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Trish, I believe that a person has quit once they have put out their last cigarette, and has no intention to smoke another. And it sounds like that's where you are, so you've quit ;) Massive (((hugs))), here if you need me :)

Wow, so far just me and loads of ladies - sounds good, until Bakon finds out, lol :p

Thanks guys, the feedback has been really great! Of course, we both dates like it because we chose everything, but it's great to hear from other people, too. The truth is, we never really had a 'plan' apart from the theme in the bedroom - we just kind if bought things we liked when we saw them, and tried to add as we went, then decorate around all the neat stuff we found! All of you are welcome round for drinks, if you ever find yourselves in my neck of the woods ;)

No way, I already know... You like wallpaper! I don't do wallpaper, lol :p Otherwise, I enjoyed doing the work, just take my time and dawdle a bit lol ;)

-18 :p

Room for one more Susana?!

Good eye, but it's raiders of the lost arc, 1981 ;) In fact, it's was a press photo taken for an article in a paper - I got the snipping from the paper too ;) It is the most recent of all the photos though

Ewwww, lol :p (joking!) I hope that your sister is OK! And very glad you are back 'full time' ;)

Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's nice to have guests round and not worry that the place looks bad (which is how I've always felt in the past). I am still waiting for Bakons seal of approval, though ;)

She can move if she wants... I'm staying, lol

We want to do the same for the carpet - we will rip up whats there, and put in a red runner up the middle. I haven't looked at the steps yet, but I'm hoping none need to be replaced. Hopefully I can work with whats there, and get them looking good enough. Our house was built in the late 18-something (I would guess around 1890), but I couldn;t say if the stairs are original or not (I would say they probably/hopefully are original). It is great to say 'we did it ourselves' (that would be the royal we, of course, lol)

A friend of mine at work saw the first one - she always says how amazing it is...! I think she is looking forward to this sequel. So, should I go ahead and watch the first one?

Congratulations lace!! I miss you, but I understand that you are off living your fabulous smoke-free life :p Hope to see you soon, and I will make sure there are some cookies waiting for you! ;)

Congratulations Stu :) I knew you would make it, and you have done it in style, skirt and all :) You are a great example to all lurkers, newbies, and veterans alike :)

This is the lounge; the first picture is how it was just before we moved in. Please pay special attention to the antler chandelier, lol - This is the dining room; the first picture is how it was just before we moved in. We chose the Grease artwork together in an art gallery in a local town – it is by a guy named JJ Adams, and is limited to 95 prints. We now want to buy all of this stuff, but can’t afford it, lol So, please tell me what you think? For example, I am sure that Bakon will love it, and Sharon will be missing the Blue ;) Personally I am pleased, and Tasha is over the moon, so that is the important thing. And now maybe I will have some time to myself, to enjoy the good weather :p

So, last May we moved into our forever home and, while it was habitable, it was grubby, and I would guess that it hadn't seen any love for about 20 years - Every single room in the entire house was covered in wood-chip wallpaper which I imagin was putup sometime in the late 70's, early 80's... and it was a royal pain to take down... Since I stopped smoking, I have had more money, time, energy, and motiviation to get things done. Please bear in mind that I have never before done anything like this, and I watched videos on youtube, or read 'how to' atricles on the internet, spoke to friends, and then pretty much ignored everything and did what I wanted, lol. For example not one roller has been used this entire time (I don't like the texture) - everything has been done painstakingly and loving by brush (thats probably why its taken me so long, lol). So, here we are. This is my home - This is the hallway, we went for a nice grey (called Silver Bonnet), with white. the theme for all of the pictures are black and white movie stars, all taken before either of us where born. The carpet still needs to be replaced, but I haven't got around to that yet! This is the bedroom. Tasha wanted a through the looking glass theme, so I let her have it, lol. I told her I didn;t want it to be 'Disney' themed like a childs bedroom, but more contempary. This was the most work, as the ceiling had to be skimmed, and the floorboards sanded, stained, varsnished. Had to build a wardrobe, etc. the first pciture is how it looked when we first went and saw the house, before we bought it (about 18 months ago, and is just to give you an idea of what I was upagainst. and I can't resist, lol

Hi Vic, nice to meet you! Glad you found your way to the train, and congratulations on your quit - best decision you could ever make!!!

Congratulations, and nice to meet you! There is nothing quite like surprising yourself with a good quit :) Welcome aboard the train!

I will join you - NOPE :)

No... but, don't look under the bed, lol :ph34r: Sorry for worrying you guys! I had family over for the weekend, and yesterday I had a bit of a hangover... but the good news is that I have FINALLY finished the decorating in the lounge and dining room (well, nearly) - that has taken all of my time recently! So now they are finished (well, nearly), I will have more time for you guys ;) I will try to post you all some pictures later today... thanks for thinking of me!

That is hilarious!!! LOL :)

Way to go Julie, massive congratulations!!!!!!

You've never given up on any of us, and we won't give up on you, either. And you can take that to the bank :) You have been an inspiration to me, and you probably don't even know it. You never gave up, and I admire you so much for that :)

Hey Sandy, I forgot to say, this is a great thread - http://www.quittrain.com/topic/259-pre-respond-to-your-own-sos/ It has helped a few of us in the past ;) Hope you are having a great day!

Hi Evelyn, you keep doing what you need to do to get better - remember that we are always here for you, no matter what!! And congrats on 5 days smoke free - not even wanting to smoke is a massive turning point!!