39 Days !!! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Smurf · 02-08-2006, 07:54 AM

It's been 39 days since my last smoke.

Anybody else kicking a bad habit?

stp1971 · 02-08-2006, 07:55 AM

CONGRATS DUDE!!!!!!!!!! GOOD ON YA!!!!!!! Guess we won't see you on cops huffing and puffing out of breath now trying to catch the bad guy!!!! LOL!!!

**drgibson** · 02-08-2006, 07:58 AM

Not a smoker but I'm rooting for ya!!

Smurf · 02-08-2006, 07:59 AM

Thanks guys

**inspiron** · 02-08-2006, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp1971

CONGRATS DUDE!!!!!!!!!! GOOD ON YA!!!!!!! Guess we won't see you on cops huffing and puffing out of breath now trying to catch the bad guy!!!! LOL!!!

The other night on German television, there was one of those stupid shows that is taken from in-car cameras and news reports of police pursuits. In several cases, the (German-speaking) commentator made some rather nasty comments about the overweight police officers who were having a bit of trouble chasing down a perp after he jumped out of the car and tried to escape on foot.

Good to hear that a LEO is taking care of himself ... lose the smokes and gain life expecancy!

Jerryzuki · 02-08-2006, 08:03 AM

Hang in there Smurf. I know what you are going through. I smoked for over 20 years and finally was able to quit.

stp1971 · 02-08-2006, 08:03 AM

+1!!!!!!!!!

Rockhead · 02-08-2006, 09:53 AM

Congratulations dude, Keep it up.

Uechi Kid · 02-08-2006, 10:06 AM

Congratulations, I know it's difficult. Keep up the hard work.

**inspiron** · 02-08-2006, 10:58 AM

1) Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking.

2) Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking ( gulp ).

3) Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines.

4) Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue.

Smurf · 02-08-2006, 11:42 AM

Didn't that come from the movie Airplane ?

Dwayne Hicks · 02-08-2006, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurf

Didn't that come from the movie Airplane ?

Yes indeedy! We had both of them on the telly after each other the other weekend.

wayout1 · 02-08-2006, 12:42 PM

GO GET EM SMURF! Kicked it cold in 94. It was a stress habit. Now i cant stant the smell of cig's and she better be a supermodel before I'll date a smoker. Even then its a rough call.

blackie1491 · 02-08-2006, 12:42 PM

Smurf
I had smoked for 25 years before I quit, do not count the days, try to concentrate on other things or you will find it to easy to slip.
Go for a ride and stay away from gab sessions with buddies over beer. Sure as H**l, a friend without thinking will pass a package of butts and zip, you are back smoking.
I have never missed it and it does not bother me that my wife smokes.
I would sooner have her quit, but it is up to her. My mother passed away last year at 88, she was still smoking. I have a neighbour at 82 is still rolling his own as he has for 60 years. He is a chain smoker, so when I have coffee with him in the morning I tell him to turn the fan on.

The Teach · 02-08-2006, 03:45 PM

My hero man! Now if only I could find the strength to do it too. (Actually just convince myself that I'm over it.)

Proud of ya!

**Clint** · 02-08-2006, 03:57 PM

As a non-smoker, I thank you sincerely. You'll now come to realize just how nasty that crap is and what it does to the people around you. Thank you.

Now, how do I get my foreman to stick to his guns? He's been off the wagon twice this week (that I know of).

Smurf · 02-08-2006, 06:58 PM

If he has been off the wagon twice this week that you know of,,,,,that can probably translate to 4 to 6 times this week that you don't know of.

When I stop someone and ask them if they have been drinking, and they tell me I've only had one, that means he has had at least three.

If you don't have it in your head to quit, you will not quit.

If you can get him to attend the "Fresh Start Program", which is a 4 hour free class given by the American Cancer Society, he could learn alot about the effects of smoking on the body and the people around him. Also he could learn how to deal with the withdrawal symptons and an alternative method of quiting (does that need two t's?).

If you can get him to log onto a website call "Stop Smoking Atlanta", they have information on a shot that has a 99% success rate, the only bad thing about this shot is......it is over $600.00. If you stop and think about this amount, you can get your money back over several months (taking into consideration the added cost of insurance, and the cost of the smokes).

I am saving over $200.00 dollars a month by quiting (don't know if it needs two t's still). This can give me new freedom to purchase "BLING !!!!" without getting into the household budget.

I apologize for rambling, but these are things I have learned over the past
39 days, very helpful for me maybe someone else, and thanks again to everyone for the encouragement.

GSX1100FL · 02-09-2006, 03:08 AM

Use to smoke & drink, haven't smoked since 2001, have one drink once a year.

Good luck, I know it's tough but you can do it.

JohnScott · 02-09-2006, 08:35 AM

Every time I try to stop smoking something stressful happens. Last time I stopped smoking my wife divorced me. So it seems safer to not try to stop.

**inspiron** · 02-09-2006, 10:18 AM

It sounds like not smoking is good for you phsically and mentally!

02-08-2006, 07:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	39 Days !!! It's been 39 days since my last smoke. Anybody else kicking a bad habit? __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

02-08-2006, 07:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	CONGRATS DUDE!!!!!!!!!! GOOD ON YA!!!!!!! Guess we won't see you on cops huffing and puffing out of breath now trying to catch the bad guy!!!! LOL!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

02-08-2006, 07:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Not a smoker but I'm rooting for ya!! __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

02-08-2006, 07:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	Thanks guys __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

02-08-2006, 08:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	+1!!!!!!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

02-08-2006, 09:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Congratulations dude, Keep it up.

02-08-2006, 10:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 742	Congratulations, I know it's difficult. Keep up the hard work. __________________ "Carpe Diem"

02-08-2006, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,068	1) Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking. 2) Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking ( gulp ). 3) Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit amphetamines. 4) Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

02-08-2006, 11:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	Didn't that come from the movie Airplane ? __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

02-08-2006, 12:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
wayout1 Puddle Runner Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 05 M50 (blue) Location: Tempe AZ - suburb of Hell! Posts: 391	GO GET EM SMURF! Kicked it cold in 94. It was a stress habit. Now i cant stant the smell of cig's and she better be a supermodel before I'll date a smoker. Even then its a rough call. __________________ Got myself a one way ticket. Going the wrong way. ~~AC/DC "Ride On"

02-08-2006, 12:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,326	Smurf I had smoked for 25 years before I quit, do not count the days, try to concentrate on other things or you will find it to easy to slip. Go for a ride and stay away from gab sessions with buddies over beer. Sure as H**l, a friend without thinking will pass a package of butts and zip, you are back smoking. I have never missed it and it does not bother me that my wife smokes. I would sooner have her quit, but it is up to her. My mother passed away last year at 88, she was still smoking. I have a neighbour at 82 is still rolling his own as he has for 60 years. He is a chain smoker, so when I have coffee with him in the morning I tell him to turn the fan on.

02-08-2006, 03:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	My hero man! Now if only I could find the strength to do it too. (Actually just convince myself that I'm over it.) Proud of ya! __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

02-08-2006, 06:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,359	If he has been off the wagon twice this week that you know of,,,,,that can probably translate to 4 to 6 times this week that you don't know of. When I stop someone and ask them if they have been drinking, and they tell me I've only had one, that means he has had at least three. If you don't have it in your head to quit, you will not quit. If you can get him to attend the "Fresh Start Program", which is a 4 hour free class given by the American Cancer Society, he could learn alot about the effects of smoking on the body and the people around him. Also he could learn how to deal with the withdrawal symptons and an alternative method of quiting (does that need two t's?). If you can get him to log onto a website call "Stop Smoking Atlanta", they have information on a shot that has a 99% success rate, the only bad thing about this shot is......it is over $600.00. If you stop and think about this amount, you can get your money back over several months (taking into consideration the added cost of insurance, and the cost of the smokes). I am saving over $200.00 dollars a month by quiting (don't know if it needs two t's still). This can give me new freedom to purchase "BLING !!!!" without getting into the household budget. I apologize for rambling, but these are things I have learned over the past 39 days, very helpful for me maybe someone else, and thanks again to everyone for the encouragement. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

02-09-2006, 03:08 AM	#18 (permalink)
GSX1100FL Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 381	Use to smoke & drink, haven't smoked since 2001, have one drink once a year. Good luck, I know it's tough but you can do it.

02-09-2006, 08:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
JohnScott Suzuki-Bikes.com Owner Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Schwin Location: Tokyo / Seattle / Las Vegas Posts: 392	Every time I try to stop smoking something stressful happens. Last time I stopped smoking my wife divorced me. So it seems safer to not try to stop. __________________ v7n Webmaster Forums .::. My Blog John Scott

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02-09-2006, 10:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,068	It sounds like not smoking is good for you phsically and mentally! __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

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