El Bandito

I can keep my toys though...right?

Hey JM! Real men Cry. Crying is a way of letting off steam. No problem with that. (I just blame it on dust in the eye..) Then I hike up my skirt, square my shoulders and keep pushing on... :D

Good to see you here. Amazing what smokers put themselves through (me included in the past!)

Marti - My heart goes out to you. It is not unreasonable for you to make the point that she is in a non-smoking household now - and that you have a full set of responsibilities PLUS looking after her. (just noticed your ticker is about to hit 1,000 Ciggies! :D ) The subtext seems to be - she wants to quit but thinks she can't - you want her to quit but are not going to give her an ultimatum (probably wouldn't work anyway) Did she finish the Allen Carr book? Easy to say from here - but getting angry and upset won't fix it. Try to enjoy the sunshine! (Might be the only bit we get!)

Awwww Marti. I'm sorry to hear that. She is scared, she is so proud of you and she doesn't want to let you down. More to be pitied than to be scorned. She is an addict in denial - and she needs to understand why she is smoking. She is smoking because she is scared. My advice (not knowing either of you!) would be to talk to her about it. Not to judge her or to scold her - but to help her. 1. Agree to be honest. 2. Agree to discuss why she smokes/cheats However - ultimately - your quit is paramount and her quit is her decision. You can't do it for her, however hard you try to Marti.

I'll join you! NOPE from me.

Well done Melody. A significant milestone I think.

Congratulations!

La Bandita keeps mine.

Congratulations Tommy!

Congratulations!

Not my question to answer - But If somebody wishes to join - they should be welcomed. If their posts cause offence - they should be spoken with. If they upset the balance, action should be taken. An admin and moderators engaged with the board and expert in the reality of quitting will, I am confident, ensure that peace reigns.

In Andover - SP11

I believe that Running With Wolves is your lady... If it works for you - fantastic. From the very little I know, managed properly, a diet without meat can be extremely good.

I'm with you action - I always find the shaving just brings it all back stronger. Since I got the laser treatment done, it has always been easier. (Run away!)

Nice thinking. Cant do with all my accounts - but certainly my private ones. Great idea LB.

Whether the guests are "From the Other Place" or not - I would love to see them log on, log in and interact. The Quittrain is not about the past, is not in some sort of competition. It IS about being a place where people looking to quit or have quit smoking can support and be supported. Come aboard the Quittrain!

I am a Turkey....a very big Turkey! - And cold at that...

Evelyn - you can move off the patches. You have a plan - and we will be here to support you. Keep moving forward my friend. One day at a time.

Well Done Evelyn! Great work

Congratulations Juan!

Beth, Greenlover... I would love to see you here. What is the worst that could happen?

Action! "Devastatingly handsome - and compulsive Like Giver." You were the first person I interact with in this arena - and you were instantly welcoming any generous with your time. 6 months (whatever we are going to call it) is a fantastic achievement! Thanks for everything you do! Congratulations!

Excellent news. Fingers crossed for you

Morning Evelyn! I will join you. It is a NOPE from me - just for today. Who else is on the Quittrain?