[milohead]

I can finally call myself a non smoker. Since I was 13 years old I been smoking at least a pack a day. So at the very least I've inhaled 153,300 cancer sticks. I'm now on day 9 and feel better mentally knowing I don't have this crutch to lean on (I'll feel better physically once I cough up the rest of this crap). This has been by far the hardest thing for me to do and had to tell world my sad story. Thank you that's my time.

 

[greenhood]

I quit six years ago. Best decision ever, good luck.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

1968!

 

[Serial Midget]

I just started this year, not cigarettes though - I've selected cigars as a safer alternative.

 

[Mr Jones]

I just started this year, not cigarettes though - I've selected cigars as a safer alternative.

[sarcasm] [/sarcasm]

4 years ago I was 2 packs a day. Today, I am smoke free. Tomorrow is friday... I may have one midway through the case of beer if someone offers.... but no more than one.

 

[TN]

nice.
greatest thing I ever done for myself.

 

[mattmatt86]

I've inhaled 153,300 cancer sticks

What is that in $$$

 

[Gex]

Today that would be $61,320. Figuring in 20 cigarettes a pack at Washington state cost of an average $8. I'm sure that number is very much inflated due to the taxes that have been added over the last couple of years. But if you were to buy them in individual packs today that would be the cost.

Per year that's $2920

 

[JohnE]

Keep up the good work...

 

[milohead]

What is that in $$$

Too damn much. Probably could have bought a nice house with the $ that has passed through my lungs

 

[milohead]

I just started this year

I don't know... Congratulations?

 

[drkenan]

Congrats Josh - it's no easy feat. I smoked for 10 years but kicked it about 5 years ago now. It's not an easy choice to make but it's definitely better in the end.

 

[milohead]

Congrats Josh - it's no easy feat. I smoked for 10 years but kicked it about 5 years ago now. It's not an easy choice to make but it's definitely better in the end.

The worst thing was every morning I had to have a smoke before I even took a piss. Knowing that when I did I would dry-heave and just about let a lung go.

....and from this day forward I shall never suck on Camel Joe's ass again.
( I say this as the heavens part and rays of sunlight shine upon me)

 

[Austin Bike]

Good job, that is a lot of bike parts.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Jeebus, 13? where were your parents?. Good Luck, I hear the only thing worse addiction wise than nicotine is heroin. Thank God I never started.

 

[jekyll991]

Glad to hear man, better not be puffing on one next time I see you at windrock..

 

[Quo Fan]

I quit June 2, 1995 after 20 years of smoking. Good for you.

 

[TreeSaw]

Congratulations and good luck in your continued success!

 

[milohead]

Glad to hear man, better not be puffing on one next time I see you at windrock..

never again... and if you see me doin it slap me with a swampthing

 

[badphish]

Right on. My last one was Jan. 18, 2001. It took me about a year and a half to finally quit. It's definitely something you have to really want to do. It's also amazing how much better you feel after you quit. It was awkward sometimes though. I had a hard time knowing what to do with my hands because they were so used to lifting cigs to my mouth. Also, at work, smokers take smoke breaks. If a non smoker goes outside to take a break it looks like you're slacking off.

 

[jonKranked]

Today that would be $61,320. Figuring in 20 cigarettes a pack at Washington state cost of an average $8. I'm sure that number is very much inflated due to the taxes that have been added over the last couple of years. But if you were to buy them in individual packs today that would be the cost.

Per year that's $2920

Too damn much. Probably could have bought a nice house with the $ that has passed through my lungs

Good job, that is a lot of bike parts.

yup! in a year you'll have enough money for a sick new ride, and after that more $$ for a post ride beer and burrito

 

[Heidi]

Nice job man! I've never once even tried a cigarette so I don't know what you are going through, it must be tough though.

 

[Total Heckler]

Congrats man. Keep it up.

 

[profro]

Awesome!

 

[milohead]

yup! in a year you'll have enough money for a sick new ride, and after that more $$ for a post ride beer and burrito

I already have the bike I want. My plan w/ the extra money is to keep paying off debt so I can live the way I want instead of my possessions dictating how I live. Tired of owing people.

 

[Arkayne]

 

[Leppah]

Congrats. Keep it up. Be strong.

 

[dante]

I already have the bike I want. My plan w/ the extra money is to keep paying off debt so I can live the way I want instead of my possessions dictating how I live. Tired of owing people.

Set a goal and a reward for some point in the future. When you get a craving, shift thoughts to the reward you've set for yourself. One cig pales in comparison to whatever it is you've promised yourself, and then just take it one day at a time. Congratulations, it was the 2nd hardest thing I ever attempted, and the hardest thing I ever succeeded at (trying to give up coffee was the hardest I've ever tried, and I failed miserably at it).

 

[Sandwich]

Man, I really thought this was going to tie into this thread:
Happy 21st, mushufasa

 

[profro]

I already have the bike I want. My plan w/ the extra money is to keep paying off debt so I can live the way I want instead of my possessions dictating how I live. Tired of owing people.

But when you move up here with me. You will need one of these...

So we can ride to this...

 

[CastleMaster]

Man, I really thought this was going to tie into this thread:
Happy 21st, mushufasa

Haha, me too.


Congrats on kicking the habit.

 

[milohead]

But when you move up here with me. You will need one of these...

So we can ride to this...

DON'T TEMPT ME PROFRO.

(supposed to sound like Gandolf form lord of the rings)

 

[The Toninator]

Smoke free since october 98. Be free.
your pal,
t

 

[milohead]

Tis the 14th day and still truckin. Its amazing the different color mucus your body will produce when cleaning itself out.
Thanks to all for your support.

 

[bizutch]

Tis the 14th day and still truckin. Its amazing the different color mucus your body will produce when cleaning itself out.
Thanks to all for your support.

My mother is going to die of smoking. She has COPD and is only going to get worse...over the years. Your family will thank you I'm sure.

Now, if I could just have the first 18 years of my life spent in a non-vented home with no air filtration and 7 foot ceilings back. I was un-diagnosed asthmatic until then. When I got to move into a smoke free dorm room, my life began.

 

[stosh]

My mother is going to die of smoking. She has COPD and is only going to get worse...over the years. Your family will thank you I'm sure.

Now, if I could just have the first 18 years of my life spent in a non-vented home with no air filtration and 7 foot ceilings back. I was un-diagnosed asthmatic until then. When I got to move into a smoke free dorm room, my life began.

Thats kinds of scary... talk about child endangerment.

 

[milohead]

My mother is going to die of smoking. She has COPD and is only going to get worse...over the years.

Sorry to hear that man.

 

[treesquirrel]

I can finally call myself a non smoker. Since I was 13 years old I been smoking at least a pack a day. So at the very least I've inhaled 153,300 cancer sticks. I'm now on day 9 and feel better mentally knowing I don't have this crutch to lean on (I'll feel better physically once I cough up the rest of this crap). This has been by far the hardest thing for me to do and had to tell world my sad story. Thank you that's my time.

Congrats to you! It's not an easy feat. Stay strong. I watched it take my father down, he was unable to quit. The worst of it was watching him hooked up to oxygen just to get enough air to have another cig, he was gray like ash. It was horrible watching him go down.

I know what you mean Bizutch. I have asthma, sinus problems and weak lungs because both my parents chain smoked. It sucks.