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20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1070

Hang in there! Its so hard but I know you can do it! I envy you...you should be proud of yourself and keep fighting. I had to start all over with today as my quit date, yeah, I slipped and feel like total crap. BUT I am not going to let it stop me. Good Luck and sing a tune for me too!!

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 15

hi Ron - how about that 80's movie that had to do with karate - wax on, wax off. How about breathe in breathe out (and hopefully you are past the point of coughing when you try to do that) remember how hard it was to gulp in that fresh air - me personally I would much rather be cutting lawns than being stuck downtown breathing recirculated air while the sun shines and you can feel it on your back.... there are always blessings! and how about bird watching? Don't know where you are - are you in a migration path? if so you can watch their journey south... always things to see and do. Also cloudbusting (a fav of mine from kate bush) watching the clouds making pictures, let your creative side go (just don't go too far off track unless you mean to! on your lawnmowerable. Just suggestions... I also posted a thing in cravings that might work for you - a box of smarties...just trying to help... all the best - you have posted some great stuff!

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 15

Shevie - I knew you would know it. Trying..just trying my best - for me and for this site, But guys like you, Shevie, lady & more that I can't remember - thanks

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 547

"Newbkr: (from a book on race training) YOU�RE NOT MAKING A DECISION WHETHER TO SMOKE WITH EACH CRAVING. THE DECISION GETS MADE ONCE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO NOW IS WHATEVER IT TAKES TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON THAT DECISION. YOU KNOW IT�S THE RIGHT DECISION. DO NOT LET A CRAVING MAKE YOU DOUBT IT." ..WOW...Thanks hummy for posting all the advice, this one in particular above is something that really hits home and feels quite applicable. As hard as it feels sometimes, I just know the decision within me has been made. Ron, I feel you have made the same one. Now it's how to stay true to it. We're all finding our way. It reminds me of that saying, the blind leading the blind, but in this case some of you seasoned ex-smokers are bumping into the walls before some of us newbies and though we can't see the walls you can tell us where they are and we can learn from you. Ron I believe you will not have a problem keeping true to your quit. You've figured out all your other triggers and how to handle them, just like you said, and I believe this advice confirms it to the 'nth' degree. Ron..Congrats on your stats!!!! STAY STONG!!! Many Blessings Eve C.A.R.E. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 88 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $33 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 99

I keep forgetting to put my stats up...you may not believe it, but you've helped me get here. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 201 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $58.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

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20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 99

how are you doing Ron? I think you've become my role model. You are so strong, and are doing such a good job. If you don't mind I'm just gonna walk in your shadow for a bit (cause I can't see clearly some days).

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20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 99

hey Ron, You know all the traditional coping methods, why won't one of them work out on the mower? Come on...you can cope with going into your wood shop (I know you must have smoked like a fool in there), but not this? why is it different? What about visualization? I'm sure when you picture yourself out there you have a smoke in your mouth, change the picture. Spend the next few weeks pictureing yourself not smoking while you mow. Tape your reasons on the stearing wheel, or a picture of a gross black lung. good luck! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 186 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $54 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

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20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2257

Great Job So Far Ron - The Mower Dilemma Rages on -- How About- IPOD SHUFFLE - Bouncing around is no worry, they are built for joggers. You will hear it over the mower and it's random tunes you choose yourself. You can sing if you want to. Me, I don't sing cuz it scares my kids. LOL. Hangin In, Not Givin In, CobenFan (Christine M) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 436 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $87.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 48

hello ron, looks like you're receiving good suggestions. -could be the time to learn a new language(a few words each day) -do you already know the names of all the clouds? -sit back and daydream -inhance those obersavation skills, be aware of your surroundings. -practice total recall. -did i read somewhere you sing? Do you also write songs? - - - -be creative and come up with the "New American Invention" just some things to sharpen up that mind since it's getting all that extra oxygen. Let's us know what worked for you. -shamrock meg- [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/23/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 469 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $95.85 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 84

Hi Ron, I asked my husband about this because our lot is oversized and I know he gets bored with it. He said that sometimes he creates patterns with the mower just to break the monotony. Just make the land a big etch-a-sketch, I guess. :) Another idea we came up with was that you might subcontract the work out to responsible teenagers and spend your time supervising and lining up more work? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/3/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 308 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

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