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Watching Macy's 4th of July Super Duper Fireworks celebrations for the 2nd time in a row (it's on a loop; clearly) and I'm not sure why because I'm in Canada and we just don't do HUGE productions like this. I find it fascinating to hear the patriotic songs that have been around for decades while the sky is lit up incredibly All we do here on Canada Day is walk around saying ..... "Oh, Sorry!" "Pardon me mam - excuse me!" Oops, pardon me sir!" ?

I was listening to Talk radio on my way home from work this evening and the topic of vaping came up. Mind you, neither of the two people who moderate the show vape but they were talking about the horrendous clouds of vapor or whatever and how that would affect people around them if they were allowed to vape in restaurants etc. Apparently there's a pretty large group trying to push this through legislation where people can vape anywhere they want ? based on the fact they say it' is a legitimate quit smoking therapy. Long story short, I couldn't believe the number of people who called in adamant that it was a legit way to get off cigs. I near drove off the road because that has not been my experience. I counted at least 4 or 5 people who swore they quit smoking cigs by vaping for about 6-12 months then off vape too. I still am not convinced. Smoking is smoking no matter what you are putting in your lungs. And, the issue I have in particular with vaping is the whole motions thing is exactly the same as smoking. Learning what to do with your brain and your hands when you quit is one of the longest reprogramming issues. If you are vaping to fill those voids then you are not progressing, plain and simple! The show ended when someone called in saying they had been diagnosed with "popcorn lungs" after vaping for some years; what ever that is. In any case, this is not intended to suggest to Newbies that this is an acceptable method of quitting. I tried it for awhile well before I ever thought seriously about quitting everything and I found it too harsh on my throat - not sure why but I gave it up pretty quickly. Plain fact is this stuff hasn't been around long enough for conclusive studies to show valid evidence either way on vaping. I I still maintain that you either quit putting shite in your lungs, no matter what the content, or you don't. I know not every one will agree because there's lots that like to indulge in the leafy weed. Well, we all make choices and live with the results of those choices and I will never judge others for the choices they make because I'm happy to live in one of many free countries where we have the power of choice as individuals! My recommendation is to just NOPE! Each and ever day. I've got quite a few days in and it's great

What's happening?? It's just me again now! Like Deja Vue LOL If I was Stewie Tech .... I'd have a good wank about now!

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Aren't they a hockey team?

Have a GREAT one America!! Just remember ..... never mix alcohol with fireworks ?

Well Done Girl!

Oh you Nosy-Nellie LOL On my lap-top I can hover my mouse over the persons name and see that they are on the board and it shows what topic they are looking at as well - not that I particularly care. It just shows it anyway. Can't believe it's still going? 2 Pages now? Thought it would be a one post thread the gone - lol.

Hi Justine 1990! Welcome to our community You have been given some great advice already by others about distracting yourself in the car. I too did cold turkey. The beginning days are challenging but you will get through them with commitment and determination Any quit smoking symptoms you experience are temporary and will not last forever. The benefits from quitting will last for the rest of your life! Please read all you can on this board. Education about this addiction is key to quitting. Understanding how this addiction works on your brain so you can build tools to fight it with. Stick around here and let us all support you

Oh Boy! You got this thing on the run now BNE! So happy for you Steady as she goes now that you're 8 months smoke free! Be sure to reward yourself!

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My love from Canada D! So sorry both of you are going through this. Wish we could do more to assist in some way. If there were time travel, you'd be surrounded by kind, giving souls Keep us updated please and take good care of yourself too.

Great Job Rory! 6 months is something to be proud of! I know it hasn't been easy for you but keep your head down and power through to freedom. There's no going back after a half a year Congrats and be sure to reward yourself with something special to mark this milestone! Just like the string count on your guitar ..... You Got 6 Now

Holy Cow M5!! I didn't realize it was 6 months all ready You have done such a great jog reaching this half way mark to that magical 1st year quit. You must be very proud and rightfully so. I remember well you and "O" arriving with a day or so of each other. You put your head down and NOPED your way to 6 months smoke free. Great Job. You showed that Nicodemon!

Oh, I was just looking at the bottom of the main page and saw everyone except me was logged off. Not sure how accurate that is though. I was the first time I had seen I was the only name there with a green icon indicating I was currently active on the forum.

Aye, aye Captain! My crew is assembled and ready to start cleaning up.

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We have such a diverse population here from all over the globe and so I'm wondering at this date July 2nd ; what time does it get dark where you live? I mean dark - not just sundown or twilight but a dark sky. Where I am it doesn't get dark for long this time of year. Maybe around 10:30 PM then it starts getting light at around 3:30 AM. The benefits is that as you are laying in bed half asleep at 3:30 AM, you can hear birds chirping constantly. You just don't hear that any other time of year Some of the places I have done field work in it doesn't even get dark at all in late June. The sun dips just below the horizon then .... right back up ? I'm just curious as to what others experience. I know in the southern hemisphere (Jo & GITW) it will be the least amount of daylight this time of year but that's fine. It's just the reverse of North America.

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^^^^ Thanks D! This is a great post and tells it like it is. Deal with what ever issues you may face in life without smoking. If you go back to smoking, you're just avoiding the issues you are facing. How is that helping you? Hugs and support to GITW and Jo who are both facing significant health issues during their quits. Huge respect to both

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Yes M5! You are doing great work that will only reward you for years to come. It was at about this point in my own quit that I just knew I had this addiction beat Carry On Martian5!

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