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pmclemore · 02-07-2007, 11:19 AM

When I was quitting, I wondered what I would do when I was on the phone, after dinner, playing pool, all that stuff. I couldn't imagine what I would do with my hands, etc.

Guess what? Once I got far enough away from the nicotine monkey, I realized that I could do those things and it wouldn't occur to me that I needed to do anything with my hands. This was a revelation to me. Once you have distanced yourself from the beast, I believe you will not miss it.

Congrats for fighting the good fight.

Pat

streamer23 · 02-10-2007, 06:28 AM

ONE MONTH TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's actually been a lot easier than I thought.I hope the rest of you guys trying to quit are also staying strong.

Fyrzowt · 02-10-2007, 08:23 AM

Congratulations Mike! All of you have a lot of us pulling for you. The rewards are worth the cravings. I'm glad it's getting easier.
Stay strong!

Dave

Goin camping · 02-10-2007, 12:56 PM

Way to go Mike!!

You can do it!!!!

I'm pulling for you. We're all in this together.

Condoluminum · 02-10-2007, 02:23 PM

Mike and Milo and others..

More congratulations and continued encouragement to get through February...

Almost time to get out a piece of paper and tote up cash savings..

1. Cigarettes at $45 per carton
2. Lighters/Fluid at $3 each
3. Extra cleaning bills to get aroma out
4. Holes in shirts/clothing articles

Health insurance and other expenses will start dropping as well over time.. Keep it going!

Goin camping · 02-10-2007, 02:36 PM

At a pack a day savings in less than one year I can have disc brakes on my tandem axle trailer. If I do it myself.

I guess I'll have to not smoke for 18 monthes so I can have it done right.

Either way its like they are free.

str8strm · 02-10-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Goin camping

At a pack a day savings in less than one year I can have disc brakes on my tandem axle trailer. If I do it myself.

I guess I'll have to not smoke for 18 monthes so I can have it done right.

Either way its like they are free.

Milo:
When you get to a year, smoke free (and I know you will) give me a call and I'll help you wrench on those brakes. Keep on keepin' on. Ron

Goin camping · 02-10-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by str8strm

Milo:
When you get to a year, smoke free (and I know you will) give me a call and I'll help you wrench on those brakes. Keep on keepin' on. Ron

Thank you Ron. I appreciate that.

Fyrzowt · 02-11-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by str8strm

Milo:
When you get to a year, smoke free (and I know you will) give me a call and I'll help you wrench on those brakes. Keep on keepin' on. Ron

I'll come help as well if needed, although what is free, (along with the free help

) is your breathing. The ability of your lungs to more efficiently exchange Co2 for O2. What you are doing is truly life changing! Keep at it, we're pulling for you.
Dave

mistral blue · 02-11-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by streamer23

ONE MONTH TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's actually been a lot easier than I thought.I hope the rest of you guys trying to quit are also staying strong.

Way to go Mike! You quit smoking! Isn't one month down a great feeling? Congratulations on achieving such a significant milestone in your healthy recovery. I'm so happy for you.

streamer23 · 02-11-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mistral blue

Way to go Mike! Isn't one month down a great feeling?

Congratulations on this milestone. You don't smoke anymore!

Thanks to all on this thread for the support and encougagement in my quest to become a non smoker.It 'HAS' helped,it really has.
I have kicked this and will not be going back.
If there is anyone else reading this that is thinking about quitting...go for it.You will find lots of support here from people who have gone through it and can speak from experience.
I look forward to lending my support to those that make the decision to quit.It has been the right choice for me and this forum has been a contributing factor to my success.

K4KEP-SPENCE · 02-11-2007, 03:27 PM

Sept 25th 1991.

73
SPENCE

Fyrzowt · 02-12-2007, 06:08 PM

Congrats Spence. You're proof that a long term change is possible.

To ALL of you, I have the utmost respect for what you have accomplished. Although I have never been a smoker, I have worked with and observed those who have and I know it can be tough. Keep going...

Dave

**Janet H** · 02-12-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by streamer23

Thanks to all on this thread for the support and encougagement in my quest to become a non smoker.It 'HAS' helped,it really has.

Karma for you because... it's hard work to be smoke free!

Fyrzowt · 02-15-2007, 04:06 PM

I know this is a day by day thing to quit smoking, but for those of you doing so, I just wanted to add some more positive input.

There are plenty of people who will tell you that you'll fail or what's the use, etc.
I say that there are plenty of success stories, look to those, not the negative.

You're coming up on a weekend, and I suspect that these may be the harder times of the week due to social pressures. Stay strong, support each other by sending a PM or posting here. You know who each other are.

Dave

RichardT · 02-18-2007, 06:24 PM

Well over two years since this thread started, and I am glad to say I have no need for Cigarettes and can now even tolerate smokers near me if necessary!

I for one think that the starter of this thread deserves some good Karma!

markdoane · 02-18-2007, 06:57 PM

Hey Richard!

Thanks again. Been 2 yrs and 2 months. Feeling good, no need for another smoke.

Good try on the Karma thing.

streamer23 · 02-18-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardT

Well over two years since this thread started, and I am glad to say I have no need for Cigarettes and can now even tolerate smokers near me if necessary!

I for one think that the starter of this thread deserves some good Karma!

I for one will grant your karma wish.This thread has been a contributing factor to me being smoke free for 39 days.Thanks.

RichardT · 02-18-2007, 07:42 PM

I am so happy for all the quiters on this forum! Congrats to all that try.
RichardT

AYRSTRM2 · 02-18-2007, 09:13 PM

Wow, I had forgotten about this thread! Good to see so many of you that quit, still being quit. We hit two years last tuesday, and have been smoke free the whole time (one minor hitch for one of us, over a year ago). The thought of having one is completely gone for me now. Now we're finally tapering off the booze that helped to dull the separation pain!

Seriously, to all who have recently quit or want to quit...try everything, try as hard as you can. See you all out there camping!