Don Foreman wrote:

I am not a poor victim, I am a lucky survivor! I didn't "have to
give up smoking", I got the launch I needed to get it done. I'd
said for some time that I'd quit if I were out for more than 3 days.
I was out for 6. By then I was already a "former smoker" so all I
need do now is maintain that status. Think cash available for new
toys, oh yeah! Now, rather than thinking "I crave a smoke" I think
"I'm glad I'm able to ignore this minor itch that will be gone in 5
minutes."


When I was diagnosed with hypertension, my doc asked me one question, did I
smoke. I said no, I quit May 1986. Then I asked him why he asked. He
responded that if I was a smoker and wasn't willing to give it up, it wasn't
worth is time to treat me since it would be useless.

Wes
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"Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect
government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home
in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller