RevJim 0 #1 December 1, 2003 Woo Hoo! Time to toot my own horn too (Hi Michele!). Today, this morning at 6:30 to be exact, I hit 5 months without smoking. Those 5 months of not paying for cigarettes paid for my Bird Man suit (used), my Hawkeye TM, and my Neptune (both new). I'm calling it even for money spent on gear vs. money not spent on smokes as of today. Damn, does that feel good!!!! Now, doing the math, and not accounting for inflation , I will have not spent enough money on smokes as of mid-July to pay for that brand new, custom colored and fitted Mirage G3. So, for those of you still smoking, and maybe considering quitting, here's some incentive: 1 year and 1 month smoke free will net me a Bird Man suit, a Neptune Altimeter, a Hawkeye TM camera helmet, and a BRAND NEW CONTAINER! Quit now, while you still have the health to enjoy the sport! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taln1rigr 0 #2 December 1, 2003 I'm proud of you ... "Good On Ya Mate!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #3 December 1, 2003 Woohoo! Congratulations! It's always great to hear of success stories when it comes to quitting smoking!~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpjumps 0 #4 December 1, 2003 Yeah for you, you just added time to your life too! So with the money you save you can buy cool new stuff and just think of the extra years you can use it! Good jobYour character will ultimately determine your destiny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #5 December 1, 2003 good for ya! I'm looking to put the pack down for good here after Dec 3rd... Smoking sux. Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #6 December 1, 2003 You toooooooooooooooooooooooooooot away! Someday I will toot that particular horn, too... And big congratulations!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #7 December 1, 2003 Great job Rev. You've accomplished what is considered to be one of the most difficult things to do. Now go spend all that money and get yourself into debt! Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #8 December 1, 2003 Thats good to hear Rev. I have like 7-8 weeks. It aint something I thought I could EVER quit, but it is possible. Congrats to you man. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #9 December 1, 2003 Dude Congrats! I'm all about that man. I quit October 2002 and devoted every penny not already going to essentials or skydiving to paying off debt. It paid off big time. Now, for you smokers, I ain't some born-again, but I found I had to really focus on one little thing that truly made me realize, and get mad, about how "over the barrel" I was with smoking. I still miss it sometimes, but now the smell grows more foreign all the time and it appears, thankfully, that attraction is turning into a repellent.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #10 December 1, 2003 QuoteNow go spend all that money and get yourself into debt! Did that (house). The skydiving stuff I pay cash for. I figure I'll order the rig around the first of May or so, so i'll get it around the time it will be paid for by not smoking, and I'll pay for it without credit. The balance of the year should be enough to pay for that new Samurai!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #11 December 1, 2003 Fly it in good health, buddy. You deserve it. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #12 December 1, 2003 Good job Jim! Your little lung cilia are free! You dont stink anymore! New gear! Sounds like the good life for you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #13 December 1, 2003 Quotethe smell grows more foreign all the time and it appears, thankfully, that attraction is turning into a repellent. You are soooo right about that! I'm already to the point that the very smell of cig smoke makes me want to hurl! I go out to dinner with the wife, and when asked smoking or non, I answer non. Doesn't matter if I'm the only non out of 6 people (it has happened), it's still non, or I just go somewhere else. My wife even learned that if she wants anything from me, a toothbrush and multiple rinses with listerene are now a requirement, not an afterthought. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #14 December 1, 2003 Thanks darlin'! Quoteyou'll suck forever... Hmmm, cool! Now, the real question is, when will I find someone that will suck moi forever? (Yea, I'm in a really good mood today.) It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #15 December 1, 2003 QuoteThanks darlin'! Quoteyou'll suck forever... Hmmm, cool! Now, the real question is, when will I find someone that will suck moi forever? (Yea, I'm in a really good mood today.) Uhhh.. you're not trying to tell us that you are "mediocre", are you?? That would be a completely different thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #16 December 1, 2003 QuoteQuoteThanks darlin'! Quoteyou'll suck forever... Hmmm, cool! Now, the real question is, when will I find someone that will suck moi forever? (Yea, I'm in a really good mood today.) Uhhh.. you're not trying to tell us that you are "mediocre", are you?? That would be a completely different thread! Nah, I'm not mediocre, I just like to lick. Nobody told me that her "lollipop" was mediocre! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #17 December 1, 2003 "If you lick the lollipop of mediocrity, you'll suck forever" Double meaning... 1. If you are complacent being mediocre, and never strive to acheive more, you will always be mediocre. 2. If meaning 1 applies, you suck. haha! Basically its a round about/humorous way of saying that theres always more to do and acheive.. just keep plugging. Men seem to just see the "you'll suck forever" part though.... hmmmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinfoil 0 #18 December 1, 2003 Way to go man, people who quit smoking don't get enough respect because nicotine is more addicting then... any other substance. “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #19 December 1, 2003 QuoteWay to go man, people who quit smoking don't get enough respect because nicotine is more addicting then... any other substance. True, and a drop of it in its purest form on the skin will kill you. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #20 December 1, 2003 HELL YEAH!!! right on JIM!! Its had been 31 days for me!!! but thursday night almost did me in. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #21 December 1, 2003 Rev, I am proud of you also. Today is 1 yr and 4 months for me. Every day gets better and you are right about the money you save. By the way, my wife and I stopped together! If we can do it, anyone can! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #22 December 1, 2003 You should have enough money to take me out to Cracker Barrel again. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #23 December 1, 2003 QuoteYou should have enough money to take me out to Cracker Barrel again. I'll always try and do that darlin'! If I'm short though, I'll at least try to make sure and have enough $$$ for a tin of Twirly Cookies! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #24 December 1, 2003 QuoteI'll always try and do that darlin'! If I'm short though, I'll at least try to make sure and have enough $$$ for a tin of Twirly Cookies! You're the best!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #25 December 1, 2003 damn, i keep trying to quit. i just cant seem to do it, especially when im drinking. thats the hardest time. i managed to quit for 2 years, now im back at it like i never stopped. any tips or advice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
