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Seems this guy was just a nut-bar. No indication of any Political Terror stuff going on for this one. I can't believe the cop took this guy down without a shot even fired after the guy put his hand in his pocket and told the cop he had a gun. Cop said "I don't care!" and kept his gun trained on him telling him to get on the ground. Guy pulled out a cell phone and made like he was aiming it at the cop. Cop still didn't shoot him - wow! Can't say I would have had that kind of restraint. The accused was in court this morning for official charges. Haven't heard what they are yet but suspect multiple 1st degree murder charges. I just hope they don't let him off on an NCR basis (Not Criminally Responsible due to mental defect). I can't see how they would on this one but, it does happen often here in Canada. They're pretty soft on crime when it comes to the courts here. All the EMS, Cops, fire people and even random people at the scene did an amazing job calmly trying to give aid to those injured and dying on the street. Big props to all those who were there giving assistance So sad because it was just so random. Wrong place, wrong time and you were just mowed down

I just realized this morning that the Toronto Maple Leafs played a do or die game 6 against Boston last night and actually won. I didn't even watch it They will be playing in a winner take all Game 7 tomorrow I think, in Boston. My daughter texted me and told me I can't start watching them now because if I do, I'll jinx them - LOL. I wouldn't be putting any money on them in any case. Surprised they made it this far after being down 3 games to 1 in a best of 7 series

Yes it is simple and fragile all at the same time but it's your addiction that makes those thoughts of "just one" so appealing and convincing. Education about the addiction can help you anticipate these issues and then you are better prepared to deal with them. That's where the simple part comes in .... just N.O.P.E. every day

I'm getting confused with all the support groups but .... isn't that a good thing? The more support we have the better! I don;t care what the group name is only that everyone is supporting our common goal - stopping our participation in this deadly addiction! Welcome aboard the Quit Train Rusty! Stay active here - it will help you more than you may think

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Enjoy your time off Joe! I know I really enjoyed a little R & R recently. It's a really good break and helps you to reset your focus on return to the real world

Crossing the street to pledge my daily NOPE! Oh, and I feel special because I have a tan and there's still snow on the ground

He was a great guy to have on "your team"!! He's all in no matter where he plays I think. I'm not sure if he has anything left or not but if he does, fasten your seat belt because he will entertain you no doubt

Hey JB! I was just on holiday and I was watching people in smoking areas where ever I went and was glad I wasn't one of them and proud that I no longer HAD to huddle around some ashtray that was placed in that undesirable spot to catch the ash from those deadly cancer sticks but then, one day I was walking along somewhere and out of the blue, there was a crushed out cigarette on the ground, maybe only 1/4 smoked. I focused on the crushed cigarette and I momentarily wished I had a lighter so I could pick up that crushed cig. and light it up right then and there. All this was in one instantaneous thought that maybe lasted 5 seconds; if that? My point here is that those random thoughts keep happening long after we've quit. They just don't last as long and become easier and easier to dismiss the longer we stay quit. Just don't get cocky and act on them. Others have done that and you know where those stories end up. Best to just stay quit while it's relatively easy to do so

You are in the thick of it now Sunny! Don't worry though, it's doable and you can get through this just like we all have done. Focus on your quit as the number 1 priority for now. Take it a day or even an hour at a time. I remember that lack of concentration well in my own early quit. It's debilitating but it will get better and go away. It's just a reminder of how powerful this addiction really is. It has ruled your every move and now you're denying it .... ha, ha! Good for you! Your kicking it's a*s and it doesn't like it.

I should have stayed on holiday -2

Or, the famous Bautista "Bat Flip" incident in the 2015 American League Division Series against Texas Rangers that fueled an ongoing feud between Toronto & Texas! It was great to see as a Blue Jays fan - not so much from the Rangers point of view - lol

Probably the Toronto Blue Jay's greatest moment ever! 2nd World Series win in a row 1993 and that was the last one

I wouldn't invest in their stock even if it was on the rise! Glad to see we are choking the life out of them as they have done to so many people over the years

You're good to go Jo! No worries. Just tell smoking to Pis* Off, like you have been all along. It just gets easier and easier to do as you move forward. I think the only thing that poses a danger to all of us longer term quitters is that moment of complacency where we figure we can just have one again because we've been quit for so long. I've read too many stories about what the real life result of that is so I now keep those tucked away in my head so that if I start thinking that way, I just focus on those real life stories. I don't want to go there and so far .... I haven't. Keep the faith friend. You're well on your way

Yes - a long awaited break from the brutal winter we've had this year in the Great White North - it was GREAT!

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Hello TS! Glad you've joined us Looks like you are participating often which is always a good sign that you are committed to doing this thing. Learn lots from what happened to you and always keep that in the back of your mind. It will serve you well. Stick around here and let's get this done once again

Late to this thread but hoping Drangonfly comes back. There's no judgements here. We only wish to help others achieve what we all want which is our permanent quit! Come back DF and let us help you with your journey to freedom.

Sorry I'm coming in with a late greeting but glad to see yet another person ridding themselves of this deadly addiction. Sorry that your life is in a bad place right now but happy to see you are making positive changes. Those changes will stay with you forever. Your life will change in time as it does for all of us. Keep your mind focused on the important stuff. The stuff that benefits YOU! Stay with us here and participate all you can. It will really help you in the early days of your quit. Educate yourself about this addition too and you'll know what to expect along the way. Read, read and read some more