M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 16, 2017 3 years and a few weeks for me now. Paint me proud. @BreakMyWindow - wasn't aware, good move and good luck. @sweetm3 - you next Mark? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted September 16, 2017 great work, Dave. someone told me the other day that a packet of smokes now costs over $25. unbeleivable - makes fueling a V8 seem cheap! keep up the good work! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 bit of a thread dig.. its been about 3 weeks now since I stopped again for the millionth time. getting really expensive now and now I have been smoking for over half of my life which is probably a good enough time as any to try to quit again. Bloody hell.. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 1,360 days since my last cigarette and I've saved $20,410 at the old price since then! Yes, there's an app for that. It's about $30 for a pack of 20 now isn't it?!?!? Power to you Kyu, you'll feel much better once you get over the hump! ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 go hard at it, Kyu! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 I've been a non smoker now from day one. Never have I touched a cigarette since the day I started this thread. It'll be 8 years this year 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 ^^^^ Shite time flies! I remember you starting this thread Glenn. Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Another year rolls by... 8 years now. How you going Kyu ?? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted February 7, 2019 randomly remembered this after seeing Glenn's BBQ posts. I am still going strong havent touched a single cigarette since I quit beginning of May 2018 so 9 months now!! 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 7, 2019 Good stuff Kyu. By now I imagine you can taste food properly again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted September 19, 2020 Another anniversary. 10 years today. The last two years have been the hardest two years in my life and I'm still a non smoker. I'd hate to be addicted with the cost of those products these days. How many other achievers are there out there ? 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted September 19, 2020 2 hours ago, B.M.W Ltd said: Another anniversary. 10 years today. The last two years have been the hardest two years in my life and I'm still a non smoker. I'd hate to be addicted with the cost of those products these days. How many other achievers are there out there ? Technically, this post inspired me to START smoking? I just vac packed about 4kg last night! Well done though - 10 years! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Allanw said: Technically, this post inspired me to START smoking? I just vac packed about 4kg last night! Well done though - 10 years! ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 19, 2020 I ticked off six years at the end of August, couldn't be happier and I know I'll never have another, I've not even been tempted. I feel better, don't stink and food and beer tastes way nicer! In those six years I've saved over $35k and that's at the price of cigarettes when I gave up, they're 50% more expensive now! ? Well done Glenn and anybody else that has stayed the course. ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 I gave up on the 9/9/1989 at 9am 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, richard said: I gave up on the 9/9/1989 at 9am ? How long did you smoke for Richard ? I started at age 14 and smoked for 47 years... not something i'm proud of Edited September 20, 2020 by B.M.W Ltd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted September 21, 2020 7 hours ago, B.M.W Ltd said: ? How long did you smoke for Richard ? I started at age 14 and smoked for 47 years... not something i'm proud of age 11 on and off at school of all places, full time when I started work at the age of 15 , 72cents a pac. about 14 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 20, 2021 (edited) 11th Anniversary today Im now dealing with the consequences of smoking cigarettes. Got diagnosed with emphysema in April and on a daily inhaler with Physiotherapy coming up after an accident once we get to level 2 Edited September 20, 2021 by *Glenn* 8 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted September 20, 2021 I just reread this thread, and its truly inspirational Glenn. I'm so proud of you mate. I'd love to catch up for a chinwag some time in the future after this covid stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 20, 2021 Thank you Nathan. I’d like to catch up too 👍 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted September 22, 2021 On 5/23/2018 at 4:01 PM, qube said: bit of a thread dig.. its been about 3 weeks now since I stopped again for the millionth time. Getting really expensive now and now I have been smoking for over half of my life which is probably a good enough time as any to try to quit again. Bloody hell.. You are heading into the danger zone... four weeks is about the time you start thinking "I've broken the habit now, so one smoke for old times sake won't do any harm" Be extra careful... make a lifestyle change such as joining a gym or at least start a regular exercise course at home if covid rules out going to the gym. Eat healthy and keep a jar of something tasty like salted peanuts handy for those moments when you need to put something in your mouth. Break the associations like lighting a smoke when you answer the phone or when you open a beer. For a while stay away from friends who smoke and always offer you one... especially hard to resist if you are having a few drinks. Ask me how I learned that one Despite what others might say, you are an addict, and although you are clean at the moment, it only takes one slip and the habit comes back. Kia kaha... you can do it !!!! Cheers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 22, 2021 ^ 2018 😉 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon dee 500 Report post Posted September 23, 2021 Whoa.... didn't notice that 😐 But doesn't matter... maybe there is someone else out there that is trying to quit and needs a little encouragement Words of advice from someone who has been there are never totally wasted... just listen to what William s Burroughs has to say... Cheers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 19, 2022 Another anniversary goes by 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
