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  1. So, now that I have your attention (maybe); I just wanted to tell you that today I had to mow my lawn now that the snow has stopped and the rains have started. So, what's the big deal? Last year when this happened, I felt really uncomfortable after I had finished this chore. Looking back 2 years, I would have finished mowing then gone into the house to grab a cold one, head out to the back deck and wet my whistle while lighting up a cigarette and admiring the great job I had done. Rewards!! Season has changed and now I'm doing different chores. No one is paying me to do this stuff so what's the reward? Well, it's a cold beer and a cigarette. Or, at least it was 2 years ago and before then too Last year - my first year not smoking; this was a bit uncomfortable. I had my cold beer on the deck but I didn't have my trusty cigarette. I remember I couldn't even sit there on my deck last year. I had to walk around and distract myself in what ever manner I could. It felt pretty unsettling I must admit but I had to make myself get through it. So here's the good news! This year, NO PROBLEM!! Not even a thought about smoking a cigarette after mowing the lawn. So you see, if you just keep true to your self commitment of never taking another puff and get past that full year smoke-free, then you will end up where I am. Comfortable with not smoking with those seasonal changes The rewards are there waiting for you. All you have to do is take smoking off the table and kick it the hell out of you life for good!!
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  2. I just watched a wonderful show about them last night. They are so magical. Thanks to to everyone for the sincere congratulations and good wishes! It was really moving to read what all of you had written. After this incredible year, I feel like I really do know sone of you- you’ve been so supportive of me and I see and am touched by your kindness toward everyone who’s on this train. Today my husband took me to a local nursery to pick out a plant for the meditation garden he put in for me 15 years ago when we met. We got married in that same garden 6 years ago in June 16th. We ended up getting 4 perennials to commemorate this wonderful day. I will see these plants in my garden for years to come (hopefully) and remember this day He’s overjoyed that I quit and I know I’m lucky to have that support. Some people have to do this alone and I’ve had him and all of you the whole time. What a huge difference it’s made! I did know, right at the beginning of this quit, that this time was different from the two previous attempts. I had educated myself the last time (in 2013) but I still had not mastered the mindset part- taking smoking off the table as an option. I did commit to myself on May 20th last year, that no matter what happened I was not going to smoke. It seems a simple thing but this was the difference maker for me. In part quit attempts I always had going back to smoking as an option that was kept in the far reaches of my mind as a fallback in case the going got too tough. I really do think that this is the reason it DIDN’T get TOO tough- my mind was made up that it didn’t matter- no smoking no matter what. There were certainly times over the last year when I had to come on this board and get my head straight. And some of my very conflicted relationships Have become more challenging because I’m no longer “smoking my feelings” but it’s all good and more honest in the long run. Thanks for “listening,” all! You’ve been a joy to ride with this past year. I hope I’ll be able to help others as you’ve helped me. A special shout out to my best buddies Doreen, Reciprocity, Nancy, Boo and BKP and my newest friends Jo, Jillar, Lin and Weegie. Thanks for being here for me and for throwing this great party!
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  3. I will not smoke tomorrow!
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  5. It's my great pleasure to welcome you to the Lido Deck PT. Take a lounge here in the sun while we get you a fancy umbrella drink What a huge accomplishment being smoke free for a whole year - congratulations! Not only have you managed to quit smoking yourself but you have also helped so many others as well along the way. Hope you do something really special today to mark the occasion ?
    6 points
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  7. Great post reci, glad winter is finally over for you.
    6 points
  8. Our beautiful Peace Train has arrived .... I am delighted to share with you this day of fun and celebrations.... From the first day you found this little family ...your support ,your kindness... On board and off has shown what a exceptional loving person you are.... It is a honour to congratulate you today...the Lido Deck...has a VIP chair waiting... Enjoy the day....more to come ... Your friend ...Horney toad....Doorbell....Doreen xxxxxx
    6 points
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  10. Breaking News!!! PT and a bunch of chicks from QT have left the ship and are at a hotel somewhere close to the pier. Looks like things are in full party mode ?
    5 points
  11. Welcome to the Lido Deck PT. Congratulations. One of my favorite parts of being a rider on the Quit Train is being around long enough to watch folks transform from fresh-faced newbies to full-fledged, freedom loving, non-smokers. Every now and again a newbie comes along and you just know you're looking at a future champion. I think we all saw that when Peace Train took her place on the Quit Train. Take full advantage of the amenities offered on the Lido and enjoy your day. You earned it.
    5 points
  12. So proud for you PT! You are such a wonderful member of this board. Enjoy your special day!!
    5 points
  13. What a pleasure it is to congratulate you today Peace Train! You have been such a big part of making this place the helpful and supportive community that it is. Wishing you very happy celebrating today.....you deserve it for all your hard work!
    5 points
  14. Whoop, whoop, PeaceTrain, fantastic news that you have reached the lido deck, I hope you are celebrating big style ..? Oooww I see you got your glad rags on for your entrance to the Lido Deck..?
    5 points
  15. No time to smoke today...I'm on the Lido Deck with PT ...NOPE !!!!!
    5 points
  16. Huge congratulations on reaching the Lido Deck PeaceTrain! I'm so glad to have you here and celebrate with you today, you are a treasure. Enjoy the accolades, they are very well deserved.
    5 points
  17. Early for the UK but a big NOPE from me.
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  19. For Sunday May 20th 2018, I pledge NOPE! So; just curious Jo. What do you consider cold?
    5 points
  20. Good morning my fellow NOPErs. Lovely to see you all ready for another day of NOPE. Today sees Australian begin Macular degeneration Awareness Week...so, especially for all our younguns 50years and over book an eye test and ask them to check ya macular at the same time. In the US its pick strawberries day... Not sure they'd be ready yet but OK. So this cold Sunday morning I say NOPE... Not today, not tomorrow, noet ever, forever.
    5 points
  21. That's an impressive lawn. I just noticed your signature for the first time. "Our strength grows out of our weakness." and I love it.
    4 points
  22. Gday NOPE (my mornings complete) C
    4 points
  23. Peace Train awesome job, congrats on the 1 year -- take time to enjoy completely!!!
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  25. Congratulations, Peace Train. This is a great day for you, for all of us. You have a great quit ! and give such great help. Thank you for quitting smoking. s
    4 points
  26. Oh hell yeah!! Congratulations! Life is good. Enjoy YOUR day.
    4 points
  27. Good morning. I pledge NOPE today.
    4 points
  28. The first of many years of freedom deserves a special celebration. Do something wonderful for yourself today; you did something wonderful for yourself last year, you just didn't know it.
    4 points
  29. Congratulations on your first year Peace Train.
    4 points
  30. It's a sleepy one this morn but a NOPE is a NOPE is a NOPE..? Enjoy your Sunday peeps..?
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  32. Welcome to the lido deck, Peace Train. Congratulations on 1 year smoke free.
    3 points
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