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I've been back to tutoring and band practice. Also, my 12 step meetings are live again and not on Zoom. I've been on a social media and internet break for a few weeks as well. This the most time I've ever had off of cigarettes, so it's a pretty big deal. Thank you all for your continued support. ❤

Congrats, @Steven Drojensky! Celebrate this achievement and KTQ!

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NOPE! Not now… Not EVER!

Congratulations Steven, 10 months is awesome…

awesome quit Steven. Keep it going.

Well done!!

Can't offer up any information on the elections down under. As for the other big announcement...Mister Jackson has not made his big debut yet. We are in the the 39th week. The boy is at full-term. If Jackson does not make his grand entrance by this time next week, the good doctor has said she will consider inducing labor. So, to answer the question "what are you doing right now?" Pacing....lots of pacing.

NOPE! Not now…Not EVER!

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Nope... I promise!!

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Congratulations Steven. You are doing great

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

@Boo Jackson will be right on time when he arrives. I missed that with my kids as both of them were scheduled C sections due to the then Mrs. yoda being unable to survive labor. I'm nervous and excited for you. Sending some positive vibes out to you and Mrs. Boo, or Sugar Britches I believe is what you refer to her as. I was blathering something over on my thread about living a rad life but I believe you are doing the radest thing ever. Best wishes Papa Boo.

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Congratulations, @Steven Drojensky. Don't cha love watching the hours, days, weeks, and months adding up?! Good for you!

It’s great to hear from you @Steven Drojensky! It sounds like you are doing wonderfully! Thanks for checking in. That one year mark is just around the corner. KTQ!

My rationale is that my legs are in great shape, from all my treadmill work, but my core and upper body could benefit from boxing. I remember my Mom telling me, years ago, that her Dad taught her how to box, as he was a semi-pro fighter. So, I’d be continuing a family tradition. Pretty cool, when I think of my Grandpa and my Mom having been into the same thing. It may seem weird to start it so late in life, but it could be really good for me. Kat

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Congratulation! I’m so envious. Let us know how you feel. Any cravings?

Congratulations @Steven Drojensky on double digits! Hope you're doing well and check in with us

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

congrats Robbie

Congratulations, @Robbie! One year celebration is in order!

Oh you two are lucky I had .... Lol..

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Cleaning up from our big kitchen project of tiling. I said I would post a finished picture. Boy was this a job. We had painted the kitchen cabinets and got new countertops. It was hard enough picking a tile because the counter tops seemed so busy in color. We have been here 32 years and definitely needed a redo.

Thank you for all your support it does not go unnoticed. I personally appreciated it very much congrats on your inspiring milestone

Sazerac Posted July 3, 2019 I think that as you gain confidence in your successful quit you will find that the skills used in quitting can be applied to other aspects in your life. For example, the notion of H.A.L.T. are you Hungry, Angry (which can be switched to emotional), Lonesome, Tired. To this day, I turn to this technique for a variety of reasons and situations. While it may not solve the underlying issue, it certainly alleviates compounding any distress by addressing these issues and I am better able to solve the problem if I am, at least, fed and well rested. Another example of using a quitting skill is deep breathing ! an excellent technique to calm myself and think more clearly. A conscious flow of Oxygen is a panacea, the handiest of magic elixirs ! Just knowing that we have the ability to change, and acknowledging the proof that we Have Changed, (we quit smoking!) gives us encouragement to change other things in our life. I know many of us have changed other aspects in our lives with 'quit smoking' skills. The self-confidence acquired in quitting, especially, encouraged me in any endeavor. What skills have you learned in quitting smoking and how have you applied them to your fabulous nicotine free life ? Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/12686-transferable-quit-skills/

10 months is a fantastic quit! Congratulations, Steven. You're really on a roll now!

Way to go Robbie. Congratulations and welcome to the Lido deck. I too quit during the beginning of the pandemic and I can contest that it wasn't easy. Thank God for all the support from the riders here on the train. Don't forget to reward yourself today for this great accomplishment.

Hi everyone and thank you for the messages on my One Year Smoke Free Anniversary! It's great to be able to say that when I never seemed to get through more than a few days or weeks smoke free in the past. There have been a few things that helped this time; Quit train is one, the terrible shortness of breath and bad cough I was experiencing and also the fact that Covid hits smokers much harder than non- smokers. I quit during a lockdown and was hit quite hard with depression at that time, but I decided to just go with it...and eventually I came out the other end of the depression. These days things are much better in my world, there is plenty of live music around again and I play myself with friends every now and then. I had to spend three days in hospital four weeks ago, to have a small operation (nothing too serious!) and again I am SO GLAD I'M NOT A SMOKER as I had to have an anaesthetic and I know that in the past I would have been battling with withdrawal symptoms. So all in all it's been a tough journey but well worth it. I love being a NON SMOKER!! Thanks again everyone.

Well done on your two years smoke free!! and thank you for all your supportive words to us all.

I’m sorry to hear about your week @intoxicated yoda. It’s difficult to metabolize loss and to know what we want or need during those times. Try to be kind to yourself while you are coping. As for me, I’m lying on the couch tonight with a snoring cat on my lap and am pretty much unable to move because I busted my butt this afternoon. A big storm broke a bunch of trees in our yard – sad to see all the damage. Today was about revving up the chain saw, bucking up firewood, and bundling all the small stuff for the county to haul away for mulch. A job well done, but I’m so bleeping sore that it’s going to take me a couple of tries to roll off the couch and lurch to bed. I think even my hair hurts. This is all the adrenalin I need, thanks – no skydiving required. I totally relate to the idea that nicotine hijacks the brain’s reward centers. Mine are totally screwed up, and yes sometimes the thought of smoking looms large. A different recovery program I once participated in promised that the family problem would eventually “lose its power to dominate our thoughts and our lives.” I’m hopeful that the same will become true of smoking. In the meantime, I’m wishing you ease. Take good care.

@Rajag, your success is an inspiration to those of us who are earlier in our quits. Congratulations on your achievement!

After doing tile, I admire anyone that does it. I am one that likes to get in there and make it look new fast. We were torn up for over a week. I am thankful my husband will try anything (he is too cheap to pay anyone).

Welcome to the Lido Deck!!!! Me n my bro's been waitin on some live mucic!

Hello @Robbie! I miss you girl! It’s funny how special the attachments are to those that are newbie quitters around the same time you yourself are! But I have faith in you! After a rough start you battled right on through all while suffering the more oppressive Covid restrictions!! I know that you are still smoke free and I hope that you are still out and about enjoying your music!! Take care Robbie! I will not forget the journey we traveled together along with a few others. I will not forget the promise we swore to each other. NOPE! NOPE! NOPE! I surely will not!

Well done, @Robbie! Congrats on your year.

Yaaa....Welcome to the Lido Deck ....and the Party..... I'll get the guys to bring us a drink ,to celebrate .... Hope you come and share this day with us ....

Bravo and three cheers for two years!!! So proud of you @Mac#23 for your fantastic quit and how much you've given back to others ever since you arrived. Party time!

Congratulations @Mac#23 on 2 years!! Thanks for the help to others

Way to go @Mac#23! Such respect for your two-year achievement!

Huge Congratulations...7 years is Inspirational....Thank you for sharing this special time with us

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