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Another day, another nope!

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G’day NOPE.....NEVER/EVER/FOREVER

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NOPE - I don't smoke anymore.

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Nope, I don't smoke anymore!!!!!

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Not One Puff Ever

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NOPE - I don't smoke anymore.

G’day NOPE

Headin inta town to catch up with our Doreen!

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Today I went out to search for a "new" car, and I found one! A nissan micra, small but a very good deal! And also helping one of my best friends out this week with her dog walking service again. Walked a lot of dogs yesterday and this morning. One more day to go! 17 dogs to go! I'll make some pictures tomorrow if I can Yup, Viv=busy but smoke free!!!

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Yep, been there done that @Wantsit. I imagine that since we smoked for so long we should expect those unexpected moments for some time to come. Luckily with time comes strength to resist

Once upon a time in the west I was married to a lady that kept smoking after I had quit. I had no problem with it until things got bad and we divorced. Then I went back to smoking for a long time. Makes no sense to me now. I look back and wonder why I did this. It was so tough to quit. Why throw it away?

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We want pictures!!!

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You are doing great, Phil. I was lucky in that I really didn't have many smokers around me at all when I quit. Keep up the great work. Hopefully Mrs. Boosh is inspired by how well you are doing and decides to quit the cigs too.

I'm more afraid of slipping up when I'm out having a good time then I am of slipping because of stress, anxiety, or sadness. One thing I have done so far in my quit is when I'm out with my friends who smoke, I tell them right away to not give one to me if I ask no matter what. Luckily, I have not been tempted, but I am scared that too many drinks one evening might cause me to let my guard down.

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dammit juan. we would love nothing better to prove sarge wrong. even sarge.

Stay out of trouble but have lots of fun!

Drinking alcohol is responsible for many a relapse. I would re-engrave NOPE on my brain any time I went out drinking. In fact, early in my quit, I refrained from drinking and was slightly concerned that I would blow my quit if high. Then, I just said, 'screw it, I'm NOT going to smoke EVER again' and went out, had a ball and didn't even think about smoking. Don't depend on your friends to not provide you with a smoke. There will always be someone handing you one somewhere. Smokers, addicts, LOVE company. Fortify yourself and wrap yourself in the armour of NOPE. With this cloak you can go anywhere and keep your quit.

Sarge is gonna have to assume that The Juan has given up again. <sigh...> EZPZ

I've posted this song every December since joining the forum. I'm not breaking that tradition now...

When I was a kid, Bumble seemed scary. Now the scariest part of this scene is the positioning of Yukon Cornelius' revolver; it's pointing right at his nuggets.

My wife smokes. Saturday we went shopping and while she stood outside the truck to smoke one before leaving the store I had a whiff that was to die for. Usually it’s the opposite but I had to totally walk away while she finished. Crazy...that was the most I’ve wanted one in months.

I often stand outside with my Sister while she smokes, or when she hangs out of her bedroom window having one, I will sit on her bed and chat to her. The smell irritates me, and I am not in the slightest bit envious of her smoking. Quite the opposite, I wish she would stop. It bugs me what she is doing to herself, but I don't nag or preach lol.

Easy, just wack yourself on the thumb with a hammer and the time before the pain subsides will seem to last forever. There, sorted.

Mrs boosh still smokes and is disabled so can't get out unless I take her. Therefore I buy her cigs everyday but you know what? It doesn't bother me. I do feel a bit smug about that so apologies. I hate smug people. I'm very aware of the pride before a fall thing so I'm always on guard. I have my previous seven year quit (1997 - 2004) to thank for that. What an idiot! Is anyone else in a similar position? Not necessarily smug but having contact with cigs that is unavoidable.

My hubby is a never smoker so I'm lucky to not have that problem. I have a ton of respect though for you guys who can quit and stay quit with a smoker in the house. You're doing great Phil

I feel through my many quits I have learned a lot and this quit especially...of course there are days I count my blessings and feel free and others where I still feel deprived or incomplete in some way. I do think the only thing I can do is repeat NOPE and ODAAT and know I am on this journey for a reason, for many. I love that I’ve been able to stay quit this long, but I do feel like an ex smoker or quitter, not a non smoker yet. Thank you for the welcomes

Time to get back out on the trail and do some running. Heading over to Laurel-Snow this morning, run out to Bryan Overlook and back for a total of 10.8 miles. Just waiting on the sun to come up over the ridge.

I 'liked' this post and would like to explain. Take the 'you' out of it and put in 'The Addict', it reads, 'The crash was incidental/inconsequential to The Addict's relapse. The Addict was already looking for an excuse to smoke...and The Addict found it.' This relates to all of us because we are all The Addict. As I posted in another thread, "When something dramatic/traumatic happens in our life, the addict's conditioned response may well be to grab a cigarette. We must stay SUPER alert during these times, even with a well established quit. Addiction will always seek a way to serve itself, ALWAYS...that is the nature of addiction." This is what I have learned. Ms.V has quit smoking, committed to her quit and thankfully the calamity is over. Please, let us all support her and move on, perhaps learn yet another valuable lesson about addiction.

You know what.. anger doesn't get me anywhere.. I disagree with you sgt. Barney But I am gonna keep my dignity. Back to Nope.

Oh Vivianne, I am so sorry about your accident. Isn't it amazing how quickly it happens and how shocking it is. I am so thankful you and your daughter are okay. There are so many distracted drivers now a days. I am so glad you hopped right back on the train. You have had such an awesome quit. Take care

We aren't giving up on you either ! Doreen will be by swinging her frying pan, you know. Glad bodies are OK. You are going to have to breathe your way through this. NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE