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Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on September 15, 2018, 10:13 PM:
I had a good long 8-10 year stretch there of nonbeingaddictedness. I was having difficulty sleeping for a month or so and was nearly falling asleep on my way from work. So I figured I would buy a can just to dip on the ride home each day and... BAM, just like that, I can't quit again!! 😡😡😡
[ September 15, 2018, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: Locohead ]
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on September 16, 2018, 01:56 AM:
Paul?
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on September 16, 2018, 05:49 AM:
C'mon Loco...….you're smarter than that. Knock that shit off.
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on September 16, 2018, 03:56 PM:
Yes. Just trying to set up a little of my own accountability. I do need some encouragement. Cutting back doesn't work. I remember from quitting last time, the true secret to quitting......everytime you want a chew....don't take one. LOL No duh right. Nothing else works. But it is easier said than done.
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on September 16, 2018, 05:30 PM:
Next time you get the urge to dip one, picture your kids following your example and all of them walking around with a spit cup.
There are few things on this earth more disgusting than a spit cup.
Or you can be like Paul.
Personally, I'm not sure that I'm tough enough to be Paul.
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on September 17, 2018, 04:36 AM:
Okay one more time first day in surgery 17 hours they kept me in a coma till the next day 6 more hours. removed my jaw from the joint forward removed the lower half of my tongue and the floor of my mouth
,took some bone from my legs and some bits of titanium built a new jaw ,grafted skin from my arms to build new mouth 27 days flat on ma back. I get to go home with tubes hanging from every possible Hole natural and man made. Feeding tube in my gut for a year. The cancer returns and its back to surgery they remove the left mandibular joint and give me a mastectomy run the pectoral muscle up my neck to operate my jaw of sorts. then its off to RADIATION every fucking day for six weeks. No facial hair to speak of no real sense of taste about 30 % and a tongue that feels badly burnt all day everyday no dentition liquid diet some mushy solids. I am alive and enjoying each day ,It was a bitch but I feel worse for my wife she is stronger than I will ever be. Its okay Danny it only happens to other people !
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Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on September 17, 2018, 07:04 AM:
I can't read that without crying (I know that's not your intention).
Okay. Today is the day then. I've quit nicotine before; it wasn't easy.
Kok',
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the encouragement!! I find spit cups super gross too! It tastes better if you just drink it. 🤨
Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on September 17, 2018, 08:33 AM:
Holy shit! I didnt know all that Paul. Your a tough hombre for sure.
Mark
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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on September 17, 2018, 10:55 AM:
Yes, just think of drinking your New York Strip Steak out of a blender, through a straw.
Oh, wait! Sorry, Paul.
By this time next year, Arizona will have followed their liberal brothers in Kalifornia and outlawed straws. They always do.....So, deal with it.
They came for our plastic bags and we said nothing, then they came for our plastic straws and we did nothing.
Next, FOX NEWS!
But, Hey! At least we save the sea turtles!
Fucking Liberals!
Good hunting. El,Bee
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on September 17, 2018, 12:48 PM:
We will always have our guns ! they can have mine when they are empty and I am a reloader ! so fuck California !
Thanks Mark I aint near as tough as my wife ! She went through Hell alone!
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on September 17, 2018, 12:50 PM:
Leo you are a crack up !
They came for are bags the state flag of Arizona one caught in every pucker bush out there!
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Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on September 17, 2018, 01:12 PM:
Ok LocoDude; Here's what to do...….
Go to Wally World and buy a bag of Starlight Mints.
Feed them to your dog.
In a couple of days, mow your lawn.
Fill an empty Skoal tin with scrapings from under your lawnmower.
Now, when you get the urge, you've got some 'good shit' to fall back on.
Next, calcumatate (Loco word) what you'd spend a week on dip and take the family out for ice cream instead.
Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on September 17, 2018, 01:28 PM:
Paul, respectfully...
I'm going to pass your post above, on to a friend who 'dips'.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on September 17, 2018, 01:39 PM:
My son used to "recycle" SKOAL for the hard times. Well he left a can in my truck. He'd never leave "Virgin Skoal". I just invented the word!
I picked up an itinerant traveler this one time and he saw the can, asked if he could have a dip. I didn't have the heart to refuse him, but did say it was old and dried out. He never complained. It was my son that was grossed out. lol
Good hunting. El Bee
So, I said this as he helped himself and then mentioned that the guy put it back after he was finished. Then, I said I was kidding but he wasn't too sure.
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on September 18, 2018, 12:15 PM:
On to anyone it might help Fred !
Not looking for pity just tellin the truth! cancer suks ! I was in bad shape but it nearly killed my wife!
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on September 18, 2018, 01:41 PM:
By the way, speaking of the idiotic ban of plastic straws. That crap spread like wildfire. The California legislature geared up immediately and passed stringent new laws with TEETH! Use a straw, go to jail!
Anyway, I was at Walmart yesterday and you know how they hang stuff on the shelves, maybe some clips to keep your bag of chips fresh, or other impulsive junk you don't need.
This was a plastic pouch with 4 stainless steel STRAWS of two different lengths, two of which has a hockey puck bend, and included a little flexible brush to clean the inside. I'm telling ya, the greenies are going to be all over this stuff! I think they were (like) a dollar each....but hey, you are saving the sea turtles so it's all good, yeah?
Just thought everybody would want to know.
Good hunting. El Bee
[ September 18, 2018, 01:42 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
Posted by Paul Melching (Member # 885) on September 18, 2018, 04:05 PM:
Looking west just shaking my fucking head !
Posted by NVWalt (Member # 375) on September 20, 2018, 04:15 AM:
When you TRUELY make up your mind to quit, you can and will. Otherwise you are only fooling yourself. I fooled myself for many years on a number of things but when you make up your mind for real, it's all it takes. Easier said than done though . Good luck and wish you the best. The alternative not only effects you but your family and friends also.
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on September 20, 2018, 07:19 AM:
Thanks everyone. Great advise and encouragement everyone!
Koko' your advise was some of the best....but only about 1/2 of it. 😀
Walt, what you say is true. Last time I quit, it was a difficult couple of weeks. But I do remember one day being super adamant, certain, determined, whatever, that I was going to quit for real!...and I did.
I'm still waiting for that to kick-in again though...😡
[ September 20, 2018, 07:22 AM: Message edited by: Locohead ]
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on September 20, 2018, 07:42 AM:
I just realized I had an anniversary two days ago.
The medical community is pretty convinced that the primary cause of bladder cancer is smoking.
Well, in any case, some say that if you can remember the date, you probably won't stick to quitting? I don't know, but I quit smoking on September 18, 1989, which was the day my father died. A handsome man, he died much too soon at 72 years.
Here is four generations. Me, my grandfather Stanley holding my son Lenny, and on the right is my dad, Len (senior)
good hunting. El Bee
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on September 21, 2018, 07:13 PM:
Leonard, I don't follow...?
Super cool picture!!
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on September 22, 2018, 03:22 AM:
What can I help you with, Danny?
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on September 26, 2018, 08:45 PM:
Problem with my reading skills...I thought you were saying the anniversary you had was related to the next sentence about bladder cancer. Sorry about that. Hmph!!:-)
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on September 27, 2018, 06:42 AM:
Probably the shakes & cold sweats from withdrawal.
Hang in there LocoDude !!!!!!!
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on September 27, 2018, 07:55 AM:
I need not remind anyone here that Loco is the well known Smoke Dancer from the first campout. I will never forget that night. Wish we had taped it!
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on September 27, 2018, 07:12 PM:
That Uncle Jay is a sneaky one. I never even knew there was such a thing as a bottomless Dixie cup of whiskey!!
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