Still sober

[Craig CT]

Hello all; It's sixteen years as of today, one day at a time. And it's NOT about me. I just need to inform and remind people, help and hope are a phone call away from your local directory or the internet. I've taken an annual liberty to post my sobriety date since Shelly had the Barn, except for last year because I got away from the internet, on the most part, for about a year. For anyone that needs help, you only have to admit it and reach out. After that it just keeps getting better. I wish you all a productive and uneventful day, Craig.

[Bored&Stroked]

Good for you - great that you're sticking to it AND that you want to remind and help others.

[Royal Ryser]

Congratulations. What you are doing takes a lot of effort and courage, and helps so many people who are struggling.

[Ol' Ron]

Me too, 31 years ago I took my last drink, actually quite a few. I thought I lost everything. 10 years stuck in a bottle of Jim Beam. With the help of the Lord and a good woman, I'm able to help others.
Take care.
Ol Ron

[JWL]

What a great message!! It is difficult for most people to FIRST admit they have a problem and SECOND realize THEY are the problem. Another friend has been sober 8 years and it required 3 rehab treatment centers to convince him.

I wish you continued success and congratulate you.

Oh, one more thing----you forgot to mention you have the best, most rewarding and satisfying job in America!!

Best Regards,
JWL

[JSeery]

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Good work Craig.

[JM 35 Sedan]

Thanks for the message Craig. Fortunately, I've never had a problem with alcohol, but have friends who have, and know what they have gone through. Now, smoking was another story for me, and I managed to kick that habit around 1980 after smoking for about 30 years. Hopefully, overcoming these bad habits/addictions will give us a little extra time with family, friends, and old Fords.

[Mike in AZ]

Congratulations, Craig....keep on looking forward....Mike

[TRP]

Good on you man! I think it's great to remind yourself and others who are struggling with addiction that help is out there.

Ted

[50fordcoupeman]

I salute you Craig!! Have dealt with it in our family............ And x100 on what Ol Ron said!!!!!

[Tim Ayers]

Congrats and good for you.

[flathead48]

Congrats and God Bless

[corvette8n]

Keep on keeping on Craig.

[Zeke...PA]

Gave up booze and cigarettes 30 years ago thanks to a lovely wife and family and Lord, now if I could do the same with some food to get the waist line in shape. Congrats to Craig.
Zeke

[1942deluxe]

Good for you Craig! I quit drinking in 1996 as I was tired of feeling like hell in the morning and people questioning my judgment. I still feel like hell in the morning
and people still question my judgment...I think it's just middle age. I have a nice
driver 1948 Ford business coupe in the garage. If I was still drinking I would've
spent just as much and not had the car.

[1952henry]

Congratulations, and wishes for more anniversaries.

[Step-down]

I have 8 years this lent season , the Lord mercy and a second change in Life ...

[Karl]

Good on you Craig. I have one brother who is at 8 years and another who is just at 3 months . Fortunately I missed the gene but have firsthand experience of just how hard it can be, which gives me great respect for those who do it -Karl

[flatford8]

Congrats !!!..... Mark

[jrvariel48]

That's a huge accomplishment!! Keep it up!!

[1931 flamingo]

CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! ! ! KISS One Day At A Time.

29 years and a few days for me. Funny thing, I don't miss it.
Paul in CT

[Sid the Maineiac]

Congrats to all those who have found the strength to change ther lives for the better and definitely the lives of those people around them. Most people don't realize until too late what damage they have done to others. I salute you all !!

[richard crow]

no drink, no smoke, to old the woman don,t want me, shure miss all those things when i was young especily the woman one thing for sure it makes dying ezer may west said one life is enought if you do it right

[Marcus]

My Dear Brother in Christ - Again I salute you, and understand exactly from where you come! After directing the Drug Court (which includes an alcohol component) for the past 16 years, I know that yours is an incredible accomplishment - and now you continue to bring happiness to so many with your ministry with to-die-for dogs! Congratulations!

[prpmmp]

Big Deal!!! I've quite drinking a least a hundred times Pete

[GB SISSON]

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I started a long winded post about my mom's drinking, but just deleted it it because it was what it was, and after 40 years of sobriety in meetings she just passed in he fall. . I have nothing but good feelings about the programs that helped her pass with nothing but good feelings and love in her wonderful heart.

[mhsprecher]

Congratulations! I hope your words are encouragement to others to seek help. The first step is knowing you have a problem. I saw enough of it at an early age to never touch the stuff.

[saltracer]

20ish years here. Cut down on the stupid things, not completely, but better.

[uncle max]

Congrats!

[Brendan]

congratulations!

[edhd58]

Congrats Craig, I do work with a fellow that has been sober 3 years now. We were just talking about this a few days ago. It's always in the back of his mind and a daily work,one day at a time, at least it is for him. Congrats again.

[cmbrucew]

Congratulations
I don't remember the date exactly, but it was between 2003 and 2005. Smoking and drinking. Don't miss ether one now.
Bruce

[kirkf]

Congratulations!

I do something similar with quitting smoking, it helps remind me how far I've come. I have a little computer program that constantly tallies up how I'm doing.

Seventeen years, four months, three days, 3 hours, 49 minutes and 29 seconds. 316657 cigarettes not smoked, saving $139,328.58. Life saved: 3 years, 12 hours, 5 minutes.


Kirk

[SMLBound]

Originally Posted by Marcus

My Dear Brother in Christ - Again I salute you, and understand exactly from where you come! After directing the Drug Court (which includes an alcohol component) for the past 16 years, I know that yours is an incredible accomplishment - and now you continue to bring happiness to so many with your ministry with to-die-for dogs! Congratulations!

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[Lawson Cox]

Great. Keep on keeping on.

[TomT/Williamsburg]

Congrats to you and for all others who have done it as well. My neighbor who lives behind me just celebrated 20 some odd years .... he lives company ng over to help out. He used to race 55 Chevies years ago. He jokes around saying that that was what started him drinking!

[xxf_mike_xf]

Some of my better childhood memories were at AA meetings.

[Frank Miller]

Here is a pic of me and my friend Lisa. She got presented for 8 years by the police officer who arrested her many times. Just a reminder that not just cars but people can be restored too.

[Peyton]

Congratulations and many more!

Peyton

[leon bee]

I'm a new guy at the Ford Barn, went back to page 101 and have been reading old posts every day. Just wanted to say I'll be 39 years sober come June if I continue one day at a time.

[Lawson Cox]

Congratulations. I quit smoking about 50 years ago, and cut WAY WAY back on he booze. maybe 1 or two drinks a year, for last 15 years,

[Bulligen]

Reminds me of my dad, As a returning WWII soldier he tried to drink away Combat and life as a POW in Germany. It didn't work! He did recognize it and went to AA and as he always said met some of the finest people he had ever known. We were lucky he didn't let it take his family down the tubes. He really was a great father! To all that have the courage to admit and accept help, God Bless you!

[donald1950]

congratulations...

[fortyonerag]

Well done, not an easy accomplishment!

[fourtydlx]

The very best,congrats.

[JM 35 Sedan]

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Hat's off to anyone who has overcome any type of bad addiction. I believe if I had not stopped smoking 37 years ago, there's a good chance that I would not be here now spending some great times with family and friends, and enjoying these early Ford V-8's so much.