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G’day Not One Puff Ever .....NOPE

NOPE - I don't smoke anymore.

NOPE

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOPE

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Positively NOPE!!!!!!!

Nope

NOPE!!

NOPE!

Nope not today!

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NOPE....

I've got something that might cure that !!!....you want me to come over ...

I thought I'd take a world tour of cocktails to get ready for the splash.

I've been practicing all week so should be ready by the big day...

NOPE!

LMAO!! That gif looks a lot like Madea's 'grit-ball!!

Pretty sure I won't smoke today ....... why would I? NOPE!

NOPE!

We have another Lido Party comin' up next week. It's a biggie so let's get in party shape. It's gonna be a blow out!!

I heard @bakon might be breaking out the bottomless Speedo for this one?

That should give us enough time to get things sorted...

Belated Congratulations!! Great job Linda!! You fought like mad and made it through some downright dark times. Welcome to the Lido! You have earned every accolade given.

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Congrats on 5 months smoke free DizzyD! Drop by and let us know how you are celebrating the occasion. It is important that you reward all that hard work you have put in to get this far Dizzy! Next month you'll be half way to the Lido Deck. That will be a big milestone

Thank you Jordan7 - I've always been one who really dives into strange rabbit holes however this one I am treading lightly as it can be a bit much to take all at once. I have been researching that Trial medication 'Memantine' and some of the case studies on it, especially after they said if they were to cut 1 drug that would be the one which made me stop and think 'ok wait a second - take it but don't take it.' Time to dig into that one - so all in all the studies are pretty much inconclusive. I then moved on to the side effects over time as you increase the drug dosage from one pill a day to 4 a day over time and they include: dizziness, headaches, constipation, fatigue, weight loss, swelling, increased heart rate and aggression. So in MY personal conclusion that is a big fat NOPE. You can keep that trial drug to yourself thank you very much! I'll stick with my puzzles and mind/memory games vs putting my body through all that crap. It is a healthy habit that even I forgot about and does make a huge difference. It's funny how we forget just the simplest of things while taking care of ourselves. For the most part all I drink now is water aside of a glass of orange juice. I even picked up some protein powder to make my shakes for the afternoons to help build that muscle mass I'm going to need. I think today I'll try the milk, banana and peanut butter one first - mmmm. Of course I picked the chocolate flavor!! Tonight we are doing a 'family' dinner vs going out. I'm having my son and mom over and just having a nice homecooked meal with everyone around the table and then break out the game boards! I might run by the goodwill when they open at 10 to see what board games they may have. Got to love a good thrift!!!

You guys are really killing me with these meat pies lol. Now I want to make one - only Sweeny Todd style because I'm really frustrated with my BF at the moment and want to turn him into a meat pie!! They rented the fight last and were kicking back having a good time however the ONLY thing I asked him before I went to sleep was NOT to wake me up PERIOD. Sigh - well it was about 1:30ish and I WAS sleeping good UNTIL he comes bounding into bed fumbling for the remote, leaning in to kiss me and reeking of smoke and trying to tell me about the last fight as I'm trying to figure out how not to kill him! And snarking off on why the hell he would even bother me knowing how hard it is for me to sleep only to get a 1/2 ass apology of 'geez sorry!'. The trigger was just too much I had to get up and just leave the room or the murders would have started!!! He and I have a deal that after he comes in from smoking from outside - please just give your arms and hands a quick rub down with these wet wipes I have on the counter in plain sight. Just get rid of the smell and be a tad respectful considering. And all that was just bypassed last night. I know they were having beers and a guys night - and I get that. But UGH come on REALLY!! I just need sleep yet here I am, wide awake for no reason other then him being an idiot - rearranged the new fridge just out of frustration then finally just took a Xanax hoping I'll just pass out in a bit. And if not then come around 4AM it's time to start banging some pots and pans and marching into the room with the vacuum full blast just to give him a taste of his own medicine. And rant over! Let the meat pie feast continue!!!

Hey Rici. You are just across the way. When my husband retires in January and we start traveling, you will be one of our stops. We will arrive with batch of meat pies!

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NOPE - Smoking sucks!

Thank you @MarylandQuitter and @Rixcz

G’day Not One Puff Ever..... NOPE

Operation Meat Pies is still going. We have been at it since 12:00 noon today. I haven't counted them yet but this is a picture of half of them. We probably might have the last tray baked by 10:00 pm. We always had fun doing this with the grand kids when they were small but today has been pure joy. My grand daughter is a full fledged adult know. It is so much fun talking the adult subjects with her and her outlook on life. I am so proud of her. This kid really has her head on straight. Her Uncle stopped in to sample the pies and take some home. I have never had so many laughs listening to them talk. This is what makes me so proud of my quit. I now feel I will be around to enjoy more years of this.

I'm glad to have the user list back too. And I rather be able to see the anonymous users than not have it there so thank you

Oh it's already dropped lol. I didn't even bother with it this AM as today I was supposed to up the dosage again. NOPE!! Since it's a trial drug and not regulated they of course wanted me to at least try it but said that it was my decision and that it wasn't something I HAD to take. So I'm not even going to sweat it!!

I would love that. I will keep you up on my travels out there. My nephew wants to get married on Leap year Day , February 29th. He is a funny kid. Maybe he thinks he won't have an anniversary until every 4 years.

My brother is great. He always gives me the car and says go. You will be on my visit list!

Thanks for the encouragement! One day at the time.

Oh, you amateurs ! I'm still celebrating !

Dear darling Linda, You have become a huge part of this board while you have been on your nicotine free journey. On every step of the way, you have shown your determination to quit and your care of others. I know it hasn't been an easy year for you. Life has given you some real struggles and sorrows but, you have persevered and come out the other side a very powerful woman. This metamorphosis has been extraordinary to witness... here are some excerpts from your introductory thread, posted August 1, 2018: "...I have been experiencing so much depression and feelings of helplessness lately and a big part of that is the fear of what smoking is doing to me. I have been ashamed of my addiction for a long time and just want to stay home to smoke. I have lost all motivation in so many things that I enjoy. Sometimes I feel like I would just like to give up. I don't feel I can share these feeling with anyone close to me. Today is a new day and I am starting it with the challenge of not having that morning smoke. That is a tough one. I will lean on you all and pray that this time I can have some success! " Well, you have built a most sturdy and successful quit, indeed ! Thank you for not giving up on yourself ! We love you so much and are so very happy to celebrate your first year with you. Thank you for sharing your support, your love, your humor and your quit with us, thank you very, very much. Others have used the metaphor of a chrysalis in this celebratory thread, it is completely apropos. Oh, hope you celebrate wildly ! We are all here with bells on ! NOPE-ly yours and with all love, your friend, S

Congratulations Linda! It's such a pleasure to see you reach your one year mark.