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I pledge that no matter what life brings me today I will not smoke ?14 points
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Greetings NOPErs... today is Halloween but lets look at the Celtic festival of Samhain... or "Summers End"... it was a time to call on your ancestors to celebrate the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter, or the "darker half" of the year. Traditionally, it is celebrated from 31 October to 1 November. It was believed that the Aos Sí (spirits, fae) needed to be soothed so that the people and their livestock survived the winter. Offerings of food and drink were left outside for them, and in Ireland turnips would be carved into faces (much like pumpkins, and because pumpkins hadn't be discovered yet). At Samhain the vale between this world and the other was thinned and the souls of the dead were also thought to revisit their homes seeking hospitality. Feasts were held, at which the souls of dead family were called to attend and a place set at the table for them. Part of the festival involved people going door-to-door in costume (or in disguise), often reciting verses in exchange for food. The costumes may have been a way of imitating, and disguising oneself from, the Aos Sí. NOPE ... pretty sure my ancestors are very happy with my smoke free state....10 points
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Congratulations @Hope2Nope for being 2 years smoke free! Well done H2N on having such a wonderful quit and being free for 2 whole years. Thanks for all the support and laughs you give around the boards. Thank you also for the wonderful NOPENOPE best daily nope ever. You never know when something simple you do is just the right thing at the right time for one of us coming behind you... NOPENOPE was a big ahh ha moment for me, so much so I stole it and wear it on a shirt, so thank you for leading the way. Sooo 2 years is special, thanks to the trend BOO started your recliner has been delivered to the Lido Deck and awaits you to join us for a drink and a party. So are you doing anything special to celebrate?7 points
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Gday Not One Puff Ever ( replace "Ever" with this, 20 mins ,1 hour 1 day ...as appropriate) C7 points
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Halfway through my third week. Felt incredibly empty and sad today, places like this are helping a lot. NOPE!!!6 points
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Congratulations @albert for being smoke free for 7 months. Well done on have such a strong base for your quit and the rest of your life smoke free. Its great to see you in NOPE every day and around the boards. So seven months is great, definately needs a celebration and a big reward. Hope you have something special planned, maybe you could just keep all the halloween candy for yourself.5 points
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Good Day everyone, This week has been so good, haven't craved once? hoping it stays that way. Thank you all once again...!! ?5 points
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Great Quit you've got there Albert! 7 Months is something to be very proud of. Be sure to reward all your hard work then carry on to even better days ahead!5 points
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Thanks so much for the condolences. I am so fortunate to have found your friendships at this time of my life. It truly helps to have you all to reach out to. Thanks so much for being there.4 points
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Just got home, shoes (bra too) off!! Have to wait 2 days for the Dr. to call (but I bet he will tomorrow) Her clip is preforming perfectly, ASD fully closed, VSD only 5mm!! I'm so happy and so grateful that I can finally stop my own guilt and rubbing salt in this open wound of self-hatered I've carried so long now!! Glitter for EVERYBODY!!4 points
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Hey @albert 7 months staying quit is brilliant. Takes a lot of inner strength and determination, and you've proved it is doable. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us here and yes CONGRATULATIONS!!!4 points
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Well I lost my elderly friend this morning. Tough stuff. I so loved this lady and the time I spent with her. There will definitely be a huge void in my life. I will admit that death and smoking is hard. Smoking was a huge part of the very low moments in our life. It is almost automatic to want to reach for that comfort. As a smoker, there are times in our lives that the smoking; not the people gave us the companionship that we needed. This definitely was a test in my quit, but instead of giving in, it helped me realize the connection that I often isolated myself when I was hurting and I smoked to ease the pain of the hurt. I came through okay. I am really experiencing the emotions of the loss and crying! Am posting a picture of my friend and I on her 103rd birthday. She almost made it to her 104th in January!3 points
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Linda, my deepest condolences to you. You have exhibited great strength, empathy and courage -- thank you for showing the way. I am sure your friend was thankful and proud. You have made it through one of the toughest times for quitting and you have come thru strong. Prayers are with you!!!!3 points
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I'm so sorry Linda to hear about the loss of your dear friend. Thinking of you and sending (((hugs)))3 points
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Aawww Linda my deepest sympathies. I hope you can take some comfort in the fact that you made it home to spend some time with her. I am sending you a big, big cuddle xx3 points
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Yes, there's a very small brand name print just above the filter on each cig now. It's very tiny, thin lettering so not much ink. What they are proposing is a bold copy printing of SMOKING CAUSES CANCER all along the paper tube, from filter to tip so, a lot more ink per cigarette. It would stand out and be seen by everyone looking at a cigarette that's for sure!3 points
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Don't your smokes already have the brand name on the tube... ours do... it used to be a joke, can you smoke in one long drag until it saya "brand name"....and drunk morons would do it and you would then say.. But I didn't hear it.... stupid drunk teen shit... anyway.... they already have the brand printed on the smoke, whats the difference if they have a warning...sheesh.3 points
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