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Where is the cheating stick? what’s after 17? I know… 6!

17…. Im back…lol 5

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It’s not about how many hours that have gone by, instead, it’s about that 1 minute in front of you! Once you get past that minute, go for the next one! set your goals for what you need to achieve… not where you have been. we have all been there and at times seems impossible. But, we are proof it can be done. My strategy was to do things that I could not smoke while doing… I was very clean and well rested after my first week, since in the shower and while I was sleeping it was impossible to smoke, so that’s what I did! Do whatever you need to do to get that next minute, hour, day etc!

Thanks Doreen! 10 years ago I did a thing that I am so proud of! It’s something that I will never regret! I had some pretty special people here help me through the tough times, and in the beginning there were plenty! At some point, everyone mentioned in this thread offered some kind of words or support I was able to grab hold of and get through another day (hour?) none of us were experts, but we were all able to help one another… hopefully the newbies can grasp the help that is being offered and take it a moment at a time until they too get to celebrate their own decade of fresh air! my heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped along the way…. And….Yes, even Bakon!

Wow..Thanks everyone! To be quite honest, I totally forgot! i was outside on this nice sunny (But cool) day getting a head start on getting some Christmas lights up. After a couple dozen trips up and down the ladder, I was getting a bit winded! I jokingly told my wife that it was a good thing I quit smoking, because now it’s just old age and being out of shape that I can blame it on….lol.. SHE reminded me that today was the 10th anniversary of when I quit! she said she saw on Facebook where I had been tagged in a post (from Doreen) congratulating me! (I’m not too active on social media) I didn’t even realize today was the 20th… so…. This is a little lesson for all the newbies here… You CAN believe everyone here when they tell you it get easier…. I smoked almost 40 years before I quit….I did it cold turkey too… I know there are many ways that people have had success with, but I’m an advocate of cold turkey….”just do it!” again…thanks everyone!

I need to introduce our newest little girl… meet JoJo! that’s the name she came with! we consider her a rescue.she came from a breeding program. She is trained VERY well! Except she hasn’t been socialized. Whenever anyone gets near her, she starts shaking and hides behind one of us. we think maybe she was kept in a room with the little ones and never around people. She only had 2 litters but the last one there was 10 in the litter! . she has come a long way and is a very affectionate pup (to us) all she wants to do is sit on a lap and snuggle!

Thanks everyone! I spent all day outside working (in mid 20* temps! ). I did forget that it was my quit date, but a toad hopped onto my Facebook page and reminded me! As always….even though it’s never even a thought anymore…..it’s still 1 day at a time… to all the newbies…listen to all the advise…we have all been where you are. Something will click and your quit will grow!

This is my 9th smoke free October! Still ridding the rails!

Still around sometimes……

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Almost Feb. but here trying to stay warm! (-5*F this morning! )

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I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We had all the kids together for the first time in 3 years! There is now 24 of us! if I can attach a couple pics, one will be the annual “group photo” and one of our youngest granddaughter and grandson.( Laney and Nolan)

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I’m checking in… again! in a few days (4) I will be hitting my 8 year anniversary… couldn’t have done it without the great folks here! Thanks everyone!

Happy Birthday, Nancy!

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Wow!!! Thanks Doreeen...and,thanks to everyone! I don’t stop by too often, and was surprised to see this! I remember early in the quit that milestones were a very important part of moving forward. The final reward is that it takes something like this to even remind me that I used to be a smoker! It’s such a distant memory. I owe all my success to the wonderful people on this board for keeping me focused! And, yes, we have another grandson due to make an appearance March 1st! The numbers are still a little off, 8 granddaughters and soon to be 2 grandsons, but everyone is happy and healthy so I would say the numbers are pretty great! I may be popping in a little more often in the weeks to come. Dec.30th I have to have rotator cuff surgery and the Doc says I will be off of work for 3months before I can return to light duty...then 6 months of PT! I’m not one who sits still very good, so this is going to be an extremely long 3 months! My wife already informed me that she is buying a roll of duct tape so she can tape my arm to my side so I don’t screw anything up...lol To all you newbies.... take your quit one day at a time... and if that gets hard to do...take it hour by hour...do whatever you need to do so that you can succeed. Remember...you are not quitting...you DID quit...keep it going!

I coulda swore I was 18... hmmm... I think math is different on that side of the pond! (sent you a message) 8

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I missed checking time for a few month, but I’m here and checking in for October!.. still not lighting anything on fire and sticking it in my mouth! .

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I remember that day in March, many (6) years ago. Action sent me a private message letting me know about this place... I was struggling with my quit, and quite frankly, I don’t think I would have made it out the other side without the help MQ and this train was able to provide! i want to give a shout out to all of the “original” members...teaming together and getting the word out and building what is this is today! I would like to name a few, but there are way to many, and I wouldn’t want to offend anyone That I forget mention! ..... But I do want give a HUGE thank you to MQ and everyone else who help me to a successful quit!! 6 years and 4 months free! happy belated birthday, a Quit Train ( & crew)

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