El Bandito hits the 1 year mark!!

[Still winning]

You did it!!  Let's be honest was there ever any doubt, tenacity should be your middle name :)

 

I know you have faced a tough year here. This quit although decided, has been marred by a number of timings and situations around you including business concerns and those you love suffering with health. You still made it look easy my friend, you always kept it simple in that we are all non smokers, we already did it!

 

Through it all you have wielded your humour like a weapon and your gentle nature, both have played strong parts in both inspiring others and helping them feel strong enough to hold on. I have seen your posts in EVERY sos and I can't say I'm surprised.

 

So while others may know you for your humour and funnies and that is true, for me, you are the guy that saved my life. Quite literally my life and possibly a little sanity too in dealing with my crazy witterings :)  You have been a most excellent quit buddy Stu and I am forever greatful, although I am clocking the insults too....

 

Massive congrats to you for 1 year of FREEDOM, you rock dude  :yahoo:

 

Much love

 

x

 

 

[BAT]

El Burrito I salute you. Well done my friend, well done :)

[Rob]

Congratulations, woop woop!

[buMbLeB]

We don't know each other yet, but it was your brilliant comment that made me break radio silence, just in time to congratulate you it seems... isn't that convenient? Well, since I'm here anyways, congratulations!! That's a seriously great thing you just did.

[Doreensfree]

I remember the day you arrived here...I was about 5 months quit...and still having wobbles...

From that day you made friends with everyone.....you supported every one too..

Your posts are funny but honest as well....

You don't know how much you have helped me along the way...

I'm honoured to share this wonderful day with you ....and I'm honoured to call you a friend....

Huge congratulations mr and mrs Lennon.....what you have achieved is no less than fandabydozy....

P.s....put anastasia in the car port....while you take that scotch on the lido..

No brackets....just xxxxxx

[El Bandito]

Ah stop it.

 

I'm blushing.

 

Now back to the gym with. year of the Fit follows year of the quit!

[sherry]

Congratulations El B and to your lovely Mrs.

 

Thank you El B for reaching back and helping those of us who needed a helping hand, ..those of us who needed a firm hand,...and those of us who needed to be carried for a bit,.. and more importantly (speaking for myself personally) having the wisdom to know  what was needed at just the right time :wub: 

 

Hard to say how many quits you helped save besides your own... but thank you helping me save mine more then once

 

Hugs, lov and HUGE chocolate chip  cookies  with frost'n to ya my friend!! :P   :D

[Evelyn]

WhooHoo, AWESOME job, massive congratulations

[SanDar]

    Congratulations on your First year of Freedom!!

 

[Fay]

Welcome to the Lido Deck, El B!  Many congratulations to you and Mrs. B on your quits of 1 year! 

 

[bakon]

Aresome job Rocket Surgeon.

 

Way to go fat girl. Never doubted it. Hope that diet helps you fit in that car better.

[Mastergardener]

Massive Congrats, Stu!

My favorite Lido deck, hope to see us all there one day!

 

[Humbled]

Massive congrats on 1 year quit - you are certainly a presence here - well done indeed!

[Devil Doll]

El Bandito and La Bandita! I never had a doubt Stu! What an amazing winter quitter you have been, always supportive! You are wonderful and I hope that you take a moment today to celebrate!

Congratulations!!!!!

[jess]

Congrats El B! What an awesome accomplishment and c what a role model you are. QT wouldn't be the same without you.You have helped many through a rough time including me..thank you! If you were closer I'd get you a Bloody Mary!

[Nancy]

Awww, El B....I am so very happy for you.  You are a kind, funny and wonderful part of this board and I love you to pieces!  Welcome to the Lido!!

[ArmedNAruba]

Congrats to you El Burrito!

 

You're a good seed and should be dancing through the streets.

 

 

 

Welcome to the club!!

[Kristin]

Congrats!! You are indeed awesome. :)

[El Bandito]

Congrats El B! What an awesome accomplishment and c what a role model you are. QT wouldn't be the same without you.You have helped many through a rough time including me..thank you! If you were closer I'd get you a Bloody Mary!

No way could I eat a whole one...

[babs609]

I have slacked on the celebrations thread BIG TIME but...I can't let a 1 year anny go by...especially for our El Bandito!~

 

So proud of you Stuart......Way to Go!!!

 

Celebrate!!

[action]

The day is finally here Stu - I never doubted you for a second, but it's still great to see :)

 

You have been a rock here, an unmovable object, and not just for your own quit, but for everyone else who ever had a bad day, or a bad crave - you were always there to help everybody with no-nonsense and admittedly funny advice and support :)

 

Congratulations Stu, you are awesome :)

[Runfree]

Congratulations El B!!!!!!  One year indicates remarkable success in kicking one tough addiction.  Well done.

 

Thank you El B for reaching back and helping those of us who needed a helping hand ..

 

Hard to say how many quits you helped save besides your own... 

 

Yes, what Lace said...  El B, Thank you so very much for recognizing the jagged needs of a newbie and supporting us with kindness and humor at the onset of our quit.  I find myself focusing a bit closer to your words of wisdom when I come to the QT in a panic seeking much needed guidance.  Equally important is seeing the trail that has been blazed ahead and your efforts in that regard have not gone unnoticed.  With utmost sincerity, I say Thank You, Congratulations and all the best in the days and on the adventures ahead.

[Gemzee]

So happy for you, congratulations! :)

[laura]

Massive CONGRATS el bandito what a great achievement :-)

[El Bandito]

Thank you for the lovely sentiment guys.

 

Action are you calling me an unmovable object? That's not very fair, I have been losing weight you know. If you get a couple of strong guys, ropes and pulleys, I can be moved....

 

;-)