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Staying quit when life throws curve balls


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Well when life throws us curve balls sometimes we gotta duck and dodge it, or take a run at the pitcher! You gotta do what you gotta do! Enjoy whatever endeavor and wherever life is taking you! Thank you for all the help you have given me! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 107 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,675 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,128.85 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
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Pat, Thanks for sharing with us. Boy, life is messy but smoking just makes it messier. You have a commendable attitude and you have given yourself the gift of over two weeks of your life back. Great job! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/5/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1049 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 20,980 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4,720.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 80 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
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pat take care stay in touch by e-mail lynnexx [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 237 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,555 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �948.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 27 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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lady, I am so glad I just read your post a I have had alot in the 2 mo. of my quit also, and sure helps to hear of others problems and worries. or it sure does me. Thanks so much. Take care. you will be missed! hugs and prayers, Bobbi [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/27/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 83 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,490 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $207.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
17 years ago 0 813 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Pat You go and be what ever it is you choose, sans nicotine. Hope you will come back, thank you for sharing your experiences. I know you have helped alot of us along the way... nonic [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 175 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,250 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,225.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
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Wishing you the best Pat! Go and ENJOY life and don't forget about us here because we'll never forget you! You have inspired many! Take Care and behave! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/11/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 950 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $133.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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I'm so glad I got to know you. Stay as wonderful as you are ...always. Please come and tell us hello when you can. I know you will do just fine. Blessings to your family. Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 148 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,960 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $661.56 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37
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I don't want you to go anywhere....I will certainly miss your wise words of wisdom. Not to mention your positive attitude. I am so grateful that you quit around the same time that I did, I knew I could look forward to reading what you had to say! I wish you well, please stop in for a parade every now and then. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 161 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,415 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $676.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44
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Pat Thanks for that post. You have gone through a lot and seems like you are not just handling what's thrown at you, but are actively making choices for a better life, beginning with stopping smoking. I sometimes think about how when we make a decision for change, we are given what I call "opportunities" to test that resolve. Once we successfully navigate those, we no longer are faced with the same challenges. I wish you all the best in your life and please check in with us. I will miss your posts. -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 88 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,520 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $598.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
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Thank you so much for that, Pat. Handling difficult life situations as non-smokers is a big hurdle for us all, I think. I have lost many quits because of stress, pain and sadness. Smoking never changed any of it and this quit, I deliberatley think back on those times and make myself re-live them in my mind without the smoking. It sounds masochistic but I believe it will help me be ready for the next curve ball. Pat, your calm, grounded, common-sense posts have helped me a lot and set an excellent example. Thank you again for that and I hope you'll come back to check in now & then. All the best on your journey. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 720 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $396.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

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