Jeannie, a monster hug to you. {{{{{{{{{{{{Jeannie}}}}}}}}}}}}} Nearly 2 weeks! Awesome.
Where’s Shayna, Cristi and Lissa? They haven’t checked in today.
Don’t get too uppity, ladies. It’s not over yet.
Get your cute little tushes in here and report.
Hi everyone!!
Jeannie, I have you on my calendar for tomorrow. Don’t go smoking on my day, you hear!
Dave, I’m not a red-head but I’ll be happy to sponsor you. Just pick a day and I’m all yours.
Jeannie, you can have tomorrow. grace, you will sponser me Thursday. I’m still doin OK.
One day, 22 hours, 57 minutes and 59 seconds.
39 cigarettes not smoked,
saving $6.36.
Life saved: 3 hours, 15 minutes.
:::rushes in, not quite breathless anymore:::
Sorry about that! I had my head up my butt yesterday (it goes there a lot, but yesterday it just didn’t feel like coming out), and today I’ve been busy slobbering over the SDMB Men. Yipes! You guys are hot!
Anyway, I’m still not smoking. Nine days. Today I could have, oh so easily. We’re buying a house, and we close Thursday. Spent entirely too much time on the phone today, getting the little nit-picky crap taken care of, and dealing with the major & minor crises that occur when one wishes to do something such as this. After I got done accomplishing every freaking thing, all by myself, successfully, it was all I could do to keep from bumming a smoke off my friend Dan at work. But I didn’t. After I got home, though, I proceeded to eat damn near an entire bag of white corn tortilla chips, and half a jar of Tostitos salsa. I can feel my ass getting bigger as I type. I’ve got to try on my dress that I bought for Chicago. I hope it still fits!
I’m going to bed now. I promised my husband some quality time, or something like that. It’s been so long, I hope I remember how! :eek:
I’m here! I’m here! I’m here!
I’m sooooooooooooooo sorry I’m late!!!
MoosieGirl, you may not realize it, but you were a great sponsor today! I did not smoke for you, sweetie. 
beatle, you just keep cussing all you want. That’s why this topic is here. It’s a @#$%!! hard thing to do, isn’t it? How ya holding up?
weirddave, ROTFLMAO!! I honestly don’t mind sponsoring you as many days as you need. I see that you have the next couple of days accounted for, so as far as I’m concerned you can just rotate me back into the line-up when you have another opening, k? You’re doing just awesome and I’m totally proud of you for getting back into the game.
Jeannie, I hope you can be there, too. That would be so awesome! Screw up her honeymoon, who cares?! <evil grin> And no, I’m chocolate deprived still. When he called me Saturday he said he was sending them that day, but then I realized by the time we hung up the post office would have been closed. That’ll teach me to yack so dang long on the phone. Oops! That’s what I was saving up all my extra life for. Now what am I gonna do? 
Wally, I got so excited and out of breath, with such rapid palpitations of the heart from looking at your picture that I had to go lie down for several hours. I blame my tardiness on you! HA! That’ll teach you to be such a stud! Who loves you best?
Cristi, you hope you remember how? Girlfriend, if you’re that rusty, wanting a cigarette is the least of your worries. LOL! You’re doing great though. You’re dealing with a lot of things that could be potentially dangerous, yet even with the temptation, you’re not smoking. How’s your cold? Are you feeling better? How about the kids? I hope everyone’s well soon!
ruadh, where’s your meter today? I know you wouldn’t smoke now, would you???
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{everybody}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
I’m still smoke free!
2 weeks, one day, 22 hours, 29 minutes and 29 seconds.
191 cigarettes not smoked
Saving $29.64.
Life saved: 15 hours, 55 minutes.
wouldn’t let you down Shayna
Smoke free for: 5 days, 5 hours, 57 minutes
Cigs not smoked: 157
Money saved: £29.83
Still coughing though 
Good Morning everyone!!
Jeannie, today is my day to sponsor you so no smoking on my watch, k?
I have Ultress marked on my schedule for Friday. You still with us hon?
How about Crisi, Dave, Ruadh, Shayna, and beatle? Everyone still using their meters, drinking water, and most importantly, NOT smoking?
Wally!!! I need a hug. I’m sick! :
: I feel like I have a big heavy brick on my chest. It hurts to inhale/exhale and I’m thinking of stopping breathing just to spare my self the agony. LOL ::ouch::
**Purplebear, Zyada, JimB, Jvanhorn, and everyone else **(forgive me if I leave anyone out) I hope y’all have a wonderful day today. Thank you for all your support.
{{{{{{{{{{Grace}}}}}}}}}}}
I hope you feel better soon, hon.
Say, you haven’t been smoking, have you?
{{{{{{{{{{Shayna}}}}}}}}}}} what a sweet thing to say. (Soft soap is 90% lye. So, soft soap me and lie to me some more.)
How’s everybody doing?
Talk to me.
Hi gang! Sorry I’m late! Congratulations Shayna for not smoking yesterday! Woohoo! You rock, girl.
Dave, if you need a sponsor, I’m available.
You guys are really, really amazing. I think this thread should be nominated for the “Classic topics hall of fame”. Yet another reason why I think the SDMB is the best MB out there.
Yep guys, I started Monday, and I’ve stuck to it. No cigs for me. I just went through this four months ago so I know better what to expect. It’s not as hard this time.
I’m proud of you guys!!! You are doing so great.
OK kids, I made the appointment yesterday. I’ll be going to see the doctor next Thursday to get Zyban and hopefully join your ranks soon thereafter. Wish me luck!
Why is this topic on the second page?
Perhaps I’ve been a tad too lenient with you people.
I’m not a person to be trifled with. I studied martial arts with Bruce Lee’s brother, Cur Lee.
Nyuk, nyuk.
Boink. Poke. Slaps slap slap.
Talk to me! 
Hi, everyone!
Grace, I did not smoke for you today.
Wally, thank you for staying on our butts about this. I don’t dare smoke on your watch. Will you sponsor me again tomorrow?
Falcon, I know you said you would sponsor me while you were in Chicago. Remember that? Anyway, you’ll be here Friday, so I will not smoke for you that day.
Cristi, let’s sponsor each other Saturday. We’ll be out together at the meeting. If one of us reaches for a smoke, the other one will give her a smack upside the head. How does that sound?
I am so thankful for all the sponsors and coaches! And I’m so proud of all of the new non-smokers!!!
I have been smoke free for: Two weeks, 38 minutes and 3 seconds.
210 cigarettes not smoked,
Money saved: $42.08.
Life saved: 17 hours, 30 minutes.
Don’t forget, you quitters, that we’re watching you every second! Is that a hand that I see creeping towards a cigarette pack? (down drops the ruler across the knuckles)
We’ll be checking in with you tomorrow. It should be getting easier all the time!
Today on my way to work in the car I was listening to Iggy Pop singing “Lust For Life”, the lyrics of which go (in part)
“No more beating my brains
With the liquor and drugs
…
'Cause of a lust for life”
Replace “liquor and drugs” with “cigarettes”, and there’s a motto that can inspire you!
Howdy all!
I’m wrapping up Day 10. I feel comfortable enough now to offer myself as a sponsor, for anyone that needs one.
Chicago is going to be a trial by fire. There will be much drinking and (hopefully) debauchery, and where there’s (hopefully) debauchery, there’s smokes. I haven’t debauched without cigarettes in 16 years. Could someone tell me how to survive a smoke-free debauch? Thanks!
My kids are pretty much completely over their colds, and I’m just about over mine. Weird thing happened today. I was walking in to the women’s restroom, and there was a lady in there who I used to smoke with. She works in a different department, so I don’t see her alot, but we took our breaks at around the same time. She enquired as to where I’d been lately, and I told her the deal. She was very happy for me and all of that stuff. Anyway, as she walked past me to leave the restroom, I could smell the smoke. This cold I’ve had has prevented me from doing that. Today was the first time. Now, it didn’t offend me. I didn’t think it was stinky, or icky, or anything like that. What I did think, though, was “My Goddess, so that’s what they’re talking about!” Everyone always said that smoking makes your clothes smell like smoke. I never noticed, because I smoked. Now I get it. Is anyone else having these bizarre epiphanies?
Shayna: I eventually remembered what I was doing. Took a minute or so, but my husband didn’t complain.
Shayna - did you not smoke for me today? I hope so, I need all the good karma I can accumulate before tomorrow Actually, I know you are doing great - A Hag could do no less!
Just sitting here trying not to snack and checking in! Everyone sounds like they are doing great!
Cristi, I don’t even remember how to debauch so I am of no help! But I’m sure you will do great!
Shayna and Jeannie, go back and read the beginnings of this thread! Look at how far you guys have come! I am so proud of you–you are so strong!
Wally, your Cur Lee joke–LOL! (I don’t get out much!)
Good work everyone!
Ok, spank me. I deserve it.
No, no, no, not for smoking. For being late yet again. I sowwy.
zyada, you’re darned tootin’ I didn’t smoke for you today. Not on your life. This Hag did not take a drag. Thank you for sponsoring me!!
ruadh, I can’t tell you how proud I am of you. You were the one I was most worried about. I imagine that your cough won’t get better for a while because your lungs are now trying to clear themselves of all the crap you’ve been putting in them. If it doesn’t get better in a couple of weeks though, promise me you’ll go see a doctor, ok? Keep it up - I know you can do it!
Democritus, I am so excited that you are joining us! You and Beeruser should be quitting right about the same time. We’ll be here supporting and sponsoring you!
Dave, where are you? I need to hear from you or I worry. I know you’re doing this though, right? Just go look at that picture of those lungs Arnold posted a couple pages back. That’ll convince you!
Jeannie & Cristi, I wish so much that I could be in Chicago to party with you girls! You will both be amazed at how much easier this will be than you think. Cristi, I can so totally smell smoke on people - a mile away! My friend, Raffi, is installing a network for us at my office and when he came in today to lay the cables, I could smell him as soon as he walked in the door - and it stunk!
Wally, Grace, Arnold, evilbeth, you guys are just too incredible. Day after day and week after week you are right here by our sides seeing us through this. I will never be able to thank you guys enough!
ultress, please check in. I know these past couple of days have to have been hard for you. I just had a brain freeze - am I your sponsor for tomorrow? I have a secret spy glass and I’ll be watching you like a hawk! NO SMOKING!
I’m now convinced that we have lost Chief Crunch and muffinman. I hope they come back some day.
On my way to bed, I’ve now been smoke free for 2 weeks, 2 days, 23 hours, 18 minutes and 15 seconds. 203 cigarettes not smoked, saving $31.57. Life saved: 16 hours, 55 minutes.
And even though this gets easier every day, I still often really want a cigarette. I appreciate all the support here more than I can say.
{{{{{{{{{{Hugs To Everyone}}}}}}}}}}
Cristi, I’m not sure how to survive it, but I’ll have to figure it out myself this weekend (end-of-the-football-season party in Glasgow, a city where people drink and smoke while they’re brushing their teeth). I know it will be difficult but I absolutely plan to stay strong and I know you can too! Just think about how much better you’ll feel the next day without the cigarette hangover to go along with the alcohol hangover.
Listen to me, I sound like an old hand at this
smoke free for: 6 days, 6 hours, 12 minutes, 18 seconds
cigs not smoked: 187
amount saved: £35.53
Yea Jeannie for not smoking yesterday!! Congratulations hon on another smoke free day. Have I told you today how proud I am of you? No? Well, I am. You are doing so great!
Dave, today’s my day. I’ve been very busy at work during the day and unable to check the topic as often as I’d like to. Please know that I am thinking about you today and sending positive non-smoking vibes to you.
Ultress, I’m on deck to be your sponsor tomorrow. I’m starting to send you good energy today to prepare you for tomorrow.
Shayna, Ruadh, and Cristi, you all are doing so great. Keep it up.
I’m so proud of my friends here. You’ve really worked so hard!
Wally hugs work wonders. I’m feeling much better today and I’m convinced it’s because of your hug.