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YES!!!

Once a bear, always a bear, hey??

Hey all, Its crazy to think that when I first made a post here I was a month into quitting smoking cold turkey (no vapes, smokes, nicotine or anything). I still struggle from time to time depending on what’s going on.. maybe a bad day at work, feeling the effects of booze or out and about adventuring outside.. much less than at the start but I’ve realized it’s gonna be a lifetime thing I’ll be defeating. My latest big time craving was last week.. was fishing with my brother in some mountain streams and his vape was sitting there. I used to hit it from time to time and it popped in my head “Ah, I’ve done so well. I want a hit. It’s only one” and for a minute or so I kind of fought with myself trying to convince my brain “it’s only just one” but then also convincing myself “it always starts as one.. then next time it’s just one more, I have this no worries.. and then one more again, again, again”... it was a pretty tough battle but I didn’t do it because I know it had to be zero and not “just one, just now”. I am happy. I have negative health effects still but much, much less.. (I’ve been working on my diet next but that’s almost harder than smoking lmao).. I sleep much better and don’t get the heart palpitations feeling even remotely close to as what I did.. good stuff.. As ever, if you’re trying to quit, don’t be afraid to reach out to me or anyone I’m sure.. talk in here if you want.. it’s a pain in the ass to quit and a shadow that will follow you always but you can 100% do it. Stats below and super cool to see the $ I’ve saved and what I’ve put it to!

fook ya

Awesome stuff. Good luck

Gorgeous. Also good goalie.

What they said!

Jubo - I said it in the continental post and privately, but respect given to you. You were a quieter GM but always responded ASAP and we always had good, constructive talks. You always had great teams and anytime we played you or you guys walked into the playoffs with ease, you had me on edge and a little nervous (a little more than a little) each time. Good tenure. 3 times in the finals? Yeah, maybe losses but that’s impressive in the amount of time to make them. Thanks for the time and effort

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Basically what was said in here. Good stuff! DA BEARZ

I wanted to make sure I was home before making an official post. First, thanks to everyone on HSK for a close, well fought series. I think both sides knew it was going to be a fun, tight battle and it proved to be. I always enjoy meeting up with you guys in the finals. I'm happy that it was you guys as we've kind of created a friendly rivalry between the two teams. It helps when we've both had good success in the last decade or so of the VHL. You guys had a great season and are an excellent team full of great members. @Jubo07 Thank you for being a good dance partner. You've been successful in the role and I expect that to continue for as long as you're with the team. Overall, great season/playoffs. Good luck moving forward and see you next season. Thanks to the commies/staff on sailing a smooth ship and @Devise for a great season of simulating (live simming too!). DA BEARZ... 5/10. Just when the league, myself and anyone thinks "well, this is probably it", it isn't. After S69, it was said. Same with 71 and 73. Now we're here in 77. It's crazy. It's unbelievable a little bit. I'd imagine it's probably getting old for some too - lol.. Thank you for the fun season and taking the time to make Seattle such an enjoyable locker room and successful organization. I'm so grateful that each time we have a group, you make it a special experience for me and everyone on the team. We made a couple tough moves this season saying good-bye to some pretty good people (shout out to @Dtayl, @Toast, @Phil, @oilmandan) but also brought in some who were either part of the family already or became part of it quickly. You guys stuck it out the entire season, the up's and down's that STHS gave us, and prevailed as CHAMPIONS. You put in good work and stuck beside myself and your teammates. I cannot thank you enough for how good of teammates and members you are for SEA. Thank you for the loyalty. Thank you for coming together to win another cup, CHAMPS! DA BEARZ

ONLY half a ring, brother.

100% agreed. Super beautiful. I love gardening and growing stuff - so that part is awesome too.. that and the beauty that comes with it and the activities you can do (love me fishing in the mountain streams). Also ODE TO DA BEARZ WIN

Welcome @killergop

I expect big things from this one, Bek.

A great regular season followed up by a weak, shitty post-season where you underperform and let down a powerful team? Ah wait, wrong beketov goalie Holik still one of my faves tho idk why.

Man, do we love comeback hockey.. geez Good games, HSK. Expected a huge push and a 4 goal 1st period was it. Series is far from over. See you tomorrow!

Woo Hoo!

6. Hire berocka as GM