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On the day after the night that the ' worst QLD team ever' proved it's heart not talent that wins it's a NOPE...and suck sh1t cockroaches!

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Hello all my wonderful QT friends. I just want to drop in to say Hi and let you know that I've just been so occupied lately with a new major project at work that I haven't been in the Forum lately. I'm doing well, rarely ever thought about smoking any more. I miss you all and really miss teasing Doreen in Chicks & Sticks, I'm still here and will check back when I can. Take care everyone, keep it strong! John NOPE

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min Hour Day as required

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NOPE Watching the months and dollars saved add up and up

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Nope...not ever again

Happy 100th Birthday to Mother Piggy! Her special day was yesterday and we actually got to visit with her for a 1/2 hour at the care facility she's in. Visitations are almost non-existent now with Covid but we had a great visit with her all the same. and brough lots of home baked cookies (Yum)! I think she had a great day even though she was dreading her 100th

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min Hour Day as required

Wow.... Big Congrats Johnny on your 6 Years of Freedom. That is just awesome. Many Thanks for still being here, helping those on the path behind you. Here's to your next 6 Years!

Our Thanksgiving and Christmas may look different than past ones because of the pandemic but the clues given to keep your quit remain the same. Please add your clues that helped you keep your quit during the holidays. And please, everyone, stay safe and smoke and nicotine free.

NOPE - Smoking sucks!

First major holidays smoke free. I'll let you know how I combat the cravings. I'm not to worried though. I feel like I have a very strong quit.

At 100, I call her what ever I want cuz her hearing ain’t great

I got by doing crafts, keeping my hands busy by making things like sock snowmen and my own christmas cards, knitting , sewing, jigsaws. Take up a new hobby . and................................... there are some lovely festive treats to eat ! Yummy ....Yes I ate quite a bit.. shhhhhhhh (better than smoking)

Hi John! I was just wondering about you last night so thanks for checking in. Glad you're doing so well in your quit

Good to see you buddy.... The Chicks still lagging behind ...lol....

Happy 10O Birthday to a beautiful grand Lady ....

Happy Birthday reci's mom.

I'm so glad you got to see your mom on her 100th birthday reci Happy, happy birthday reci's mom and thank you for raising such a great piglet

Pass on my well wishes for a great birthday to mother piggy. 100, that is an achievement that is so worthy and is so great that you have gotten to share so many years!!!

Happy belated birthday to her!

I was talking in another thread about my baby daughter's blossoming drumming career (banging on pots and pans with a wooden spoon). Reminded me of this song, when I was a kid this was the official Friday theme song of the Morning Zoo Crew in Chattanooga...

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In celebration of my Six Years of Freedom, I wrote this little piece, now at seven years I re-visit my commitment to NOPE. Sazerac's Simple Guide To Freedom Desire: You must want to quit more than you want to smoke Decision: Make the decision to live life without Nicotine. Commitment: Commit wholeheartedly to live without Nicotine and intend on standing by your resolve. Choice: Choose to never smoke again, EVER. This choice will empower you in many, many ways. “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Education * Thanks to Joel Spitzer, this site and lurking around the sphere, I am still learning everything I can about Nicotine Addiction. Information is Big Power and I feel sufficiently armed to maintain my quit. Changing Focus. It took some doing but, s l o w l y, when junkie thoughts would drag me down, I began to train myself to look at something beautiful or think of beauty in some way. This retrained my brain and also gave me a bump of endorphins. I use this technique during any moments of distress or discomfort. These are not nicotine related anymore, just moments of life. The concept of H.A.L.T. * (are you Hungry (thirsty), Angry (emotional), Lonesome (bored), Tired) Nine times out of ten, smokey thoughts weren't about nicotine at all, it was my body (poor thing) hollering at me to do something life sustaining for it. Now, the signals are very clear and not related to nicotine in any way. I also want to share the benefits of Breath. Deep, calming breaths of Oxygen. An elixir to sharpen and focus your mind away from the patterns of addiction. Rewards * Not only does rewarding yourself help re-wire your brain receptors, treating yourself well and being as kind to yourself makes life nice. A little spoiling goes a long way, especially during rugged transitions of any kind. ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Quitting smoking has taught me much about myself and the human condition. The truth and honesty involved in making and keeping a commitment to myself has been profound. I know myself so much better. I have exchanged an empty bravado for an inner trust and knowledge. I am grateful to everybody here, your stories, your triumphs and your lapses, too. ALL have helped me understand the hideousness of nicotine addiction and the Power of Choice, the Preciousness of Freedom. I am so proud to be part of this community. Y'all are beautiful nicotine free creatures, my friends. S * Joel Spitzer's Quit Smoking Library * Riffing On H.A.L.T. * The Significance of Rewards p.s. To anyone beginning their journey, I would recommend this thread, 10 Ways To Effectively Use This Forum To Stop Using Nicotine

Who's still here? I'm pretty well booked, but still present....

Have you tried scrolling through this thread to see if anything grabs your taste?

Keep up the good (quit) work!

Woops.....Lol New employee smashed... (That's better)

Hey there JohnQ, It's good to hear from you. It's also good to hear that your precious quit is still intact.

"Sow" would be the correct term, but that seems a bit disrespectful. Birthday wishes going out to Rec's mother. One-hundred years is quite the milestone.

Loons are loud

I can't knit

Congrats on 9 years Sarge!

Hey,

I'm still Hanging Around !!!!

I'm here