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Offline Mike from AB

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #370 on: June 11, 2015, 11:40:00 PM »
Congrats here too on 900 days! Your wife is indeed awesome. You're definitely not that guy anymore  will enjoy celebrating all the more for it on your trip as you begin your 21st year with her by celebrating 900 days. So proud of you  happy for you

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #369 on: June 11, 2015, 10:29:00 PM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
Rockin' it each and every damn day. Proud of you man... happy to be side by side with you today!
What they ^^^ said! You are a BAQs' quitter! Enjoy 900 days of freedom!
One of the greatest leaders here. You've helped and supported so many Michael. Congrats bro!
Wow Michael, 900, congrats! Thanks as always for your support through the past year. You're a bad mofo quitter!
yeah, you know i want in on this party! way to go W2W you've done so much more than quit! and damned fine strong quitting at that! Celebrate!!
'Cheers' 'Have a beer' Wife- 'Kiss' --W2W
'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2'
W2W - I have just come to know you over the last few milestones. You are 99 days ahead of me and you've set an awesome path to follow in. Thank you for your leadership in quitting and setting that example for others to follow. Congratulations on 900 and let the countdown, one day at a time, begin!!!

Quit on brother!
Congratulations w2w on 900 awesome day's! Thanks always pleasure to read your post!
900 days.

Yesterday was my 20th anniversary. My wife is a saint. Took her out to a fancy 5 course dinner with a giant glass of wine served with each course. We had a great time. I sipped a little of each glass. She downed it. In a couple of weeks we are going on a great vacation to Europe that I've promised her for 20 years. Anyway, I made some jackass remark that "I should sneak off and get a French prositute" and was smacked down with "you mean like how you used to sneak off to chew tobacco in the hotel lobby?" Boom. I deserved that. But I'm not that guy any more.

If I could describe how wonderful freedom is, the new guys here wouldn't believe me. Because 900... 800... 700 days ago I didn't believe those of you telling me it would be like this. Cravings are rare. And easily beaten down because I'm winning. I've had congrats from my Ktc friends over the country today, and from my Canadian friend Mike. Today is another victory over an opponent that I battled unsuccessfully for 25 years. Now, I am a success. I'm fortunate to be included in a lot of winners successful battles here - and many of you are included in my quit. Without all of you - I would not be here. This place is great, and it saved my life and made it worth living again.

Now, about that French prostitute... Hmmmmm
Congrats w2w! Your wife sounds cool!!!
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Re: Day 16
« Reply #368 on: June 11, 2015, 10:25:00 PM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
Rockin' it each and every damn day. Proud of you man... happy to be side by side with you today!
What they ^^^ said! You are a BAQs' quitter! Enjoy 900 days of freedom!
One of the greatest leaders here. You've helped and supported so many Michael. Congrats bro!
Wow Michael, 900, congrats! Thanks as always for your support through the past year. You're a bad mofo quitter!
yeah, you know i want in on this party! way to go W2W you've done so much more than quit! and damned fine strong quitting at that! Celebrate!!
'Cheers' 'Have a beer' Wife- 'Kiss' --W2W
'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2'
W2W - I have just come to know you over the last few milestones. You are 99 days ahead of me and you've set an awesome path to follow in. Thank you for your leadership in quitting and setting that example for others to follow. Congratulations on 900 and let the countdown, one day at a time, begin!!!

Quit on brother!
Congratulations w2w on 900 awesome day's! Thanks always pleasure to read your post!
900 days.

Yesterday was my 20th anniversary. My wife is a saint. Took her out to a fancy 5 course dinner with a giant glass of wine served with each course. We had a great time. I sipped a little of each glass. She downed it. In a couple of weeks we are going on a great vacation to Europe that I've promised her for 20 years. Anyway, I made some jackass remark that "I should sneak off and get a French prositute" and was smacked down with "you mean like how you used to sneak off to chew tobacco in the hotel lobby?" Boom. I deserved that. But I'm not that guy any more.

If I could describe how wonderful freedom is, the new guys here wouldn't believe me. Because 900... 800... 700 days ago I didn't believe those of you telling me it would be like this. Cravings are rare. And easily beaten down because I'm winning. I've had congrats from my Ktc friends over the country today, and from my Canadian friend Mike. Today is another victory over an opponent that I battled unsuccessfully for 25 years. Now, I am a success. I'm fortunate to be included in a lot of winners successful battles here - and many of you are included in my quit. Without all of you - I would not be here. This place is great, and it saved my life and made it worth living again.

Now, about that French prostitute... Hmmmmm

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #367 on: June 11, 2015, 06:12:00 PM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
Rockin' it each and every damn day. Proud of you man... happy to be side by side with you today!
What they ^^^ said! You are a BAQs' quitter! Enjoy 900 days of freedom!
One of the greatest leaders here. You've helped and supported so many Michael. Congrats bro!
Wow Michael, 900, congrats! Thanks as always for your support through the past year. You're a bad mofo quitter!
yeah, you know i want in on this party! way to go W2W you've done so much more than quit! and damned fine strong quitting at that! Celebrate!!
'Cheers' 'Have a beer' Wife- 'Kiss' --W2W
'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2'
W2W - I have just come to know you over the last few milestones. You are 99 days ahead of me and you've set an awesome path to follow in. Thank you for your leadership in quitting and setting that example for others to follow. Congratulations on 900 and let the countdown, one day at a time, begin!!!

Quit on brother!
Congratulations w2w on 900 awesome day's! Thanks always pleasure to read your post!
Tobacco is so addictive it took me a year after a massive heart attack, in which doctor confirmed caused from dipping to finally put a lid on the bitch! ODAAT EDD

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #366 on: June 11, 2015, 02:05:00 PM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
Rockin' it each and every damn day. Proud of you man... happy to be side by side with you today!
What they ^^^ said! You are a BAQs' quitter! Enjoy 900 days of freedom!
One of the greatest leaders here. You've helped and supported so many Michael. Congrats bro!
Wow Michael, 900, congrats! Thanks as always for your support through the past year. You're a bad mofo quitter!
yeah, you know i want in on this party! way to go W2W you've done so much more than quit! and damned fine strong quitting at that! Celebrate!!
'Cheers' 'Have a beer' Wife- 'Kiss' --W2W
'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2'
W2W - I have just come to know you over the last few milestones. You are 99 days ahead of me and you've set an awesome path to follow in. Thank you for your leadership in quitting and setting that example for others to follow. Congratulations on 900 and let the countdown, one day at a time, begin!!!

Quit on brother!

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #365 on: June 11, 2015, 11:16:00 AM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
Rockin' it each and every damn day. Proud of you man... happy to be side by side with you today!
What they ^^^ said! You are a BAQs' quitter! Enjoy 900 days of freedom!
One of the greatest leaders here. You've helped and supported so many Michael. Congrats bro!
Wow Michael, 900, congrats! Thanks as always for your support through the past year. You're a bad mofo quitter!
yeah, you know i want in on this party! way to go W2W you've done so much more than quit!  and damned fine strong quitting at that! Celebrate!!
'Cheers' 'Have a beer' Wife- 'Kiss' --W2W
'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2' 'boob' 'party2'
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Quitters I’ve met so far: Ihatecope, >Pinched<, T-Cell, grizzlyhasclaws, Canvasback, BaseballPlayer, Cbird65, ERDVM, BradleyGuy, Ted, Zeno, AppleJack, Bronc, Knockout, MookieBlaylock, Rdad, 2mch2lv4, MN_Ben, Natro, Lippizaner, Amquash, ChristopherJ, GDubya, SRohde  -- always eager to meet more!

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #364 on: June 11, 2015, 10:26:00 AM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
Rockin' it each and every damn day. Proud of you man... happy to be side by side with you today!
What they ^^^ said! You are a BAQs' quitter! Enjoy 900 days of freedom!
One of the greatest leaders here. You've helped and supported so many Michael. Congrats bro!
Wow Michael, 900, congrats! Thanks as always for your support through the past year. You're a bad mofo quitter!

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #363 on: June 11, 2015, 10:14:00 AM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
Rockin' it each and every damn day. Proud of you man... happy to be side by side with you today!
What they ^^^ said! You are a BAQs' quitter! Enjoy 900 days of freedom!
One of the greatest leaders here. You've helped and supported so many Michael. Congrats bro!

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #362 on: June 11, 2015, 09:58:00 AM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
Rockin' it each and every damn day. Proud of you man... happy to be side by side with you today!
What they ^^^ said! You are a BAQs' quitter! Enjoy 900 days of freedom!

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #361 on: June 11, 2015, 09:33:00 AM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
Rockin' it each and every damn day. Proud of you man... happy to be side by side with you today!
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Re: Day 16
« Reply #360 on: June 11, 2015, 09:29:00 AM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
Michael, as other have said you not only pour your heart and soul into your quit you make sure it pours over into many other people's quits as well. You actually make good quitters better people. Not only could KTC use more but the world could use more people like you. I thank you.
"If you want to quit then stop talking and just QUIT. If you want to kill yourself a bullet is cheaper and faster than a tin, plus it eliminates my hearing you whine and cry like a bitch."

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #359 on: June 11, 2015, 07:19:00 AM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Not sure which is bigger, this man's heart or his quit. The ultimate quitter and friend.
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Re: Day 16
« Reply #358 on: June 11, 2015, 06:54:00 AM »
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Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.
Congrats on ascending the 9th floor Michael. You've shown alot of us what it means to quit and how to support others. Thanks, and I proudly quit with you EDD.
Don't be afraid.  You are not alone.

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #357 on: June 11, 2015, 06:21:00 AM »
Michael over the last 900 days no one has been as involved and caring about the quit of others. Thanks for everything you do, and congrats on the 9th floor.

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Re: Day 16
« Reply #356 on: May 05, 2015, 05:55:00 AM »
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Day 862

Haven't updated in a while. Haven't had a lot to say. 862 days ago my life was a wreck, but I didn't know it. 762 days ago I was exhausted from fighting, but winning. From there, things got progressively better. Then they got great. I don't know how to explain it really, other than life is great when you own it.

This weekend 4 peeps from my April 2013 group flew in from LA, Jackson MI, Detroit, and Ketchikan AK and were joined by another from Wichita for a royals game Saturday night. We tore up Kansas City. Ate 100,000 calories. Slammed go carts into each other. Plowed through our liquor cabinet. Took pictures. Laughed. Had serious conversations. What an amazing experience.

This morning I was barely awake when Todd called to tell me how amazing he feels today on his way to work after round 1 of his winning fight. And how his battle against nicotine was the winning backdrop to his great attitude.

This site is the real deal. It will change your life if you let it. Jump in with both feet. Win at all costs. Life without nicotine is amazing.
862 days ago, did you ever in a thousand years imagine that all that would be possible? That not only you could break free from the chains of nicotine, but also gain that type of friendship and achieve such meaningful bonds along the way. That post is a prime example of why you can't put a price on the ROI one gets from quitting nicotine. Truly inspiring...and at the end of all that, it couldn't happen to a better guy.
Good shiz, right there.
Quit wood all damn day.
Real post, from a real quitter.
I think it is incredible that your quit brothers and sisters gathered together from around the country to celebrate the brotherhood of KTC. You have shown a lot of us quitters here by your words and actions what great things can come from owning your quit. Thanks! Pretty sweet of steak to drop an accounting reference too . . . but yeah, the ROI is pretty amazing.
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