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May 14, 2013, 01:01:16 AM
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bondobill

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Day 12
« on: May 14, 2013, 01:01:16 AM »
This be day 12 since I have not had a smoke.
After better than 40 years of puffing I have had enough
Fed tax is $1.01 per pack, Wa.state tax is $3.02 per pack plus another 8.9% sales tax  on top of all the other taxes making for better than $5.00 per pack in taxes.
Wa. state is talking about adding another .80 cents and DC wants to add another .94 cents in taxes.

These tax and spend bastards ain't getting no more blood out of this turnip.......

I QUIT!!!!

Seriously .....
I have tried quitting before...never made it more than 12 hours.
Only thing different this time is....ever time I think of stopping to get a pack of smokes, instead of thinking about what it is doing to my health....I think about the 5 bucks I won't be letting someone in Olympia or DC piss away .

It's working for me   :pirat:
Forgive me guys :(  I've been a wee bit grumpy lately :bounce:

Bill
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May 14, 2013, 05:12:49 AM
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RickK

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Re: Day 12
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2013, 05:12:49 AM »
12 days - you have it licked  :cheers:
Now you just need to fight it 3 seconds at a time since the urges last about 3 seconds.  It'll take a while for those to go away but it gets easier.

Congrats Bill. Been there done that also, and made it 10 years ago.
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Rick
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May 14, 2013, 07:24:58 AM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2013, 07:24:58 AM »
Bill..

Congrats!!  Be strong brother!!!!!  Think about all that extra gas you can put in your boat now!!  hahah..

Bruce
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May 14, 2013, 08:32:10 AM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2013, 08:32:10 AM »
Congrats!!

And glad you're back too! :cheers:
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May 14, 2013, 10:58:31 AM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2013, 10:58:31 AM »
It's going on day 13  :cheers:
Thanks for the encouragement guys..Lord knows I am going to need it.

Your right Scotty, I have not been around much lately...been trying to stay busy, keeps my mind off of smoking.
Life should start slowing down here shortly, shop is coming into our slow season, Brent car is getting closer to getting on the road, he should be driving it in about a month. When that's done it will free up every night and weekend. :D
Got most of my spring yard work done.
About time to start paying some attention to the old boat, she's been ignored for 2 months now.  :cry:

Thanks  :cheers:

Bill
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May 14, 2013, 04:32:18 PM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2013, 04:32:18 PM »
Great going not a easy thing to do. keep up the good work its worth the fight.
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May 14, 2013, 09:26:29 PM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2013, 09:26:29 PM »
Keep it up!  How the hell am I supposed to pick your brain if you die of lung cancer?  Seriously, though, good for you!!!
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May 15, 2013, 12:51:43 AM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2013, 12:51:43 AM »
Quote from: "Curious"
Keep it up!  How the hell am I supposed to pick your brain if you die of lung cancer?  Seriously, though, good for you!!!
Thanks Dan
Actually..... I always figured paint fumes would kill me long before smoking would.

I finally realized...

paint fumes ......
make me money  :D

Smoke...
Makes me broke  :roll:
 :cheers:
Bill
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"There is no such thing as a good tax."

"We contend that for a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle."

- Winston Churchill

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May 15, 2013, 07:27:11 AM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2013, 07:27:11 AM »
That's great Bill, keep it up! I know how you feel, I was a pack a day smoker for many many years and today is 125 days no tobacco for me.

Stick with it, it's the best thing you can do for yourself and family.

Thanks to my wife for sticking by me on this, she has been a real trooper!
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May 15, 2013, 08:36:56 AM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2013, 08:36:56 AM »
Good luck Bill. :salut:

I tend to relate very well to individuals who are trying to kick an addiction.
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May 15, 2013, 02:26:28 PM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2013, 02:26:28 PM »
:cheers:  :cheers:  :salut:
My hat is off sir!!!!  That is a huge step to take and COPD is a total beeeech too.  My Mom was 3 packs a day for 30 years and went cold turkey.. Her lungs cleared up and she could out work us all and had a nose for cigarette smoke that was any devious kids nightmare, no sneaking butts for us..

Keep up the good work, we're pulling for you!
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May 15, 2013, 03:25:53 PM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2013, 03:25:53 PM »
Quote from: "dburr"
... had a nose for cigarette smoke that was any devious kids nightmare, no sneaking butts for us..

Keep up the good work, we're pulling for you!

Personally, I can smell a fly farting at 50 yards out.

I eat something for breakfast everyday now, I used to only have coffee.

Food is so good my mouth waters frequently throughout the day.

I'm a good 13 pounds heavier than ever before.

None of my clothes fit anymore.

I feel amazing, I sleep better than ever!

I think it was easier to bury my dog when he died back in '92 than it is to quit for good.

The list goes on....


See Bill, lots of stuff to look forward to, hang in there baby!  :afro:
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May 15, 2013, 07:38:09 PM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2013, 07:38:09 PM »
Just remember - fight it 3 seconds at a time.  Much easier that way.
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Rick
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May 15, 2013, 07:39:13 PM
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2013, 07:39:13 PM »
I have been off of them since March 1.  Hang in there.
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Re: Day 12
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2013, 10:54:25 PM »
Day 14 ....still a go :D
Thanks guys.....this be a SOB
Chewed nicoret for a while....taste like chit and gives me the hiccups
Besides that,kept bitting the inside of my left cheek...quit that crap...got tired of the taste of blood
Rick...you are right on with the 3 second urge....how long does that last
JJ.....does it get easier after 2 weeks.

I never thought I would make it this long

Thanks guys

Bill
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