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Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 12 September 2019, 10:07 AM

I reached a milestone a couple of days ago, and forgot. It was ten years ago...

9/9/9. Deliberately chose that date to quit because it was easy to remember. Yet on the 10th anniversary, I forgot, haha. Brain cells. Apparently much less now than back then.

Just an encouraging message to those trying to quit. It's easy if you do what I did. Just turn to alcohol. (Just kidding)

shaunylw · 12 September 2019, 10:12 AM

Congrats! That’s a big deal, they say that’s the hardest one. I quit drinking when i was 25 after i woke up and decided i was done. It took me at least 5 or more times to quit chew. Tobacco is a tough one, well done!

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bdex75 · 12 September 2019, 10:14 AM

Congrats. I kicked it about that long ago. Was about the 20th time I quit before it stuck.

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mfer · 12 September 2019, 10:14 AM

9 is synonymous with forever in Chinese. It’s a good omen.

Aquaholic_user · 12 September 2019, 10:19 AM

Yes well done. Excellent milestone I too am working towards. Smoked about 2 packs a day for 10 years, quit cold turkey 9 months ago. Dont plan on going back. Whole reason I quit was to buy a rolex. And got my first used explorer II a few months ago. Still on the list but couldnt wait. Congratulations!

SM-N960U

Old Expat Beast · 12 September 2019, 10:23 AM

Good for you. I quit three years ago this month after 35 years. Still get the urge sometimes.

Pw92676 · 12 September 2019, 10:26 AM

Congrats to all the quitters here!

denmanproject · 12 September 2019, 10:30 AM

Nice job, best thing I ever did

chieftd · 12 September 2019, 10:30 AM

Well done, I quit in 1979. Best decision I ever made. Cheers

McLovin · 12 September 2019, 10:34 AM

The Force is with you. Congrats. I quit 10 years ago come February. Best decision

ltmgeller · 12 September 2019, 10:34 AM

Congrats!

boktan · 12 September 2019, 10:37 AM

Congrats, same here, was on 3 packs a day for years, tried quitting many times and finally did it, tried gum, patches etc didnt work, cold turkeys the way to go. Cant quite remember the date and not exactly sure how many years altho I do remember the moment I quit as if it was yesterday. And yup I do get the urge sometimes but I make it a point to inhale some 2nd hand smoke once in a blue moon to remind me what Im not missing.

GB-man · 12 September 2019, 10:47 AM

Congrats

-lenny- · 12 September 2019, 11:32 AM

I think I last used tobacco in 2004? Something like that. Can’t say I miss it at all.

Randy63 · 12 September 2019, 11:58 AM

I started smoking when I was 13. I smoked a pack and a half a day for 33 years. I'll be smoke free for ten years come February.

What a nasty addiction. I'm so grateful I stopped. I felt I was approaching the point of no return as far as my health was concerned.

Randy

othertbone · 12 September 2019, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda_Eating_Pizza

I reached a milestone a couple of days ago, and forgot. It was ten years ago...

9/9/9. Deliberately chose that date to quit because it was easy to remember. Yet on the 10th anniversary, I forgot, haha. Brain cells. Apparently much less now than back then.

Just an encouraging message to those trying to quit. It's easy if you do what I did. Just turn to alcohol. (Just kidding)

Thats a big deal, congrats!

superdog · 12 September 2019, 12:05 PM

Huge congrats.

I’m on approximately 5 years.

I could not imagine being a smoker. It’s the worst.

DJ TT 2002 · 12 September 2019, 12:14 PM

This is one of the rare situations where
Quitters Win !!!!!

kieselguhr · 12 September 2019, 12:18 PM

Good for you OP, and everyone else who has successfully quit smoking. For those of you still struggling. There are a lot of cessation programs out there that are free.

And for the Rolex lovers, quitting a pack a day is a new Rolex every 3 years.

AOW

Wllnv19 · 12 September 2019, 12:45 PM

Congrats!

Kyle3130 · 12 September 2019, 12:50 PM

Well done sir!

Rockrolex · 12 September 2019, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by boktan

Congrats, same here, was on 3 packs a day for years, tried quitting many times and finally did it, tried gum, patches etc didnt work, cold turkeys the way to go. Cant quite remember the date and not exactly sure how many years altho I do remember the moment I quit as if it was yesterday. And yup I do get the urge sometimes but I make it a point to inhale some 2nd hand smoke once in a blue moon to remind me what Im not missing.

Same here, except I was only up to 2 packs/day.

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Old Expat Beast · 12 September 2019, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Good for you OP, and everyone else who has successfully quit smoking. For those of you still struggling. There are a lot of cessation programs out there that are free.

And for the Rolex lovers, quitting a pack a day is a new Rolex every 3 years.

AOW

So quit today and get on a waiting list

kieselguhr · 12 September 2019, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

So quit today and get on a waiting list

Hahahaha good one Adam

AOW

dddrees · 12 September 2019, 02:25 PM

Congrats!!!

It's been about 14 years for me. Second time stuck.

imperio · 12 September 2019, 02:28 PM

Congratulations. No easy feat.

rootbeer7 · 12 September 2019, 03:59 PM

I quit 5 years ago. Second real attempt to stop. Long story short, watching my daughter’s school show with ex-wife who smelt like an ashtray! Came home said to current wife I’m giving up tomorrow. Used a vape for 1 week until lung infection set in. Recovered and never smoked again. I still get vertigo from time to time which is the only symptom left from giving up.

DrewYoung · 12 September 2019, 04:03 PM

Congratulation!
I know how hard it is to do. But finally its great job for the health.

superstarmar · 12 September 2019, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

This is one of the rare situations where
Quitters Win !!!!!

I gotta say that’s sounds really good !!!

4.5 years for me after 20 years of on and off .

Congrats!

SearChart · 12 September 2019, 04:28 PM

Awesome, Congrats!

12 September 2019, 10:07 AM	#1
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: 252 Posts: 1,266	It has been 10 years I reached a milestone a couple of days ago, and forgot. It was ten years ago... 9/9/9. Deliberately chose that date to quit because it was easy to remember. Yet on the 10th anniversary, I forgot, haha. Brain cells. Apparently much less now than back then. Just an encouraging message to those trying to quit. It's easy if you do what I did. Just turn to alcohol. (Just kidding)

12 September 2019, 10:14 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	9 is synonymous with forever in Chinese. It’s a good omen. __________________ member#3242

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Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Good for you. I quit three years ago this month after 35 years. Still get the urge sometimes. __________________ _______________________

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12 September 2019, 10:12 AM	#2
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	Congrats! That’s a big deal, they say that’s the hardest one. I quit drinking when i was 25 after i woke up and decided i was done. It took me at least 5 or more times to quit chew. Tobacco is a tough one, well done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 September 2019, 10:14 AM	#3
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Congrats. I kicked it about that long ago. Was about the 20th time I quit before it stuck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12 September 2019, 10:19 AM	#5
Aquaholic_user "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Rich Location: US Posts: 487	Yes well done. Excellent milestone I too am working towards. Smoked about 2 packs a day for 10 years, quit cold turkey 9 months ago. Dont plan on going back. Whole reason I quit was to buy a rolex. And got my first used explorer II a few months ago. Still on the list but couldnt wait. Congratulations! SM-N960U

12 September 2019, 10:26 AM	#7
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Congrats to all the quitters here!

12 September 2019, 10:30 AM	#8
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Nice job, best thing I ever did

12 September 2019, 10:30 AM	#9
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	Well done, I quit in 1979. Best decision I ever made. Cheers

12 September 2019, 10:34 AM	#10
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	The Force is with you. Congrats. I quit 10 years ago come February. Best decision

12 September 2019, 10:37 AM	#12
boktan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 214	Congrats, same here, was on 3 packs a day for years, tried quitting many times and finally did it, tried gum, patches etc didnt work, cold turkeys the way to go. Cant quite remember the date and not exactly sure how many years altho I do remember the moment I quit as if it was yesterday. And yup I do get the urge sometimes but I make it a point to inhale some 2nd hand smoke once in a blue moon to remind me what Im not missing.

12 September 2019, 11:32 AM	#14
-lenny- 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Boyd Location: On an adventure Watch: 👑 Posts: 2,755	I think I last used tobacco in 2004? Something like that. Can’t say I miss it at all.

12 September 2019, 11:58 AM	#15
Randy63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scranton Watch: 16610 Posts: 996	I started smoking when I was 13. I smoked a pack and a half a day for 33 years. I'll be smoke free for ten years come February. What a nasty addiction. I'm so grateful I stopped. I felt I was approaching the point of no return as far as my health was concerned. Randy

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superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Huge congrats. I’m on approximately 5 years. I could not imagine being a smoker. It’s the worst. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

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DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	This is one of the rare situations where Quitters Win !!!!!

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kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Good for you OP, and everyone else who has successfully quit smoking. For those of you still struggling. There are a lot of cessation programs out there that are free. And for the Rolex lovers, quitting a pack a day is a new Rolex every 3 years. AOW

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Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Congrats!

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Kyle3130 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	Well done sir! __________________

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats!!! It's been about 14 years for me. Second time stuck. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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12 September 2019, 03:59 PM	#27
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	I quit 5 years ago. Second real attempt to stop. Long story short, watching my daughter’s school show with ex-wife who smelt like an ashtray! Came home said to current wife I’m giving up tomorrow. Used a vape for 1 week until lung infection set in. Recovered and never smoked again. I still get vertigo from time to time which is the only symptom left from giving up. __________________ @imrootbeer7

12 September 2019, 04:03 PM	#28
DrewYoung "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 13	Congratulation! I know how hard it is to do. But finally its great job for the health.

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