Hopeful news to ex-smokers everywhere

Penelope_Grey · 03-22-08, 08:12 AM

Just thought I would share an experience I had.

For a while I thought, "oh I miss having a puff" and "Oh I'd really love to smoke a Don Tomas about now" and "I only used to smoke on a weekend, where is the harm?"

In short, how am I going to cope?

LAst week, I was in town and there was a few things I experienced that really really convinced me to keep mine lungs pure.

1) There was this woman, she was middle aged, but she looked absolutely minging and it was clear that years of smoking had took their toll on her. Her skin and hair looked ****.

2) I actually got near enough to said woman to catch a waft of smoke into my general area and my immediate reaction was... "ewww" Seriously!

She was smoking a menthol cigarette and I actually was quite partial to menthol cigarettes so for me to recoil and go "ewww" I cannot help but think I have turned a corner.

And questions like the above no longer fill my mind.

Letum · 03-22-08, 09:03 AM

Congrats!

Trex · 03-22-08, 10:59 AM

Good on ya, sis! It takes a lot of guts to quit, but the results are worth it. Just for one, look at that magnificent beer gut I have grown since I quit! (Just kidding.)

Best of luck!

STEED · 03-22-08, 12:10 PM

So you joined us ex-smokers, you do know you just upset Gordon Brown who now as to put another 1p on cigars.

Phase one complete now you got to stay off them for life.

Congratulations.

kiwi_2005 · 03-22-08, 12:26 PM

I gave up smoking cigs few months back after 20+ yrs of puffing my lungs out, but i still love the smell of tobbaco smoke I dont think i would ever hate it. I may like the smell but im not tempted to want one.

Jimbuna · 03-22-08, 01:14 PM

Well done Pen....don't forget to vote for STEED at the next Genaral Election.

He's standing in for Screaming Lord Sutch

Stealth Hunter · 03-23-08, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Well done Pen....don't forget to vote for STEED at the next Genaral Election.

He's standing in for Screaming Lord Sutch

OH MY GOD... who wears a YELLOW button on a SILVER hat, I mean honestly people. Jesus Christ, I thought we had more taste on this forum, but it appears that I was VERY wrong... very wrong, indeed...

And congrats, Penelope, on quitting. I'm going to need an experience like yours to give up cigars, but I don't think it will really do much given the current circumstances.

Onkel Neal · 03-23-08, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penelope_Grey

2) I actually got near enough to said woman to catch a waft of smoke into my general area and my immediate reaction was... "ewww" Seriously!

Yep, worse than 4 day old BO. Congrats, you have turned a corner indeed.

Kapitan · 03-23-08, 05:00 PM

I smoke for a reason and the reason is stupid but i aint gunna supply it.

Skybird · 03-23-08, 07:23 PM

Remember our bitter conversation some months ago, Pen? Nevertheless, something good has come from it! Congrats for having become clean!

Penelope_Grey · 03-23-08, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Remember our bitter conversation some months ago, Pen? Nevertheless, something good has come from it! Congrats for having become clean!

I do yes.

I wanted to clip yer wings for it an all!

Then again... I can't believe the money I am saving!

HunterICX · 03-23-08, 07:37 PM

Glad to see you doing fine, penny

as you knew that I quit smoking around the same time (September '07 after 4 yrs of puffing away) and meself I'm doing very well, was very nice in the begin to have someone (you) who was doing the same thing quiting the bad habbit, the supportive conversations on teamspeak where really helpfull.
had less issues with the ''Why did I quit'' thing, but when I have it...I just tell myself ''its not worth it''

I dont bother myself with smokers when they are around me, but I slapped me face when in a Restaurant and there was a smoker next to me...Discusting!!!! that smell almost ruined me apetite

but I remember doing the same when I was a Smoker so

stupid me.

ah yes, and the money saving is good too.

HunterICX

03-22-08, 08:12 AM	#1
Penelope_Grey Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,893 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hopeful news to ex-smokers everywhere Just thought I would share an experience I had. For a while I thought, "oh I miss having a puff" and "Oh I'd really love to smoke a Don Tomas about now" and "I only used to smoke on a weekend, where is the harm?" In short, how am I going to cope? LAst week, I was in town and there was a few things I experienced that really really convinced me to keep mine lungs pure. 1) There was this woman, she was middle aged, but she looked absolutely minging and it was clear that years of smoking had took their toll on her. Her skin and hair looked **. 2) I actually got near enough to said woman to catch a waft of smoke into my general area and my immediate reaction was... "ewww" Seriously! She was smoking a menthol cigarette and I actually was quite partial to menthol cigarettes so for me to recoil and go "ewww" I cannot help but think I have turned a corner. And questions like the above no longer fill my mind. __________________ I SURVIVED THE FIRST EVER SUBSIM WEREWOLF HUNT - and... I actually won the game for the humans too!**

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03-22-08, 12:10 PM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	So you joined us ex-smokers, you do know you just upset Gordon Brown who now as to put another 1p on cigars. Phase one complete now you got to stay off them for life. Congratulations. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I gave up smoking cigs few months back after 20+ yrs of puffing my lungs out, but i still love the smell of tobbaco smoke I dont think i would ever hate it. I may like the smell but im not tempted to want one. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Well done Pen....don't forget to vote for STEED at the next Genaral Election. He's standing in for Screaming Lord Sutch __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Trex Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 262 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good on ya, sis! It takes a lot of guts to quit, but the results are worth it. Just for one, look at that magnificent beer gut I have grown since I quit! (Just kidding.) Best of luck!

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Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	I smoke for a reason and the reason is stupid but i aint gunna supply it. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Remember our bitter conversation some months ago, Pen? Nevertheless, something good has come from it! Congrats for having become clean! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-23-08, 07:37 PM	#12
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Glad to see you doing fine, penny as you knew that I quit smoking around the same time (September '07 after 4 yrs of puffing away) and meself I'm doing very well, was very nice in the begin to have someone (you) who was doing the same thing quiting the bad habbit, the supportive conversations on teamspeak where really helpfull. had less issues with the ''Why did I quit'' thing, but when I have it...I just tell myself ''its not worth it'' I dont bother myself with smokers when they are around me, but I slapped me face when in a Restaurant and there was a smoker next to me...Discusting!!!! that smell almost ruined me apetite but I remember doing the same when I was a Smoker so stupid me. ah yes, and the money saving is good too. HunterICX __________________