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panader0

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6. I still smoke--about 5 or 6 cigarettes a day.

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Sat Sep 21, 2013, 03:29 PM

Sep 2013

Years ago, I had a contract to build three "smoking areas" on the nearby army base. They were nice masonry structures with benches.
While I was glad to have the work, I wondered why our federal tax money was being spent on this project.
During the work day, the same 5 or 6 people would come outside to smoke and watch the work on "their" new structure.
I thought about how much these GS 14's and 15's made a day, and how much of that was spent outside smoking.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 OP

Good for you, my dear Cronus Protagonist! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2013 #1

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well done and congratulations! NRaleighLiberal Sep 2013 #4

If you ever find yourself ready to give in to a craving Warpy Sep 2013 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #14

your mum is my kind of gal Skittles Sep 2013 #57

I still smoke--about 5 or 6 cigarettes a day. panader0 Sep 2013 #6

Some bases are non smoking now sammytko Sep 2013 #75

I quit in January of this year They_Live Sep 2013 #7

I've been tobacco-free since 1974. Great, isn't it? Congratulations. Scuba Sep 2013 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #15

It takes 3 weeks and you are free katmondoo Sep 2013 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #16

Everyone who wants to quit can quit. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #11

I used the gum myself bhikkhu Sep 2013 #26

As Cronus posts, the big benefit is improved quality of life over and above lengthened life. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #12

I say the same pipi_k Sep 2013 #17

Now all you have to do is discover weed. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #18

Great post malaise Sep 2013 #19

Please understand what the OP is telling you. Also, do NOT believe that it is IMPOSSIBLE to QUIT... Tikki Sep 2013 #20

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My husband and I recently quit Oilwellian Sep 2013 #21

Well done to you both!... I watched it kill my Dad , at 41 , and then my Grandad , at 75 of pkdu Sep 2013 #68

28 years for smoking and 29 with no booze... WCGreen Sep 2013 #22

A dear friend of mine just died last night from complications from smoking for 30+ years Flaxbee Sep 2013 #23

As an ex-smoker myself, congratulations and I agree very much bhikkhu Sep 2013 #24

Former 3-pack/day smoker here who quit 22 years ago. closeupready Sep 2013 #27

Best of luck to anyone trying to quit. Zorra Sep 2013 #28

So glad you were able to quit. dgibby Sep 2013 #29

When I did smoke... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #31

I was a pack a day smoker... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #30

Same here ... brett_jv Sep 2013 #50

I started with 18 mg fluid... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #51

That is why my company will not hire smokers, less productive. n-t Logical Sep 2013 #32

So many people who are poor or on the streets Ron Green Sep 2013 #33

i'm trying. problem is they good good with beer. dionysus Sep 2013 #34

that is considered a trigger Skittles Sep 2013 #56

i know.. i'll have to quit the beer while quittingt he evil cig... dionysus Sep 2013 #81

that's what I did, dionysus Skittles Sep 2013 #86

on the plus side i'll shed weight doing it. dionysus Sep 2013 #89

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August 14 1977 madokie Sep 2013 #35

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this is actually a good point LostinRed Sep 2013 #69

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I quit a three pack a day addiction lunatica Sep 2013 #44

I'd say my husband smoked about that much. ejpoeta Sep 2013 #76

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Quit January 31, 2009. DeSwiss Sep 2013 #48

A friend of mine quite smoking, and then blew up like a balloon quinnox Sep 2013 #49

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Try nicotine gum or lozenges ErikJ Sep 2013 #58

The problem is that you discover food and how good it tastes. Le Taz Hot Sep 2013 #67

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If there's one thing that Ayn Rand and her followers loved ... JEFF9K Sep 2013 #52

My girlfriend and I quit together 2 weeks ago.. Flying Squirrel Sep 2013 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #55

I havnt had one for 3 weeks Vanje Sep 2013 #59

Good for you! Behind the Aegis Sep 2013 #60

I'm using patches Vanje Sep 2013 #61

I have really sensitive skin, but that was the direction I was leaning. Behind the Aegis Sep 2013 #62

I think its a very worthwhile project. Vanje Sep 2013 #63

Yeah, the time has come. Behind the Aegis Sep 2013 #64

It really DOES get easy. Vanje Sep 2013 #65

Me too. I didn't smoke that many but it was hard to quit when everyone in the office Cleita Sep 2013 #70

I switched to e cigs tavernier Sep 2013 #71

It is really easy to quit smoking. Coyotl Sep 2013 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #83

Me too. I finally realized the trick was not touching even one evil stick ever again. Coyotl Sep 2013 #87

I didn't take up smoking. That was one of the best decisions that I made as a young person. nt bluestate10 Sep 2013 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #84

Quit in 2005, after 37 years of smoking Faygo Kid Sep 2013 #77

I'm smoke free since Jan 3 2010 LittleGirl Sep 2013 #78

24 years here also Doctor_J Sep 2013 #80

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #85

Spoke with a woman yesterday I knew when we LibDemAlways Sep 2013 #82

Wait; your boss let you smoke outside for TWO HRS/DAY?! Well, that boss was a NIT-WIT! WinkyDink Sep 2013 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author Cronus Protagonist Sep 2013 #90

Heh, heh. Yes, he would not have wanted to be perceived as such. WinkyDink Sep 2013 #92

Wow, congrats on continuing to stay smoke free davidpdx Sep 2013 #91