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Post by: tavrikgannon on August 12, 2007, 06:22:59 PM

Hey everybody, I just wanted to post some thoughts of a more serious note. Today is a special anniversary for me. I am seven years sober as of today, August 12th. The reason I bring this up is because a good part of my success in remaining sober is in large part because of the company that I keep. Being an alcoholic is not an easy thing. But having seven years sobriety is a milestone for me. Like I said, it is in large part because of the company that I keep. I want to thank each and everyone of you for your friendship. You may never know how much it has enriched my life. So, thanks for being the wonderful friends that you are. And here's to another seven years of successful sobriety!

 - Bill


 ... and now back to our regularly scheduled babble of the 48 Hours of Bill.

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Post by: guyactor on August 12, 2007, 06:49:36 PM

Congratulations, Bill! Thanks for sharing that. Heck with the seven more...How old are you? How about 60 more years!  8) 8)

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Post by: tavrikgannon on August 12, 2007, 07:17:47 PM

Hey I am just taking it one season at a time!  :mrgreen:

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Post by: Daverian on August 12, 2007, 07:31:56 PM

Congratulations Bill!!! :wink:

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Post by: Ilovesanddirt on August 12, 2007, 07:37:33 PM

Congratulations Bill.  Let's celebrate by chugging a six pack of Root Beer!  :mrgreen:

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Post by: Quick2 on August 12, 2007, 08:02:05 PM

very cool Bill.. You have a good support group.. Peace always

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Post by: Cooter Davis on August 12, 2007, 09:07:56 PM

Gratz Bill, 7 years thats amazing.

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Post by: TD-8821 on August 12, 2007, 10:12:33 PM

nice work Bill and keep on truckin' bro!!

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Post by: tavrikgannon on August 12, 2007, 10:50:19 PM

Thank you one and all...... Rob, I'll be happy to chug a six pack of root beer, but only if it is Mug, or Dad's, or Thomas Kemper, Henry Weinhardt's (yes they make an excellent root beer), IDC..... I could keep going and going and going...
... but not Barq's. That stuff is nasty!!!


  :mrgreen:

 - Bill

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Post by: Zolotkey on August 13, 2007, 05:32:51 PM

Next troop we all need a round of RB to salute Bill on his acomplishment. :)

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Post by: tavrikgannon on August 13, 2007, 07:24:41 PM

So were you saying that you are buying the first round there Nick???   8)

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Post by: DoubleTap on August 13, 2007, 09:57:37 PM

That is awesome Bill, I have great respect for people who are strong enough to overcome their addictions.  Or at least trade them in for healthier new ones. :mrgreen:

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Post by: Qui-Fawn on August 14, 2007, 03:30:34 PM

Yay Bill!   8)

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Post by: tavrikgannon on August 14, 2007, 06:07:57 PM

Thanks Fawn... Thanks Jim. It wasn't easy. But the end result was well worth it!

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Post by: rtpaynter on August 14, 2007, 10:44:57 PM

"A strong man knows his strengths. A wise man knows his weakness".  Beyond words....I am proud of you, Tav.  Congrats on #7 :!: :!: :!:

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Post by: tavrikgannon on August 17, 2007, 02:02:45 PM

Stop it... I'm getting misty. Errr, I mean thanks, Robin.

*note I addressed you as your given name rather than the "preferred name": short trooper*

 :mrgreen: