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Another Christmas where I am not faffing about buying my stocks of cigs , for gawd forbid I would run out. The financial freedom in itself is wonderful, the freedom of not having to stand outside in the cold, to get my fix. The freedom of not having to nip outside, straight after Christmas dinner, again to get my fix. Right about now, as a smoker, I would have been nipping out to waste my money on my supplies, never bought in bulk as it would cost me a fortune, I know right! As if purchasing two packets per day cost any less. As the song goes...shine sweet freedom, shine your light on me... Glowing folks, positively glowing. Spent that money on a spray tan, and fancy Dan liqueurs ....money very well spent. And a Merry Christmas to you all xx Enjoy your freedom too, if you've not get got your freedom go for it, seriously.

Looking forward to secret Santa gift exchange, after tonight's dinner, and seeing everyone's joy ( fingers crossed) as they open their gifts tomorrow. My little cleaning and ironing job pays for Christmas so the day has nearly come to see the benefit of all my hard work...excited!

Merry Christmas Petra and I hope you have a wonderful time.

Will keep everything crossed my end too Doreen xx

Day four... How's things?

I was reading up on this product Petra, not tried it myself but have noticed a lot of UK stockists have sold out. It's not an eye cream but I remember reading that it can be used all over the face, for any treatment that your skin needs. I was talking to my mum about it and she said that she had read all the Hollywwod stars are raving about it. No idea if this is true mind you. http://www.feelunique.com/p/Egyptian-Magic-All-Purpose-Skin-Cream-118ml

My girls clubbed together and purchased me this for my birthday, I love it! The best way I can explain it is it softens the skin and gives you the best skin finish ever. One of my customers noticed and remarked that I looked really well ( mind I have looked dreadful ..lol) and that I had glowy skin. No glitter...just a dewy best skin ever finish. I don't wear pressed powder so just wear it over my foundation. Have strongly hinted that I hope Santa brings me one for tanned skin...fingers crossed, and all that jazz.

Exactly, you will still get there. Don't get hung up on Cold Turkey, as the best and only way, all ways lead to Rome. Even if it's only placebo the patch might take the edge off for you, while you get out of the habit side of reaching for a smoke, using them as markers to section your day. Do what you are doing, share you plans, thoughts and feelings like you have here. I can remember the feeling of not wanting to get up, in past quits, didn't see the point. I had undiagnosed clinical depression, not saying that you have, at all, am just saying though if you feel dreadful chat to a doctor. If I knew then what I know know I would have. You got up, you are getting on with your day...good for you. Keep busy, work up a sweat if you can, flood your system with happy excersise hormones (sorry can't remember what they are called) Keep your eye on how you feel and keep doing what you are doing...not smoking.

At least you came back which is a good move, head down...eyes on the prize your sticky quit. Honestly if you just don't smoke you've got it. We will all cheer you on xx

Aww that's a shame, although at least no one was hurt, but I can understand how you must feel. She did the job, was reliable and you trusted her to get you from A to B...I would feel just the same as you, no doubt about it. Just glad that you are all ok.

Action sounds fabulous! Family filled, everyone still smoke free..perfect. Aww it will be your first Christmas as a parent too! So many wonderful years of that ahead. I must give you a tip now...in case I forget (which I may well do..lol) when she is about two pop some jingle bells down your underwear ( don't laugh!) as you kiss her goodnight, do a little wiggle, then you can tell her that you can hear Santas sleigh, he will be coming later, once asleep. I did that for years, girls loved it. Have yourself a perfect Christmas. You sound like you've got it all sorted Marti, cooking and drinking while cooking? (Wink)

Yes, I think that she's mine too Marti.

Looking forward to a lie in, on Christmas Eve.

Sounds lovely! No doubt that your day will have a brilliant birthday, with his family...priceless really.

Beautiful...

We watched this, Sky Premier, on Saturday night and really did enjoy it very much. Beautifully retold, gorgeous costumes and loved the quote ' Have Courgage, And Be Kind' Ten out of ten from the Sifford Clan.

So Christmas week is here, again, doesn't seem two minutes ago till last years...can't keep up. What are you plans this week, where are you going, or are folk coming to you? Are you still working, or have you finished? Food all purchased or have you still things to sort? I'm working till Wednesday, off to MIL's Christmas Eve and coming home on the girls birthday, Sunday. No more food to purchase as I bought a bit here, and there, chocolate, crisps and peanut wise. Barb is feeding us so no food to purchase, I am supplying the drink ( cocktails) Won't see my mum and dad as they are in Tenerife for the next nine weeks, they rang me at 4:30 (phone cafe type place, dad doesn't like using his mobile..lol) and they are having a blast in the hot weather. Lovely to hear they are happy and enjoy Christmas their style. Or to you.......

Hi Mike impressed that you've quit before Christmas, hats off to ya, I was the wait till the New Year old chestnut type...respect.

You're smoke free...good attitude, no doubt the agrivation will all be sorted out.

Thanks both Nancy and Action, yes...a much better Christmas this year.

Aww congratulations to you both, and what a beautiful name. I can't wait to see photos of her xx

Thanks guys, yes it is not about making a claim as money doesn't bring Del back. That why the Ombusman seemed a better idea, than a solicitor, as it about holding them accountable and they legally have to make changes. Who knows our loss might prevent someone else's...fingers crossed. Been horrible, really has, as you have to keep reliving it. At least now we are at the finishing line...report will be dispatched in January.

Congratulations Runfree I can only imagine that you are grinning from ear, to ear. I find it tricky to add celebration images so imagine I have posted a picture of a fabulous firework display for you. Have a great day you fabulous non smoker xx

Thank you nice to be back.