Kris

You are correct!!! YOU WON, you have quit smoking. What prize would you like? K

Owwwwweeeeee! That would burn! lol K

I am in Texas, and the real estate market has gone crazy here too. My son started working on getting a real estate license after the pandemic hit. How funny, to spend so much money on a college degree (trust me I am not laughing) to see him forced to change careers. He is still working full time at his chosen profession (professional trainer) although things got really slow for a while. He thought it would be good to have a back up plan. The homes that are put up for sale go very fast, way over asking and always a bidding war. My home is paid off and I could make a small fortune but I would spend almost all of it to find a smaller home. K

Our temp has stayed under 100f for the most part, We have also been having some rain that helps keep the heat down. I could not go without AC, the few times it went out, I was off to family or nearest hotel. That is common here with the heat. We even set up emergency shelters where people can go to cool down and /or stay overnight in the shelters. We lose people to the heat every year, mostly elderly or homeless. It is horrible!! K

Okay, I really should be asleep but alas someone slipped toothpicks in my eyes and I can't get them out. Might as well type. K

We will be waiting for anyone that wants to join, I knew someday I would need a minivan. Who ever has the biggest vehicle will have to drive. K

Thanks D2, It has been a joy, there are a few of us I call the oldtimers. I have been here 27 years. There are those who have been here longer and them there are the many special people we have lost over that time. Our little street only has 12 homes and we have had as many deaths over the years. Four couples that were here original owners of their homes and I few like me that were widowed over the years. Many of them the reason I have stayed after my husband passed. I should not be here in this great big house all alone, I should let it go to a young family but I can't bear the thought of leaving. One of the reasons we bought it was, if our parents were to need care, we would have the space to provide for them. The only one that had to come was my Mom (who already been moved to the next street over) and this was after my husband had passed. There for a little while I had four generations together in this house. Bet you did not expect such a long answer. That is what insomnia does for you. K

my new topic was "And now for something completely different" I said someone will know where this phrase comes from. I then discussed my love of old movies. No one told be where that phrase came from. Oh please don't goggle it, someone knows, so I ask again give people a chance to answer. K

Yes!!!! the Long Long trailer is one of my favorites. My husband used to tease me because everywhere we went I had to bring something back. Also love Yours, Mine and Ours. What about Doris day in With Six You Get Eggrolls and Please Don't Eat the Daisys I never had a friend who liked to watch old movies. Something I would do with my Mom, she passed at 90 years old but till the end liked to do this. K

Has anyone told you yet that you are an amazing, kind hearted and helpful person. I don't really know you, we will most likely never meet but I think this applies past this board. I hope this gives you pride and joy to know how many people you help everyday. You make a difference in the world! K

No they can't, but they can be used for search and seizure of any tobacco product in your possession. Then you will taken promptly to the pizza joint take over location in your area for the duration of the weekend. You will then be released to a responsible adult that will assure you are not allowed to have permanent residence in a bowling alley. K

Right !Just what you said,(I STILL TALK TO MUCH) I may not understand but as long as it gets you to participate and get the help you need. That is the most important thing, if you use the site you will find the support and info you need to QUIT. K

I am so happy I finally am getting it but I still think we should take over a pizza joint. Let's wait for the weekend, our curfew will be later! K 1

Katgirl, I am still trying to understand the badge thing to. I think as jillar explained it is some kind of incentive to participate. I don't know may be the company that owns or runs the sight can see from the so called back door how many people view but don't post. I do not understand, why that is important. If people need help and support they will post. I will say that people might see the badges and feel better about talking to people that have them thinking that they are more experienced. Makes no sense to me, I have badges and I don't have any experience on this board except being lucky enough that the members have been willing to take me in, give support and advice. The way I see it is we are all after the same thing to quit smoking, regain our health and our life. K

Where I come from I may be planning a bank robbery, a diamond heist or the take over of a pizza joint. Let's go with the third. I hope it means that I am being supportive and wish the best for all of you because you have given the best to me. Thanks Kris

Katgirl, I am soooooo jealous of you. I only have one child and one grandchild with everything you have going on I am surprised you can even take a breath. I know you won't waste any more of those on cigarettes. You will use them to help your grandchildren blow out birthday candles. K

Great job Robbie, I am only 11 days in to the quit and I am thrilled with myself. Ask anyone on the board,, I am having some severe struggles but I am going to do this and so are you. See I had to back up and start typing again, I was going to type IF I get to 80 days but I am not an IF, I am a when. So WE are going to do this as long as it takes! K

Julia, I am so sorry you are going thru this after 2 1/2 months with your quit. I am only in 11 days, I am using a NRT, lozenges. I thought these would do better than the patch, it felt I might have more control over my step down. I have already started and find I can go 4 or 5 hours. What I am doing is putting the lozenge in my mouth, setting the kitchen timer of 2 minutes and then I take it out and put it on a saucer. When I get anxious couple to few hours later, repeat the procedure. I feel this is working pretty good for me so far. I do get very agitated at times. I suffer from depression anyway so was already on medication. I do not know your situation but if you are new to antidepressants if can take a few times (different medications that agree and work for you) you might just need a different med or adjustment in dosage. I will say I have encountered kick back from my insurance carrier because they don't want to keep paying for different meds till you find the right one. I am sorry but sounds like the Doc does not want to battle them to help you find the right med. It also sounds like the patch might not be the right NRT for you. Keep researching, if you feel the Doc is not paying attention or does not want to help, you may have to fight the insurance or consider changing Docs. It is like non-smokers have no idea how painful and difficult it is for us to quit. That angers me most of all. Don't judge us when you have no f........... idea. K

okay you guys ,your messing with me, I got to a point one time I just quit washing the socks for a couple of weeks. I trashed all the dirty ones and every one still in the dresser drawers I threw away. Went to the store and bought everyone new socks and what happened. The whole thing started again. Sometimes a girl just can't get head of the laundry. My husband used to come home and catch me doing his socks and underwear and say "don't chap my ass" in other words I always had to double rinse those things for him. Okay the Tupperware, did you realize how very popular this used to be. When my Mom got sick and I brought her to my home to take care of her, all of her things had to come to including her tupperware. I have bowls without lids and lids with out bowls, did not matter, had to keep it. I now have VINTAGE tupperware cannisters in lovely Harvest Gold and feel lucky to have them every time I go in the kitchen. I have many other pieces that I still keep even if I don't have the matching bowl or lid. I might find them at garage or estate sales. Start your own collection, vintage is hot K

Yes!!!! the Long Long trailer is one of my favorites. My husband used to tease me because everywhere we went I had to bring something back. Also love Yours, Mine and Ours. What about Doris day in With Six You Get Eggrolls and Please Don't Eat the Daisys I never had a friend who liked to watch old movies. Something I would do with my Mom, she passed at 90 years old but till the end liked to do this. K

I must agree Mee, McClinctock also one of my favorites. I was told that John Wayne had certain actors that he liked to work with. You will see some of these people again and again in his movies. Maureen O'Hara was one of his favorites and a K close friend as well. I do enjoy old movies all all types as well and enjoy watching TCM (Turner Classic Movies) I would think this channel would be available all over the country. I find that the dramas and mystery movies out perform a lot of what is out there today. It is nice to watch things that do not involve a lot of crap that is not needed, they focus on the story line and the actors performance.. and most of all leave out the loud interfering music. (I suffer from migraines). K

Kate18, I am so very sorry for your loss, we all experience grief in a different way and know I am learning that we do the same when we find the strength to quit. With out the people here I think I would have already failed, I am so grateful they tolerate the crazy me. K

Jillar, I don't know if group therapy exists for this either, but I did do group for anxiety about 30 years ago and it did help. I may just have to work one on one. unless some of you or me fly some where and start our own. Hey D2, I already have that covered. The next door neighbors already bring me things now, brisket, blueberry muffins, chicken salad etc K

Dear Boo, You have much to teach me Obi-wan. I am not really into the spaghetti westerns, but I will watch those. I don't really know about the directors, I just know what I like. I like all the John Wayne movies you listed plus Big Jake (my son is named Jacob), ( I think this is the one where he had the dog named dog and would kill every mothers son if his grandson was hurt) (now the way you would do if anyone hurts your baby girl), and everyone thought he was dead....."not hardly." The Shootist with Ron Howard in my opinion was great. In real life knowing the end was near and doing this role. I am also very fond of The Cowboys, a movie all boys should watch to learn about hard work, team work, honesty and bravery and respect. if you have not seen The Quiet Man please get it or I can send you my copy...a great rom-com. K I

Dear Abby, I am still confused about the "stinking badges" and I am more than happy to let Jillar and Doreen to keep on keeping on with their thing. I can confirm that D2 is good at conversation and I did get my bread to the neighbors today. I will try to stay up all night and play if you three want to but I have an early morning visit to the doctor. Are ya'll just funning me? If you are I will torture you when I learn the rules. K