Eight-Toe Joe

You women scare the hell outta me.......just sayin'.

Hi Doreen ! Yup.....no sense in the whole self pity thing. It is what it is and that's all that it is ! Quitting is fun ! ( ) Thanks for all your help Doreen......Much appreciated !

**** THIS IS NOT A TEST**** The National Weather Service has issued a warning for the Palm Beach area for about a month or so. All people( Especially Diane's Husband) are advised to seek shelter immediately ! Do not aggravate Diane in any way . Do not push any of her buttons during this critical time. Do not drive through huge puddles,cuz that's just stupid. Do not tell Diane to calm down,because that is pretty stupid also. You are in for one hell of a ride. **** THIS IS NOT A TEST**** ( Except for Diane's husband...this will be an unbelievable test for you! )

Diane- I'm sure he is 100% on your side on this. After the storm...there is always a rainbow. You can do this ! Look at all these people that have succeeded. It can be done....so let's just do it !

Penguin Pirates don't waddle. It be a swagger, to be sure. Aye, a most confident swagger indeed !

jillar- WOW ! " It takes a village to raise a non-smoker." So I'm just going to build a small grass shack on the outskirts of this here town. Maybe run for city council someday This place is awesome!

When they reach the "D's" . I hope it's Hurricane Diane ! " She came ashore in a fury ! " Blew everyone away !" " " Changed her course and quit smoking! " Good Luck !

Diane......Failure is not an option anymore. We gotta do this. I think we found the perfect group of people to help us. I'm with you on this . Be prepared for the shit storm on the horizon. Hunker down and hold on ! All we have.....is our future ! Stay strong, my friend !

Surely, If one guy can do this...I can quit smoking.

G'day Jo ! I'm just wandering around this place in total awe ! There is so much to distract and entertain ! WOW ! Songs,music and games.......I'm just gonna live here...over there in the corner, I don't eat too much and I'll keep the tunes down.

I walked down the street to the store and bought a bunch of white chocolate. The store was 7 miles away. It took all day.

Let there be no confusion on this. Please, allow me to make this crystal clear. So that there is no miscommunication about my intentions on this day. I'm going to have to state, unequivocally,and with absolutely no reservations and with incredible conviction. That today........ I'm gonna have to give ya a big ,fat NOPE !!

Ankush- Thank you so much for the warm greeting ! The helpful advice and motivation on this site is amazing. Every time I have failed in the past ,it has taught me something new about this journey and about myself. This time ,I am accepting nothing less than total freedom from this drug. I am armed with knowledge,realistic expectations,perseverance,commitment,and inner strength. Now I have found the last piece of the puzzle. A support group of decent, caring people who understand the struggle. I am so very grateful . QueenB- Ok......you have such a wonderful attitude about this ! I agree totally ! I have learned to " Just Ride The Wave" , don't do anything. I'm experienced enough in trying to quit, to know that there are times when all the advice and positive vibe may not be enough,but just knowing how sneaky and powerful this drug addiction can be is empowering. This time, I'M READY! BRING IT !

Eight-Toe ~" Avast, Cap'n What's His Name !" ' Captain Hayley ~ " I don't know. John I think......"

This here tavern be flush with Pirate Queens,says I ! Is there any better dagger than a Melancholy Dagger , I wonders? Aye...it be a suitable name,fer sure.

Arrr..." It be a fine and propah handle to be sure!" "Tis the rank fittin' a battle proven Pirate Queen such as yerself,says I ." Tis Captain Bloodbath I would follow into hell itself,fer certain! " My sword,my Lady belongs to you." To serve you, is my honor." For from this day forward.....you are, and forevah will remain~ Captain Blair !"

notsmokinjo _-- Two Jo/e's are six times better than one Jo/e. I read that in a book.....that I wrote....just now. Thanks for the support,Mate. When you're walking through the gates of Hell......you need every Jo to walk with you. It's just better. Pineapple juice it will be ! I will send up a flare if in trouble. From a Joe up over to a Jo down under, Thanks Mate !

d2e8b8... I LOVE IT ! embrace the fog....become the fog !! I'm on it !! johnny5...I was looking for a place crazy enough to accept me as a member. Unfortunately for you, it appears to be here with you guys. I apologize now for the many times I will no doubt offend you in the future. Thanks for welcoming me! jillar ...From an ash kicker to a butt kicker ,we appear to be quite awesome! Thank you for all the help today. I feel so comfortable here. My chances of success has increased by an ash kicking amount !

Pants are overrated.

Your dedication to this battle and assistance to others is far from ordinary. It needs to be recognized, appreciated and duplicated by the rest of us addicts. Keep up the good fight S !

Ahoy Boo ! Thanks ! Yeah.....temporary. A long ass temporary. Last time it lasted a month. Failed and lit up just to feel normal. But this time I'm ready for that long as hell temporary. BRING IT !! I will outlast it ! I will outsmart it ! I will out- temporary it ! What ever the hell that means,it sounds pretty bad-ass. I have come to this battle armed with patience. Something I am not known to posses. So, I will outsmart the fog by unleashing the Kraken of patience, kick fogs ass, and someday be able to operate a microwave oven like I once was able to do, back then, when I could think and stuff. But I digress.....Thanks again, Boo.

Sazerac.....I look at your quit date and am honored for your assistance . Such a true champion. If this was ancient Rome, and you emerged from behind the iron gate the veteran gladiator , my money would be on you ! The video nailed it. Exactly. The mind fog. I was holding a cup of coffee in my left hand, was asked what time it was, spilled the coffee in my lap looking at my watch. I am now on board with the juice principle. The preemptive blood sugar control approach. I will start this tomorrow. Wish me luck. You and this message board are a powerful thing. Rome...doesn't stand a chance ! It is indeed, a good day to be free ! Thank You my new friends !!

Thank You Doreen, and yes what the hell were we thinkin' ! For so long it has had a tight grip around my throat. it ,the master,me the slave. The spacey fog is the hardest for me. I feel detached,spacey and so very strange. Unable to think clearly. Unable to concentrate. HOW DARE THIS DRUG HAVE THIS ENORMOUS POWER OVER ME !! I sometimes get so angry with myself for the weakness from this addiction. The valuable time spent dealing with this. This time.....I own the power. We all own the power ! Fair Winds .

Thank You Linda. I did the whole patch program...21mg for 6 weeks....14mg for 4 weeks.....7mg for 3 weeks and ripped off the last patch July 4th ,Independence day for a number of reasons. I've been smoke free for a while but nicotine free for 11 days. I have come to win this once and for all. The fact you are approaching a year free, gives me and I'm sure many others, strength to continue the battle. Never underestimate the power of your example. Have a wonderful day.

Ha ! " Hey Joe, what size shoes do you wear?" " One regular and one freakishly wide."