Your greatest accomplishment

kgraybill · 10-23-2008, 07:22 PM

Tell us your greatest accomplishment.

Mine is:
I have been alcohol free for 15 years

. I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around.
I quit on wedding day in 1993. No pressure from anyone, I just knew that I had to do it. God does answer prayers. No 12 step programs needed no dt's. I have not wanted to have a real drink since.

I still like the taste of beer so I keep a six pack of Becks non alcoholic around to enjoy with my evening stogie.

MTB996 · 10-23-2008, 07:26 PM

Congrats on the sobriety accomplishment. I quit cigs cold turkey (2 packs/day) the day my wife told me she was pregnant, cause I always told her I would. Haven't had one since.

My biggest accomplishment is probably my boys- twins, almost 3 years old and pretty damn cute.

elderboy02 · 10-23-2008, 07:31 PM

Congrats on your accomplishment!

My greatest achievement would be completing High School and College with great grades and getting a good job.

gettysburgfreak · 10-23-2008, 07:31 PM

One of only 5 people to be selected as an intern at the Gettysburg National Military Park and then returning as a seasonal ranger.

Playing four years of college baseball and graduating on time with a 3.0

macms · 10-23-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgraybill

Tell us your greatest accomplishment.

Mine is:
I have been alcohol free for 15 years

. I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around.
I quit on wedding day in 1993. No pressure from anyone, I just knew that I had to do it. God does answer prayers. No 12 step programs needed no dt's. I have not wanted to have a real drink since.

I still like the taste of beer so I keep a six pack of Becks non alcoholic around to enjoy with my evening stogie.

This past June marked my 32nd year of sobriety. Unlike you, I needed a little help.

Scottw · 10-23-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by macms

This past June marked my 32nd year of sobriety. Unlike you, I needed a little help.

Congrats t you both, amazing accomplishments indeed!!! Mine are my beautiful wife and children. Need to cut back on the wine though

10-23-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kgraybill

I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around.

Uh, I'll be right back. [mrreindeer leaves room, gulps heard from kitchen, lasting a long time, where the heell is he...comes back with foam on his upper brow]. Last one I promise.

Not to make light, I'm just in a weird mood. 15 years, that's awesome.

I'm a weekend warrior myself, with cigars & booze. I probably drink too much myself though.

Great idea for a thread...the one greatest thing...I really think it was marrying my wife. Sure, it could be the job which I love, however stressful, because each day is pretty exciting and always offers up new challenges, and I do find it very rewarding. But I'd say it's finding the love of my life back in 1999 at, um, a bar that you may have seen in the movie 'Swingers', The Derby out in Los Feliz (California). I was blessed that day and also the day I lost her number and found her as she said she was listed, in the phonebook.

I've been married now 6 years and honestly, it is the best thing I've ever done. I won't bore you with any more.

10-23-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgraybill

Tell us your greatest accomplishment.

Mine is:
I have been alcohol free for 15 years

. I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around.
I quit on wedding day in 1993. No pressure from anyone, I just knew that I had to do it. God does answer prayers. No 12 step programs needed no dt's. I have not wanted to have a real drink since.

I still like the taste of beer so I keep a six pack of Becks non alcoholic around to enjoy with my evening stogie.

God was lookin out for you man, congrats.

well mine probably is quiting cigs and droping weight.

JE3146 · 10-23-2008, 08:11 PM

I climbed a mountain (South Sister) and completed a 54 mile backpacking trip through the 3 Sisters wilderness area in Oregon, 5 months after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 14 and I did it with my father beside me. Did it even though the Dr's said it couldn't be done.

I later told this story at a Gala for the JDRF in Portland as an 'inspirational speech' where it raised over 40k$ for researching a cure.

Mugen910 · 10-23-2008, 08:15 PM

Completion of Parris Island Marine Corps Boot Camp and in a close second would be Completion of the Boston Marathon.

Congrats to all on your accomplishments.

Da Klugs · 10-23-2008, 08:19 PM

3 are tied. Jane, Kait, Hallie

Bunch of business stuff but it is a poor second place.

Old Sailor · 10-23-2008, 08:40 PM

Made Bosun on my ship.

and as my most senior deckhand says.....didn't wake up dead!

Steve · 10-24-2008, 03:00 PM

16 years with my wife

and a beautiful little girl

GKitty · 10-24-2008, 03:14 PM

I just want to add my congratulations to everyone on their accomplishments. Just reminds me what a wonderful group of people have gathered here to share their passion for cigars.

10-24-2008, 04:19 PM

Spent my teens and twenties chasing the Grateful Dead around. I think the only drug I never did was heroin(extreme fear of needles). Drugs were my life.
It's a miracle I never killed myself. Gave it all up on Labor Day weekend 1994 and been clean ever since. I met the best thing that ever happened to me and been married to her for 13 years. God has been great to me!

taltos · 10-24-2008, 04:55 PM

My marriage lasting 27 years.

10-24-2008, 05:05 PM

My marriage to and love for the same woman since 4/25/75, our two sons 29 and 24 and my honorable discharge after three years of Fun in the Sun of Fort Hood, TX with the 545th MP Company of the 1st Cav Div.

massphatness · 10-25-2008, 02:51 PM

Finding Grace.

14holestogie · 10-25-2008, 03:44 PM

35 years of wedded bliss to a very understanding woman (It's not in my genes...all my siblings are on numbers 2 , 3 or 4), blessing me with 2 wonderful children who in turn have blessed me with 8 grandchildren.
I'm not sure it's my accomplishment, but I'm happy to be the recipient.

shilala · 04-16-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by macms

This past June marked my 32nd year of sobriety. Unlike you, I needed a little help.

On April 5th, I had 7 years. I needed lots of help. Still do every single day. Thank God all you earth people are here for me to lean on.

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Finding Grace.

Me too, Vinny. Me too.
I couldn't get by for a single moment without it.

10-23-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
kgraybill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Ellenwood, Georgia Posts: 181 Trading: (0)	Your greatest accomplishment Tell us your greatest accomplishment. Mine is: I have been alcohol free for 15 years. I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around. I quit on wedding day in 1993. No pressure from anyone, I just knew that I had to do it. God does answer prayers. No 12 step programs needed no dt's. I have not wanted to have a real drink since. I still like the taste of beer so I keep a six pack of Becks non alcoholic around to enjoy with my evening stogie. __________________ Ken

10-23-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Congrats on the sobriety accomplishment. I quit cigs cold turkey (2 packs/day) the day my wife told me she was pregnant, cause I always told her I would. Haven't had one since. My biggest accomplishment is probably my boys- twins, almost 3 years old and pretty damn cute.

10-23-2008, 07:31 PM	#3
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Congrats on your accomplishment! My greatest achievement would be completing High School and College with great grades and getting a good job.

10-23-2008, 07:31 PM	#4
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment One of only 5 people to be selected as an intern at the Gettysburg National Military Park and then returning as a seasonal ranger. Playing four years of college baseball and graduating on time with a 3.0 __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

10-23-2008, 08:11 PM	#9
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment I climbed a mountain (South Sister) and completed a 54 mile backpacking trip through the 3 Sisters wilderness area in Oregon, 5 months after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 14 and I did it with my father beside me. Did it even though the Dr's said it couldn't be done. I later told this story at a Gala for the JDRF in Portland as an 'inspirational speech' where it raised over 40k$ for researching a cure.

10-23-2008, 08:15 PM	#10
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Completion of Parris Island Marine Corps Boot Camp and in a close second would be Completion of the Boston Marathon. Congrats to all on your accomplishments. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-23-2008, 08:19 PM	#11
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment 3 are tied. Jane, Kait, Hallie Bunch of business stuff but it is a poor second place. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

10-23-2008, 08:40 PM	#12
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,213 Trading: (22)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Made Bosun on my ship. and as my most senior deckhand says.....didn't wake up dead! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

10-24-2008, 03:00 PM	#13
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment 16 years with my wife and a beautiful little girl __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

10-24-2008, 03:14 PM	#14
GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment I just want to add my congratulations to everyone on their accomplishments. Just reminds me what a wonderful group of people have gathered here to share their passion for cigars. __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

10-24-2008, 04:19 PM	#15
Cigarmark Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Spent my teens and twenties chasing the Grateful Dead around. I think the only drug I never did was heroin(extreme fear of needles). Drugs were my life. It's a miracle I never killed myself. Gave it all up on Labor Day weekend 1994 and been clean ever since. I met the best thing that ever happened to me and been married to her for 13 years. God has been great to me!

10-24-2008, 04:55 PM	#16
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment My marriage lasting 27 years.

10-24-2008, 05:05 PM	#17
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your greatest accomplishment My marriage to and love for the same woman since 4/25/75, our two sons 29 and 24 and my honorable discharge after three years of Fun in the Sun of Fort Hood, TX with the 545th MP Company of the 1st Cav Div.

10-25-2008, 02:51 PM	#18
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Finding Grace. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

10-25-2008, 03:44 PM	#19
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment 35 years of wedded bliss to a very understanding woman (It's not in my genes...all my siblings are on numbers 2 , 3 or 4), blessing me with 2 wonderful children who in turn have blessed me with 8 grandchildren. I'm not sure it's my accomplishment, but I'm happy to be the recipient.