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Old 07-04-2003, 08:39 AM
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The country celebrates it's freedom and independence today and so do I on a more personal level. It's been 28 years in a row now since I last took a drink or any mind altering drug including medication. I only do it to save my own life.

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Old 07-04-2003, 08:45 AM
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Thumbs up James My Friend!

I am really proud of YOU! That is a great accomplishment!

Yeah James!

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Old 07-04-2003, 09:44 AM
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Once I tried to figure out how much money I'd spent over my life drinking. I might have been able to buy a pick-up truck. I do respect anyone who sees a problem and does something about it. Happy 4th.

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Old 07-04-2003, 10:31 AM
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Congratulations. Sincerely! I never drank much, and even less, now, meaning nil. Nor did I ever take mind altering drugs, not even the type you don't inhale. I do, however, smoke other weeds. I'd walk a for a camel. I found out in Vietnam that my life wasn't worth the price of rice paddy dung.
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Old 07-05-2003, 06:45 AM
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Default Thanks guys

I appreciate the support. It's the best thingI ever did for myself, not to mention saving tons of $$$$ over the years. It's not for people who need it, only people who want it.
I also forgot to thank the power that made me do it--my higher power which i call God. Thanks!!
Welcome aboard, one six. I was just in Vietnam recently visiting, among other things, the Cu Chi area Glad I wasn't there during the war, it looked like an awful place. The Cambodian border in the central highlands was enough for me.

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Old 07-05-2003, 08:58 AM
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Congrats!

When you come here I can treat you to several homegrown soft drinks.
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Old 07-05-2003, 02:10 PM
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Old 07-05-2003, 04:18 PM
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ATTWAYTAGO!!

Been knowing Bill W. myself for over 15 years, BTGOG!!
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Good work James...keep going brother, you deserve it!!

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