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Topic Started: Jul 16 2013, 01:38 AM (26,711 Views)
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Nolaq
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Nov 26 2014, 03:38 PM
Post #601
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The beatings will continue until morale improves...
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- Scowick65
- Nov 26 2014, 01:25 PM
- rdad
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- grizzlyhasclaws
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- jlud007
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- FMBM707
- Nov 26 2014, 11:22 AM
- Doc Chewfree
- Nov 26 2014, 11:07 AM
- Thumblewort
- Nov 26 2014, 10:32 AM
- traumagnet
- Nov 26 2014, 10:30 AM
- sh4string
- Nov 26 2014, 10:18 AM
- AppleJack
- Nov 26 2014, 10:07 AM
- B-loMatt
- Nov 26 2014, 10:02 AM
- Sand_Fleas_Gotta_Eat
- Nov 26 2014, 08:45 AM
- worktowin
- Nov 26 2014, 08:09 AM
- Derk40
- Nov 26 2014, 07:47 AM
- Dagranger
- Nov 26 2014, 07:39 AM
Corey, 500 days ago, a true hammer of a quitter posted roll for the first time. I would guess that over those 500 days no one has had as a profound an impact on the lives of other quitters that you have had brother. Even after all this time I'm amazed by your energy and dedication. Congrats P!!!
Well done Pinched. 500 days is outstanding. Thanks for all u do!
Enjoy a major milestone brother! You've fougt hard and brought a lot along for the ride! Well done!
Nice job Corey on this awesome day of being quit. 500 days was one of my favorite milestones after 1 year. Guess what 600 was even better than 500. Are you getting the picture Marine? Yes, each day and each milestone gets better and better. Awesome job and thank you for posting support to so many peeps here. Your encouragement is legendary and so are you my friend! I hope that didn't sound ghey 'facepalm''
Awesome job Corey! Half a comma looks good on you. From day one you have been a bad assed quit machine, and all the newbs should read this intro to see what quitting KTC style is all about. Keep doing what got you this far brother!
Awesome brother! Just awesome...
Congrats on 5 bills!!! Proud to quit with you every damn day!!! 'BanDog' NICE 5 bills everyone needs the bananas in their thread!
Justin Verlander's girlfriend is awesome, but not as much as 5 hundo! Gratz man!
Congrats on the half comma!
Congrats Pinched! 500 days of quit! Always a great read. Thank you for putting yourself out there on these pages, sharing your stories and wisdom.
A half comma brother, congratulations. QFQQ
Congrats on 500. Awesome. Keep it up.
Congrats Corey! You are a true warrior of Quit! Safe Travels home to your family.
1/2 a large quit unit. Very well done. Awesome, Marine!
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My Intro
My HOF speech.
Marines! Go to Tun Tavern.
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30isEnuff
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Nov 26 2014, 04:10 PM
Post #602
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- Nolaq
- Nov 26 2014, 03:38 PM
- Scowick65
- Nov 26 2014, 01:25 PM
- rdad
- Nov 26 2014, 12:32 PM
- grizzlyhasclaws
- Nov 26 2014, 12:25 PM
- jlud007
- Nov 26 2014, 12:04 PM
- FMBM707
- Nov 26 2014, 11:22 AM
- Doc Chewfree
- Nov 26 2014, 11:07 AM
- Thumblewort
- Nov 26 2014, 10:32 AM
- traumagnet
- Nov 26 2014, 10:30 AM
- sh4string
- Nov 26 2014, 10:18 AM
- AppleJack
- Nov 26 2014, 10:07 AM
- B-loMatt
- Nov 26 2014, 10:02 AM
- Sand_Fleas_Gotta_Eat
- Nov 26 2014, 08:45 AM
- worktowin
- Nov 26 2014, 08:09 AM
- Derk40
- Nov 26 2014, 07:47 AM
- Dagranger
- Nov 26 2014, 07:39 AM
Corey, 500 days ago, a true hammer of a quitter posted roll for the first time. I would guess that over those 500 days no one has had as a profound an impact on the lives of other quitters that you have had brother. Even after all this time I'm amazed by your energy and dedication. Congrats P!!!
Well done Pinched. 500 days is outstanding. Thanks for all u do!
Enjoy a major milestone brother! You've fougt hard and brought a lot along for the ride! Well done!
Nice job Corey on this awesome day of being quit. 500 days was one of my favorite milestones after 1 year. Guess what 600 was even better than 500. Are you getting the picture Marine? Yes, each day and each milestone gets better and better. Awesome job and thank you for posting support to so many peeps here. Your encouragement is legendary and so are you my friend! I hope that didn't sound ghey 'facepalm''
Awesome job Corey! Half a comma looks good on you. From day one you have been a bad assed quit machine, and all the newbs should read this intro to see what quitting KTC style is all about. Keep doing what got you this far brother!
Awesome brother! Just awesome...
Congrats on 5 bills!!! Proud to quit with you every damn day!!! 'BanDog' NICE 5 bills everyone needs the bananas in their thread!
Justin Verlander's girlfriend is awesome, but not as much as 5 hundo! Gratz man!
Congrats on the half comma!
Congrats Pinched! 500 days of quit! Always a great read. Thank you for putting yourself out there on these pages, sharing your stories and wisdom.
A half comma brother, congratulations. QFQQ
Congrats on 500. Awesome. Keep it up.
Congrats Corey! You are a true warrior of Quit! Safe Travels home to your family.
1/2 a large quit unit. Very well done.
Awesome, Marine! Great Job! 500 is simply awesome!
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I also have this confidence that since I did this, I can do anything -mcarmo44
Caving is NOT an option. ~KTC Quitter
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Luby
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Nov 26 2014, 04:41 PM
Post #603
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- 30isEnuff
- Nov 26 2014, 04:10 PM
- Nolaq
- Nov 26 2014, 03:38 PM
- Scowick65
- Nov 26 2014, 01:25 PM
- rdad
- Nov 26 2014, 12:32 PM
- grizzlyhasclaws
- Nov 26 2014, 12:25 PM
- jlud007
- Nov 26 2014, 12:04 PM
- FMBM707
- Nov 26 2014, 11:22 AM
- Doc Chewfree
- Nov 26 2014, 11:07 AM
- Thumblewort
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- traumagnet
- Nov 26 2014, 10:30 AM
- sh4string
- Nov 26 2014, 10:18 AM
- AppleJack
- Nov 26 2014, 10:07 AM
- B-loMatt
- Nov 26 2014, 10:02 AM
- Sand_Fleas_Gotta_Eat
- Nov 26 2014, 08:45 AM
- worktowin
- Nov 26 2014, 08:09 AM
- Derk40
- Nov 26 2014, 07:47 AM
- Dagranger
- Nov 26 2014, 07:39 AM
Corey, 500 days ago, a true hammer of a quitter posted roll for the first time. I would guess that over those 500 days no one has had as a profound an impact on the lives of other quitters that you have had brother. Even after all this time I'm amazed by your energy and dedication. Congrats P!!!
Well done Pinched. 500 days is outstanding. Thanks for all u do!
Enjoy a major milestone brother! You've fougt hard and brought a lot along for the ride! Well done!
Nice job Corey on this awesome day of being quit. 500 days was one of my favorite milestones after 1 year. Guess what 600 was even better than 500. Are you getting the picture Marine? Yes, each day and each milestone gets better and better. Awesome job and thank you for posting support to so many peeps here. Your encouragement is legendary and so are you my friend! I hope that didn't sound ghey 'facepalm''
Awesome job Corey! Half a comma looks good on you. From day one you have been a bad assed quit machine, and all the newbs should read this intro to see what quitting KTC style is all about. Keep doing what got you this far brother!
Awesome brother! Just awesome...
Congrats on 5 bills!!! Proud to quit with you every damn day!!! 'BanDog' NICE 5 bills everyone needs the bananas in their thread!
Justin Verlander's girlfriend is awesome, but not as much as 5 hundo! Gratz man!
Congrats on the half comma!
Congrats Pinched! 500 days of quit! Always a great read. Thank you for putting yourself out there on these pages, sharing your stories and wisdom.
A half comma brother, congratulations. QFQQ
Congrats on 500. Awesome. Keep it up.
Congrats Corey! You are a true warrior of Quit! Safe Travels home to your family.
1/2 a large quit unit. Very well done.
Awesome, Marine!
Great Job! 500 is simply awesome! One of the best, a true pillar of our community, damn proud to quit with you.
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A ship in harbor is safe--but that is not what ships are built for.
Die biting the throat.
No Retreat, No Surrender
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grizzlyhasclaws
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Nov 26 2014, 05:12 PM
Post #604
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- Luby
- Nov 26 2014, 04:41 PM
- 30isEnuff
- Nov 26 2014, 04:10 PM
- Nolaq
- Nov 26 2014, 03:38 PM
- Scowick65
- Nov 26 2014, 01:25 PM
- rdad
- Nov 26 2014, 12:32 PM
- grizzlyhasclaws
- Nov 26 2014, 12:25 PM
- jlud007
- Nov 26 2014, 12:04 PM
- FMBM707
- Nov 26 2014, 11:22 AM
- Doc Chewfree
- Nov 26 2014, 11:07 AM
- Thumblewort
- Nov 26 2014, 10:32 AM
- traumagnet
- Nov 26 2014, 10:30 AM
- sh4string
- Nov 26 2014, 10:18 AM
- AppleJack
- Nov 26 2014, 10:07 AM
- B-loMatt
- Nov 26 2014, 10:02 AM
- Sand_Fleas_Gotta_Eat
- Nov 26 2014, 08:45 AM
- worktowin
- Nov 26 2014, 08:09 AM
- Derk40
- Nov 26 2014, 07:47 AM
- Dagranger
- Nov 26 2014, 07:39 AM
Corey, 500 days ago, a true hammer of a quitter posted roll for the first time. I would guess that over those 500 days no one has had as a profound an impact on the lives of other quitters that you have had brother. Even after all this time I'm amazed by your energy and dedication. Congrats P!!!
Well done Pinched. 500 days is outstanding. Thanks for all u do!
Enjoy a major milestone brother! You've fougt hard and brought a lot along for the ride! Well done!
Nice job Corey on this awesome day of being quit. 500 days was one of my favorite milestones after 1 year. Guess what 600 was even better than 500. Are you getting the picture Marine? Yes, each day and each milestone gets better and better. Awesome job and thank you for posting support to so many peeps here. Your encouragement is legendary and so are you my friend! I hope that didn't sound ghey 'facepalm''
Awesome job Corey! Half a comma looks good on you. From day one you have been a bad assed quit machine, and all the newbs should read this intro to see what quitting KTC style is all about. Keep doing what got you this far brother!
Awesome brother! Just awesome...
Congrats on 5 bills!!! Proud to quit with you every damn day!!! 'BanDog' NICE 5 bills everyone needs the bananas in their thread!
Justin Verlander's girlfriend is awesome, but not as much as 5 hundo! Gratz man!
Congrats on the half comma!
Congrats Pinched! 500 days of quit! Always a great read. Thank you for putting yourself out there on these pages, sharing your stories and wisdom.
A half comma brother, congratulations. QFQQ
Congrats on 500. Awesome. Keep it up.
Congrats Corey! You are a true warrior of Quit! Safe Travels home to your family.
1/2 a large quit unit. Very well done.
Awesome, Marine!
Great Job! 500 is simply awesome!
One of the best, a true pillar of our community, damn proud to quit with you. Congrats on a great milestone. Thanks for being here.
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Proud FFFoQer - February 2014 
Free from dog shit! 
ODAAT & NAFAR
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Its_Got2Happen
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Nov 27 2014, 06:44 AM
Post #605
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- Nolaq
- Nov 26 2014, 03:38 PM
- Scowick65
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- rdad
- Nov 26 2014, 12:32 PM
- grizzlyhasclaws
- Nov 26 2014, 12:25 PM
- jlud007
- Nov 26 2014, 12:04 PM
- FMBM707
- Nov 26 2014, 11:22 AM
- Doc Chewfree
- Nov 26 2014, 11:07 AM
- Thumblewort
- Nov 26 2014, 10:32 AM
- traumagnet
- Nov 26 2014, 10:30 AM
- sh4string
- Nov 26 2014, 10:18 AM
- AppleJack
- Nov 26 2014, 10:07 AM
- B-loMatt
- Nov 26 2014, 10:02 AM
- Sand_Fleas_Gotta_Eat
- Nov 26 2014, 08:45 AM
- worktowin
- Nov 26 2014, 08:09 AM
- Derk40
- Nov 26 2014, 07:47 AM
- Dagranger
- Nov 26 2014, 07:39 AM
Corey, 500 days ago, a true hammer of a quitter posted roll for the first time. I would guess that over those 500 days no one has had as a profound an impact on the lives of other quitters that you have had brother. Even after all this time I'm amazed by your energy and dedication. Congrats P!!!
Well done Pinched. 500 days is outstanding. Thanks for all u do!
Enjoy a major milestone brother! You've fougt hard and brought a lot along for the ride! Well done!
Nice job Corey on this awesome day of being quit. 500 days was one of my favorite milestones after 1 year. Guess what 600 was even better than 500. Are you getting the picture Marine? Yes, each day and each milestone gets better and better. Awesome job and thank you for posting support to so many peeps here. Your encouragement is legendary and so are you my friend! I hope that didn't sound ghey 'facepalm''
Awesome job Corey! Half a comma looks good on you. From day one you have been a bad assed quit machine, and all the newbs should read this intro to see what quitting KTC style is all about. Keep doing what got you this far brother!
Awesome brother! Just awesome...
Congrats on 5 bills!!! Proud to quit with you every damn day!!! 'BanDog' NICE 5 bills everyone needs the bananas in their thread!
Justin Verlander's girlfriend is awesome, but not as much as 5 hundo! Gratz man!
Congrats on the half comma!
Congrats Pinched! 500 days of quit! Always a great read. Thank you for putting yourself out there on these pages, sharing your stories and wisdom.
A half comma brother, congratulations. QFQQ
Congrats on 500. Awesome. Keep it up.
Congrats Corey! You are a true warrior of Quit! Safe Travels home to your family.
1/2 a large quit unit. Very well done.
Awesome, Marine! 'dance' 'dance' 'dance' 'dance'
'clap'
You are a rockstar Corey. Keep it up man. Great work on 5 bills.
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HOF Speech: http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=8088
My Intro: http://forum.killthecan.org/index.php?showtopic=7677&hl=
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Pinched
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Dec 1 2014, 11:20 AM
Post #606
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1DAAT (one day at a time)
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12/1/14 - Day 505
Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.
I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.
While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
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"If you want to quit then stop talking and just QUIT. If you want to kill yourself a bullet is cheaper and faster than a tin, plus it eliminates my hearing you whine and cry like a bitch."
Best thing I have read on KTC...Submitted by tgafish on 7/3/14
Former Skoal Straight and Cope Longcut user that started at the age of 12. QUIT on 7/15/13
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brettlees
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Dec 1 2014, 12:39 PM
Post #607
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- Pinched
- Dec 1 2014, 11:20 AM
12/1/14 - Day 505
Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.
I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.
While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path. This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving!
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Took my freedom back October 23, 2013.
Here's an article that taught me a lot and made me hate the addiction: Nicotine Addiction 101-- newer quitters check it out-- and vets do it too, to breathe new life into your quit!
24 Quitters I have met: Ihatecope, >Pinched<, T-Cell, grizzlyhasclaws, Canvasback, BaseballPlayer, Cbird65, ERDVM, BradleyGuy, Ted, Zeno, AppleJack, Bronc, Knockout, MookieBlaylock, Rdad, 2mch2lv4, MN_Ben, Natro, Lippizaner, Amquash, ChristopherJ, GDubya, Mogul. Each one was a real honor and continues to fortify my resolve to stay QUIT!
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wastepanel
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Dec 1 2014, 02:34 PM
Post #608
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- brettlees
- Dec 1 2014, 12:39 PM
- Pinched
- Dec 1 2014, 11:20 AM
12/1/14 - Day 505
Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.
I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.
While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving! I'll let you know when I don't need this place anymore man.
But all we have is today and I am actively pursuing my quit today (so I need it).
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In the end I Surrender, I and I alone accept that I have and always will have a Nicotene ADDICTION. It is my choice to quit, but I can't do it alone. I get to go down this path one time, I want to do it right. I recognize that my word, my integrety to you is on the line and is only as good as my actions. Caving is not an option in this plan-Eafman 7/11
I am not cured. I will quit one day at a time. I will continue to do what works. Posting roll everyday. To do otherwise would be foolish on my part. You can do this-Ready 12/11
To overcome your addiction you must comprehend what it means to fail-Razd 3/12
Theres a lot of people that come here, especially vets, that WANT to be reminded that they are addicts.-Tarpon 6/12
Just as a building starts with architectural drawings. Your daily quit begins with a promise.-Scowick 2/13
Here and now, focused on today, minute by minute, whatever it takes, I promise to all my bros and myself not to become a negative stat and stay quit!-krok 1/15
I want everyone to be quit. Even the assholes.-Probe1957 1/18
Try walkin' your talk or get the fuck out of my way-A Perfect Circle (TalkTalk)
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Nolaq
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Dec 1 2014, 03:21 PM
Post #609
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The beatings will continue until morale improves...
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- wastepanel
- Dec 1 2014, 02:34 PM
- brettlees
- Dec 1 2014, 12:39 PM
- Pinched
- Dec 1 2014, 11:20 AM
12/1/14 - Day 505
Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.
I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.
While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving!
I'll let you know when I don't need this place anymore man. But all we have is today and I am actively pursuing my quit today (so I need it). First, 500 days Quit is no small feat. Be proud of the footsteps you laid on your journey, because, there are a ton of guys trying to step in them, and emulate you. You sir, are a true leader.
While we lament the friends and comrades we've made here in our time at KTC, I try to look at those who are still here, and take comfort in that.
I'm here, and I ain't goin' nowhere. You need some support? You don't have to wish for someone.
As to the rest - I'm in the construction industry, in sorts, and I totally hear ya man. Sometimes I just want to slap somebody.
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My Intro
My HOF speech.
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jlud007
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Dec 3 2014, 10:51 AM
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12/1/14 - Day 505
Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.
I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.
While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving!
I'll let you know when I don't need this place anymore man. But all we have is today and I am actively pursuing my quit today (so I need it).
First, 500 days Quit is no small feat. Be proud of the footsteps you laid on your journey, because, there are a ton of guys trying to step in them, and emulate you. You sir, are a true leader. While we lament the friends and comrades we've made here in our time at KTC, I try to look at those who are still here, and take comfort in that. I'm here, and I ain't goin' nowhere. You need some support? You don't have to wish for someone. As to the rest - I'm in the construction industry, in sorts, and I totally hear ya man. Sometimes I just want to slap somebody. What a great honest and heartfelt post brother. I agree with all the comments from Waste, Brett and Nolaq. I hope that any new quitters that happen upon this post take two things away from your post >P<.
1. There really is no reason you can't take a few minutes in the morning to post roll no matter how many days quit you've put behind you. Like one of our cliched sayings here... we are all $5 and bad decision away from being on Day 1 again. Keeping in touch with the site and our quit family is what keeps us quit when life becomes challenging and we think we need our old crutch.
2. With all the craziness that can swirl around the newest quit groups just keep in mind that all of us did it the same way, one day at a time. I can remember when 500 days of quit seemed like million years from where I was, but one day at a time I came to understand that there is no destination. This is a journey we continue to take together everyday and it only gets better, you bet your life on that.
I quit with you today brother Pinchy and anyone else that wants to join us.
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Quit 7/16/2013 -- Oct '13 Duck Fips
My HOF Speech
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another" - Proverbs 27:17
"The poison sucks. I hate it. I hated it this morning, I hated it at noon, I hated it at supper and I hate it tonight. I enjoy hating it so much I'm going to wake up tomorrow and start over hating it. I quit with anyone that wants to hate it with me." - Srans
"Ah yes. The Kodiak bear. For 15 years I used to hump that fucking bear. Near the end I was going through 2 cans a day. Fuck that asshole bear. I don't own a gun and i've never been to Alaska but if I ever end up there I will kill one of those mother fuckers. Gun or no gun. Ill rain blows upon his face and drop kick him in the dick if he stands up." - Diesel2112
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Dec 3 2014, 11:17 PM
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- jlud007
- Dec 3 2014, 10:51 AM
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- wastepanel
- Dec 1 2014, 02:34 PM
- brettlees
- Dec 1 2014, 12:39 PM
- Pinched
- Dec 1 2014, 11:20 AM
12/1/14 - Day 505
Over 500 days ago I quit here using the KTC method. Since my quit some monumental life has happened along the way. Also, some quit supporters have come and gone (some because they went to a new sandbox, others because they just took their own leap). Though I wish I could have them all here at KTC to continue to guide me but also to guide newbies as well. I have gone through the stages of trying to quit, being the smartest quitter there is and to just being quit showing support for those in need and responding when I have something to add. Other quitters may choose to use words against others or voice their opinions, after all this is America and many men fought for your ability to have your own opinion, so feel free to voice it, just keep the slander to a minimum.
I have also suffered life in terms of major family arguments, shoulder surgery, ruptured eardrum, instability in marriage (which is all shored up now), loss of family and friends and now distance from my family so I can help shore up a project in Denver. So I leave my beautiful wife and three kids alone for two weeks at a time only to see them for 40 hours each other weekend. Then I trudge to Denver to help a very emotionally unstable group of people try to complete a construction project. No matter what good I do here, none of these individuals are moving on to the next project. No matter how I give direction, someone get their feelings hurt. Apparently my training prior to this desensitized me, as I stand among them telling them all that SAD is not a construction feeling. If any of you have to deal with this kind of people I recommend the book "toxic co-workers", really nails the behaviors and helps you identify how to talk to this kind of people.
While I deal with this I still fight off cravings from time to time. They are not nearly as often but they are strong as hell when they are here. A quick set of burpees and they go away just fine. Then I reflect on how fucked up my brain is that it still allows the nic bitch to whisper into my ear. Life will go on though, I remain quit and I myself do not see my going adrift from KTC because I need it still; I need to reassurance and accountability. Those who have left still get my support daily via a text, that won't change either because they helped me find the path.
This is true leadership. Not barking, rah-rah, or anything else but real, open-hearted sharing and encouragement, and a damn fine example for anyone to follow or from which to draw encouragement. Thanks for giving!
I'll let you know when I don't need this place anymore man. But all we have is today and I am actively pursuing my quit today (so I need it).
First, 500 days Quit is no small feat. Be proud of the footsteps you laid on your journey, because, there are a ton of guys trying to step in them, and emulate you. You sir, are a true leader. While we lament the friends and comrades we've made here in our time at KTC, I try to look at those who are still here, and take comfort in that. I'm here, and I ain't goin' nowhere. You need some support? You don't have to wish for someone. As to the rest - I'm in the construction industry, in sorts, and I totally hear ya man. Sometimes I just want to slap somebody.
What a great honest and heartfelt post brother. I agree with all the comments from Waste, Brett and Nolaq. I hope that any new quitters that happen upon this post take two things away from your post >P<. 1. There really is no reason you can't take a few minutes in the morning to post roll no matter how many days quit you've put behind you. Like one of our cliched sayings here... we are all $5 and bad decision away from being on Day 1 again. Keeping in touch with the site and our quit family is what keeps us quit when life becomes challenging and we think we need our old crutch. 2. With all the craziness that can swirl around the newest quit groups just keep in mind that all of us did it the same way, one day at a time. I can remember when 500 days of quit seemed like million years from where I was, but one day at a time I came to understand that there is no destination. This is a journey we continue to take together everyday and it only gets better, you bet your life on that. I quit with you today brother Pinchy and anyone else that wants to join us. Corey,
where ever I may be, there is always a place at my roundtable for you and your family. As that is what friends and family offer to one another. You have shown the true heart of a friend and a man by holding tight to the principles of becoming one with keeping yourself free of nicotine. You have made the friends and have helped others each and every day.
Keep being honest, keep being yourself and where ever and what ever happens, there are people who will be there for you.
- Derek
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Feb 28 2015, 12:53 PM
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1DAAT (one day at a time)
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2/28/14 - Day 594 Learning & teaching humility...as most know I am a commercial contractor and right now I am located in Denver, CO working on building an addition to the #4 highest grossing mall in the United States; we are currently working 7 days a week and at least 14 hours a day. This I really don't mind because I am so far away from family that my time is best spent at work then at the bar. Since the holiday season I have had the "pleasure" of replacing two team members that were complete and udder emotional drains as individuals. They hated one another and did not get the sense of teamwork. They also caused this project to be 7 weeks behind schedule with a delivery date of 5/15/15...yeah I said that right. Now that I am the Project Manager due to others inability to function I get the "opportunity" to resurrect this pig back into tip top shape and on schedule. This means subs are being pushed hard by me, and I am to an extent micromanaging to better help them see the big picture. In doing this I have gone into it with humility meaning I am not telling them how to do their work but what time frame and I am listening to their needs as well.
Today was a shining example of stubborn and hardheaded individuals learning that finally showing a sign of weakness allows others to help them figure things out: at 6:00 AM an ironworker came into my office and indicated that the steel fabrication drawings they had were worthless and the tie in to some steel was not fucking possible; I just spent the last 3.5 hours helping him solve the problem and I even helped him layout all of the work that needed to be done. See this is funny because Ironworkers are notoriously hot headed and stubborn people...so are Marines. So put two Alpha Males into one small area and normally bad ship happens...However, today a switch went off in this guy's head and at this moment he sees that I not only push hard I help when help is needed. We then went on to solve a couple of upcoming roadblocks with our new found partnership.
My point being that everyone should learn in their life that there are times to be a stubborn prick and there are times to be open to the assistance and offerings of others. 594 days ago I did not understand this little and very simple nugget of knowledge, but now I see that my quit and the KTC method of being Simper Gumby "rigidly flexible" actually works at a good many things. So my message is simple, when you are ready to change your life then change your life; I never want to be the old me again.
>P<
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"If you want to quit then stop talking and just QUIT. If you want to kill yourself a bullet is cheaper and faster than a tin, plus it eliminates my hearing you whine and cry like a bitch."
Best thing I have read on KTC...Submitted by tgafish on 7/3/14
Former Skoal Straight and Cope Longcut user that started at the age of 12. QUIT on 7/15/13
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Feb 28 2015, 09:15 PM
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2/28/14 - Day 594 Learning & teaching humility...as most know I am a commercial contractor and right now I am located in Denver, CO working on building an addition to the #4 highest grossing mall in the United States; we are currently working 7 days a week and at least 14 hours a day. This I really don't mind because I am so far away from family that my time is best spent at work then at the bar. Since the holiday season I have had the "pleasure" of replacing two team members that were complete and udder emotional drains as individuals. They hated one another and did not get the sense of teamwork. They also caused this project to be 7 weeks behind schedule with a delivery date of 5/15/15...yeah I said that right. Now that I am the Project Manager due to others inability to function I get the "opportunity" to resurrect this pig back into tip top shape and on schedule. This means subs are being pushed hard by me, and I am to an extent micromanaging to better help them see the big picture. In doing this I have gone into it with humility meaning I am not telling them how to do their work but what time frame and I am listening to their needs as well.
Today was a shining example of stubborn and hardheaded individuals learning that finally showing a sign of weakness allows others to help them figure things out: at 6:00 AM an ironworker came into my office and indicated that the steel fabrication drawings they had were worthless and the tie in to some steel was not fucking possible; I just spent the last 3.5 hours helping him solve the problem and I even helped him layout all of the work that needed to be done. See this is funny because Ironworkers are notoriously hot headed and stubborn people...so are Marines. So put two Alpha Males into one small area and normally bad ship happens...However, today a switch went off in this guy's head and at this moment he sees that I not only push hard I help when help is needed. We then went on to solve a couple of upcoming roadblocks with our new found partnership.
My point being that everyone should learn in their life that there are times to be a stubborn prick and there are times to be open to the assistance and offerings of others. 594 days ago I did not understand this little and very simple nugget of knowledge, but now I see that my quit and the KTC method of being Simper Gumby "rigidly flexible" actually works at a good many things. So my message is simple, when you are ready to change your life then change your life; I never want to be the old me again.
>P< "I never want to be the old me again"
Great post and amen to that last statement. I say that to myself all the time and for every +1 victory I achieve, the smaller that guy appears in my rear view mirror. Proud to be quit with you bro.
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Feb 28 2015, 11:00 PM
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2/28/14 - Day 594 Learning & teaching humility...as most know I am a commercial contractor and right now I am located in Denver, CO working on building an addition to the #4 highest grossing mall in the United States; we are currently working 7 days a week and at least 14 hours a day. This I really don't mind because I am so far away from family that my time is best spent at work then at the bar. Since the holiday season I have had the "pleasure" of replacing two team members that were complete and udder emotional drains as individuals. They hated one another and did not get the sense of teamwork. They also caused this project to be 7 weeks behind schedule with a delivery date of 5/15/15...yeah I said that right. Now that I am the Project Manager due to others inability to function I get the "opportunity" to resurrect this pig back into tip top shape and on schedule. This means subs are being pushed hard by me, and I am to an extent micromanaging to better help them see the big picture. In doing this I have gone into it with humility meaning I am not telling them how to do their work but what time frame and I am listening to their needs as well.
Today was a shining example of stubborn and hardheaded individuals learning that finally showing a sign of weakness allows others to help them figure things out: at 6:00 AM an ironworker came into my office and indicated that the steel fabrication drawings they had were worthless and the tie in to some steel was not fucking possible; I just spent the last 3.5 hours helping him solve the problem and I even helped him layout all of the work that needed to be done. See this is funny because Ironworkers are notoriously hot headed and stubborn people...so are Marines. So put two Alpha Males into one small area and normally bad ship happens...However, today a switch went off in this guy's head and at this moment he sees that I not only push hard I help when help is needed. We then went on to solve a couple of upcoming roadblocks with our new found partnership.
My point being that everyone should learn in their life that there are times to be a stubborn prick and there are times to be open to the assistance and offerings of others. 594 days ago I did not understand this little and very simple nugget of knowledge, but now I see that my quit and the KTC method of being Simper Gumby "rigidly flexible" actually works at a good many things. So my message is simple, when you are ready to change your life then change your life; I never want to be the old me again.
>P<
"I never want to be the old me again" Great post and amen to that last statement. I say that to myself all the time and for every +1 victory I achieve, the smaller that guy appears in my rear view mirror. Proud to be quit with you bro. Your a stud quitter! Nuff said. Quit with you EDD ODAAT.
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Just an old sinner, wanting to show another, where he can get a free meal. The Cross And a 38 year addict, wanting to show another, where he can get a free Quit. KTC Not what I should be..or could be....but better than what I used to be.
I BELIEVE.......
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worktowin
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Mar 1 2015, 09:30 AM
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I’m not a tow truck driver
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2/28/14 - Day 594 Learning & teaching humility...as most know I am a commercial contractor and right now I am located in Denver, CO working on building an addition to the #4 highest grossing mall in the United States; we are currently working 7 days a week and at least 14 hours a day. This I really don't mind because I am so far away from family that my time is best spent at work then at the bar. Since the holiday season I have had the "pleasure" of replacing two team members that were complete and udder emotional drains as individuals. They hated one another and did not get the sense of teamwork. They also caused this project to be 7 weeks behind schedule with a delivery date of 5/15/15...yeah I said that right. Now that I am the Project Manager due to others inability to function I get the "opportunity" to resurrect this pig back into tip top shape and on schedule. This means subs are being pushed hard by me, and I am to an extent micromanaging to better help them see the big picture. In doing this I have gone into it with humility meaning I am not telling them how to do their work but what time frame and I am listening to their needs as well.
Today was a shining example of stubborn and hardheaded individuals learning that finally showing a sign of weakness allows others to help them figure things out: at 6:00 AM an ironworker came into my office and indicated that the steel fabrication drawings they had were worthless and the tie in to some steel was not fucking possible; I just spent the last 3.5 hours helping him solve the problem and I even helped him layout all of the work that needed to be done. See this is funny because Ironworkers are notoriously hot headed and stubborn people...so are Marines. So put two Alpha Males into one small area and normally bad ship happens...However, today a switch went off in this guy's head and at this moment he sees that I not only push hard I help when help is needed. We then went on to solve a couple of upcoming roadblocks with our new found partnership.
My point being that everyone should learn in their life that there are times to be a stubborn prick and there are times to be open to the assistance and offerings of others. 594 days ago I did not understand this little and very simple nugget of knowledge, but now I see that my quit and the KTC method of being Simper Gumby "rigidly flexible" actually works at a good many things. So my message is simple, when you are ready to change your life then change your life; I never want to be the old me again.
>P<
"I never want to be the old me again" Great post and amen to that last statement. I say that to myself all the time and for every +1 victory I achieve, the smaller that guy appears in my rear view mirror. Proud to be quit with you bro.
Your a stud quitter! Nuff said. Quit with you EDD ODAAT. I worked for a hardhead in Denver for several years. He absolutely refused to listen to s problem if there was no solution offered. Refused. Maybe it is in the water out there?
Pinched I am proud to quit with you. You get it. It is a damn hard fight; harder than any of us imagined. But the payoffs are huge. Floor 6 ahead!
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