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Beth - so glad you are here, healthier and smoke free !

Alright - Sarah keep him occupied - am on my way - will only take me 24 hours to get there ...

So how were the shoes - do they live up to promise? Back into full swing today after holidays and did personal training and then a kick box class

Sarah - you are scared - don't blame you - but now I am going to channel a drill sarg I know .... Tracey if you are there feel free to take over ... You can do this ..... Repeat ... You can do this ... Now get your arse into something pretty and go kick arse .... Oh and report back in the morning - I have no social life and like to live vicariously by others !!

What - there is something wrong with sherry for breakfastv .... Oh now I know what the boss meant !

Have a great day ... And have a sherry for me !

Hey guys - don't know much about your football - but hub and I just watched an ESPN documentary "Hillsborough" - shocked us both and don't tell hub I told - but we both cried !! Justice for the 96 ... They will never walk alone ! Best of luck .... Sorry Tony ! Hugs and prayers - that all stay safe

Sarah - you are a vegetarian tiger - if you can get over that ... Not smoking is a walk in the safari park ... Sorry !! Here in oz - we bring salads, meat you name it - apparently dates back to early settlement when no one had food - so we had to share ... But I digress .... A meat dress at a barbie ??..... Personally think that is asking for trouble !!

Sarah - we are here for you and you can do this Distraction - someone told me once - it is only here in Oz we bring our own sald etc to someone's barbie - is that the case ?? Talk to me - and tell me it is not so ?.

Don't hide away - grab a mate - walk in with head high - wearing your best outfit ( or in this case ...any outfit ! :-). )- and a really yummy salad - I personally have been know to have chickpea and eggplant salad envy - but that is a story for another post / counsellor ! You can do this !! From experience - when you come out as a non smoker ( I am assuming most already know re the vegetarian thing ) - people are either proud or jealous - either way you win! Re - the ex thing ..... Others can probably give better advice - but I think smile- look hot - and remember how much cooler non smokers look !

Sounds like you are having a great time - just a bit disappointed no drunken posts !! Seriously - glad you are enjoying it :-) Will now walk away fro the England, rain and temperature comments ......Pip waves and leaves the room ! :-)

Ooh my - will never look at barbies the same - will always be on the lookout for the naked vegetarians !! For a start - you have already identified potential triggers a- so that is a good start. Will your non smoking friends be there ? If so - tell them your concerns up front and ask them to keep an eye out for you. Also - take snacks - I'm sure you can keep them discrete - so if the salad doesn't feel appealing - you have something to put in your mouth other than a cig ! Remember we are here if you need :-)

Woo hoo - congratulations !

Hey Laura - you are definitely not a dick ! Just remember to jump straight back on the train and that we are all here for you when you do !

Hey Stuart congratulations on an awesome 3 months - appreciate all the support you give

Congrats Aine - 2 months is fantastic

Hey Aine - I loved that moment when I realised I could sit for more than an hour without spontaneous self combustion ! Didn't make the meetings more interesting - but at least I could smugly look at the squirming smokers ! It is great that you can see cravings as annoying rather than agonising - and it will keep getting better Oh - and when are we seeing the new hair do ??

Sounds like a good night - except of course for the craves, falling off the chair and knicker flashing bit !! The good news is each time you face down these situations the stronger you get ! Oh and give your friends a thank you hug for me - they sound like awesome support !

Hey Marti - just saw this - but way to kick a crave in the you know what's - you did awesome posting an SOS and I think this whole post proves that this board rocks ! Keep letting us know how you are going - cos we all want to be here for you

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Hey Juan - late here but just wanted to say - I know you can do this now you have to believe you can do it ! Make a commitment to stay close to the board and check in regularly - that way we can provide you with maximum support !

Congrats Paula - nine months is fantastic

Awesome work Julie - 3 months is fantastic

Afternoon Sarah -- mid Friday afternoon here and a holiday - so kicking back watching football ( Aussie Rules) - not perky buy feeling good :-) have a great day all ! Edit - oh and really happy at how positive you are !