Archive through December 02, 2001
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Juju2bigdog

Monday, November 26, 2001 - 07:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yay, Franny! Got to admit I was getting worried. I agree a one cig slip is nothing. You are still an official nonsmoker.

Franny

Tuesday, November 27, 2001 - 05:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks everyone..Now that life is back to normal...Haha, what is normal? I think it may be easier. I went to get my flu shot yesterday and some guy walked past me and he reeked of smoke, it's the first time I really smelled it on anyone. I thought that was a good sign because he smelled real bad...Have a great day!!!

Juju2bigdog

Tuesday, November 27, 2001 - 05:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Heh, I forgot about that. When you don't smoke you can really smell soemone who does. When I smoked, I never smelled anybody who smoked. So, uh, I must have smelled like that...

Willi

Tuesday, November 27, 2001 - 05:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
lol Juju.

Actually, I'll bet you smelled more like a smoked snausage.
:)

You non-smokers are doing great! Keep up the good work & I'm so glad to see that you got right back on that horse Franny.

<reminder to self; Buy a new saddle for HRH>

Llkoolaid

Tuesday, November 27, 2001 - 07:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just checking in for the day, I had another good one, I am so busy sewing I don't have time to think about it.

Fruitbat are you counting down yet, I think you have 2 weeks left. December 10th, what a birthday present.

Franny

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 02:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
5 MINUTE BREAK....whew!!!what a day. Great day, just way too busy...have a good one everyone. Amazing race tonight yeaaaaaaaa!!!!

Wargod

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 02:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone know how long we will be hit with the occassional extreme craving. I've been doing fine for the last week or so, and then all of a sudden, I was hit with a very strong craving this morning. After a few minutes, it was gone and I was fine again. It was very strange.

Gail

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 04:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wargod, I can't remember how long the occasional strong cravings last. I do know that they lessen in frequency and intensity over a period of time - each day/week gets better. I quit 33 months ago but every once in a while, I still get a craving. Sometimes, they are pretty strong but to me, smoking is not an option I even consider. The most recent strong craving was about 3 weeks ago. I was cleaning out the nightstand next to my bed and found my fake cigarette from when I quit. It has adjustable airholes and it feels like a real cigarette and looks like one and weighs the same. It also feels like one to inhale on. I puffed on it just for kicks and for the rest of the day, I had a few cravings.

I just saw this on the news - they are starting up a quitter's hotline - 1 800 - 639 - QUIT they will have both English and Spanish speaking help for people wanting to quit smoking. :)

Wargod

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 05:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, then, I guess it's something I should expect to happen for a while yet. Thanks Gail!

Lancecrossfire

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 10:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Great job non-smokers!!!!!! Way to hang in there and stay with it.:) What a great early Christmas present you have given yourselves!!!!

Buttercup

Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 02:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
<Buttercup hurries in before her computer gets boxed up too>


GREAT SMELLING PRESENTS!!!


You guys are unbelievable, and a great inspiration to all!

Dilligaf

Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 03:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Woooohoooooo!! I made it past the two week point. My house is starting to smell better and my lungs have cleared.

I had a panic moment yesterday. I was loading some boxes in my back seat getting ready for my move and there was a pack of cigarettes on the floor mat. I hesitated and then picked them up. Thank goodness it was empty!! But it was still a weird feeling......almost like "what is this pack of smokes doing in my car? I'm a non-smoker!!" LOL

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 05:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yay, Dilli! How is the house fumigating going? Wargod, I hope you get loose of those cravings soon. You have done so very well, all of you.

Llkoolaid

Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 03:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Another great day for me, hope everyone is doing as well. I really want to thank all our supporters for sticking with us for so long. You guys are the amazing ones.

Way to go Dilli.

Llkoolaid

Friday, November 30, 2001 - 07:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ditto

Llkoolaid

Saturday, December 01, 2001 - 06:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ditto, again

Tess

Saturday, December 01, 2001 - 06:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Congratulations on another great week, NON~SMOKERS!!!

Dahli

Saturday, December 01, 2001 - 07:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tonight I find out that my Dad's wife has been admitted to hospital for pneumonia, she has been sick for a week and now a chest Xray confirmed her lungs are hurtin'. She is a smoker, but has not smoked for the week and now in hospital for a few days perhaps will be enough to get her over the hump.

Last year I bought her my fave book 'Alan Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking' :-))))
but she hasn't wanted to read it (fear factor) I was told though that this week while so sick, she had started it again.

I am hoping that if she finishes it on top of the hospital stay that should DO IT!! Everybody cross your fingers with me! - LOL
Nothing like having lung pain to make you rethink the smoking thing right??

Tess

Saturday, December 01, 2001 - 07:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Consider all fingers crossed, Dahli!! I'll also keep a good thought for a speedy recovery.

Llkoolaid

Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 06:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Where have all the quitters gone, I haven't seen anyone for 4 days, I am getting worried. Another great day for me. Consider my fingers crossed Dahli.

Wargod

Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 06:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm still here LL. Doing good too. Been busy getting ready for christmas and attempting to get into the holiday spirit!

As for smoking, been doing very good. I am getting a little anxious though as this is the time for christmas parties and that usually includes smoking and drinking. I have a big feeling the drinking will be kept to a minimum this year though so I am not in the least tempted to smoke.

Llkoolaid

Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 06:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank god you are still here, I have been worrying about Christmas too, because of all the get togethers, I don't do the party thing mostly just family but that's where all the smokers are that I know. I know that I won't be able to drink this year at all, I don't drink very often but when I do I don't like to stop so there is no way that I wouldn't smoke. Lots of pop for me.

Wargod

Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 06:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yep, my family get togethers aren't too bad, its the friends parties and get togethers that are. Lots of alcohol and smoking. Usually I don't drink often, but I do at Christmas. If I had a choice, I would probably skip these get togethers, but some are standing committments that I can't get out of. So, I will be drinking mostly soda, though I will probably have a few drinks, and avoiding the spots set aside for smokers.

Babyruth

Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 07:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hello, former smokers!! I can't believe how far you guys have come!!

YOU ROCK!!!


Holiday parties are tough to avoid sometimes, I know!
When I quit (back in '87) I told myself that I was also quitting any alcohol for one year til the cig quit was deeply ingrained. I was only a very light social drinker but I made this commitment to myself because I always used to want a cig with a drink. And after 2 or 3 drinks and watching everyone else having a good time, it was suddenly pretty darn easy to say, "well, maybe just one....." And I knew that for me JUST ONE meant big trouble.
So I think you're wise to stay away from the smokers and maybe even the booze--anything that might snag you back into that comfy killer habit of smoking.


How about this idea? Put something in your pocket or wear something particular like a pin or earrings and decide that this is your TVCH symbol. Keep that with you and when you feel tempted, remember your lucky TVCH symbol (it would represent all your co-quitters and cheerleaders) and take a deep breath of all that love and support to ward off the urge to smoke. Just an idea.
I have every faith in each of you!!

Gail

Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 07:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Babyruth! That is a cute idea!!