http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.nosmokingday.org.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27450&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:16 GMT The Army found they had too many personnel and decided to offer an early retirement bonus. They promised any one who volunteered for retirement a bonus of £1,000 for every inch measured in a straight line between any two points in his body. The officer got to choose what those two points would be. ... The Army found they had too many personnel and decided to offer an early retirement bonus. They promised any one who volunteered for retirement a bonus of £1,000 for every inch measured in a straight line between any two points in his body. The officer got to choose what those two points would be.

The first officer who accepted asked that he be measured from the top of his head to the tip of his toes. He was measured at six feet and walked out with a bonus of £72,000.

The second officer who accepted was a little smarter and asked to be measured from the tip of his outstretched hands to his toes. He walked out with £96,000.

The third one was a non-commissioned officer, a grizzled old Sergeant Major who, when asked where he would like to be measured replied, 'From the tip of my todger to my testicles.' It was suggested by the pension man that he might want to reconsider; explaining about the nice big cheques the previous two officers had received. But the old Sergeant Major insisted and they decided to go along with him providing the measurement was taken by a medical officer.

The medical officer arrived and instructed the Sergeant Major to 'drop 'em,' which he did. The medical officer placed the tape measure on the tip of the Sergeant Major's todger and began to work back. Dear Lord!' he suddenly exclaimed, 'Where are your testicles?'

The old Sergeant Major replied,............ ' Basra .' ]]> General Davofgy http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27450 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27449&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:11:17 GMT Much like Mash's Thread, I 've stopped for 7.5 months and have suddenly had a mountain of craves and am wobbling to the extreme. It coinsides with job hunting again as contract is due to end - I've had a few interviews and am struggling with panic/nervousness - I am generally quite shy and hated interviews before stopping, however they seem ten times more scary now. What have the long term quitters done to allay nerves where a ciggie used to calm everything down? ]]> 6 Months + dave1968 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27449 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27448&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:51:19 GMT So, I've got my appointment with my smoking cessation nurse late on Wednesday morning. Do I tell her about my "little blip"?

It was either day 16 or 17 when I had a couple of the wife's fags in a weak moment after one too many drinks - something I immediately regretted and have since used it as a spur to keep on keeping on.

I think that I should tell her. Honesty being the best policy and all that. Just talk it through, get it off me chest and then move on to the Month 1 forum next week...

Thoughts, good people? ]]> Week 3 pappy h http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27448 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27447&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 22:38:12 GMT One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten One
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I got to thinking they each deserved a moment's recognition, because each one was a day of victory. ]]> Month 3 DGee http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27447 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27446&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:48:06 GMT Just that!! No more information! Definately no more information - but I am not complaining. ;-) Just that!! No more information! Definately no more information - but I am not complaining. ;-) ]]> Month 1 shivgivesup http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27446 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27445&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 20:38:20 GMT :-D So pleased, but still having the odd crave - like now! Arghhhhhhh! :-D

So pleased, but still having the odd crave - like now! Arghhhhhhh! ]]> Month 1 shivgivesup http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27445 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27436&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:42 GMT After a fulfilling life with the now dead prince, she happily sits upon her rocking chair, watching the world go by from her front porch, with a cat named Bob for companionship.

One sunny afternoon out of nowhere, appeared the fairy godmother.

Cinderella said, 'Fairy Godmother, what are you doing here after all these years'?

The fairy godmother replied, 'Cinderella, you have lived an exemplary life

since I last saw you. Is there anything for which your heart still yearns?'

Cinderella was taken aback, overjoyed, and after some thoughtful
consideration, she uttered her first wish:

'The prince was wonderful, but not much of an investor.

I'm living hand to mouth on my disability cheques, and I wish I were wealthy beyond comprehension.

Instantly her rocking chair turned into solid gold.
Cinderella said,

'Ooh, thank you, Fairy Godmother' The fairy godmother replied,

'It is the least that I can do. What do you want for your second wish?'

Cinderella looked down at her frail body, and said,

'I wish I were young and full of the beauty and youth I once had.'

at once, her wish became reality, and her beautiful young visage returned.

Cinderella felt stirrings inside her that had been dormant for years.

And then the fairy godmother spoke once more:

'You have one more wish; what shall it be?'

Cinderella looks over to the frightened cat in the corner and says, 'I wish

for you to transform Bob, my old cat, into a kind and handsome young man.'

Magically, Bob suddenly underwent so fundamental a change in his biological make-up that, when he stood before her, he was a man so beautiful the likes of him neither she nor the world had ever seen.

The fairy godmother said,

'Congratulations, Cinderella, enjoy your new life.'

With a blazing shock of bright blue electricity, the fairy godmother was gone as suddenly as she appeared.

For a few eerie moments, Bob and Cinderella looked into each other's eyes.

Cinderella sat, breathless, gazing at the most beautiful, stunningly perfect man she had ever seen.

Then Bob walked over to Cinderella, who sat transfixed in her rocking chair, and held her close in his young muscular arms.

He leaned in close, blowing her golden hair with his warm breath as he whispered...


'Bet you're bloody sorry you cut my nuts off!' ]]> General Davofgy http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27436 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27435&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 14:14:01 GMT Afternoon all you good people....

Well I've made it to Day 2, I'm actually on day 12 of Champix and have to say it has helped ALOT. At about day 5 I decided that I was really not getting any enjoyment from cigs and so was forcing myself to smoke 3-4 a day and just thought on day 10, why the hell am I forcing myself to smoke, just don't smoke and problem solved.

I have tried a few times in the past to give up and always caved in at the 3 month point (note to self DO NOT DO THAT AGAIN!!!).

I'm back to see the nurse tomorrow for the next 2 weeks worth of tablets and hoping to keep up the good work, I'm taking it one day at a time but really really really want to quit this time.

Good luck to everyone, I know how hard it is and believe me I'm behind you every step of the way.

:) ]]> Day 2 netty http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27435 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27434&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 11:01:58 GMT I saw the nurse yesterday and have to pick up a prescription tomorrow,for patches and nicotine nasal spray. I plan to start my quit on Friday morning fingers crossed. I was wondering if anyone else on here as used the nasal spray, and did it help them?? thanks Kitchy :) I saw the nurse yesterday and have to pick up a prescription tomorrow,for patches and nicotine nasal spray.
I plan to start my quit on Friday morning fingers crossed. I was wondering if anyone else on here as used the nasal spray, and did it help them??

thanks Kitchy :) ]]> Day 1 kitchy http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27434 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27433&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:21 GMT Coo. A whole week gone and don't feel to bad.
So far no funny little moments and the hunger seems to have died down a bit.
Slowly killing the nicotin monster.
Must admit did have a bad night, just couldn't sleep very well but I did get nights like that when i did smoke so not worried ]]> Week 2 want to smell nice http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27433 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27432&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 09:03:27 GMT I smell nice... i can go hiking... i don't have to stand outside to smoke... lots of benefits. I'm happy i chose to give up smoking now. ]]> Week 2 janeye http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27432 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27431&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 06:31:29 GMT Morning all, I have a feeling this is when the real battle for me starts. I have always found the early days easy after I eventually take the plunge then my quit becomes harder. That initial strength and motivation carries me through and I hardly noticed any physical withdrawals. Now for the... Morning all,

I have a feeling this is when the real battle for me starts. I have always found the early days easy after I eventually take the plunge then my quit becomes harder. That initial strength and motivation carries me through and I hardly noticed any physical withdrawals. Now for the mental ones!

I was fine until yesterday afternoon then the very brief 'moments' started. The ones when your tummy has that funny pulling sensation. The moment your hand goes out to pick up a ciggie that is no longer there.

I refuse to start smoking again and have no intention of doing so. I just don't want every moment of my waking day to be centred around fighting thinking of smoking or feeling that uncomfortable 'pull' in my tummy.

I know the Nicodemons plan and I know I just have to fight him good and hard.

I hope everyone has a good day today and wins the battle with their own Nicodemon :D

G x ]]> Day 4 - 7 neverstoptrying http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27431 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27430&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 23:25:14 GMT I think there should be a pre day 1 room for people that have quit to help people to prepare for quit day Just an idea I think there should be a pre day 1 room for people that have quit to help people to prepare for quit day

Just an idea ]]> Day 1 andymit http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27430 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27429&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 22:00:10 GMT Well, I've gone and done it. I quit smoking two months ago today, so I get to move to Month 3.

I must say, the furniture and decor seems to improve with each move. This is a pretty classy room!

I'm gonna mosey around and find out where everything is, since I'll be here for thirty days or so.

I'm delighted to be here; it's great to see other quitters here, and if there's anything I can do for y'all, just let me know.

I plan to have a Knob Creek Manhattan and let this feeling of success just sort of sink in for a while.

61 days. Whoa. ]]> Month 3 DGee http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27429 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27428&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 21:04:03 GMT So proud of meself! Have made it to week for. It's now day 22 for me. This forum has been a lifesaver for me. Saturday was a nightmare.my worst day so far. I was like a raging bull from when I first got out the bed til about three hours later. My fella was like,calm down,calm down! Proper scouse! Hahahahaha Great now though! Feel better than I have in a few days! Congratulations to everyone else on here!!! Well get there in the end! Xxx ]]> Month 1 Caskie.2007 http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=27428