I have been dipping for about 12-13 years. I was at least a can a day guy with many triggers (hunting, fishing, golfing, yard work, real work, ect.). Last year, almost to the day I "quit" dipping. I went from June 19th-September 23rd without a dip. I was doing pretty well and actually came across this site. I never joined a group but would read along whenever I had an urge to dip.
Sometime last September, I decided it would be okay if I had a cigarette while at the bar. I mean, a cigarette isn't dip or snuff and it's only one. Well the nicotine struck me hard and I was soon at the store staring at the cigarettes and the dip (I actually really hate to smoke). I broke down and got my Mint Skoal can and another year of dipping began.
I just had my second child in February of this year and I was thinking enough was enough....again...for like the 1,000th time. The other day, the Tony Gwynn death hit me hard. I have read others on this board say the same thing and that was the day I quit and plan to stay quit. I want to live past 54 years old. I want to see my grandchildren and a stupid can of tabacco isn't going to be what keeps me from doing that.
I look forward to posting roll call bright and early, every day. What's a man have, if his word is no good?
*It is a year to the day. I thought it was the 20th. The fog?