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We done Debs, I am sure sure you can find a suitable card for christmas - maybe from ASH charity so glad to did not give in Hi Jennifer well done it is supprising who quickly the money mounts up plus all that TAX you are not paying. what a wonderful pressie for a new PC for you I wonder what sort Deb is aiming for now - she does like to keep secrets!! All the best James

Jennifer I too never smoked inside the house couldnt stand the smell of it then.. I know I couldnt have not told hubby I needed all the support I could get hence using this site.. I did use the patches for 6 weeks not 10 as I kept forgetting to put them on I thought that I would just go it alone in the end. Debs x

hi debs, yes its a great feeling,.i used the patches and they were brilliant. i had given up 5 weeks before i told hubby, (i never smoked inside), he was gobsmacked. first time ive ever done anything thats had him lost for words. hope you enjoy whatever you have planned. ..

Jennifer, Well done, Isnt that the greatest thing though? When people dont think you can do it - as you then begin to think you will do it to show them so in the end you have more reasons than your original ones to quit, gosh hope that makes sense. Hope you enjoy your pc - shant tell what I plan on having but its no longer a laptop! Debs x

ive been given up smoking now for 13 months, smoked since i was 12 and am now 49. another few weeks and im going to town to by a hugeeeeeeeeee spec pc, not because i need one but because i think ive earned it, its amazing how quick and how much money mounts up, so to anyone whos trying,, keep at it, it can be done, no one ever thought id give up.

Hi All, No I have not given into the cigs and dont plan on that either, feel so much better not sure why I didnt do this years ago. James, You wouldnt believe how stressfull it was having them here, to cut a long story short - they left a few days before their flight! I cant imagine we will be sending Christmas cards to each other either!! If I could survive that then I will survive anything without a cig- they must have smoked about 40 between them a day! Not in my house though LOL This is my glovebox - thought I would show you how well I am doing. debs's Glove Compartment Todays Date: 7/19/2006 My Milage: My Quit Date: 4/1/2006 Smoke-Free Days: 109 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,641 Amount Saved: $381.5 Life Gained: Days: 9 Hrs: 4 Mins: 50 Seconds: 32 Debs xx

i have,nt been tempted for a while,so thats a good sign i think.glad to see were all ok,hugs to all,xxxxxxxxxjoy

It has been quite on this thread, glad to see people are still keeping up. Well done Melaine must have been the example you have set him. Debs hope you are coping with extra stress of your brothers family and keeping strong. Joy well done, wont be long till it is a year, which is what the rest will be aiming for. Welcome Shirley Ann, it is easier than you think the hardest step is the first one. When do take it, make sure you have NO CIGARETTES on you, because smoking is a habit, use the patches and keep posting on this thread and you will get a lot of help from ex-smokers. Where has Joanne got to she was going to stop on the 1st of the month, have e.mail but no reply yet James

well how we all doing ,ok i hope .still avoiding the dreaded weed .71\2 months now,keep going guys,its so worth it in the end,xxxxxxxxhugs joy

Will join you one day Joy, just got to get myself in the right frame of mind again.Well done everyone its not easy i know. Shirley Ann.

Hi guys, hope you are all doing ok. One of our best mates has been smoke-free for 3 weeks after getting the flu, and this was a guy I NEVER thought would quit! Good on you all! Eight months, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 22 seconds. 6052 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,723.93. Life saved: 3 weeks, 20 minutes.

Hello everyone.. Sorry ive neglected this thread for awhile. How is everyone doing, well i hope. Anyone seen James about....????not seen him for awhile..hope his ok. carol xxxxxxx keep the good work up..

Hi all Hope carol you are back to to not smoking after the small hiccup Well done Melaine and Debs hope you have not fallen to temptation with your family there with you or you have converted them to non-smoking!!! Especial thanks to Joy for starting the thread in the first place Welcome to new members Roxanne and Rosie Posie Where has Joanne Brick Wall got to she was coming back on the 1st? www.nicorette advice on cutting down and quiting Help to quit meter http://www.silkquit.org/sqmmiv/meter.aspx Tells you how much you saved,how many not smoked and increase in life expectancy stop smoking http://www.boots James

Hi guys, you are doing great! Yes I have had moments when i really fancy a smoke, but i have not given in. I agree, downlaod silkquit if you are going to stop, it is great! Mine now says Seven months, two weeks, five days, 20 hours, 57 minutes and 53 seconds. 5796 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,609.04. Life saved: 2 weeks, 6 days, 3 hours, 0 minutes.

Thanks joy i will look at that nearer the time. Rosex

rosie when u quit download silkquit ,it will tell you how many fags you,ve not had an d how much you have saved and also how much life you have gained,ive been tempted so many times but im still hanging in.best of luck,xxjoy

Thanks ange as soon as my duty frees have gone i will be joining you. Rosex

Hi All, Well it was 3 months on Saturday, I have my brother and his family sat on a plane on their way here at this very moment (hour and a half until landing) and they are both smokers! I keep saying I fancy one but hubby says thats because im stressed that they are bringing 2 toddlers with them!! LOL Will not give in - but would love to have a puff BUT I cant do that, same as Ang all or nothing! Glad you enjoyed your jollies Carol Debs xx

Keep up the good work,your all doing great. Roxanne xx

Hello Everyone Carol, Glad you enjoyed your week in Norfolk. You certainly did pick a good week weather wise. So you were tempted for one ciggie, never mind don't beat yourself up just get back on track again. I would so love to be a social smoker, several members of my family do this, smoke on a night out then do not bother again for months. I think I am an all or nothing girl ;-) Rosie Do give up. The support on here has been great for me for the last few weeks. I have had several previous attempts that failed but am determined this time. I used Allen Carrs book & lots of willpower but others have used various methods. Yippe 6 weeks today smoke free (excluding the wacky backy in Amsterdam) Ang x