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Mike in Mass · 03-18-2015, 12:03 PM

Yes .Well done . . my oldest brother,, I visit in a cemetary because of his drinking. . my little brother bought his 35 coupe off his widow, because he didn,t want to see it coming down the road without him in it .A grand a month for 21 months . hopfully one of his 3 kids will want ther dads car somday . and the middle brother just got his 14 year madalion ,or I would be visiting a rock to see him too. we all need to stop and think somtimes . .glad your still here brothers mp

Bob NH · 03-18-2015, 12:05 PM

I also want to offer congrats Craig. I was never into drink but smoked pack a day till 1998 when my wake up call was my wife getting lung cancer and passing on. I had semi tried to give it up several times before that. Do not even like the nasty odor from others now and feeling great these days. Stay with it buddy, your doing great !

Rowdy · 03-18-2015, 12:06 PM

Celebrated 16 years a couple of months ago. Congragulations. Rod

Pete · 03-18-2015, 12:11 PM

Craig is a good friend of mine.
The rest of you need to go back to school and retake the class on reading comprehension.
HE SAID IT WAS NOT ABOUT HIM.

ford38v8 · 03-18-2015, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

Craig is a good friend of mine.
The rest of you need to go back to school and retake the class on reading comprehension.
HE SAID IT WAS NOT ABOUT HIM.

So... I guess what you're saying is he's in denial?

39topless · 03-18-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by malpais

Pete and Topless - WTF?

Pete was just trying to be funny. I remember a time when we could laugh at ourselves and not end up offending someone. And I was simply asking the question as to the appropriateness of the post on this forum. It was my understanding that subjects about religion, politics and personal messages were not allowed on this forum. That's it, so put away the torches and pitch forks.

39topless · 03-18-2015, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig CT

Hi 39topless; I've been a Ford Barn member since Shelly had this site and I make this annual post because I care and want to let people know there's help and hope available. Thanks, Craig.

Craig,
Thanks for the response. I am sorry if I offended you. That was not my intent. Looks like you are the kind of friend that we could all use.
Phil

Craig CT · 03-18-2015, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 39topless

Craig,
Thanks for the response. I am sorry if I offended you. That was not my intent. Looks like you are the kind of friend that we could all use.
Phil

Hi Phil; No, I wasn't offended at all and I think it was and is an appropriate question. This forum is supposed to be about the cars. I take a liberty once a year as a tradition. Thanks for your kind words, Craig.

Mark Slight · 03-18-2015, 03:42 PM

Craig,

I've been speaking at meetings since 1991 and still involved.

One Day at a time!

Mark

Craig CT · 03-18-2015, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Slight

Craig,

I've been speaking at meetings since 1991 and still involved.

One Day at a time!

Mark

Hi Mark; Thanks for your service. Yes I got and stay sober as an active member of our fellowship. Service work and gratitude are a big part of the reason I've gotten this far and hope to stay on the path I'm on, Craig.

Ol' Ron · 03-18-2015, 06:36 PM

After 30 years sober, I'am gratfull for all the friends I've made and all the work I;ve done since. But I regret the 10 hears I lost and the problems I caused my family. I now consider all the flathead guys and gals as part of my family. I say this not to take a bow for my self, but to help anyother person to take the pledge. It ain't easy, but the rewards ore increadable..

rufus39 · 03-18-2015, 07:51 PM

Craig,
1st of all, I too would like to congratulate you on your victory over this addiction.I think we all have friends or relatives that have been there or are still battling some sort of problem..I also appreciate your mindset of not letting others words offend or upset you..
You certainly have gained a lot of respect from many of us .
Take care & continue on the path you are on..

uncle max · 03-18-2015, 08:32 PM

May 15th, 1988... 3:00 a.m.
Too much of everything was just enough.

swoopNZ · 03-18-2015, 08:44 PM

On a visit to the USA in the late 80's the saddest sign I ever saw was on a beer joint in East Texas -
" We cash pay checks "

tubman · 03-18-2015, 08:48 PM

After reading all that's here, it looks like the best option is to trade a bad addiction for a good one. Congratulations guys!

cmbrucew · 03-18-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by swoopNZ

On a visit to the USA in the late 80's the saddest sign I ever saw was on a beer joint in East Texas -
" We cash pay checks "

That sign is common in beer joints close to the oil fields.
Oil field workers drink on credit till payday, then they cash their pay checks, and pay their bill.
Bruce

Maclab58 · 03-18-2015, 09:37 PM

Congratulations!

swoopNZ · 03-19-2015, 12:45 AM

I had over 35 years in the oilfield.
I worked with a bunch of thirsty lizards.

jerseyboy · 03-19-2015, 07:57 AM

Congratulations Craig! And to all the others here on the barn who have fought addiction.

This post is inspirational!

Keep V-8ing and 4-banging!

Gumpy · 03-19-2015, 09:43 AM

Craig==I must say congratulations my friend!

03-18-2015, 12:03 PM	#41
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 860	Re: Still sober Yes .Well done . . my oldest brother,, I visit in a cemetary because of his drinking. . my little brother bought his 35 coupe off his widow, because he didn,t want to see it coming down the road without him in it .A grand a month for 21 months . hopfully one of his 3 kids will want ther dads car somday . and the middle brother just got his 14 year madalion ,or I would be visiting a rock to see him too. we all need to stop and think somtimes . .glad your still here brothers mp

03-18-2015, 12:05 PM	#42
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 766	Re: Still sober I also want to offer congrats Craig. I was never into drink but smoked pack a day till 1998 when my wake up call was my wife getting lung cancer and passing on. I had semi tried to give it up several times before that. Do not even like the nasty odor from others now and feeling great these days. Stay with it buddy, your doing great !

03-18-2015, 12:06 PM	#43
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Still sober Celebrated 16 years a couple of months ago. Congragulations. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

03-18-2015, 12:11 PM	#44
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,407	Re: Still sober Craig is a good friend of mine. The rest of you need to go back to school and retake the class on reading comprehension. HE SAID IT WAS NOT ABOUT HIM.

03-18-2015, 06:36 PM	#51
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Still sober After 30 years sober, I'am gratfull for all the friends I've made and all the work I;ve done since. But I regret the 10 hears I lost and the problems I caused my family. I now consider all the flathead guys and gals as part of my family. I say this not to take a bow for my self, but to help anyother person to take the pledge. It ain't easy, but the rewards ore increadable..

03-18-2015, 07:51 PM	#52
rufus39 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Georgia Posts: 111	Re: Still sober Craig, 1st of all, I too would like to congratulate you on your victory over this addiction.I think we all have friends or relatives that have been there or are still battling some sort of problem..I also appreciate your mindset of not letting others words offend or upset you.. You certainly have gained a lot of respect from many of us . Take care & continue on the path you are on..

03-18-2015, 08:32 PM	#53
uncle max Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 798	Re: Still sober May 15th, 1988... 3:00 a.m. Too much of everything was just enough. __________________ RIP Tyler... My Son, Helper & Best Friend. Feb '78 to Father's Day '10. www.97-express.com ~ [email protected]

03-18-2015, 08:44 PM	#54
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: Still sober On a visit to the USA in the late 80's the saddest sign I ever saw was on a beer joint in East Texas - " We cash pay checks "

03-18-2015, 08:48 PM	#55
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Still sober After reading all that's here, it looks like the best option is to trade a bad addiction for a good one. Congratulations guys!

03-18-2015, 09:37 PM	#57
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: Still sober Congratulations!

03-19-2015, 12:45 AM	#58
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: Still sober I had over 35 years in the oilfield. I worked with a bunch of thirsty lizards.

03-19-2015, 07:57 AM	#59
jerseyboy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northwest CT Posts: 503	Re: Still sober Congratulations Craig! And to all the others here on the barn who have fought addiction. This post is inspirational! Keep V-8ing and 4-banging! __________________ She just don't have the appetite For gas somehow, And Dad, I got four carburetors Hooked up on it now. I tried to hook another To see if I'd do a little good, But ain't no place to put it 'Less I perforate the hood. Wanted, lower side sections of 32 radiator cowl.

03-19-2015, 09:43 AM	#60
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: Still sober *Craig==I must say congratulations my friend!* __________________ "I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in Charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about". Quote by Henry Ford