roll, taking digits, group texts, soon to be meetup, and now reading stories like ToddÂ’s, I know IÂ’m good to continue to make that pledge. I donÂ’t care how bad this sucks right now. I never want my wife, kids, and family to go thru what ToddÂ’s family did. And I hope none of you here have to either for that matter.

Thanks to Todd (wish I could have met him) and thanks to all the vets here who are helping us in the October group learn the ropes of his brotherhood and getting us through the suck.

Quit on brothers. ODAAT. Today is good.

YouÂ’ve got a killer quit started, and youÂ’ve earned the attention in your intro of some of the most bad ass quitters I know. This isnÂ’t easy. Nothing worth doing is. Many of the best, smartest, most honorable and trustworthy people I know are addicts of nicotine. This site and the principles you are learning here will guide you to freedom, and a peace that you cannot even imagine. Sounds lame... I thought so too 2,033 days ago. Keep doing exactly what you are doing and youÂ’ll be a believer.

Todd (Trauma) would be very honored to know that his legacy is helping guys like you. I sent his 18 year old son a copy of what you posted btw. It really helps them to know that he is still helping others, even 2 years after he left us.

My phone number is in your inbox. Welcome to the best decision youÂ’ve ever made for yourself.

Appreciate the motivation  encouragement very much from you and everyone else here. Awesome feeling to know I'm not alone when things start to suck in this process.

Thank you for passing that along to Todd's family. I hope they fully understand how powerful his story has been for me and so many others already.

[Doofus]

Chips, I know you got a good quit going.
Everyday when we text I can tell you are on the path. We are all mentors to each because we are all the same....recovering addicts. ODAAT. Stay strong, and we all quit again tomorrow.

[worktowin]

Posted to My fellow Rawktober quit group, but wanted to pin to my Intro so I never forget how I felt after reading ToddÂ’s story:

Just got done reading Trauma’s (Todd Garcia’s) entire “Day 3” Intro thread that is pinned to the Intro forum. If any of my fellow Rawktober brothers ( or anyone else reading) needs some reassurance of why you can’t afford to slip up for even one second, it is a must read. Like SeanFiske and a lot of other people here that are still in the early stages of quit, I’m getting waves of feeling great and then waves of suck.

After 2 weeks of posting roll, taking digits, group texts, soon to be meetup, and now reading stories like ToddÂ’s, I know IÂ’m good to continue to make that pledge. I donÂ’t care how bad this sucks right now. I never want my wife, kids, and family to go thru what ToddÂ’s family did. And I hope none of you here have to either for that matter.

Thanks to Todd (wish I could have met him) and thanks to all the vets here who are helping us in the October group learn the ropes of his brotherhood and getting us through the suck.

Quit on brothers. ODAAT. Today is good.

YouÂ’ve got a killer quit started, and youÂ’ve earned the attention in your intro of some of the most bad ass quitters I know. This isnÂ’t easy. Nothing worth doing is. Many of the best, smartest, most honorable and trustworthy people I know are addicts of nicotine. This site and the principles you are learning here will guide you to freedom, and a peace that you cannot even imagine. Sounds lame... I thought so too 2,033 days ago. Keep doing exactly what you are doing and youÂ’ll be a believer.

Todd (Trauma) would be very honored to know that his legacy is helping guys like you. I sent his 18 year old son a copy of what you posted btw. It really helps them to know that he is still helping others, even 2 years after he left us.

My phone number is in your inbox. Welcome to the best decision youÂ’ve ever made for yourself.

[BBQchips]

Posted to My fellow Rawktober quit group, but wanted to pin to my Intro so I never forget how I felt after reading ToddÂ’s story:

Just got done reading Trauma’s (Todd Garcia’s) entire “Day 3” Intro thread that is pinned to the Intro forum. If any of my fellow Rawktober brothers ( or anyone else reading) needs some reassurance of why you can’t afford to slip up for even one second, it is a must read. Like SeanFiske and a lot of other people here that are still in the early stages of quit, I’m getting waves of feeling great and then waves of suck.

After 2 weeks of posting roll, taking digits, group texts, soon to be meetup, and now reading stories like ToddÂ’s, I know IÂ’m good to continue to make that pledge. I donÂ’t care how bad this sucks right now. I never want my wife, kids, and family to go thru what ToddÂ’s family did. And I hope none of you here have to either for that matter.

Thanks to Todd (wish I could have met him) and thanks to all the vets here who are helping us in the October group learn the ropes of his brotherhood and getting us through the suck.

Quit on brothers. ODAAT. Today is good.

[BBQchips]

Great intro you have going here. Made me reminisce about the days of learning that I could do things without dip:

- Mowing the lawn
- Driving (esp. long drives)
- Watching TV or a movie
- Playing baseball / softball
- Working at the job
- DIY projects

Like you mentioned earlier in your thread, once you get to that point that quitting surpasses your craving for nicotine, the "quit" life begins to take shape. And it is extremely rewarding. Every victory, every +1 to your day count, every new phone number, and every win makes quitting worth everything. And BBQ, it will just keep getting better for you as long as post roll every day, first thing. Over 41/2 years quit, and the ROI on my quit life continues to grow. Keep it up brother

Steak, Thanks for the encouragement. Lots of ups and downs as you well know but I really do feel and recognize the difference of staying the path that all the Vets such as yourself on KTC have paved. Reminder on the phone every morning to Post Roll gets me there and even have a group text with fellow October quitters as a secondary safety net roll every day gets me in a better headspace.

Looking forward for the longer term quit life you alluded to, but until then I'm riding the waves, ODAAT. Thanks again for the note. I quit with you today (2 weeks today!). Always good to see another New England quitter in the roll.

[Steakbomb18]

Great intro you have going here. Made me reminisce about the days of learning that I could do things without dip:

- Mowing the lawn
- Driving (esp. long drives)
- Watching TV or a movie
- Playing baseball / softball
- Working at the job
- DIY projects

Like you mentioned earlier in your thread, once you get to that point that quitting surpasses your craving for nicotine, the "quit" life begins to take shape. And it is extremely rewarding. Every victory, every +1 to your day count, every new phone number, and every win makes quitting worth everything. And BBQ, it will just keep getting better for you as long as post roll every day, first thing. Over 41/2 years quit, and the ROI on my quit life continues to grow. Keep it up brother