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You all are some of my most long-time friends and have offered
encouragement and condolence when necessary and sympathy and even a shoulder to cry on when necessary. You know some of my secrets as well as not- so secret events in my life. So it seems only natural that I would come to you first (after DH and the cats) to celebrate 6 whole months without smoking a cigarette. DH was going to take me to Chops or Lobster Bar in downtown Altanta to celebrate but we had events downtown that were estimated to bring over 100,000 people downtown. We through we'd avoid that and went in the other direction and celebrated at Bonefish Grill. We began our meal with bang bang shrimp and I had a cup of lump crab and corn chowder. Ummm Ummm For an entree I enjoyed Chilean Sea Bass with warm mango salsa and potatoes au gratin. We waited until we got home for dessert since we were both full. When I got home and rested a while I enjoyed a bowl of peppermint ice cream. I couldn't have celebrated 6 months smoke free any better. What was really exciting was having Lacey come visit me and realizing the white of the fur around her neck is snowy white, not tinged with yellow any longer.I realize every day will be a challenge and I can never let my guard down. Cigarettes travel in packs and you can't smoke one without smoking the pack and then the rest of the family so I just won't. After 35 years I'm just happy to believe I've left that habit behind. Yeah! Julie |
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When my husband was alive, he was a three pack a dayer smoker. I had cold
after cold and hacked as bad as he. He quit three years before he died and, over those three years my health greatly improved. Now, I have almost no colds and feel better. Your family must be so proud of you as I am. Not only your health should be better but, those who got the second hand smoke should get a blessing as well. Congratulations and strength for the rough spots as you may encounter them. "GaDragonfly" wrote in message ... You all are some of my most long-time friends and have offered encouragement and condolence when necessary and sympathy and even a shoulder to cry on when necessary. You know some of my secrets as well as not- so secret events in my life. So it seems only natural that I would come to you first (after DH and the cats) to celebrate 6 whole months without smoking a cigarette. DH was going to take me to Chops or Lobster Bar in downtown Altanta to celebrate but we had events downtown that were estimated to bring over 100,000 people downtown. We through we'd avoid that and went in the other direction and celebrated at Bonefish Grill. We began our meal with bang bang shrimp and I had a cup of lump crab and corn chowder. Ummm Ummm For an entree I enjoyed Chilean Sea Bass with warm mango salsa and potatoes au gratin. We waited until we got home for dessert since we were both full. When I got home and rested a while I enjoyed a bowl of peppermint ice cream. I couldn't have celebrated 6 months smoke free any better. What was really exciting was having Lacey come visit me and realizing the white of the fur around her neck is snowy white, not tinged with yellow any longer.I realize every day will be a challenge and I can never let my guard down. Cigarettes travel in packs and you can't smoke one without smoking the pack and then the rest of the family so I just won't. After 35 years I'm just happy to believe I've left that habit behind. Yeah! Julie |
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"GaDragonfly" wrote in message
... You all are some of my most long-time friends and have offered encouragement and condolence when necessary and sympathy and even a shoulder to cry on when necessary. You know some of my secrets as well as not- so secret events in my life. So it seems only natural that I would come to you first (after DH and the cats) to celebrate 6 whole months without smoking a cigarette. DH was going to take me to Chops or Lobster Bar in downtown Altanta to celebrate but we had events downtown that were estimated to bring over 100,000 people downtown. We through we'd avoid that and went in the other direction and celebrated at Bonefish Grill. We began our meal with bang bang shrimp and I had a cup of lump crab and corn chowder. Ummm Ummm For an entree I enjoyed Chilean Sea Bass with warm mango salsa and potatoes au gratin. We waited until we got home for dessert since we were both full. When I got home and rested a while I enjoyed a bowl of peppermint ice cream. I couldn't have celebrated 6 months smoke free any better. What was really exciting was having Lacey come visit me and realizing the white of the fur around her neck is snowy white, not tinged with yellow any longer.I realize every day will be a challenge and I can never let my guard down. Cigarettes travel in packs and you can't smoke one without smoking the pack and then the rest of the family so I just won't. After 35 years I'm just happy to believe I've left that habit behind. Yeah! Julie That is wonderful, Julie! Congratulations! Six months is well deserving of a celebration. I fully expect to hear about more celebrations down the road, now that you've proved you can do it. Joy |
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Congratulations! :-D I just passed 5 years. This is the site that helped me quit- http://whyquit.com/joel/index.html I read the articles, thought about it, decided, then quit the next day. The secret was to read all the articles, even though it was repetitive. Remember, never take another puff! On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:38:03 -0800 (PST), GaDragonfly wrote: |
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Congratulations to you, too!
-- Joy "Listen for differences. Seek them out. Don't surround yourself only with those who see the world as you do." - Grant Cornwell "Shel-hed" wrote in message ... Congratulations! :-D I just passed 5 years. This is the site that helped me quit- http://whyquit.com/joel/index.html I read the articles, thought about it, decided, then quit the next day. The secret was to read all the articles, even though it was repetitive. Remember, never take another puff! On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:38:03 -0800 (PST), GaDragonfly wrote: |
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On Jan 14, 12:38*am, GaDragonfly wrote:
You all are some of my most long-time friends and have offered encouragement and condolence when necessary and sympathy and even a shoulder to cry on when necessary. *You know some of my secrets as well as not- so secret events in my life. *So it seems only natural that I would come to you first (after DH and the cats) to celebrate 6 whole months without smoking a cigarette. DH was going to take me to Chops or Lobster Bar in downtown Altanta to celebrate but we had events downtown that were estimated to bring over 100,000 people downtown. We through we'd avoid that and went in the other direction and celebrated at Bonefish Grill. We began our meal with bang bang shrimp and I had a cup of lump crab and corn chowder. Ummm Ummm * For an entree I enjoyed *Chilean Sea Bass with warm mango salsa and potatoes au gratin. *We waited until we got home for dessert since we were both full. *When I got home and rested a while I enjoyed a bowl of peppermint ice cream. *I couldn't have celebrated 6 months smoke free any better. *What was really exciting was having Lacey come visit me and realizing the white of the fur around her neck is snowy white, not tinged with yellow any longer.I realize every day will be a challenge and I can never let my guard down. *Cigarettes travel in packs and you can't smoke one without smoking the pack and then the rest of the family so I just won't. After 35 years I'm just happy to believe I've left that habit behind. Yeah! Julie WOO HOO!!!! Julie, you rock!! I know it hasn't been easy for you, but you've made it. It will still be rough at times, but you can overcome the urges. Does cigarette smoke smell nasty to you now? Do you find yourself avoiding smokers like they have some terrible disease, even if you swore you wouldn't be like other ex-smokers and will still hang out with them? Have you noticed that the air smells cleaner and that there are wonderful as well as terrible scents out there? Whatever, you'll do fine now. Pam S. who remembers the wonder of refinding the world after quitting. |
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GaDragonfly wrote:
You all are some of my most long-time friends and have offered encouragement and condolence when necessary and sympathy and even a shoulder to cry on when necessary. You know some of my secrets as well as not- so secret events in my life. So it seems only natural that I would come to you first (after DH and the cats) to celebrate 6 whole months without smoking a cigarette. snip Congratulations Julie! Just over six years for me so I know how hard it is for you, just think of all the money you've saved for cat treats. :-) -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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On Jan 14, 12:38�am, GaDragonfly wrote:
You all are some of my most long-time friends and have offered encouragement and condolence when necessary and sympathy and even a shoulder to cry on when necessary. �You know some of my secrets as well as not- so secret events in my life. �So it seems only natural that I would come to you first (after DH and the cats) to celebrate 6 whole months without smoking a cigarette. DH was going to take me to Chops or Lobster Bar in downtown Altanta to celebrate but we had events downtown that were estimated to bring over 100,000 people downtown. We through we'd avoid that and went in the other direction and celebrated at Bonefish Grill. We began our meal with bang bang shrimp and I had a cup of lump crab and corn chowder. Ummm Ummm � For an entree I enjoyed �Chilean Sea Bass with warm mango salsa and potatoes au gratin. �We waited until we got home for dessert since we were both full. �When I got home and rested a while I enjoyed a bowl of peppermint ice cream. �I couldn't have celebrated 6 months smoke free any better. �What was really exciting was having Lacey come visit me and realizing the white of the fur around her neck is snowy white, not tinged with yellow any longer.I realize every day will be a challenge and I can never let my guard down. �Cigarettes travel in packs and you can't smoke one without smoking the pack and then the rest of the family so I just won't. After 35 years I'm just happy to believe I've left that habit behind. Yeah! Julie Con grats Julie. You dinner sounds good too. Did you take home a kittybag? Suz&Spicey |
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GaDragonfly wrote:
rest of the family so I just won't. After 35 years I'm just happy to believe I've left that habit behind. Congratulations!!! Victor, also a former smoker, now 10 years (or so) smoke-free. -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:38:03 -0800 (PST) GaDragonfly wrote:
(snip) So it seems only natural that I would come to you first (after DH and the cats) to celebrate 6 whole months without smoking a cigarette. (snip) Yeah! Julie Congratulations! Your masters will greatly profit: not having to buy any more cigaretts means more and/or better treats for the cats... Keep it up!! Micha -- Square Dance is friendship put to music Andrea and Michael with furballs Merlin and Mark Pics from late and current masters see: http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/zwinkiekater/Katzen-Cats |
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