30 Years too long

[chris2alaska]

Hey all, I'm on quit day 37, Jan 17 was the day. I decided that it would probably be a good idea to join the forum. I've come here off and on on other quits but never joined., I figured I was strong enough to do it on my own lol. How wrong I was.
Anyway, I started chewing Redman back in 88 when I had made a move from Canada to SC, switched to Skoal Wintergreen original cut and the when I moved back to Canada in 89 I started on the Cope since it was most readily availabe. Been pretty much a tin a day since then, give or take a half a tin. So it's been almost 30 years, it was spring of 88 when I started.
There have been lots of attempts over the years with all sorts of different methods but none of them worked. The closest I have come was a quit cold turkey in spring of 2000 that lasted 2 years. I thought I had it licked so one weak evening I caved at work and bummed a pinch, 1 month later I was back to a tin a day.
This addiction is the worst thing ever. I'm still at the stage that I think I'm going to miss out on really enjoying camping, boating, fishing and all those other activities I've grown so accustomed to having a dip in while doing them but I know this has to be the one for sure.
I have spent way too many years lying to the people that mean the most to me when hiding that I started again. I can't stand the thought of getting sick and putting my loved ones through that and at $32 a tin I am robbing my family financially and the opportunities that the extra money would bring.
If you made it to here, thanks for reading my long winded intro. Here's to staying tobacco free.

Cheers,
Rob

Welcome Rob, glad youÂ’ve finally decided to quit for real! If youÂ’re on day 37, your group will be April 18. Go over there and start posting Roll. TheyÂ’ll be glad to have a new quitter joining them!

There will still be some tough times ahead, so building the support and accountability network is important.

And $32 is freaking insane! I assume youÂ’re talking about that Canadian funny money, but still thatÂ’s six blues and a toonie!

Welcome and I wish you success with your Quit.

Yup 32 bucks CDN, that would work out to around 25 US. Crazy isn't it. I started when it was 90 cents in SC, it was 3 bucks here in Canada back then.

They tax the fuck out of tobacco in Canada. It is a great incentive to quit.

Welcome Rob, IÂ’m April group also. I will PM you my digits. Call or text anytime if you need support. I am a bit further north than you in Alaska.

[CANDUTCH]

Hey all, I'm on quit day 37, Jan 17 was the day. I decided that it would probably be a good idea to join the forum. I've come here off and on on other quits but never joined., I figured I was strong enough to do it on my own lol. How wrong I was.
Anyway, I started chewing Redman back in 88 when I had made a move from Canada to SC, switched to Skoal Wintergreen original cut and the when I moved back to Canada in 89 I started on the Cope since it was most readily availabe. Been pretty much a tin a day since then, give or take a half a tin. So it's been almost 30 years, it was spring of 88 when I started.
There have been lots of attempts over the years with all sorts of different methods but none of them worked. The closest I have come was a quit cold turkey in spring of 2000 that lasted 2 years. I thought I had it licked so one weak evening I caved at work and bummed a pinch, 1 month later I was back to a tin a day.
This addiction is the worst thing ever. I'm still at the stage that I think I'm going to miss out on really enjoying camping, boating, fishing and all those other activities I've grown so accustomed to having a dip in while doing them but I know this has to be the one for sure.
I have spent way too many years lying to the people that mean the most to me when hiding that I started again. I can't stand the thought of getting sick and putting my loved ones through that and at $32 a tin I am robbing my family financially and the opportunities that the extra money would bring.
If you made it to here, thanks for reading my long winded intro. Here's to staying tobacco free.

Cheers,
Rob

Welcome Rob, glad youÂ’ve finally decided to quit for real! If youÂ’re on day 37, your group will be April 18. Go over there and start posting Roll. TheyÂ’ll be glad to have a new quitter joining them!

There will still be some tough times ahead, so building the support and accountability network is important.

And $32 is freaking insane! I assume youÂ’re talking about that Canadian funny money, but still thatÂ’s six blues and a toonie!

Welcome and I wish you success with your Quit.

Yup 32 bucks CDN, that would work out to around 25 US. Crazy isn't it. I started when it was 90 cents in SC, it was 3 bucks here in Canada back then.

[Gromo]

Go join April with me bro, trust me this shit gets better. Post roll.

Side note you just say 32$ a fuckin tin?? Holy shit! Please stay the fuck quit. What the hell. I mean how's it even become a habit at that price I bitched when it went from 5.50 to 7$. Fuck that makes blow look cheap..

Glad to have you, Your resolve to not cave should be pretty strong.

[pky1520]

Hey all, I'm on quit day 37, Jan 17 was the day. I decided that it would probably be a good idea to join the forum. I've come here off and on on other quits but never joined., I figured I was strong enough to do it on my own lol. How wrong I was.
Anyway, I started chewing Redman back in 88 when I had made a move from Canada to SC, switched to Skoal Wintergreen original cut and the when I moved back to Canada in 89 I started on the Cope since it was most readily availabe. Been pretty much a tin a day since then, give or take a half a tin. So it's been almost 30 years, it was spring of 88 when I started.
There have been lots of attempts over the years with all sorts of different methods but none of them worked. The closest I have come was a quit cold turkey in spring of 2000 that lasted 2 years. I thought I had it licked so one weak evening I caved at work and bummed a pinch, 1 month later I was back to a tin a day.
This addiction is the worst thing ever. I'm still at the stage that I think I'm going to miss out on really enjoying camping, boating, fishing and all those other activities I've grown so accustomed to having a dip in while doing them but I know this has to be the one for sure.
I have spent way too many years lying to the people that mean the most to me when hiding that I started again. I can't stand the thought of getting sick and putting my loved ones through that and at $32 a tin I am robbing my family financially and the opportunities that the extra money would bring.
If you made it to here, thanks for reading my long winded intro. Here's to staying tobacco free.

Cheers,
Rob

Welcome Rob, glad youÂ’ve finally decided to quit for real! If youÂ’re on day 37, your group will be April 18. Go over there and start posting Roll. TheyÂ’ll be glad to have a new quitter joining them!

There will still be some tough times ahead, so building the support and accountability network is important.

And $32 is freaking insane! I assume youÂ’re talking about that Canadian funny money, but still thatÂ’s six blues and a toonie!

Welcome and I wish you success with your Quit.

[CANDUTCH]

Hey all, I'm on quit day 37, Jan 17 was the day. I decided that it would probably be a good idea to join the forum. I've come here off and on on other quits but never joined., I figured I was strong enough to do it on my own lol. How wrong I was.
Anyway, I started chewing Redman back in 88 when I had made a move from Canada to SC, switched to Skoal Wintergreen original cut and the when I moved back to Canada in 89 I started on the Cope since it was most readily availabe. Been pretty much a tin a day since then, give or take a half a tin. So it's been almost 30 years, it was spring of 88 when I started.
There have been lots of attempts over the years with all sorts of different methods but none of them worked. The closest I have come was a quit cold turkey in spring of 2000 that lasted 2 years. I thought I had it licked so one weak evening I caved at work and bummed a pinch, 1 month later I was back to a tin a day.
This addiction is the worst thing ever. I'm still at the stage that I think I'm going to miss out on really enjoying camping, boating, fishing and all those other activities I've grown so accustomed to having a dip in while doing them but I know this has to be the one for sure.
I have spent way too many years lying to the people that mean the most to me when hiding that I started again. I can't stand the thought of getting sick and putting my loved ones through that and at $32 a tin I am robbing my family financially and the opportunities that the extra money would bring.
If you made it to here, thanks for reading my long winded intro. Here's to staying tobacco free.

Cheers,
Rob