Your greatest accomplishment

kgraybill · 10-23-2008, 08:22 PM

Tell us your greatest accomplishment.

Mine is:
I have been alcohol free for 15 years

. I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around.
I quit on wedding day in 1993. No pressure from anyone, I just knew that I had to do it. God does answer prayers. No 12 step programs needed no dt's. I have not wanted to have a real drink since.

I still like the taste of beer so I keep a six pack of Becks non alcoholic around to enjoy with my evening stogie.

MTB996 · 10-23-2008, 08:26 PM

Congrats on the sobriety accomplishment. I quit cigs cold turkey (2 packs/day) the day my wife told me she was pregnant, cause I always told her I would. Haven't had one since.

My biggest accomplishment is probably my boys- twins, almost 3 years old and pretty damn cute.

macms · 10-23-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgraybill

Tell us your greatest accomplishment.

Mine is:
I have been alcohol free for 15 years

. I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around.
I quit on wedding day in 1993. No pressure from anyone, I just knew that I had to do it. God does answer prayers. No 12 step programs needed no dt's. I have not wanted to have a real drink since.

I still like the taste of beer so I keep a six pack of Becks non alcoholic around to enjoy with my evening stogie.

This past June marked my 32nd year of sobriety. Unlike you, I needed a little help.

10-23-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgraybill

I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around.

Uh, I'll be right back. [mrreindeer leaves room, gulps heard from kitchen, lasting a long time, where the heell is he...comes back with foam on his upper brow]. Last one I promise.

Not to make light, I'm just in a weird mood. 15 years, that's awesome.

I'm a weekend warrior myself, with cigars & booze. I probably drink too much myself though.

Great idea for a thread...the one greatest thing...I really think it was marrying my wife. Sure, it could be the job which I love, however stressful, because each day is pretty exciting and always offers up new challenges, and I do find it very rewarding. But I'd say it's finding the love of my life back in 1999 at, um, a bar that you may have seen in the movie 'Swingers', The Derby out in Los Feliz (California). I was blessed that day and also the day I lost her number and found her as she said she was listed, in the phonebook.

I've been married now 6 years and honestly, it is the best thing I've ever done. I won't bore you with any more.

elderboy02 · 10-23-2008, 08:31 PM

Congrats on your accomplishment!

My greatest achievement would be completing High School and College with great grades and getting a good job.

gettysburgfreak · 10-23-2008, 08:31 PM

One of only 5 people to be selected as an intern at the Gettysburg National Military Park and then returning as a seasonal ranger.

Playing four years of college baseball and graduating on time with a 3.0

10-23-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgraybill

Tell us your greatest accomplishment.

Mine is:
I have been alcohol free for 15 years

. I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around.
I quit on wedding day in 1993. No pressure from anyone, I just knew that I had to do it. God does answer prayers. No 12 step programs needed no dt's. I have not wanted to have a real drink since.

I still like the taste of beer so I keep a six pack of Becks non alcoholic around to enjoy with my evening stogie.

God was lookin out for you man, congrats.

well mine probably is quiting cigs and droping weight.

JE3146 · 10-23-2008, 09:11 PM

I climbed a mountain (South Sister) and completed a 54 mile backpacking trip through the 3 Sisters wilderness area in Oregon, 5 months after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 14 and I did it with my father beside me. Did it even though the Dr's said it couldn't be done.

I later told this story at a Gala for the JDRF in Portland as an 'inspirational speech' where it raised over 40k$ for researching a cure.

Mugen910 · 10-23-2008, 09:15 PM

Completion of Parris Island Marine Corps Boot Camp and in a close second would be Completion of the Boston Marathon.

Congrats to all on your accomplishments.

Da Klugs · 10-23-2008, 09:19 PM

3 are tied. Jane, Kait, Hallie

Bunch of business stuff but it is a poor second place.

Old Sailor · 10-23-2008, 09:40 PM

Made Bosun on my ship.

and as my most senior deckhand says.....didn't wake up dead!

Skywalker · 10-23-2008, 09:50 PM

Congrats on the sobriety!!!

Mine would have to be being a father to four wonderful children and being married to a wonderful woman, Heather!!!

School stuff and work stuff is for them... They are why I'm the best at what I do!!!

BTW - Nice idea for a thread!!!

mugwump · 10-23-2008, 11:02 PM

As I get older (just turned 40) I realize more and more that my kids are my one truly lasting accomplishment. In the grand scheme of things nothing else matters but their health and happiness. It's led to a real simplification of my life and goals and I find that my life is healthier and happier now that the focus is no longer on just me, myself, and I.

10-23-2008, 11:07 PM

I've spent almost 8 years serving in the U.S. Military. I'm pretty banged up now, but I would not trade in the life lessons it taught me. It forced me to grow up fast and pull my head from my ass, young.

Scottw · 10-23-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by macms

This past June marked my 32nd year of sobriety. Unlike you, I needed a little help.

Congrats t you both, amazing accomplishments indeed!!! Mine are my beautiful wife and children. Need to cut back on the wine though

10-23-2008, 11:32 PM

1.) My 6 year old daughter Kara
2.) Finished the Lakefront Marathon (Milwaukee) three weeks ago
3.) It's not an accomplishment yet but in May I'll receive my Ph.D. and that would push the marathon to a distant 3rd.
4.) In H.S. my hockey team won the state tourney

Congrats on all who have quit drinking. I have a lot of alcoholism in my family and it's great to hear success stories

poker · 10-23-2008, 11:39 PM

Kicked a wicked drug addiction (heroin/cocaine) January 27th 1990

Went from a pretty normal life to losing everything & living on the street.

Got clean, got my life back on track, and today own a consulting/engineering corporation. Life is good now, but the journey was tough as hell.

renton20 · 10-23-2008, 11:58 PM

Congrats to everyone on their accomplishments. Like you poker I kicked a nasty heroin addiction and have been sober for about 2 and a half years. Even stayed sober through my 21st birthday. I smoked a great stogie with some great friends

Whee · 10-24-2008, 12:45 AM

Gracie 12, and Kinsey 16

This pic is a couple of years old, but it's my favorite.

bobarian · 10-24-2008, 12:50 AM

Raising my two daughters, Sheena and Jennifer. And sending them off into the big world to lead their own lives. Sheena is married with two kids and Jennifer just graduated from college and is successfully living on her own.

10-23-2008, 08:22 PM	#1
kgraybill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Ellenwood, Georgia Posts: 181 Trading: (0)	Your greatest accomplishment Tell us your greatest accomplishment. Mine is: I have been alcohol free for 15 years. I was drinking about a case of beer a day and whatever else was around. I quit on wedding day in 1993. No pressure from anyone, I just knew that I had to do it. God does answer prayers. No 12 step programs needed no dt's. I have not wanted to have a real drink since. I still like the taste of beer so I keep a six pack of Becks non alcoholic around to enjoy with my evening stogie. __________________ Ken

10-23-2008, 08:26 PM	#2
MTB996 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 317 Trading: (1)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Congrats on the sobriety accomplishment. I quit cigs cold turkey (2 packs/day) the day my wife told me she was pregnant, cause I always told her I would. Haven't had one since. My biggest accomplishment is probably my boys- twins, almost 3 years old and pretty damn cute.

10-23-2008, 08:31 PM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Congrats on your accomplishment! My greatest achievement would be completing High School and College with great grades and getting a good job.

10-23-2008, 08:31 PM	#6
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment One of only 5 people to be selected as an intern at the Gettysburg National Military Park and then returning as a seasonal ranger. Playing four years of college baseball and graduating on time with a 3.0 __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

10-23-2008, 09:11 PM	#8
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment I climbed a mountain (South Sister) and completed a 54 mile backpacking trip through the 3 Sisters wilderness area in Oregon, 5 months after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 14 and I did it with my father beside me. Did it even though the Dr's said it couldn't be done. I later told this story at a Gala for the JDRF in Portland as an 'inspirational speech' where it raised over 40k$ for researching a cure.

10-23-2008, 09:15 PM	#9
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Completion of Parris Island Marine Corps Boot Camp and in a close second would be Completion of the Boston Marathon. Congrats to all on your accomplishments. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

10-23-2008, 09:19 PM	#10
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment 3 are tied. Jane, Kait, Hallie Bunch of business stuff but it is a poor second place. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

10-23-2008, 09:40 PM	#11
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,204 Trading: (22)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Made Bosun on my ship. and as my most senior deckhand says.....didn't wake up dead! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

10-23-2008, 09:50 PM	#12
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Congrats on the sobriety!!! Mine would have to be being a father to four wonderful children and being married to a wonderful woman, Heather!!! School stuff and work stuff is for them... They are why I'm the best at what I do!!! BTW - Nice idea for a thread!!!

10-23-2008, 11:02 PM	#13
mugwump Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 133 Trading: (0)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment As I get older (just turned 40) I realize more and more that my kids are my one truly lasting accomplishment. In the grand scheme of things nothing else matters but their health and happiness. It's led to a real simplification of my life and goals and I find that my life is healthier and happier now that the focus is no longer on just me, myself, and I. __________________ Meandering Smoke

10-23-2008, 11:07 PM	#14
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your greatest accomplishment I've spent almost 8 years serving in the U.S. Military. I'm pretty banged up now, but I would not trade in the life lessons it taught me. It forced me to grow up fast and pull my head from my ass, young.

10-23-2008, 11:32 PM	#16
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your greatest accomplishment 1.) My 6 year old daughter Kara 2.) Finished the Lakefront Marathon (Milwaukee) three weeks ago 3.) It's not an accomplishment yet but in May I'll receive my Ph.D. and that would push the marathon to a distant 3rd. 4.) In H.S. my hockey team won the state tourney Congrats on all who have quit drinking. I have a lot of alcoholism in my family and it's great to hear success stories

10-23-2008, 11:39 PM	#17
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Kicked a wicked drug addiction (heroin/cocaine) January 27th 1990 Went from a pretty normal life to losing everything & living on the street. Got clean, got my life back on track, and today own a consulting/engineering corporation. Life is good now, but the journey was tough as hell. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

10-23-2008, 11:58 PM	#18
renton20 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 212 Trading: (13)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Congrats to everyone on their accomplishments. Like you poker I kicked a nasty heroin addiction and have been sober for about 2 and a half years. Even stayed sober through my 21st birthday. I smoked a great stogie with some great friends Last edited by renton20; 10-24-2008 at 12:01 AM.

10-24-2008, 12:45 AM	#19
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Gracie 12, and Kinsey 16 This pic is a couple of years old, but it's my favorite. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

10-24-2008, 12:50 AM	#20
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Your greatest accomplishment Raising my two daughters, Sheena and Jennifer. And sending them off into the big world to lead their own lives. Sheena is married with two kids and Jennifer just graduated from college and is successfully living on her own.