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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2614

Just reading this thread is huge. What great quitters there are here. Sparky, Stay tuned, keep dropping in and letting us know how you are doing. As Shevie says: [quote] As long as you desire to be smoke-free, then you are trying to quit. Trying is good enough for me. [/quote] Ciao Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 212 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,252 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1590 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 34 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5195

Sparky, Don't ever quit quitting. You are fighting for your life and you really are worth it. When you are ready, we will be here. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 442 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,858 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1547 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 39 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Hey, Sparky! Don't beat yourself up over this. Slips happen, it's part of the game. You just keep plugging away until you get it right. During your brief hiatus from quitting ;p I want you to do something for yourself. I want you to examine every cigarette you smoke. Why are you smoking it? Is it helping? Is there something else you could/should be doing right now? Also, notice the details of smoking: the heat of the cig between your fingers and on your lips. Notice the heat of the smoke as it goes into your mouth and down your throat. Notice the sting of the smoke in your eyes. Before you inhale, let a bit of smoke out and notice its color. Then notice the difference in the smoke's color as you exhale. Remind yourself that the change is because something was left behind, in you, coating your lungs. Do that at least twice with every cig you smoke and remember that it happens with each drag. Also remember that what is left behind is infusing itself into every cell of your lungs, altering their structures to set the stage for COPD, altering their DNA to set the stage for lung cancer. [u]Every drag[/u], Sparky. Don't worry about your slip. You do as I asked and your slip will be temporary, I assure you. And please do not say goodbye. You don't have to be quit to be here. You just have to want to be. IMO, as long as you desire to be smoke-free, then you are trying to quit. Trying is good enough for me. Stay close, Sparky. You ain't whipped yet. :eg: Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 481 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,639 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1827.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 89 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Glad to see you're still hanging around, Sparky. Stay close, read much. When you're ready, let us know. I really like kickin' demon butt. :eg: Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 483 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,662 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1835.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 90 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 989

Wow Sparky - that is sad news. But does not need to be the end of your quit - just a step backwards. Shevie's advice is the best I have read in an age. Try it and you will be back here tomorrow! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 520 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,003 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1820 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 72 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

I'm bumping this because Shevie's advice is classic and perfect for everyone trying to win this quitting game. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 643 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 18,011 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2250.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 88 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

Sparky, don't give up. Just because you smoked today doesn't mean you have to keep smoking. It isn't the end of the line. Think it through and come back to join us when you have it sorted out. Rusty [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 642 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 18,001 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2247 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 88 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 319

Hello Sparky, You know Friend, When I started on this website as a quitter of this addiction on March 10th 2003, I said to myself, It will never happen, for I'm a smoker for the rest of my life, But in 2 weeks time, I had so much Positive attitude, and support from People on this website from around this world of Ours behind me, Saying to me, Come on John, You can do it, And that's when my whole life turned completely around, If that many People care about me Quitting, Then I'm going to give it my best shot, Just like You right now, There must be at least 30 People or so Cheering for You on this Your Topic, I'll tell You a little story Sparky, Some of the same People and Friends that I quit with over 3 years ago, We are having a reunion in Nashville, Tennessee, the first week in October, which is only 3 weeks away, There is like 12 to 15 of Us that's going to be there at this Motel to spend the week with, If that don't get Your heart and addrenilin flowing, then nothing will, So don't give up on Yourself so easily my Friend, For that Warning on the side of those cigerette pack's is for real, and very true, ''Hazzordous to Your Health,''' Well Sparky, I gave up one addiction of smokeing 40 years, and picked up another addiction, Its call Excerciseing and Eating Healthy, I'm 68 years young, and I walk 3 miles aday, its routine for me daily, its like getting out of bed everyday, I'm addicted, and I love it, So I will leave You with this little advice, ''Grit those Teeth, And Get the Eye of The Tiger, And Please stay close to this website, just as though You were married to it, I hope eventually You view life today the way I do, for I cherrish everyday of my journey, You take care Sparky, And do give it some thought, For its Your life, Smokeless In Oklahoma :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/10/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1287 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 38,628 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5508.36 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 304 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2223

[size=4] we will be here when you get back Take care Tresa[/size] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1501 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 30,020 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5253.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 206 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Good Luck Sparky, You cannot do something that you are not ready for. Enjoy your smoking life and if you ever get to the point where you want to quit more than you want to smoke, come back, I may not be here but the site will. Best Wishes Penitent [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/18/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 852 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17,043 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �4260 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 142 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

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