Well...........6 months ago today..........

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I smoked my last cigarette. I won't promise anyone including myself that I won't have one 10 minutes from now. But....with the aid of nicotene laced gum it's been 6 months today. I smoked cigarettes for 41 years. The last 30 I was smoking a pack and a half a day. I've only gained 1 pound for each cigarette I haven't smoked.... and I've not killed anyone .......yet!

[John Kain]

Congrats!

The battle is in your head now, and will be for the rest of your life. Smoking is as much physical as it is psychological. It's YOUR decision to smoke or not to. It will never be easy, and thinking as such is only a myth. Stopping is the first step. Rejecting the lifestyle (and it is) is the next. You are doing great!

You are well on your way, and I applaud you and your efforts to defeat the habit. Never, ever, ever, let your guard down.

Again, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Joe Mioux]

Congratulations Ken!

I suppose all that spinning stuff has kept you mind off the cigs....

Keep it up!

Joe

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Thanks guys.....


Joe....you're right.......the spinny stuff has helped. The LOML has let me spend my cigarette money on turning tools and supplies.

Someday I hope to get my shop finished!

[John Kain]

Thanks guys.....


Joe....you're right.......the spinny stuff has helped. The LOML has let me spend my cigarette money on turning tools and supplies.

Someday I hope to get my shop finished!

Ofcourse, positive reward helps, huh?

[Scott Donley]

Big time Congratulations Ken

[Karl Laustrup]

Someday I hope to get my shop finished!

In my lifetime Ken????

Congrats on the not smoking. It will get easier as time goes by. Hang in there.

Have you done the dishes recently?

Karl

[Dennis Peacock]

You GO Ken..!!!!! Stay strong buddy, you're doing GREAT!!!!

[Michael Stafford]

The LOML has let me spend my cigarette money on turning tools and supplies.

Ken, my wife presented me with a check after I had not smoked for a year. It represented all money that did not go up in smoke for one year. I am embarrassed to say it was close to $2000 if that will give you an idea how many cigarettes I was smoking. This November it will be 6 years for me. I hope you can continue to be smoke free. The spin crack addiction is expensive but I think it is better for your health.

[Rick Doyle]

congratulaltions, ken. can't wait to see what tools you get with all the money you're saving - not to mention the best rewards of your good health!

[Ted Jay]

Thanks guys.....


Joe....you're right.......the spinny stuff has helped. The LOML has let me spend my cigarette money on turning tools and supplies.

Someday I hope to get my shop finished!

Congrats Ken, It does get better! My quit date was two years in Feb, and I quit "cold turkey". It's all about keeping your hands busy on other things. Keep it up.
Ted

[Larry Norton]

Hey, Ken! You're doing a great job!You are no longer PAYING to kill yourself!

I quit over 25 years ago when they got up to $1 a pack. And yes, even now, there are times when I still want one.

It's great that you are using the money for tools. At about $5.50 a day, you're saving $165.00 a month! That's about $2,000 a year.

Keep up the great work. When you decide you really want a cigarette, go to your shop and do something, even if it's cleaning up. Anything to keep your mind off it.

[Joe Tonich]

Congrats Ken....BTDT 8 years ago on my oldest sons birthday. 4-5 packs a day.... Won't be easy, but stay strong. I still get a hankerin' for one after supper. You can do it.

[Wes Bischel]

Big, big congratulations to you Ken! It's got to be hard, but it is worth it.

Wes

[Mark Cothren]

Good goin', Ken! Keep it up!