On 2004-11-15, Andy > wrote:
> I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
> September 1st, 2004.

Congratulations!

But, don't be overconfident. Like any other addiction, the potential for
relapse is great. You will never get over your love of tobacco and nicotine
and the desire to indulge will be with you till the day you die. It becomes
easier to rationalize a step back as your body heals itself and your health
improves. It's all too easy 2 or 3 years down the road to find yourself in
a stressfull situation with some smoking friends and let yourself go for
"just this one time". DON'T DO IT. Hang tough and persevere.

notbob ...BTDT