Five days free after 35 years

[Vguy]

Thanks, man. I appreciate knowing you and all the other brothers in quit be my back. Busy with work and coaching. Thirty days quit tomorrow and I used the money I've saved to be in Denver this weekend watching my oldest girl play lacrosse! Sitting in the denver ap now waiting for her to pick me up. Also booke my trip next month to Tennessee to see my youngest play and it's nice to do it all quit. I could not look them or my wife in the eye if I caved, and I know you guys would hunt me down and beat the shot out of me, so that ain't happenin. Have a great CLEAN weekend whether your cruising through the moment or wallowing in the suck....it gets better and is ALL worth it.

[Smeds]

Dave ... you're crushing this quit bro. Just wanted to drop in, and let you know I'm proud of your quit, you, and your attitude towards others (and their quits). Keep it up bud, freedom tastes great!

[pab1964]

Day 22: I've actually mis-posted my quit days this week and shorted myself a day. Been a busy week getting back up and running at work and having the lacrosse season kick into high gear. My day runs from 545am through 10pm during season with practices from 7-9pm M-F, so I used to use dip to push my energy etc etc. I have to manage my sleep better and my diet is improving...if I don't, the 50 years of age I'm carrying starts me to dragging a little more than in the past.
I've found that working a bit early in the morning when my sleep is crappy now anyway allows me to grab a 30 minute power nap most days before practice and that seems to be helping.
Glad it's Friday. Big tournament for the girls tomorrow against four of the top teams in our area, so wish us luck.

Thanks for the kind words of support. I quit with you guys every damn day.

Good luck with your tournament V! Most of all don't be telling these guy's you're getting a little tired at 50 that's my age and the guys in April give me hell about it, little do they know I could probably run circles around them but I am at that age where I don't have to prove myself anymore! Lol! Thought you might relate to that a little. Great job on your quit you're doing awesome! Need another older guy to talk at sometimes pm me get my number. Damn proud to be quit with you today my brother!

Thanks. These young bastards got nothing on us!
We place third (out of 8) yesterday in the toughest bracket I've ever seen at this tournament. Our opponents were the top 4 teams from OC and the top 4 teams from LA counties. We played last year's county champs for third place, tied them 5-5, and beat them on goals against for the day. BIG win for the girls as they've been working on beating this team for 8 years and finally did it. Next step is a clean win, and we have them on our schedule this season.
I find I do a lot more as I get older because I tend to do it smarter and not waste time on the stupid shit. Like you said....I don't feel the need to prove myself or validate all the reasons why I do something to other people, and that save a ton of time and stress.
Getting rid of the dip just makes it easier to be clear and mindful of what I'm doing. Made it all day yesterday without even thinking of dip until I got in the truck at the end of the day and had to grab a fake one to get over the "end of the day you deserve a dip" mental ninja that tried to sneak up on me.
Hope you're all having a great weekend out there!

V I will say you're absolutely correct on the mind clearing, it is what I'm enjoying the most with my quit! And the sress is so much easier to deal with! Ole nic hole been lying to us the whole time! Damn proud to be quit with you!

[Vguy]

Day 22: I've actually mis-posted my quit days this week and shorted myself a day. Been a busy week getting back up and running at work and having the lacrosse season kick into high gear. My day runs from 545am through 10pm during season with practices from 7-9pm M-F, so I used to use dip to push my energy etc etc. I have to manage my sleep better and my diet is improving...if I don't, the 50 years of age I'm carrying starts me to dragging a little more than in the past.
I've found that working a bit early in the morning when my sleep is crappy now anyway allows me to grab a 30 minute power nap most days before practice and that seems to be helping.
Glad it's Friday. Big tournament for the girls tomorrow against four of the top teams in our area, so wish us luck.

Thanks for the kind words of support. I quit with you guys every damn day.

Good luck with your tournament V! Most of all don't be telling these guy's you're getting a little tired at 50 that's my age and the guys in April give me hell about it, little do they know I could probably run circles around them but I am at that age where I don't have to prove myself anymore! Lol! Thought you might relate to that a little. Great job on your quit you're doing awesome! Need another older guy to talk at sometimes pm me get my number. Damn proud to be quit with you today my brother!

Thanks. These young bastards got nothing on us!
We place third (out of 8) yesterday in the toughest bracket I've ever seen at this tournament. Our opponents were the top 4 teams from OC and the top 4 teams from LA counties. We played last year's county champs for third place, tied them 5-5, and beat them on goals against for the day. BIG win for the girls as they've been working on beating this team for 8 years and finally did it. Next step is a clean win, and we have them on our schedule this season.
I find I do a lot more as I get older because I tend to do it smarter and not waste time on the stupid shit. Like you said....I don't feel the need to prove myself or validate all the reasons why I do something to other people, and that save a ton of time and stress.
Getting rid of the dip just makes it easier to be clear and mindful of what I'm doing. Made it all day yesterday without even thinking of dip until I got in the truck at the end of the day and had to grab a fake one to get over the "end of the day you deserve a dip" mental ninja that tried to sneak up on me.
Hope you're all having a great weekend out there!

[pab1964]

Day 22: I've actually mis-posted my quit days this week and shorted myself a day. Been a busy week getting back up and running at work and having the lacrosse season kick into high gear. My day runs from 545am through 10pm during season with practices from 7-9pm M-F, so I used to use dip to push my energy etc etc. I have to manage my sleep better and my diet is improving...if I don't, the 50 years of age I'm carrying starts me to dragging a little more than in the past.
I've found that working a bit early in the morning when my sleep is crappy now anyway allows me to grab a 30 minute power nap most days before practice and that seems to be helping.
Glad it's Friday. Big tournament for the girls tomorrow against four of the top teams in our area, so wish us luck.

Thanks for the kind words of support. I quit with you guys every damn day.

Good luck with your tournament V! Most of all don't be telling these guy's you're getting a little tired at 50 that's my age and the guys in April give me hell about it, little do they know I could probably run circles around them but I am at that age where I don't have to prove myself anymore! Lol! Thought you might relate to that a little. Great job on your quit you're doing awesome! Need another older guy to talk at sometimes pm me get my number. Damn proud to be quit with you today my brother!

[Vguy]

Day 22: I've actually mis-posted my quit days this week and shorted myself a day. Been a busy week getting back up and running at work and having the lacrosse season kick into high gear. My day runs from 545am through 10pm during season with practices from 7-9pm M-F, so I used to use dip to push my energy etc etc. I have to manage my sleep better and my diet is improving...if I don't, the 50 years of age I'm carrying starts me to dragging a little more than in the past.
I've found that working a bit early in the morning when my sleep is crappy now anyway allows me to grab a 30 minute power nap most days before practice and that seems to be helping.
Glad it's Friday. Big tournament for the girls tomorrow against four of the top teams in our area, so wish us luck.

Thanks for the kind words of support. I quit with you guys every damn day.

[copingwithoutcopen]

Day 15 was a bitch! Went back to work after a few days off and had to deal with triggers that I didn't realized existed. Driving to work, certain times of the work day etc. Also had to dig through my work stuff to make sure I got rid of any cans/gum/patches I had hiding there. Glad I did it and it was also good to bring in one of the ladies I work with whose husband has quit dipping to be my work check in person. The more accountability, the better. Off to work. Thanks for being here guys. I'll try to update more this weekend.

Your doing great!
Triggers used to just straight piss me off... I mean seriously, around every corner!!
Actually for me breathing was a Trigger!
Learn to see each one as a success.
Every trigger defeated is a link of chain broken towards new freedom.
Well done Vguy. I quit with ya today.

The more accountability, the better.

What you've got there's the key to quitsville, my man. 'archer'
It's a tangled web we weave.

[Rawls]

Day 15 was a bitch! Went back to work after a few days off and had to deal with triggers that I didn't realized existed. Driving to work, certain times of the work day etc. Also had to dig through my work stuff to make sure I got rid of any cans/gum/patches I had hiding there. Glad I did it and it was also good to bring in one of the ladies I work with whose husband has quit dipping to be my work check in person. The more accountability, the better. Off to work. Thanks for being here guys. I'll try to update more this weekend.

Your doing great!
Triggers used to just straight piss me off... I mean seriously, around every corner!!
Actually for me breathing was a Trigger!
Learn to see each one as a success.
Every trigger defeated is a link of chain broken towards new freedom.
Well done Vguy. I quit with ya today.

[Vguy]

Day 15 was a bitch! Went back to work after a few days off and had to deal with triggers that I didn't realized existed. Driving to work, certain times of the work day etc. Also had to dig through my work stuff to make sure I got rid of any cans/gum/patches I had hiding there. Glad I did it and it was also good to bring in one of the ladies I work with whose husband has quit dipping to be my work check in person. The more accountability, the better. Off to work. Thanks for being here guys. I'll try to update more this weekend.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Day 12:
Still dealing with work shit that is bullshit, but beyond my control. I've spent a couple of weeks thinking about all of the options, and I would not have changed my approach nor my process, so the chips will fall where they will fall and I'll figure it out.

In a strange way, this has helped my quit. It's given me a need to control something that I can control (the dip) and to validate that I have the strength to do the right thing even when it's hard as shit (the dip and standing up for the right thing in a bureaucratic bullshitfest). Both of those skills are much needed in the situation I'm dealing with here.

Today, I'm giving a double wave to both the nic bitch and the people that deserve the crappy world lacking in values, morals, and an overall sense of what's right vs. what's expedient that they help create.

'Finger' 'Finger'

Guess what? I'm still quit and I still have my dignity and honor.

I love this dudes attitude! Proud to quit with you every day. You bring a good vibe to the Fn' Misfits! Keep killing it bro

Hi I'm 30isEnuff. I quit with YOU today V. Yes you are in control Today of the poison. The poison hasn't got a chance cause we "are quit". You keep doing this ODAAT and it will get better, stronger and clearer. We were not born with the poison in our mouths.
Glad you are here and not in the local cancer ward.
Cheers.

Yep. Great attitude.

[30isEnuff]

Day 12:
Still dealing with work shit that is bullshit, but beyond my control. I've spent a couple of weeks thinking about all of the options, and I would not have changed my approach nor my process, so the chips will fall where they will fall and I'll figure it out.

In a strange way, this has helped my quit. It's given me a need to control something that I can control (the dip) and to validate that I have the strength to do the right thing even when it's hard as shit (the dip and standing up for the right thing in a bureaucratic bullshitfest). Both of those skills are much needed in the situation I'm dealing with here.

Today, I'm giving a double wave to both the nic bitch and the people that deserve the crappy world lacking in values, morals, and an overall sense of what's right vs. what's expedient that they help create.

'Finger' 'Finger'

Guess what? I'm still quit and I still have my dignity and honor.

I love this dudes attitude! Proud to quit with you every day. You bring a good vibe to the Fn' Misfits! Keep killing it bro

Hi I'm 30isEnuff. I quit with YOU today V. Yes you are in control Today of the poison. The poison hasn't got a chance cause we "are quit". You keep doing this ODAAT and it will get better, stronger and clearer. We were not born with the poison in our mouths.
Glad you are here and not in the local cancer ward.
Cheers.

[I'm done with chew]

Day 12:
Still dealing with work shit that is bullshit, but beyond my control. I've spent a couple of weeks thinking about all of the options, and I would not have changed my approach nor my process, so the chips will fall where they will fall and I'll figure it out.

In a strange way, this has helped my quit. It's given me a need to control something that I can control (the dip) and to validate that I have the strength to do the right thing even when it's hard as shit (the dip and standing up for the right thing in a bureaucratic bullshitfest). Both of those skills are much needed in the situation I'm dealing with here.

Today, I'm giving a double wave to both the nic bitch and the people that deserve the crappy world lacking in values, morals, and an overall sense of what's right vs. what's expedient that they help create.

'Finger' 'Finger'

Guess what? I'm still quit and I still have my dignity and honor.

I love this dudes attitude! Proud to quit with you every day. You bring a good vibe to the Fn' Misfits! Keep killing it bro

[Vguy]

Day 12:
Still dealing with work shit that is bullshit, but beyond my control. I've spent a couple of weeks thinking about all of the options, and I would not have changed my approach nor my process, so the chips will fall where they will fall and I'll figure it out.

In a strange way, this has helped my quit. It's given me a need to control something that I can control (the dip) and to validate that I have the strength to do the right thing even when it's hard as shit (the dip and standing up for the right thing in a bureaucratic bullshitfest). Both of those skills are much needed in the situation I'm dealing with here.

Today, I'm giving a double wave to both the nic bitch and the people that deserve the crappy world lacking in values, morals, and an overall sense of what's right vs. what's expedient that they help create.

'Finger' 'Finger'

Guess what? I'm still quit and I still have my dignity and honor.

[Smeds]

Love the chronicle of quit going on in here Dave ... it's going to be awesome to reflect on as you distance yourself further and further from the "old" Dave, and embrace every decision of freedom that smart sumnabitch "new" Dave makes! Quitting with you again today bro, keep killing it!

[D2maine]

very powerful posts Vguy!

thank you for sharing my quit is stronger having read them!