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  • R Rob Philpott

    New years resolutions that is. Ah yes time to stop smoking again, its tradition after all, a bit like presents at Christmas and Eggs at Easter. Anybody got any good ones? I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat, and if so was it a good idea? I'm slightly concerned it will be make dull(er).

    Regards, Rob Philpott.

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    Gary R Wheeler
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    January 1, 2011 marks the 20th anniversary that I quit smoking. Starting smoking was the dumbest fucking thing I've ever done, and quitting is one of the smartest.

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      January 1, 2011 marks the 20th anniversary that I quit smoking. Starting smoking was the dumbest fucking thing I've ever done, and quitting is one of the smartest.

      Software Zen: delete this;
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      Rob Philpott
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      Good work Sir. Always impressed by those that have 'kicked the habit'.

      Regards, Rob Philpott.

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        Good work Sir. Always impressed by those that have 'kicked the habit'.

        Regards, Rob Philpott.

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        Gary R Wheeler
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        The thing I realized about quitting was that, if I ever smoked another cigarrette, I would quit-start-quit-start forever. That's just like smoking, with extra guilt on the side. I went cold turkey, and have never smoked since. Of course, you can file this under "there's no non-smoker like an ex-smoker" :rolleyes:. Good luck man, and I hope you make it.

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        • G Gary R Wheeler

          January 1, 2011 marks the 20th anniversary that I quit smoking. Starting smoking was the dumbest fucking thing I've ever done, and quitting is one of the smartest.

          Software Zen: delete this;
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          Igor Kushnarev
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          January 1, 2011 I'm going to quit smoking... :)

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          • R Rob Philpott

            New years resolutions that is. Ah yes time to stop smoking again, its tradition after all, a bit like presents at Christmas and Eggs at Easter. Anybody got any good ones? I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat, and if so was it a good idea? I'm slightly concerned it will be make dull(er).

            Regards, Rob Philpott.

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            realJSOP
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            My only new years resolution - practice.

            ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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            You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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            "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997

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            • I Igor Kushnarev

              January 1, 2011 I'm going to quit smoking... :)

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              Kasson
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              Igor Kushnarev wrote:

              January 1, 2011 I'm going to quit smoking.

              Only on that day or life long.

              With Regards, Kasson

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                January 1, 2011 marks the 20th anniversary that I quit smoking. Starting smoking was the dumbest fucking thing I've ever done, and quitting is one of the smartest.

                Software Zen: delete this;
                Fold With Us![^]

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                Nithin Sundar
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                It's always wonderful to see people who overcome it. :thumbsup:

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                • R Rob Philpott

                  New years resolutions that is. Ah yes time to stop smoking again, its tradition after all, a bit like presents at Christmas and Eggs at Easter. Anybody got any good ones? I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat, and if so was it a good idea? I'm slightly concerned it will be make dull(er).

                  Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                  Kasson
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                  My New year resolutions are : (1) Learning somethings new. (2) Helping others. (3) Get out of Debt. (4)Enjoy life by spending more time with family and friends. (5)Fit in Fitness.

                  With Regards, Kasson

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                    Igor Kushnarev wrote:

                    January 1, 2011 I'm going to quit smoking.

                    Only on that day or life long.

                    With Regards, Kasson

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                    Igor Kushnarev
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                    I hope for all life long... and going to World Gym...

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                      I hope for all life long... and going to World Gym...

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                      Igor Kushnarev wrote:

                      I hope for all life long

                      All the best.if you quit smoking it is good for health and also to the people surrounding you.

                      Igor Kushnarev wrote:

                      going to World Gym...

                      Good and take care of your health.

                      With Regards, Kasson

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                      • R Rob Philpott

                        New years resolutions that is. Ah yes time to stop smoking again, its tradition after all, a bit like presents at Christmas and Eggs at Easter. Anybody got any good ones? I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat, and if so was it a good idea? I'm slightly concerned it will be make dull(er).

                        Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                        Rob Philpott wrote:

                        a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat

                        I have been sober for 9 years now. It is possible to quit something but you have to hit your rock bottom first. Rock bottom is different for everybody and some people die before they hit their rock bottom. I have been off smokes now for 5.5 years. My only vice now is caffeine. I love a good, hot cup of coffee throughout the day. My only advice to heavy drinkers is to get your liver checked out. Even though I have quit the sauce my liver is forever ruined. The liver never heals itself...it will stay damaged to the day you die and there is nothing you can do about it. Very sad. If you are a smoker then same thing, get your lungs x-rayed once a year to check for spots and/or damage.

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                        a whole year on the wagon.

                        If your vice is causing you enough concern that you want to take a whole year off then you should make it a life time off instead. Sorry for preaching. Happy New Year to all and be safe my friends.

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                          Igor Kushnarev wrote:

                          I hope for all life long

                          All the best.if you quit smoking it is good for health and also to the people surrounding you.

                          Igor Kushnarev wrote:

                          going to World Gym...

                          Good and take care of your health.

                          With Regards, Kasson

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                          Igor Kushnarev
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                          Thanks :)

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                            Thanks :)

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                            Kasson
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                            Welcome Always. :)

                            With Regards, Kasson

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                            • R Rob Philpott

                              New years resolutions that is. Ah yes time to stop smoking again, its tradition after all, a bit like presents at Christmas and Eggs at Easter. Anybody got any good ones? I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat, and if so was it a good idea? I'm slightly concerned it will be make dull(er).

                              Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                              Henry Minute
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                              My New Years Resolution Eat, drink, smoke and be merry.

                              Rob Philpott wrote:

                              I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon.

                              What is the point of that? Either give it up or don't. Don't faff about. Did you know that one of the signs of alcoholism is to give it up for a 'period', just to prove that you can?

                              Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”

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                                Rob Philpott wrote:

                                a whole year on the wagon. Has anyone ever attempted such a feat

                                I have been sober for 9 years now. It is possible to quit something but you have to hit your rock bottom first. Rock bottom is different for everybody and some people die before they hit their rock bottom. I have been off smokes now for 5.5 years. My only vice now is caffeine. I love a good, hot cup of coffee throughout the day. My only advice to heavy drinkers is to get your liver checked out. Even though I have quit the sauce my liver is forever ruined. The liver never heals itself...it will stay damaged to the day you die and there is nothing you can do about it. Very sad. If you are a smoker then same thing, get your lungs x-rayed once a year to check for spots and/or damage.

                                Rob Philpott wrote:

                                a whole year on the wagon.

                                If your vice is causing you enough concern that you want to take a whole year off then you should make it a life time off instead. Sorry for preaching. Happy New Year to all and be safe my friends.

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                                Very chastening sound advice there.

                                Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                                • R Rob Philpott

                                  Very chastening sound advice there.

                                  Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                                  Rob Philpott wrote:

                                  Very chastening

                                  I do apologize. It was not my intention to sound judgmental or to chastise you in any way. I am one of those guys that does not like to preach or condemn something because I no longer do it. I was only giving what I think is sage advice to a very serious vice in this world. :)

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                                    My New Years Resolution Eat, drink, smoke and be merry.

                                    Rob Philpott wrote:

                                    I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon.

                                    What is the point of that? Either give it up or don't. Don't faff about. Did you know that one of the signs of alcoholism is to give it up for a 'period', just to prove that you can?

                                    Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”

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                                    Henry Minute wrote:

                                    Did you know that one of the signs of alcoholism is to give it up for a 'period', just to prove that you can?

                                    :confused:

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                                    • I Igor Kushnarev

                                      January 1, 2011 I'm going to quit smoking... :)

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                                      If it helps, some girls won't date smokers. :)

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                                        My New Years Resolution Eat, drink, smoke and be merry.

                                        Rob Philpott wrote:

                                        I was thinking of just using last year's but with one enormous addition - a whole year on the wagon.

                                        What is the point of that? Either give it up or don't. Don't faff about. Did you know that one of the signs of alcoholism is to give it up for a 'period', just to prove that you can?

                                        Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”

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                                        Rob Philpott
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                                        Steady on! I'm starting to feel a little bit defensive now. I don't have a problem and I never drink at home, only socially. Having said that, I'm not very good at a 'swift one' after work, that usually ends up an all night thing. This, I think, is pretty typical of people in my demographic who work long hours in London in a pretty sterile corporate environment - it's good to let your hair down. I've just been thinking for a while that at my age (nearly 40) it might be time to grow up a bit, save some money and avoid the hangover the next day.

                                        Regards, Rob Philpott.

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                                          Rob Philpott wrote:

                                          Very chastening

                                          I do apologize. It was not my intention to sound judgmental or to chastise you in any way. I am one of those guys that does not like to preach or condemn something because I no longer do it. I was only giving what I think is sage advice to a very serious vice in this world. :)

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                                          In this case you have a right to chastise.

                                          Join the cool kids - Come fold with us[^]

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