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So what does a Chinese general, military strategist, writer and philosopher of old and smoking have in common? I'm currently reading his book, aptly titled "Art of War" and one of the quotes have struck a chord with me as being quite relevant in the daily battle we have with our quit. The quote goes thus: If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle. From the time I joined this forum, everyone who welcomed me gave me the advice, read up, know your addiction, know what nicotine does to your body, know how you react to the initial days of your quit, drink up on the knowledge. And I did that...not saying it was all smooth sailing, but it sure helped. The thought that I'm actually cleansing my body, and the nicotine is desperately trying to keep it's hold on me helped me grit my teeth and work through the initial days. Even now, whenever I've had those nasty triggers, I've come on here, and been reminded of the fact that it's not something my body needs, but something my mind is tricking me into thinking I need it. Know yourself, know your addiction and you will not fear the result of a hundred battles. May you always be victorious in every battle you enter my QT family. Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas my fabulous Quittrain friends... ??

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Merry Christmas and a very big NOPE. I loved waking up Chrissy morning and not having to miss the kids reactions while I was in the yard having a durry.... missed it last year with not sleeping and all....it was a glorious feeling... So today is Christmas Day and for those not of the Christian Persuasion or the Commercial Bent today is also Wedesday 25th of December and Pumpkin Pie Day... so we eat pumpkin as a savory veg down here so pumpkin pie is not something i have ever had.... so if you don't want to Christmas... why not Pumpkin Pie. NOPE... not missing a single minute to feed an addiction.

Merry Christmas QT friends!

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G’day been over 3 years now here’s 22,000 lung busters that I’ve never used C

Merry Christmas to all of you Christmas celebrators! I will not smoke tomorrow.

Can't remember how many I have saved up now but it's a bunch. Don't need them so ......... on they go!

Nope!! Merry Christmas!

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NOPE!!!!!!!!!!! And Merry Christmas to all!

Congratulations @Parsley for being 4 months smoke free. Well done on having such a solid base set up for your quit. Thank you for the support you offer to others coming behind you are your peers. Even though you should be getting spoiled today for Christmas I hope you also get the chance to reward and spoil yourself to celebrate your 4 month quitaversary.

Pile them on 45,000 or so

Here are my 22,503. Yikes, that's a lot! ?

Here you go... 9,800.... on they go for my second smoke free chrissy.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Smoke-Free New Year.

Coming in on 1 year and most happy to throw my 8200 on!!!!

It's chilly here,so my 39,0330 cancer cigs will burn and keep us warm ....burn bright ...

14,094 I'll throw in!

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Merry Christmas everyone! Nope. Smoking is not an option.

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G’day Jo This is a conversation I have to have with you. A gramma is your old “butternut pumpkin” and is very mutch Aussie. Chris https://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/aussie-gramma-pie-L2272.html

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Gday NOPE starts this day C

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Wishing you all a Wonderful Christmas, and a very Happy New Year.

G’day Merry Christmas and NOPE Chris

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NOPE - Not One Puff Ever! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas to you all!

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Merry Christmas to all on this journey -- Enjoy, be merry, and be thankful!!!!

Merry Xmas to all my fabulous Non Smoking Friends ...Enjoy The Festives ...xxx

Burn, baby, burn...all 13,664 poison sticks!!!

It is hard to believe but I have 2,922. Still somewhat of a newbie but am proud of that number!

Goodmorning NOPErs... today is Boxing Day... which means only one thing.... Cricket at the G.... that's right boys and girls test 3 is a bout to kick off at the one and only MCG the greatest sporting oval in the world.... there are 3 things I can guarantee for this match... a fair wicket (Victorians like to be able to have spin and pace in our line up), a huge crowd... multiple mexican waves and beer fuelled tom foolery and some bloody superb cricket... Oh and its gunne be a stinker (hot) so there will be the sent of a 100,000 bodies frying in the sun.. but its a tradition people... cricket on boxing day, not boxing on boxing day.... and no its not the day you get rid of the empty christmas boxes. NOPE.... I'm frickin 393 not out... definately wont be throwing away my quit.

19 views and nobody got any smokes they didn't use to throw on the bonfire?

Newbies ...middle newbies ....anyone who needs support ...before you smoke ....post a SOS.... There is always someone here .... Merry Xmas. !!!!

Well done ...4 months is a quit to be proud of ..keep going !!!!..

Merry Christmas to everyone here. I hope you enjoy the season of giving and spending time with family and friends.

Merry Christmas!