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That really was funny too. I have had to re watch it Markus as I was laughing at scenes so much that I missed other one liners. I just love it when he drives into and destroys the penguin, outside the restaurant, and point blank refuses to repair it. Are you a bad grandpa Markus ?..... ;)

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This is just so beautiful, I am absolutely made up for you both. Wow....just wow.... a proper Disney book ending, the baddie (cigarettes) got slayed and the prince and princess live happily ever after. Xxxx

Many congratulations to you Paul, I knew you would reach and year and have no doubt you will be free for the rest of your fantastic life xx

Aww you're so beautiful Tracey, post some more.....

I know what you mean to be honest, as I feel the same in a round about way. This could just be me, and I appreciate that completely....but.... having both smoked (13 years) the vaped (6months) I honestly believe that if pharmaceutical nicotine, just nicotine and not the added extras in tobacco smoke, was only available via a drip then no one would bother. None tobacco smoke type nicotine is in itself not very rewarding. Too many vapers are whizzing down to zero for it to be this ' highly addictive' substance it's claimed to be, me included and I'm not Super Siff ;). So just pharmaceutical nicotine then habit as more and more are easily breaking the habit of using nicotine. Many go onto continue the habit of vaping with zero nicotine liquid. Nicotine in the chemical stew that is tobacco smoke then addiction, no doubt about it in my mind. Added anti depressants (MAOI's) in the chemical stew make sure we are addicted, till we grit our teeth and say no more and work through the quit. I often ask myself am I a nicotine addict, really? I would say I was a tobacco smoke addict as I felt the urge so many times (in the first 5 months) to have a cig and put myself out of detox misery. But a none tobacco smoke addict, just nicotine via a drip- then no

Hi Susana.... First things first from my research I disagree that pharmaceutical nicotine is making the quit harder for you in the long run. It contains no anti depressants (MAOI's) and in itself is not very rewarding, if it was then why do folk keep getting cravings while using it? I'd bet my last pound it's because it's not a 'nicotine chemical cocktail' info on this out there on google..... Is it helping you? I suspect it's taking off the edge as you are not ready to commit to stopping using the gum, then don't stop using the gum Susana. Do whatever it is you have to do to get to each camp point (day, week or month) and only think of dumping the pharmaceutical nicotine when you know the thought of doing so does not fill you with dread and fear. I imagine the day you wrote this you were having 3 minute cravings with a 2 minute break and then another type of day? If I'm right then this is, as you may already know, the chemical cocktail your body is used to leaving. Seriously, a day at a time and deal with ditching the gum when you know the thought of it doesn't fill you with dread.

I vote for you to post, warts and all! Someone could be quit, it's so 'not like the book' said, what's wrong, is it me? They google key words that they're feeling, find folk going through the same shitty detox or same crappy mental fear, connect and it can make all the difference. As I say post away, this ain't the Disney Channel and real people feel 'real' physical and/or mental detox.

Big congrats to you Joe xx

Very well done Marti's mum, brilliant news.

Eight fabulous months for the fabulous Tracy.... This song goes out to you.....

You are doing fabulous Susans, you really are. I just read this in my book and thought of you! Tip for crap days : If you see your journey as climbing a mountain, break the climb down into realistic camps (day to day, or week to week) . When you reach a camp always 'look back' to see how far you have come ; try not to look up the mountain as this may dishearten you. If you look up, only look to the next camp. That's from The Chimp Paradox Susana and I thought it might assist you, mentally, on your climb. Your dream is to climb the mountain (a final sticky quit) so you goal ( camp) can be day to day or hour to hour. I think you're doing fabulous Susana.... a day at a time, look no further for now ;)

I missed this earlier- hopefully by now the medics have turned up and you're safe my lovely xx

Haven't researched Frozen yet.... shower, tv and bed soon. But before I go..... does she like beauty and makeovers? Not games I know but the could do Frozen colour (not sure on the colours from the movie) nail make over, Frozen key colour Loom bands, Frozen colour eyemake overs.... before the grand sing along or dance to the soundtrack of the movie. Meanwhile frozen theme colour cupcakes on the buffet- or decorate your own cupcake, they do fabulous one cup cake boxes (pack of six for a pound) in the £1 shop. So they can make one to eat now and one to take home- massive time filler. Must go shower Marti, hope you get some good ideas from other, I'm sure you will.

What a fabulous idea Marti, I bet she'll be overjoyed! Frozen isn't something I know much about tbh, my two are 14, not far off 15. I love creative projects so will do some research on the movie and if I get any grand flahes of ideas I'll let you know. Do they like karaoke? Would they sing or be too embarrassed? Just you can normally get karaoke versions of the songs from youtube. That might not be your thing though?

It's gotta be the Siffmobile bakon.... tough, strong and won't let ya down. Plus can withstand a 'hard' hit ;)

If you are of the thinking that you are never going to be able to quit, jump aboard as many of us thought that too. Plus..... if you don't give it a go you'll never know ;)

Across the sea, directly actually as you are Holland? I am Essex coast we are pancakes too. Just had another crazy storm.... sweating buckets our end too.....

Best thing I would do it not focus on what you can't have (a smoke) but focus on what you can have (coffee/a dance to fab 90's hits) Search you mind Evelyn for other times in your life where you pulled through, against the odds- empower yourself mentality. I totally get that this is not a 'run of the mill' quit like the rest of us have had, you're doing amazing Super Evelyn....So proud of you xx Keep singing, keep dancing and remember the urges will go......

So sorry that this has happened to you, what a cheating swine! I hope you're getting lots of hugs from you mum my lovely. Xxxx

Great to see you, have missed your posts as I love your spirit.

Glad you feel more settled in your thoughts Babs xx

Thanks Jenny, we like it.... it's clean, tidy and nautical. Living in a house by the sea is mega expensive here too, it's a dream of mine but in all reality it would need a lottery win to fund it. The terms and conditions set by the council are use them from 8am and please leave around 11am. You are not allowed to sleep overnight in them, wouldn't want to..... what if I needed a Jimmy Riddle in the night? The toilets are a good 2 mins walk, would NEVER make it...lol My dream home by the sea would be the fabulous property used in the 'Sleeping With The Enemy' movie, loved that so much. Obviously I'm not married to a can straightening hubby so I'm safe..... I do that myself, that's MY job!! Ha ha ha......

Fabulous news Evelyn.... soon be 4 ;)

So they thankfully stumbled upon a log cabin, upon approach the door swung open and.....