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Offline rdad

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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #70 on: January 31, 2014, 09:35:00 PM »
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Thanks for sharing those revelations. I too find myself in awe at times because I'm not engaging in some pathetic addictive behavior, like making sure I have enough dip to get through the night, or ninja dipping an upper in the office. It feels so nice to be free from that shit, to not be a slave. And it feels damn good. You deserve to feel that damn good too because you've got one badass quit going.
Steak, simplicity man. Life is so much simpler without dip. I remember turning around 30 min from the office to drive all the fucking way back to hide my spit bottle I left on my desk. What a fucking idiot! and all the contortions we went through to feed that bitch. What a colossal waste of time! We are free man. Scream it!
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #69 on: January 31, 2014, 09:22:00 PM »
Thanks for sharing those revelations. I too find myself in awe at times because I'm not engaging in some pathetic addictive behavior, like making sure I have enough dip to get through the night, or ninja dipping an upper in the office. It feels so nice to be free from that shit, to not be a slave. And it feels damn good. You deserve to feel that damn good too because you've got one badass quit going.
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #68 on: January 30, 2014, 10:32:00 PM »
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I am not "cured" yet, so I am going to keep up this journal.(joke)

Today was a good day. Awhile ago I told the owner of my c-store that I had quit. He runs it with 3 of his sons. I went in there for only the 2nd time since quitting to get gum today. One of the sons told me the whole family knew about me quitting. He said they were proud of me and that they would not sell me any if I asked. That made my day. There are some good people out there still. They are my brothers of quit now too.

Lately, I have come to realize that during my 26 years of slavery my emotion detector was flat-lined. No real feelings. Now it seems I am really feeling things again. So many things (sights,sounds,tastes) seem new to me. I walked my dog by a baseball game at the college today and the sounds and smells were so new to me I just stood there feeling so thankful I found this place.  My wife even commented about me being nicer to be around. ( I know, it's sounds like I'm hormonal) But this is good life shit that I can see happening right before my eyes. I'm sick of beating myself up over not doing this sooner. I am so quit and so happy about that!

Any way the icing on this big pile of quit is that a brother who has really helped me a lot made the hall today! Here's to more good days that become closer together.

Never, ever, again. Cheers Quitters!
Right to the heart of the matter
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Illusions are painfully shattered
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In the sacred wells of emotion
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #67 on: January 30, 2014, 10:19:00 PM »
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I am not "cured" yet, so I am going to keep up this journal.(joke)

Today was a good day. Awhile ago I told the owner of my c-store that I had quit. He runs it with 3 of his sons. I went in there for only the 2nd time since quitting to get gum today. One of the sons told me the whole family knew about me quitting. He said they were proud of me and that they would not sell me any if I asked. That made my day. There are some good people out there still. They are my brothers of quit now too.

Lately, I have come to realize that during my 26 years of slavery my emotion detector was flat-lined. No real feelings. Now it seems I am really feeling things again. So many things (sights,sounds,tastes) seem new to me. I walked my dog by a baseball game at the college today and the sounds and smells were so new to me I just stood there feeling so thankful I found this place. My wife even commented about me being nicer to be around. ( I know, it's sounds like I'm hormonal) But this is good life shit that I can see happening right before my eyes. I'm sick of beating myself up over not doing this sooner. I am so quit and so happy about that!

Any way the icing on this big pile of quit is that a brother who has really helped me a lot made the hall today! Here's to more good days that become closer together.

Never, ever, again. Cheers Quitters!
Right to the heart of the matter
Right to the beautiful part
Illusions are painfully shattered
Right where discovery starts
In the sacred wells of emotion
Buried deep in our hearts
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #66 on: January 30, 2014, 10:17:00 PM »
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Hey rdad keep rocking the quit this weekend! Take it in style! You got this thing, because you got the right attitude- we're all in it together, one day at a time works, education on the addiction supports the quit, and it's a blessing to be free of the chains. Rock it rdad!
Thanks Brett. Right back at ya Bro. I am enjoying watching your countdown!
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"Celebrate the moment as it turns into one more"..
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"Honest Abe had a fake jaw".
"In a world that seems so small, I can't stop thinking big"
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The act of a noble warrior. Who lost the will to fight."

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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #65 on: January 30, 2014, 10:06:00 PM »
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I am not "cured" yet, so I am going to keep up this journal.(joke)

Today was a good day. Awhile ago I told the owner of my c-store that I had quit. He runs it with 3 of his sons. I went in there for only the 2nd time since quitting to get gum today. One of the sons told me the whole family knew about me quitting. He said they were proud of me and that they would not sell me any if I asked. That made my day. There are some good people out there still. They are my brothers of quit now too.

Lately, I have come to realize that during my 26 years of slavery my emotion detector was flat-lined. No real feelings. Now it seems I am really feeling things again. So many things (sights,sounds,tastes) seem new to me. I walked my dog by a baseball game at the college today and the sounds and smells were so new to me I just stood there feeling so thankful I found this place.  My wife even commented about me being nicer to be around. ( I know, it's sounds like I'm hormonal) But this is good life shit that I can see happening right before my eyes. I'm sick of beating myself up over not doing this sooner. I am so quit and so happy about that!

Any way the icing on this big pile of quit is that a brother who has really helped me a lot made the hall today! Here's to more good days that become closer together.

Never, ever, again. Cheers Quitters!
Taking the nic blinders of is shocking. Getting to the point where you enjoy and appreciate it is MONEY! Spout this stuff at the top of your lungs bro... Vets and newbs alike need to hear it. As good as it is for you now, it gets better and better man. Freedom is unbelievable. NOT having to worry about when you can dip, having enough dip, hiding your dip, blah, blah, blah... Is so amazing. Rock on m'brutha!
Right on Jerry. Proud of you buddy.
Great post brother. I can relate. Time has slowed down and I've stopped taking things for granted.
Great post! I'm just wrapping up day 9 and things are already so much clearer-better each and every day. Keep it up!
This is awesome! This is the light at the end of the tunnel! There may be no finish line for us quitters, but this is the type of stuff that makes the fight worth it! Enjoy your freedom, enjoy your new perspective, and keep doing what got you here.
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #64 on: January 30, 2014, 09:40:00 PM »
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Quote from: rdad
I am not "cured" yet, so I am going to keep up this journal.(joke)

Today was a good day. Awhile ago I told the owner of my c-store that I had quit. He runs it with 3 of his sons. I went in there for only the 2nd time since quitting to get gum today. One of the sons told me the whole family knew about me quitting. He said they were proud of me and that they would not sell me any if I asked. That made my day. There are some good people out there still. They are my brothers of quit now too.

Lately, I have come to realize that during my 26 years of slavery my emotion detector was flat-lined. No real feelings. Now it seems I am really feeling things again. So many things (sights,sounds,tastes) seem new to me. I walked my dog by a baseball game at the college today and the sounds and smells were so new to me I just stood there feeling so thankful I found this place.  My wife even commented about me being nicer to be around. ( I know, it's sounds like I'm hormonal) But this is good life shit that I can see happening right before my eyes. I'm sick of beating myself up over not doing this sooner. I am so quit and so happy about that!

Any way the icing on this big pile of quit is that a brother who has really helped me a lot made the hall today! Here's to more good days that become closer together.

Never, ever, again. Cheers Quitters!
Taking the nic blinders of is shocking. Getting to the point where you enjoy and appreciate it is MONEY! Spout this stuff at the top of your lungs bro... Vets and newbs alike need to hear it. As good as it is for you now, it gets better and better man. Freedom is unbelievable. NOT having to worry about when you can dip, having enough dip, hiding your dip, blah, blah, blah... Is so amazing. Rock on m'brutha!
Right on Jerry. Proud of you buddy.
Great post brother. I can relate. Time has slowed down and I've stopped taking things for granted.
Great post! I'm just wrapping up day 9 and things are already so much clearer-better each and every day. Keep it up!
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #63 on: January 30, 2014, 09:27:00 PM »
Quote from: pbrain04
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Quote from: rdad
I am not "cured" yet, so I am going to keep up this journal.(joke)

Today was a good day. Awhile ago I told the owner of my c-store that I had quit. He runs it with 3 of his sons. I went in there for only the 2nd time since quitting to get gum today. One of the sons told me the whole family knew about me quitting. He said they were proud of me and that they would not sell me any if I asked. That made my day. There are some good people out there still. They are my brothers of quit now too.

Lately, I have come to realize that during my 26 years of slavery my emotion detector was flat-lined. No real feelings. Now it seems I am really feeling things again. So many things (sights,sounds,tastes) seem new to me. I walked my dog by a baseball game at the college today and the sounds and smells were so new to me I just stood there feeling so thankful I found this place.  My wife even commented about me being nicer to be around. ( I know, it's sounds like I'm hormonal) But this is good life shit that I can see happening right before my eyes. I'm sick of beating myself up over not doing this sooner. I am so quit and so happy about that!

Any way the icing on this big pile of quit is that a brother who has really helped me a lot made the hall today! Here's to more good days that become closer together.

Never, ever, again. Cheers Quitters!
Taking the nic blinders of is shocking. Getting to the point where you enjoy and appreciate it is MONEY! Spout this stuff at the top of your lungs bro... Vets and newbs alike need to hear it. As good as it is for you now, it gets better and better man. Freedom is unbelievable. NOT having to worry about when you can dip, having enough dip, hiding your dip, blah, blah, blah... Is so amazing. Rock on m'brutha!
Right on Jerry. Proud of you buddy.
Great post brother. I can relate. Time has slowed down and I've stopped taking things for granted.
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #62 on: January 30, 2014, 09:05:00 PM »
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Quote from: rdad
I am not "cured" yet, so I am going to keep up this journal.(joke)

Today was a good day. Awhile ago I told the owner of my c-store that I had quit. He runs it with 3 of his sons. I went in there for only the 2nd time since quitting to get gum today. One of the sons told me the whole family knew about me quitting. He said they were proud of me and that they would not sell me any if I asked. That made my day. There are some good people out there still. They are my brothers of quit now too.

Lately, I have come to realize that during my 26 years of slavery my emotion detector was flat-lined. No real feelings. Now it seems I am really feeling things again. So many things (sights,sounds,tastes) seem new to me. I walked my dog by a baseball game at the college today and the sounds and smells were so new to me I just stood there feeling so thankful I found this place.  My wife even commented about me being nicer to be around. ( I know, it's sounds like I'm hormonal) But this is good life shit that I can see happening right before my eyes. I'm sick of beating myself up over not doing this sooner. I am so quit and so happy about that!

Any way the icing on this big pile of quit is that a brother who has really helped me a lot made the hall today! Here's to more good days that become closer together.

Never, ever, again. Cheers Quitters!
Taking the nic blinders of is shocking. Getting to the point where you enjoy and appreciate it is MONEY! Spout this stuff at the top of your lungs bro... Vets and newbs alike need to hear it. As good as it is for you now, it gets better and better man. Freedom is unbelievable. NOT having to worry about when you can dip, having enough dip, hiding your dip, blah, blah, blah... Is so amazing. Rock on m'brutha!
Right on Jerry. Proud of you buddy.
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #61 on: January 30, 2014, 09:01:00 PM »
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I am not "cured" yet, so I am going to keep up this journal.(joke)

Today was a good day. Awhile ago I told the owner of my c-store that I had quit. He runs it with 3 of his sons. I went in there for only the 2nd time since quitting to get gum today. One of the sons told me the whole family knew about me quitting. He said they were proud of me and that they would not sell me any if I asked. That made my day. There are some good people out there still. They are my brothers of quit now too.

Lately, I have come to realize that during my 26 years of slavery my emotion detector was flat-lined. No real feelings. Now it seems I am really feeling things again. So many things (sights,sounds,tastes) seem new to me. I walked my dog by a baseball game at the college today and the sounds and smells were so new to me I just stood there feeling so thankful I found this place. My wife even commented about me being nicer to be around. ( I know, it's sounds like I'm hormonal) But this is good life shit that I can see happening right before my eyes. I'm sick of beating myself up over not doing this sooner. I am so quit and so happy about that!

Any way the icing on this big pile of quit is that a brother who has really helped me a lot made the hall today! Here's to more good days that become closer together.

Never, ever, again. Cheers Quitters!

Taking the nic blinders of is shocking. Getting to the point where you enjoy and appreciate it is MONEY! Spout this stuff at the top of your lungs bro... Vets and newbs alike need to hear it. As good as it is for you now, it gets better and better man. Freedom is unbelievable. NOT having to worry about when you can dip, having enough dip, hiding your dip, blah, blah, blah... Is so amazing. Rock on m'brutha!
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #60 on: January 30, 2014, 08:56:00 PM »
I enjoyed reading this, bud!!!

Next, I want to read about you putting a 75 on the board!
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #59 on: January 30, 2014, 08:51:00 PM »
I am not "cured" yet, so I am going to keep up this journal.(joke)

Today was a good day. Awhile ago I told the owner of my c-store that I had quit. He runs it with 3 of his sons. I went in there for only the 2nd time since quitting to get gum today. One of the sons told me the whole family knew about me quitting. He said they were proud of me and that they would not sell me any if I asked. That made my day. There are some good people out there still. They are my brothers of quit now too.

Lately, I have come to realize that during my 26 years of slavery my emotion detector was flat-lined. No real feelings. Now it seems I am really feeling things again. So many things (sights,sounds,tastes) seem new to me. I walked my dog by a baseball game at the college today and the sounds and smells were so new to me I just stood there feeling so thankful I found this place. My wife even commented about me being nicer to be around. ( I know, it's sounds like I'm hormonal) But this is good life shit that I can see happening right before my eyes. I'm sick of beating myself up over not doing this sooner. I am so quit and so happy about that!

Any way the icing on this big pile of quit is that a brother who has really helped me a lot made the hall today! Here's to more good days that become closer together.

Never, ever, again. Cheers Quitters!
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #58 on: January 24, 2014, 03:49:00 PM »
Quote from: brettlees
Hey rdad keep rocking the quit this weekend! Take it in style! You got this thing, because you got the right attitude- we're all in it together, one day at a time works, education on the addiction supports the quit, and it's a blessing to be free of the chains. Rock it rdad!
Thanks Brett. Right back at ya Bro. I am enjoying watching your countdown!
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #57 on: January 24, 2014, 03:45:00 PM »
Hey rdad keep rocking the quit this weekend! Take it in style! You got this thing, because you got the right attitude- we're all in it together, one day at a time works, education on the addiction supports the quit, and it's a blessing to be free of the chains. Rock it rdad!
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Re: Hello from rdad
« Reply #56 on: January 19, 2014, 03:09:00 PM »
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Sorry to bring me to the front (April has some good quitters and they deserve their space) but I want to YELL how much I hate tobacco companies. I had my head buried in the sand for a long time but finally I am waking up. Thanks to all that is holy that I found this site! I Just watched a show on Phillip Morris and how they are exploiting third world countries (Indonesia specifically) because they are  losing customers in the US and Europe. Advertising to the poor and uneducated kids to make a dollar cuz they are losing customers here.  You greedy MOTHERFUCKERS! You know you are selling death! Well, there are 20,000 of us here at KTC telling you to eat our shit you greedy FUCKS! How can anyone with a soul work for you fucking lying dickweeds!?  We can quit you, you Fucking Dicks! You will rot in hell!  I swear to all my brothers and sisters here, and everyone else I love that you PUKES will never get another dime from me! Find a better way to make a living you lying assholes! If there is an afterlife, (I believe there is) YOU ARE ALL SCREWED!
What was the show you watched? Do you have a link? I'd kinda like to watch that.
Don't know how to copy link over on my kindle. It's by Vanguard films and its called sex,lies  cigarettes. It's 45 min long.
Nice Video Rdad. It helps keep the anger going and remain quit. Thanks for posting!

Here is the Link:
http://vimeo.com/40122943
Thanks Rdad we should all be pissed! Thanks for sharing!
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