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It kinda really makes The Sarge angry with himself that he put it off - waited 27 years ... for this? This? Easy Peasy

Easy Peasy, right? ;)

Every time The Sarge has entered this conversation, the discourse has turned to well meaning folks informing The Sarge that, No, he really didn't like smoking when Yes, in fact, he did. Every time. The Sarge is happy to watch the mast drop over the horizon on that one. He will gladly let it sail away [1] ... Easy Peasy FOOTNOTE: [1] and if your respect for him goes with it, then so be it.

Even if cut in half, it's still an impressive number. Just sayin' ... Easy Peasy

I'll bet Bill Knapp, The Harpie, and Just Jack are eating up multiple dozens of those by themselves via anonymous proxies. It's how The Sarge would be checking things out. Add in tens or dozens for search engines, bots, etc. ... You're probably down to half the actual number. Easy Peasy EDIT: Spelling

No, but The Sarge has been through this discussion a dozen times in the past 3 years where folks see fit tell him exactly what he does and does not like (all of my what) and sees no point in having it again. He liked / enjoyed smoking. He gave you two reasons (taste, smell) and that is enough to back up the statement regarding Sarge's enjoyment of the cigarette. It is quite possible to both enjoy it, and know that it is bad for you. They are not a mutually exclusive state of affairs (see Da Pizza Pie above) Easy Peasy

Not really ... Easy Peasy

Exactly! But due to The Sarge's dietary restrictions, he has to burn a CheaterDay™ on pizza and only getza da pizza pie about one every other month. Used to be 3 or 4 a week. now it's about 4 a year. Easy Peasy

For one - the taste. The Sarge still quite enjoys the smell - especially those flavored (cherry pipe tobacco) versions. Dried tobacco leaves still smell just as good to The Sarge as he imagines fresh ground coffee beans appeal to you, O Great Connoisuer Of The Coffee. Easy Peasy

Wait - what? You can do that? Just one? Where do you live? They only sell packs of 20 where The Sarge lives. Easy Peasy

Contrary to popular belief 'round these forums, some of us actually did enjoy 'em - The Sarge being a prime example thereof. He does, however subscribe to the "They do nothing good for you" theory, but that doesn't mean he didn't enjoy them. He likes a Double Pepperoni Triple Meat Bacon Topper With Extra Cheese and Extra Grease in exactly the same way and it ain't no good for him neither. They are not mutually exclusive. You can actually like something that does nothing good for you. Easy Peasy

That's a problem? Just keep goin' 'til empty. No problem. Easy Peasy

The Sarge would like it known that he walks between the rows. Easy Peasy

Partial danglers allowed? :P Easy Peasy

Whiskey Party FTW! Easy Peasy

The Truth is always a valid defense in every legal situation ... and quite effective in libel/slander/and-the-like cases, too. The Sarge saw nothing but truth in any of the hidden/deleted posts. No sense in beating the horse anymore. :) Easy Peasy

You can't keep folks from doing that. If one can see it, one can copy it. The music industry has been trying (quite unsuccessfully) to do such for 2 decades now and stepping on their d!cks the whole way. Let it be what it is. Easy Peasy

The Sarge doesn't feel the need to "cheer up". Both the highs AND the lows in life need to be fully experienced. Easy Peasy

So now entire threads are hitting the cutting room floor. Niiice ... Keep up the good work, boss, you'll end up the very thing you were trying not to be. Easy Peasy

Sigh ... but there is. There is. It's called the "Do No Smoke" method. It's the *only* method that works and here's the kicker: it's GUARANTEED to work every time. Every. Time. Easy Peasy

LOL "Real Addicts" As if your addiction is somehow ... special. Easy Peasy

The Sarge started climbing about the same time he quit so ... No. No saved money - but a metric crap-ton of climbing gear and plane tickets to climbing locations were bought and paid for with money that would have gone to Phillip Morris. Running shoes and races really rack up the $$$, too. $6000 ! Richy Rich

The worm has yet to turn for you ... But it will. It will. Easy Peasy

The Sarge chuckles to himself ... Easy Peasy