On this day

[Keithb87]

5 years ago. October 19, 1999 I used Meth for the last time. I was using a lot, and doing some stuff that I won't go into detail about. The best thing that happened to me was getting arrested and going to jail. Had that not happened I would probably be dead by now.
Meth is a Dangerous and Highly Addictive drug. It will suck the life out of you and all that you own. Your true friends, and family will stick by you, but you will loose their trust. Those that you keep close, will steal you blind. All of your worldly possessions will be taken and traded to the nearest dope dealer for a little bit of Meth.
Just thought I'd share a milestone with the coolest on and off line family that I am proud to be a part of.
Keith (looking forward to another 5 years) B87 :)

[Mrs. Restless22]

That is the best milestone I think anyone can accomplish. You are a strong man for staying clean and making family more important then drugs.
Congratulation Keith! Cant wait to see you celebrate your 10 years clean. :cool:
Shawna

[Quality Time]

Congrats! Keep up the good work and look forward to the next 50+ years :)

[welk2party]

Congrts Keith. You are an inspiration to those trying to change their lives I am sure. :cool:

[redneckgirl]

Congrats!!! :D :D
RNG

[JetBoatRich]

Congratulations :wink: great to read a story like yours and your will power to stay away. We read to many times, the other side of what happens.
Keep it up :cool:

[MagicMtnDan]

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Congratulations Keith! I commend you for being courageous enough to face your dependency and overcome it. And you're big enough to admit your past mistakes publicly and have the strength to stay on the right path. I wish you continued success and the best of health in the future. You're a winner and I'm happy for you!
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[RiverOtter]

Congratulations!! Many can't do what you have done. :cool:

[hoolign]

Congrats dude!..August was ten years without any form of chemicals for me, still have a hoot now and then, Yesterday I got a call that one of my friends got charged with murdering another friend of mine over drugs,he went from an awsome dude to someone I did'nt need to be around because of his association with the wrong element.
heres the artical in this mornings paper heath was a very good friend as was brad..f uckin drugs!
Oct 18 2004
Murder suspects in court today
By SUSAN ZIELINSKI
Advocate staff
Three suspects charged in the stabbing murder of a Red Deer man are to appear in Red Deer provincial court today.
Heath York Degraff, 31, and Delmond Joseph Kroetsch, 24, both of Red Deer with no fixed address; and Cory Ross Foster, 26, of Penhold with no fixed address, were all arrested in Lethbridge by police last week. Degraff and Foster were picked up by Lethbridge police on Friday afternoon at a house. Foster was arrested on Thursday.
All three were arrested without incident and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Bradley Wade Scott.
They join two other Red Deer men charged in connection with the murder earlier last week.
Scott, 40, was found dead in a Glendale apartment suite on Sept. 27.
He was wounded in a shooting two years earlier that was connected to drugs. Court records show he was also awaiting trial on drug charges at the time of his death.
Lance Graydon Turner, 35, was charged with second-degree murder and reserved his plea in court last on Oct 12.
Jason Tyler Gowling, 32 was charged with one count of counselling manslaughter. He appears in court on Tuesday.
life is short enough with out putting the odds against you
keep it clean dude...once again congrats on the 5 year http://www.***boat.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif

[racecar.hotshoe]

Well that explains alot..........http://www.***boat.com/forums/customavatars/avatar7079_1.gif
Keep up the good job,Your family loves you being around......But that face is one only a mother could love...... :D

[OGShocker]

Thank you for sharing! My "dark days" are 22 years behind me. Glad to see you winning the fight, it is a hard one!
Question? Was the picture of you in your avatar taken "back in the day"? :D

[Keithb87]

Nope. The pic in the avatar is a "WET KITTY".
My GF / fiancee says that it fits. :2purples:

[racecar.hotshoe]

Nope. The pic in the avatar is a "WET KITTY".
My GF / fiancee says that it fits. :2purples:ol sure it is ......... :D

[91nordic29]

we are only too happy to have you around here :rollside: you have some very valuble insight on a variety of subjects :chi: :cool: and it wouldnt be the same without you!
cindy

[LVJAKAZ]

Congrats!!!! :D I love your wet kitty picture, it cracks me up every time I see it :messedup:

[Tow Guy]

That's Bitchen Glad To Hear I'm Not Alone.
Keep Up The Great Stride.
Any Day Above Ground Is A Good Day! ;) ;)

[charlyox]

that shit will kill you.stay strong!

[Garrddogg]

Happy Birth day :D :chi:

[Keithb87]

Thanks for all the positive reinforcment. I figure if one person reads this, and kicks the habbit, or steers away from it, Then some good has come from my experience. :cool:

[PHX ATC]

Word.
To hell with only 5 more years...let's go for 50. :cool: You can do that in your sleep.
Congrats, it's better to have you as a neighbor than stuck in jail.
:)

[Red Eye]

Congrats... now have a beer and a shot to celebrate.

[Some Kind Of Monster]

Very cool that you have been able to overcome it and realize that there is more to life. Besides, we would NEVER get that boat done if you weren't around to make it happen :notam:
Congrats Keith. You have all the love and support in the world. It kills me to see friends go down hill from drug use. Glad to see you won't be one of them.

[spectratoad]

Right on!!!! :) Then next fifty will be easy :sleeping: I have messed around with the stuff in the past. It can take you down quick. Good job and keep it up.

[topless]

Congratulations Keith. Wow that is an awesome story/recovery. I knew there was a reason I liked you! Takes alot of courage to do what you have accomplished. ;)

[switchin'addiction]

Congratualtions on the 5 years. You have my upmost respect for your admission. It take a big man to openly admit to the demons in his past. Once again congrats man!

[Rock-A-Bye-Baby]

Well Done..
Stay Strong.

[Keithb87]

thanks again for all the comments. ;)

[FMluvswater]

That's a wonderful milestone Keithy. :cool: Congratulations! Wishing you many more years of freedom from that poison. :) Thanks for sharing your achievement with us. :)

[ratso]

Good going Keith... :D
I have a friend being sent up for 40 years because of that sh#t. :frown: