Never thought after smoking for most of my life , and giving up for 5yrs and then starting again (foolishly) that i would be at this stage again . Its going well , and today was a big test for me as i spent the day in the company of keith (brother) who smokes frequently, at the third round of the BTCC at thruxton circuit . After standing beside him and smelling the aroma , breathing in the fumes , i can honestly say....YUK . I smell as if i've been smoking , but i've not even had the desire

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That's awesome Clive. Really well done.

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1996 ST205 UK

Well done Clive keep up the good work.

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Thanks guys , apart from the obvious health benefits it means a saving of £50-£60 a week , which in turn means a bit more to spend on the four .

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Well done.
Erin went from marlborough lights to roll ups as cost was astronimical.
We had a agreement that she was only allowed to smoke after sex but the realised that meant 2 *bleep* a year

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Thats 2 curries a week, plus a few bags of donuts with the change

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Two curries a week i can handle quite easily chris , gonna have to pass on the doughnuts though as thats now the only downside...keeping the bloody appetite in check !

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Really well done Clive

Are you using Lord Mudwater electronic smoker 2000 gti turbo super nitro quitting aids or going full cold turkey

Neither steve , after some discussion with my counsellor it was suggested the best way would probably be a course of patches , consisting of 3 steps/strengths and taking each step down as and when i felt comfortable . What can i say , after going full on cold turkey the first time and not really wanting to go through that again this has been so so easy in comparison . Its still early in the process of course but i'm more than pleased i can be around smokers and actually not crave one . For the cost of one perscription the whole course is provided along with the counselling and other aids if needed , my advice to anyone considering it is, try it , you have nothing to lose and an awful lot to gain .

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Out of interest, are there ANY smokers who actually enjoy smoking and don't want to quit ? I'm not sure I've ever met one.

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Well done indeed sir - terrific effort as it isn't easy quitting.


PMSL
Found those rather messy...kept (blowing the seal on the turbo) leaking
So ended up back on the cancer sticks
I'm now trying Socialites Zero's http://www.socialiteszero.com/index.php/

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1990 White UK Celica ST185 - Project DTM
1997 Cream BMW R1200C (as seen in James Bond "Tomorrow Never Dies")
2005 Jaguar X-type 3.0 Sovereign AWD Automatic
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Yes there are moments when I do enjoy a cigie so it makes it very difficult to quit completely.

I would like to quit for health reasons (apart from the obvious breathing, tasting, it's also because of what will be @£200 worth of dental work).

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1990 White UK Celica ST185 - Project DTM
1997 Cream BMW R1200C (as seen in James Bond "Tomorrow Never Dies")
2005 Jaguar X-type 3.0 Sovereign AWD Automatic
Blood Bikes - https://www.freewheelers.org.uk/

Congratulations, fellow ex-smoker!

When I did smoke, many years ago, I resented the government's efforts to 'encourage' people to quit... But I have to say now I can't think of any good reason why anyone wouldn't. Yes, I have become a smoke-Nazi!

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I think most if not all smokers have enjoyed the habit chris , i mean if they didnt why burn money ? For most though smoking eventually catches up with you , lets face it you are slowly poisoning yourself and as time goes by that is bound to have a detrimental effect . Yes there are some who still deny the now obvious risks associated with smoking and they will continue no matter what , it boils down to attitude and perception really . Its taken me far too long to get where i am now but after a few weeks feel so much better for being here .

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