Hi - day six and counting...

I too will join you UFO in welcoming elf to the world of non smokers. [IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/jrduffis/welcome7.gif[/IMG] Duffis duffis's Quit Stats Since Sunday, February 13, 2005, I've been smoke-free for: 335 Days, 20 Hours, 25 Minutes, 56 Seconds. I have saved $1,407.00 by not smoking 10075 cigarettes. By not smoking I have added 46 Days, 8 Hours, 47 Minutes, 42 seconds. to my life expectancy.

Are you an honest quitter?

Cuddles an important part of my reply to Joe's post included this which might have been lost in the dialog. [quote] But then that is just me; others do fall down and we owe it to them to help them get back up if their decision to quit smoking is still there. The pretenders and liars can go to hell. [/quote] You have definately indicated a desire to regroup and start over and I am behind you 100%. Duffis duffis's Quit Stats Since Sunday, February 13, 2005, I've been smoke-free for: 335 Days, 20 Hours, 32 Minutes, 58 Seconds. I have saved $1,407.00 by not smoking 10075 cigarettes. By not smoking I have added 46 Days, 8 Hours, 48 Minutes, 40 seconds. to my life expectancy.

FINAL COUNT DOWN

OMG........Blue~ how could I have forgotten, please forgive me. I know you have been through hell yet here you are still smoke free and yes we will have a special time for this one year celebration. Sher and Carole thank you and Sher please join us in the February quit group, you more than deserve to be there. This group of dedicated quitters will enjoy a new palace for those quit over a year. There we will watch over the newbies like the gods on Mt Olympus looking down on the world of quitters; stepping down to help when needed. Duffis aka Bob :)

Today I turned 40 and quit smoking

Welcome Denisey and Happy Birthday [IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/jrduffis/cake.gif[/IMG] We are here to support you in your quest to stop smoking and believe me there is tons of good reading and help here at the SSC. Your decision to quit is a good one, please use all the tools and read, read and read somemore. Duffis duffis's Quit Stats Since Sunday, February 13, 2005, I've been smoke-free for: 335 Days, 17 Hours, 25 Minutes, 0 Seconds. I have saved $1,407.00 by not smoking 10071 cigarettes. By not smoking I have added 46 Days, 8 Hours, 22 Minutes, 43 seconds. to my life expectancy.

HELP ME

Gazza hang tight you are ok. Walking and deep breathing is good at this time, don't worry about eating for now. Drink tons of water and read. I am going to put here one of my earlier posts that you might find amusing and somewhat helpfull. Best to you across the pond. How to Quit Smoking in Six Easy Steps STEP 1: HUMBLE YOURSELF. Your addiction to cigarettes is a beast about the size of Godzilla. Stockpile all the ammunition you can get your hands on ahead of your quit date. If a pacifier is what works for you, swallow your pride and keep on suckin', brother! STEP 2: THINK ROCKY BALBOA. During the first week of your quit, that Godzilla of addiction is going to twist your innards, pound your head, fray your nerves and stomp you into the ground. Remember Rocky: face bruised and bloody, eye swollen shut, slumped against the ropes. Rocky prevailed in the end because, when things were looking bleakest, he did one simple thing: HE REFUSED TO FALL DOWN. STEP 3: NO, REALLY, IT IS YOU. Even if you normally have the disposition of Mother Teresa, during weeks one through four of the quit you will discover the Hitler hiding under your habit. You will find that even the smallest of offenses warrants your full wrath. You will be tempted to give cashiers, employers, and discourteous bus passengers a piece of your mind. Don't. Actually, a piece of your mind is not worth much at this point. You are an irrational boob. Bite your tongue. It will save you countless apologies and, possibly, a lawsuit down the pike. STEP 4: HEY, STUPID! YES, YOU. Between week one through, oh, maybe week twelve, you will have the i.q. of a rutabaga. You will forget things. You will be clumsy. With the exception of performing household chores at 3 a.m. to combat insomnia, you will accomplish almost nothing of significance. This is temporary. However, if you have a safety sensitive job (i.e., nuclear reactor operator, air traffic controller,), you may want to consider taking a few days off. STEP 5: GET OVER YOUR PITIFUL, LITTLE SELF. During the course of the quit, you will suffer from the blues, the blahs, the bleaks and rock bottoms. The best cure for those conditions is right here on the SSC. Find someone in worse shape than you and extend your hand. Find someone jus

HI

Gazza check your "Help me" Thread Duffis

ANOTHER MAJOR CELEBRATION

[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/jrduffis/wow_rotates.gif[/IMG] I don't know where he's at but my non smoking brother in arms celebrates 11 months smoke free today. Major Dude has been doing super considering all the hell he has been through, working and raising two teen age girls by his self. I don't know if I could have done it myself but the MD has remained smoke free. We are waiting for you; come celebrate :p it's party time Dude ;p Duffis

1-16-2006 Monday Morning Stats Parade!!!

Hope you feel better soon Luna; Pen can tote ya for a while. I get excited about parades and this is the first one that I can remember being started by the AWOL Major.......get er done :p Duffis duffis's Quit Stats Since Sunday, February 13, 2005, I've been smoke-free for: 337 Days, 6 Hours, 39 Minutes, 50 Seconds. I have saved $1,415.40 by not smoking 10118 cigarettes. By not smoking I have added 46 Days, 13 Hours, 31 Minutes, 16 seconds. to my life expectancy.

starting day 6 with a smile!!!!

Far out Gazza..........If I had a motor boat I'd putt across the pond and pat you on the back, take you to a great pub and hoist one with you to celebrate your break through. You are going to win this battle because you have faith, courage and the will to win. Onward and upward my friend. Duffis :p duffis's Quit Stats Since Sunday, February 13, 2005, I've been smoke-free for: 337 Days, 6 Hours, 51 Minutes, 0 Seconds. I have saved $1,415.40 by not smoking 10118 cigarettes. By not smoking I have added 46 Days, 13 Hours, 32 Minutes, 47 seconds. to my life expectancy.

Lady's at 200 days!!!!!!

Was she excited at 200 days? You be the judge [IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c1/jrduffis/rocka01.gif[/IMG] Great big hugs Lady and congratulations on a great milestone. Don't forget to reward your self big time. Duffis