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barry_sword
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2 Years Smoke Free!
« on: Sep 1st, 2007, 9:22am » |
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Technically it is Monday Sept.03,2005, but 2 years ago today I put my smokes down and went out and bought myself some motivation to do this. I bought myself a new mountain bike and have not looked back. I was 2 packs a day for 30 years and quit cold turkey. No patch, no gum, just my will power to do this.
Today is our local bike shops big Labour Day sale. I think I will stop by and buy myself something nice.
I just wanted to share this with anyone who is considering quitting smoking. If I can do it so can anyone else.
Thanks for listening.
Barry 
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #1 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 9:30am » |
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Way to go!! Go treat yourself to a new bike! 
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #2 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 9:32am » |
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on Sep 1st, 2007, 9:30am, cash5542 wrote:Way to go!! Go treat yourself to a new bike!
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I like your thinking Charlotte. 
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #3 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 9:52am » |
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Yes - for goodness sake - go buy something nice for yourself and while you're at it - buy something even nicer for my "partner in smoke" - Angie!! LOL!
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #4 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 9:54am » |
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on Sep 1st, 2007, 9:52am, Grandma_Sweet_Boy wrote:Yes - for goodness sake - go buy something nice for yourself and while you're at it - buy something even nicer for my "partner in smoke" - Angie!! LOL!
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Bike shop is opening in 5 minutes. Must go.
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #5 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 1:31pm » |
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Good for you Barry!! Congratulations. 
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #6 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 1:35pm » |
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Congratulations Barry - thats brilliant and I'm proud of you!
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #7 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 1:36pm » |
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Congratulations Barry!!!
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #8 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 2:04pm » |
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Good for you, Barry!!! 
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #9 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 2:33pm » |
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Congratulations Barry! That's a tough road to hoe. I know this from personal experience. It took me two tries to kick the habit. That was 16 years ago.
I had much better motivation the 2nd time drawn from my three oldest kids, 10, 8 and 7 at the time. I was sitting on the back porch having a smoke after supper like usual. They walked up to me as a group and asked me to please quit smoking. Said they didn't want me to die of cancer and leave them. Now I knew my wife had put them up to it (she still swears to this day she didn't) but that didn't matter much. It still cut to my very core. I haven't touched one since.
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #10 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 3:28pm » |
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Barry, that's brilliant! Congratulations.
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #11 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 6:21pm » |
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Deepest congrats. Last time I quit, the beast morphed on me, nearly costing me everything that is/was dear to me, besides finally getting a clear Dx and finding this place. I have a bit of fear it could do so again. I want to quit again. But to honest I'm scared to death.
I applaud the quiters. Some things are worth quitting...know what I mean?
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #12 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 6:22pm » |
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Good for you Barry! Congrats!
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #13 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 7:23pm » |
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While your at the shop barry, buy me a new bike and I'll quit too!!!
I kick myself in the ass everyday for starting back up after a year of quitting! Ya, I'm a dumbass!
Congrats Buddy!
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #14 on: Sep 1st, 2007, 9:37pm » |
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Terrific Barry. It's a real PITA to stay off the things but you've done it.
People that have never smoked have no effen idea.
Be nice to yourself is a good idea.
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #15 on: Sep 2nd, 2007, 8:07am » |
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Thank you all for the words of support, it means a lot to me. I quit mainly because of my breathing and to get that elephant off my chest. The money played a big part also.
We went shopping but were very careful on our spending. No, did not buy a new bike! Bought Angie some biking clothing and picked up a multi tool for on trail repairs and some new pedals for my bike.
Thanks again for the replies, that was nice.
Barry
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Congrats Barry !!! I've tried to quit several times .. once quit for about a year ... but I always picked them back up. 
Currently I haven't touched one since early Thursday morning. Of course, I'm in a hospital now. My plans are to Not pick them back up ! I hope I can do it !
wish me luck !
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #17 on: Sep 2nd, 2007, 8:24pm » |
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Barry,don't you remember,winners never quit......seriously good for you Barry!
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Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
« Reply #18 on: Sep 2nd, 2007, 9:35pm » |
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I quit May 13, 2005. I used the Nico Patch. Failed 3 times before it took hold. I will never smoke again!
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