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Hello & welcome. Many QSMB peeps here for sure

It's your 2nd statement I be-leaf

I remember thinking that time had stopped in the early days of my quit! That too will pass. You and Rusty are doing great - hang in and ride the waves of craves. That's how you get through it

You know my support is rock solid P and I also knew others here would very much like to support you as well. Stay close to us here while you work through this life event. You are never alone, even though we may be "virtual friends" that doesn't mean we don't care deeply about our family members here

Looks like game 7 for this series Leaf VS Boston. Leafs did well to get this far considering they were down 3 games to 1 earlier in the series. They are playing in Boston though so ........... I wouldn't be betting real money on the Leafs! Hey! Was that you I saw the other night in the crowd?

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Wow - sounds like a lot to deal with but you know what? If you can get through all that then you are showing your commitment and strength to deal with your quit. Stay strong my friend. All these things will change and improve with time. Your quit should still be job 1 for you right now as it may save your life. It will certainly improve the quality of it - that's for sure.

Seems this guy was just a nut-bar. No indication of any Political Terror stuff going on for this one. I can't believe the cop took this guy down without a shot even fired after the guy put his hand in his pocket and told the cop he had a gun. Cop said "I don't care!" and kept his gun trained on him telling him to get on the ground. Guy pulled out a cell phone and made like he was aiming it at the cop. Cop still didn't shoot him - wow! Can't say I would have had that kind of restraint. The accused was in court this morning for official charges. Haven't heard what they are yet but suspect multiple 1st degree murder charges. I just hope they don't let him off on an NCR basis (Not Criminally Responsible due to mental defect). I can't see how they would on this one but, it does happen often here in Canada. They're pretty soft on crime when it comes to the courts here. All the EMS, Cops, fire people and even random people at the scene did an amazing job calmly trying to give aid to those injured and dying on the street. Big props to all those who were there giving assistance So sad because it was just so random. Wrong place, wrong time and you were just mowed down

I just realized this morning that the Toronto Maple Leafs played a do or die game 6 against Boston last night and actually won. I didn't even watch it They will be playing in a winner take all Game 7 tomorrow I think, in Boston. My daughter texted me and told me I can't start watching them now because if I do, I'll jinx them - LOL. I wouldn't be putting any money on them in any case. Surprised they made it this far after being down 3 games to 1 in a best of 7 series

Yes it is simple and fragile all at the same time but it's your addiction that makes those thoughts of "just one" so appealing and convincing. Education about the addiction can help you anticipate these issues and then you are better prepared to deal with them. That's where the simple part comes in .... just N.O.P.E. every day

I'm getting confused with all the support groups but .... isn't that a good thing? The more support we have the better! I don;t care what the group name is only that everyone is supporting our common goal - stopping our participation in this deadly addiction! Welcome aboard the Quit Train Rusty! Stay active here - it will help you more than you may think

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^^^ This!

Enjoy your time off Joe! I know I really enjoyed a little R & R recently. It's a really good break and helps you to reset your focus on return to the real world

Crossing the street to pledge my daily NOPE! Oh, and I feel special because I have a tan and there's still snow on the ground

He was a great guy to have on "your team"!! He's all in no matter where he plays I think. I'm not sure if he has anything left or not but if he does, fasten your seat belt because he will entertain you no doubt

Hey JB! I was just on holiday and I was watching people in smoking areas where ever I went and was glad I wasn't one of them and proud that I no longer HAD to huddle around some ashtray that was placed in that undesirable spot to catch the ash from those deadly cancer sticks but then, one day I was walking along somewhere and out of the blue, there was a crushed out cigarette on the ground, maybe only 1/4 smoked. I focused on the crushed cigarette and I momentarily wished I had a lighter so I could pick up that crushed cig. and light it up right then and there. All this was in one instantaneous thought that maybe lasted 5 seconds; if that? My point here is that those random thoughts keep happening long after we've quit. They just don't last as long and become easier and easier to dismiss the longer we stay quit. Just don't get cocky and act on them. Others have done that and you know where those stories end up. Best to just stay quit while it's relatively easy to do so

You are in the thick of it now Sunny! Don't worry though, it's doable and you can get through this just like we all have done. Focus on your quit as the number 1 priority for now. Take it a day or even an hour at a time. I remember that lack of concentration well in my own early quit. It's debilitating but it will get better and go away. It's just a reminder of how powerful this addiction really is. It has ruled your every move and now you're denying it .... ha, ha! Good for you! Your kicking it's a*s and it doesn't like it.

I should have stayed on holiday -2

Or, the famous Bautista "Bat Flip" incident in the 2015 American League Division Series against Texas Rangers that fueled an ongoing feud between Toronto & Texas! It was great to see as a Blue Jays fan - not so much from the Rangers point of view - lol