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Origin of the Freedom Train

ShawnP
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‎10-12-2016 11:16 AM

I have been working with Mark on getting the Freedom train blogs together to get moved to the new platform soon and I came across this blog that Pir8fan (Tommy) posted. I have been a conductress for a few years now and just seeing this blog. Here is the repost......

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/pir8fan-blog/2012/01/20/origin-of-the-freedom-train

Origin of the Freedom Train

January 19, 2012

"I was talking on the phone today with a very Dear Friend! At one point she ask me about the origin of the Freedom Train! It seems she had read an inaccurate account of it's birth! Nothing new there! This question comes up from time to time, and I have never addressed it in a blog before! So here is the true story of the birth of the Train!

The term Freedom Train has been around for a long time! I think it was used to describe the Underground Railroad that took slaves to Freedom back in the 1800's! The place that I got the name, was from a blog written by my friend. and quit buddy Joe! Joe and I quit on the same day. In the beginning we EXchanged messages a lot! Back in April 2010, on our 100 day celebration Joe wrote a blog that I will link to at the end of this missive! In the blog you will note that he said "I help myself the most by helping others.." And at the end he said "God bless to all of us as we continue the journey on the freedom train."

So without reservation I give Joe all the credit for the idea of the Freedom Train! In a blog on New Years Eve  2010, I said "I care about every one of you who are seeking freedom! I will drive the train at this railroad to freedom". All aboard!! And bring your extra baggage! We will help you sort it out!" Thus, from Joe's thought and my pronouncement The Train was born! A short time later it became a cyber reality!

So for all who are interested, that is the true story of our beloved Train! Straight from the horse's mouth! Please enjoy Joe's blog at this link!   Thanks!!         Tommy

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/Joe57-blog/2010/04/11/at-100-days-some-simple-things-i-have...

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TerrieQuit
Member
‎10-12-2016 01:22 PM

Very Cool Shawn! Thank you so much for sharing! I'll bet there are all kinds of stuff in those old blogs! Have fun!

Don't Quit on your Quit!

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mary242
Member
‎10-12-2016 02:47 PM

Happy you are the conductress now, but where is Tommy?

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c2q
Member
‎10-12-2016 02:53 PM

I was just wondering the other day how the train got started. Thanks to everyone involved. It's a powerful tool, and much fun to ride.

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MarilynH
Member
‎10-12-2016 07:53 PM

Thank you Shawn for sharing, I think it's great and I imagine Tommy is enjoying his cruise by now. 🙂

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Strudel
Member
‎10-12-2016 09:18 PM

Thanks Shawn! 

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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