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(Message started by: Jeepgun on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:29pm)
Title: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:29pm
I would just like to announce that today is my second day as a nonsmoker.

Thank you very much.

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by john_d on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:30pm
one day at a time brother  8)

just think of how much money you will be saving, what is it now, $50 a pack?
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:32pm
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...
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by thomas on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:33pm
Keep it up, bro.  You can do it.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Melissa on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:33pm
Congratulations Frank on your new life hon.  I know this is it for you!

I'm behind you every step of the way.

hugs,
:)mel
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by john_d on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:34pm

on 09/02/04 at 15:32:26, 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...


yep, I remember paying less than a dollar, and I ain't that old.  good job.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by BobG on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:36pm
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. ::)
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:41pm
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!!
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Rock_Lobster on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:44pm
No shit?  Way to go Frank.  No doubt you can do it.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by lionsound on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:44pm
You can do it!


Your daughter will thank you for extending your life.

-L
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by PittsburghJoe on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:46pm
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!

:-X

Joe
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:52pm
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.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:53pm
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
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:55pm
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.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Ronny on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:55pm
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 ..... [smiley=bigguns.gif]

    Ronny.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 2nd, 2004, 3:58pm
Thank you, Ronny. I'm quitting with the combination of the patch and Wellbutrin/Zyban, because I am a big wuss. LOL  [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Redrum on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:02pm
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.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by AndreaD on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:02pm

on 09/02/04 at 15:29:18, Jeepgun wrote:
I would just like to announce that today is my second day as a nonsmoker.
Thank you very much.
-Frank

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
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Tiannia on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:04pm
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.
-Tia
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by echo on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:15pm
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.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:16pm
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
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:17pm
Wow!! Congratulations, Mast!!! Six months is a big milestone!! :) WHOO-HOO!!

Thanks again, everyone. :)
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by don on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:36pm

Quote:
Damned oral fixation!


ROFLMMFAO!

Joe you kill me.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by broomhilda on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:52pm
YAY Jeep , you can do it!!Congrats! :D

Mast, congrats on your six months, incredible!!!


ps- Joe too f*cking funny!!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Root on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:56pm
Get Stuffed. Lite weight.
[smiley=smokin.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by john_d on Sep 2nd, 2004, 4:56pm

on 09/02/04 at 15:58:56, Jeepgun wrote:
because I am a big wuss. [smiley=laugh.gif]


can't visualize that Frank


LMAO Joe
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 2nd, 2004, 5:00pm
LOL, Joe.

Uh.... Thanks, Root. I guess...  [smiley=huh.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Lizzie2 on Sep 2nd, 2004, 5:16pm
You know how proud I am of you!!!

I'll say again, if you ever need a pep talk...just let me know!!   ;;D
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by kimh on Sep 2nd, 2004, 8:13pm
youkindooityoukindooityoukindooit!!!!!  :)
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Sep 2nd, 2004, 8:18pm
Good for you - now that you've shared this news, it will likely make you try even harder!

BTW - what's up with this $3.00 a pack.  It cost $8.50 per pack of 25 cigarettes here.   :o
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by PerryGR on Sep 2nd, 2004, 8:53pm
Congratulations Jeepgun. Keep it up -you can make it.

Thanks for annoucning this -it might just be the inspiration i needed to try and at least cut down on my smoking.

PFDAN to all,
Perry.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by cootie on Sep 2nd, 2004, 9:00pm
Great news Frank.....congrats and good luck with quitting !!!!!! Dumbest thing I did was 'start' cuz I never smoked thru high school or ever till about 6 years ago......I'm a social smoker and drinker tho and only way I can quit either is to stop socializeing......do I get the big DUH award or what !!!??? I don't want either unless I am out....don't crave either either unless out. See what I mean. Pam that goes out alot
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Leesa on Sep 2nd, 2004, 9:05pm
Good for you Frank!!!! BRAVO!!! Keep it up man you can do this!!!
Much respect, Leesa
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by don on Sep 2nd, 2004, 10:00pm
Just like waiting for the pain to leave.

The urge will pass
The urge will pass
The urge will pass
The urge will pass
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Bec on Sep 2nd, 2004, 10:12pm
((((( Frank )))))

I am so proud of you. I know you can do it.

Hugs
Bec
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by vietvet2tours on Sep 2nd, 2004, 10:32pm
rock on dude.Pray that yer done with the cigs.Thanks for your prayers and concern also.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Tim_Z on Sep 2nd, 2004, 10:54pm
Way to go Frank, congrats. I guess my momma didn't raise no quitter. I've only started one more time than I've quit. I agree it's all in your head. Hang in there , good luck.

Echo that's too funny, the same exact thing happened to me. She begged me to start again. I hated everyone and everyone hated me.

Zyban worked for me but then I started to have seizures. Good stuff, I can't use it.

Tim
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Edna on Sep 3rd, 2004, 12:13am
Hi Pal,

Congratulations!!   I knew you to be quite a wise guy!!

Wuss, no way. You've done a wise thing, and I'm proud of ya.

Check your email now.

cheers for you,
EDNA
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Charlie on Sep 3rd, 2004, 12:50am
Nice going Frank. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/app.gif

There will be a time when you realize that you forgot one. That's when you know.  

You know me. I'd never give smokers a hard time.  :o
24 years here and I'm a bigger pain in the ash every day.  

Nice going Michelle. That's a good marker.   8)

When I started smoking a carton of cigarettes was a $5 gift at Christmas with a to and from space right on the box.  It was the standard gift for people as lazy as I.

Keep at it Frank.

Charlie
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by BobG on Sep 3rd, 2004, 8:06am
Frank, it's now day three. How you doing? Hang in there. It is going to get easier each day. Be tough.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 3rd, 2004, 8:17am
Thank you, everyone. Round 3, and so far, I feel great! I had to take the patch off last night, because I had a scuba diving class, and I have a patch with me today, but haven't put it on yet. Hey, maybe I can do this without any nicotine at all! Wouldn't THAT be great??? So far, I feel wonderful, though. Last night, I rounded up all the ashtrays, butts, and lighters and dumped them all in the garbage.

Thanks again.

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by lionsound on Sep 3rd, 2004, 8:23am
*proud applause*

Excellent!

You are doing this!

-L
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 3rd, 2004, 8:52am
Thank you, my lionhearted friend. :) Step by step... :)
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Kevin_M on Sep 3rd, 2004, 9:01am
You did great Frank, keep going.  That would be cool without the patch too.  Outa sight, outa mind.
 

[smiley=cool2.gif]       [smiley=headbanger.gif]


Kevin M
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 3rd, 2004, 9:40am
Thanks!

"I can because I believe I can." That is all.  :)
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Edna on Sep 3rd, 2004, 10:09am
And "I" believe in you too!!

Keep it up, and if it gets rough, you know where to find me.

hugs,
EDNA
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Luke63 on Sep 3rd, 2004, 10:43am
GO Frankster GO!!!!!   Luke
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jonny on Sep 3rd, 2004, 11:16am
Rock on Jeepster......you can do this, Bro!!!

.................................jonny
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 3rd, 2004, 2:23pm
Gawd... You are all just wonderful. Thank you so much. Your encouragement really means the world. What is really great, is that when an urge comes, I know it's going to pass, that it's only temporary, and if I remove my opinion of "good" or "bad," then it ceases to be unpleasant, and is just a small, slight, nearly "nothing" of a feeling. By far, this is the easiest time I've ever had with quitting. http://www.quitsmokingonline.com <-----This site has been an IMMENSE help!!

Thanks again, everyone. Love you.... [smiley=hug.gif]

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by E-Double on Sep 3rd, 2004, 2:26pm
That's awesome dude!!!!
I personally was in the "process" of quitting when my cycle hit & that kinda went out the window :(

You're a big inspiration. Keep it up!!

Eric
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Sep 3rd, 2004, 2:58pm

on 09/02/04 at 20:53:04, PerryGR wrote:
Congratulations Jeepgun. Keep it up -you can make it.

Thanks for annoucning this -it might just be the inspiration i needed to try and at least cut down on my smoking.

PFDAN to all,
Perry.


Ditto.....
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Sep 3rd, 2004, 3:34pm

on 09/03/04 at 08:17:14, Jeepgun wrote:
I had to take the patch off last night, because I had a scuba diving class, and I have a patch with me today,


Man...

I wish I could use a patch. It helped when I tried but the adhesive on it irritated me so bad I couldn't stand it.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 3rd, 2004, 3:48pm
Well, check out that site that posted, because it's really a big help in dealing with Killer Craves. I'm not going to use anymore patches. I don't see the point in prolonging the agony, trying to use patches the way that heroin addicts use methadone. *shrug* Let the craves come. Just because the ocean waves pound on the mountain doesn't mean that the mountain must lie down.

:)

Ever Onward!!

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Gator on Sep 3rd, 2004, 4:51pm
Way to go there, Frank!  I know it's tough, but you and everyone around you will breath easier for it.  Just take it one day at a time.

Gator
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by alleyoop on Sep 3rd, 2004, 7:22pm
Hey, we're all 'pullin' for you Jeep!
[smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif]

[smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]



Seriously Frank, you're my hero! If'n you pull this off, you might just inspire me to do the same!

.......................................alley [smiley=smokin.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 3rd, 2004, 11:03pm
Three days, now. I feel great! :) By Monday, all nicotine will be completely out of my system. :)

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by don on Sep 3rd, 2004, 11:05pm
Butts in Massachusetts average $5.50 a pack.

Send me your leftovers.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 4th, 2004, 4:48am
Too late, Don. Those nasty stinky things have been bagged up and dropped off at the dump! Working on Day 4, now. Go, me!! WHOO-HOO!! :) *running around, shakin' my ass...*
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by BobG on Sep 4th, 2004, 4:56am

on 09/04/04 at 04:48:58, Jeepgun wrote:
Go, me!! WHOO-HOO!! :)


Yeah, Go You!

$5.50 a pack? Damn! I suck on Salems and they're a little over $3 a pack here.








And I don't want to hear the old joke "Salem is my dog!" ::)
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by synergy on Sep 4th, 2004, 5:05am
Ive quit lots of times - but now i have a little girl i really want to stop. You are my inspiration jeep!

I was always told that if you can go 3 days without a cigg then you can quit. And also that there are 2 types of addiction:

1- physical addiction
2- mental addiction

You can either be one or both - unfortunately im both so even though my body doesnt crave, my brain goes mental and all i get in my head is "have a fag"!

Good luck Jeep - you have done 4 days now - you can definately do it - gonna visit that website now, youve started something now!
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Bec on Sep 4th, 2004, 10:06am
:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

I am so proud of you, you can do it. keep up the good work

Hugs and Kisses
Bec
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 4th, 2004, 10:12am
Great!! I can tell you that, by far, the mental/psychological addiction is the most difficult to overcome. The website I posted is a big help with that. :)

Very best wishes!

-FranknJeep
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by judyw on Sep 4th, 2004, 4:07pm
Frank, you are the man!!!Way to go...just think how many more hugs are going to come your way now...might even get lucky and get a kiss or two... :-*thinking of you often with caring and support...143 ;;D
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 4th, 2004, 5:30pm
Thank you, Judy! :) Day 4 here, and still going strong! Whoo-hoo!! :) :-*
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 5th, 2004, 9:17am
Day 5, and still, it's no sweat. I haven't used a nicotine patch since Thursday, and still haven't had anything more than the occasional "twinge," and I haven't had any full-on withdrawals/craves. The psychological addiction is the toughest part of quitting, and to that end,  this site has literally saved my life: http://www.quitsmokingonline.com

Day 5, and I am sooooo glad to be free!!! Go, me!!
:)
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Bec on Sep 5th, 2004, 9:52am
[smiley=headbanger.gif]



[smiley=bow.gif]


Keep up the good work, the hard part is over


:-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by BobG on Sep 5th, 2004, 10:16am
;;D

Go You!
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jonny on Sep 5th, 2004, 11:40am
GO JEEPSTER!!!!.......Just think of all the cool shit you will be able to buy for the rock grinder ;;D

...............................jonny
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 5th, 2004, 11:47am
Thanks! Yeah... I've already saved $20.00 by not smoking for five days.

$5/day x 365 days = $1,825

$1,825/year x 10 years = $18,250.00

In ten years, just by refraining from smoking, I would nearly have enough money to buy a new Jeep Wrangler. Unbelievable.... :)
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by broomhilda on Sep 5th, 2004, 1:12pm
Jeep, I am so proud of you, keep up the great work!!! :-*

Impressive!!!!


ps-smokes here are over 8 bucks a pack, eighty six a carton [smiley=smokin.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 5th, 2004, 1:14pm
$8/pack???  [smiley=eek.gif] Damn!!!  :o
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 5th, 2004, 7:30pm
Interesting: I was outside talking with my neighbor who smokes like a freight train. I watched as he lit up, and out of habit, I slapped my pockets looking for my cigarettes for a brief moment. He didn't notice, and as I watched him smoking, I didn't feel envious and didn't really feel anything at all about smoking... I don't know how this miracle has happened. I've been hopelessly addicted to nicotine and smoking for nearly twenty years, but over the past week, it's like the entire addiction has died, utterly. How does that happen??? Very perplexing, but I'm very glad... :)

Hooray for me! ;;D
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by BobG on Sep 6th, 2004, 3:31am

Quote:
I slapped my pockets looking for my cigarettes for a brief moment.


My father is 84 years old. He quit smoking 44 years ago. He recently told me that he still sometimes catches himself checking his pocket as he leaves the house.

Strange habit this smoking thing is.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 6th, 2004, 9:50am
Thank you again for all of your encouragement and support. Having now been without the nicotine patch since last Thursday and having no adverse reaction whatsoever, I am now going to go off of the Wellbutrin as well. If I find that I'm in over my head, I'll start taking it again, but I really don't think it will be necessary this time.

How miraculous and wonderful to have, at long last, slipped my head from this noose. No more "suicide on the layaway installment plan."

Day 6. All nicotine is now gone from my system. The next major stepping stone is at two weeks, when all traces of carbon monoxide will be gone from my system.

I ran a mile on the treadmill this morning, cranking it up to 6 mph. I wasn't even breathing hard, and the max that my pulse ever went up to was 140 beats/min.

:)

Ever Onward,
-Frank
[O|||||O]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by BobG on Sep 6th, 2004, 10:21am
:D
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Sep 7th, 2004, 2:55pm
??????????????

Still hanging in there???

I hope so.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 7th, 2004, 3:01pm
Yeah... I'm doing really good with my smoking. I'm up to three packs a day, now!  [smiley=laugh.gif]

Actually, today is Day 7, and I have quit the patch and quit the Wellbutrin. For all suits and purposes, I have now officially gone cold turkey. So far, so good. Tonight, at 9:00, I will be celebrating a whole week of freedom.

Ever Onward,
-Frank

P.S. Thank you very very much for the encouragement and the thought. It means the world...
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Gator on Sep 7th, 2004, 4:18pm
WoooHoooo!  Way to go Frankie baby!!!

Next question - Have you noticed any difference in beast activity?


Keep up the good work.


Gator
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 7th, 2004, 4:23pm
Thanks, Gator!! I'm not chronic and I'm currently out of cycle right now, so no, I haven't noticed any difference. It will be interesting if I do get an autumn cycle, but I suspect that I won't be going back into cycle until mid-February.

Thanks again!

*listening to Drowning Pool's, "Let The Bodies Hit The Floor" loud enough to make my ears bleed*  [smiley=headbanger.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jonny on Sep 7th, 2004, 4:26pm

on 09/07/04 at 16:23:16, Jeepgun wrote:
*listening to Drowning Pool's, "Let The Bodies Hit The Floor" loud enough to make my ears bleed*  [smiley=headbanger.gif]


They took that song off the radio right after 9-11....BASTARDS!!!!

Great song!

............................jonny
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 7th, 2004, 4:28pm
WTF??? I've been watching the video of it, too. (The one where it tells terrorists to give up, because otherwise, we're going to bomb the ever living dogshit out of them) LOL
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Little Deb on Sep 7th, 2004, 4:35pm
OK Frank....if you get the urge....get back on the patch and meds.  DON'T you dare touch one of those cancer sticks.  If you do think about it.....just close your eyes and picture me kicking you in the ass!  You can do it!  Soon it will be 7 full months!!!!!!

words of encouragement..............little deb [smiley=bash.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 7th, 2004, 4:39pm
ROFL!! Thank you, Deb! (Wondering why the thought of being kicked in the ass by Deb seems oddly pleasant...) LOL!

*ahem*

Nope. So far, only the very mildest of craves -- so mild, they can't even be called craves, really. Just... memories of something I used to do. All is well!

Thanks again.

[smiley=hug.gif]

Meep-Meep! 8)
[O|||||O]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by john_d on Sep 7th, 2004, 4:57pm

on 09/07/04 at 16:35:22, Little Deb wrote:
 just close your eyes and picture me kicking you in the ass!  You can do it!  


tsk tsk ;;D
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by thomas on Sep 7th, 2004, 5:01pm
Frank, YOU ARE THE FUCKING MAN, YOU CAN DO IT, NUT-UP AND KEEP RIDING THAT SMOKE-FREE HORSE!!! ;;D
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by john_d on Sep 7th, 2004, 5:05pm


on 09/07/04 at 17:01:54, thomas wrote:
YOU CAN DO IT, NUT-UP AND KEEP RIDING THAT SMOKE-FREE HORSE!!! ;;D


tsk tsk  ;;D


LOL, just kidding
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Edna on Sep 7th, 2004, 5:34pm
WOO HOO

I just knew you could do pal!!  I'm so proud of you. Can I have a ride in the new jeep the next time we get together??    ;;D

Keep it up, perhaps you'll inspire more ppl too.

hugs,
EDNA
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 7th, 2004, 5:38pm
LOL! Thanks, everyone. Just got back from giving blood and they checked my pulse and blood pressure:

When I was a smoker:
P= 96
BP= 140/88

Now that I am no longer a smoker:
P= 86
BP= 126/82

[smiley=headbanger.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jonny on Sep 7th, 2004, 5:53pm

on 09/07/04 at 17:38:32, Jeepgun wrote:
LOL! Thanks, everyone. Just got back from giving blood and they checked my pulse and blood pressure:

When I was a smoker:
P= 96
BP= 140/88

Now that I am no longer a smoker:
P= 86
BP= 126/82

[smiley=headbanger.gif]


OH CHRIST!!!  :o :o :o

At four packs a day im scared to have mine checked.......ROTFFLMMFAO ;;D
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 7th, 2004, 10:24pm
Four packs a day??? Holy chit, man!!



As of twenty minutes ago, I celebrated exactly one week of being a nonsmoker by cracking open a pack of filterless Lucky Strikes and smoking all of those mofo's one right after the other, and washing it all down with a big-assed glass of scotch!!  WHOO-HOO!!







Okay, okay... I'm kidding. Smoke-free for an entire week, so far. :)

Go, me!!

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Charlie on Sep 7th, 2004, 10:42pm
You sound pretty damn good Frank. Nice attitude too.

You're well on the way to not having to stand outside while waiting for your haircut.

Four packs!...That's friggin nuts.  I though I was bad when I smoked 30 cigarettes a day.

Nice effen going.

Charlie
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 7th, 2004, 10:46pm
Thanks, Charlie! *BEAMING!*
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Edna on Sep 7th, 2004, 11:47pm
Hey Frank,

Dem dere facts don't lie pal. I can see you beaming from here and know how much healthier you are already. Keep it up dude, you're a winner!!

hugs,
EDNA
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by unsolved1 on Sep 8th, 2004, 12:00am
Congrats on becoming smoke free. I know it's a tough thing to do. I quit for a year and started back! Maybe it's about time I try again.

Click Me (http://home.insightbb.com/~cluster/stuart.wav)

Unsolved
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 8th, 2004, 7:14am
LOL, Unsolved! You can do it. If I can do it, anyone can. Day 8, and still going strong!! Thanks again, everyone!

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by synergy on Sep 8th, 2004, 7:58am
hey - way 2 go Frank!!! Wow, you are doing so well with this, definately my ispiration to give up.

Still havnt tried it yet (emma is teething)! I suppose i should stop making excuses!

Good luck to ya hun and keep it up - you are doing a brilliant job!

love sarah xx ;;D :-*
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 8th, 2004, 8:02am
Thanks, Sarah! You know, you can only do it when you finally decide to do it. That's all. It has to happen in its own timing. I tried to quit so many times and failed so miserably, and each quit was nothing less than absolute torture... This time, for whatever reason, it is easier and I am encountering relative ease with it. *keeping my fingers crossed* Thanks again!

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 8th, 2004, 10:25am
Dear Frank,


It has been 8 days since you have quit smoking. You probably don't recognize me since you have been real busy for about 18 years.
I am your body and I wanted to have a conversation with you. There are some things I need to tell you and share with you. You may need them now that you are recovering and I, for the first time, can express them.

I am your lungs, your heart, your eyes, your liver, your blood, your skin and your mind. For 18 years, Frank, you have been smoking and I have been unable to talk to you.
It's not that there were times when I did not try, because I did. I sent you all sorts of signals to let you know I  wanted to talk to you and you were not able to hear me.
You passed it off as a morning cough or dizziness and whatever you were doing for all those years was too strong for me to fight. I have been waiting for this conversation with you for years.

I must first tell you that we don't miss the smoke you filled us with. There were days when you were out, having a good time in the summer sun and I was too. I like the warm air and I even like the sun. But, Frank, even on those wonderful days you would take the time to fill my lungs with smoke, my blood with carbon monoxide and my brain with nicotine. Every time I thought things were getting better and I was ready to talk to you there would be a burst of all these chemicals and I had to spend all of my energy, and YOUR energy, Frank, on trying to keep you alive.

I think you get the point now and I don't want to sound critical although I may have come off that way.
What I really need to tell you is that for the past 8 days I have been working hard with the rest of your body ,to heal from a lot of years of neglect. I guess I want to say THANK YOU.
Thank you, Frank, for having the courage and the strength to quit smoking. If you have ever done anything right for me, by not smoking you have given me a new life. I need to tell you that it will take time for me to heal. You know how long you smoked, Frank. It will take a bit of time to work with the lungs and the brain and the heart but IT WILL HAPPEN. Every cell in your body congratulates you.

I need to warn you about something. One of the drugs that the brain thought it liked was Nicotine. That's a bad drug. It fooled me into thinking that I needed it. I never picked up a cigarette in my life and you made me addicted to Nicotine. Hey, I know it was not your fault! But there will be some difficulty the next few days and months. I too, became addicted to that drug and it will take some time before I get rid of that. But I have a promise that I want to give you, now that I can talk to you. If you promise to not smoke and to give this your very best shot, (and I know how hard it is for you), I will reward you with more than great health, Frank. And in time you will not only feel better, but I will give you something that you thought you lost a long time ago. Remember your  self-esteem and your image? Well, I know who you are and I want you to know that I LOVE YOU. In time you will feel better and be so proud of what you have accomplished-This I promise you.

By the way! In this process of getting better we will be doing a lot of work inside. So please feed me and water me like you would if you were taking care of a beautiful rose. It's time that you started to look after yourself with love, understanding and compassion as well; we like that too. Everything you give to me during this process, I will reward you with tenfold.

I believe in you, .......
I AM YOU.
I KNOW you can do this.
I don't want to have to wait another 18 years to have this conversation with you. Know that I love you and know that it is unconditional. It seem at times like I am working against you but know that I am working with you, Frank, to heal US.

Just for today, Frank, please do not smoke. Thank you for listening to me. I love you!

Sincerely,

Your lungs, heart, liver, blood, mind and skin and every living cell in you.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Edna on Sep 8th, 2004, 12:35pm
:'( :'( :'(      WOW        

You amaze me pal!!!!!!!!!!


Keep it up Frank, you and your body got it licked this time. I'm so proud.


hugs,
EDNA
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 8th, 2004, 1:01pm
Thank you, dear Edna.. :) I am soooo happy and so... Just.... overwhelmed!!

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jonny on Sep 8th, 2004, 8:18pm
Dear Frank,

This is your pecker......LEAVE ME ALONE FOR DAMN SAKE!!!!!

LMMFAO ;;D
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by thomas on Sep 8th, 2004, 10:33pm

on 09/08/04 at 20:18:15, Jonny wrote:
Dear Frank,

This is your pecker......LEAVE ME ALONE FOR DAMN SAKE!!!!!

LMMFAO ;;D

OMG LMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Edna on Sep 9th, 2004, 9:38am
LMAO

Jonny, you're too much dude!!  

;;D

EDNA
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Sep 9th, 2004, 9:50am
Keep it up Frank!!!!!

Don't get discouraged when you start caughing up the lung oysters.

The first time I quit, it hit me after about 2 weeks. All of the tar and junk from years of smoking started breaking loose in my lungs and it was the most disgusting crap I have ever seen.

It will last a week or two and then you will REALLY start feeling good.

I'm proud of you man. Stay away from the smokes and remember me when it's my turn to quit again.

Pat
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 9th, 2004, 10:14am
ROFLMAO!! Jonny, quitting is the best thing you can do for certain uh.. "circulation-dependent appendages."

No problem, Pat!! Actually, I haven't coughed very much. A little.... Worse than that is the "QuitZits." My damn face is broke out, but it's all the tar and smoke and junk coming to the surface... Yuckers.... When you get ready to kick those things, I'll give you all the support I can. (Including screaming at you like an insane drill sergeant) LOL!

-Frankster
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Sep 9th, 2004, 10:29am
Maybe I should quit now since your probably in a really ripe mood for screaming.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Melissa on Sep 9th, 2004, 11:28am
Hey Frank,

Did ya catch the show on ABC last night about tobacco with Peter Jennings?  Was pretty interesting... it also pissed me off. (now that's not hard to do, is it? ;;D)

Here's the original report:  http://abcnews.go.com/sections/US/ABCNEWSSpecials/PJR_tobacco_040908-1.html

Hope your doing well...

:)mel
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 9th, 2004, 11:31am
ROFL!! I'm ALWAYS in a ripe mood for screaming! The quit has been effortless, though. I feel great!! Day 9, feelin' fine!! :)

Cold Turkey-ing this mofo!!

"Nico-demon, you are my bitch!"
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by ZAIRA on Sep 9th, 2004, 11:58am
Smoke. Because no one should infringe upon your right to cough up black phlegm.

;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D  [smiley=hurl.gif] ;;D ;;D ;;D Awwwwww------- Understand?? Sorry I don't have my  English dictionary......  ;;D

Joke apart……. I am happy for you HappyJeep!!!  




P.S. Hi to you all from the Hospital….. Damn, I am alive but still here...... :'(

Love you all, Zaira
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 9th, 2004, 12:02pm
ROFLMAO, Zazi!! LOL!!

Hey, hurry up and get the hell out of the hospital!! (Or are you hanging around because the surgeon is really cute?) LOL!

[smiley=hug.gif]

Love ya'.... You take good care of yourself, okay?  :-*

 [O|||||O]
:)HappyJeep:)
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Rock_Lobster on Sep 9th, 2004, 12:05pm
Keep it up Jeep.  Good job man.

And post some more Jeep pics.

/going through mud withdrawal
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by ZAIRA on Sep 9th, 2004, 12:57pm

on 09/09/04 at 12:02:40, Jeepgun wrote:
ROFLMAO, Zazi!! LOL!!

Hey, hurry up and get the hell out of the hospital!! (Or are you hanging around because the surgeon is really cute?) LOL!

[smiley=hug.gif]

Love ya'.... You take good care of yourself, okay?  :-*

 [O|||||O]
:)HappyJeep:)


Oh he is an handsome man... and everybody here are kind with me BUT....: I want to come back home
.. otherwise I become crazy.... arg!
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 10th, 2004, 7:38am
Day 10. Double digits at last... Been fighting off craves since yesterday, though. WTF is up with THAT???  >:(
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Rock_Lobster on Sep 10th, 2004, 7:45am
Craves now after 10 days?  That does sound odd.  Well, no doubt you will slap them down.  Keep at it, man.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 10th, 2004, 10:10am
Thanks, Rock. Basically, when they come, I just look at them dispassionately, the way a scientist might regard some strain of common bacteria underneath a microscope. No emotional involvement, no labeling it as "bad," and no need to react to it in any way.

So far, so good. :)

-Frank
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Sep 10th, 2004, 10:16am
One day at a time.

Keep fighting it!!!!
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by stuey on Sep 16th, 2004, 1:18pm
Hope this continues and don't get depressed and lose that great sense of humor and flavor you bring to this message board.  Hang in there.  Drink lots and lots of water and take valiums.  Be well.  Stuey
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 16th, 2004, 1:41pm
Thanks, Stuey. To be honest, I've blown the quit, but tomorrow, I'm back on the wagon again. To STAY!!

And I'm not going anywhere, but sometimes I do get a little discouraged by the meanness that people sometimes display, here.
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by StueyStu on Sep 16th, 2004, 5:10pm
Frank (may I call you this) everyone is different as you well know.  I try to stay out of controversy here and let people hash their little stuff out.  I don't think since I've been coming here I've let anyone bother me personally.  It's your world and up to you allow what you will let in it and affect you.  I don't take everything here seriously and everything I read is not always pleasant or profound but as I see it, like when I was in the Navy, everyone was raised differently, has different opinions about things and are gathering from all parts of the country and other places where different values or lack of them are observed.  I respect others opinions and choices but if someone goes too far and has something to say about my personal life or my own choices then I come back at them.  But most stuff I read I don't get too entangled up in.  I enjoy the differences in people.  CHs can make people sometimes act up but some people are just mean for personal unhappiness or whatever and it's not up to me or you to change them.  They have their own issues and know when they look in the mirror they have their own changes to make.  That's not for me to do or for you to do.  Enjoy your life, live for yours, go for yours hard and grab what happiness you can since we are not here for very long are we.  Sounds like you picked up, but keep on and eventually you'll succeed.  Hopefully I will get the courage to try to do it soon too cause I'm feeling the cigarettes after many years of smoking.  Boy I sure can get on these tangents.  Be well.  Stuey  
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 16th, 2004, 7:54pm
Thank you very much, Stuey. There's nothing to do but to keep on hangin' in there until I beat this addiction, and I will.  I *WILL* win. The alternative is more grim than I am willing to deal with. Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it.

P.S. Yes, you may call me Frank. A lot of people call me that... Probably because it's my name, I guess... ;;D
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jonny on Sep 16th, 2004, 8:01pm
Just dont call him "Jeepster".....it makes him go "BOING"......LOL ;;D

...............................jonny
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by vig on Sep 16th, 2004, 8:20pm
Get back up on that wagon....
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Charlie on Sep 17th, 2004, 1:42am
The craving can last a long time but after two weeks, I knew I had it. Every now and then I'd realize I forgot to automatically want one. That's neat. They get weaker and weaker. After a month, they weren't a big deal. After four, I was able to go take a drink in a bar without falling off the tobacco wagon.

It would seem to me a bit easier now with all the social pressure and the cost. The only thing about smoking I miss is the mechanics of pipe smoking. I did a bit of that. I don't miss the tobacco though.

Keep at it.

Charlie
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by rubberplant on Sep 17th, 2004, 4:23am
Hi Frank,

How many days is it? How you doing with it now? It's got to get easier! I'm about to roll into day 3. Bad day yesterday. Keep going. I'm finding it's all about diversion. Find something I can concentrate on for as long as possible.

Aaaaarrrgghh!

PFDAN and an end to cravings.

Best Wishes

James
Title: Re: An Important Personal Announcement
Post by Jeepgun on Sep 17th, 2004, 7:50am
Thanks... Back in the ring for another swing, today...


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