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Jeepgun
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I would just like to announce that today is my second day as a nonsmoker.
Thank you very much.
-Frank
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« Reply #1 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:30pm » |
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one day at a time brother 
just think of how much money you will be saving, what is it now, $50 a pack?
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« Reply #2 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:32pm » |
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Yep. One day at a time... I smoked my last sickarette at 9 p.m. on the 31st of August.
And yeah, they feel like they are $50/pack! I am figuring them at an average of $3.00/pack, though...
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« Reply #3 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:33pm » |
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Keep it up, bro. You can do it.
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« Reply #4 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:33pm » |
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Congratulations Frank on your new life hon. I know this is it for you!
I'm behind you every step of the way.
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« Reply #5 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:34pm » |
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on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:32pm, Jeepgun wrote:Yep. One day at a time... I smoked my last sickarette at 9 p.m. on the 31st of August.
And yeah, they feel like they are $50/pack! I am figuring them at an average of $3.00/pack, though... |
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yep, I remember paying less than a dollar, and I ain't that old. good job.
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« Reply #6 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:36pm » |
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Good for you Frank. One day (or one hour) at a time. You can make it. Might even help with the clusters. Even it doesn't you'll smell better, have more money (about $1100.00 a year) in your pocket and get laid more often.
I'm smoking only because I'm using it to break the chewing gum habit. 
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« Reply #7 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:41pm » |
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Thank you, everyone.... *eyes filling with tears of gratitude*
When I started smoking, cigarettes were $1.10 a pack. Even if they were still cheap, (and here in the South, they are still fairly cheap), I would still be quitting, though.
Re: Smoking to break a chewing gum habit: ROFLMAO!!
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« Reply #8 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:44pm » |
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No shit? Way to go Frank. No doubt you can do it.
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Re: An Important Personal Announcement
« Reply #9 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:44pm » |
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You can do it!
Your daughter will thank you for extending your life.
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« Reply #10 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:46pm » |
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Awesome news Frank!
I need to quit too, just afraid I'll gain a lot of weight like last time I quit.
Damned oral fixation!
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Re: An Important Personal Announcement
« Reply #11 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:52pm » |
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Keep it up Frank.
I quit once for 3 years. The absolute stupidest thing I have ever done is start again.
I know how tough it's going to get for you and I'll keep you (and your family) in my prayers.
Start putting $3.00 away every day instead of buying a pack of smokes and see how quick it adds up. Once you get a bunch saved up, treat yourself to something that you usually wouldn't be able to afford.
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« Reply #12 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:53pm » |
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Well, I don't think I'll gain much weight. I've been running, swimming, scuba diving, weightlifting, and working around the house. Smoking is now so thoroughly at odds with who I am and what I am doing in my life. It's just time for it to go.
Even if I found that abstaining made my CH worse, I don't care. CH won't kill me. Sickarettes will.
Thank you all for your encouragement. I was going to keep it all a secret because I've quit before and then fallen flat on my face, but this time feels so different than the other times that I've attempted to quit... I think I actually have an honest chance at succeeding this time.
-Frank
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« Reply #13 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:55pm » |
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Thank you. I've always told myself that if I could quit for just three weeks, I would never go back to it. So... Now I'm putting my money where my mouth is. Starting again after three years?  Man... If/when you get ready to quit again, you know you'll have every shred of encouragement I can possibly give, my friend.
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Re: An Important Personal Announcement
« Reply #14 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:55pm » |
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Your second day, Great !!
I tried to quit this summer, and after nine weeks, i started again. I can still strangle myself for starting again.
It seems that the nicotine addiction only lasts 3 days, the rest is in your head...
Remember that after tomorrow, it helped me too.
don't smoke or ..... 
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« Reply #15 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:58pm » |
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Thank you, Ronny. I'm quitting with the combination of the patch and Wellbutrin/Zyban, because I am a big wuss. LOL 
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Re: An Important Personal Announcement
« Reply #16 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:02pm » |
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Go for it man and good luck, probably the smartest decision any of us could make. my advice for what its worth: Don't feel bad if you fall off the wagon just quit again. they say most people have to quit numerous times before it sticks and the important thing is that you just keep trying.
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Re: An Important Personal Announcement
« Reply #17 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:02pm » |
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on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:29pm, Jeepgun wrote:I would just like to announce that today is my second day as a nonsmoker.
Thank you very much.
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Congratulation, Frank.
Like ExplodingEyeBall, the stupidest thing I have done is start again!!!!!! Stupid me  , and it is €uros 3,40 a pack. Again, congratulation. Andrea
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Re: An Important Personal Announcement
« Reply #18 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:04pm » |
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Great job hun. It is wonderful to hear. You go thte key to quitting. Do it for yourself, not for anyone else.
One day at a time.
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« Reply #19 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:15pm » |
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Glad to read you've hung them up. Hang in there!
Vent here instead of on the family.
Last time I quit after about 3 weeks my wife came home and threw a hard pack of camels at me. As they bounced off my forehead she stated "Here, smoke these you fucken prick". Love is such a tender thing.
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Re: An Important Personal Announcement
« Reply #20 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:16pm » |
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WHOO HOOO JEEP!!
I had my 6 month anniversary of being smoke free a few days ago.
You CAN do this!!
Especially if you feel this time is different...that happened to me too. It's actually been a fairly easy quit this time cause I was SOOOO ready...and DONE
Good luck!!
Mast
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« Reply #21 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:17pm » |
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Wow!! Congratulations, Mast!!! Six months is a big milestone!! WHOO-HOO!!
Thanks again, everyone.
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« Reply #22 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:36pm » |
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« Reply #23 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:52pm » |
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YAY Jeep , you can do it!!Congrats! 
Mast, congrats on your six months, incredible!!!
ps- Joe too f*cking funny!!!!
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« Reply #24 on: Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:56pm » |
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