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Hey Guys ...yes ..you ....the Newbies ... Where are you ???.... Come and tell us ....were missing you around here .... Us Oldies ,sitting here twiddling our thumbs ...we want to help... Give us something to do .... And if anyone else wants to take a seat ..there is plenty ...just jump on ... You won't regret it .... Make the move ...Change your life .... See you all soon

Hey Everyone, I'm an original 2018 quit team member of the EX-CIG-CUTIONERS It's been years since I've logged in to see how everyone is and I figured I'd write a quick message to say hi and to give an update. Well it's been 4 years, 4 months and 13 days and I've not had a single puff. When someone has asked me how to do it I've always said that you need a support system and to find this forum, for me it was the original QSMB but when that went down this place kept me through it. It sometimes is difficult to explain that this place works but I do know that at least one person managed to make the quit stick because of that advice so that is enough. It's funny that how we all know that 99% of smokes either wants or has thought of quitting, but when we explained this support system, most don't believe it, at least that is my experience. But what I want to say that if you're reading this and are new to this, know that this works. I remember when I started my quit, one of the reasons was that I had 2 year old daughter and someone here said to me that my baby girl would never know me as a smoker. Those words were enough to get me through several SOS situations, so if you're struggling, one advice that I can give is to find THAT! visualize yourself as your better self, a NON-SMOKER, and know that you can make it. Hope everyone is OK and if there are any 2018 ex-cig-cutioners still here, thanks for that first half of 2018, we made it.

Thank you, everyone! It’s hard to believe a whole year has passed. I feel good, and continue to be motivated to improve my health and well being. The support of this group has been, and continues to be invaluable. I could not have attained this milestone without all my friends here. Kat

I am still here, for some reason, hanging on, really struggling, really depressed. But as I said many times, not giving up, not going back, no other option. I AM A NON SMOKER, even if I hate it. It is just an addiction that wants me to give in but I will not, I am more than that!

Me n my posse...... still here

Congratulations ...1 year smoke free .... Take a look at the view ...it's wonderful ... I'm so happy for you ....Let the Party Begin .

Congratulations @Katgirl, you old pharte! Welcome to the lido deck I hope you celebrate today because you deserve it!

Thank you all for the continued support. I couldn't of done it without you folks. More stressors and a panic attack this last month, but pi king up again would've just made it worse. I like the freedom more than the slavery.

Time to see who is sitting on the Train ... I'm still here

...still here

I'm here!

Yep! Still here!

Heh. Howdy! I quit in 2018 also. January 5 actually. It’s great to hear the words come out of my mouth that I’m going on five years quit. It’s crazy. I never would’ve ever thunk it. This place was invaluable to me. I spent a lot of time here in the early days. These days about the only time I ever think about a cigarette as when I get on here LOL. But it’s OK. It always goes away. The urge, it always, goes away! For me, I wanted to quit on my terms. Not when the doctor told me that I need to quit with tubes running in and out of my chest. I still feel good today. Active and I work hard. My wife still smokes. I encourage her every day but she’s just not ready. I hope she makes it until the time she is ready. She borderline gets angry with me when I try to speak with her about it. She just changes the subject. I remember… Sounds like the addiction talking, right? It is. I don’t post much, actually I don’t visit as much as I used to. I suppose smoking is further in the back of my mind then I think. Good thing…

Getting all of my ducks in a row to start my next project. I'm building a small greenhouse on Boo Acres. I already have more than enough cedar to frame up the house. Yesterday, I picked up a truckload of old windows from a friend of mine that flips houses. All the windows cost me was a case of Yuengling beer...a good deal. We're starting small and learning on the fly, but becoming increasingly food independent is more important now than ever.

Well done @Katgirl amazing achievement

Not here often....but I'm here today....

I'm still here

That’s the spirit Kris! Keep fighting. You most certainly are “more than ‘that!’”

Present and accounted for.

Me, too.

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

f Good job katgirl

We had our Strawberry Festival last month. I over indulged

Oh !!!!.... Count me in ...I love Strawberries.....Sounds lots of Fun .!!!!

@Katgirl

One year ago you made a great decision and today you get to celebrate it! Congratulations!

WooHoo @Katgirl! Welcome to the Lido Deck!

I love this statement! Congratulations on your 11 month anniversary Steven! Almost one year quit! I’m so excited for you!

Kris sorry for your struggles just wanna say you r awesome and so glad you r here!!

This is wonderful.... Linda what you did was a true friend .... Kris....you are much stronger than you think ...smoking will only make you more unhappy and depressed. You did the right thing in reaching out ... Between you ....a Beautiful Quit has been saved ... And ....I didn,t have to get my frying pan out ...even better ....❤

I am okay now, Linda gave me a call and calmed the fword down. Things just build up and you think you are going to lose it. Dear sweet Linda listened to me bitch and whine. I feel so much better. THANKS FOR BEING THERE LINDA FOR THIS CRAZY OLD LADY!!!!

Watching my puppy drinking water finally almost 2 weeks with none. All I could get her to drink was chicken broth.We are not over the hump, but she is doing a little better. Thank you all for the kind words and prayers.

NOPE!

NOPE

NOPE…

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

Way to go, @Katgirl! 12 months, what an amazing, life-affirming change. Looks like there is a party in your honor starting on the upper deck!

Me and Boo...love these Lido Parties ...

Congratulations @Steven Drojensky, one more month until your on the lido deck! Well done

NOPE!

NOPE!

G’day Not getting any younger…. But still her

NOPE

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

NOPE…