I gave up smoking!!! 5/03/2007 9pm!!!

[smallblueplanet]

....Keep at it, and whenever you are tempted, just think of why you wanted to kick the habit in the first place and find something else to do with your hands

We know what you've been doing with your hands SR!!!

Keep on keeping off!

[madderbat]

Hey DV, missed you tonight, glad the headache is better

[Two_Sheds]

Good for you, all of you quitters.
I lost my lovely Nan to smoking. She "lived" to 76, but had to spend the last decade or so indoors as the fags killed the veins in her feet/legs (not sure of the exact details, but she had to have her toes amputated and could no longer walk...she spent her days and nights in an armchair, not only housebound but virtually chairbound)

[Hazel at the Hill]

Whereas I do try very hard not to be an evangelical non smoker I DO notice whenever someone lights up within about 50 yards. It's not that it bothers me, but just shows how fab my sense of smell has become!

I am contrary, though, I know - as when I go into our fav den of iniquity and I come out laden with the smell of 6 zillion Benson, there is a certain 'those were the days' nostalgia.

Wouldn't go back though - bit like an old boyfriend, good enough whilst it lasted, maybe didn't want to finish with him, but GOOD GRIEF, look back and aren't you glad you did!

[Don Vincenzo]

Hey DV, missed you tonight, glad the headache is better

Hello Madderbat,
Headache still there and here I am again!!! I still don't smoke and I would like ta say a big thankyou to all of you for the moral support received. I will keep the forum informed!!!!
My best regards
Don VIncenzo

[bubblewrap]

Where will Gordon Brown get his revinues from when we have all given up the weed?

[denise]

excellent News DV and all you others, nothing I love better than to hear that people have given it up, Having seen my Mum who did give up but to late.

Well Done to you all :-}

[shirley]

Well done. Your health is more important..keep going

[ChrisB]

Well done DV, and all of you.

Think of all the seed and plants you can buy with the money not spent on the weed - and we all know how we love weeds in the garden - weeds bad!!!

[bubblewrap]

[QUOTE=denise;77983]excellent News DV and all you others, nothing I love better than to hear that people have given it up, Having seen my Mum who did give up but to late

I lost my father my grandfather & his two brothers to the weed (lungs & heart)
but carried on.........reguardless (It won't happen to me) But in the end good sence prevailed (not too late I hope) & I am looking forward to a weed free future!

[johnty greentoes]

Don

Hows it going?

Thought of you this eve as I had the first craving for a cigar for some months. I never conceived of myself as a smoker as I only had the odd cigar amongst smoking friends - say 1 or 2 a week, but the Life Assurance Company labelled me a smoke because of this and so I quit - out of sheer petulance.

I am tempted today because I've been down the plot and surrounded by joyous middle aged blokes enjoying their veggie growing and celebrating with a brew of tea and a roll-up. I really wanted to join in, but resisted. I am glad I did.

With the amount of clay pipe I find in my soil I cannot but help think that growing and smoking go hand in hand. But not for me, and not, I hope for you.

[Don Vincenzo]

[QUOTE=bubblewrap;78078]

excellent News DV and all you others, nothing I love better than to hear that people have given it up, Having seen my Mum who did give up but to late

I lost my father my grandfather & his two brothers to the weed (lungs & heart)
but carried on.........reguardless (It won't happen to me) But in the end good sence prevailed (not too late I hope) & I am looking forward to a weed free future!

On the 4th of January my sister was the latest tobacco victim in my family. Because of my passport I wasn't able to be to her funeral in time. So my giving up smoking is dedicated to her. Yes temptation will always be there but I noticed that is getting easier, mixing with no smokers helps, you may also find that smokers would like to give up and will respect your decision. Just after few days it is possible to see the benefits of giving up, I restarted to smell things as I was in my pre 26 y.o. Fresh air smells fantastic, even water tastes good. I stopped using my car to go to my local shops and allotment walking or using my pushbike instead. I discovered that my feet do not hurt anymore and most of all I discovered that after all I do not suffer of asthma. It is never too late to give up and the benefits can be seen almost immediately but surely it would have been better not to start at all in the first place.
Don't give up giving up
Regards
Don Vincenzo

[dexterdoglancashire]

Sorry to hear your news DV but - well done to everyone whos given up! I only smoked a few when I was much younger, so never got the habit - but can well imagine how hard it must be giving it up! Like the idea of saving up your pennies so you can see how much you have saved - and then treat yourself to something youve always wanted! Keep up the good work guys and gals! As you say DV - a very good reason for giving up, I'm sure your sister will be proud of you. Bernie aka Dexterdog

[ChrisB]

How are we all doing - keep us posted of your progress

Well done so far

[Don Vincenzo]

How are we all doing - keep us posted of your progress

Well done so far

I am in my third weeks, getting easier to cope, temptation still there but it would be too stupid to start again after the pain I had to go trough during the initial days......yes!! I managed to kick the filthty habit
Regards
Don Vincenzo