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Archive of Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations

Freedom Train 2/24/17

smorgy8513
Member
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‎02-24-2017 08:33 AM

Good Morning Fellow EXer's 

The Freedom Train is on the tracks and prepared to make its daily run to freedom from smoking. Everyone is invited to come aboard to celebrate their own personal freedom and that of their friends!

Today's Celebrations

@mention look in the mirror......Celebrate YOU!

We encourage you to come aboard today! Shout out your personal milestones, those of your friends, and show pride in your quit: 1 day, 200 days or 2000 days, or more if you have them! Let us hear from you, and let us all celebrate our freedom. Post food and music - IT IS PARTY TIME! This train is bound for FREEDOM from the evils of tobacco and smoking.

 

"IF YOU ARE NOT RIDING WITH US, YOU ARE MISSING THE TRAIN"

ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ABOARD!!!!!!

 

What is the Freedom Train? More here

If you are new here, this vehicle provides a place for everyone to gather to celebrate the milestones and successes of those in our community. There are no tickets. The fuel for this locomotive is love and caring. The rides on this train are paid for in contributions to the quits of others! The only thing required to ride this train is a desire to breathe free. We encourage everyone to join in the celebration. No matter where you are in your quit, today is special, and is cause for celebration! Celebrate with others, and they will celebrate with you! There are no baggage fees; bring all your "EXtra baggage" and we will help you sort it out.

 

How do I count my days? 

Your quit info is here

From time to time we have questions about counting days. While we encourage everyone to celebrate every day of their freedom, here on the Freedom Train we count the days you have completed. For example, pir8fan quit on 01/01/2010. On 12/31/2010 he had reached 365 days. However, he had not completed a year until 01/01/2011.

 

Where can I sign up?

You can register for the Freedom Train here.

 

Have a question?

Please feel free to address any questions or suggestions to Pir8fan (Tommy) at any time.

Daily Freedom Train Conductors

Sunday: pir8fan

Monday: Youngatheart.7.4.12

Tuesday: JACKIE1-25-15

Wednesday: Jennifer_Quit_05-01-14

Thursday: Terrie_Quit

Friday: smorgy8513

Saturday: ShawnP

21 Comments
MarilynH
Member
‎02-24-2017 08:46 AM

It's soooooooo good to see you smorgy8513 ,I've been thinking about you alot the last few days, congrats to you and all of us Exers on our glorious quits, I think I am on my 956th smoke free day and smiling.

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JACKIE1-25-15
Member
‎02-24-2017 08:54 AM

I was waiting fo rthe train.  Thanks for picking me up.  I am on with 760 days of Freedom.  Congrats to all. 

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smorgy8513
Member
‎02-24-2017 08:56 AM

Thought I should add the mirror so you don't have to get up and walk to the bathroom just yet:

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And of course we have to go the dining car for our Community Breakfast time:

Already some people here but we can join them.......I'll sit with that nice young man in the brown suit on the left.

Ideas for breakfast?

Then there is the special IHOP breakfast.....

Here's what I'm going to have:

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While you're eating here are a couple of riddles for you to ponder:

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So, today......asking for riddles from the EX community.

Come and ride, share your congrats, share YOUR DOF number......tell us a riddle!!!!

My name is Sharon and I have 1299 DOF...

BTW....yesterday was my Kali's 7th birthday......she wouldn't eat the treat I bought for her.

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Isn't she a cutie??????

JACKIE1-25-15
Member
‎02-24-2017 08:59 AM

Okay now that I looked it is actually 761, can't keep up. 

Jennifer-Quit
Member
‎02-24-2017 09:05 AM

Good Morning All - Thanks for the ride and the good company!  Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday!

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Pops
Member
‎02-24-2017 09:18 AM

Thanks for the ride....I needed it this morning....I need to congratulate everyone here on a remarkable ride they are on in this journey from nicotine....I am riding today with 277 days of freedom from the chains of nicotine addiction!!!!! Yay!!!!!

Pops

food for thought?......

Flush those smokes down the toilet now!

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smorgy8513
Member
‎02-24-2017 09:19 AM

Mortalzeus
Member
‎02-24-2017 10:06 AM

What an exciting train today!  Thank You for picking me up and just can't wait to did into that yummy looking waffle  I am riding with 126 DOF (NML) and looking forward to another day!

elvan
Member
‎02-24-2017 10:14 AM

Thanks for picking me up this morning.  I work Saturdays and Sundays so I have MY Friday on Sunday..TGIS?  Hope everyone has a wonderful day, I am boarding today with 1132 DOF.

Ellen

kristen-9-7-15
Member
‎02-24-2017 10:16 AM

Thanks for the ride and congrats to everyone!

~Kristen~

536 DOF

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vanlil
Member
‎02-24-2017 10:16 AM

Hopping on the train on this beautiful dry sunny day in Key West

Lillian 251 dof

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TerrieQuit
Member
‎02-24-2017 10:17 AM

Good morning Sharon and thanks for the ride! Congratulations to all former smokers! I just came from  The EX Cafe Fri 02.24.17 where I had some fine conversation and a cup of coffee! Now I am headed to the dining car to eat some of the fine breakfast, Sharon smorgy8513 has put out for us! Don't forget to The Daily Pledge February 2017 where the Friday’s Promise: Resilience is also available in my pledge! I am riding free with 79 days! Have a great day everyone!

~Terrie~

Lauralives
Member
‎02-24-2017 10:19 AM

Thank you for picking me up this morning!  It always feels good to know I have you all around me and we can support each other.  Fridays have been harder than the other days for me but I think I will let that go!!  Laura  25 dof

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Daniela2016
Member
‎02-24-2017 10:41 AM

Thanks Sharon for conducting today, I been onboard the whole night, reaching 350 DOF on the train.

But I was glad we stopped by the The EX Cafe  Fri 02.24.17‌, and the Daily Pledge‌, so we can pick up more members!

My word for the day; hopefully we'll do some walking, playing soccer, shopping this weekend? If not, at least getting our hair done!

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c2q
Member
‎02-24-2017 10:55 AM

thanks, Sharon smorgy8513‌ for another super duper Friday Train. I'm not very good with riddles, but here are some mirrors I love!

meWisconsin
Member
‎02-24-2017 11:42 AM

Jumping on today with 894 DOF. Congratulations to all riders today. Everyone have a fantastic smoke free Friday.

Terry

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terri54
Member
‎02-24-2017 12:19 PM

Glad to be free another day!

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Magstoyou
Member
‎02-24-2017 12:50 PM

Thanks for picking me up today Sharon

I am on board with 1319 Days Of Freedom.

Congratulations to all riding today!! Ya Us!!

Mags

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Yess
Member
‎02-24-2017 02:04 PM

I am on board; 2 days quit!  I am surprised how quickly positive things are changing with me, the main thing being that my breathing feels just a little deeper.  I use deep breathing to combat craves and it does work for me. The support here at EX is great, thank you everyone!

Pamela

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Daniela2016
Member
‎02-24-2017 02:36 PM

Yay for your 2 days Pamela, so glad to hear you are doing well!!!

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bonniebee
Member
‎02-24-2017 04:54 PM

food fruit.JPGHi Sharon Your kitty is very sweet Happy Birthday Kali (I have a sweet young niece named Kali !

I am celebrating 747 DOF and I congratulate all of our Ex'ers and all riding  the Train today ! Thanks for picking me up Sharon !!!!

I brought a healthy snack  for the late arrivals like me ! 

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About the Author
Gone but Not Forgotten. RIP I've thought so many times about quitting, done a few quits with the longest being 9 months. Blamed that relapse on my sister because she broke her hip. This time I feel different 8/5/13:The first day of my forever quit. About me? Well, I'm old enough that I am going to semi-retire (work 2 days per week) starting in October, 2013. I have 2 grown sons, 2 older sisters, 2 cats. I'm passionate about my work, love mystery books. I give all the glory for my work, any successes I may have to God and prayer. I have a lot of people praying for me right now and that is where I feel the strength. I also am finding strength, information and support from this site. I hope I can offer some of that to others when I get past the newbie stage. 9/4/13 30 days today!! I've learned so much since I've been coming here each morning (and sometimes at night). Words: choose, not try-----decision----not giving anything up, but gaining---I'm worth so much more than a cigarette. These are only a few of the pearls of wisdom that I've taken to heart. So many great people. I learn something each and every time I come on here. I'm learning about myself too. I teach clients everyday that feelings are feelings and ok to have, but I've always fought that concept myself. I heard when I was little "what have you got to cry about?" so I learned not to cry. If anger was shown it meant going back and shutting the door 10 times quietly or maybe getting the wrath of my parent. So, I learned not to cry, not to feel anger. I'm learning now that I have those feelings and that smoking pushed them aside and down. They are there and real. Now I'm trying to learn how to show and express them instead of going off by myself for a smoke. I have supporters. The biggest pride is what I feel in myself. With each day I wake up I can say "Today is day ____" and I feel proud. Not the kind of pride like I could never fail. That is a realization and why I need to be aware and conscious each moment. No, smoking doesn't solve anything. And today I am proof that I can go on without the crutch of a cigarette! 8/5/17 4 Years Quit!!! Who would have "thunk" it? I never took responsibility for my relapses, always blamed whatever it was that occurred. So, when I quit on 8/5/13 I knew I REALLY wanted it to work, knew that I needed as much support as I could get but I think deep down I was afraid this one wouldn't take either. So, I did as much positive as I could: Chantix, prayer, atomic fire balls, telling friends AND coming to the EX many times throughout the day. The people here became my friends as well as my family. I could share when I was struggling and get encouragement. Have there been struggles in my life since then that would have "caused" me to smoke in the past? Of course! Life goes on and troubles happen even when you don't smoke. I lost my sister who was also my best friend, my diagnosis of lung cancer and the treatment that has gone on since then (dr tells me "not curable, but treatable"). Would smoking make any of those things better? OF COURSE NOT! But when you're an addict the brain tells tons of lies to you..... Newbies: use the resources that the EX provides to you and you will have major milestones too. I thank my family here and love each and every one of you that have helped me! Too many names to mention.