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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited July 2011

    Leah, I'll help toss her in, how dare she!  Yell

    Sandee, thanks for the rain, we had thunderstorms last night, had to log off in a hurry.

    Jo, it's been two years since I quit smoking.  It was before BC dx, but that's what finally got DH to stop smoking in the house.  I'm so glad I quit and you will be too, stay strong!  Toss any cravings in the fire.

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited July 2011

    badger - I think I have already tossed in the cravings - it has been 2 weeks today.  DH is still smoking and I am gently working on him.  I am already feeling much better.  I did not use any of the nicotine replacement products - I went all natural and by gosh - they work.

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited July 2011

    excellent!  I love the improvement in my senses of taste and smell.

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited July 2011

    badger - I can see my teeth are already getting whiter.  I can breathe so much better - I have been at this nasty habit for 40 years.

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited July 2011
    Jo, for me, the impetus was turning 50.  Quitting smoking was my gift to myself.  Kiss
  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited July 2011

    badger - I'm not sure what made me decide it was finally my time.  Maybe having survived BC and having a whole different outlook on life, sick of having to do a lot of additional tests before having surgery and then before my recent biopsy????  Really doesn't matter at this point, I did it and that's all there is to it.

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited July 2011

                                   ((JO))♥ (((HUGS)))

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited July 2011
    Sheila - You always know how to make me smile - Cool
  • Leah_S
    Leah_S Member Posts: 1,929
    edited July 2011

    Jo and Badger:

    Did you hear all that noise and rumbling coming from the Middle East today? It's not the Usual Suspects. It's Leah, jumping and cheering for you since you stopped smoking!

    You go, girls!

    Leah

  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 24,938
    edited July 2011
    Laughing thanks Leah!
  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited July 2011

    Leah------that bitch of a DR......she needs to burn in HELL....how dare she tell you such a thing.....I wish i could go to Isreal right now and kick the shit out of her right now....someone please help me start the biggest fire you ever saw...can you tell im pissed....the nerve....

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited July 2011

    Thanks Leah!!

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited July 2011
                           
  • hdangelbaby
    hdangelbaby Member Posts: 412
    edited July 2011

    i already exhausted my fmla, i would have to work another 12 months or 1250 hours to qualify

  • divinemrsm
    divinemrsm Member Posts: 6,614
    edited July 2011

    jo1955, I just howled in laughter at your comment regarding Leah's bs:  "Stand back ladies, I will kick her ass into the fire.  What a moron."

    Your comment is everything this forum should be about, commraderie, unity,support and encouragement.  I just got such a fabulous mental image of you taking care of one of our "sisters" here on the boards, no holes barred, just the perfect response. Still makes me chuckle. Thanks for making my day. 

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited July 2011

    DivineMrsM - Thanks so much. Glad I made your day.  

    I hate it that there are people out there and say or do really stupid things.  It just pisses me off and I want to help out as much as I can.

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited July 2011

    Im still pissed off at Leahs Dr.....just cannot believe a Dr.would say such a thing....its pouring rain here so send her over here naked and maybe the thunder and lightening will get her..no fire now!!!

  • Linda-n3
    Linda-n3 Member Posts: 1,713
    edited August 2011

    Leah, I may be a bit too late to help kick that doc into the fire, but at least I can roast marshmallows over her coals!!!  S'mores for everyone!!!!

  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 734
    edited August 2011

    N3 YOU MADE ME LAUGH!

    Tossing in all the BC 'Pink gifts", Hate them. People are still trying to give me scarves, Hello! I have been done with chemo almost 6 weeks, where have you been! Did not need a pink hat 6 weeks later,needed support 16 weeks ago when I started the slow crawl through hell, and you were no where to be found.

    Badger,I know the perfect place In Mexico for the bonfire, right on the gulf side of the Yucatan Peninsula,outside of Merida Mexico there are several small villages with beaches that are perfect for bonfires.

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited August 2011

    Merilee... Congrats on finishing treatment!  I'm packed...but can we just wait a month or two until AFTER hurricaine season is over? 

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited August 2011

    Merilee - I know where Meridia, MX is - that have some great beaches.  An evening bonfire and s'mores. 

    Voraciousreader - You really don't have to wait until hurricane season is over.  Maybe wait until Oct - the peak of hurricane season is Aug & Sept. 

  • Linda-n3
    Linda-n3 Member Posts: 1,713
    edited August 2011

    Have been on a wonderful beach vacation, and took a vacation from ALL meds and supplements (including vitamins) except that little half of an ambien for sleep.  I think I'm ditching them all .... has been so nice without them!  But, of course, some of them MIGHT be doing some good, ... no way to tell for sure, but am seriously considering tossing them all into the bonfire and let nature take its course through good nutrition instead of supplements.

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited August 2011

    Linda - Each one of use has to make that kind of tough decision.  You know what will work for you.

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited August 2011

    HEY LETS START A FIRE!!!!!!anyone have anything to burn????????I just saw a Dr burning..STILL!!!!!!!lets start the fire again...ok?

    anyone have anything to burn????????think!!!!!!!!! its sooo hot we can set the world on fire.ready.aim fire!!!!!!!!!!!!im waiting......

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited August 2011

    Losing are hard earned and saved money---------through the greed of others.

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited August 2011
    sooooooooo now we have to throw the government along with all the greedy people who stole our hard earned and saved $$$$$$$$$$.this fire is gonna be huge!!!!!!!
  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited August 2011

    Thanks Granny for getting the fire going again.  Seems no one had anything to burn for a while.

  • voraciousreader
    voraciousreader Member Posts: 3,696
    edited August 2011

    Jo...I guess it's been too hot outside for anyone to think of creating more heat with a fire....

    Even better, perhaps life is good for a change!Kiss

  • ellenquilt
    ellenquilt Member Posts: 54
    edited August 2011

    I'd like to throw in all the members of Congress who can't settle down and do their jobs without squabbling like a bunch of hyperactive chickens in a coop.  

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited August 2011

    voraciousreader - Where have you been?  I sure missed seeing you here.  I hope life is once again good for everyone.

    ellenquilt - I second that one! 

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