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[big bri]

Well what can i say,thanks again all,its day four and all is well[sort of]


Its tough,I think its a must to have no cigs in the house.Home alone at night is when the DEMONS come whispering.This plastic replacement cig thing is fine

BUT ITs FLAME PROOF,,,, .

Knowing my luck,cigs will get me in the end.Ile be crossing the road and get hit by a Marlboro wagon,,,,,,,

BRIAN...

Edited by big bri, 28 January 2010 - 03:59 PM.

[andelscott]

Well what can i say,thanks again all,its day four and all is well[sort of]

Go Bri!! Each day is an achievement and, as Chris said, if you can stick the money you would have spent on the cigs [less spent on patches, etc., if you like] into a big glass jar you have a tangible reminder of the benefits.

I've never smoked, probably because, as a child, I saw my father try to give up so many times it just seemed easier not to start in the first place.

BTW: keep us updated on progress - we're rooting for you!
(Y'know: important days like "saved enough for my first Zen!" )

[Maggie]

Well what can i say,thanks again all,its day four and all is well[sort of]


Its tough,I think its a must to have no cigs in the house.Home alone at night is when the DEMONS come whispering.This plastic replacement cig thing is fine

BUT ITs FLAME PROOF,,,, .

Knowing my luck,cigs will get me in the end.Ile be crossing the road and get hit by a Marlboro wagon,,,,,,,

BRIAN...

Hi big bri,
Quitting can be fun too, get a free quit meter from 'Whyquit.com' watch the money saved, and amount of cigs not smoked grow.
I liked this ad ; http://www.youtube.c...h?v=bI7vSYKp8vI ( there are loads more to amuse you in a difficult moment)
You can do this, it gets better every day!! 3 years for me, 21,000 not smoked, 3 Revs (so far)!!

Maggie

[pudsli]

hi.
it's easy to give up smoking, done it loads of times.
all the best pudsli.

[big bri]

Day five,slept like a baby.

Day five means ive save about £55.Ile get the kids helping me find it later.I cant seem to locate it.....Cheers Andy.Hows the calling going :}

The You Tube carpet fitter ive seen before Maggie.Hes now selling Lucky horse shoes on Bolton Market,,,,,

Tomorrows a big day.Team flying without the help of Mr Lambert or Butler.Driving a distance also will be a new experience without puffing away on a cigie.Ile start singing i think

BRIAN..

Edited by big bri, 29 January 2010 - 06:07 AM.

[Jynx]

Bri ~

Just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you are!

Been smokin' and quitin' all my life... You've got me thinkin' again!

Gotta make the try AGAIN!

Jynx

[awindofchange]

Hey Bri....

When you reach 8 months without a cigarette or a puff of any kind, I will send you a Rev 20th anniversary for your struggles and triumphs!

Hope that helps ward off the demons a bit easier and puts another goal out there for you to reach.

[Jim Foster]

Hey Bri....

When you reach 8 months without a cigarette or a puff of any kind, I will send you a Rev 20th anniversary for your struggles and triumphs!

Hope that helps ward off the demons a bit easier and puts another goal out there for you to reach.

Wow....

You almost make it worth starting smoking again, and then giving it up.

Key word "almost".

I don't think I could smoke again even for a new Rev.

Edited by Jim Foster, 29 January 2010 - 12:25 PM.

[LS Kite Stakes]

Keep it up Bri, I have been smoke free for just over 3 years, (Jan 7th) after smoking for over 27 years. I tried the patch, it made my skin itch and burn where the patch was applied. After three days I just went cold turkey! If you can find a way to exercise, it will help rid your body of the toxins from smoking, give you something new to do, and help you regain some of the lung capacity lost to smoking.

Now the bad news. Keep an eye on your weight, it typically will go up after quitting. I think it is because food tastes so much better. I am sure there are other reasons......

Edited by RS67Man, 29 January 2010 - 08:16 PM.

[play365]

Hey Bri....

When you reach 8 months without a cigarette or a puff of any kind, I will send you a Rev 20th anniversary for your struggles and triumphs!

Hope that helps ward off the demons a bit easier and puts another goal out there for you to reach.

Hey Kent I haven't had a puff for over 8 years ..so can I have one to ?


A very nice offer by the way

Edited by play365, 30 January 2010 - 03:03 AM.

[Scott_of_melnsct]

Hi big bri,
Quitting can be fun too, get a free quit meter from 'Whyquit.com' watch the money saved, and amount of cigs not smoked grow.
I liked this ad ; http://www.youtube.c...h?v=bI7vSYKp8vI ( there are loads more to amuse you in a difficult moment)
You can do this, it gets better every day!! 3 years for me, 21,000 not smoked, 3 Revs (so far)!!

Maggie

I wish I had a bad habit to give up. I could use some extra money.

[Maggie]

I wish I had a bad habit to give up. I could use some extra money.

I really, really wish i hadn't wasted so much money before i quit.

[big bri]

Hey Bri....

When you reach 8 months without a cigarette or a puff of any kind, I will send you a Rev 20th anniversary for your struggles and triumphs!

Hope that helps ward off the demons a bit easier and puts another goal out there for you to reach.

Well,What can i say.Thats a great incentive Kent.Waw.
A very generous offer

Ok then.Its day Seven.A massive milestone for yesterday.Kev my flying buddie.Puffed away allday and i never flinched.Im on his case now to quit.

Thanks again Kent for your support,its quite a prize.I only hope i can get ther.8mths,Makes it around September time....Oooo,one day at a time for now i think.

Made my day Kent,Cheers.

BRIAN...

[big bri]

Bri ~

Just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you are!

Been smokin' and quitin' all my life... You've got me thinkin' again!

Gotta make the try AGAIN!

Jynx

Hey Babe,Me and Debs wher looking at the Best Western Hotels rates Yesterday and I thought about you.The one at Huntington you stayed at last year.

I noticed ther signs and warnings didnt apply to me though for the first time since i was 14yrs old[im 43]

SMOKING ON BALCONY ONLY......Time they didnt apply to you,go on Jynx,lets doit together baby.These new patch things realy are GOOD,A Bit Chewy but ther good....lol .
If Kent doesnt mind,I would share the Very Kind incentive of the kite with ya,IF we both make the 8mths Target.Own it for six mths each.We both need todo it though.

I know you enjoy a smoke and a chat.Weve shot the breeze and burned a fag together,Its time to kickum now,realy it is Jynx.

I have no dam will power at all.Look for Gods sake,im nearly 20stones.How can i have any will power.These new patches and other replacement medicines and stuff.Will kill that crave Jynx.Ther much better than i imagined,much better.

COME ON,we can inspire one and other.Then hopefully more.
WADA YA SAY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,YEHHHHH

BRIAN...

[Felix Mottram]

<snip>

COME ON,we can inspire one and other.Then hopefully more.
WADA YA SAY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,YEHHHHH

BRIAN...

Hey Brian,

Keep up the good work...

I gave up at a kite event. It was Valencia, about six years ago.

I was somewhat taken aback some years later to meet with iQuad in Japan and to find that they had not yet gone 'smoke free' <grins>

Felix

[Jynx]

COME ON,we can inspire one and other. Then hopefully more.
WADA YA SAY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,YEHHHHH

BRIAN...

It's a deal!
I've picked a stop date of February 24th!

I know it isn't tomorrow BUT very soon I'll be vacationing (in Puerto Rico) with all three of my kids and the last smoke day will be on our return! Two of them smoke and MAYBE, IF I can do some convicing, we can ALL quit together (during the vacation) and move that date up!
Wouldn't that be GREAT!

Sincerely... THANKS for the nudge!

Jynx

[manny]

Hey Bri....

When you reach 8 months without a cigarette or a puff of any kind, I will send you a Rev 20th anniversary for your struggles and triumphs!

Hope that helps ward off the demons a bit easier and puts another goal out there for you to reach.

Hey, I am already through my first 8 month. Do I get a kite from you too? It's now 5 years. A white Zen would be nice. But I won't be too picky about the color.

[sammy]

brian my uncle has this electronic cig! its weird you should check into it. he been off cigs for about 3 weeks now and dosnt even want them.

[big bri]

It's a deal!
I've picked a stop date of February 24th!

I know it isn't tomorrow BUT very soon I'll be vacationing (in Puerto Rico) with all three of my kids and the last smoke day will be on our return! Two of them smoke and MAYBE, IF I can do some convicing, we can ALL quit together (during the vacation) and move that date up!
Wouldn't that be GREAT!

Sincerely... THANKS for the nudge!

Jynx

How kewls that

Great News Jynx,24th will be here soon enough.IF we can get some more people in for the date.The Kent kite will be a great Icon....IF we get ther.
K E V ,,,,,,,,,,Hint,Hint
That will be even better.Glad your up for a life changing decision.

Day Eight,Another trip to be checked by the Chemist .Her Blow Toxin machine had,,,,,,,NO RED LIGHTS,ALL GREEN,Which shows im a NONE SMOKER Officially .A real sence of achievment.
One thing ive also found.
IF it takes 10mins to smoke a cig
and
Then you smoke 40 a day as i was.

Youve now got loadsa time left to do more stuff
Loads more time.

BRIAN,,,,Quit Kev,quit Kev,Quit Kev,

[andelscott]

brian my uncle has this electronic cig! its weird you should check into it. he been off cigs for about 3 weeks now and dosnt even want them.

Scareeey - is that some kind of electro-convulsive therapy?