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14 years ago 0 1080 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hon, I am so sorry I was late reading this. I hope you're OK. I admire your strength and tenacity at this time Sparky, and you know you'd be fighting mad if you gave in to the craving ( ooh a poem!!) so, hang in there, we all love and support you.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 698
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 17,450
Amount Saved: $10,470.00
Life Gained:
Days: 85 Hrs: 5 Mins: 23 Seconds: 2

14 years ago 0 597 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0

You are such a good, and wise, person.  I have faith in you. 


My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 97
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,880
Amount Saved: $970.00
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 1 Mins: 31 Seconds: 58

  • Quit Meter

    $52,280.00

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 739 Hours: 12

    Minutes: 10 Seconds: 40

    Life Gained

  • Quit Meter

    5228

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    209,120

    Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 967 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well I get it Sparky.  You are going through a trial of a lifetime, and smoking was always with us during these times.  That doesn't mean you are not strong enough to handle it without smoking, because you can.  You are a strong, sturdy woman who can get through each day without a cigarette....
 
with love,
 
Kelly

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 12/7/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 852
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 25,560
Amount Saved: $3,195.00
Life Gained:
Days: 72 Hrs: 13 Mins: 13 Seconds: 3

14 years ago 0 1356 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
One day at a time Sparky, you know it!!  and you can do it
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/3/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1070
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,700
Amount Saved: $2,140.00
Life Gained:
Days: 107 Hrs: 1 Mins: 26 Seconds: 15

14 years ago 0 984 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
We've got your back, Sparky.  Always.  Hang on to those 50 days - they're more important than old nic wants you to think.
 
x T

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1192
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 27,416
Amount Saved: �7,539.40
Life Gained:
Days: 106 Hrs: 8 Mins: 48 Seconds: 19

14 years ago 0 50 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sparky
Ahhhh...the nicodemon awaiteth....always.
50 days - you've got a good quit on your hands.  Congratulations!

Everyone has their own reasons of why they want to quit.  Maybe a sister who died from cancer, or new grandbabies to hold and enjoy.  Are these 'reasons' enough to make someone stay quit?  I don't know.

I have quit as many times as you have.  You know the drill here, but if I may....

The only reason to STAY quit is for you a NO other reason, and 

STAYING quit means having to accept that you are an ADDICT. 

It's not about losing another quit, it's about being a SMOKER.....or not.

Take what you want, leave the rest.

Post everyday Sharon...you do best when you are supporting others and receiving support in return. Hold my hand Sharon, and

Keep the Quit!!!!

J

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 9/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 200
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,000
Amount Saved: $1,920.00
Life Gained:
Days: 21 Hrs: 20 Mins: 44 Seconds: 48

14 years ago 0 3307 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks everyone.  MM you are one of the reason I am not smoking.  Thanks for the slap aside the head or was that a kick in the a$$.  I got the message.  Todash, you read me loud and clear Sue, Rock, Grimm, Brenda, Cristinas, Jim, and Kaiser, you guys mean so much to me.  Every word you posted hit home.  In AA they say we need to change playgrounds and sometimes friends.  But what hit me the most is MM's statement : " The pitiful truth is an apology should never be followed by an excuse. "  
 
I always have and excuse...........................but never a good one.
 
Keep the Quit
Sparky

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 2/12/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 54
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 540
Amount Saved: $108.00
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 22 Mins: 58 Seconds: 4

14 years ago 0 597 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm proud of you, sparky!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 96
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,840
Amount Saved: $960.00
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 22 Mins: 35 Seconds: 55

  • Quit Meter

    $52,280.00

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 739 Hours: 12

    Minutes: 10 Seconds: 40

    Life Gained

  • Quit Meter

    5228

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    209,120

    Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 597 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Not that I am passing judgement on anyone.  I was the queen of failed quits.  It's not an easy addiction to overcome.  But-the people here with lengthy quits are evident that it CAN be done.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 96
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,840
Amount Saved: $960.00
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 22 Mins: 35 Seconds: 47

  • Quit Meter

    $52,280.00

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 739 Hours: 12

    Minutes: 10 Seconds: 40

    Life Gained

  • Quit Meter

    5228

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    209,120

    Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 597 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I missed this at first.  I could say so much, but it's redundant.  I will be 50 this month and feel like I owe an apology to my kids and grandkids.  The pitiful truth is an apology should never be followed by an excuse.  (I won't be around as long as I would like to because I chose to smoke even though I knew the consequences)  How weak and sad is that?  Be the example and quit.  Your family will admire your strength!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 96
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,840
Amount Saved: $960.00
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 22 Mins: 35 Seconds: 22

  • Quit Meter

    $52,280.00

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 739 Hours: 12

    Minutes: 10 Seconds: 40

    Life Gained

  • Quit Meter

    5228

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    209,120

    Cigarettes Not Smoked


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