That is interesting and very sad information, but also very depressing. I would much rather focus on the people who have quit tobacco and are still going strong at a ripe old age, than think about those who died young of smoking related illnesses. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/31/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 98 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,480 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $189.14 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

Mercy, Thanks for sharing. Very interesting! Danielle ____________________ The SSC Support Team

Mercy, Thanks for the interesting post...wow, that is scarey. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 90 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,360 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $378 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

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