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Post by slim on Jul 11, 2011 8:01:35 GMT -5
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Post by slim on Jul 5, 2011 15:12:06 GMT -5
Hey don
Here is to you and camping in Michigan...sounds like fun! i didn't make it up North this year for the 4th...but sometime this year we will wander up ther for some campfire smoke!!
Otherwise I'm a Michigan smokeless wonder
10 Years 3 Weeks 2 Days 21 Hours 40 Minutes 46 Seconds. Cigarettes not smoked: 110277. Money saved: $22,055.42. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 1 Mo 4 Days 19 Hrs 30 Mins 59 Secs
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Post by slim on Jun 25, 2011 11:41:02 GMT -5
Working on my Tan.....NOT. haha just stopping by....
10 Years 1 Week 6 Days 18 Hours 9 Minutes 2 Seconds. Cigarettes not smoked: 109972. Money saved: $21,994.54. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 1 Mo 2 Days 16 Hrs 46 Mins 52 Secs
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Post by slim on Jun 13, 2011 8:05:00 GMT -5
Another week down, my kids are now out of school and practicing sleeping in....till the afternoon hours. I vaguely remember doing that once or twice After checking my meter this morning.. I had to poke myself....the meter turned over another milestone. A far cry from the days when i was praying for another week to go by....and fighting off the nicobeast every minute of every day. It really is a cool feeling that i have conquered the hardest task on my to do list!!!! 10 years later is a 'picture' that i recommend to anyone...it has been very worthwhile and I definitely like the new smokefree me 10x better than the smoker me! My thanks and gratitude to all who have graced these pages over the years. Many people that took time out of their busy day to offer a shoulder, an encouraging word, an inspiring message or a funny story! One doesn't know what good can come from a simple gester of offering a hand up! That includes all the wonderful folks from Just for U, southbeachfreinds and smokebusters...Without which, I may not have reached this wonderful milestone. (((hugs))) to all Quit: 06/11/2001 at 18:30:00 10 Years 1 Day 14 Hours 16 Minutes 27 Seconds. Cigarettes not smoked: 109607. Money saved: $21,921.57. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 1 Mo 3 Hrs 58 Mins 25 Secs
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Post by slim on Jun 3, 2011 22:31:28 GMT -5
Better late than never...hope you all are having a great week!
9 Years 11 Months 3 Weeks 2 Days 4 Hours 57 Minutes 12 Seconds. Cigarettes not smoked: 109326. Money saved: $21,865.24. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 4 Wks 1 Day 5 Hrs 1 Min 55 Secs
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Post by slim on May 17, 2011 8:14:12 GMT -5
All i can say is I am glad that i didn't plant flowers yet since the weather has turned COld this week. Brrrrrr My Sons game tonight will be chilly to say the least. Hope everyone is having a good smokefree week!
9 Years 11 Months 5 Days 14 Hours 39 Minutes 30 Seconds. Cigarettes not smoked: 108798. Money saved: $21,759.66. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 3 Wks 4 Days 13 Hrs 3 Mins 13 Secs
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Post by slim on May 9, 2011 15:47:16 GMT -5
It's Monday Monday again....check in and say hello. 9 Years 10 Months 3 Weeks 6 Days 22 Hours 15 Minutes 20 Seconds. Cigarettes not smoked: 108567. Money saved: $21,713.56. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 3 Wks 2 Days 22 Hrs 38 Mins 11 Secs
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Post by slim on May 3, 2011 9:33:24 GMT -5
I was talking to this nice man yesterday and he was an obvious smoker as it reaked from his clothing. I am thankful i was able to quit this nasty addiction and not put my family and friends thru that awful smell. Funny thing is i still don't mind a freshly lit cigarette. 9 Years 10 Months 3 Weeks 16 Hours 2 Minutes 52 Seconds. Cigarettes not smoked: 108380. Money saved: $21,676.01. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 3 Wks 1 Day 15 Hrs 20 Mins 35 Secs
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Post by slim on Apr 27, 2011 8:25:33 GMT -5
Anybody out there? 9 Years 10 Months 2 Weeks 1 Day 14 Hours 54 Minutes 39 Seconds. Cigarettes not smoked: 108198. Money saved: $21,639.73. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 3 Wks 9 Hrs 6 Mins 23 Secs
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Post by slim on Apr 19, 2011 13:59:06 GMT -5
Soooo...did you all get your taxes in on time? Mine went via e file last night lol At least they are done and didn't even think of lighting up...like the old days.
quit 6/11/01
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Smiling
Apr 14, 2011 23:39:22 GMT -5
Post by slim on Apr 14, 2011 23:39:22 GMT -5
Well, that makes me smile! :-)
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Post by slim on Apr 12, 2011 12:49:18 GMT -5
The Detroit area broke the record on Sunday...low 80's. Now we are back to normal at 50 degrees...but the Sun helps. Mid April already...how does that happen. Oh and Don...i could use a Nap too! Have a great smokefree week!
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Post by slim on Apr 4, 2011 8:18:26 GMT -5
Yes Ann...Spring is on it's way! I am flying south tonight to see family for a couple days this week. I will wave as I fly by ;D Did they allow smoking on planes back in the day? See y'all next week!
9 Years 9 Months 3 Weeks 2 Days 14 Hours 47 Minutes 51 Seconds. Cigarettes not smoked: 107508. Money saved: $21,501.70. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 2 Wks 2 Days 14 Hrs 4 Mins 58 Secs
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Post by slim on Mar 31, 2011 8:30:38 GMT -5
Hello Bubb...couldn't have said any better myself!
Sunny, when i quit i slept alot in the first 2 days. I also drank alot, i mean alot of water! I think it took the place of the hand to mouth action of lighting up. I changed up my routine and drank less coffee and no alcohol for a while. Whatever your smoking triggers are, try to avoid them and have a plan in place to deal with them. Here are some good tips from a previous quitter...enjoy:
"Tips For The Newly Quit" From CelticCrone on 9/4/98 QuitNet
Here are my tips for the newly quit:
1. Remove all firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, power tools, kitchen utensils, golf clubs or other dangerous items from your home. For their own protection, young children and incontinent pets should also be removed, if possible.
2. During the first 5-14 days of your quit, you will notice an improvement in your sense of smell. This change may be sudden and dramatic. You may want to avoid any areas known for strong odors during this time. You may also discover that your home is one of those areas. Allow 1-3 hours per day for scrubbing an obscure corner of you home in an effort to remove the mystery smell.
3. One effective technique for reducing stress is the recitation of a mantra. Your mantra for the next few weeks will be: "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean that. I just quit smoking."
4. If you drink the recommended 8 glasses of water each day, you will need to remain within 150 feet of a lavatory during the first 3 weeks of your quit.
5. Many cessation experts recommend you keep a diary of your experience as you quit. A written record of your inability to control your emotions, words and actions may be useful later on during any criminal or civil proceedings. You may also want to discuss with your attorney which homicidal or other violent fantasies about your spouse, employer or local politician should not be recorded in that journal.
6. Many people find driving a car is a major trigger of smoking urges. If it is practical, you may want to consider using public transportation during the early part of your quit. If you must drive, carry gum, mints, cassette tapes of soothing music, a small rubber ball to squeeze in one hand, extra kleenex for crying jags, a roll of duct tape for swearing jags, and extra toll fare change in the event that your aim is affected by the spasmodic trembling in your hands. Again, all firearms should be removed from the vehicle. You may also want to keep your journal handy to hand to the highway patrol officer in the event of an accident or traffic offense, since uncontrollable sobbing may prevent you from speaking clearly at that moment.
7. Whatever you do, DO NOT LOSE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR
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Post by slim on Mar 31, 2011 7:40:14 GMT -5
Another week of smokeless living....Love it!
9 Years 9 Months 2 Weeks 5 Days 14 Hours 2 Minutes. Cigarettes not smoked: 107387. Money saved: $21,477.51. Time/Life saved: 2 Yrs 2 Wks 1 Day 17 Hrs 55 Mins 25 Secs
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