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Barbara K.



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PostPosted: March 15, 2005 6:28 PM    Post subject: Trip with a Smoker Reply with quote

Very Happy Hi All,

I just want to say that I made out okay on about a 3 1/2 hour trip yesterday to West Virginia with hubby who smokes in the truck. A lot of smoking in the casino and in the hotel room but I still remain smoke free..!! I just told myself each day like some do, that I will not smoke for today and once I did it seemed any urges were only a fleeting thought instead. I am bushed though from my trip back home today and I never sleep well away from home anyway.

I felt bad on my trip though but good at the same time. As soon as I got off a dollar slot machine, a tiny old man kind of humped over, took my place on it and on the 4th dollar he put into the mahince, he hit a $2,000 jackpot! It could have been me had I just stayed there for 4 more pulls!!! The good news though is that, I just think that old people are adorable and if anyone else had to win it, I was glad it was an old man. I can picture the guy buying his great granchildren something with the money. He looked so sweet, I went over to him and told him congratulations. And he smiled at me and thanked me and it reminded me of how much my mom would smile and say the same thing to me or some one else.

Well, I'm getting misty eyed missing my mom so I'd better stop rambling for now.

Blessings,
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mtwilsonranch



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PostPosted: March 15, 2005 7:29 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Way to go Barbara,

you stayed smoke free, be so proud of your self.........

Your story of the old man is very heart warming, smiles do heal.......

Each experience we face without that cigarette, makes us stronger..... You are doing so well with your quit. Keep on keeping and protecting this precious quit of yours Very Happy


Pam

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ms_tapestry



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PostPosted: March 15, 2005 8:59 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats Barbara on staying smoke free. You are rocking this Quit! Cool
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kannprint



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PostPosted: March 15, 2005 9:04 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, Barbara. Weren't you just coughing your head off in the truck? Afraid I would have been. Sounds like you had a good time though. Glad you're home safe and sound.
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PostPosted: March 15, 2005 9:29 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Barbara
congratulations on making through all that smoke! it'll be a long time before i'm ready for anything like that! Of course MA is smoke free, i don't know about the casinos, i've never been to one. maybe with all this money i'm saving!
i'm sorry you didn't win, but i have to agree that old people are adorable and he probably will spend it on great grandchildren.

glad you had a safe trip!

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marw



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PostPosted: March 15, 2005 9:38 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, Barbara,

Just wanted to say another Congrats on your trip! You are being a super quitter, and able to withstand all sorts of temptations! I am very proud of you.

Glad you told the story about the little ole man. I think destiny knows what it is doing, and this was supposed to be. He probably needed this money, and he strengthened you at the same time! Your attitude is wonderful! Very Happy (Much better than wailing and beating your chest, which I might have been tempted to do! Rolling Eyes )

Love to you,
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PostPosted: March 15, 2005 10:22 PM    Post subject: Re: Trip with a Smoker Reply with quote

Barb,

You are awesome girl!!!! I am so proud of you. You have such resolve and focus!!! Very Happy

I love what you said here....

bkking wrote:
I just told myself each day like some do, that I will not smoke for today and once I did it seemed any urges were only a fleeting thought instead.


Facing this addiction face on and then Scowling Demon doesn't have any strength over you!!! Love hearing this! You're rocking and rolling!!!

Even though you didn't win alot of money. To me you've won the best prize ever....."living" life without the smokes...!!!! Cool

Huge Hugs
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Fightn4life



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PostPosted: March 17, 2005 7:09 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, Barbara…you did it, a trip with a smoker. I use to go everywhere with hubby now I find myself backing out of plans traveling because the smoke is gross. I wanted to go to Branson this weekend but changed my mind because I did not want to be trapped. This is sad. Your strength gives me renewed hope. Thanks for this post.

I still don't want to go to Branson for an over night trip.

Shocked Shocked

Sandyz
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Barbara K.



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PostPosted: March 18, 2005 4:32 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy Thanks all,

Sandy, one such trip to West Virginia in 03 I relapsed in the motel room. I've learned to close that back door though. I guess I've had some of enough practices at quitting to get it right this time. I will be very careful this Summer though because I've never gone a whole summer smoke free. I plan to tell myself every day that I will not smoke for today though, and to also tell my self when the thought of relapsing hits me, not one puff, Ever..!!

Many Blessings to all,
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Blessings,
Barbara K.
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PostPosted: March 18, 2005 10:05 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Barbara - for the summer, just keep telling yourself how great the flowers, trees, and grass are going to smell. Smile

Kris
Seven months, one week, three days, 7 hours, 31 minutes and 48 seconds. 4446 cigarettes not smoked, saving $889.42. Life saved: 2 weeks, 1 day, 10 hours, 30 minutes.
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Barbara K.



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PostPosted: March 20, 2005 3:02 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy Thanks Kris,

You are so right.

Blessings,
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Blessings,
Barbara K.
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