>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>September 1st, 2004.
>
>Andy

Good for you!


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(PENMART01) wrote in
:

>>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>>September 1st, 2004.
>>
>>Andy
>
> Good for you!

Thanks, Sheldon! I've allocated some of my savings to Sirius satellite
radio. More specifically, Raw-Dog Comedy (Channel #147), and Sirius
Pops Classical (Channel #86).



Andy

Andy wrote:

> I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
> September 1st, 2004.

Congrats to you!

Becca

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:

>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>September 1st, 2004.

My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
that every one stops smoking eventually.

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:

>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>September 1st, 2004.

My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
that every one stops smoking eventually.

"Ida Slapter" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>
>>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>>September 1st, 2004.
>
> My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
> that every one stops smoking eventually.

Ida,

I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up dieing of
liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He didn't smoke,
he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.

Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the thread
about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday season in
general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.

Elisa

"Ida Slapter" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>
>>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>>September 1st, 2004.
>
> My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
> that every one stops smoking eventually.

Ida,

I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up dieing of
liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He didn't smoke,
he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.

Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the thread
about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday season in
general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.

Elisa

"Elisa" > wrote in
:

> Ida,
>
> I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
> ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up
> dieing of liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He
> didn't smoke, he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.
>
> Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the
> thread about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday
> season in general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.
>
> Elisa

Elisa,

I'm so sorry about your recent loss. It's so hard to lose a parent,
especially when it isn't at all expected. As an only child, losing both my
parents was very difficult. We adjust, we go on, but something is always
missing after that. I feel lucky to have wonderful memories.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

"Elisa" > wrote in
:

> Ida,
>
> I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
> ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up
> dieing of liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He
> didn't smoke, he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.
>
> Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the
> thread about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday
> season in general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.
>
> Elisa

Elisa,

I'm so sorry about your recent loss. It's so hard to lose a parent,
especially when it isn't at all expected. As an only child, losing both my
parents was very difficult. We adjust, we go on, but something is always
missing after that. I feel lucky to have wonderful memories.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

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

Bravo!! The first few weeks ARE the hardest.


> I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of arthritus
> and other maladies still considers herself blessed.

I guess she is, then, isn't she

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

Bravo!! The first few weeks ARE the hardest.


> I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of arthritus
> and other maladies still considers herself blessed.

I guess she is, then, isn't she

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

Congratulations. Not an easy transition.


> I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of arthritus
> and other maladies still considers herself blessed.
>


You've got good genes. Consider yourself blessed.

gloria p

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

Congratulations. Not an easy transition.


> I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of arthritus
> and other maladies still considers herself blessed.
>


You've got good genes. Consider yourself blessed.

gloria p

In article >,
says...
> I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
> September 1st, 2004.
>
> I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of arthritus
> and other maladies still considers herself blessed.
>
> Andy
>
Congratulations! I did the cold-turkey thing about 15 years ago now and
have never looked back! And Yay! for Grandma! It's probably that
positive attitude that's kept her alive all these years.
--
Donna
A pessimist believes all women are bad. An optimist hopes they are.

In article >,
says...
>
> "Ida Slapter" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:
> >
> >>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
> >>September 1st, 2004.
> >
> > My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
> > that every one stops smoking eventually.
>
> Ida,
>
> I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
> ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up dieing of
> liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He didn't smoke,
> he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.
>
> Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the thread
> about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday season in
> general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.
>
> Elisa
>
>
>
Condolences to both of you on the loss of your respective parents. The
loss of a parent is a difficult thing to cope with, and the holiday
season seems to make it more so. May you find comfort in happy memories.
--
Donna
A pessimist believes all women are bad. An optimist hopes they are.

Ida Slapter wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>
>> I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>> September 1st, 2004.
>
> My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
> that every one stops smoking eventually.
One of the slogans' printed on Canadian cig' packages says that 50% of
smokers will die from that.
I wonder what the other 50% will kack of?
Just a thought.
None of us will get out of this alive.
Ken.


--
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Ida Slapter wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>
>> I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>> September 1st, 2004.
>
> My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
> that every one stops smoking eventually.
One of the slogans' printed on Canadian cig' packages says that 50% of
smokers will die from that.
I wonder what the other 50% will kack of?
Just a thought.
None of us will get out of this alive.
Ken.


--
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Return address supplied by 'spammotel'
http://www.spammotel.com

Ken Davey wrote:
> Ida Slapter wrote:
>> On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>>
>>> I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>>> September 1st, 2004.
>>
>> My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
>> that every one stops smoking eventually.
> One of the slogans' printed on Canadian cig' packages says that 50% of
> smokers will die from that.
> I wonder what the other 50% will kack of?
> Just a thought.
> None of us will get out of this alive.
> Ken.

Re-read my post and it seems to come off somewhat 'flip'. Not what I would
have intended given the original post.
My apologies for that.
Regards.
Ken.
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Ken Davey wrote:
> Ida Slapter wrote:
>> On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>>
>>> I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>>> September 1st, 2004.
>>
>> My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
>> that every one stops smoking eventually.
> One of the slogans' printed on Canadian cig' packages says that 50% of
> smokers will die from that.
> I wonder what the other 50% will kack of?
> Just a thought.
> None of us will get out of this alive.
> Ken.

Re-read my post and it seems to come off somewhat 'flip'. Not what I would
have intended given the original post.
My apologies for that.
Regards.
Ken.
--
http://www.rupert.net/~solar
Return address supplied by 'spammotel'
http://www.spammotel.com

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

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

In article >,
Andy > wrote:

> I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
> September 1st, 2004.

All right! Long may it continue.

> I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of arthritus
> and other maladies still considers herself blessed.

And she is.

Miche

--
WWMVD?

In article >,
Andy > wrote:

> I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
> September 1st, 2004.

All right! Long may it continue.

> I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of arthritus
> and other maladies still considers herself blessed.

And she is.

Miche

--
WWMVD?

Andy wrote:

>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>September 1st, 2004.
>
>I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of arthritus
>and other maladies still considers herself blessed.
>
>Andy
>
>

Congrats!
Coming up on one year for my wife and I. It was our anniversary gift
to each other.

Bubba

Andy wrote:

>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>September 1st, 2004.
>
>I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of arthritus
>and other maladies still considers herself blessed.
>
>Andy
>
>

Congrats!
Coming up on one year for my wife and I. It was our anniversary gift
to each other.

Bubba

Miche sigged:

> WWMVD?

What would my veterinarian do?
Who wasted my Valentine's Day?
Why was my vomer dented?


Bob

Miche sigged:

> WWMVD?

What would my veterinarian do?
Who wasted my Valentine's Day?
Why was my vomer dented?


Bob

Miche sigged:

> WWMVD?

What would my veterinarian do?
Who wasted my Valentine's Day?
Why was my vomer dented?


Bob

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
...
> "Elisa" > wrote in
> :
>
>> Ida,
>>
>> I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
>> ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up
>> dieing of liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He
>> didn't smoke, he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.
>>
>> Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the
>> thread about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday
>> season in general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.
>>
>> Elisa
>
> Elisa,
>
> I'm so sorry about your recent loss. It's so hard to lose a parent,
> especially when it isn't at all expected. As an only child, losing both
> my
> parents was very difficult. We adjust, we go on, but something is always
> missing after that. I feel lucky to have wonderful memories.
>
> --
> Wayne in Phoenix
>
Thank you Wayne.

Elisa

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
...
> "Elisa" > wrote in
> :
>
>> Ida,
>>
>> I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
>> ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up
>> dieing of liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He
>> didn't smoke, he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.
>>
>> Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the
>> thread about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday
>> season in general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.
>>
>> Elisa
>
> Elisa,
>
> I'm so sorry about your recent loss. It's so hard to lose a parent,
> especially when it isn't at all expected. As an only child, losing both
> my
> parents was very difficult. We adjust, we go on, but something is always
> missing after that. I feel lucky to have wonderful memories.
>
> --
> Wayne in Phoenix
>
Thank you Wayne.

Elisa

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
...
> "Elisa" > wrote in
> :
>
>> Ida,
>>
>> I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
>> ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up
>> dieing of liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He
>> didn't smoke, he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.
>>
>> Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the
>> thread about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday
>> season in general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.
>>
>> Elisa
>
> Elisa,
>
> I'm so sorry about your recent loss. It's so hard to lose a parent,
> especially when it isn't at all expected. As an only child, losing both
> my
> parents was very difficult. We adjust, we go on, but something is always
> missing after that. I feel lucky to have wonderful memories.
>
> --
> Wayne in Phoenix
>
Thank you Wayne.

Elisa

"Donna Rose" > wrote in message
k.net...
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> "Ida Slapter" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>> >
>> >>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>> >>September 1st, 2004.
>> >
>> > My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
>> > that every one stops smoking eventually.
>>
>> Ida,
>>
>> I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
>> ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up dieing
>> of
>> liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He didn't
>> smoke,
>> he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.
>>
>> Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the
>> thread
>> about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday season
>> in
>> general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.
>>
>> Elisa
>>
>>
>>
> Condolences to both of you on the loss of your respective parents. The
> loss of a parent is a difficult thing to cope with, and the holiday
> season seems to make it more so. May you find comfort in happy memories.
> --
> Donna

Thank you Donna.

Elisa

"Donna Rose" > wrote in message
k.net...
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> "Ida Slapter" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:43:51 -0600, Andy > wrote:
>> >
>> >>I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey) on
>> >>September 1st, 2004.
>> >
>> > My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just remember
>> > that every one stops smoking eventually.
>>
>> Ida,
>>
>> I'm sorry about your mother. My father died October 28th, 2004 (17 days
>> ago). He went in for a simple gall bladder operation and ended up dieing
>> of
>> liver failure from a virus that entered his bloodstream. He didn't
>> smoke,
>> he drank moderately, and he exercised every day.
>>
>> Yesterday when I was googling Wayne's corn souffle recipe I found the
>> thread
>> about everyone missing loved ones on Thanksgiving and the holiday season
>> in
>> general. I thank all of you for that, it really helped me.
>>
>> Elisa
>>
>>
>>
> Condolences to both of you on the loss of your respective parents. The
> loss of a parent is a difficult thing to cope with, and the holiday
> season seems to make it more so. May you find comfort in happy memories.
> --
> Donna

Thank you Donna.

Elisa

congrats to you andy.......quitting smoking was the toughest
addiction for me to tackle!
if you need any help, come on over to
ALT.SUPPORT.STOP-SMOKING
--
rosie
"I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe
and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right."
...........................................george w. bush








"Andy" > wrote in message
...
: I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey)
on
: September 1st, 2004.
:
: I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of
arthritus
: and other maladies still considers herself blessed.
:
: Andy

congrats to you andy.......quitting smoking was the toughest
addiction for me to tackle!
if you need any help, come on over to
ALT.SUPPORT.STOP-SMOKING
--
rosie
"I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe
and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right."
...........................................george w. bush








"Andy" > wrote in message
...
: I'm thankful that after 30 years, I stopped smoking (cold turkey)
on
: September 1st, 2004.
:
: I'm thankful that my 100-year-old grandmother with decades of
arthritus
: and other maladies still considers herself blessed.
:
: Andy

"Ida Slapter" > wrote in message :
: My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just
remember
: that every one stops smoking eventually.
:
:
:

so sorry to read this, and you are absolutely right!
my dad died from bladder cancer, after smoking a pipe for years!

"Ida Slapter" > wrote in message :
: My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just
remember
: that every one stops smoking eventually.
:
:
:

so sorry to read this, and you are absolutely right!
my dad died from bladder cancer, after smoking a pipe for years!

"Ida Slapter" > wrote in message :
: My mother died on January 6th, 2004 of lung cancer. Just
remember
: that every one stops smoking eventually.
:
:
:

so sorry to read this, and you are absolutely right!
my dad died from bladder cancer, after smoking a pipe for years!

>" rosie readandpost" writes:
>
>congrats to you andy.......quitting smoking was the toughest
>addiction for me to tackle!

To what other drugs are you addicted?

>if you need any help, come on over to
>ALT.SUPPORT.STOP-SMOKING

I smoked for over 30 years, tried every imaginable method to stop including
joining groups (lots of groups), only cold turkey on ones own works... worked
for me, haven't smoked for many years now... after the first month I never had
the urge again. Enlisting the help of others is merely a crutch, support
groups are the worst route, gives one a false sense of security in that it
offers a place to lay blame other than on oneself... support groups are
*pitiful* (literally), they are the route to guaranteed failure, don't do it.
Some things are best accomplished alone, stopping addictions is one of them.
People begin smoking due to influence from others, but pressuring from others
is the least successful route for [permanently] stopping any addiction.

Clues:

1. If you find yourself setting a date/time for that last smoke you will
fail... stop right now!

2. If you find yourself keeping constant count of how long you've stopped you
will start again, could be years later but you will start.


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

>" rosie readandpost" writes:
>
>congrats to you andy.......quitting smoking was the toughest
>addiction for me to tackle!

To what other drugs are you addicted?

>if you need any help, come on over to
>ALT.SUPPORT.STOP-SMOKING

I smoked for over 30 years, tried every imaginable method to stop including
joining groups (lots of groups), only cold turkey on ones own works... worked
for me, haven't smoked for many years now... after the first month I never had
the urge again. Enlisting the help of others is merely a crutch, support
groups are the worst route, gives one a false sense of security in that it
offers a place to lay blame other than on oneself... support groups are
*pitiful* (literally), they are the route to guaranteed failure, don't do it.
Some things are best accomplished alone, stopping addictions is one of them.
People begin smoking due to influence from others, but pressuring from others
is the least successful route for [permanently] stopping any addiction.

Clues:

1. If you find yourself setting a date/time for that last smoke you will
fail... stop right now!

2. If you find yourself keeping constant count of how long you've stopped you
will start again, could be years later but you will start.


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````