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"Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:12 am
by PT7
Okay, Henry Friends & Support Group....check this out.
Mark shared with us his desire and need to quit smoking. Below is his start date, and he just posted that he is "still smoke free" in the thread titled "1874 Sharps...saw one today."
I sure am glad that Mark can say everyday, from now on,
"I quit smoking on July 30, 2019."
Sincere congratulations, Mark.
PT7
START DATE
Re: Smoking cessation
Post by markiver54 » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:42 pm
Well, my friends and support group..been smoke free for 48 hours now.
MARK DID IT
markiver54 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:24 am
...After all, I have to reward myself at some point...still smoke free.
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:30 am
by markiver54
Thank you VERY much for the recognition and congrats Bob!
That means a lot. Everyone has been great!!
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:56 am
by BigAl52
Ok Mark hows it going now. Tomorrow will be another 2 weeks of smoke free air. We need an update.
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 9:13 am
by JEBar
having had the pleasure of meeting Mark in person, the fact that he is making a strong effort to kick the habit comes as no surprise .... really glad to hear that it seems to be working
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 9:41 am
by markiver54
Thank you ALL very much for keeping me in your minds!
Was going to report at the one month milestone which will be Tuesday.
Well, we're close enough today and I'm happy to say; so far SUCCESS!☺. I have had some difficult moments, but willpower has prevailed. I'm definitely enjoying the rewards of being smoke free, and intend to stay that way!
I want you all to know how much it has helped to post my quest here because the support HAS REALLY helped!
Mark
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 9:59 am
by CT_Shooter
Congratulations, Mark. You've turned off of Tobacco Road and are now on a much healthier path. You should be very proud. Nicotine has been described as one of the most addictive chemicals that there is. Way to go!!!
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:11 am
by markiver54
Thank you for the link as well Stan. Helps explain some of what I've been experiencing!
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:52 am
by PT7
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:52 am
by RanchRoper
Way to go. You are a non-smoker. No ifs, ands or "butts".
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 9:36 pm
by markiver54
Well....celebrating one month tonight. ☺
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 9:46 pm
by RanchRoper
You the man. Remember: stubborn pride has its uses....
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 10:18 pm
by ESquared
markiver54 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 9:36 pm
Well....celebrating one month tonight. ☺
Congrats and kudos, Mark! You don't need us to be proud of you. You should be so proud of yourself! Way to go!
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 10:23 pm
by markiver54
Thank you so much Evan! I DO feel a sense of accomplishment tonite. Has not been easy, but the milestones give me extra encouragement.
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 10:42 pm
by PT7
Your 2019 holidays should be another of the milestones for you, Mark.
Between Christmas and New Year's Eve, you'll be
celebrating 5 months smoke-free 
Look forward to it. Sure isn't that far off, and will be here before you know it!
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 10:53 pm
by markiver54
PT7 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 10:42 pm
Your 2019 holidays should be another of the milestones for you, Mark.
Between Christmas and New Year's Eve, you'll be
celebrating 5 months smoke-free
Look forward to it. Sure isn't that far off, and will be here before you know it!
Thank you Bob, had not thought of that as the next milestone....perfect though!!!, would bring my still living Dad to tears.
This is a perfect example of the great support I was hoping for!
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:11 pm
by BigAl52
Take that money ur savin from no smokes and buy urself a new Henry.
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:05 am
by RanchRoper
Yup, new rifle time.
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:47 am
by ESquared
Al found this one, which we agree is perfect for Mark, and a great token of his success. Auction ends today, zero bids and hundreds below what similar models are going for.
Enablers? Nah...
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/825904606
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:58 am
by markiver54
ESquared wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 9:47 am
Al found this one, which we agree is perfect for Mark, and a great token of his success. Auction ends today, zero bids and hundreds below what similar models are going for.
Enablers? Nah...
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/825904606
What a beauty!!
....and the frustration sets in
unfortunately will have to go smokeless another month or two. So So tempting though. Will probably look at that pic several times. Gosh!!! Wish I could jump on that.
Enabler? Yah
Re: "Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:48 pm
by ESquared
Not to fret, Mark, a little more digging reveals that they're not that rare out there, and there are other specimens available for around the same pricing.
Sure is pretty, and I'm not a big fan of all-nickel-plated sidearms. Would really like to hold one with that grip to see how it feels. Just afraid it would be too small for my big mitts.
2 packs/day X $6/pack X 30 days = more than halfway there. Hell, I'd spot you the difference on an easy payment plan!
