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I thought in the spirit of the American Thanksgiving we could share what we are thankful for....

 

I am thankful that I got a new job and that I am now a former smoker. I am grateful that quitting smoking allowed me to makes some amazing new friends and that Google showed me the way to the Quit Train.

 

 

Let's go around the table and share what we are grateful for...

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I am thankful that good sense prevailed for me and I quit smoking. 

I'm thankful that I found this forum, and have formed a close bond with many of the members on here...they are my guides through this quit journey. Quite a few times, they've been like the North Star too, ensuring I don't lose my way.

I'm thankful that I have a niece who, though born premature, is doing fine and I can't wait to meet her (she stays in Dallas, so I get to visit her next year on my annual break).

 

 

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Stewie Newbie

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Im thankful for the future ahead of me...feels like a mist of fear and doubt was clouding me. Ready to tackle life to the fullest. 

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Wee fluffy me Apprentice

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I am thankful that after 23 years my kitchen sink is finally at my window where I can look over my purple patch thanks to my amazingly talented son... ?????

who takes none of his talent from his father by the way...!!

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I am thankful the ACB held up the bans for those naughty ball tampering boys... even if it means we will be sh1t all summer.... cos if they didn't then those bloody poms would just have more ammo.

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1 minute ago, notsmokinjo said:

I am thankful the ACB held up the bans for those naughty ball tampering boys... even if it means we will be sh1t all summer.... cos if they didn't then those bloody poms would just have more ammo.

 

For gods sake lad, cant you write like a normal person? haha i didnt understand a word....what you on about?

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notsmokinjo Mentor

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5 hours ago, StewieTech said:

 

For gods sake lad, cant you write like a normal person? haha i didnt understand a word....what you on about?

 

it was in response to @Sslip's comment about Joe Root...

 

Background: Some Australian cricket players got suspended from playing because they were cheating (against South Africa) buy tampering with the ball so that it was harder to hit. They were really bad at cheating and got caught. As punishment they got banned for 12 months. It was very embarrassing, I did a big ffff rant about it at the time. Ever since they got banned Australia has been playing really bad. So people wanted them to be allowed to play again.

 

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I am thankful that the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) didn't cancel the bans they put on the players who cheated, even if it means Australia will loose every game this Summer. If they had let the cheaters off the punishment, then the English (poms) would have more things to make fun of us (Australians) about.

 

 

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Well buttocks thats way better. Im sorry English is not my language and you talk bloody funny. Plus i didnt know the subject. Thanks  :')

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I am thankful to be sheltered and fed, clothed.

I am healthy.

I have everything I need to make art.

 

Also thankful, I was able to take the high ground at daughter's wedding

and not pour Dr. Martin's Permanent Ink over Evil Step-Mother's face.

(this thankfulness is tinged with a smear of regret)

 

I am thankful everyday that I quit smoking.

It is the best thing I have ever done for myself in my life

and the benefits continue.

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Thankful the house next to me is so over-priced so it will stay empty for a while.

Thankful that the house across the street is empty. There used to be a bunch of criminals living there.

Thankful I do not have a spouse to put up with.

Thankful that our old supervisor got fired. The new one is a reasonable guy.

Thankful I do not have to deal with step family.

 

Yeah for me, I am more thankful for certain things I DON'T have than what I do.

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Yup...these are some of the things I am thankful for...every single day...oh, and my pets, too! Life is good!

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notsmokinjo Mentor

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4 hours ago, StewieTech said:

Well buttocks thats way better. Im sorry English is not my language and you talk bloody funny. Plus i didnt know the subject. Thanks  :')

 

Don't worry Pork Chop... most people don't understand half the stuff I say and english is their language... English is my first language but I think I just speak the Australian regional dialect way too well.... I use a lot of phrases and terms that seem to be just an Aussie thing... its a whole new lingo mate. (lingo = language)

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52 minutes ago, notsmokinjo said:

 

Don't worry Pork Chop... most people don't understand half the stuff I say and english is their language... English is my first language but I think I just speak the Australian regional dialect way too well.... I use a lot of phrases and terms that seem to be just an Aussie thing... its a whole new lingo mate. (lingo = language)

 

Dont worry buttocks, i still like you :D

 

yeah the way you talk is bloody funny. i tell you you meet all kind of people on this forum. bakon, you, me, mammy, boo and all the troops....you can sense their individuality and personality in every post truly unique (there are forum where is not quite like that)

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A lot to be thankful for this year...

 

I'm thankful for Sugar Britches.  She's an awesome chick who is way out of my league.  However, we've been together for two years now and bought a house together so she's stuck with me now.

 

I'm thankful for my black lab Cash.  Awesome little fella and a daily reminder of why dogs are often called man's best friend.

 

I'm thankful that my dad has recovered quite well from his open heart surgery and my mom is in relatively good health.  My sister, nephew, and nieces are all doing well (apart from a little bit of teenage girl drama with one of the girls).

 

I'm thankful that the new house feels like a home now.

 

I'm thankful to live in an area with great access to trails, rivers, and good rock.

 

I'm thankful for another year free from the cigarettes.

 

And, last but not least, I'm thankful for all of you here at the Quit Train.  Well....not so much Bakon, but the rest of you seem cool.

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