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Freedom Train Friday!

smorgy8513
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‎02-26-2016 09:05 AM

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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!!

If you are new here, this vehicle provides an area for everyone to gather and 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 welcome 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"!           We will help you sort it out!

From time to time we do have questions about counting days. While we encourage everyone to celebrate everyday of their Freedom, here at the Freedom Train we count the days you have completed!   Tommy has shared this explanation:

“ For EXample I quit on 01/01/2010. On 12/31/2010 I had reached 365 days. However, I had not completed a year until 01/01/2011! Please feel free to address any questions or suggestions to me at any time.

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/people/pir8fan”      Thanks Tommy!

We encourage you to come aboard today!      Shout out your personal milestones, and those of your friends!         Show your pride in your quit!     2 Days, 200 Days or 2000 Days!            More, if you have them!  

Let us hear from you, and let us all celebrate our FREEDOM!!   Post pictures, share music and we love when people bring and share food!

IT IS PARTY TIME!!!

This Train is bound for FREEDOM from the Evils tobacco and smoking!!

 

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

ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ABOARD!!!!!!!!!             Conductor Sharon♥

 

OK,     everybody sing........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBWhh2F2x5I

It's going to be 50 degrees here in Minnesota tomorrow and I'm getting ready!

And we have a great celebration today........

msgardengirl has 800 days of Freedom!!!

So proud of you Lady!          You have had a rough year and you stuck to your quit.......now that's dedication!

Think we should have a healthy plate of fruits and good "stuff"

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And because Spring is almost here maybe an ice cream cone

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Isn't that pretty?

And a song to fit you........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x2tG4X0cdc

Celebrate yourself today dear Michele!!!

Since it is almost spring.......I think we should have a few ideas about what to do in the spring:

Here's one......and even how to do it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dFLeGRT0NQ

Guess what day it is........

C'mon.........GUESS!

OK,     Call our Tommy and see if he remembers this.......

Ready?

is it national bacon & egg day today?

So, we have to have bacon and eggs for breakfast

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ORRRRRRRR
 

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What else could we do for today......

Back to spring......

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So, come on board...........tell us your name........tell us your number.........

and what is favorite Spring Thing!

My name is Sharon.....I have 935 Days of Freedom.......and I would love to do this....

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NewMe
Member
‎02-26-2016 09:28 AM

Hi, I'm Karen. I have 189 DOF, and I love seeing the wildflowers here in central Texas.

   

bonniebee
Member
‎02-26-2016 09:49 AM

800 days is so AWESOME  Missgardengirl ! congrats !

My name is Bonnie and I have 383 fantastic days of freedom !

I celebrate all of us Ex'ers today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jennifer-Quit
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‎02-26-2016 09:59 AM

Congratulation to Msgardengirl and everyone else enjoying one more smoke free day!  I am riding with 666 days!  One of my favorite Spring-time things is:

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Kinterralynn
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‎02-26-2016 09:59 AM

My name is Heather and I've reached DAY 6 ! Woo Woo!!!    

My favorite Spring thing??? Serioiusly I can name just one?  Sorry, never going to happen.  Love everythng about Spring from the beautiful flowers, to the rain, and the bugs and the smell of fresh earth and let us not forget the best holiday of the year,  Easter!!!!

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ShawnP
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‎02-26-2016 10:16 AM

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ShawnP
Member
‎02-26-2016 10:17 AM

Here is my contrbution to this wonderful party1

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froguelady
Member
‎02-26-2016 11:39 AM

Congratulations to Mrsgardengirl with 800 days of being smoke FREE. Fantastic!!

Congrats on all on board today celebrating their quits be it one day or many, everyday smoke Free is a day to celebrate. 

Thanks for all the great food, I wondered what I was going to eat today.

I am on board with 1808 DOF.

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TerrieQuit
Member
‎02-26-2016 11:48 AM

Congratulations Msgardengirl on 800 days and way to go to everyone on your quits! My favorite spring thing is te planting, veggies and flowers!

 

Enjoy some cheese and bacon rolls!

I Won't Quit on my Quit!

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Magstoyou
Member
‎02-26-2016 12:25 PM

Good Morning

I am onboard with 955 Days of Freedom

Congratulations to Msgardengirl with 800 days-Wtg

My favorite spring thing is the wild flowers and especially -I love Daffidills

 

Mag

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MarilynH
Member
‎02-26-2016 12:43 PM

Congratulations to 800 splendiferous DOF Msgardengirl WTG, congrats to everyone on your awesome ongoing forever quits, I am here with 592 DOF. I was putting on my rubber boots in the Spring when the snow is finally melting and making drains with a big stick and getting the water to run off, I'm definitely a big kid now and I love getting the grandchildren to join in on the fun!

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Giulia
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‎02-26-2016 01:13 PM

Here's to the gardengirl!!!   

 

Some of our Daffies are in bloom!

I used to like to do this as a kid...

 

Cheers to all riders!

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elvan
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‎02-26-2016 01:29 PM

Congratulations to msgardengirl on 800 days!  I am so happy for you and so proud of you, I know you have had lots of challenges, glad you have valued your quit.

I am Ellen and I have 768 days of freedom!

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HealthyOrange
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‎02-26-2016 08:10 PM

Congratulation msgardengirl on your spectacular 800 days of freedom!  What an awesome milestone.  You must be very proud.  I am sorry that you have had a rough year, but very happy you stuck it out and remain true to your quit.  Way to go!

Jamie here with 212 wonderful days of freedom.  My favorite things about spring are the rain, warmer weather, beautiful flowers and return of life to nature.

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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.