"Smokeless" from July 30th --> August 11th

[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

...After all, I have to reward myself at some point...still smoke free.

[markiver54]

Thank you VERY much for the recognition and congrats Bob!
That means a lot. Everyone has been great!!

[BigAl52]

Ok Mark hows it going now. Tomorrow will be another 2 weeks of smoke free air. We need an update.

[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

[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

[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!!!

The majority of smokers would like to stop smoking, and each year about half try to quit permanently. Yet, only about 6 percent of smokers are able to quit in a given year.

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/ ... -addictive

[markiver54]

Thank you for the link as well Stan. Helps explain some of what I've been experiencing!

[PT7]

I'm happy to say; so far SUCCESS! I'm definitely enjoying the rewards of being smoke free, and intend to stay that way!
Mark

[RanchRoper]

Way to go. You are a non-smoker. No ifs, ands or "butts".

[markiver54]

Well....celebrating one month tonight. ☺

[RanchRoper]

You the man. Remember: stubborn pride has its uses....

[ESquared]

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!

[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.

[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!

[markiver54]

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!

[BigAl52]

Take that money ur savin from no smokes and buy urself a new Henry.

[RanchRoper]

Yup, new rifle time.

[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

[markiver54]

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

[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!