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The 21st of april was 9 yrs smoke free-thank you GOD. He helped me with the quitting cause i know i ain't that strong by myself. Mama still smokes and i really get bothered when she walks into the garage with a lit ciggarette when i'm in there workin.  I keep the house and car entirely smoke free.  To all of you out there trying to quit-you can do it. Not easy but doable. I was at 4 packs(not a misprint four packs a day) packs a day when GOD helped me quit-cause when i asked him for help-he knew i meant it!! 9 yrs smoke free is the proof i meant it.  RIDE SAFE AND GOD BLEES YOU ALL. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2011, 10:32:40 AM » |
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Good for you, I quit cold turkey back in '65, like you said....couldn't do it on my own strength. Once I tossed the lighter and unused/unopened smokes out the car window....I never looked back and I've never once have even reached for one in my pocket. Before I remarried some years back, there was a gal in my office that showed some intense interest in this old coot...I was 52 at the time. She was a beautiful young thing, but as she walked past you the smell of the tobacco on her person almost made you ill. I couldn't handle it, and she couldn't/wouldn't understand my rejection. She once told me "there's nothing worse than a reformed smoker." I suggested to her just the opposite. Now, approaching 60 she's not so beautiful.....chemo for her lung cancer will do that to you. Such a waste.
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« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2011, 11:05:39 AM » |
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Great job ! And it is a JOB. I quit 15 years ago with the help of retiring and my wife. The only problem is that it was about 20 years too late. Too many cig`s, too many years have taken thier toll one`s lungs. Congrats on quitting.  |
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« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2011, 12:59:55 PM » |
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Good for you, keep it up. I quit cigarettes cold turkey over 25+ years ago. Still have dreams that I'm smoking them again and how depressed it makes me. Maybe thats just mental reinforcement to stay nonsmoking. I do confess, I like a good cigar now and then, but I don't inhale them cause I don't like turning green and getting sick. |
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f6john
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2011, 02:50:55 PM » |
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My hat is off to you! My dad smoked for about 50 years but was able to give it up when it became apparent that it was going to send him to an early grave. It was a part of the reason he was around for another 20 years. I have never smoked a day in my life which I will credit to my mother. I really don't know how she did it but her influence in my childhood was strong and continues to this day. Now if I could learn to control my diet.....  |
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2011, 06:43:32 AM » |
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4 years for me on April 15th...
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MacDragon
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2011, 06:54:30 AM » |
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Kudos to you... only been 8 days for me... Last Sunday. It's damn tough.. I want to quit... I know how bad it is for me and the addiction is terrible. Trying my best to stay away from anyone who is smoking or does smoke for the first couple weeks. What a nasty, dirty, smelly habit. Been doing it a long time... It's going to be tough. Glad I can hear success stories like yours.  |
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DavRed
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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2011, 07:18:30 AM » |
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Wife and I have 6 months now. We quit in October. Like the rest I was approaching 4 packs a day. Now if I can just figure out how to stop eating all the time.  But the Valk still carries us both with ease... |
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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2011, 08:06:03 AM » |
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Wish i could tell ya'll about some big deep dark secret-but i can't. There ain't one. My faith and devotion to god sustained me thru out the process of quitting. My first day with out nicotine was 21 april 2002. Everyone that decides to quit has a first day with out tobacco. Then it's just a matter of tacking on one day after another. No it ain't easy!! But i'm at that point now where the smell of the smoke and tha stink of someone that does smoke actually nauseates me. At one point-a really long point in my life i smelled that bad. I look at my right hand and it's all the same color now-no nicotine stains on my fingers my lips or my beard and moustache. It can be done this quitting smoking. A lot of people on this very board are living walking proof that it is possible. You have to want it and mean it. If you believe in god ask him for the help to quit. I can attest to the fact he does listen and will help. But ya gotta mean it!! To those of you counting the first hours or days or weeks or months or years it will get a little easier a little better every day. Food will taste a LOT better-the air will smell good-and your a lot more aware of when you need a shower.  Just hang in there. You riders out there-putting the money saved on not smoking will mean more loot for gas(longer rides) more bling for your dragon 4377 the possibilities are endless. Stop and think for a moment-how much is a pack of smokes where you live. Here in mo premium brands are over $4.00 a pack-generics are over $3.00 a pack. RISE SAFE |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2011, 07:24:37 PM » |
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You have to want it and mean it THAT'S the key! |
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« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2011, 08:53:27 PM » |
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I also quit, about 36 years ago. It's not easy but doable. I also quit drinking . I am not trying to be a saint. I wanted a life and I have it . I managed to toe the mark even going thru a divorce, and other issues. I would not even consider dating a woman who smoked. I met and remarried , a great woman ( non-smoker) who never smoked. Old2soon is my brother and I am glad that he made it. I only hope we have some good riding years left.
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