Opah

They simple can not see the forest thru the trees !

Christa: Remember the King that was spoofed by the con artists that the clothes they sold him could not be seen by the dumb, only intiligent people could see them ? Kust picture this not so bright people walking around in clothes only they can see, smile and overt your eyes, i am sure iot is not a pretty sight

I have writen about my wildlife refuge and the Ranch, how special they are to me. Got me to wondering what is other peoples Sanctuary Like? So please tell me Discribe that Place where Time stops and your soul is refreshed.

I remember last quit when I disarmed the triggers, they were solid, easy to grasp onto what they were, and once disarmed easy to keep away or avoid. These time around it is not so solid, more of a mist or fog, a Ghost ! have not been smoking any where near as long, less than a year. Not any really must smoke conditions, places or events to speak of except driving, But none the less very softly in the background they are. Dosn't seem to be a problem they can be dissmissed fairely easily just totally different this time around. Just needed to write and to give these Ghostist triggers some substance.

Cristina: IMO smoke free is smoke free, Vaps and Ecigs are smoke free but not Nicotine free, the adiction is nicotine,. Yes they lost a bunch of bad crap that was in the smoke, but they still have the Habit and adiction, they have not broken free of anything. I feel it is their choice as it was to smoke or not to smoke and to say they are smoke free is technically correct, but dont get offended, they are still addicts and that is also fact.

Just a word from one who fell off of the train with just under a year nicotine free: There is no such thing as just a taste, or just one or only today, it will end your Quit ! There were a couple times that I came very close to loosing it and the 3 month makers was one of them. It got quite, the Rah Rah Rahs were gone, I got quite and farther from the forum, it was soon the only voice I heared was the naging of that little nicotine memory, Just a puff and it picked the most desiriable moments. I can't tell you when or if every one can go without the support of caring people that personally know what you are going thru, what I can tell you is This loving Caring people are like air for me, Can't see, can't touch, but they keep me stronge safe and secure. Continue to use us, write write write, about anything, what ever you feel you need to write about. As I have heard and will continue to hear it does get easier and it does ! Just got to be cautious during the slack times.

Okay Opah. I am a little confused. Don't you go hunting for deer? Did you shoot a pig? You are talking about preparing pork. Linda: I Hunt, Deer, Bear, Hog, Fowl ect. If it is legal and Tasty I am all in. You see being a naturalist, a nature loving, free range, naturally feed, antibiotic and hormon free. fanatic. I believe animals should not be locked up in pins and I make every effort not to support the meat industry. But that is just a personal belief of Mine. But yes it was a 325 lbs wild Boar that supplied 180 lbs of fresh pork, 5 days of Phyisical activity, Clean Ranch airm Crispy icy cold mornings and evenings, The Ranch is Beautiful, refreshing to the Body and soul, hearing that Valley come to life every Morning I am there, the Turkeys come down from their roosts, the quail calling to group up and yes the Cows trumpiting that the New day is Here. Sorry for the run on there are two places on Earth right now that Captivate me: that is the wildlife refuge and the Ranch I volunteer to caretake. They are that Moment, the peace and surenity that you want to last forever !

Was the crude title really necessary? Just curious... No it was Not necessary, it was something that I thought would be humurous and could be Played with !

I was Bud and bud Lite, but moved on to Micholob Ultra, great by its self, great ice cold and great with a sqeeze of lemon.

200 lbs of free range, naturally feed, hormone and antibiotic free pork setting on ice waiting for me to process it, just over 6 hours back to work and the thrill of the hunt is starting to subside and the thought of getting all that meat cured, cut, seasoned and vacuummed packaged. With the Rush and adrinalene this has provided smoking hasn't been a thought since I have returned. Activity is a good thing when quiting and I still have a couple days of work yet to go. Promised to make Carnitis for my crew and a couple others, its going to be the good old fassioned Carnitis, pressure cooked with chilli seasonings until super tender, and here is the catch the Make it great a quick deep fry in super hot Real Lard, just until chrispy around the outside. put that with all the fixings and you have a meal to salivate for. Sounds great right ? it will take 60 to 90 days before the meat is ready to prepair in any form 60 to 90 DAYS. Looks like I am going to have one heck of a 3 month non-smoking celebration. What do you Think Domestic or Forien Beer ?

The Key there Is Retired ! Button up the house stoke the fire and cozy on down with Mama. Let it Blow and Snow out side

Just returned from a 5 day Hunting trip, and I am still a non smoker ! There were some moments there I did want a puff, the cold of the Morning, the cold of the evening and when My hunt was successful. But all was good, getting easier to just tell myself no aint going to Happen. Still popping Ricolas, helps redirect the want. I AM ONE VERY HAPPY NON SMOKER !

Chilli Cheese Burgers ! Der winnerschnizel ! well I have finnally Passed the time soon as My #3 gets in I am a figment of alls imagination till Tuesday. So let me leave you with One of my favorites:

Here I sit Passing time, not Gas. I am Sitting here knawing at the Bit, I am sitting here want to get Going, I am sitting here for 2 more hours. I am sitting here ! I am saved by the Roach coach ! Hurrah Hurray 9 dollars, two winnerschzel Chilli cheese burgers and two Cranberry juice Coctails, And just an hour to go !

Yes I believe its true, this is my forever quit:

Rainy Days ! Now after like a week of Rain it really came down hard this morning, so Hard you could hear it beating down on the roof of the DC. And Then BAM it hit me, this huge trigger a wantin desire to smoke, and all the pleasure imaging that goes with it ! Damn lucky I still have the super quiter power Lin instilled me with this morning. Popped some B12s and sucking on a Ricola. hands busy today and I have my hoodie to stay warm . HAAA HAAA you viale nicotine Habit, I don't need you for warmth, I don't need you for my hands to be busy, i don't need you because its wet and raining, as A matter of Fact MR Nicotine, I don;t need you at all !!

Hey Jimbo, How you doing ? I take it no of the girls have gotten the wipe you with wet noddles ? I am back for the long run, new and improved, lost some ego gainsd some knowledge, learned for my self how easily your quit can be lost. Hope all is well with your and your Pups (Corkies right)

Linda : if your could trust me with the city and hospital your father is in I can make some calls and see waht options you have. You could PM Me.

Damn Lin, play my heart like a piano, I am tingles alls over, you are my special person today and I love you. Now I must go leap a tall building in a single bound ! well at least get me a hot coffee. Your Are SUPER girl. Thank you, Love you, awe shit I'm leaking

One ore thought Linda if youy city has a senior citizen program or club type thing, they also are equiped to transport seniors in wheel chairs. My mom can not get into a van or any vehicle with a step up. If I can at least get her there The Vans have lifts for people in wheel chairs Love

This is mt NOPE face when Offered a cigerette: Think they will get the message ?

You know Linda a lot of time the Hospitles have vans available to bring and take people to and from the hospitle. It wouldn't hurt to give them a call and see.

right now it is 49 degrees at my desk and 51 degrees outside ? go figure ? I am getting ready to warm up with a Winnerschnitzel chilli burger. I left my Jacket at home so be fore I eat them they are my hand warmers, along with my tigger coffee mug. time to chew later