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Freedom Train 12/11/2016

ShawnP
Member
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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!

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Today's Celebrations:

Yaya2.6.10- 2500 Days

 

  ihateit- 600 Days

 

Rox.j1962- 400 Days

 

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We encourage you to come aboard today! Shout out your personal milestones, those of your friends, and show pride in your quit: 2 days, 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!!!!!!    -Shawn

 

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, Tommy 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.

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Daily Freedom Train Conductors

Sunday: Pir8fan

Monday: YoungAtHeart

Tuesday: JACKIE

Wednesday: Jennifer72113

Thursday: Terrie

Friday: Smorgy

Saturday:Shawn

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16 Comments
ShawnP
Member

Good morning! I am filling in for Tommy this morning. He's having technical difficulties. Congratulations to all!!! I will be serving breakfast  then i have to run along. I am greeting this morning at church and still need to get ready. Have a wonderful, relaxing day!

ShawnP
Member

JACKIE1-25-15
Member

Thanks Shawn for getting the train started Congrats to i hatei, Yayya an Fox j.  Hope to see you soon.Wow, some really great numbers.  I am on with 685 Days of Freedom.  i am so happy to be on he train. Toot Toot

c2q
Member

Thanks for the ride, Shawn. I hope Tommy's technical trouble are temporary. A hearty congratulations to everyone celebrating a milestone today, especially yaya, ihateit and rox.j! You are leaders of the pack. Would you mind hating me one of those sweet rolls?

Pops
Member

Good morning Shawn,

Thanks for conducting the train "again" today....geez, don't you get to catch a break around here?  As you can see, I am still at it like a dog on a bone today...again.  This work business is started to make me cave just a little.  I'm thinking that I will most likely hit the boss up for a day off in the middle of the week to get some r & r time for Sebastian & I.  15 hrs yesterday & 10, to 12 for today...?  Oh well, I will have some extra "Santa $s" to throw @ my brother & his wife this year...lol.

So today, Pops is riding the snowy express with 201 days of freedom...woo hoo!!!  I am sure looking forward to seeing you guys coming over the mountains to our neck of the woods in May for EX 5.  Won't that be a hoot?!  Well, I guess that I have to get back to the jobsite and herd up my cats and get an update of progress so far.  Thanks again, and please...enjoy your smokefree day.

Pops

freeneasy
Member

Thanks for filling in for Tommy, Shawn.  I'm still waking up and drinking my coffee I'm boarding with 1436 DOF. Here's a good mug for Tommy..

vanlil
Member

Thanks Shawn for conducting today.  I am hopping on today with 180 days of being cigarette free. Went to a party last night with a bunch of younger people.  NOT ONE PERSON smoked.  Amazing isn't it.. Felt soooo good not to have to sneak off somewhere to take a drag on the cancer stick.

Lillian  180 dof 

Silverstar
Member

Thanks for starting the train, Shawn, we appreciate you! 

Also, congrats to Yaya on, this is crazy-good, 2,500 Days of Freedom, you are rocking this!!!  ihateit, kudos to you on 600 Days, and Rox.j really great 400 days, so glad to be riding in such august company. 

Speaking of Days, I am riding with 65 Days Of Freedom for which I am truly thankful.  Let's Keep On Keeping ON!

Jacqueline

Jennifer-Quit
Member

Congratulations everyone!  955 days!

TerrieQuit
Member

Thanks so much for the great breakfast, Shawn and getting this train on the tracks! Great milestones today

Congratulations:

yaya with 2500 DOF

ihateit with 600 DOF

roxx.j with 400 DOF

and to all former smokers

Lillian, please scooch over a little so I can ride next to you with my 4 DOF!

Have a great day!

Don't Quit on your Quit!

Magstoyou
Member

Thanks Shawn for picking me up

I am aboard with 1244 Days of Freedom

Congratulations to all riding today

Mags

elvan
Member

Thanks for picking me up Shawn, I am late but I am here.  I am about to start baking and I really hope I can stand up for as long as it takes to get things done. 

Congratulations to Yaya, ihateit, and Rox.j on their amazing milestones.  Congratulations to everyone climbing aboard this glorious train that celebrates our freedom.

I am climbing aboard today with 1057 DOF.

Ellen

ihateit
Member

Thanks for the ride Shawn and the feast! I love eating breakfast all day! 600 days of freedom here! Proud  to be celebrating my 2nd holiday season as a nonsmoker! You are all my rock, thank you for remembering me today ❤️  

MarilynH
Member

The food looks scrumptious especially the dessert which is always my favorite , congrats to everyone on board , especially the wonderful milestones today , I am here with 881 DOF.

Strudel
Member

Congrats to all of the quitters here today! Thanks Shawn! 

Rox.j1962
Member
Thank you everyone for all the great support! I didn't know 400 days was a milestone but I am glad it is. Life without smoking is the best, no more having to go outside in the cold. I am not a slave any more.
About the Author
I am 51 yrs old and live in the Greater Cleveland area. I started smoking at a young age. I think it was more peer pressure at that time and just a few cigarettes a day until i became "LEGAL" to smoke. I then started smoking a pack or more a day, using stress as my excuse to smoke more. In reality, I realized after i quit smoking that there is no excuses for smoking. I am approaching 4 yrs next month, but I still have to work to protect my quit. I am here on Ex faithfully helping others and in return helps me. We call it here on Ex "Collateral Kindness" here is a link to my blog, 1 yr later that explained my trials in the the beginning of my quit. https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/ShawnP-blog/2013/03/14/one-year-later