Reciprocity

Holy cow Weegie! 8 months quit already and rolling along the quit train tracks toward that Lido Deck. You're doing fabulous with your quit, supporting others and getting yourself in better shape all at the same time. Now, that shows strength of commitment!

Great work JB! 9 Months is huge. As pointed out already, the 3/4 marker and those last 3 months will fly by. Before you know it we'll be hauling you out of that lifeboat you set sail in 9 months ago and placing you smack dab in the plushest lounge on the Lido Deck

(Que the applause)

Ahhhh  Yes Poconos! Very similar indeed. A nice area for sure. There's a nice race track there as well or, at least used to be.

Oops .... High-side

6 hours ago, Whispers said:

@jillar and @reciprocity, take a flight out and you're both invited to enjoy.

That area, which I assume is the same as in your profile background, is very similar to cottage country in Ontario Canada. Lots of very nice lakes and cottages. Everyone heads there for the weekends during summer months. So nice and relaxing. Hear the loons calling at dawn as a new day begins That must be upstate N.Y.?

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Nope!

I'm a nicotine addict who no longer smokes.

4 hours ago, Wayne045 said:

 

I tried Blue, didn't like it much, I didn't get that same "hit".  The only advantage is that it didn't stink up everything.   Anyway, went back to smoking cigarettes, then quit about a year later.   Can't say it helped me quit either as a couple of times I would "smoke" a Blue e-cig, feel unsatisfied and then immediately after light a real cigarette.

 

 

Yes!! This was me exactly too Wayne

I still remember taking a few harsh drags off the e-cig then thinking immediately; the was a let down. I'm going out for a smoke

Paradise! All is see that's missing is ..... a cold one

^^^ Maybe, I just haven't heard anything except moaning and groaning about the fact they didn't have enough warning time - lol. They've been talking this sh*t for the last 4-5 years! I'm sure there's options out there

1 minute ago, WeegieWoman said:

Im not fussed about vapers, its their quit. There are some people who would bash folk for using for example patches or gum. I used patches and lozenges and i wouldnt be here without them. So i just think do whatever you goto do to not smoke. Thats the only thing we all have in common here, not smoking fags. 

True, we all have our own approach and hey, if it works for you then it's the RIGHT approach no matter what it is. I was just surprised at the number of people claiming it worked for them.

And I forgot to mention earlier, the "Leafy Green" becomes legal all across Canada October 17, 2018.

Each Province will regulate it's sale and distribution, personal growing restrictions and the like. The cops haven't a clue about how impairment while driving will work or what method they will use for detection. Almost guaranteed the whole thing will be one big cluster fu*k.

Geez, talk about creating a whole new revenue stream for all levels of government? That's tough to do these days.

I guess our Prime Minister, Mr. Photo-Op has to do something to raise revenue, now that Trump is kicking his a*s on the trade front Oops ... did I just get off on a political tangent - sorry!

2 hours ago, Whispers said:

I agree, i had used Blue and tried to vape. I was still feeding myself nicotine. Real harsh on the throat, i looked at it like a band aide for my addiction. Just another way to deliver it to my body 

So you went from cigs to Vape then nothing? How long did you vape for? Just curious. This is what the people who called into that radio show all claimed. They went off cigs and vaped for 3-6 months then quit vaping too. As Martian5 saind above, that has not been my experience based on what I have seen myself in real life. Sure I guess it happens but I think it's pretty rare.

BTW, Whispers, I found it so harsh on my throat I tossed the vape pen I had in less than a week. I never found it as satisfying as a cigarette either. Maybe I had low dose nicotine juice. Don't know. Someone gave me the pen with a juice cartridge in it already.

8 hours ago, brand.new.ela said:

artificial cheescake flavor must contain at least half of the Mendeleyev table.

This was one of the arguments that was being made on the radio by the NO side, about how this "vape juice" is flavored and some of the flavors seem to be ones that would appeal to the younger set. Very similar to the old time cigarette ads where glamorous life style was linked with smoking. Marketing! Grow the product base.

On the pot side, you make a good point DD. Even for a pretty regular user I expect we are talking one, maybe two a day if that, unless you are a heavy user? I was never a fan anyway but since I quit the ciggies, I now just don't want to put anything other then air into my lungs. I have damaged them already way too much for way too long. I think I too would go the edibles route if I wanted to partake

Nice one Octain!! 6 Months now; 1/2 way to that Lido Deck and probably feeling a lot better about things that that first month or so.

This one's a BIG one so go celebrate your achievement! Weather's fine so why not take a spin on your bike

Watching Macy's 4th of July Super Duper Fireworks celebrations for the 2nd time in a row (it's on a loop; clearly) and I'm not sure why because I'm in Canada and we just don't do HUGE productions like this. I find it fascinating to hear the patriotic songs that have been around for decades while the sky is lit up incredibly

All we do here on Canada Day is walk around saying ..... "Oh, Sorry!" "Pardon me mam - excuse me!" Oops, pardon me sir!"

I was listening to Talk radio on my way home from work this evening and the topic of vaping came up. Mind you, neither of the two people who moderate the show vape but they were talking about the horrendous clouds of vapor or whatever and how that would affect people around them if they were allowed to vape in restaurants etc. Apparently there's a pretty large group trying to push this through legislation where people can vape anywhere they want   based on the fact they say it' is a legitimate quit smoking therapy. Long story short, I couldn't believe the number of people who called in adamant that it was a legit way to get off cigs. I near drove off the road because that has not been my experience. I counted at least 4 or 5 people who swore they quit smoking cigs by vaping for about 6-12 months then off vape too.

I still am not convinced. Smoking is smoking no matter what you are putting in your lungs. And, the issue I have in particular with vaping is the whole motions thing is exactly the same as smoking.  Learning what to do with your brain and your hands when you quit is one of the longest reprogramming issues. If you are vaping to fill those voids then you are not progressing, plain and simple! The show ended when someone called in saying they had been diagnosed with "popcorn lungs" after vaping for some years; what ever that is.

In any case, this is not intended to suggest to Newbies that this is an acceptable method of quitting. I tried it for awhile well before I ever thought seriously about quitting everything and I found it too harsh on my throat - not sure why but I gave it up pretty quickly. Plain fact is this stuff hasn't been around long enough for conclusive studies to show valid evidence either way on vaping. I

I still maintain that you either quit putting shite in your lungs, no matter what the content, or you don't.

I know not every one will agree because there's lots that like to indulge in the leafy weed. Well, we all make choices and live with the results of those choices and I will never judge others for the choices they make because I'm happy to live in one of many free countries where we have the power of choice as individuals!

My recommendation is to just NOPE! Each and ever day. I've got quite a few days in and it's great

What's happening?? It's just me again now! Like Deja Vue LOL

If I was Stewie Tech ....

I'd have a good wank about now!

              NOPE!

Aren't they a hockey team?

Have a GREAT one America!!

Just remember ..... never mix alcohol with fireworks

          Well Done Girl!

20 hours ago, jillar said:

 

Yea you can do that too but on my kindle I can't see what topic anyone is reading that way so I do it the way I said above. I find a lot of good stuff that way. Been doing that ever since qsmb lol

Oh you Nosy-Nellie LOL On my lap-top I can hover my mouse over the persons name and see that they are on the board and it shows what topic they are looking at as well - not that I particularly care. It just shows it anyway.

12 minutes ago, catlover said:

Lmao.... Had a good larfff at this thread.......

Can't believe it's still going? 2 Pages now? Thought it would be a one post thread the gone - lol.

Hi Justine 1990! Welcome to our community You have been given some great advice already by others about distracting yourself in the car. I too did cold turkey. The beginning days are challenging but you will get through them with commitment and determination Any quit smoking symptoms you experience are temporary and will not last forever. The benefits from quitting will last for the rest of your life! Please read all you can on this board. Education about this addiction is key to quitting. Understanding how this addiction works on your brain so you can build tools to fight it with. Stick around here and let us all support you  

Oh Boy! You got this thing on the run now BNE! So happy for you

Steady as she goes now that you're 8 months smoke free! Be sure to reward yourself!

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