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(Message started by: barry_sword on Sep 1st, 2007, 9:22am)
Title: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by barry_sword on Sep 1st, 2007, 9:22am
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 ;;D
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by cash5542 on Sep 1st, 2007, 9:30am
Way to go!! Go treat yourself to a new bike! ;)

Charlotte
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by barry_sword on Sep 1st, 2007, 9:32am

on 09/01/07 at 09:30:33, cash5542 wrote:
Way to go!! Go treat yourself to a new bike! ;)

Charlotte


I like your thinking Charlotte. [smiley=laugh.gif]

  Barry
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Sep 1st, 2007, 9:52am
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!

Carol
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by barry_sword on Sep 1st, 2007, 9:54am

on 09/01/07 at 09:52:53, 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!

Carol


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

Bike shop is opening in 5 minutes. Must go.

  Barry
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by sldrswyfe on Sep 1st, 2007, 1:31pm
Good for you Barry!!  Congratulations. :)
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by LeLimey on Sep 1st, 2007, 1:35pm
Congratulations Barry - thats brilliant and I'm proud of you!
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by Rosybabe on Sep 1st, 2007, 1:36pm
Congratulations Barry!!!  ;;D
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by Jonny on Sep 1st, 2007, 2:04pm
Good for you, Barry!!!  [smiley=headbanger.gif]
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by DennisM1045 on Sep 1st, 2007, 2:33pm
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.  

-Dennis-
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by sandie99 on Sep 1st, 2007, 3:28pm
Barry, that's brilliant! Congratulations. :)

Sanna
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by Redd on Sep 1st, 2007, 6:21pm
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?
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by LindsayLoo on Sep 1st, 2007, 6:22pm
Good for you Barry! Congrats!

Lindsay
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by ClusterChris on Sep 1st, 2007, 7:23pm
While your at the shop barry, buy me a new bike and I'll quit too!!!  ;;D ;;D ;;D

I kick myself in the ass everyday for starting back up after a year of quitting!  Ya, I'm a dumbass!

Congrats Buddy!

Chris
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by Charlie on Sep 1st, 2007, 9:37pm
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.

Charlie
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by barry_sword on Sep 2nd, 2007, 8:07am
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. ;;D

 Barry
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by UN solved on Sep 2nd, 2007, 7:09pm
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 !

UNsolved
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by 2late on Sep 2nd, 2007, 8:24pm
Barry,don't you remember,winners never quit......seriously good for you Barry!
Title: Re: 2 Years Smoke Free!
Post by Patrick_A on Sep 2nd, 2007, 9:35pm
I quit May 13, 2005. I used the Nico Patch. Failed 3 times before it took hold. I will never smoke again!

Pat


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