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01-02-2010, 08:18 AM
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#241
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 6,267
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PRBuzz
4 months, GREAT JOB Matt. Just one won't get you back at this point and don't let it. Get to 6 months no matter what! I think that is when you have broken the back of the habit.
I quit just over 15 years ago after smoking for 30+years (started when I was 14 or 15). I too sampled 1 or 2 cigs during the first year, boy did they taste good. After a year they taste like s**t and you are starting to hate the smell of a smoker. No sure how anyone can afford that habit any more. Take your cig money an put in a jar as evidence of how much you are saving. When the jar is full CELEBRATE.
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I went 4 mos...then started smoking again for the past few months...now quit again...thanks Phil... |
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01-03-2010, 09:57 AM
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#242
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Bait Boy's Dad
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: South Shore MA
Posts: 744
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Hang in there - Mark Twain had a great joke where he would say "quitting smoking is easy, I have done it a hundred times." Stay tough!
Last edited by jredfly; 01-03-2010 at 11:42 AM..
Reason: added quotes
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01-04-2010, 08:21 AM
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#243
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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I did it! 
A year without a single puff!
I am now a non smoker!
the first few months sucked but it does get easier. keep at it.. |
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01-04-2010, 08:32 AM
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#244
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
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Way to go Freak!
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 Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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01-04-2010, 01:32 PM
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#245
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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Here's a perennial smoking wake-up call.
My sister was diagnosed with throat cancer and had surgery just before Christmas. They told her that they think they got it all, but she will find out more in a couple of days.
If you are a smoker, the longer you keep at it, the greater the chances of possibly developing some form of cancer. If that isn't enough to get the ball rolling, also keep in mind that should you eventually develop cancer, it will consume you. Whether it's surgery, chemo or radiation treatment, your life will be focused on the cancer.
Then, if the worst is realized, and you develop an inoperable and untreatable strain, you will be forced to face you own demise.
That's not even considering what this whole event will do to your family.
We had to watch as my father succumbed to brain and lung cancer, and yet my three younger brothers, my oldest and youngest sisters all still continue to smoke. Now my oldest sister has to deal with her bout with cancer!
Sure, we've all seen and heard the "after-school special" style messages of the dangers of smoking, but how many of us actually heeded those warnings?
Another point of interest to be considered: Just because you smoke doesn't mean that you WILL develop lung cancer, just as using chewing tobacco doesn't guarantee mouth cancer, but think how your life will be forever changed if you had to have you larynx removed and couldn't talk, or had part of your jaw removed and could barely eat or speak?
We all grew up with the "cool smoking look" engraved in our lives, but the coolness disappears when you start losing body parts!
Sorry for the rant, but with my sister and now my younger sounding like my dad just before he was dignosed, it gets me pissed that they chose to give up control to the almighty niccotene.
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01-04-2010, 01:40 PM
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#246
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FishermanTim
We all grew up with the "cool smoking look" engraved in our lives, but the coolness disappears when you start losing body parts!
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Even the "Marlboro Man" was not immune to cancer, he died from lung cancer. |
Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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01-07-2010, 01:34 AM
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#247
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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Hey Freak Baby...We Did It....Today is my year off the damn Cigarettes!!!!!!!!!
I will state that after the first three months of complete abstinance...I do and will continue to puff on average 2 cigars per week and though some might discount that I am ok with it.
Great Job Freak...if you and I can do it...anyone can!!!!!!!
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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01-10-2010, 12:52 PM
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#248
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
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Since we all carry devices in the event of emergency, here's something for those yet to beat the habit. I've had this one for almost 20 years. Not sure if there is an expiration date on these.
NO more  !!!!!!!!! |
Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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01-04-2011, 06:48 PM
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#249
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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2 years as a non smoker.
Saved so much I bought myself a boat.
And an iPhone 
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device |
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01-04-2011, 06:52 PM
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#250
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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And added a few years to your life Mike! Good for you!!!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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01-04-2011, 06:56 PM
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#251
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
2 years as a non smoker.
Saved so much I bought myself a boat.
And an iPhone
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proud of youze guys |
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01-04-2011, 07:17 PM
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#252
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
2 years as a non smoker.
Saved so much I bought myself a boat.
And an iPhone
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device |
Awesome Mike.
We got to work on Christian next. |
LETS GO BRANDON
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01-04-2011, 07:44 PM
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#253
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 6,267
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
2 years as a non smoker.
Saved so much I bought myself a boat.
And an iPhone
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good work Mike....
I just broke the year mark..... |
Live at Leeds
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01-04-2011, 07:45 PM
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#254
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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nice! been a month and 3 days for me....
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01-04-2011, 07:51 PM
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#255
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 6,267
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bart
nice! been a month and 3 days for me....
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good job! stick with it..... |
Live at Leeds
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01-05-2011, 09:46 AM
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#256
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Harmony, Rhode Island
Posts: 311
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I haven't had one in 6 weeks but it seems like its already been a year.
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01-05-2011, 09:57 AM
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#257
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slingah
good work Mike....
I just broke the year mark.....
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Great job Matt! you too Bart, keep it up. I just passed 5 years.
Just passed 5 years here! |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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01-05-2011, 04:10 PM
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#258
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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It's been a full hour, BRB
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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01-05-2011, 05:56 PM
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#259
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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Anyone trying to quit it sucks and there's withdrawl and there's nightmares and there's mood swings. And there's etc.... But once you got a few months in it gets easier every day. At about six months is where I finally went a whole day without thinking about smoking.
Well worth it, so keep at it!
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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01-06-2011, 12:07 AM
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#260
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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Today is two years for me. Now its time to work on the weight.
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
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05-31-2012, 05:38 PM
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#261
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,008
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Just realized it'll be 2 years smoke free tomorrow. I don't miss those nasty things for one minute. I wish I/G would #^&#^&#^&#^&ing quit
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05-31-2012, 06:39 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,425
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I quit last year in the winter, not quite sure when. Maybe February. Smoked for 40 years. Smoked enough. Don't miss it anymore. Should have never started, waste of time and money.
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Frasier: Niles, I’ve just had the most marvelous idea for a website! People will post their opinions, cheeky bon mots, and insights, and others will reply in kind!
Niles: You have met “people”, haven’t you?
Lets Go Darwin
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05-31-2012, 08:05 PM
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#263
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Between the thighs
Posts: 559
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14 months ago...smoked the last butt in the pk...tossed the empty in the trash......no patch.no drugs..no gum..nothing...it's all in the mind.wife smokes in the car,house...w/me in it and it doesn't bother me one bit....everyone said food will taste better....not!
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05-31-2012, 08:27 PM
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#264
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grapenuts
14 months ago...smoked the last butt in the pk...tossed the empty in the trash......no patch.no drugs..no gum..nothing...it's all in the mind.wife smokes in the car,house...w/me in it and it doesn't bother me one bit....everyone said food will taste better....not!
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ha!.. ya switched out to a corncob pipe..prince albert in the can or some schtuff!
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05-31-2012, 09:31 PM
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#265
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grapenuts
14 months ago...smoked the last butt in the pk...tossed the empty in the trash......no patch.no drugs..no gum..nothing...it's all in the mind.wife smokes in the car,house...w/me in it and it doesn't bother me one bit....everyone said food will taste better....not!
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yup me too. cold turkey. its all in the mind. you gotta want it. I make my woman smoke outside and brush her teeth before she comes to bed. I think it smells #^&#^&#^&#^&ing gross now. |
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05-31-2012, 09:40 PM
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#266
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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3 1/2 years for me now never looking back!
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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06-01-2012, 11:28 AM
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#267
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Between the thighs
Posts: 559
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dry sawdust....pine,black walnut,cherry,yellow pine,maple all soaked in turps...  |
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06-01-2012, 11:30 AM
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#268
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 6,267
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2.5. Years for me. One of the best things I've ever done for myself.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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06-01-2012, 11:38 AM
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#269
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,595
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One year 4 months later 
at $8.00 per pack how much did I save ...... ALOT |
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06-01-2012, 02:07 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,425
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vineyardblues
One year 4 months later
at $8.00 per pack how much did I save ...... ALOT |
2 packs a day that would be $7760, I'm going to have to ask my wife to increase my allowance. |
Frasier: Niles, I’ve just had the most marvelous idea for a website! People will post their opinions, cheeky bon mots, and insights, and others will reply in kind!
Niles: You have met “people”, haven’t you?
Lets Go Darwin
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