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-2 Are you loading gifs from your computer or through an image provider like Tinypic or Imgur?

-4 Have you tried loading from an image provider? Tinypic or Imgure?

-6 I noticed that - no movement. Happened to me last week here & there. Been OK lately though.

-8 I see a monkey?

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When you are used to riding a motorcycle, riding a snowmobile feels weird. Would be similar to riding one of those Can-Am Spiders. Two points of traction & steering in front of you with the power coming from under your ass!

Snowmobiling is great if you have really good trails and trail maintenance protocol. We used to go to a spot in Quebec, north of Montreal a couple of hours, where it is basically snowmobile heaven. Trails as wide as freeways and groomed every night We would rent the sleds locally (comes with insurance & trail permits) then stay at a local place where 4 trails joined so we had somewhere different to go to each day. That was a great way to do it if you are just doing it occasionally. The whole trip for a week cost about the same as going south for a week in winter. The ski industry around here has been really hurting the past 2 years. They all have snow making equipment but when temps are too warm, they can't even make snow. They were all shut down at Christmas & March Break last year. That's around 75% of their annual income base. That business is crazy - feast or famine I'm glad that conditions are looking good for them this year - they need it!

Last couple of winters have been very mild with not much snow, which suits me fine in terms of commuting back and forth to work every day. This year has started out on the coolish side though. We have had quite a bit of snow so far too this year. The ski resorts around here are jumping for joy because they make a huge amount of $$ if ski conditions are good around Christmas. They're lovin' it this year . A bunch of us used to go snowmobiling for a week every year in February but we haven't gone in the last couple of years. Last time we did go it was brutally cold so we had to limit our daily travel distances. That sure was a lot of fun though. Really good and well maintained trails. We would put on about 1,000 kms in a week and that wasn't even pushing it. When we have a winter like this one is shaping up to be, I get enough of a work out and outdoor time just shoveling all the snow we get. Seems like a daily activity for at least two and a half months.

Wow - 11 months done now. That's awesome!! Practice your dance moves for next month's Lido Deck Party

Wow - 11 months done now. That's awesome!! Practice your dance moves for next month's Lido Deck Party http://

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Quitting smoking can play havoc with your body & mind as you adjust to living without all those deadly chemicals you used to put in there many times a day. Your blood sugar levels is one of them. Keep yourself well hydrated and try drinking fruit juice. The sugar boost might help with that brain-fog. Just remember ladies, any annoying symptom you may experience from quitting will only be temporary but the benefits you will receive will be permanent

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By the way, where's a picture of Ellen because there's no one in the photo above who is older than 50

Wow! Is this for real? You & your Mom are quitting? That's awesome!! Welcome Ellen and YES ... both of you CAN do this if you commit yourself to never take another puff - not one ... ever!! There are a few of us here that were 50 year plus smokers so I KNOW it can be done. Take back your freedom like we have - it's the greatest thing you will ever do for yourself. There will be challenges but you can get through those. Read, read & read all you can here on the main quit smoking discussion page - at the top the posts with the green pins to the left of them. There is also a library of videos to educate you about this addiction and how to handle quitting. Great to have you both aboard

No Need for the caboose! Grab hold of our hand and get on board here in First Class. Serious quitters deserve luxurious travel accommodations

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Do whatever you need to do for now so that you don't smoke - not even just a little puff! That is job #1 for you Latoya until you get things under control. That first week or so can be a real roller coaster of emotions and anxiety. It's all normal and you just have to tough it out. Things will get better because every battle you fight with the Nicodemon and win makes you stronger and weakens him. It's a very gradual process so you may not even notice it is happening but ..... IT IS! It's the same way for all of us and it will happen for you too providing you don't smoke. No one here is special or different in any way. We all pay our dues but in doing so, we ALL find our freedom from this horrible addiction