Reciprocity

I often get a little down and frustrated maintaining the Anniversary list. Where did this person go? What happened to that person? All of them were so full of commitment mere days ago or at least weeks ago. Then their Anniversary date comes around and I see they haven't logged on in days or even weeks. Not all are fresh quitters either. Some have months under their belts. Some may have just decided this forum was not for them I suppose but in my heart of hearts I suspect I know what's happened to most of them because I've been standing on that ledge myself, looking over the edge into the abyss of relapse but somehow gathered the mental strength to rip 1 more NOPE from somewhere inside me and that's all I needed until that overpowering urge faded. This addiction is one of the worst possible ones to wrestle under control for most but we all know how important it is to do just that. Although it can be a challenging and sometimes difficult process, quitting has never killed anyone that I am aware of. The alternative will at least shorten your life if not outright kill you.

Congratulations on completing 7 months of your quit Solo! It's really adding up now and I hope you are enjoying the benefits of being smoke free? Remember to reward yourself with a little something special in recognition of your 7 months smoke free Life is beautiful and even more beautiful as a nonsmoker!

Nope!

-3 We HAD to let 'em win one! I heard they were going to withdraw cooking and laundry service for us sticks on the Train.

I think you got rid of all the sticks in order to do that?

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Nope!

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What the hell -15

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Great Work QB! Doing fabulous!

-6 (What's that funny little horizontal line I had to enter before the number???)

Big congrats Mei on your 3rd Year quit anniversary! It's amazing how quickly time passes once we get that first year done! Hope you celebrate today and drop by to let us know how great life as a none smoker is

Congrats @QueenB! 5 months quit is huge. You'll be half way to a full year next month. Keep crafting that lovely quit you have built and strengthened. You are well on your way to being smoke free for life

Woooooo - Hoooo!! Today is YOUR day Christa! 1 Year smoke-free today. How great is that? I hope you celebrate wildly today in recognition of all your hard work Pull up a deck chair and let's get this celebration started!

I know. A little piece of heaven for dessert - right?

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Told ya. We are in a hole already -5

I live in an area noted for fruit and wine production and around this time of year we are inundated with the land's sweet bounty. Fresh picked no more then a day or two and onto our tables. It becomes difficult at times to figure out how to consume it all. Tonight's dessert - BBQ fresh picked peaches Introducing, "The Peach" Half and pit the peach. Brush with Grapeseed oil or melted, unsalted butter then onto a medium hot grill, sliced side down for 5-7 mins. depending on firmness of the peach you started out with. Turn over after sliced side has grill marks and lightly sprinkle with a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon. Grill for another 5 mins or so until sugar/cinnamon has caramelized. Top with vanilla ice cream or low-fat yogurt as you prefer. DIG IN! Soooo yummy

-3 I know. I was part of the slaughter in my early days - lol. That's why we are being so cocky. The tide will turn at some point I expect!

NOPE!

-3 I could tell you chicks how to win but .... not gonna. @Nancy knows how to do it

Grab your swim suits and sunblock folks. It's all aboard tomorrow. We meet on the Lido Deck for cocktails and to pipe on a new inductee