DUFFIS IS ON PAROLE

Of all the joints in all the world, she had to walk into mine.. (something like that anyway) Great story.. I was imagining you walking out of that hell hole with the tall smoke-stained gates dripping brown nicotine and the cigarette peddlers hanging around with half-smoked cigarettes hanging out of their mouths. The part where you slept with your new forceably assigned roommate kind of stunned me for a moment.. but hey .. it worked !! How cool are you to help your wife to her freedom ! She's a lucky girl ! I wish you all the best.. and know you can do this together now !! Hang Tuff ! Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 361 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

Is It Me?

Redrosie... I don't even know you.. but I know your posts and responses. You have been part my ability to quit.. You are like someone who can be counted on .. Please don't feel that way.. please..!! You can join us at our new Feb Quitters if you want.. First Butterfly says she's leaving and now you feel like this.. Please don't go and please don't give up this quit.. We need you here.. you are a staple.. Forget those thoughts.. they are not correct.. we are all in this together !! Hang with us and Hang tuff !! Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 361 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

One day down .... rest of my life to go!!!

Daniel Boone.. you is the man ! A Big man, with an eye like an eagle.. and tall as a mountain.. Great Decision .. we are all here to help. Do you have your quitting supplies in hand ?? some ideas : 1. use the tools here at the site.. they are set up to help us be successful.. never argue with success.. 2. get some cravin' buster munchies.. hard candy (lemonheads, redhots, tootsie roll pops, etc.), sunflower seeds, peanuts... 3. Get rid of all cigarette paraphenalia... ashtrays, lighters, extra packs of cigarettes. 4. Clean your car out completely or get someone to do it for you as incentive. Your girlfriend might believe you if you make her part of the process. 5. Tell your girlfriend that you could use her help and support. Women as you know can be really great supporters.. we are naturals.. naturally beautiful, naturally smart, naturally strong.. naturally ready to shop, well.. you know what I mean.. 6. Stay away from people who smoke if at all possible. Take a break from any influence.. do it purposely.. 7. Pamper yourself.. lay around a bit more.. remember you are in withdrawal and you may need more rest.. you are entitled.. you deserve it and don't let anyone tell you different. 8. Drink lots of water and tea and cranberry juice (there are lots of kinds.. I like cranberry-grape ). This wil help flush that nicotine out of your system faster.. make you feel better in the process too. 9. After a few days, reward yourself by spending that money you would have used for smokes. More money will be coming ! 10. Recognize the Nico Demon. He is the little voice trying to convince you to smoke. He will try anything to get you back. He is your pusher and he doesn't want to leave easily. You have to kick him out.. 11. come here often and tell us how it's going.. We can help explain things that are happening.. Congratulations and welcome dude.. We are starting a new club for people who quit in Feb 06. FairyDust is collecting names of new members (look for her post). We are currently Voting on a name for OUR new club(look for my post). Please join us ! Hang Tuff ! Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 360 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49 [B

I MISS MY SMOKEY TREATZ!!! :(

Hey Stix !! I say get rid of those damn ciagarettes. It seems that the smoke companies were really successful with Joe Camel. But he needs to go find someone else to kill ! If the smokes are around, you will very likely slip and smoke one. Remember that you have an addiction with habits to break, those habits can be so ingrained that you pick up a smoke without even thinking about it.. If there aren't any smokes around, you won't be tempted.. Let go of that blanket Linus !!! lol You can replace them with a straw if it makes you feel better. Lots of people like the straws, it helps... Have a psycho moment and break all those cigarettes into little pieces and crush them with a hammer.. Take control.. get rid of the smokes !!! Hang Tuff ! Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 360 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

List of February Quitters Club Name Add your ideas here

TIME IS NOW UP TO ENTER A NAME.... TIME TO VOTE .. LOOK FOR POST !!! THANKS GUY !!! Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 359 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

Made it through DAY-1!

Hey Matt !! Good for you.. Remember to look at these first few days for what they are REHAB.. withdrawal.. saying NO to an addiction !!! Do you have any muchies besides coffee to help with the cravings.. they really do help. Fruit and raw vegetable help too. Drink Drink Drink water, cranberry juice, tea.. (not so much coffee.. lol) Pamper yourself .. have a great lunch ! Don't sit around thinking about smoking.. stay busy. and when you get a craving.. grab a lemonhead or some redhots and wait for it to pass (3 minutes maximum !!) You're doing great !! Don't forget to VOTE on a name for OUR club.. look for the post !! Hang Tuff ! Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 359 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

Just wanted to say hi

Hey Teri ! Glad you finally spoke up ! Day 8 is quite an accomplishment for sure. People here are great and supportive and helpful whether you are feeling up or down, frustrated or flustered.. We are starting a new club for February quitters.. in fact we are gathering up ideas for a name for the club. Look for the post and throw out a name if you'd like and please join us. FairyDust is doing the collecting of member's names.. look for her post too. Well welcome and come as often as you like.. the company is great here. Hang Tuff ! christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 349 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

YELLING AT MY KIDS !!!

Hey guys... To add to the louder voice, I noticed tonight when I was reading to my 5 year old that I could finish sentences without getting winded. I used to have to read part of a long sentence and point to something on the page (take a breath) and continue. Tonight I was just reading away.. The last few years, I had really began to feel the difference in my breathing and how easily I was getting winded. I swear it is as if something has opened up my airways and I can breath for the first time in many years. It feels like a miracle .. and I really am thankful that my breathing is returning to normal.. (I was afraid it might not.. you know that fear that you have just waited too long to quit ?) I joke around a lot but, the truth is I am just so happy to get another chance at being healthy.. and put away the guilt of smoking (my youngest son has COPD)even near the same place as my son. What is there not to be happy about.. ??? I just thank God and thank you all for being here.. Couldn't have done it without you.. I truly believe that. Hang Tuff Guys.. we are going to lick this yet ! Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 349 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

YELLING AT MY KIDS !!!

Ang... Glad to hear that you are getting through this. We are the oldest members of the new Club (starting on Feb 1). It's great to see other people who started when I did.. We are going to be successful.. I'm sure of it ! I am doing so well that I feel quilty.. (hope it stays this way..) Finally a name on Thursday.. I hope it is a good.. January people have a great name.. Ash Kickers.. Well Hang Tuff and forget the puff !! Christine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 341 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

List of February Quitters Club Name Add your ideas here

Jose, Got ya. This thread should be finished by tomorrow. It will be good to have a name for our group. I won't bump it anymore either. Christine :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 341 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30