Hello

[JJMARSHALL117]

I made 100 days today. Wow. I never thought it would get here. Thanks to KTC, I am a free man today. Still an addict, always will be but a free addict none the less.  Level 1 down, who's up for another lap?

Way to go brother. That is a heck of an accomplishment. Keep that bitch in her place one day at a time.

[GR8WHITEBUFFALO]

I made 100 days today. Wow. I never thought it would get here. Thanks to KTC, I am a free man today. Still an addict, always will be but a free addict none the less. Level 1 down, who's up for another lap?

[Wt57]

Opened up a bunch of boxes of old family photographs given to me from my sister last night. My father, mother and sister all were chain smokers. The pictures reek of nicotine, I swear I can still smell it on my hands even after showering. At least half of them are of people who were smoking at the time of the photo. Nicotine and alcohol addiction runs in my family. My sister is the only one still alive except for me. Mother died of emphesema and COPD. Dad died of cancer. I grew up riding in the back seat of a smoke filled car most of the time. My eyes are starting to really see just how long I have been exposed to the nic bitch and how great it is to be free. Day 73 for me and I feel great !!!

Thank you!! Your break from nicotine is epic in your life like it is in mine! This is tough but so worth it!!!

[Buddy Mac]

Sounds like we are all cut from same cloth. Proud to be quit with both of you today....

[tinman]

Opened up a bunch of boxes of old family photographs given to me from my sister last night. My father, mother and sister all were chain smokers. The pictures reek of nicotine, I swear I can still smell it on my hands even after showering. At least half of them are of people who were smoking at the time of the photo. Nicotine and alcohol addiction runs in my family. My sister is the only one still alive except for me. Mother died of emphesema and COPD. Dad died of cancer. I grew up riding in the back seat of a smoke filled car most of the time. My eyes are starting to really see just how long I have been exposed to the nic bitch and how great it is to be free. Day 73 for me and I feel great !!!

Hey Buffalo - Sounds like we grew up in the same family....Day 40 over on this branch of the family tree after 20 yrs of chewing!!

Not many folks left that arent decimated or on there way with drinking and smoking....Hoping my talk of its evils helps the kids find a better path to follow!!

Be Well!!!

[Souliman]

Nice work big man. You own the bitch now. She is your puppet. You make the fucking rules...not her.

One day at a time. You will conquer and succeed.

[Mthomas3824]

Opened up a bunch of boxes of old family photographs given to me from my sister last night. My father, mother and sister all were chain smokers. The pictures reek of nicotine, I swear I can still smell it on my hands even after showering. At least half of them are of people who were smoking at the time of the photo. Nicotine and alcohol addiction runs in my family. My sister is the only one still alive except for me. Mother died of emphesema and COPD. Dad died of cancer. I grew up riding in the back seat of a smoke filled car most of the time. My eyes are starting to really see just how long I have been exposed to the nic bitch and how great it is to be free. Day 73 for me and I feel great !!!

Thanks for sharing your experience and victories. Helps me keep focus and fight.

[billybill3934]

Thanks. I just went to my dentist for an appointment that actually isn't scheduled until Thursday. I don't know if this is the "fog" or I am just an idiot. Probably the latter. :wacko:

I put my underwear on backwards for a week.

It was nice having a farthole, but my junk felt trapped without its window.

That is the funniest damn thing I have ever heard!!!

[GR8WHITEBUFFALO]

Opened up a bunch of boxes of old family photographs given to me from my sister last night. My father, mother and sister all were chain smokers. The pictures reek of nicotine, I swear I can still smell it on my hands even after showering. At least half of them are of people who were smoking at the time of the photo. Nicotine and alcohol addiction runs in my family. My sister is the only one still alive except for me. Mother died of emphesema and COPD. Dad died of cancer. I grew up riding in the back seat of a smoke filled car most of the time. My eyes are starting to really see just how long I have been exposed to the nic bitch and how great it is to be free. Day 73 for me and I feel great !!!

[GR8WHITEBUFFALO]

Day 71, I am up 20 lbs but my quit is still strong. Time to cut back on the before bed time snacks and alcohol.

[Scowick65]

I went to visit my sister yesterday. She is a chain smoker and her apartment smells like an ash tray. Only stayed a couple of hours but man, my teeth and gums were itching like crazy when I left. I handled the crave no problem but it goes to show me that even after 60 some days, nothing has changed. I am still and always will be an addict to the nic bitch.

You got this. Find the balance in that fight.

With time, I found my junkie self loathing that atmosphere. It did take some time though. I quit w you friend.

[Souliman]

I went to visit my sister yesterday. She is a chain smoker and her apartment smells like an ash tray. Only stayed a couple of hours but man, my teeth and gums were itching like crazy when I left. I handled the crave no problem but it goes to show me that even after 60 some days, nothing has changed. I am still and always will be an addict to the nic bitch.

You got this. Find the balance in that fight.

[GR8WHITEBUFFALO]

I went to visit my sister yesterday. She is a chain smoker and her apartment smells like an ash tray. Only stayed a couple of hours but man, my teeth and gums were itching like crazy when I left. I handled the crave no problem but it goes to show me that even after 60 some days, nothing has changed. I am still and always will be an addict to the nic bitch.

[30isEnuff]

Way to quit and keep your quit GR8WHITEBUFFALO.
Did the youngin' get any spit on yer ball? golf ball? LOL Had to throw that in...

Seriously, I can laugh now, cause I remember walking to a wedding reception on a windy day with my wife, yeah, you know, I spit and it landed on her leg. No wonder she looks at me and attacks me today like I'm a new man.
Nasty habit, how can people do that shit??? LOL.
I am waiting for the days when I literally hate everything tobacco like some of the veterans here.
I'm gettin' that this quittin' is not an event, but a process. Gotta go reprocess my egg noodles of a brain.
Cheers!

[Mthomas3824]

I went golfing last night to sub in for a league guy. We golfed against two young guys and one of the was dipping. I wanted to tell him about my 20 year addiction to nicotine and how hard it is for me to finally quit. I didn't. I wanted to tell him to toss that shit in the lake before he wastes his money, white teeth and health on such a terrible habit. I didn't.

My golfing buddy asked me if I wanted a cigar because he was smoking. I told him no because I have quit chewing and all tobacco for the last 31 days. He said "Good for you, that's a disgusting habit." Then continued to smoke for the next 9 holes. I thought you are a slave to the nic bitch too but didn't say anything.

My golfing buddy and I are old enough to know better but I really feel for the younger kids who have no fucking clue what they are messing with, I should have tried to say something and next time I will. I won't stand on a soap box but maybe plant a thought that may grow over time in someone's head that in the end its just not worth the price.

I have had similar experiences. I really don't know if there is a textbook on how to sell quitting tobacco. I believe addicts have to come to terms on their own. Everyone has a day where they are done and want to quit. Until then, you just plant seeds of hope for them.

Good for you to be quit. That was a seed. Just because he continued to smoke, you planted the seed. I think the example communicates better than words anyway. You worry about your quit and keep it protected and solid.

People will watch, take notice and some will start asking you how you were able to quit.

Good post and good experience. Thanks for sharing.