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I like this thread, Jo. I didn't know this song was written by Dan Penn. Blew my mind. The vid goes through all the covers. First, is Dan, IMNOHO, just because he wrote it. Aretha has it. Johnny Adams in the running.

Gawd, I am SO old ! In My Not So Humble Opinion (IMNSHO) this is a crap song, not up to McCartney's standard. He is an awesome songwriter. This is a throw away, IMNSHO. But, if you want to do a cover, PLEASE make it your own. Switch up the key, the arrangement....c'mon, man...make it your own. The Foo people failed me completely.

All we have is choice. Choose well. I choose to not indulge my addictions. That is all. Choice. Possibly, I have something in my DNA that predicates my addictive behaviour. I don't care. I have Choice. I Choose to be Free. s

One cannot legislate addiction. Addiction remains addiction, Wanna talk about caffeine ? I have managed to give up all the 'eines' available. Gives me a shit load of compassion. I believe in information and personal choice... and have as much fun as you can in this mean old, cruel, old world. S

Please, stop it with any bullshit about How To Quit. All it has to do with is your choice. Either, you smoke or, you don't smoke. Personally, I don't care how you get there. The happiness comes with your choice, TO BE FREE and accept , Not One Puff EVER.

River Songwriters: Patricia J Griffin River lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group Isn't she a river? She doesn't need a diamond to shine You can't really have her But you can hold her for a time Takes an army just to bend her Be careful where you stand her You can't hold her back for long The river is just too strong She's a river Arms made out of silver Moving in a crooked line Carrying some dreamer Off into the end of time You don't need to save her Or teach her to behave Just let her arms unwind Ever-changing and undefined She's a river You can ride easy when she's slow Run across her when she low Follow wherever she goes She's a river Run for cover when she's mad Drown in her tears when days are bad Don't you ever forget it then She's a river Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Isn't she a river? She doesn't need a diamond to shine So people call you clever But she's been a here a long, long time And she's seen so many faces And places down the line She's been left for dead a million times Keeps coming home, arms open wide Ever-changing and undefined She's a river Ooh, ooh, ooh She's a river Ooh, ooh, ooh She's a river

Great to see you, Parsley, congrats on your 10 months of Freedom ! Hope you have escaped all the flooding in your part of the world. I quit on a whim and as a personal challenge to myself. I was completely ignorant about addiction. I lurked here and there, educating myself and joined the QTrain in the tenth month, or so, of my quit, thankful to everybody that had shared their stories and for the incredible resource of information compiled here.

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Congratulations, Richard, on your First Month of Freedom ! Everything will be better and easier by and by.

Welcome Greenlight to our merry band and congratulations on your quit ! Your experience is invaluable. The more voices we have only serve to amplify our collective strengths. Please settle in, have a look around and post often. S

Congratulations on your 10 months of Freedom, M ! You continue to build your quit and free other places in your life, this has been incredible to witness. Thank you for sharing your quit with us. S

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Congratulations on your First Month ! The fog can last a while but, don't be anxious about it.Did you read this ? The Great Smoke Free Mental Fog Your body is recovering from the all the poison you assaulted it with. This takes time. Often smoking hides other physical issues so, if you have any concerns please consult a medical professional. Do not forget to Reward yourself ! Rewards are an integral part of claiming back our brain.

Congratulations on your First Year of Freedom, Tammy. You have built yourself a sturdy, successful quit and shown your wisdom and compassion here on the QTrain. Thank you so much for sharing your quit with us. Stay vigilant, darling. This next year will be SO much better than last as you settle into living nicotine free and please continue rewarding yourself, you have done such fine work.

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Happy Days, Rixcz !

I am relieved to hear from you Kdad ! Stay vigilant, odd triggers may well catch you off guard. NOPE your way through and good on you for helping your pal. Education is essential and this site has a plethora of information. Please encourage your friend to access all the materials here.

I am sorry I missed this on Saturday, @Kdad Hope you NOPE'd your way through. Some of my most egregious triggers jumped out when I was 10 months quit. These were the dying embers of my active addiction. The last few neural pathways need to be blazed as a smoke free person and these are times to bring out distinctly luscious rewards which will assist in turning everything around. Please let us know how you are doing. We all know about the tenaciousness of addiction, for sure !

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Welcome back, Morgan ! Unfortunately, addiction is forever and can only be mitigated by a commitment to NOPE Not One Puff Ever. Never Ever Forever. Tell your story, it will help others and let us hear how your quit is progressing. We are on your side. s