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If distraction isn't working for you anymore, you could just face the craves head-on. When you recognize them for what they are, they're really not all that scary.

Congratulations Angeleek. You've earned every yoo-hoo and yippee...truly cause for celebration.

Make one mention of banging two chicks at once and no one even notices that you're the only guy on the board who has been bitten by a snake. Bunch of perverts...

You made a commitment to yourself to no longer be a slave to the cigarette. Be relentless with that commitment. The early days of a quit are a baptism by fire. The rewards of quitting are worth every bit of the effort and then some.

Aww, shit! I thought you clicked "like" if you too hadn't done the thing that the person listed. For instance, when Jo said she had never held a firearm and Doreen said she has never ridden a horse I didn't click "like" because I've done both of those things. And now, because of my obsessive nature, I have to go back and remove some likes and add others.

Would you look at that! His Birthday wish actually came true...

I've never taken the time to learn the rules of darts. Not to go off on a tangent, but...who's idea was it to make that a bar game? Let's crowd a bunch of people together, get 'em all drunk, and then have them throw sharp objects. What could possibly go wrong?

Congratulations Darcy. You're doing great.

You're off to a good start Igamoo. Enjoy the ride.

Welcome to the Quit Train Tina. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for yourself. That's how it's done. It is a marathon not a sprint. Just run the mile you're in and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

I've never played a drinking game before. Back when I was hitting the sauce, I was on a mission. There's no time for games...I've got drinkin' to do.

Welcome aboard Mac. You've made a great decision. The process of quitting will reward you many times over.

We're in the third trimester now. The big day is approaching fast. Miss Maddie is fit as a fiddle. She is approximately 36 centimeters long and weighs in at a little over two pounds. We got a look at her on the ultrasound machine. Wasn't exactly the clearest picture, but the doctor walked us through what we were looking at. It looked like she was sticking her little tongue out at the camera, the kid's a yuckster already. In the coming weeks Maddie will start putting on up to one pound per-week...put on a few pounds before making the big move. Sugar Britches is in good health and good spirits. She is beginning to feel very, very, pregnant though. Shoes that fit used to fit her perfectly are too tight now because her feet swell up from time-to-time. Her lower back and hips are kind of wonky right now...having a little human being growing inside you is no easy task. I'm helping in every way that I can. I am partly responsible for the shape she's in. The OB/GYN we are seeing is awesome. She has been great from the very start and in light of everything going on in the world right now, she made every accommodation to make today's visit safe and convenient. The Doc is a top-shelf professional.

I never met John Prine and he wouldn't know me from Adam's house cat. Yet I can't help but feel like I lost a friend today.

Nothing sets the mood quite like a roll call I guess.

Sounds a little kinky to me. That's where my mind went anyway.

And I just noticed when I reacted to this post, the comment below read "You and Mee reacted to this." Wait, what...who said that?

The state of Tennessee doesn't have a Major League Baseball team. The Atlanta Braves have more of a regional following. As for the Tennessee Vols, I don't follow college football that closely. That being said, I hope the Vols right the ship soon. Some good friends of mine are taking Tennessee's recent gridiron woes pretty hard. Of course right now, there is absolutely nothing going on in the world of sports. I hope we can get back to first pitches and opening kickoffs soon.

Dealing with difficult people is a perfect opportunity to practice detachment. It's something I've been working on a lot over the last couple of years. Mentally step back from the situation when you feel any stress, anxiety, anger, chaos...take a little pause for the cause, and calmly evaluate your options. You have no control over what they do. You have complete control over how you respond.

Dried tobacco leaves rolled up in paper with a filter on the end...nothing precious about that. The perception of what the cigarette is that we held as smokers compared to the reality of what the cigarette actually is was terribly skewed by addiction and the lies we agreed to accept as gospel truth. Don't give a cigarette any more credit than it deserves. The cigarette has as much or as little power as you give it.

It works every muscle in your body. It is a great cardiovascular workout. It can be done with little to no equipment. It works as a great stress reliever. It is an intense workout. It is a good bit of fun. It is boxing. I've been mixing things up on the days when I'm not doing strength work, focusing more on cardio and conditioning. Recently started doing some boxing work again and I'm loving it. There is a wealth of information online and several good instructors with videos on YouTube: Jason Van Veldhuysen, Shane Fazen, Nate Bower, Fran Sands...just to name a few.

Welcome back Rec. We missed you pig time (see what I did there?).

Welcome aboard AK. Good call on giving up the smokes. Cigarettes kill. They take everything and give nothing in return. Food provides nutritional sustenance and, done right, can be delicious. Looks like a good trade to me.

We offered support and advice. You gave us the opportunity to watch another quitter break free from the chains of addiction. It's a win-win situation for all involved.