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Tuesday Stats Parade

Dear Katy,
 
You were my idol when I quit in 2004....you were soooo far ahead, and your posts helped me so much.   Now 10 years is a truly great anniversary, so Massive Congratulations!
 
Love Lolly.  
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checking in

Hi G.G. / Jim,
 
I always keep a look out for you.  Four years is great and I am so glad you are enjoying the freedom.  Congratulations!
 
Love Lolly.  
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FIVE YEAR REWARD

Hi Lainey,
 
Congratulations on your upcoming 5 year anniversary.  I've been to Hawaii once and I would give anything to go again....it's so wonderful!  I hope you have an amazing time.
 
Love Lolly.  
 
 
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Marching on a Monday!

Hi Folks,
 
It's years since I marched on a Monday.....It's a yukky, grey day here in Carcassonne, France, but I'm feeling cheery when I see my stats - 2608 days.
 
Join me and strut your stats - you should feel proud of your achievements from one day onwards to true freedom!
 
Love Lolly.  
12 years ago 0 618 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Day 1095 - Three Years of Freedom Today

Great Quote!      Great Quit!      Great New Year!      Congratulations!
 
Love Lolly.  
12 years ago 0 618 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Why is it so hard to stay smoke free for smokers?

Hi there, 
 
 Firstly Congratulations on a good quit.  I agree with your take on trigger points, but would beg everyone to be aware of the dormant side of the Nicotine addiction.
 
I've been quit 7 years and 2 months.  I was a heavy smoker, and found trigger points all the way along the line.  You are right to say that you will have less trigger points the longer you are quit, but, even with 'brain power,'  positive thinking and determination, the odd trigger point may sneak up on you unawares.
 
The great thing about these times is you can laugh them off more easily than at the beginning.  Whether everyone can eliminate them altogether is another thing.  The only thing to do is have some coping method stored away for when they strike, and then just put it down to experience.
 
New Quitters...never think you can't do it... and as SF in GA says..."Be Informed and Ready for the War!"
 
Lolly.  
12 years ago 0 618 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Weekend Pledge 20 Jan 2012

Hello Pen, (my Sassenach friend)
 
I Carol/Lolly, of  a sunny Carcassonne in France, pledge not to smoke this weekend or any other.
 
Hope you have/have had a good weekend.
 
Love Lolly.  
12 years ago 0 618 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Celebrating Six year Anniversary

Sticking to it,
 
Big Congratulations for a big quit.  Six Years is great!  I remember Nicodemon on my shoulder too!  It's so wonderful to get rid of him.
 
Lolly.  
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Dropping in with a good word

Dear Julia,
 
Lovely to see you again......I reiterate everything from your post.  The freedom from addiction is so wonderful.
 
 I hope your  friend succeeds.
 
Love Lolly/Carol.  
 
 
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Penitent February Hall of Fame Winner

Dear Pen, (My Sassenach friend,)
 
So glad I did not miss this.........Congratulations second time around!   You deserved the honour the first time and now this time!
 
It makes me feel old........Who am I kidding?  I am old!        Thanks for all your support in the past.
 
Love Lolly.