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Posted on QSMB Jul 25 2010 by JWG. She was 17 and thought it was cool She was 18 knew she was in control She was 19 living in the fast lane She was 20 and would quit before hitting 21 She was 21 and thought new years eve was better She was 22 the new job was to much stress right now She was 23 and her fiancée smoked anyways She was 24 the baby would be fine, what’s a little nicotine She was 25 what else is there for a stay at home mom to do She was 26 job interviews are just to demanding She was 27 in this job you have to be social She was 28 her uncle just died but she would be alright She was 29 thinking this time Im ready and 30 is my number She was 30 maybe just one more year She was 31 who can handle a divorce all alone She was 32 working two jobs and life’s to hard She was 33 and the new boy friend doesn’t mind anyhow She was 34 wedding plans are all she could do She was 35 his kids are so wild , just need the break time to time She was 36 a quit would have to wait , to much on her plate She was 37 forty wont be to late She was 38 a daughter and two steps sons a mini van and career She was 39 one more year and so done She was 40 are you crazy and gain weight She was 41 and probably couldn’t anyways She was 42 and enjoy smoking She was 43 but I should try, just for a month She was 44 her little girl smoking, and wonders what went wrong She was 45 The Doctor said it wasn’t good She was never 46 In Memory of JWG - Reposted by Cristóbal JWG Died of Lung Cancer shortly before his 4 Year Anniversary, 6 weeks after his diagnosis.

Posted on QSMB 22 Jan 2013 by JWG  Those were the words written across the back of the mans T-shirt "really" I though, what and odd thing to have printed on to a shirt but to each there own , I suppose I did my best just to blow it off and go about morning,reading the news paper while having a cup of coffee . I dont stop in the cafe every morning , but for all intensive purposes I am a "regular" as the term goes. I am quite sure I have never seen this man here before. I certainly have never seen such a shirt. Trying to forget about his shirt I could see just was not going to happen , in fact I was getting quite worked up over it . How dare someone wear such a shirt. Granted I am one of thous re formed smokers that the world hates so.. Well I dont go around telling everyone they should quit smoking , But to say " thank goodness for cigarettes" why thats just wrong. Kids could read that and really think there missing out on something ,,, uuugh ,, I was getting really upset. My eyes went up and down this man and I studied each inch of him . My first thought he must be some bum / wino that could not live with out his precious cigarettes , the vile things they are. But after closer examination the fellow was in pretty good shape appently he was no staranger to the gym. His arms and back I could see were very muscular, in fact I would not want to mess with this guy at all. But dont take this as he looked to be a hooligan or crook , In fact I could see althou in jeans and boots he was a very well kept and neat . Minus the bit of dirt I noticed up along his triceps and on to one shoulder. His hair short sliver balding hair was very neat and trimmed standing out against the dark tan of his scalp and neck. hmm.... he certainly was no bum "oh dam" I thought to myself. I just knew I was going to have to say something to this man. Normally I stay to myself . a real "live and let live" sort. But this for some reason I could not let go. As I walked over to the his table I thought off all the possible thing to say. Not wanting to start off on the wrong foot and start a scene. when I got up to the table I eased around a bit so to be in front of him and said " good-morning , I noticed your t -shirt . I just have to ask why thank goodness for cigarettes ?" To my relief the man gave me a broad smile and said , "I love cigarettes . they put food on my table , money in my pockets. I drive a nice car and have two daughters in collage''. Oh - I looked quiziclaky You must work for one of those large tobacco companies , that explains it . I said Lord No the man chuckled ,, " Im a grave digger" In Memory of JWG - Reposted by Cristóbal JWG Died of Lung Cancer shortly before his 4 Year Anniversary, 6 weeks after his diagnosis. 

Congratulations @Kelly on being Smoke Free for 8 months! What a fantastic quit you have going. Hope everything is going well with getting rid of the NRT and you are learning to navigate the boards. Make sure you spoil yourself, 2/3rds of the way to the first year of freedom and the Lido Deck is an amazing achievement. Please pop in and let us know how you celebrated.

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Posted on QSMB Aug 31 2010 by JWG I see you standing outside the store.. Braving up to go inside I see you out side the bowling ally. Wanting for you turn I see you outside the bar. Waiting for the waitress to return I see you outside the mall , thinking I hope they wont be long I see you outside airport, just to pick someone up,, never to fly I see you outside the school. Remembering where this all began I see you outside your job, just wishing you worked form home I see you outside the train, thinking its just for thirty minutes I see you outside the restaurant, waiting to get a seat I see you outside the theater hoping you didn’t miss much I see you outside the gym. Looking especially stupid there I see you outside your home: not wanting it to stink I see you outside the bus; wishing you had your car I see you out side the Dr. office think of some good lies I see out side the hospital ,, thinking test can be wrong I see you inside the funeral home . Looking very peaceful I see you inside the church.. My you had a lovely family Dear smoker Did You Enjoy your Time Outside? In Memory of JWG - Reposted by Cristóbal JWG Died of Lung Cancer shortly before his 4 Year Anniversary, 6 weeks after his diagnosis.

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This hoser's goin' to Timmies in the 6 for a double-double then pick me up a 2-4 eh? NOPE! No smoking for me!

I'm feeling back in the game now. Feeling like I've had my relapse and learned a lot from it. Friday was spent playing football with my son and Saturday was spent playing football with the exe's son so keeping busy part of it is there. Today was spent working, not so enjoyable but again keeping busy. A relapse is not a good thing in any way, shape or form but I am determined to learn from my relapse and how shit it made me feel mentally and physically. I have a family holiday coming up next. I think what I have learned will help me on that holiday also. Thanks for all the words of encouragement and advice.

Its OK Pork Chop... he's just being a pig!

Jo, this happened to me at 8 months, and I was blindsided by it. I thought that I was crazy and I read a post from Tracey who had the same crap happen to her. It’ll pass just hold tight.

Making 10 lbs of potato salad (my Mom's recipe!) for my niece's going away party later today - she is moving to the North Carolina coast with her hubby and the 3 kids! First one in the family to move out of NY! ?

Pre Pride... Pride ... Post Pride 2 point 7 miles my arse....!!

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G'day NOPE for today C

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I'm sorry to hear about your relapse but I'm glad you feel that you are back in the game again and not smoking. ^^^ This is so true. I had a relapse from a shorter quit prior to starting this one and I was miserable. I made it a point to remember how I felt then anytime I was tempted to smoke because I didn't want to feel that way again. Just keep the quit and you will not feel that way again. Glad to see you are back with the quit.

Hi toc, You sound in a good place..well done... Don't worry about the family holiday coming up !!! Don't over think !!! You'll be surprised ,when the time comes,it won't be no where near as bad you imagined it would be....you'll be prepared....you'll have the tools !!! Keep marching...every day is a day nearer to your target...

Good to hear tocevoD! All the things you said are encouraging for a successful quit this time Hope you enjoy your family holiday. You won't have to be sneaking off to "go for a smoke" this time and that will just enhance the experience for both you & you're family! Keep those thoughts you just spoke about top of mind as you move forward. Never forget what can happen when you are not paying attention to your personal commitment

Thanks everyone, its eased off so I'm thinking its like that 3 month speed bump... just another speed bump and a nice little attitude adjuster.

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Hi @Giveintowin hope your travelling well and starting to feel a bit better with everything post accident. You have been in my thoughts and the best thing I saw online this week was your lovely NOPE earlier today. Hope all has been well in Sydney and with you. That Lido deck is getting closer.

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That first year is not easy. Each season, each holiday, each event in the course of a year as it rolls by, will serve as triggers. You may not even recognise the trigger but its there in the blossoms appearing the coming of spring, the ground warming up to tell us summer is coming, the chill in the air to herald winter, your birthday, your sisters birthday, an anniversary, Xmas, Easter ..... That's why its so important people commit to the boards for a full year at least. I quit in April. 8 months later, I was triggered by Christmas Day so hard I wanted to cry. watching family members go down the end of the garden smoking and drinking wine in the sun, laughing and having fun. Arghhh that was not easy. But I survived. Stevie Nicks concert at 2 years I told my sister she was 'lucky she could smoke' on the steps after the concert. Weird! Oh and the Halloween part where I'm dressed up as a cat where I thought the only way to complete my fun was to have a cigarette. wtf? I think I have a very strong quit (as do you Jo) but those triggers scared me for the brief time they lasted. You just get through each crave doing what you do.

Way to go Kelly, 8 months is a fantastic job, make sure to take some time to celebrate

Welcome to another Sunday of NOPE and what a great place to be. Today is a big day in Sport with both the Wimbledon Men's final and the World Cup Soccer final... so if you're going for France or Croatia or you're going for Anderson or Djokovic I hope you get the result you want. So... for yesterdays missed opportunity to give the French a Shout Out for Bastille Day.... I hope they had a good one and that the air forces error with the flag colours isn't an omen for the soccer. NOPE ... cos nothing controls my life but me! Topic of the day: Sundee Slang Spectacular

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Well done Kelly .. 8 months is a brilliant quit !!

Congratulations Kelly!

Yes, thank you Joe, doing a lot better now..?

That is spooky oor men have the same birthday fluffy! Would you share your recipe roz i bet its a good one ?

Cheating on you with Bunny ?

Awesome Cristobal, maybe between the nine I brought over and the ones you have we can see about a mod putting them all in one thread

I have more JWG posts that I will re-post next weekend. Cristóbal

Thank you for finding this one Cristibal, I brought some of jwg's posts over but was unable to get this one, a favorite for sure