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Iris, so many good wishes to you! I remember you from my early days and I always enjoyed your contributions. Thank you for keeping us posted on your wonderful new life! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 495 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,869 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1732.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 68 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
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18 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Shalom Luna, True love and Smokeless!!! Does it get any better?? I think not. Iris [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/2/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 723 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,691 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3976.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 87 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
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18 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks for the wonderful response. So true about going through hard times and quitting. Both of my parents, a brother in law and sister in law all died within the first year of my quit. But I have come to realize that no matter when you quit, ''bad things happen'' and smoking won't undo the pain. In other words, its no excuse to start to smoke again. A valuable lesson. Mc, it took me more then a year to realize that it can happen!! Hang in there and the days add up!!! Again, thanks to SSC, IDFMOM (aka Iris) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/2/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 720 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,610 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3960 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 86 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
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18 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Shalom Bubba, It is especially gratifying to hear from you. To tell the truth, when ever I was ''feeling sorry '' for myself at the beginning of my quit I always turned to your posts on SSC. Tough love works for some, I am one of them. Thank you Lizzie, no trips planned for now. All that flying back and forth to the States for funerals, killed my budget (and state of mind may I add) BTW, I hope year number three will totally knock out those cravings I still have from time to time. I see you have hit the big ''3'' Congrats to you also. IDFMOM1 (AKA Iris) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/2/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 721 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,650 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3965.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 87 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42
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18 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Shalom Fellow Quitters, In a week or so I will be reaching my second anniversary and I wanted to stop by and say thanks. I couldn't have made it this far without the never ending support I have received from all of you, especially Melanie and Katy. It has been one hell of a journey and I know that the nicotine demon will try its best to ''catch'' me off guard in the years to come but I think I have weathered the worst of it. I must say that I still find it amazing the way nicotine can change your life both physically and mentally. How quitting, especially after 35 years of smoking like myself, can open up an entirely new way of looking at yourself and the way you can live your life because you are no longer tied down looking for a place to light up. For all you newbies out there, STICK WITH IT!!! Believe me when I say, if I can do it, anyone can!!!!!! Thanks again to SSC IDFMOM1 (AKA Iris) P.S. Hi Penti. Did ya think I wouldn't be sending you a hug????? If I am 2 years quit then you must be about three weeks behind me. Keep up the good work my old Mucker LOL [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/2/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 719 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,590 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3954.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 86 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37
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18 years ago 0 382 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Shalom Iris, and Huge Congratulations!!!! Two years is amazing! It's so great to hear from you again and to know you are well. Love Lolly. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/25/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 516 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 18,085 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �2580 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 71 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
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18 years ago 0 97 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Shalom Iris! It is wonderful to see you back here. I've often wondered how you were doing and was quite sure that you were still going strong after all the time in and struggles you have had. So very sorry to hear about the losses in your family, another true test of your mettle. Pen sends his best (he is in the kitchen cooking a proper English dinner!) and we remember fondly our old threads with the May 2004 gang. BTW, we're right behind you, kiddo! Much love and best wishes, luna and Pen x!
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18 years ago 0 44 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I salute you on your amazing milestone. Feels so great, eh? Keep leading the way. Cheers. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/24/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 545 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,634 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5586.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 53 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
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18 years ago 0 59 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Tis THE day in your land, dear Iris....and I'm smiling over this... You started celebrating early I see and I missed that but I'm certainly here now. You made this remarkable milestone....2 years smokefree. Iris, saying I'm proud of you sounds lame. It is remarkable what all you went through while you were battling this devil and still....just kept on doing it ...day after day. You had a hard time. Congratulations, Iris. I can hear the pride in your voice. I am proud of you. Shalom backatcha. ;) Love, Melanie
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Shalom Iris, So sorry I missed the day - I don't come on the site too much anymore, but I do stop in every so often to see who's around. Massive congratulations to you on your wonderful 2 years smokefree :) Much respect to you for keeping strong when times were difficult. Rachel xx Two years, one month, three weeks, six days, 21 hours, 47 minutes and 21 seconds. 15738 cigarettes not smoked, saving �3,540.90. Life saved: 7 weeks, 5 days, 15 hours, 30 minutes.
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