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Got a family tree littered with alcoholics including my brother and cousin who is like a brother. We had the exact same drinking habits as teenagers back in the '70's; pretty much to unconsciousness most weekends. Next morning first thing they would do is check the fridge to see if there was any beer left, not me, ya couldn't pay me to drink just then. That weren't willpower on my part, just preference, they both craved alcohol and I didn't. Long way of saying that I believe genetics plays a big part in it. FWIW both of 'em have been clean and sober for decades now, and both still go to meetings. Anyways Travis, I am happy for you that you seen what was happening before you lost everything. Now GFY Birdwatcher
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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Fine business Travis, Keep coming back (To the rooms for sure and here if you can).
Please don't feed the trolls!
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Booze has ruined a lot of lives. At times my profession has given me pause.
Ultimately, how you let booze affect your life is a choice. Happy to hear you are making the right one.
“Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”
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Hang in there Travis, I watched family members go thru this and it wasn't easy but they are all glad they did!
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Glad to see you're back and hope things go well.
During this election season there has been too much arguing and sniping on this forum. We need all the help we can get when it comes to a quick wit and sense of humor. You have both in spades.
Those who must raise their voice to get their point across are generally not intelligent enough to do so in any other way.
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Travis,
I always figured you were a better man than what you displayed on the Fire. Congratulations on your positive steps toward bringing the better you to the surface.
Best of luck with your project.
You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it.
You cannot over estimate the unimportance of nearly everything. John Maxwell
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One day at a time Friend! Do it for your self & Your Family! A Happy Easter to you and Good Luck!
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Godspeed, seriously. Happy Easter.
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Yep... From now on GFY will only mean Good For You.
Hunt with Class and Classics
Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray
Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”
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Good for you, Travis.
You are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. Your whole attitude and outlook toward life will change. You will not regret the past or wish to shut the door on it. And you'll soon realize that God is doing for you that which you could not do for yourself.
But I'm sure you already know that.
Last edited by IndyCA35; 03/27/16.
Don't blame me. I voted for Trump.
Democrats would burn this country to the ground, if they could rule over the ashes.
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Travis,
I always figured you were a better man than what you displayed on the Fire. I think you just proved that with the first post. Be strong for your family. And for yourself. PM if you need to talk.
Me solum relinquatis
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Best wishes and best of luck in your fight. It's a tough fight.
I know.
You can roll a turd in peanuts, dip it in chocolate, and it still ain't no damn Baby Ruth.
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I'm beginning to understand how so many of the members here have been taken in by Trump.
I'm better when I move.
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Happy to see you're doing ok and on the right path. Stay strong.
Last edited by NVhntr; 03/27/16.
Let's Go Brandon! FJB
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Sounds like you are on the right track. Stay strong and you can beat this.
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I am pumped to hear that you are doing better and have developed a game plan on recovery. I am pulling for you and wish you and your family all the best. Prayers and good wishes for all of you.
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I'm beginning to understand how so many of the members here have been taken in by Trump. Right, caution is the word here. If this is a gag, it's in damn poor taste.
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Git 'er done...
Glad to see you back on here. You got this..
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Happy Easter Travis.
Never felt an apology was due in my direction and only accept it because it is important to you, which I respect.
We're more than good. And way to go. Need anything, holler.
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Thomas Paine
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