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17 years ago 0 420 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Gonna, Loved your description of the freak show! I have starred in those shows, as well! My favorite was once when several of us were packed in this very small room, with little or no ventilation, swirling in the fog. So pathetic! Glad I don't star in those shows anymore. I love traveling alone from time to time. Order room service and spread it all out and eat in front of the TV. Set the room temperature just for yourself - how you like it. Hog the remote! Enjoy yourself! Say hi to the people you meet in the elevator! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/31/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 388 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $73.34 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
17 years ago 0 613 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey, Gonna! I went to Chicago for business just as I was starting the Chantix, but was still smoking some. I stayed alone in a beautiful downtown hotel and really enjoyed my downtime in solitude. The worst part? The room just stunk! Even still smoking, I was SO struck by the nasty smell. I couldn't wait to get out of there -- wished I had gotten a no-smoking room. So, enjoy the smell of your lovely room and be so happy you're not part of the "freak show" any more. I know I am! Congratulations and keep the faith [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 122 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,917 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $976 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
17 years ago 0 1150 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Being alone in a hotel has it's advantages. The last hotel I stayed in was during HELL Week and the smoking area was just outside of my room and my family pi ed me off that night. Actually, not my entire family but I'm protecting the "innocent". That was tough. Another time, I traveled on business while a closet smoker and the only assigned smoking place was at the front entrance of the hotel - isn't that awkward and funny. Have a nice trip and don't stay up too late watching those corny re-runs. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 40 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 409 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $200 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16
17 years ago 0 2631 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well gosh Gonna - If you would have told me where you were going, I would have flown to Texas, eaten your healthy food and fought over the remote with you!! I could lounge in the pool all day while you were doing "work" stuff. Our swimming pools are a little frozen here - Highways still closed in many places - PLEASE PLEASE take me to Texas! Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 150 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,016 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $750 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
17 years ago 0 2039 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Geez, that's funny. I remember being in a freak show just like that. Toronto airport was completely smoke free, but the airport in Vancouver wasn't. Hubby and I made a b-line for the smoking room after getting off the plane. The smoke was soooo thick in there you could've cut it with a knife!!!!! Enjoy your few days in Texas. Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 794 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $234 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
17 years ago 0 2838 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Whew! I have gone to Texas for a few days. At the airport I stood outside of the smoking room staring through the glass at all of the smokers. It was actually kind of funny...kind of like a freak show! Last year I starred in that show! :blush: Alone in the hotel I have thought about smoking...but have brought along plenty of distractions. A book, healthy snacks and I found this computer in the business center. :) I am rather isolated and I will be here just a few days for business. Another 'first'--traveling without my 'companions'. I am going to make the most of it. The best part is...I don't have to share the remote! ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 152 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,640 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1216 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
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I think I am done here and will be going home in the morning. Or...so I am scheduled. There was an interesting turn of events here, but I think they can finish without me. I am anxious to get home. N2k, I forgot my lysol, and now I feel so dirty. I've talked on the unclean phone, used the filthy remote, etc... I guess I'll go boil those germs off of me in the spa ;p And, Windy, come on down...I owe you for all those times I crashed your place ;p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 153 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,690 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1224 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
17 years ago 0 1450 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I find it comforting to be able to log onto a familiar website when I'm far from home. Hang tough gonna and enjoy beN' queen of the clicker! (20/20 says don't forget to spray it with lysol before U touch it)[img]http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/character/character0113.gif[/img] [color=blue][font=Tahoma]All the best~[/color] [img]http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6922/n3us.gif[/img][size=3][color=blue]2[/color][/size][img]http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2344/k6ob.gif[/img][/color] [color=maroon][size=2][font=impact]I Killed the Nicodemon and got off scot-free and you can too! [/color][/size][/font] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 537 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,814 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2685 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 52 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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And the best part is... you don't have to make the bed! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 288 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $57.68 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

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