The Bubbo wrote on 25 May 2006 in rec.food.cooking
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Sheldon said:
The Bubbo wrote: > > I've got myself down to 2-3 a day, mostly just to smoke with > friends.
That is like so blond, dudette.
Sheldon
so...like...totally I'll admit I have a weird relationship with cigarettes, I can go days or weeks without them and not even notice and then just decide to have one or two. I never really decide to quit or start up. I smoke when I smoke because I enjoy it. Just recently, I finished off a pack and hadn't gotten around to getting more. Since I was off work all last week I didn't really have anyone to get any from anyway. Then on Saturday I found a pack that I bought and then forgot about. I didn't miss smoking, but I don't really have a problem with it when I do.
The only time I really have a problem is when we're at bars. A year ago they passed a law banning smoking in all restaurants and bars. It's very strange t me to have the vodka tonic in one hand but no cigarette in the other.
Get a self help book...look up addictions and that river in Egypt...Denial!
Sure even I said that...I was a 3 pack a day man in my time. It took lung diease to stop me...what will it take to stop you? Trust me you won't want to stop the way I was force to. Plus if you're a diabetic...95% of smoking type 2's have a limb removed. Won't that look cute in a bathing suit or running around with the grandkids.
I talked to the doctor about it, she's of the opinion that 2-3 cigaretts a day and the fact that I can go days or weeks between smoking without noticing means it's really not a big deal.
if i were still at the pack a day like I was earlier, then she'd be concerned but she says I'm fine
-- ..:Heather:. www.velvet-c.com Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!
On Thu 25 May 2006 08:12:10p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Melba's Jammin'?
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Futz. If you'da skipped the vinegar and oil and onion and laid those radish slices on some buttered bread, and sprinkled with a titch of salt, your disposition would be a helluva lot better than it is now. "-) IBeProud.
Oh, I love radish sandwiches. Did you ever have those huge black radishes in a sandwich? I always put them on a dark rye or pumpernickel with unsalted butter, then a sprinkle of salt as you said.
The only time I really have a problem is when we're at bars. A year ago they passed a law banning smoking in all restaurants and bars. It's very strange t me to have the vodka tonic in one hand but no cigarette in the other.
Get a grip. Try cutting out booze AND cigarettes -- it's just in your neurons kicking in, a habit. Consider it as such. Don't make it bigger than it is. DeeDee
I talked to the doctor about it, she's of the opinion that 2-3 cigaretts a day and the fact that I can go days or weeks between smoking without noticing means it's really not a big deal.
if i were still at the pack a day like I was earlier, then she'd be concerned but she says I'm fine
-- .:Heather:.
I've read and heard of studies that as little as 1 cigarette a day is harmful. I don't know how they can distinguish between 1 and 2 and 3 a day. But why not stop altogether. Seems like a good time. Smoking is such a burden in more ways than we can count. Non-smoker 18 years. Dee Dee
"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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On Thu 25 May 2006 08:12:10p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Melba's Jammin'?
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Futz. If you'da skipped the vinegar and oil and onion and laid those radish slices on some buttered bread, and sprinkled with a titch of salt, your disposition would be a helluva lot better than it is now. "-) IBeProud.
Oh, I love radish sandwiches. Did you ever have those huge black radishes in a sandwich? I always put them on a dark rye or pumpernickel with unsalted butter, then a sprinkle of salt as you said.
-- Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬ _____________________
And for me, served with the coldest of a German beer. Put on the omp-pah-pah music. Dee Dee
On Thu 25 May 2006 10:03:45p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Dee Randall?
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"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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On Thu 25 May 2006 08:12:10p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Melba's Jammin'?
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Futz. If you'da skipped the vinegar and oil and onion and laid those radish slices on some buttered bread, and sprinkled with a titch of salt, your disposition would be a helluva lot better than it is now. "-) IBeProud.
Oh, I love radish sandwiches. Did you ever have those huge black radishes in a sandwich? I always put them on a dark rye or pumpernickel with unsalted butter, then a sprinkle of salt as you said.
-- Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬ _____________________
And for me, served with the coldest of a German beer. Put on the omp-pah-pah music. Dee Dee
Congrats on giving up smoking. Feel free to whine and complain here as much as you want, if it eases the transition to your new life. I realize I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I am willing to accept posts about bad moods!
You have an increased sense of taste to look forward to 🙂
every time you want a cig smoke a joint instead, you will get so blotto you wont want to smoke anything!
LOL, "blotto"? Anyway, joints reduce the need for smoke a lot more than cigarettes, it's a pity we can't smoke joints at work or before driving. -- Vilco Think pink, drink rose'
Congrats on giving up smoking. Feel free to whine and complain here as much as you want, if it eases the transition to your new life. I realize I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I am willing to accept posts about bad moods!
How's about you just give him your email address. -- -Barb <http://jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 5/22/2006, Church Review completed "If it's not worth doing to excess, it's not worth doing at all."
"modom" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I haven't had a cigarette in two days.
I hate everything.
Really. I saw a list. Everything was on it, and I hated everything on the list. Everything.
OBFood: I sliced some radishes very thin and added about 1/4 their volume of thinly sliced red onion. I then seasoned them with fresh ground black pepper and kosher salt. Then I added some rice wine vinegar and some good olive oil. It was a nice little salad with the grilled steak. There were other things on the plate, but I hated them. -- modom
I can kind of relate. I'm going through some *serious* health issues and I'm hating everything, too. It's kind of like I lost heart. Things don't seem to matter and you just don't want to be bothered.
every time you want a cig smoke a joint instead, you will get so blotto you wont want to smoke anything!
LOL, "blotto"?
American slang, Vilco. I know it as slang for getting drunk, but sounds like it applies to drugs, too. -- -Barb <http://jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 5/22/2006, Church Review completed "If it's not worth doing to excess, it's not worth doing at all."
The only time I really have a problem is when we're at bars. A year ago they passed a law banning smoking in all restaurants and bars. It's very strange t me to have the vodka tonic in one hand but no cigarette in the other.
Get a grip. Try cutting out booze AND cigarettes -- it's just in your neurons kicking in, a habit. Consider it as such. Don't make it bigger than it is. DeeDee
That's all I was saying, force of habit. I go to Nye's, I drink vodka tonics and I smoke. Habit.
-- ..:Heather:. www.velvet-c.com Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!
I talked to the doctor about it, she's of the opinion that 2-3 cigaretts a day and the fact that I can go days or weeks between smoking without noticing means it's really not a big deal.
if i were still at the pack a day like I was earlier, then she'd be concerned but she says I'm fine
-- .:Heather:.
I've read and heard of studies that as little as 1 cigarette a day is harmful. I don't know how they can distinguish between 1 and 2 and 3 a day. But why not stop altogether. Seems like a good time. Smoking is such a burden in more ways than we can count. Non-smoker 18 years. Dee Dee
yeah and I've heard of studies saying up to 3 a day causes negligible harm unless you're predisposed anyway. There's a study to back up any opinion out there. I don't quit because I don't really want or need to. I've got other habits that are just as bad or worse.
When people tell me how long they've been a non-smoker I reply with "good for you, I've been a milk non-drinker for almost 20 years". And all I mean by it is that you made your choice and I made my choice and your choice doesn't really affect me or my choice.
-- ..:Heather:. www.velvet-c.com Step off, beyotches, I'm the roflpimp!
"The Bubbo" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I talked to the doctor about it, she's of the opinion that 2-3 cigaretts a day and the fact that I can go days or weeks between smoking without noticing means it's really not a big deal.
if i were still at the pack a day like I was earlier, then she'd be concerned but she says I'm fine
-- .:Heather:.
I've read and heard of studies that as little as 1 cigarette a day is harmful. I don't know how they can distinguish between 1 and 2 and 3 a day. But why not stop altogether. Seems like a good time. Smoking is such a burden in more ways than we can count. Non-smoker 18 years. Dee Dee
yeah and I've heard of studies saying up to 3 a day causes negligible harm unless you're predisposed anyway. There's a study to back up any opinion out there. I don't quit because I don't really want or need to. I've got other habits that are just as bad or worse.
When people tell me how long they've been a non-smoker I reply with "good for you, I've been a milk non-drinker for almost 20 years". And all I mean by it is that you made your choice and I made my choice and your choice doesn't really affect me or my choice.
"The Bubbo" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Dee Randall said:
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I talked to the doctor about it, she's of the opinion that 2-3 cigaretts a day and the fact that I can go days or weeks between smoking without noticing means it's really not a big deal.
if i were still at the pack a day like I was earlier, then she'd be concerned but she says I'm fine
-- .:Heather:.
I've read and heard of studies that as little as 1 cigarette a day is harmful. I don't know how they can distinguish between 1 and 2 and 3 a day. But why not stop altogether. Seems like a good time. Smoking is such a burden in more ways than we can count. Non-smoker 18 years. Dee Dee
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When people tell me how long they've been a non-smoker I reply with "good for you, I've been a milk non-drinker for almost 20 years". And all I mean by it is that you made your choice and I made my choice and your choice doesn't really affect me or my choice.
-- .:Heather:.
I never bring it up my choice or how long I've been a non-smoker, only when people are bragging or complaining about their smoking habits on newsgroups, and I doubt that I've said it more than once or twice at that. Pardon me if I stepped on your toes, Heather. Dee Dee
Really. I saw a list. Everything was on it, and I hated everything on the list. Everything.
OBFood: I sliced some radishes very thin and added about 1/4 their volume of thinly sliced red onion. I then seasoned them with fresh ground black pepper and kosher salt. Then I added some rice wine vinegar and some good olive oil. It was a nice little salad with the grilled steak. There were other things on the plate, but I hated them. -- modom
Sorry you have to go through that, but it's part of the process. Try really spicy things. Pamper yourself, but not too much or you'll gain the stereotypical 20 pounds of the ex-smoker.
You'll know you have it licked when you hate the smell of cigarette smoke. (Ah, but I still love the odor of a burning wooden match!)
Really. I saw a list. Everything was on it, and I hated everything on the list. Everything.
-- modom
Congrats! Well done!...It's hell isn't it.
I went the gum way...The gum tastes like [censored], bad [censored], undercooked bad chewy [censored]... but I liked stuff again. And why is it the Government only has support webpages for teenagers for quitting smoking...something I really hated. It was like they gave up on me and my age group.
It's because the tobacco lobby is so large and so well-funded the govt. doesn't dare cut off their customer base. Somebody has to buy the stuff. Teenagers are a good target because you and I know that no matter what propaganda the govt. puts out there, teens will do as they please and follow their friends' bad examples. They have no motivation to quit (or to drive safely, for that matter) because they believe they are invincible and immortal. Sigh.
On Thu, 25 May 2006 22:02:23 -0400, "elaine" <[email hidden]>
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> I haven't had a cigarette in two days.
Good for you. If I recall, the first day was somewhat easy - the 2nd day sucked and the 3rd day REALLY sucked, but after that it wasn't totally awful.
Not totally awful. Great. Just what I was looking for. A not totally awful day.
Don't worry. It's all one day at a time, one hour at a time, 5 minutes at a time. Eventually you think they smell horrid, and the idea of kissing a smoker reminds you of kissing an ashtray after a keg party.
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I won't even go into the health, smelly aspect etc. etc. of smoking - but it's easier today to stop than it was, several years ago. And you may even find after several months or a year or so, that your nose develops a much better sense of smell............and cigarettes will really offend.
I've not found offense in them yet, but I do smell them on other people quite distinctly as of this afternoon.
See? You're starting to find positive things already! Your sense of smell is improving. Pretty soon, you'll notice that you're using smaller amounts of seasoning, and things are tasting really good.
maxine, who quit dozens of times, and finally for good 10 years ago.
Sheldon wrote: > The Bubbo wrote: >> >> I've got myself down to 2-3 a day, mostly just to smoke with >> friends. > > That is like so blond, dudette. > > Sheldon >
so...like...totally I'll admit I have a weird relationship with cigarettes, I can go days or weeks without them and not even notice and then just decide to have one or two. I never really decide to quit or start up. I smoke when I smoke because I enjoy it. Just recently, I finished off a pack and hadn't gotten around to getting more. Since I was off work all last week I didn't really have anyone to get any from anyway. Then on Saturday I found a pack that I bought and then forgot about. I didn't miss smoking, but I don't really have a problem with it when I do.
The only time I really have a problem is when we're at bars. A year ago they passed a law banning smoking in all restaurants and bars. It's very strange t me to have the vodka tonic in one hand but no cigarette in the other.
Get a self help book...look up addictions and that river in Egypt...Denial!
Sure even I said that...I was a 3 pack a day man in my time. It took lung diease to stop me...what will it take to stop you? Trust me you won't want to stop the way I was force to. Plus if you're a diabetic...95% of smoking type 2's have a limb removed. Won't that look cute in a bathing suit or running around with the grandkids.
I talked to the doctor about it, she's of the opinion that 2-3 cigaretts a day and the fact that I can go days or weeks between smoking without noticing means it's really not a big deal.
if i were still at the pack a day like I was earlier, then she'd be concerned but she says I'm fine
Your doctor is blond too... either your doctor is an idiot or you're a liar.
You can't be a little bit of a smoker any more than you can be a little bit pregnant.
