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QuantumMechanic
09-03-2010, 03:09 PM
Hi all...

I have an upcoming test and have been following this forum for the past week. For all those out there sweating this (as I am) I'd like to add my experience

first some background...

51 yo (yea...I'm from the 60s) male 6"2" 140-150 lbs. Pretty high strung and keep busy around the home with yard work, maintenance etc. Generally, the type of guy who can't sit still for more than 5 min)

fairly regular smoker (every day most of the time), however, the *quantity* has gone down over the years. For the past 2 months, it has been roughly 3-5 hits/day off a 1-hitter. Stuff is pretty high grade...with high grade defined as having to wrap it in several baggies because if I got pulled over for any reason transporting it home it would be impossible to hide the smell!

Ran an @Home test yesterday after 14 days of abstinence. Wasn't the first of the day because I am pretty sure what that result would be. My intent was to use the tests to practice the dilution techniques presented here. Didn't drink anything near excessive amounts...just my usual gatorade while working around the house and my *normal* coffee intake (which most people would consider excessive but hey...I'm a scientist...Einstein didn't have that frizzy hair for nothing!). Color was light yellow and I used midstream. I fully expected to fail with only 14 days...but lo and behold...there were two *rosy* pink lines!!! The great news is that I still have roughly 6 days before the test!!!!

I intend to burn the other test monday...and will post those results when I get them. The test will probably be wednesday or thursday...which will be 19-20 days clean.

Finally...I want to post a BIG thanks to the *gods* of these boards...FakeBoobsRule, Deige, N2...you guys are awesome...keep up the great work of maintaining a semblance of the *scientific method*. However...FakeBoobsRule...I do disagree with you on one thing...Real Boobs are still the best in my book :pimp:

more as the saga unfolds!!!

QuantumMechanic
09-07-2010, 04:49 PM
ok...have the ACTUAL test tomorrow @1:30p at labcorp. Have not burned my last @home test yet...but based on my results 5 days ago I plan on following the dilution sticky starting at ~9am and test myself just before leaving.

like surfer1 and jonnay...hoping for a big party this weekend :jointsmile:

I'll let ya all know as soon as I know!!!

surfing1
09-07-2010, 05:04 PM
like surfer1 and jonnay...hoping for a big party this weekend :jointsmile:

I'll let ya all know as soon as I know!!!

Remember dont party till you actually start work or get the call to start, you dont want any surprises, btw Im your age, so there are a few of us old guys around.

Good luck with it.

QuantumMechanic
09-08-2010, 10:05 PM
went to the lab today for the actual test...now we wait...

kinda reminded me of when I left west germany with the army. It was an easter sunday...and every line at customs was long and they were going through everybodys stuff. All of a sudden, younger woman opens a new line and I get there first...she looks at me and throws my bag on the conveyor and says hey...its easter. I could have had my duffel full of hash!!!

similar with the lab today...one woman on duty (cute too)...really low key...didn't even bother checking temps or anything...Could've subbed NO problem!!!

even though...feeling pretty confident...moderate dilution (~48oz gatorade over 5 hours)...B12...and loaded up on red meat over labor day weekend...had reasonable line on void before leaving for the test.

I think all lines are what people refer to as faint...both of my tests were about half the intensity of the control line...but definitely lines.

I have saved the biggest, stinkiest and stickiest bud for the celebration. I already started getting emails welcoming me to the company...but I am going to wait till friday night...just to be sure (hey...I made it this long!!!) :jointsmile:

best of luck to all those whose moment has yet to come!!!!!!!

QuantumMechanic
09-09-2010, 02:07 PM
so far so good...have not heard anything from either lab or company. It will be 24 hours early this afternoon. Thinking I am good...and its off to DFW area to start in a few weeks. Really hoping my lucky stars are still with me and it doesn't take tooooo long to find new connections :smokin:

surfing1
09-09-2010, 02:27 PM
QM, I went through high school and lived in Dallas for about 15 years, make sure you choose your location in the DFW area carefully, general rule of thumb north of Dallas is better,JMO.

QuantumMechanic
09-11-2010, 03:06 PM
test was wednesday @ 1:30pm...it is now saturday morning...and no word from anybody...

LOOKS LIKE A PAAAASSSSSSSSSS TO ME!!!!!!!!

what a great resource...appreciate everyone taking the time to post and relate their experiences...it really helps ease the mind...especially since if your reading this forum you likely have lost your other avenue of *easing the mind* :)

I will say this...quitting for ~20 days can have its *benefits*...man did I get slammed by that bud I was saving :stoned:

Best of luck to all that have to endure this *indignity*