Canvasback Intro

[Steakbomb18]

I too am somewhat taken by this site, because of just that, it's a website. An online support groupÂ…but certainly one like no other. We have kinship and a sacred accountability to one another when we put our name on that roll call. It's because of that accountability to one another, because of that oath, we all share something very special and unique on this website that we cannot replicate in our everyday lives.

This is a fantastic thread you started Canvas; and I'm stoked to be quitting with you LFEDD.

[apogeeammo]

Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "

Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life.  Thats you all, and youre all  a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.

These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.

Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy

Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF,  every damn day.

Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.

its touching when you catch that realization of what happens here on the site, as when used properly it does so much more than just quitting nicotine..

great job, keep it up

I think I got a little sumpin' in my eye! 'cry'


Very well said Mr Canvasback and I am happy to be quit with you today!

[Etxaggie]

I feel the same way. Some of my friends use tobacco  some don't, but none of them can relate to what I'm going through. I don't have any close friends that used nicotine for a long time  then quit.

The people on KTC are a huge help.

Quit on KTC!

[SirDerek]

Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "

Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life.  Thats you all, and youre all  a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.

These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.

Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy

Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF,  every damn day.

Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.

its touching when you catch that realization of what happens here on the site, as when used properly it does so much more than just quitting nicotine..

great job, keep it up

[Krusty]

Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "

Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.

These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.

Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy

Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.

Hit the nail on the head. There are literally not enough hours in the day to echo the comments made by all the champions on KTC. From the veterans that establish the code and roll out the welcome mat, to the newbies that get each other's backs and offer assistance to relative strangers early-on, it's enough to give the most skeptical minds pause. Thank YOU, Canvas, for your powerful words and continued inspiration. Proudly quit with you today, and everyday.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

This place is definitely a brotherhood. We all have the same exact life challenge. Glad you took the plunge and are drinking the koolaid. This place is saving our lives one day at a time. I quit with you today. One day at a time.

[pbrain04]

Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy

Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.

Accountability, brotherhood, and a promise

We are all in this together...I am quit with you

PB

[SAM83]

Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "

Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.

These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.

Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy

Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.

Wouldn't have it any other way! Well said and a lot of us shaking our heads saying yup....exactly how I feel.

[Canvasback]

Day 30: I want to say a few things. Yesterday, I posted this intro, and it made me a little nervous. Y'all responded to me in a way I could not have imagined. Your words, honestly, caused a serious stir of emotions... one i really did not expect and am not used to. Ok, thats enough of that except to say, "thank you. "

Your support strengthened my quit, and changed my behavior significantly. I reached out to some people on threads and in PMs, and tried my best to offer encouragement, maybe a little advice, and gratitude. Last night at dinner, I broke the news of my 29 days of freedom from nicotine to friends and got some in person attaboys that meant a lot to me as well. Still, it made me realize the value of having FELLOW QUITTERS in my life. People who understand. People who dont assume I'm home free. People who encourage me to keep my guard up, not let it down. People who know about the craves, the crazy digestion system issues, the crazy appetite, the mouth stuff. Ill repeat myself, KTC is an INCREDIBLE resource, one that I am glad is in my life. Thats you all, and youre all a bunch of CLASS A people that I am blessed to know.

These realizations, and the contacts I made, made yesterday the best day of my quit.

Quit on, steakbomb18, b-loMatt, brettlees, apogeeammo, scowick65, skoalmonster, californiaslim, krusty, wmcatty, wt57, sam83, etxaggie, applejack, pbrain, derk 40, and Zillah cowboy

Hope you all dont mind if I quit with YOU, LF, every damn day.

[Steakbomb18]

"That's the way you do it! That's the way you debate." Ok, so insert "intro" for the word "debate" and this classic quote from Frank the tank (Old School) will make a bit more sense. It's refreshing to read this and the spontaneity of your decision to be quit on the spot and not turn back. And the last thing you said, thanking your KTC brothers and sistersÂ…speaking for myself and possibly others, you're very welcome. It's our pleasure. You can return the favor by continuing to post roll every day and staying quit with us through thick and thin. Glad you're here.

[B-loMatt]

Use this intro thread to track your quit. It will blow your mind when you look back at it after some +1s. Also great for newbies to be able to see someone else getting through where they are. Just keep doing what has gotten you this far and you will stay quit.

[brettlees]

It's interesting that you waited 29 days to post an introduction even though you post roll every day.  That would not have worked for me but apparently it is for you.  Keep a good quit going and I'm quit with you today! 'Remshot'

apogee: That comes out of my fear of quitting. I credit some of my nine years as a dipper to being afraid to quit- even though I knew I should. Ill also say that my limited public sharing is from fear of failure.

I did get some numbers early on and shared with those folks- lost a quit brother though and that hurt.

Figured an intro was a good way to meet others.

Ah, now I understand! Same reason I waited until day 3 to post my introduction. You were just more worried than I was about this bunch kicking your ass. 'na na'

Now you are all in buddy!! Cards are flipped over and its go time!! Let's get it and keep it done ODAAT!!

REALLY Quit with you now brother!

cowboy

that's why I waited to join and post too- fear of failure, after failing so long. Glad to have you here Canvasback, and I saw you already sharing some koolaid. Nice!

Let me know if I can help you at all!

[Scowick65]

Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback,  I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.

On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.

For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.

Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.

I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.

But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.

I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.

As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.

I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.

- Tommy

From a new newbie to a more seasoned one, just wanted to say your post struck a chord and I can totally relate. Half-assed quitting promises that never amounted to much in the past, and then stumbling into the light  community of KTC. Amazed and inspired by all the stories, commitment, and common themes / resilience. Keep up the great work, Canvas -- I'd hunt / fish with you anytime.

Looks like you have a strong quit going on. Keep it up.

I like it.

Gonna be watchin you Canvasback. Keep it up

sM

Your post made my day! Bring the quit. Spread it forward and backward!

[Skoal Monster]

Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback,  I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.

On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.

For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.

Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.

I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.

But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.

I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.

As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.

I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.

- Tommy

From a new newbie to a more seasoned one, just wanted to say your post struck a chord and I can totally relate. Half-assed quitting promises that never amounted to much in the past, and then stumbling into the light  community of KTC. Amazed and inspired by all the stories, commitment, and common themes / resilience. Keep up the great work, Canvas -- I'd hunt / fish with you anytime.

Looks like you have a strong quit going on. Keep it up.

I like it.

Gonna be watchin you Canvasback. Keep it up

sM

[CaliforniaSlim]

Ladies and Gentleman of Kill the Can, I'm Canvasback,  I am 29 days into my quit, have posted roll everyday and am incredibly psyched to know you.

On January 1st, I drove 400 miles home from my in laws and chewed through 2 cans of Copenhagen long cut along the way- pretty normal stuff for me.

For the eight prior New year's days, I had listed "quit dip" as one of my resolutions. Well, I didn't really mean "quit dip" you know like that day or anything, just sometime during the year, I'd get around to buying patches and stuff and I'd quit.

Well, by the grace of God, I wound up spending just one minute too long on this site on the night of January 1, reading the articles, the HOF speeches, etc. About two hours later, I had come to understand that cold turkey, right then, right that second was the only way I was ever going to quit. I never looked back, and my life as absolutely improved ten fold-- because this site exists.

I was actually terrified during those two hours I was clicking around on my ipad- terrified that I might actually start drinking the kool-aid, and try something (quitting) that had scared me for nine years.

But I jumped in. I drank every last drop of the kool-aid, and have been successful each day of my quit. ODAAT.

I owe that to all of you, and intend to pay it forward.

As for me, I'm 26, from Georgia, living in DC. Married. Proud owner of a bad ass german shorthair. Would rather be in a duck blind or on a trout stream, but I enjoy every second I get to spend without a roof over my head.

I am eternally grateful for my brothers and sisters on this website, and Ill never know what I can do for you, unless you tell me, so please PM for support, or fashion advice or recipes or to borrow my make-up or shoes or just whatever.

- Tommy

From a new newbie to a more seasoned one, just wanted to say your post struck a chord and I can totally relate. Half-assed quitting promises that never amounted to much in the past, and then stumbling into the light  community of KTC. Amazed and inspired by all the stories, commitment, and common themes / resilience. Keep up the great work, Canvas -- I'd hunt / fish with you anytime.

Looks like you have a strong quit going on. Keep it up.