Re: OT GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT...HERE THEY COME...

[Guest guest]

Diane,

It was me.

Thanks,

Shirley

--- In , " diane crawford " <nuttynurse25@...>

wrote:

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> GOOD LUCK EVERBODY.. TODAY IS THE DAY....HAPPY QUITING....

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> P.S. I KNOW CLORA WAS ONE OF THEM I CANT REMMEMBER THE

> OTHER...SORRY..iTS THAT BRAIN FOG..LOL

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> DIANE IN OHIO

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[Guest guest]

Good luck to all of you reaching to become an ex-smoker. I did it

after 25 years of smoking so I know it's possible (although not

necessarily easy, I won't lie)!

--- In , " diane crawford " <nuttynurse25@...>

wrote:

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> GOOD LUCK EVERBODY.. TODAY IS THE DAY....HAPPY QUITING....

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> P.S. I KNOW CLORA WAS ONE OF THEM I CANT REMMEMBER THE

> OTHER...SORRY..iTS THAT BRAIN FOG..LOL

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> DIANE IN OHIO

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[Guest guest]

Sheba and group;

Sheba you got that right, its hard to quit. I look down at my chest

where my lungs is located and say " Forget it lungs you don't get

nicotine any more. " It helps. LLOL.

gentle hugs

Clora

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> Good luck to all of you reaching to become an ex-smoker. I did it

> after 25 years of smoking so I know it's possible (although not

> necessarily easy, I won't lie)!

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[Guest guest]

Clora, your lungs will be mighty happy to hear that! Congratulations on

your success thus far! I will be sending positive thoughts to you every

day!

Sue

On Friday, November 21, 2008, at 09:32 PM, CLORA wrote:

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> Sheba you got that right, its hard to quit. I look down at my chest

> where my lungs is located and say " Forget it lungs you don't get

> nicotine any more. " It helps. LLOL.

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[Guest guest]

I wish the best of luck to all who were participating in the Great American

Smoke Out. I know quitting is not easy but it can be done, I am evidence of

that. I started smoking when I was fifteen,I smoked heavily until 3 years ago

when I was 43. It wasn't easy, I sucked on allot of commit lozenges, the cherry

and cappuccino ones are really pretty good.

Anyway I just wanted you all to know that I am in your corner on this.

Vicki

Iowa

[Guest guest]

Thank you.  I ceased Wed at 10 pm.....

I am avoiding all people and most things.

Trying to avoid any trigger.

Sucking a lot of cloves which numbs my mouth.

I pray I can really do it this time.

Raniolo

From: Vicki <gramvick@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: OT GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT...HERE THEY COME...

Date: Friday, November 21, 2008, 11:02 PM

I wish the best of luck to all who were participating in the Great American

Smoke Out. I know quitting is not easy but it can be done, I am evidence of

that. I started smoking when I was fifteen,I smoked heavily until 3 years ago

when I was 43. It wasn't easy, I sucked on allot of commit lozenges, the cherry

and cappuccino ones are really pretty good.

Anyway I just wanted you all to know that I am in your corner on this.

Vicki

Iowa

[Guest guest]

Congratulations to you, Vicki. There are quite a few of us quitters on

here! Me for one! The more the merrier!

Sue

On Friday, November 21, 2008, at 11:02 PM, Vicki wrote:

> I wish the best of luck to all who were participating in the Great

> American Smoke Out. I know quitting is not easy but it can be done, I

> am evidence of that. I started smoking when I was fifteen,I smoked

> heavily until 3 years ago when I was 43. It wasn't easy, I sucked on

> allot of commit lozenges, the cherry and cappuccino ones are really

> pretty good.

[Guest guest]

Yes, , you really can! Just believe in yourself! We all do,

and we're pulling for all of you who are taking this momentous step.

Good luck!

Sue

On Friday, November 21, 2008, at 11:14 PM, CATHERINE RANIOLO wrote:

> Thank you.  I ceased Wed at 10 pm.....

> I am avoiding all people and most things.

> Trying to avoid any trigger.

> Sucking a lot of cloves which numbs my mouth.

> I pray I can really do it this time.

[Guest guest]

, I know it's possible. My wife was up to 3 packs a day, and 2 days

before Christmas she developed a sudden case of pneumonia. I took her to the

ER and she stayed for only a day. She nevr touched another cigarette. It

took me another few months to stop, and it was pretty easy. Like the others

are saying, I stopped so you can do it too! I pray it works for you.

Dennis in eastexas

On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:14 PM, CATHERINE RANIOLO

<c.raniolo@...>wrote:

> Thank you. I ceased Wed at 10 pm.....

> I am avoiding all people and most things.

> Trying to avoid any trigger.

> Sucking a lot of cloves which numbs my mouth.

> I pray I can really do it this time.

>

> Raniolo

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[Guest guest]

Thank you, Sue.  Right now if I pass a public ashtray I want to steal a used

butt.

Can not believe those nicodemons.

I will try avoiding public places until nicotine officially out of system and

then pray for my brain to kick in and suppport me....I am in my 60's and out of

excuses.

Raniolo

> Thank you.  I ceased Wed at 10 pm.....

> I am avoiding all people and most things.

> Trying to avoid any trigger.

> Sucking a lot of cloves which numbs my mouth.

> I pray I can really do it this time.

[Guest guest]

thank you.  Take care of yourself.

Raniolo

From: Dennis W <betnden@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: OT GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT...HERE THEY COME...

Date: Friday, November 21, 2008, 11:34 PM

, I know it's possible. My wife was up to 3 packs a day, and 2 days

before Christmas she developed a sudden case of pneumonia. I took her to the

ER and she stayed for only a day. She nevr touched another cigarette. It

took me another few months to stop, and it was pretty easy. Like the others

are saying, I stopped so you can do it too! I pray it works for you.

Dennis in eastexas

On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:14 PM, CATHERINE RANIOLO

<c.ranioloverizon (DOT) net>wrote:

> Thank you. I ceased Wed at 10 pm.....

> I am avoiding all people and most things.

> Trying to avoid any trigger.

> Sucking a lot of cloves which numbs my mouth.

> I pray I can really do it this time.

>

> Raniolo

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[Guest guest]

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Hang in there. I know you can do it. I am going to get some of the

nicorette gum. I am craving nicotine so badly! Sucking on straws just

isn't cutting it and my mouth has sores from sucking mints and

cinnamon disk.

Shirley

--- In , CATHERINE RANIOLO <c.raniolo@...>

wrote:

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> Thank you, Sue.  Right now if I pass a public ashtray I want to

steal a used butt.

> Can not believe those nicodemons.

> I will try avoiding public places until nicotine officially out of

system and then pray for my brain to kick in and suppport me....I am

in my 60's and out of excuses.

>

> Raniolo

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Vicki.

I must admit, it is getting harder for me. I have to recommit myself

every 15 mins or so. Just waiting for longer periods so that it

won't be a constant battle.

Shirley

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> I wish the best of luck to all who were participating in the Great

American Smoke Out. I know quitting is not easy but it can be done,

I am evidence of that. I started smoking when I was fifteen,I smoked

heavily until 3 years ago when I was 43. It wasn't easy, I sucked on

allot of commit lozenges, the cherry and cappuccino ones are really

pretty good.

>

> Anyway I just wanted you all to know that I am in your corner on

this.

>

> Vicki

> Iowa

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[Guest guest]

I hope the gum works for you.

In the past it just delayed the process for me.

This is day 3  the nicotine should be out os system today...

 

Craving it...YOU BET

God Bless

Raniolo

From: nana2livi <s.p5315@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: OT GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT...HERE THEY COME...

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008, 8:31 AM

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Hang in there. I know you can do it. I am going to get some of the

nicorette gum. I am craving nicotine so badly! Sucking on straws just

isn't cutting it and my mouth has sores from sucking mints and

cinnamon disk.

Shirley

--- In @gro ups.com, CATHERINE RANIOLO <c.raniolo@. ..>

wrote:

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> Thank you, Sue.  Right now if I pass a public ashtray I want to

steal a used butt.

> Can not believe those nicodemons.

> I will try avoiding public places until nicotine officially out of

system and then pray for my brain to kick in and suppport me....I am

in my 60's and out of excuses.

>

> Raniolo

[Guest guest]

Shirley, are those angels I sent still there? You can do it! We're all

pulling for you! Just a few more days, and the nicotine will be out of

your body. Then it will become easier.

Sue

On Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 08:36 AM, nana2livi wrote:

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> I must admit, it is getting harder for me. I have to recommit myself

> every 15 mins or so. Just waiting for longer periods so that it

> won't be a constant battle.

> Shirley

[Guest guest]

, we're all still pulling for you brave ladies! You can do it!

You will soon be free!

Sue

On Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 08:45 AM, CATHERINE RANIOLO wrote:

> I hope the gum works for you.

> In the past it just delayed the process for me.

> This is day 3  the nicotine should be out os system today...

[Guest guest]

Sue,

I seem to be putting some kind of food in my mouth all of the time.

If they are here I sure wish they would stop me! There is no way

that I could go to the grocery right now. I would put so much in the

cart that I couldn't pay the bill.

Shoot, I'm almost out of peppermint sticks

Shirley

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> Shirley, are those angels I sent still there? You can do it! We're

all

> pulling for you! Just a few more days, and the nicotine will be

out of

> your body. Then it will become easier.

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Sue and group;

Thanks Sue I will need it. I think the first week is the hardest from

there on in it's temptation that concerns me. I have no choice but to

quit, I can't breathe anymore. Thanks again.

gentle hugs

Clora

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[Guest guest]

Cathrine R. and group;

We can do it Cathrine. At least we are trying. Just do the best you

can. I got a lot of little help me s. That means help me lol. I

find it very hard to type and not smoke but I am doing it. I am

relearning how to do everything all over again.

I am so glad I didnt smoke when I took a bath haaaaaaa. At least if

I get in the tub I don't want a ciggy.

gentle hugs

Clora

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> Thank you.  I ceased Wed at 10 pm.....

> I am avoiding all people and most things.

> Trying to avoid any trigger.

> Sucking a lot of cloves which numbs my mouth.

> I pray I can really do it this time.

>

> Raniolo

>

[Guest guest]

Sugar-free gum doesn't have many calories, Shirley, LOL. I still chew

gum and eat ice, LOL.

Sue

On Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 02:08 PM, nana2livi wrote:

> Sue,

> I seem to be putting some kind of food in my mouth all of the time.

> If they are here I sure wish they would stop me! There is no way

> that I could go to the grocery right now. I would put so much in the

> cart that I couldn't pay the bill.

> Shoot, I'm almost out of peppermint sticks

> Shirley

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , Shirley, and Clora:

Hang in there, and we are all praying you will be successful getting off

those cigaretts. It is not an easy battle, but, once you win it, you

will feel so much better.

Always in my thought and prayers. Thinking about all of you during this

struggle to be free of nicotine.

Hang in there.

Hugs,

Barbara

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[Guest guest]

Sue and group;

OMG haaaaaaaa. Stay in the tub for the duration of the addiction. Sure

thing Sue lol. I appreciate any good ideas to kick the habit. I love

to read funny post. and that is funny haaaaaaaaa.

I am working on it. I count the days. I figure a week and I won't be

hooked anymore. I quit for 3 years back in 95. It was great. Kick me

in the butt for starting again. Yes I fixed my hair in the bathroom.

Took as many baths as I could handle. Everyone wants to know why I am

holding up the bathroom so much haaaaaaa.

No one allowed to smoke in the bathroom becaue the non smokers took a

stand and said the bathroom is off limits to smokers. My mommy hated

the tobacco smell in the bathroom and made us all not smoke in there.

So that is where I am hanging out this week haaaaaaa.

Day 2 and only one cig. Oh what a fortune I will save now. Maybe

after a year I can go to disney world. Thanks eveyrone for your

support. Shirley and good luck and god bless everyone.

gentle hugs

Clora

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> Clora, you could just stay in the tub for a few days, LOL. When I

quit,

> I had the flu and stayed in bed for the weekend, just getting up to

eat

> some chicken soup or go to the bathroom. After you stay in the tub

for

> a few days, then you could stay in bed for a few days. By that time,

> you'd have the habit kicked, LOL.

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> Sue

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> On Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 03:16 PM, CLORA wrote:

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> > I am so glad I didnt smoke when I took a bath haaaaaaa. At least if

> > I get in the tub I don't want a ciggy.

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[Guest guest]

and group;

Haaaaaaaaa a prune huh. I may look like a prune but Yes I smell

good now. Just a few days and my smokeing family smell awful like

filthy ash trays. They think I have become a snobby non smoker lol.

I told them how they are starting to smell to me.

I can feel the new air already wow. Everyone has made the kitchen

the new smoking room. IN the kitchen the window open smoke filled

air. Yep I am a snobby non smoker. I go in the kitchen and tell

them. " you guys should see yourselves standing around smoking. " My

daughter put a rocking chair in the kitchen haaaaaa ( daughter is 35

years old). Yes we have a lot of smokers in my family. Maybe later

others will follow my path of quitting.

gentle hugs

Clora

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> Stay in the tub until you are a prune.

> Good luck and God bless....

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> Raniolo

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> From: CLORA <clora4jesus@...>

> Subject: [ ] Re: OT GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT...HERE THEY

COME...

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> can. I got a lot of little help me s. That means help me lol. I

> find it very hard to type and not smoke but I am doing it. I am

> relearning how to do everything all over again.

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> I am so glad I didnt smoke when I took a bath haaaaaaa. At least if

> I get in the tub I don't want a ciggy.

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> gentle hugs

> Clora

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[Guest guest]

The role of the matriarch is to set a good example.

Show them it is possible.....Good Luck

Raniolo

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> From: CLORA <clora4jesus@ ...>

> Subject: [ ] Re: OT GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE OUT...HERE THEY

COME...

> @gro ups.com

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> can. I got a lot of little help me s. That means help me lol. I

> find it very hard to type and not smoke but I am doing it. I am

> relearning how to do everything all over again.

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> I am so glad I didnt smoke when I took a bath haaaaaaa. At least if

> I get in the tub I don't want a ciggy.

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> gentle hugs

> Clora

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[Guest guest]

The money part is reason enough to quit. Just think what you can do

with all of that money that you'll save. You should just put it aside

and save for something special like Disney World. I can afford to

travel now that I'm not wasting money on cancer sticks.

Good luck to you and and Shirley. You go, girls!

Sue

On Sunday, November 23, 2008, at 09:55 AM, CLORA wrote:

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> Day 2 and only one cig. Oh what a fortune I will save now. Maybe

> after a year I can go to disney world. Thanks eveyrone for your

> support. Shirley and good luck and god bless everyone.