I started this stupid crap 35 years ago. Rode my 12 year old ass to the 7-11 to buy my dad a pack of Camel's and a comic book for me. Somebody had left a can of Skoal Wintergreen on the counter so I stole it on my way out. Shit made me sick but I fought through it and soon found myself buying it on a regular basis. It was cool, spitting on the carpet in Middle School. The girls were impressed, I could tell. OK, they thought it was stupid. But I thought it was cool.
Started College in '85. Had a summer job working asphalt. Chewed all day everyday that summer. Started my Freshman year and didn't have a dip all year. Didn't have any money. First day back on the job-bought a can. This went on for 4 years until I graduated. Went two years without a dip. Started Law School. Bought a can, didn't like it. Bought another, same thing. Went all three years without a dip. Got married, started studying for the Bar Exam and boom, bought a can and haven't stopped for 19 years.
Found this site this morning. Enjoyed reading the posts, tips etc. Lurked around for about 2 hours WITH A FU*ING DIP IN! Thought to myself "that,s not very cool, time to quit." Dumped a perfectly good can down the drain and got back on the site and continued to read inspiring (and terrifying) stories of people fighting the fight. Went out to the can and pulled a half can out of the golf bag-dumped. Found a half can and a full can in my fishing bag. Gone. Need to look through the garage-usually have a can or two stashed somewhere.
Looks like this site is a great resource and I hope to get the support that can help me beat this bastard!