camillj Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Wow ... I never really stopped to think about the fact that I have not fished in over 25 years without the pleasure of at least one and normally two packs of smokes .... was quite an experience out on the ice today... even though I was totally skunked ... there was a real fear that my beloved sport wouldnt work without the smokes ... Well ... I made it through a full day on the ice (including 2 1/2 hr drive each way) .... lets just leave it at that .... now gotta look forward to the first day on a trib and .... first day on a boat ... **shakes head ** .... one step at a time
MuskyBill Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Baby steps....I feel your pain. I'm trying again right now...
discophish Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Awesome job Jon. Talk about dedication and a strong will. That drive up there and back isn't all that short of a measure, that's for sure. Sorry to hear about the skunk. Even though the skunk stinks, the smell doesn't last forever. When the weather is good, fish or no fish, you can't beat the great experience of the outdoors. Like I said before, make the things you look forward to the most worth the sacrifice. Stay strong.
Terry Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 no worries the only sports that is better with smokes are drinking and boozing and swilling
misfish Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Good on ya. I cant seem to get it.I can go all day (leave the pack at home) at work,then once I get home,puff away. no worries the only sports that is better with smokes are drinking and boozing and swilling And your point is...............................................
Terry Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 lol my point was..I needed to give up those 3 sports, in order to quit smoking.....
jigger08 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Congrats Camillj.Set goals as you have done, i.e first day on a stream,on a boat etc.Don't give in until you reach those goals and by then it will be even more bearable.I just passed 17 months myself after a pack+/day for 24 years.You are certainly capable of losing the smokes, and gaining 25 lbs.Its worth it Camillj,you'll feel better and fish longer.Best of luck.
tonyb Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Think of all the fishing stuff you'll be able to buy with the savings from not putting your money up in smoke
1leggedangler Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Congrats! Too bad about the skunk though but I would take the no smokes over the skunk. Keep at er! Cheers, 1leg
setomonkey Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Congrats, one step at a time. Think about all the money you are saving without buying those one or two packs an outing, save it up and spend it on something fishing related, whether it's a new rod & reel, more tackle, or a guided trip you might not have taken otherwise. Keep it up, Mike
douG Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 As you know by now (www.whyquit.org), it only takes 72 hours for the physical cravings to start to go away. It's easier day by day after that. Keep at 'er, Camille.
Motorhead Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Nobody likes a quitter..... Just kidding.... Keep at it and in no time you`ll never even think of smoking... ( so I`ve heard, I still haven`t quit ) Doug
ryanheritage Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Hey just a quick note......about quitting............. You own the smoke it doesn't own you....... Great job on your success!!!
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