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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.

They are realizing how young students are becoming addicted to vaping. This would be great but my experience working in the school system, parents always fight holding their children accountable. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Parma school district snuffs out vaping 'epidemic' with hefty fine for students http://a.msn.com/01/en-us/AAFMiLB?ocid=se

I love this selfie of you cooking dinner. Yeah, water is amazing and I often feel noticeably better after drinking a few glasses, so no excuse here not to keep that habit up. Enjoy dinner and game night with the family. I'm definitely with you on dropping the Memantine if possible!

Anyone seen L.T.?

Great party !!!!

Linda Thomas.....not too many first and last names have ever traveled with us. That is unique. Congrats on the year. Many more to come. Like to say I posted first to your party....working the night shift and all, but I missed it by a day. So I am first in wishing you well into the rest of your life...keep marching.

You did it, Linda! Time to celebrate your very own New Year's Day. You're unstoppable now so the party will keep following you wherever you go. Enjoy all the rewards you've earned from the hard work you put in last year. Cheers, and Happy New Quit Year!

So happy for you Linda! You tried, saw that you could do it, and are now reaping the rewards of being a non-smoker! Big congratulations to you and enjoy your smoke free life!