Today I put down the smokes

[pete1958]

Today I kicked the habit for good this time................which means more money for fun things instead of going up in smoke. Its not easy but nothing worthwhile is.....

Jay

[Woodstock]

Good for you! There is no down side to quiting. Good luck!

[knight of arms]

Do it Jay!
I was a pack a day lucky strike smoker for 15 years.
I used cigars to ween myself off and still smoke 6-10 cigars a year but I don't inhale them as much anymore. getting harder to get my monte's ~death
It has been over 6 years and I don't know how I ever smoked.
violent2
For me I decided I wasn't a smoker anymore and that was it..........still have the pack with 3 smokes left in it hanging on the office wall. It helped to know I had some left instead of totally finishing the pack. confused0
Kick it's ass brother

-jason

[pete1958]

Thanks Bro's for the support.....It means more than you'll ever know to me!

[ilovekittens]

Good for you. You go cold turkey, or using Chantix or something? I'm about a half a pack a day smoker, but it still adds up. I'm thinking about giving it another go after my vacation next month. I mean the cost of smoking has gone up like 300% in the last five years or so. I guess there is the health factor also. Good luck and hang tough. Oh, and the smell on your clothes, and breath is what I dislike most. sick0 ILK

[4mac]

One less guy I've got to put on a ventilator in my Intensive Care Unit!
After 14 years, I was dipping and smoking Marlboro reds - got pissed and threw both in the trash...tired of something having me and me not having it.

Congrats again.

[mndart]

Congrats!! You can do this Jay.

[sah]

It is just not worth it.I quit 15 years ago.Pack a day reds.you think back after awhile and say,man how stupid.~Mr. Bill

[Honch0]

Good Luck and stay the course...Al

[PIC]

Congrats to you Jay! I smoked cigars and cigarettes for awhile.
finally said screw it. could'nt breath as good. and cigars went up
sky high. the cigs went first. hang in there man!

Jack~~Mr. Bill

[daltonsonly]

It's almost funny....I was reading this and realized I need to get a pack. What's strange, is I think the more they go up in price, the more I like them. I have to quit, but I like them.....I got to go, I have to get down to the gas station. Thanks everyone for understanding.

kk

[pete1958]

First of all thanks to all my friends for your well wishes....
Its been a week and I'm doing good, even past the stress test of digging the $%^^%$ cable tv wire out of the ground with the rototiller! Even passed the beer drinking test too! When I started smoking Cig's where 39 cents a pack. It feels good not being teathered to smoking. I guess Dalton knives are my only remaining vice.....

Oh yeah, I tried the nicotine patches but gave up......they where too hard to keep lit!

I'm really glad we have our own forum...its kinda like having our own reserved table in the bar.

jbird

[pete1958]

It's almost funny....I was reading this and realized I need to get a pack. What's strange, is I think the more they go up in price, the more I like them. I have to quit, but I like them.....I got to go, I have to get down to the gas station. Thanks everyone for understanding.

kk

When or if your ready I'll be glad to coach you through........ but until then I pass no judgement because I been on both sides of the fence. Your an Indiana guy aren't you? We need to get together and shoot the bull!

[daltonsonly]

When or if your ready I'll be glad to coach you through........ but until then I pass no judgement because I been on both sides of the fence. Your an Indiana guy aren't you? We need to get together and shoot the bull!

I appreciate that! When it comes time, my coaching never works, I use to think that I could quit...then bum them off my friends every now and then. That doesn't work and probably never will for me.

I'm in Evansville, your in Paducha KY, right? Do you ever go to the Louisville show?

kk

[pete1958]

Im in Franklin, IN....want to go to the Loiusville show sometime!

[Tdeknives]

great! I know several guys and gals who are quiting this week! I hope it goes smooth! Have Strength!!! paul

[daltonsonly]

I really enjoy going to the Louisville show, usually do, we should meet up at the next one....I think it's the week after the blade show. I wonder who is all going to that? I may make it this year!

[Kristo]

Hey all! I smoked 2pks a day for 22yrs. I quit Jan.1st I tried to quit several time over the years with no luck. I will say for me chantix did help. It cut down on the headaches and the craving. Now I've got more money for knives:cool:

[pete1958]

Well guys I think I've got this habit whipped........been 18 days without and it feels good! Now knives are my biggest vice.....
Thanks to all with words of support.

Jay

[daltonsonly]

Congrats Jay! When I saw a new post was up, I was hoping you were not going to say you just got done smoking a $50 carton.

kk

[pete1958]

Congrats Jay! When I saw a new post was up, I was hoping you were not going to say you just got done smoking a $50 carton.

kk

Kevin, The kicker was when my 3 year old granddaughter told me she was really proud of me and that smoking is bad for you.....from the mouths of babes.

This is my last post on this subject, and again thanks to all

jay

[AMERICAN]

I stop smoking but my girl friend didnt (see Pic)......lol...just kidding ....
good luck Jay

[Moficky]

Tobacco is a bitch. Almost as hard to put down as Kiddie Porn,Kitten Abuse ,Clown Obsession and that Cheerleader from Highschool that wouldn't give you the time of day.Dave.

[pete1958]

Still smoke free.....

[10x]

Way to go dude! #$*()&&
I know how tough it is, I quit 15 years ago and STILL feel like I could light one up from time to time!

[smartassmart]

any of you guys heard about those ecigs? (electronic cigarettes) i just ordered a few diffrent brands and flavors, hopefully that'l do the trick for me... i just love smoking too much, holding it between my fingers, feeling that nice flavour down my throat, blowing out a big cloud, and that sweet sweet nicotine high....awwwhhhhhh..... anyways, these ecigs are supposed to do all that, but without any of the unhealthy side effects like stained teeth, smelly clothes, dirty walls, and of course cancer and related diseases.

[smartassmart]

8 days off the sticks thanks to ecigs, these things are freakin' SWEET! even better than i could've imagined, i actually prefer these over regular cigarettes, so many cool flavors to choose from... anybody hesitating about getting some of these babies, stop right now and order some right away, best decision i ever made.

[pete1958]

8 days off the sticks thanks to ecigs, these things are freakin' SWEET! even better than i could've imagined, i actually prefer these over regular cigarettes, so many cool flavors to choose from... anybody hesitating about getting some of these babies, stop right now and order some right away, best decision i ever made.


Great news!

Its funny that after a short while away froim the cigs you wonder why you liked them in the first place. Hang in there!

Jay

[CLADIALEF]

I shaved my beard off on Saturday....wife reckons that I look like a boiled egg....no nookie for a while then...


And you reckon that you have something to shout about having not paid for your TV license?

[WafSheda73]

dont get me wrong gary knows his stuff the only complaint i had was that. i was getting a little antcy after the two bros exploded learned my lesson there.

[GuitarCrazyo]

We have departure delays here in Spokane for aircraft going to Denver because of the smoke from the fire. There was one for San Fransisco today, but Im not sure if it was related.

[Moficky]

keep the faith.