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G’day NOPE

Sunday's a No Smoking Day for me!

NOPE - never again.

I'm seeing some really awesome advice here....and some tough love. Girl. I will tell you right now......I've been quit for 6 months and it would be so easy to go to the store and buy some cigs. A whole damn carton. They would still taste good to me and I would probably smoke 2 packs.....so I get it. I understand you. I don't have much support either. I live with a husband who smokes a lot. We have got to be super strong. Stay very busy. Sometimes I get so tired of staying busy because I used to enjoy my downtime with a smoke. But I understand that is how it is now. My brain has got to learn how to find happiness and satisfaction without smoking. It's takes some of us longer than others. Having a strong support system really does help. I know you can do it. I can't imagine anyone having a harder time than I do. I fight it every day. I want one rt this moment. But I'm not going to do it. I've got to give it a year. And , oh yeah, I've put on 17 lbs. I know all about the weight gain! I find that prayer helps me. I will pray for you too. Good luck! !!

Day two begins. I'm finally getting some traction. So....NOPE

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In such short notice ...this is the only captain I could find !!!!

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Congratulations Jayhawk on being 1 year smoke free today! After a false start, you applied the lessons learned and forged ahead with your forever quit. We are all very happy and proud for you. And, to welcome you to the Lido Deck and cheer you on, we have managed to get a very special guest to come do the honors ............

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I hope you got 2 of those cakes cuz we got someone turning 6 tomorrow!

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Had trouble getting a cruise ship cake too....this will have to do !!!

drinking deep from the bottomless cup of NOPE

Congrats, Jayhawk! Welcome to the Lido deck....celebrate your achievement and let's get the party started!

Congratulations on a 1 year quit!!!

It's pretty short notice but I'll try to have enough snacks for tomorrow's celebration

I think Boo has things under control

Doesn't happen in The QTardis, either @Martian5, tee hee hee Scotch on deck

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NOPE - I don't smoke anymore.

NOPE ........Not One Puff Ever ( replace ‘never’ with minute, hour, day as required )

Here's hoping for a little less shake, rattle, and roll action for Jillar, BKP, and the rest of the folks in the Golden State. I saw in the news that there were no fatalities from the quakes. So...is it too soon for earthquake memes?

Congratulations on your nearly six months of freedom, Solo ! Continue to reward yourself, nurture your quit and protect it with your life. You can believe us when we say, 'it gets better'. It gets better and better and better. I gave my quit a year, too. I thought, if I am not feeling better/free-er/different, I can always go back to smoking. That was almost six years ago ! I couldn't imagine going through that first year again and so grateful I powered through. The residuals of freedom are astounding...the self-confidence, the trust in ourselves...the benefits multiply exponentially. So, hang in there. Stay vigilant. With the skills you are learning from quitting, you will be able to apply them to other issues like weight etc. It is good to hear from you, Solo.

You're doing great @Solo, be proud of yourself! I have so much respect for you quitters who still have a smoking spouse. It's really a testament to your strong will And maybe your husband will see that quitting is possible and quit too

Congratulations and welcome to the lido deck, Jayhawk!

woo hoo, Michelle ! So happy to see your NOPE.

Congratulations and welcome to the lido deck jayhawk! I hope you're picking something super special to do today to celebrate this awesome achievement

@hesteralumni23 going into therapy for your childhood trauma is one of the best things you can do at this stage. You should be really proud of yourself for taking this step.

Congratulations and welcome to the Lido Jayhawk....grab a drink at the bar....take a seat and enjoy the view... While you think of what fabulous reward you are going to give yourself ,for all your hard work ...

a few more LA

Now I am a nervous wreck with this ship madness, they had a little trouble setting the anchor. @reciprocity !!! So, they're floating around, not too far out but, we can't have our celebrant swimming to the Lido !! Do we need Boo's Canoe as the Ship's Tender ?

Scrambling for cases of Vodka now, the Russian stock is destroyed So, we'll go with Absolut (from Sweden) OK ?

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There was damage but work crews are on scene... Yes, that's the one that had my blinds and porch swing moving last night. It moved a planter pot in the bottom of my pond about 8 inches from where it was too!

Happy yesterday fellow NOPErs...sneaking in a Chesky late one because 6th of July is Pineapple Day....pineapples are a super food, and for those of you wondering the rumours are true, although technically it is the water content not actual pineapples but that's a different story somewhere else in the boards....so pineapples are nature's antihistamine, if you ever out and about and hayfever kicks in...just drink some pineapple juice, now it want take all the symptoms away but it will take the edge off, significantly..... But most importantly pineapples teach us all how we should live, we should stand tall, we should wear a crown and we should be sweet on the inside. Hope you all had a nope filled Satdee. Nope, especially on pineapple day.

I'm glad you have stayed true to your self commitment to quit Solo. That's huge! For me I think it was around the 7th month mark when I just knew I would make it. There was noting specific but just a mental feeling that I would not smoke again because for whatever reason, I just knew smoking gave me nothing. Don't misunderstand me - I loved smoking. Especially that down time you spoke of. Just me and a cigarette. Now I see that as me just avoiding life and life's issues. Now, I just meet them head on, like it or not but I can tell you for sure, I don't miss it one bit. Take some time over the next 6 months to think about what it really is you miss about smoking and at the same time, think about the benefits you now enjoy (there should be lots). Mulling those two things over from time to time should help clarify which lifestyle is more precious to you. Glad to see you back here. If it's support you're looking for ..... this is the place!

Hello and welcome ...I congrat you too in your fabulous quit.... Maybe hang around here good a while ...we will support you all the way .... We all just take it Day by Day here..... I'm sure you will have alot to offer the newbies ....

With a Welcome to the Lido Deck celebration tomorrow, we almost had a big problem with the launching of our new ship! Turns out, ship's OK ..... launching vehicle, not so much

Congrats on the 1 year mark Jayhawk you deserve it. Enjoy the day on the Lido deck it has been a long and worthwhile journey!!!!!

Congratulations on your First Year of Freedom, Jayhawk ! You have built yourself a fine quit and I am so glad you are part of this community. (we were preparing your party here) Make sure to continue to reward yourself !

We have a special guest who will appear to pipe the inductee onto the Lido too

The Champagne didn't suffer too much...