I am ready..

[FISHFLORIDA]

Thanks trigerhapy and paul-san. Figured out the roll call group

[paul-san]

My name is Dave and I have been chewing some form of tobacco for the better part of 30 yrs. It seems surreal to actually write that because I don't think of myself as a dipper. It started in a rural town where all the cool older kids did it. I was hooked. I managed to quite for a couple of years in 95 but on a drive up to Atlanta to the summer Olympics, I caved in. That was 20 yrs ago. My girlfriend doesn't really know how addicted I am because I've downplayed it, probably just kidding myself.
I'm into my 3rd day dip free and I'm still committed and still clean. I have thought about choking everyone around me, but decided jail is not a good option. Every time I want a dip, I chug a water. My biggest fear is getting on my flats boat without a chew. I don't think I've ever done it before. I know some people say to avoid having a drink but I don't drink. It's the boat that's the catalyst.
Anyway, here goes! Day 3. I quit for my Grandfather. Someone tell me I'll be happier without it please.

Dave

Dave, first and foremost is great that you are quitting. The way it works here is that you have to quit for yourself first. It's admirable that you mentioned your Grandfather, but you have to quit for you first. With that, the next step for you is to join the Aug quit group since you quit on Aug 23rd. Once you locate that group post roll per the instructions. We post roll every day, early in the day. It's our commitment to ourselves and the group that we are quit for the day. Then we do this everyday.

Go Post Roll! Welcome to KTC. Great decision on your part to quit. Make it for you! I am here to quit with ya!

[trigerhapy]

Hell yes man, if I can quit this crap you can too. (35+ years for me)
By your quit date it looks like you'll be in the August 2016 group.
Check the link and start posting your promise. Theres a lot of power in that daily promise to quit and overcome this addiction.
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[FISHFLORIDA]

My name is Dave and I have been chewing some form of tobacco for the better part of 30 yrs. It seems surreal to actually write that because I don't think of myself as a dipper. It started in a rural town where all the cool older kids did it. I was hooked. I managed to quit for a couple of years in 95 but on a drive up to Atlanta to the summer Olympics, I caved in. That was 20 yrs ago. My girlfriend doesn't really know how addicted I am because I've downplayed it, probably just kidding myself.
I'm into my 3rd day dip free and I'm still committed and still clean. I have thought about choking everyone around me, but decided jail is not a good option. Every time I want a dip, I chug a water. My biggest fear is getting on my flats boat without a chew. I don't think I've ever done it before. I know some people say to avoid having a drink but I don't drink. It's the boat that's the catalyst.
Anyway, here goes! Day 3. I quit for my Grandfather. Someone tell me I'll be happier without it please.

Dave

[BBQchips]

Today marks 1000 days clean of nicotine.  For those of you reading this that are new to KTC, let me lead by example.  Do as I did.  Drink the koolaide.  Exchange digits and post roll every day.  I have posted roll for 1000 days straight.  It is not a burden nor is it a chore... it is a honor and a privilege to be counted present among this many people that care so deeply for my wellbeing and my quit. 
If ANYONE needs another set of digits to be held accountable, just pm me and mine will be returned via text.   Thanks to everyone here.
FISHFLORIDA-1000 freakin days of kickin' nic in the ass!

Huge accomplishment and something to strive for. Thanks for being a part of my daily quit and showing that small wins add up in big ways when left to grow.

[wildirish317]

Tight lines brother.

[Broccoli-saurus]

Congrats on your comma.  Never let your guard down. 

[chris2alaska]

Today marks 1000 days clean of nicotine.  For those of you reading this that are new to KTC, let me lead by example.  Do as I did.  Drink the koolaide.  Exchange digits and post roll every day.  I have posted roll for 1000 days straight.  It is not a burden nor is it a chore... it is a honor and a privilege to be counted present among this many people that care so deeply for my wellbeing and my quit. 
If ANYONE needs another set of digits to be held accountable, just pm me and mine will be returned via text.   Thanks to everyone here.
FISHFLORIDA-1000 freakin days of kickin' nic in the ass!

Huge Congrats Dave.  Sorry we couldn't get together while I was there.

[Athan]

Today marks 1000 days clean of nicotine.  For those of you reading this that are new to KTC, let me lead by example.  Do as I did.  Drink the koolaide.  Exchange digits and post roll every day.  I have posted roll for 1000 days straight.  It is not a burden nor is it a chore... it is a honor and a privilege to be counted present among this many people that care so deeply for my wellbeing and my quit. 
If ANYONE needs another set of digits to be held accountable, just pm me and mine will be returned via text.   Thanks to everyone here.
FISHFLORIDA-1000 freakin days of kickin' nic in the ass!

Hell. Yes!
Commas be all sexy and shiz.

Congrats bro!

Hey Fish, thank-you for sticking around and paying it forward.  You impacted MY LIFE and in a positive way.  Thank-you!

[AppleJack]

Today marks 1000 days clean of nicotine.  For those of you reading this that are new to KTC, let me lead by example.  Do as I did.  Drink the koolaide.  Exchange digits and post roll every day.  I have posted roll for 1000 days straight.  It is not a burden nor is it a chore... it is a honor and a privilege to be counted present among this many people that care so deeply for my wellbeing and my quit. 
If ANYONE needs another set of digits to be held accountable, just pm me and mine will be returned via text.   Thanks to everyone here.
FISHFLORIDA-1000 freakin days of kickin' nic in the ass!

Hell. Yes!
Commas be all sexy and shiz.

Congrats bro!

[FISHFLORIDA]

Today marks 1000 days clean of nicotine.  For those of you reading this that are new to KTC, let me lead by example.  Do as I did.  Drink the koolaide.  Exchange digits and post roll every day.  I have posted roll for 1000 days straight.  It is not a burden nor is it a chore... it is a honor and a privilege to be counted present among this many people that care so deeply for my wellbeing and my quit. 
If ANYONE needs another set of digits to be held accountable, just pm me and mine will be returned via text.   Thanks to everyone here.
FISHFLORIDA-1000 freakin days of kickin' nic in the ass!

[FISHFLORIDA]

This is a list of BAQ's that posted into my intro and was archived.  It is near impossible to take over all those posts, but I'd like to make mention of all the support they gave me over the years.  I can't thank you all enough.

Trigerhpy     Chick dip     Nixon     PKY     WalterWhite     PaulSan     MNX     Jheff     Matlock     Pab1964     Kubia idahoSpuds     JB65     JDM     KingNothing     Thumblewort     Lonnier     Mike1966     ArmyDan     Cavman     BaseballBrett     Prohunter     Worktowin
Candoit     Viking     Applejack     FLLIPOUT     DonkyMN     Pmils     BrianG     Inkogkneedough     Nomore1959     Jeffw     Doofus     BatDad     Rawls
Srains     BBQChips     Athan

[FISHFLORIDA]

 12:53 PM - Oct 18, 2016 #38 

We'll everyone, here I am at day 148. 100% posted. My quit is strong and I know that everyday is a battle. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about Nicotine. I still find myself reaching for my pocket, putting my hand on the truck doorside under the handle. Really unbelievable that nic still has influence on me. I live ODAAT and by keeping my daily promise to my brothers, I know I am stronger and will not cave that day. I am not immune. I am human and my body ingested poison for years. I am only now training my body and mind how to deal with the absence of that poison.
 My quit has become my new best friend and I nurture it and talk to it like a best friend. I treat it right, I play with it (sending memes of quitting) I encourage it and I bring it out to show to others. I love my new friend Quit. It's kinda like an imaginary friend but when a crave comes, I know it's not imaginary. It's like my quit is playing a game of hide and seek with Nic in the woods. I'm creeping along, that nervous gut feeling that I could get tagged or chased, but if I do get tagged I laugh it off and go hide a again, this time learning where Nic likes to hide and find me.
 It's amazing how much I'll actually talk to myself out loud about my quit. How many times I pass the C store and yell "Fock You!" as I go by. I keep this entire quitting as a game. Some might yell and scream, "This is no game!! This is serious shite!". No doubt it is but I will tell you this, If you hate quitting you will stop quitting. No one continues to do something they hate to do. That is why quitting dip is hard...because you loved it. If you enjoy quitting just as much, it is something you will look forward to doing every day. I look forward to it. I enjoy quitting! Sure, sometimes the cravings suck out loud, but I turn that into something fun. Today I have a huge aerospace audit. I walked right down the middle of my plant and sang ELO Hold On tight To Your Dreams for my employees like an idiot as loud as I could. Some of them yelled at me to stop, others joined in, others just shook their heads. I find the greatest meme pictures and send them to my list of quitter friends (I can tell the ones who enjoy their quit). You always hear vets talking about embracing the suck. Take it one step further and turn it into something enjoyable. This, my fellow BAQ, will help your quit, put a smile on your face, and at the end of the day you will be a hellova' lot more fun to be around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkekqVPIc2M

[FISHFLORIDA]

 11:19 PM - Jul 04, 2016 #25 

Well, here it is. Day 42. For the newbs reading this...it does get better, if only slightly. My jaw has stopped hurting, I don't lie to friends and family to sneak away, my teeth are a hell of a lot whiter.

 One of the things I'd like to say to all the newbs reading this who are thinking about joining KTC is: don't try and change what works. I get questioning it, but keep it to yourself until you actually realize that this method works. Let me give you an example... If you are dating a blonde but you love redheads, and all you do is bitch to the blonde that you should be with a redhead... Leave the blonde. You don't need to bitch and moan.

 I wake up in the morning, I rub my eyes, scratch my peaches, fill the bowl and post roll. I post roll during the time I used to pack a chew. So if you say, " oh, I'll post later.." Where's the commitment to yourself?
 Another thing that I am a firm believer in is making that promise to my August brothers. "I promise I will not use nicotine today". How hard is that? I believe for some people it is very hard. I remember the first time I posted that and I thought, holy shinola... I can't dip today because I just promised a shitload of guys I wouldn't. I make that promise every day. Now, I know some people believe that just posting your name and the number of days is good and I won't argue with them. It doesn't work for me. I need to make that promise to stay clean. I need to physically write it down so my warped nic addicted brain is on the same page as my lip.

 At 42 days, I'm 100% roll posted and every day is before 10am. I am not tooting my horn. I have to do this or I will be a statistic on the wrong side. I am an addict and a thousand triggers a day remind me of that fact.

 If it wasn't for KTC and the August group (and all the supporters) I'd be dancing with nic still. I pray I'll be writing an HOF speech and supporting future groups. Thanks guys and a few baq girls!

 Happy Fourth

[FISHFLORIDA]

1:51 PM - May 26, 2016 #1  This was my first post on KTC.

     My name is Dave and I have been chewing some form of tobacco for the better part of 30 yrs. It seems surreal to actually write that because I don't think of myself as a dipper. It started in a rural town where all the cool older kids did it. I was hooked. I managed to quit for a couple of years in 95 but on a drive up to Atlanta to the summer Olympics, I caved in. That was 20 yrs ago. My girlfriend doesn't really know how addicted I am because I've downplayed it, probably just kidding myself.
     I'm into my 3rd day dip free and I'm still committed and still clean. I have thought about choking everyone around me, but decided jail is not a good option. Every time I want a dip, I chug a water. My biggest fear is getting on my flats boat without a chew. I don't think I've ever done it before. I know some people say to avoid having a drink but I don't drink. It's the boat that's the catalyst.
     Anyway, here goes! Day 3. I quit for my Grandfather. Someone tell me I'll be happier without it please.

 Dave