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I need to introduce our newest little girl… meet JoJo! that’s the name she came with! we consider her a rescue.she came from a breeding program. She is trained VERY well! Except she hasn’t been socialized. Whenever anyone gets near her, she starts shaking and hides behind one of us. we think maybe she was kept in a room with the little ones and never around people. She only had 2 litters but the last one there was 10 in the litter! . she has come a long way and is a very affectionate pup (to us) all she wants to do is sit on a lap and snuggle!

Thanks everyone! I spent all day outside working (in mid 20* temps! ). I did forget that it was my quit date, but a toad hopped onto my Facebook page and reminded me! As always….even though it’s never even a thought anymore…..it’s still 1 day at a time… to all the newbies…listen to all the advise…we have all been where you are. Something will click and your quit will grow!

This is my 9th smoke free October! Still ridding the rails!

Still around sometimes……

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Almost Feb. but here trying to stay warm! (-5*F this morning! )

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I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We had all the kids together for the first time in 3 years! There is now 24 of us! if I can attach a couple pics, one will be the annual “group photo” and one of our youngest granddaughter and grandson.( Laney and Nolan)

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I’m checking in… again! in a few days (4) I will be hitting my 8 year anniversary… couldn’t have done it without the great folks here! Thanks everyone!

Happy Birthday, Nancy!

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Wow!!! Thanks Doreeen...and,thanks to everyone! I don’t stop by too often, and was surprised to see this! I remember early in the quit that milestones were a very important part of moving forward. The final reward is that it takes something like this to even remind me that I used to be a smoker! It’s such a distant memory. I owe all my success to the wonderful people on this board for keeping me focused! And, yes, we have another grandson due to make an appearance March 1st! The numbers are still a little off, 8 granddaughters and soon to be 2 grandsons, but everyone is happy and healthy so I would say the numbers are pretty great! I may be popping in a little more often in the weeks to come. Dec.30th I have to have rotator cuff surgery and the Doc says I will be off of work for 3months before I can return to light duty...then 6 months of PT! I’m not one who sits still very good, so this is going to be an extremely long 3 months! My wife already informed me that she is buying a roll of duct tape so she can tape my arm to my side so I don’t screw anything up...lol To all you newbies.... take your quit one day at a time... and if that gets hard to do...take it hour by hour...do whatever you need to do so that you can succeed. Remember...you are not quitting...you DID quit...keep it going!

I coulda swore I was 18... hmmm... I think math is different on that side of the pond! (sent you a message) 8

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