Here we go again

[Dagranger]

Rested, Relaxed, and Focused!

I want to thank those of you that held me accountable over my 4th of July vacation. The cell service was actually shittier than I had expected. The cabin and pontoon would have been in style about 30 years ago (but hey the cabin kept us dry, and the pontoon kept us afloat). A few of my friends who I haven't seen in about a year have become raging alcoholics (not judging, just not my thing). We caught 2 fish, TWO, the entire time we were up north (I'm sure the 2000+ pontoons racing around the lake didn't help matters).

But here is where things get special for me...

I calmly sat on the pontoon and sipped my beer as 2 of my friends smoked cig's like they were going out of style. Cig's were never my thing, but before choosing to be quit I would have graciously sucked down a few sticks of carcinogenic smoke! I watched as one of my friends asked for a dip from a pontoon passing us. I just watched, not craving or anything, just watching in what I'd call an almost "awe" state. I say "awe" state because being nic free has opened my eyes up to how utterly insane it is that people willingly chose to kill themselves slowly, each day by using a poisonous product! He cracked the tin and threw in what I'd consider a baby dip, but nevertheless it was a dip. Nicotine was around me almost 24/7 this trip. Cool thing is, I never had that "urge" or "itch" to say "fuck it, lets have one!" I couldn't. I didn't text so many of you in the days prior to my trip to fuck it up. I didn't form friendships with so many of you to say, fuck it one dip won't hurt! Quite frankly, I didn't build a solid reputation with all my "core quitters/brothers" to spit it down the drain for a dip, that would probably had made me throw up everywhere.

You can make every excuse in the book to say, "fuck it" and throw away your quit. Truth is, there's not one excuse that can justify your decision to do that. At the end of the day only YOU can chose to be quit or not. It's safe to assume which one I choose.

Good post. Another case of quit is quit. Doesn't matter what is happening around you...quit is quit. I'm quit with you today.

[LDIDDY]

^^^^^^^^^

This guys gets it.

[THansen2413]

Rested, Relaxed, and Focused!

I want to thank those of you that held me accountable over my 4th of July vacation. The cell service was actually shittier than I had expected. The cabin and pontoon would have been in style about 30 years ago (but hey the cabin kept us dry, and the pontoon kept us afloat). A few of my friends who I haven't seen in about a year have become raging alcoholics (not judging, just not my thing). We caught 2 fish, TWO, the entire time we were up north (I'm sure the 2000+ pontoons racing around the lake didn't help matters).

But here is where things get special for me...

I calmly sat on the pontoon and sipped my beer as 2 of my friends smoked cig's like they were going out of style. Cig's were never my thing, but before choosing to be quit I would have graciously sucked down a few sticks of carcinogenic smoke! I watched as one of my friends asked for a dip from a pontoon passing us. I just watched, not craving or anything, just watching in what I'd call an almost "awe" state. I say "awe" state because being nic free has opened my eyes up to how utterly insane it is that people willingly chose to kill themselves slowly, each day by using a poisonous product! He cracked the tin and threw in what I'd consider a baby dip, but nevertheless it was a dip. Nicotine was around me almost 24/7 this trip. Cool thing is, I never had that "urge" or "itch" to say "fuck it, lets have one!" I couldn't. I didn't text so many of you in the days prior to my trip to fuck it up. I didn't form friendships with so many of you to say, fuck it one dip won't hurt! Quite frankly, I didn't build a solid reputation with all my "core quitters/brothers" to spit it down the drain for a dip, that would probably had made me throw up everywhere.

You can make every excuse in the book to say, "fuck it" and throw away your quit. Truth is, there's not one excuse that can justify your decision to do that. At the end of the day only YOU can chose to be quit or not. It's safe to assume which one I choose.

[brettlees]

Insight from a quitter who isn't far removed from stuffing his mouth with a can of shit a day.

To the Day 1's, the 2 weeks, the 1 years, I offer you my humble opinion.

When you joined this site, I can about guarantee you that, you were broke, battered, embarrassed, fed up, and scared for your health. Sound about right? I know I was. I'd stopped dipping 2 or 3 times before, but I wasn't strong enough alone to fend off the all mighty nicotine empire. Nope, she was too powerful for me alone to beat. I can say that now, and I mean it. I was a bitch to a product that was killing me slowly every day, end of story. You gain strength and power in numbers. You have to quit for you and your reasons first. After that, you have to quit for your brother/sister standing next to you. I've lost a few friends on here to the bitch, they caved. They didn't buy in fully to the grounds of what this site is.

When I joined, did I expect Admins and Mod's to comment on my fog laced ramblings? Hell no! Did I expect them to post roll with me daily? Hell no! They're crucial to this site, they keep it working, they keep it live, they keep it inviting. They are quit, they provide me with a platform to quit, and honestly they are the reason I am quit still today. Without them, KTC doesn't exist and we all go at it alone. Listening to non addicts say stuff like, "Oh just keep fighting, I'm sure it's hard." Or my personal favorite, "just don't use the stuff!" Ya, like I haven't wanted to "just not use the stuff" before this day. We are able to form bonds, friendships if you will, because they allowed this platform and site to happen.

To the pre Hall of Famers, don't lose hope or confidence in this place. It's the reason I'm able to wake up in the morning and not have jitters because I'm out. It's the reason I've formed friendships with people half way across the country, who hold me accountable. Do we need to hold everybody accountable? Yes. But we all have our inner circles of quit. Lets worry about our inner circle of quitters and hold them accountable, while still offering up guidance and wisdom when possible with new quitters.

To everybody post Hall of Fame, I appreciate you. I feel like the active members still "get it". Do lights fade or dim after a while? Sure. But we understand what we need to do daily to remain quit. So many of you have impacted my quit and brought me to near tears with your words of wisdom, encouragement, and guidance. I thank each and every one of you for that.

Stick around this place and it WILL change your life.

I'd like to specifically name out a few big names who've impacted my quit. SirDerek, WastePanel, and Scowick. These are dudes that commented early on my shit, they posted roll early in my quit, they offered support early in my quit. One disgruntled person will not end the momentum that these quitters have.

So to the Day 1's or Day Teens that are confused by this drama....Quit on....I was you 123 days ago

THansen- 123 Days of Freedom

Well said.
Proud to be quit with you today.
See you tomorrow.

Awesome T! I agree with everything you said. My feelings exactly. Quit every day with you brother.

That's why I'm so glad you came here TH! Enjoy your vacay and nice job setting up a quit protection plan for the trip. This is a serious quitter people!

[rdad]

Insight from a quitter who isn't far removed from stuffing his mouth with a can of shit a day.

To the Day 1's, the 2 weeks, the 1 years, I offer you my humble opinion.

When you joined this site, I can about guarantee you that, you were broke, battered, embarrassed, fed up, and scared for your health. Sound about right? I know I was. I'd stopped dipping 2 or 3 times before, but I wasn't strong enough alone to fend off the all mighty nicotine empire. Nope, she was too powerful for me alone to beat. I can say that now, and I mean it. I was a bitch to a product that was killing me slowly every day, end of story. You gain strength and power in numbers. You have to quit for you and your reasons first. After that, you have to quit for your brother/sister standing next to you. I've lost a few friends on here to the bitch, they caved. They didn't buy in fully to the grounds of what this site is.

When I joined, did I expect Admins and Mod's to comment on my fog laced ramblings? Hell no! Did I expect them to post roll with me daily? Hell no! They're crucial to this site, they keep it working, they keep it live, they keep it inviting. They are quit, they provide me with a platform to quit, and honestly they are the reason I am quit still today. Without them, KTC doesn't exist and we all go at it alone. Listening to non addicts say stuff like, "Oh just keep fighting, I'm sure it's hard." Or my personal favorite, "just don't use the stuff!" Ya, like I haven't wanted to "just not use the stuff" before this day. We are able to form bonds, friendships if you will, because they allowed this platform and site to happen.

To the pre Hall of Famers, don't lose hope or confidence in this place. It's the reason I'm able to wake up in the morning and not have jitters because I'm out. It's the reason I've formed friendships with people half way across the country, who hold me accountable. Do we need to hold everybody accountable? Yes. But we all have our inner circles of quit. Lets worry about our inner circle of quitters and hold them accountable, while still offering up guidance and wisdom when possible with new quitters.

To everybody post Hall of Fame, I appreciate you. I feel like the active members still "get it". Do lights fade or dim after a while? Sure. But we understand what we need to do daily to remain quit. So many of you have impacted my quit and brought me to near tears with your words of wisdom, encouragement, and guidance. I thank each and every one of you for that.

Stick around this place and it WILL change your life.

I'd like to specifically name out a few big names who've impacted my quit. SirDerek, WastePanel, and Scowick. These are dudes that commented early on my shit, they posted roll early in my quit, they offered support early in my quit. One disgruntled person will not end the momentum that these quitters have.

So to the Day 1's or Day Teens that are confused by this drama....Quit on....I was you 123 days ago

THansen- 123 Days of Freedom

Well said.
Proud to be quit with you today.
See you tomorrow.

Awesome T! I agree with everything you said. My feelings exactly. Quit every day with you brother.

[THansen2413]

Day 130-

This place is awesome! Buy in. Dive in. Get rewarded.

There were days early on in my quit where I felt like posting roll was becoming monotonous. I thought, "Damn it, I'm 2 weeks quit, what's the point in posting roll first thing in the morning?" I'd get angry because I'd get bumped, or 2 other quitters would be posting in front of me. Throwing off my morning routine by 5 minutes or so. That's the bitch talking. Now days, if I get bumped I just come back 5 minutes later and post again. If there are other quitters posting in front of me, same thing, go brush my teeth and come back and post.

What do you do when you are unable to post roll? You don't have internet? Or your internet is extremely spotty? If your anything like most people you say, "Fuck it." I'll post tomorrow, it's fine. Thing is, you shouldn't be like everyone else. Be the leader! I'm at 130 days and I've missed posting roll only.....ZERO....times. I'm 130/130. Get numbers. Get emails. Get FB accounts. Not having access to internet is not an excuse to not have your name on roll. So why bring this up. Well I bring it up for the following reasons-

1. I'm tired of people missing roll because they are on vacation, or were busy that particular day.
2. Eh, I post roll when it's convenient for me. I'm active enough... "WRONG!"
3. I'm going on vacation to a cabin for 3 days. Spotty internet. Will you see my name on roll? YES! How? I formulated a quit plan to fit me!

Great thing about texting is...you don't need internet for it! Text a fellow quitter/quitters and have that accountability. Being on vacation, or simply not having internet is a piss poor excuse to miss roll. I'm sorry to say...the only reason you should miss roll is if you're, not conscious or are dead. Sorry to be so blunt, but I truly hold those sentiments to heart.

Take the steps to protect your quit this 4th of July weekend. I know I am.

[Spence249]

Insight from a quitter who isn't far removed from stuffing his mouth with a can of shit a day.

To the Day 1's, the 2 weeks, the 1 years, I offer you my humble opinion.

When you joined this site, I can about guarantee you that, you were broke, battered, embarrassed, fed up, and scared for your health. Sound about right? I know I was. I'd stopped dipping 2 or 3 times before, but I wasn't strong enough alone to fend off the all mighty nicotine empire. Nope, she was too powerful for me alone to beat. I can say that now, and I mean it. I was a bitch to a product that was killing me slowly every day, end of story. You gain strength and power in numbers. You have to quit for you and your reasons first. After that, you have to quit for your brother/sister standing next to you. I've lost a few friends on here to the bitch, they caved. They didn't buy in fully to the grounds of what this site is.

When I joined, did I expect Admins and Mod's to comment on my fog laced ramblings? Hell no! Did I expect them to post roll with me daily? Hell no! They're crucial to this site, they keep it working, they keep it live, they keep it inviting. They are quit, they provide me with a platform to quit, and honestly they are the reason I am quit still today. Without them, KTC doesn't exist and we all go at it alone. Listening to non addicts say stuff like, "Oh just keep fighting, I'm sure it's hard." Or my personal favorite, "just don't use the stuff!" Ya, like I haven't wanted to "just not use the stuff" before this day. We are able to form bonds, friendships if you will, because they allowed this platform and site to happen.

To the pre Hall of Famers, don't lose hope or confidence in this place. It's the reason I'm able to wake up in the morning and not have jitters because I'm out. It's the reason I've formed friendships with people half way across the country, who hold me accountable. Do we need to hold everybody accountable? Yes. But we all have our inner circles of quit. Lets worry about our inner circle of quitters and hold them accountable, while still offering up guidance and wisdom when possible with new quitters.

To everybody post Hall of Fame, I appreciate you. I feel like the active members still "get it". Do lights fade or dim after a while? Sure. But we understand what we need to do daily to remain quit. So many of you have impacted my quit and brought me to near tears with your words of wisdom, encouragement, and guidance. I thank each and every one of you for that.

Stick around this place and it WILL change your life.

I'd like to specifically name out a few big names who've impacted my quit. SirDerek, WastePanel, and Scowick. These are dudes that commented early on my shit, they posted roll early in my quit, they offered support early in my quit. One disgruntled person will not end the momentum that these quitters have.

So to the Day 1's or Day Teens that are confused by this drama....Quit on....I was you 123 days ago

THansen- 123 Days of Freedom

Well said.
Proud to be quit with you today.
See you tomorrow.

[THansen2413]

Insight from a quitter who isn't far removed from stuffing his mouth with a can of shit a day.

To the Day 1's, the 2 weeks, the 1 years, I offer you my humble opinion.

When you joined this site, I can about guarantee you that, you were broke, battered, embarrassed, fed up, and scared for your health. Sound about right? I know I was. I'd stopped dipping 2 or 3 times before, but I wasn't strong enough alone to fend off the all mighty nicotine empire. Nope, she was too powerful for me alone to beat. I can say that now, and I mean it. I was a bitch to a product that was killing me slowly every day, end of story. You gain strength and power in numbers. You have to quit for you and your reasons first. After that, you have to quit for your brother/sister standing next to you. I've lost a few friends on here to the bitch, they caved. They didn't buy in fully to the grounds of what this site is.

When I joined, did I expect Admins and Mod's to comment on my fog laced ramblings? Hell no! Did I expect them to post roll with me daily? Hell no! They're crucial to this site, they keep it working, they keep it live, they keep it inviting. They are quit, they provide me with a platform to quit, and honestly they are the reason I am quit still today. Without them, KTC doesn't exist and we all go at it alone. Listening to non addicts say stuff like, "Oh just keep fighting, I'm sure it's hard." Or my personal favorite, "just don't use the stuff!" Ya, like I haven't wanted to "just not use the stuff" before this day. We are able to form bonds, friendships if you will, because they allowed this platform and site to happen.

To the pre Hall of Famers, don't lose hope or confidence in this place. It's the reason I'm able to wake up in the morning and not have jitters because I'm out. It's the reason I've formed friendships with people half way across the country, who hold me accountable. Do we need to hold everybody accountable? Yes. But we all have our inner circles of quit. Lets worry about our inner circle of quitters and hold them accountable, while still offering up guidance and wisdom when possible with new quitters.

To everybody post Hall of Fame, I appreciate you. I feel like the active members still "get it". Do lights fade or dim after a while? Sure. But we understand what we need to do daily to remain quit. So many of you have impacted my quit and brought me to near tears with your words of wisdom, encouragement, and guidance. I thank each and every one of you for that.

Stick around this place and it WILL change your life.

I'd like to specifically name out a few big names who've impacted my quit. SirDerek, WastePanel, and Scowick. These are dudes that commented early on my shit, they posted roll early in my quit, they offered support early in my quit. One disgruntled person will not end the momentum that these quitters have.

So to the Day 1's or Day Teens that are confused by this drama....Quit on....I was you 123 days ago

THansen- 123 Days of Freedom

[J2thaZ]

'band' 'party' 'party2' 'dance' 'boob' 'boob'

HOF! Celebrate, then get on with the triple digit +1s!

Congrats Thansen! Way to be brother. Keep it going!

very well done achieving that first milestone.

keep at it and it will still get better and better.

remember what you have been through so you may never have to again.

celebrate and move on...

I sincerely appreciate everything fellas. Everyone who's supporting my quit, is a brick in my every growing quit fortress. Not going to lie though...it feels great to get those first 100 under your belt! I'm on board for another 200.

Good for you THansen. HOF is an awesome accomplishment. Keep bangin' out those +1s so us noobs can see where the hard work leads to...

[THansen2413]

'band' 'party' 'party2' 'dance' 'boob' 'boob'

HOF! Celebrate, then get on with the triple digit +1s!

Congrats Thansen! Way to be brother. Keep it going!

very well done achieving that first milestone.

keep at it and it will still get better and better.

remember what you have been through so you may never have to again.

celebrate and move on...

I sincerely appreciate everything fellas. Everyone who's supporting my quit, is a brick in my every growing quit fortress. Not going to lie though...it feels great to get those first 100 under your belt! I'm on board for another 200.

[SirDerek]

'band' 'party' 'party2' 'dance' 'boob' 'boob'

HOF! Celebrate, then get on with the triple digit +1s!

Congrats Thansen! Way to be brother. Keep it going!

very well done achieving that first milestone.

keep at it and it will still get better and better.

remember what you have been through so you may never have to again.

celebrate and move on...

[rdad]

'band' 'party' 'party2' 'dance' 'boob' 'boob'

HOF! Celebrate, then get on with the triple digit +1s!

Congrats Thansen! Way to be brother. Keep it going!

[brettlees]

'band' 'party' 'party2' 'dance' 'boob' 'boob'

HOF! Celebrate, then get on with the triple digit +1s!

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Night of Day 99.

I just want to thank everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, that has made an impact on my quit, as of now! This is only the beginning, but a great milestone for me nevertheless. I've been here before in my previous "quits", but never with the help and support of the quitters I've come to know today! I absolutely will write a HOF speech, but I plan on taking a few days to gather my thoughts and write something worthwhile. Something young quitters could read, and use as ammo in their quit. Thank you all....I'm at peace with my quit.

Badass quit thus far. Keep it up.

[THansen2413]

Night of Day 99.

I just want to thank everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, that has made an impact on my quit, as of now! This is only the beginning, but a great milestone for me nevertheless. I've been here before in my previous "quits", but never with the help and support of the quitters I've come to know today! I absolutely will write a HOF speech, but I plan on taking a few days to gather my thoughts and write something worthwhile. Something young quitters could read, and use as ammo in their quit. Thank you all....I'm at peace with my quit.