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My mother smoked for about 25 years then quit. She's turning 99 this November and still kicking. So it is possible to dodge the bullet so to speak. Was she just lucky? Maybe but she quit because she didn't want to die from smoking related disease and it's worked out for her. We can't undo our past deeds but we can take positive steps to shape our future. Worrying about what might be is just a waste of precious time. Focus your mind on the positive thing you are doing for yourself by quitting, Now that's something to celebrate!

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You are determined to keep trying to quit and yes, that's admirable but what you really need is to focus that determination on staying quit once you finish that last cigarette. That's what really counts in the end. You seem like an accomplished professional person. Use that same determination you must have had to get to where you are in life to stop smoking for good. Of course it's not easy but nothing worth having ever is - I expect you know that. Going through the worst part of withdrawal over and over again is no way to live you life. Get this quitting thing done once and for all. It's within you there somewhere. It's within all of us. You just need to find it then hang on to it for dear life. As Jillar said, get involved here on a regular basis. It will help you focus on your quit. You clearly want to quit so ..... dig in! Let's get this done once and for all.

WD 40 ... the modern day magic potion

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Sorry to be off topic but ....... Another thing WD-40 is really good at is removing adhesive residue from a surface. A little spray, let sit for a moment then wipe away the sticky adhesive residue.

Yes! Stay safe at all costs Sazerac! It's disturbing to see the major storm season starting this early.

Nope! Ugh .... don't wanna end up like this!

Good things come in small packages

I almost forgot ...... the other day when I went golfing for the first time in about 15 years, I found two lighters in one of my golf shoes - lol. No cigarettes, just 2 lighters. Go figure! Oh and I didn't have any trigger to smoke while I was golfing either. Never crossed my mind even once. I just realized that now. I used to smoke while I golfed of course so I'm a little surprised I didn't have any thoughts about smoking while I was waiting at a Tee box or something. Anyway, it's all good, except for the golf game. My score sucked big time!!

Just so you don't have to suffer that "Big-O" too long .................. +1

Clearly you peeps haven't had a Mossimo's Pizza yet!

Can't remember how many cuz my ticker doesn't work but they are now added in!

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Congratulations SmokeFree for reaching yet another milestone in your quit. 3 Years smoke free is an awesome accomplishment. Be sure to celebrate that life changing decision you made 3 years ago today!

After golf yesterday we went to a super delish pizza place and they had Coors Light on special .... we had an ice cold pitcher sitting on the patio in the 100 degree heat (we were in the shade mind you). Does life get any better?

Nope! F U Big Tobacco!

I'm harvesting the catnip I grew in a planter this spring. Cut 4 pretty decent size branches that were flowering and have now hung them in the basement where it's cool and dark. We'll see how long it takes for them to dry. Fed one of the withered, brown leafs from the bottom of the branch to the cat and she gobbled it - lol. Now she's rolling around on the counter smelling the counter top where the branches were. Patience my flower .... patience. You will one day reap the rewards of this harvest

Pretty sure Sazerac was just pointing out the various features that might be helpful to perspective quitters that might be having a look around the site to see if it makes sense to them. Some of these features veteran members take for granted can be a little perplexing to someone new.

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