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15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm new

Hi everyone, I am sort of new.  I have been reading the posts for 6 weeks now and I would like to thank all of you for getting me this far.  I quit Oct. 26/08 with the use of the patch and have just recently started the 7 mg.  I have definitely noticed a difference but continue to fight the fight, and will do so with the help of you wonderful people.  I finally decided that I can't do this alone!  Jo
 

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 45
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 900
Amount Saved: $162.00
Life Gained:
Days: 6 Hrs: 0 Mins: 17 Seconds: 30

15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm new

Thank you for taking me under your wings.   Just thought I would add some info about my situation. I'v been having a tough time the last few days and decided I need to be accountable and felt like I already had a connection.. I have smoked for approx. 40 years and attempted about 7 previous quits...the longest being 2 1/2 years.  I feel more confident with this quit as my attitude is totally different.  I actually WANT to quit this time....just have to keep chasing the nicodemon away.  I'm really not sure if I am using this forum correctly, if I mess up please let me know.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 45
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 900
Amount Saved: $162.00
Life Gained:
Days: 6 Hrs: 0 Mins: 49 Seconds: 49

15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Miss Marples!!! 50 DAYS!!!!

Congratulations MM, I'm not far behind and will join you on the cruise.  If you can slow the ship down a little, I'll start paddling now.  Way to go        Jo
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 46
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 920
Amount Saved: $165.60
Life Gained:
Days: 6 Hrs: 1 Mins: 5 Seconds: 19

15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
alllllllll aboard this weeks train , warm weather is on it's way !

Count me in too!  We were in Vegas for our daughter's wedding but didn't have time for the Grand Canyon.  I am also excited about the warm weather.  No smoking for me. Yahoo 
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 46
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 920
Amount Saved: $165.60
Life Gained:
Days: 6 Hrs: 3 Mins: 4 Seconds: 56

15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello!!

Hi Quittin'girl...welcome!
I also love your attitude and believe it will take you all the way.  I find that has made a huge difference in my quit.  I honestly don't feel that I am missing anything this time.  Yes, I crave but that's a whole different thing.  If you put all this great advice into practice, you WILL send that nicodemon a message that you are stronger than it and build your confidence every time you do.  Way to go.   Jobold

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 53
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,060
Amount Saved: $190.80
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 1 Mins: 14 Seconds: 39

15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I blew my quit but I'm back to try again!!

Hi dasiegrl, glad that you are giving it another try.  I also felt like a loser when I lost my last quit.  I cried like a baby and really beat myself up over it.  I made the mistake of not trying again for about 5 years.  Should have got right back on the horse as they say.  You know that great feeling you get when you discover you're doing it.......keep on doing.  That keeps me going along with all these great new friends that understand.  Good Luck.   Jo
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 53
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,060
Amount Saved: $190.80
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 1 Mins: 17 Seconds: 18

15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
ALL ABOARD THE CHRISTMAS SLEIGH TRAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Count me in too please.  I have never been to Washington either and really looking forward to it.  Wow, really getting to see the country lately.....loving every minute of it.  Yahoo.    Jo
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 53
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,060
Amount Saved: $190.80
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 1 Mins: 18 Seconds: 15

15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
It's cold and rainy!!! And I used to sit out there SMOKING!!!!!

This could get embarrassing....kind of like the "gas" thing.  not that I am going to reveal too much
 
I almost missed a flight, had only 1/2 hour between flights and a heck of a long way to the next terminal.  I was determined that I was going to have my smoke, had been 2 hours and would be another 2 before I could have my next.  Managed to have about 4 drags then had to RUN all the way, even on the sky walks and just made it.
 
Back when you could smoke on the plane, I was sitting in the smoking section but the woman next to me did not light up and I figured she just couldn't get another seat so I chose not to have one.  It was just killing me....the weather was bad and just before we landed, the woman got nervous and lit up.  I was ready to smack her!
 
During the warmer weather, I watched TV through the patio doors while on the deck but had to turn the volume waaay up to hear it.  The neighbours let me know they could hear it, no problem.  I would also stand on the deck but in line with the trees so that the neighbours couldn't see me.  Felt like a criminal on my own property.
 
I also smoked in my car and during the winter, that was the only cigs that I enjoyed.  I never did when anyone else was in the car.  Everyone always had to wait for me to have one between stops.  This is the main reason I chose to quit during the winter....those ones outside were purely had to have, not want to have.
 
This has been rather therapeutic,  I think we can all relate.  Jo

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 53
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,060
Amount Saved: $190.80
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 1 Mins: 26 Seconds: 36

15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Happy Holidays from Hot SiO2!!!

Season's Greetings to you as well Jim
Please drive safely and enjoy your smoke free Christmas.  I know I will!  Jo

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 54
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,080
Amount Saved: $194.40
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 5 Mins: 1 Seconds: 29

15 years ago 0 67 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Merry Christmas to all

A very Merry Christmas to everyone. 
 
I have not been around much this past week. I was in the hospital for a couple of days, turned out to be stress and anxiety.  I believe I am being tested.......pleased to report that I passed with flying colours.  No smoking this Christmas or any other for that matter.  Thanks for ALWAYS being here!  I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful smoke free holiday.  Jo 

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 59
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,180
Amount Saved: $212.40
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 17 Mins: 58 Seconds: 1