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shilala
04-05-2012, 07:42 AM
By the Grace of God, I've spent 9 years free of alcohol.
I still go to meetings regular, Monday and Thursday at 10:00 am. I'm on my way shortly.
Life sure does suck a whole lot less on the outside of the bottle. These days it amazes me how I couldn't live a minute without it. It'd be like a bad dream, but after being drunk for 25 years, it's really not possible to forget.
I certainly don't miss all the wonderful fringe benefits that went along with it. It's good to feel good, and it's even better to be at peace.

Coach Deg
04-05-2012, 07:43 AM
Congratulations! Keep it up!

kelmac07
04-05-2012, 07:44 AM
Congrats Scott!! Way to stay strong brother. :tu :tu

Islayphile
04-05-2012, 07:44 AM
Congrats Scott

E.J.
04-05-2012, 07:45 AM
Congrats, Scott Good on you!

Jasonw560
04-05-2012, 07:47 AM
Congrats, and happy anniversary. One day at a time.

CigarSquid
04-05-2012, 07:48 AM
Nice milestone. Congrats on all the hard work you have done and continue to do! Continue to enjoy the new life you have paved!!

jluck
04-05-2012, 07:50 AM
Congrats Scott! I'm over two years dry myself and yes it does feel great.

Ogre
04-05-2012, 07:51 AM
Congrats brother. That is a major achievement.

Chainsaw13
04-05-2012, 07:58 AM
Congrats Scott. :tu

hotreds
04-05-2012, 08:00 AM
Congratulations to you, brother!

Blak Smyth
04-05-2012, 08:03 AM
Congrats Scott, I still feel bad for sending you beer :td

Dave128
04-05-2012, 08:04 AM
That's awesome, Scott! Congratulations!

chaase321
04-05-2012, 08:07 AM
Way to go to you Scott! Good job manning up and doing the right thing to free yourself from the bottle. Congrats, and keep up the good work bud :tu

emopunker2004
04-05-2012, 08:22 AM
Grats Scott! Just think, you pretty much bought that CNC machine with the money you woulda used on booze :tu

Congrats Scott, I still feel bad for sending you beer :td

I'm sure it's ok Shane. You did it in good faith I'm sure :tu

G G
04-05-2012, 08:22 AM
Awesome, congrats Scott.

Da Klugs
04-05-2012, 08:25 AM
COngratulations.

kugie
04-05-2012, 08:33 AM
Congrats, man and Easy does it.

SteelCityBoy
04-05-2012, 08:43 AM
Proud of you Scott! Congrats and keep on living life to the fullest my brother! :tu

yourchoice
04-05-2012, 08:46 AM
Congratulations, Scott!

PCR
04-05-2012, 08:49 AM
Scott, kicking that demon's butt is hard but you have prevailed. I'm very proud of you! One day at a time, life is better outside of that bottle. A big slap on the back for you!!

Boz
04-05-2012, 08:49 AM
Congratulations Scott, well done brother :tu

Eleven
04-05-2012, 08:53 AM
3287.25 days, 1 day at a time!

Impressive!

Whee
04-05-2012, 08:59 AM
Happy Anniversary!

tengel78
04-05-2012, 09:34 AM
Congrats Scott!

shilala
04-05-2012, 09:38 AM
Congrats Scott, I still feel bad for sending you beer :td
I already told you it ain't no thing. You're sure not the first guy that offered me a drink, and you certainly won't be the last, my friend.
My step-daughter's boyfriend Andrew drank that bottle, he was absolutely thrilled. It made me happy to share. You done good, my friend. :tu

GreekGodX
04-05-2012, 09:45 AM
Congratulations Scott!

icehog3
04-05-2012, 10:10 AM
I haven't known you for 9 years yet, Scott, but I am proud of your accomplishment just the same. A non-alcoholic "cheers" to you, My Friend. :chr

awsmith4
04-05-2012, 10:12 AM
Congratulations Scott!

ArgusP2
04-05-2012, 10:37 AM
Monumental congratulations Scott! Indeed an achievement to be proud of!

357
04-05-2012, 10:43 AM
Congrats Scott. My great uncle has been sober over 30 years and still wears his necklace with the date of his first day of sobriety on it. It is a life changer for you and everyone who cares about you. Keep it up.

BigAsh
04-05-2012, 10:44 AM
:tu:tu ...nuff said!

Remo
04-05-2012, 10:45 AM
Congrats Scott :tu

racerX
04-05-2012, 10:54 AM
Very happy for you

Steve
04-05-2012, 10:56 AM
:tu:tu :banger

skullnrose
04-05-2012, 11:03 AM
Congratulations Scott!

poker
04-05-2012, 11:06 AM
Congrats Scott! I been free since 1-27-90

RevSmoke
04-05-2012, 11:13 AM
Congratulations. Will keep you in my prayers for many more years.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

lilninjabuddy
04-05-2012, 11:21 AM
Congratulations! Man, what better way to head into Good Friday than with the realization that through Christ, all things are possible!

jjirons69
04-05-2012, 12:26 PM
Great job, Scott!!

Now if you can just stop your smoking, gardening, and building-everything-in-sight habits, you'll have tons more money left.

Right, I know...

maninblack
04-05-2012, 12:27 PM
Congrats brother! Very big milestone. Keep up the good fight.

SvilleKid
04-05-2012, 12:44 PM
Congratulation, Scott! Truly a milestone, every day! Keep it up!

smitty81
04-05-2012, 12:46 PM
Good job man.

JoeCool87TC
04-05-2012, 04:13 PM
Nicely done, Scott. Keep up the good work!

Now go have a nice cigar! -(P

big pete
04-05-2012, 05:35 PM
Good stuff Scott!

Stephen
04-05-2012, 05:43 PM
Quitter.;)

Congratulations, brother.

MrClean
04-05-2012, 08:03 PM
Congrats Scott, I've witnessed the struggle first hand and you my friend are one of the strong ones. Keep up the fight brother!

Scottw
04-05-2012, 08:19 PM
Congrats Scott!

forgop
04-05-2012, 08:35 PM
Congrats. I have a lot of respect for those who admit they have a problem and try like hell to be sober. I attended an AA meeting as part of a mental health clinical and it really is sad to hear them talk about how they hurt themselves and friends/family because of their addictions.

SmokeyJoe
04-05-2012, 09:36 PM
Proud of you, Scott! Keep up the good work. :ss

LigaPrivadaT84
04-05-2012, 10:33 PM
Wow, that's quite the record and accomplishment; hope you keep it up for another 9.
:tu

Cenookie
04-05-2012, 10:34 PM
Congratulations Scott, "one day at a time" really does work!!

joeobx
04-05-2012, 10:45 PM
Congratulations Scott. God will never burden you with more than you can handle as long as your man enough to ask for his help.

CigarNut
04-05-2012, 10:49 PM
Congratulations Scott!

blugill
04-06-2012, 07:10 AM
The brother deserves some serious love!

BigCat
04-06-2012, 07:13 AM
Great milestone, Scott! Congratulations and good luck on many more.

jledou
04-06-2012, 08:39 AM
Congratulations Scott!

sofaman
04-07-2012, 06:25 AM
Congrats Brother its been one hell of a ride!!!!!!!!!!!

shilala
04-07-2012, 06:48 AM
Congrats Brother its been one hell of a ride!!!!!!!!!!!
That it has, my brother. It's a good thing I had good friends to get my by. :)

Apexkingjusto
04-08-2012, 07:32 PM
Congrats bro...I actually am also celebrating...10 on the 2nd. It's like another life.

Mikey202
04-08-2012, 07:40 PM
Good for you ,man!!!! You have my respect.:tu

EricF
04-08-2012, 08:05 PM
Congrats Scott on an awesome accomplishment!!! :tu

Keep it up!!!

tedrodgerscpa
04-08-2012, 08:13 PM
Congrats! I know it isn't easy, but am glad to hear you are at peace.