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Otters often frolic.

Spunky whales incited much splashing. waves

7. Dress up your Edam cheese in a glossy red wax suit

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Sorry bout that @notsmokinjo. I posted Talking Heads "Stay Up Late" from the Little Creatures album. I spent many-an-hour bouncing my colicky niece and nephew to it, though I changed the lyrics to, "Make your Auntie stay up all night." Quite an earworm. "Little pee-pee! Little toes!"

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@catlover and @Mac#23... I hope you both feel much better soon!

In honor of our very own Boo's new arrival...

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5. seal a letter

Congratulations, @Kris! So much respect for your 10-month quit... and so much gratitude that you're part of my quit posse! Thanks for the support and inspiration.

Glad to hear it! Personally, I had to just dive in and take the plunge when the opportunity arose. The addiction wants to maintain it's grip - it will use fear and compulsion to try and keep you prisoner. But you absolutely CAN break free! It may be painful at times, but there are lots of creative techniques you can use to cope, and people here who understand what it's like who will support you. You can do this. Before you know it, you'll be on the other side.

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Hi again @Marie71. I had a long talk with my doctor about bupropion (the generic name for Zyban) a while back. It is still often prescribed in low doses (either by itself or in conjunction with NRT) as a smoking cessation aid. There is good research indicating that it’s effective. Because I was such a heavy smoker, my doctor said NRT – lozenges, gum or patches - and bupropion could be used together. But I ended up going the NRT route alone. I didn’t want to add a second chemical withdrawal process to my already smoke-pickled brain. Also I ended up quitting smoking asap due to some unexpected surgery, with no time to let the meds build up in my system. But every person is different. At the end of the day, whatever method helps you kick nicotine and smoking to the curb is great. Pick a path and rock your quit! Have you set your date yet? I remember from earlier posts that you are worried about the anxiety of quitting. Just remember that smoking, itself, can intensify anxiety also. Withdrawal pains are temporary, but smoking pains pretty much never end, they just repeat on an endless loop. You deserve freedom from that!

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2. Wax a surfboard.

Congratulations, @Dianne! Your quit is inspiring. I hear there's a party in your honor starting on the Lido Deck!

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