boetie Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Good going Rosario - keep us posted, you've got alot of people monitoring your progress. Now that the Orbx products are cheaper you've got more rewards. I bet cigarettes haven't come down in price!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 when they are 12 months old - they will acquire classic status - maybe then BAT will reduce the price and at the same time pigs will sprout wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewit Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Good Luck to yer I have been smoking since I was 9 yep 9 I'm now 65 and have tried to stop smoking for 30 yrs If ever you get the craving talk to some one I did't Those thing just were not done in my time We hadn't the savvy your generation have or the Help Here in the UK you can get all kinds of aids to help quit for free But the goverment still wont ban the backie They get too much tax from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Ok this has been a really encouraging thread. I have tried unsuccessfully for the past three years to give up smoking. But since New Year's Eve i have only smoked at the pub three times and I had my last smoke two days ago. I'll report back in 12 days when I get over the two week "hump". Now ... What will my 'reward' be? I can get all the Orbx stuff really cheap LOL! So how's it going John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeTops Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I am so glad I read through this post again after many days. Those of you who have posted about quitting, I offer hearty encouragement. I have never smoked but I endure the stench everday on the sidewalk in the city. Those of you who are trying to add some humour with double meaning jokes are probably not helping these guys go through a really hard time. Be kind and thoughtful. JV, the best reward you can give yourself is not anything of material, but of feeling healthy and being a better companion to all you love and cherish. This is an amazing collection of positive willpower. Keep up the effort guys and well done. Maybe some more will join in the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushpounder Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I quit cold turkey 2 years-3 months ago. I smoked from 1972 to 2010. I did the same thing you did - substitute habits. I now buy simming or plastic models, paint, add-on parts, etc. Much healthier!!!! Good luck!!! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosariomanzo Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 One month! (and february will be shorter, lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Rosario, Congratulations! This is a really big milestone. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martytoon Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Well done and keep it up. I reckon that is 4.50 x 31 = 139.50 euros saved. That's a few orbx sceneries! I gave up from 20 a day two and half years ago. Fortunately none of my friends smoked and pubs and bars in the UK are all some free so was never tempted in those situations. Biggest hurdle was driving, which I do a lot of for work. My coffee and chewing gum consumption did go up a lot initially to compensate but after I lost the feeling of "needing" a smoke I cut back on the coffee and gum. Perhaps the only advice I would offer is that if you are ever tempted to have "just the one" because its a bad day, please do everything you can to resist. That one will probably lead you to 5, 10 and back to 20. As I say 2 years on for me and I love having cash in my pocket, not having that smoke smell on my clothes and hair - and generally feeling much healthier. Keep strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 One month That's awesome mate! Well done - it must have taken some amazing will power. Keep going..........................and going.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Congratulations Rosario! Indeed: Keep going on! You can be assured: It will get easier and easier the longer You do not smoke! Instead and as many have pointed out here above too: You will simply not be missing smoking at all one day! All the best to You as well John! You won't regret undertaking this step! I have been smoking too and sure: I have no right at all to tell anyone what to do or not to do. So please no misunderstanding here. But when judging from my personal experience i can at least say: Having given up smoking noticeably changed my life to the better. Also as far as i can tell from others and as it can be seen here too, when browsing through all the many replies: Everyone who quit smoking never ever regreted to have undertaken this step! So: Keep on going too, by giving it up! Cheers, Christoph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosariomanzo Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thank you for continuous support guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepdx Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Good luck, Rosario Manzo I started in 1966. Quit cold turkey, 5 months, 2 weeks ago, give or take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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