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Sun Jul-25-10 10:16 PM
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my crutch has been my bike. i'm training for 150 miles this summer.
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| -You know where $101.85 did NOT go this week? |
Earth_First |
Jul-25-10 03:08 PM |
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good for you! |
secondwind |
Jul-25-10 03:11 PM |
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Agreed, kudos. |
liberalmike27 |
Jul-26-10 11:25 AM |
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Congratulations! |
notesdev |
Jul-25-10 03:13 PM |
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wow! ecigs? cold turkey? what? |
NYC_SKP |
Jul-25-10 03:14 PM |
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Willpower, the financial motivation and tea tree toothpicks... |
Earth_First |
Jul-25-10 03:20 PM |
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Like, tea tree oil toothpicks? |
NYC_SKP |
Jul-25-10 04:04 PM |
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Yep! |
Earth_First |
Jul-25-10 04:12 PM |
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Congratulations. It's huge, and necessary. What you did, simply said, is save your life. |
Mira |
Jul-25-10 06:22 PM |
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Thanks for the support! |
Earth_First |
Jul-25-10 08:06 PM |
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Thanks for taking me seriously. |
Mira |
Jul-25-10 10:22 PM |
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I made it one year on July 4th |
Mojorabbit |
Jul-25-10 07:14 PM |
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Good for you! I think cold turkey is the only way to go (maybe b/c that's how I |
beac |
Jul-26-10 08:47 AM |
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Hang in there!! |
Amaril |
Jul-26-10 08:50 AM |
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Congratulations - enjoy your new found savings! |
whopis01 |
Jul-26-10 02:44 PM |
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$101.85 a week money saved and better health. good for you |
Liberal_in_LA |
Jul-25-10 03:15 PM |
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Have you seen that commercial for Nicorette with the shark? |
Curmudgeoness |
Jul-25-10 03:17 PM |
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congrats...I've successfully convinced a number of my Dem smoker friends to ditch the habit for that |
blm |
Jul-25-10 03:18 PM |
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Congratulations! |
DailyGrind51 |
Jul-25-10 03:18 PM |
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To the pockets of asshole oil lobbyists since I gave up driving? |
taterguy |
Jul-25-10 03:19 PM |
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Driving is a bit harder for many to give up because it is necessary |
LynneSin |
Jul-26-10 09:58 AM |
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Smoking is a necessity |
taterguy |
Jul-26-10 08:10 PM |
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I used to work with a 5-pack a day smoker . . . I often wonder if he is still around |
DrDan |
Jul-25-10 03:24 PM |
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Did he do anything but smoke? n/t |
malaise |
Jul-26-10 08:18 AM |
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no - finish one and start the next |
DrDan |
Jul-26-10 09:32 AM |
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Five a day? |
Posteritatis |
Jul-26-10 01:20 PM |
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he was a nice guy, a hard worker/manager, effective . . . just could not |
DrDan |
Jul-26-10 01:40 PM |
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good for you and I hope it 'sticks' |
Lifelong Protester |
Jul-25-10 03:26 PM |
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i'm another ex pack and a half a day. |
DesertFlower |
Jul-25-10 03:29 PM |
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congratulations!!!!!! |
northernlights |
Jul-25-10 03:33 PM |
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congratulations to you--that is wonderful. |
niyad |
Jul-25-10 03:37 PM |
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I went electronic yesterday. |
elehhhhna |
Jul-25-10 03:43 PM |
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+1 |
Earth_First |
Jul-25-10 08:08 PM |
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I just went electronic last week! |
burrfoot |
Jul-26-10 07:15 AM |
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smoketips.com, tried others, love these. |
elehhhhna |
Jul-26-10 03:59 PM |
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I applaud you. |
dixiegrrrrl |
Jul-25-10 03:52 PM |
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Woo Hoo! Good for you! |
gateley |
Jul-25-10 03:57 PM |
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Wow. How much are cigarettes these days? . . . |
Journeyman |
Jul-25-10 03:58 PM |
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$9.70 per pack (Western, New York) |
Earth_First |
Jul-25-10 04:07 PM |
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Unbelievable. 27 cents a pack when I started, about $1 when I quit 16 years later. . . |
Journeyman |
Jul-25-10 05:30 PM |
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madness when you consider it huh? |
donal dubh |
Jul-26-10 12:11 AM |
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USA has 3 times the amount of carcinagins (addiction tool) in ciggies then rest of the world... |
Imagevision |
Jul-25-10 04:00 PM |
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Carcinogens aren't the "addiction tool" |
Doremus |
Jul-25-10 10:27 PM |
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smokers, and those who are ready to start again... $1.00 per pack |
thotzRthingz |
Jul-25-10 04:04 PM |
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I, too, smoke filtered cigars, $11.99 +tax per carton. |
pleah |
Jul-26-10 12:42 PM |
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I always ask ex-smokers to do something with their newfound wealth. |
slampoet |
Jul-25-10 04:11 PM |
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My first immediate 'gift' is going to be a canoe |
Earth_First |
Jul-25-10 04:17 PM |
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Perfect! |
slampoet |
Jul-25-10 09:04 PM |
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Laudable goals, but put something aside for your future. |
OnlinePoker |
Jul-25-10 11:51 PM |
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Where I live, $5000 is one or two house PAYMENTS. LOL |
kestrel91316 |
Jul-26-10 10:42 AM |
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Good on you |
Synicus Maximus |
Jul-25-10 04:22 PM |
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hooray for you |
roody |
Jul-25-10 04:25 PM |
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I got that monkey off my back years ago, too, and put it on a rock. nt |
valerief |
Jul-25-10 05:31 PM |
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I also used political reasoning to help me quit! |
K8-EEE |
Jul-25-10 06:34 PM |
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Congrats |
Daninmo |
Jul-25-10 07:07 PM |
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I'm working on it |
tammywammy |
Jul-25-10 08:10 PM |
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We can do it! |
Earth_First |
Jul-25-10 08:15 PM |
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And good luck to you! |
tammywammy |
Jul-25-10 08:16 PM |
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Congrats tammywammy! Good on you! |
Melissa G |
Jul-26-10 11:15 AM |
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My husband used chantix |
ejpoeta |
Jul-26-10 06:19 AM |
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You can do it! I'm at the 6 month mark, and I marvel |
myrna minx |
Jul-26-10 12:27 PM |
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Congrats! I quit in March |
Touchdown |
Jul-25-10 08:13 PM |
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i quit five years ago after 20 years of smoking |
Roon |
Jul-25-10 08:31 PM |
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I grow and cure my own tobacco. I do buy tubes so $0.23 per pack. nt |
kelly1mm |
Jul-25-10 08:55 PM |
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No kidding... |
Earth_First |
Jul-25-10 08:58 PM |
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Southern climate? nt. |
druidity33 |
Jul-26-10 06:25 AM |
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Maryland. nt |
kelly1mm |
Jul-26-10 01:29 PM |
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congratulations! |
a la izquierda |
Jul-25-10 10:16 PM |
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I tried to quit AT LEAST 10 times...finally I did! Used to LOVE it....now, not so much. nt |
caledesi |
Jul-25-10 10:57 PM |
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CONGRATS |
nadinbrzezinski |
Jul-25-10 11:00 PM |
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Congratulations and good luck. |
Bette Noir |
Jul-25-10 11:24 PM |
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i quit a long time ago and i wont lie to you... |
iamthebandfanman |
Jul-25-10 11:39 PM |
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I disagree - |
uncommon |
Jul-26-10 01:52 PM |
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101.85 a week ? fuck , cigs are more expensive than joints ! |
UndertheOcean |
Jul-26-10 12:13 AM |
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I've saved tens of thousands of dollars by now... |
Romulox |
Jul-26-10 12:19 AM |
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If you need (want) Nicorette gum, it is way cheap on ebay, cost you about $17 per week |
Hamlette |
Jul-26-10 12:25 AM |
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Congratulations! Politics is the most compelling, most persuasive |
JDPriestly |
Jul-26-10 12:34 AM |
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Stick with it -- everything gets better -- best wishes!! |
defendandprotect |
Jul-26-10 01:25 AM |
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Wow! That's fabulous! |
tavalon |
Jul-26-10 03:17 AM |
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You can't put a price on the extra life you are getting... |
liberation |
Jul-26-10 03:49 AM |
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The 25th was my 6th month anniversary - so I 'll join you! |
myrna minx |
Jul-26-10 04:09 AM |
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august 14, 1977 I quit cold turkey |
madokie |
Jul-26-10 06:29 AM |
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Actually, if you're like me, the energy level rises almost immediately. |
Jackpine Radical |
Jul-26-10 08:45 AM |
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For sure |
madokie |
Jul-26-10 08:55 AM |
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I have most certainly noticed this... |
Earth_First |
Jul-26-10 01:18 PM |
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Excellent |
Knight Hawk |
Jul-26-10 06:46 AM |
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But, the smoking apologists say their disgusting habit is IMPOSSIBLE to break! |
Odin2005 |
Jul-26-10 07:17 AM |
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It is DAMN hard to break the habit. |
kurtzapril4 |
Jul-26-10 12:17 PM |
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Non-smokers say that smokers only IMAGINE their dickishness |
Tunkamerica |
Jul-26-10 01:47 PM |
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Congratulations! |
rox63 |
Jul-26-10 07:37 AM |
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Good for you! I did it years ago, and it is one reason I am still alive today... |
old mark |
Jul-26-10 07:43 AM |
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Smoking killed my mom in 1974 when I was 9. Stroke. |
callous taoboy |
Jul-26-10 07:58 AM |
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Good for you! n/t |
Mad_Dem_X |
Jul-26-10 08:11 AM |
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Congratulations! I quit a while back myself. I regret every dime I gave those bastards. nt |
pgodbold |
Jul-26-10 08:15 AM |
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Congrats |
malaise |
Jul-26-10 08:16 AM |
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I quit in 1984. It was hard, but OMG was it worth it! |
Jackpine Radical |
Jul-26-10 08:37 AM |
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Hi Jackpine! |
myrna minx |
Jul-26-10 12:30 PM |
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Are you male? |
Kalyke |
Jul-26-10 08:41 AM |
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Congrats! E-cig user here. |
N_E_1 for Tennis |
Jul-26-10 08:52 AM |
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Good on ya! K&R (eom) |
AlabamaLibrul |
Jul-26-10 08:56 AM |
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Fantastic! |
racaulk |
Jul-26-10 09:04 AM |
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Seriously, if there was ever a reason to give up smoking this is a good one |
LynneSin |
Jul-26-10 09:53 AM |
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how'd you do it? |
barbtries |
Jul-26-10 10:10 AM |
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Congratulations!@! |
handmade34 |
Jul-26-10 10:11 AM |
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Now don't give it to the "food industry" instead! nt |
TomClash |
Jul-26-10 10:20 AM |
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lol, i will keep an eye on that... n/t |
Earth_First |
Jul-26-10 01:20 PM |
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Congratulations!!!!! keep up the good work, I quit about 20 years ago, can't imagine |
madmom |
Jul-26-10 10:34 AM |
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Good for you! |
crim son |
Jul-26-10 11:00 AM |
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K&R |
DeSwiss |
Jul-26-10 11:07 AM |
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Congratulations , 4yrs w/o a smoke for me, more money for lottery tickets. |
Historic NY |
Jul-26-10 11:12 AM |
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Good for you! Good luck with the battle. KNR! |
joeybee12 |
Jul-26-10 11:30 AM |
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Smart. Smoking serves no purpose whatsoever. Good for you. nt |
onehandle |
Jul-26-10 12:19 PM |
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Welcome aboard! |
Gore1FL |
Jul-26-10 01:08 PM |
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Thanks again everyone for the kudos and support! |
Earth_First |
Jul-26-10 01:22 PM |
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Congrats, man! |
southpaw |
Jul-26-10 01:22 PM |
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Congratulations Earth_First!! |
Eyerish |
Jul-26-10 01:26 PM |
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I quit cold turkey 14 years ago |
LostinVA |
Jul-26-10 01:44 PM |
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Me too... I quit a week ago yesterday. |
RoccoR5955 |
Jul-26-10 02:47 PM |
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Congrats! I quit smoking 22 years ago. |
GoddessOfGuinness |
Jul-26-10 02:53 PM |
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Good for you. |
zeos3 |
Jul-26-10 02:55 PM |
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I quit around ten years ago, cold turkey. I miss them, but am never |
juajen |
Jul-26-10 02:55 PM |
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A good thread to keep alive. nt |
onehandle |
Jul-27-10 03:27 PM |
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