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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

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.

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

NOPE!

Guess wot... for something new I'm baking bickies....lol. special request from one of the blokes at work for his daughter.... here's a pro tip though....when stiring boiling butter to see if it's burnt enough DO NOT splash yaself cos it burns like buggery.

Congratulations and well done Katgirl!

We don't have Strawberry Festivals...maybe us Liverpudlians should ...

We had our Strawberry Festival last month. I over indulged

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

Day 4! Going strong.

NOPE…

Welcome to the Lido deck!!!!!

NOPE!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOPE

Okay, this is embarrassing, but I dreamt of you last night. A purple walrus, what is down with that? I also dreamt of Opah? Do I just have people on my mind I don't know but care about? Is it because I am struggling too? I do not have a clue. The only thing I know for sure is that I care about how others are doing. I care about their struggles. It makes me keep fighting for sure. I am blessed to have one friend here that I talk to that listens to me bitch, whine and moan about all my troubles. I am surprised she has not sent me a bill for services rendered. The point I am trying to make is that this place works. We can come here and throw our struggles to the wind, discuss our difficulties whatever they may be, celebrate any wonderful things that come into our life. We can count on acceptance, advice, congratulations and support. I know you have had a hard time with this as have I. I want to smoke, right here, right now but I am not going to do it because I am here typing these words. I know that strength is coming, I just need to be patient for the next post that will calm my shattered nerves. Just realize it is okay to struggle, it is okay to ask for help, it is okay to be patient for strength. That is the only way to get thru this, one minute at time, I know you can do it because I am doing it. I am patient!

Nope...no freaking way!!!!

NOPE…

Hey gang. I am starting from square one again. I relapsed but now quitting for good. I am using the CDC online resources called Quit For Life. It has some new tools like 24/7 chat. I am finding it very helpful. So I am two days into my quit. Help me make it the last quit for good. Thanks

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

Congrats, @Katgirl! Feels awesome to make it to the Lido Deck, right?? Time to party!

One foot in front of the other @Kdad, you got this!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some older chicks know stuff stuff

Well, you are the second purple being in my life, the first was Barney, my son's favorite. I may be crazy but I am consistent.

LOL! The Walrus is from Sweet Pickles, my daughters favorite books. Thanks for the comforting words.

Good for you! The more support the merrier! The 24/7 chat seems beneficial- is it w quitting counselors or other quitters? Get it done!! L4L

NOPE!

Congratulations Katgirl, welcome to the Lido deck. Let's party.

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!

f Good job katgirl

Sorry about the relapse but good on you for getting back to quitting. As Curly Howard once said...

@Katgirl

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

Congratulations on 1 year smoke free, @Katgirl Celebrate big today. This is an awesome accomplishment.

Mindset is everything. Once you commit, really commit, to never smoking again you find the way. Godspeed Kdad.

Perusing an online article with 77 recipes you can put together using strawberries. The Tennessee Strawberry Festival is underway here in my neck of the woods. We've got a parade. We've got live music. We've got a classic car show. We've got a "distinguished young woman" pageant. We've got vendors selling arts and crafts. And of course, we've got strawberries for days. If you're in the neighborhood, swing by and say hey.

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

WooHoo @Katgirl! Welcome to the Lido Deck!

Well done @Katgirl amazing achievement

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

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

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

I am doing really good no symptoms to speak of. I am hopefully going back to work on Monday

I can’t believe that Covid is still a thing! Somehow, I have avoided it, so far. I have not decided whether or not to get boosted again. Is it just with us permanently, now? Damn! I hope @Mac#23 and @catlover are both feeling much better. As for me, my shoulders are a little sore from my work on the heavy bag. The things I do to try to stay young……… Kat

Oh no @Linda, I so know the feeling. I spent $5200.00 trying to save my Cookie's life. We do anything for our babies. I'm sending healing thoughts to your Lily...............

Day 6 of Covid, annoying cough hanging on, but I,m up and having a wander around the garden today, it’s a lovely sunny day.

Hey !!!!Piggy.....you got to win one first ....cheating is not aloud ....

Polishing my Chicks or Sticks Trophy!