JSM's BEGGING FOR BAN THREAD #10

[joesamas mama]

One last thing then I'll leave you to your thread. 

I quit smoking April 30, 2008 and it is the best thing I ever did for myself.  I was one of those people who knew they could never quit.  I'd tried everything.  When it came down to it, it was more a matter of really wanting to.  The patches worked for me, my husband went cold turkey.

I used to use the excuse that the damage was done by now so why quit?  BUT, when you quit you get back so much more lung function it's amazing (for me anyway).  My quality of life is much better and I'm no longer chained to making sure I have a pack (or carton) with me at all times.  I smoked for nearly 40 years and the last 20 years I smoked 2+ packs a day.  I was not a casual smoker.  It's so nice not being addicted.   

End of public service announcement.   

How long did you wear the patches? I have cut back at home because I go outside and it is freezing, that cuts it down to about three a night. Thanks Klaas, I may try the patches (after Christmas that is). 

[QuietMonkey]

Hi No Rose, good to see you!  I'm doing ok, I guess. 
Aww, I wanted to use the rolleyes monkey, but I don't see him.  Waaa, the crying monkey is missing too! 

    Go to where it says more and there are the rest of the monkey icons.

Thanks NoRose! I actually thought of doing that, but was too lazy to try it. Now that I know they are there, I'll go and get em when I want them next time!
I found these snow men like the other one here:
       

[Missiontoconvict]

We have been abnormally cold here, especially this early, our low over night was 9, and this morning on my way to work it was only like 13, so we have been crunchy and cold

We will be 21 degrees on Thursday. I can't imagine it getting any lower than that and being able to function outside. 

                                                  

Hi QM the shivering monkeys are adorable.

[Missiontoconvict]

Nova Scotia autistic boy who went missing has died, health officials say

HALIFAX, N.S. - Officials at a Halifax children's hospital say a seven-year-old autistic boy who went missing from his Cape Breton home has died.

Jocelyn Vine, vice-president of patient care for the IWK Health Centre, said James Delorey died earlier Tuesday. "It is with our deepest regret to advise you that James Delorey passed away at the IWK Health Centre early this morning," Vine told a news conference.

Vine then read a statement from Delorey's family: "The family would like to thank everyone involved in James's care. It was amazing to see how everyone came together. It really kept my hopes alive. We will have more to say later after we've had some time."

Delorey was rushed to the hospital after he was found suffering from severe hypothermia in a wooded area in rural Nova Scotia.

The boy was reportedly unconscious when he was located by ground search teams Monday near South Bar, outside Sydney.

Police said Delorey had wandered away from his home in South Bar on Saturday afternoon while following his dog, triggering a massive search involving hundreds of people and three aircraft.

Within hours of his disappearance, a large snowstorm moved into the region, dumping up to 15 centimetres on some areas.

He wasn't wearing a winter coat, hat or mittens.

The search was considered particularly difficult because Delorey could not speak, which meant he wasn't expected to respond to searchers' calls.

He had wandered away before, but he usually showed up not far from his home at a neighbour's house.

http://www.610cktb.com/news/14/1034915

          

this is a tragedy...I was hoping this little guy was going to make it..

Mission...love your avatar!

Thank you Sunny!

[Missiontoconvict]

I should have noted that the lovely CBB made it for me 

[QuietMonkey]

We have been abnormally cold here, especially this early, our low over night was 9, and this morning on my way to work it was only like 13, so we have been crunchy and cold

We will be 21 degrees on Thursday. I can't imagine it getting any lower than that and being able to function outside. 

                                                  

Hi QM the shivering monkeys are adorable.

They are cute mission, and I'm shivering just like them! Brrrrrrr           

[SunnyinTX]

One last thing then I'll leave you to your thread. 

I quit smoking April 30, 2008 and it is the best thing I ever did for myself.  I was one of those people who knew they could never quit.  I'd tried everything.  When it came down to it, it was more a matter of really wanting to.  The patches worked for me, my husband went cold turkey.

I used to use the excuse that the damage was done by now so why quit?  BUT, when you quit you get back so much more lung function it's amazing (for me anyway).  My quality of life is much better and I'm no longer chained to making sure I have a pack (or carton) with me at all times.  I smoked for nearly 40 years and the last 20 years I smoked 2+ packs a day.  I was not a casual smoker.  It's so nice not being addicted.   

End of public service announcement.   

Klaas....I officially quite a year ago this past October...but will admit to having some puffs when I have gotten really stressed.....then I realize how bad it tastes and put it out. I used the patches too...I was never a heavy smoker...a pack to a pack and a half a week....but you are right about being able to breathe so much better. It was because of you I stopped.  But it was very difficult and I back slid several times....but each time I did I went back to the first level of patches and started again.

[klaasend]

One last thing then I'll leave you to your thread. 

I quit smoking April 30, 2008 and it is the best thing I ever did for myself.  I was one of those people who knew they could never quit.  I'd tried everything.  When it came down to it, it was more a matter of really wanting to.  The patches worked for me, my husband went cold turkey.

I used to use the excuse that the damage was done by now so why quit?  BUT, when you quit you get back so much more lung function it's amazing (for me anyway).  My quality of life is much better and I'm no longer chained to making sure I have a pack (or carton) with me at all times.  I smoked for nearly 40 years and the last 20 years I smoked 2+ packs a day.  I was not a casual smoker.  It's so nice not being addicted.   

End of public service announcement.   

How long did you wear the patches? I have cut back at home because I go outside and it is freezing, that cuts it down to about three a night. Thanks Klaas, I may try the patches (after Christmas that is). 

About 3 weeks on the 14mg.  I probably should have started with the 21mg which is stronger but the 14 worked ok.  Then I went on the 7mg for another 2 weeks.  When I was down to my last patch I didn't take off the old and just added a new.  I didn't take off the last patch for a couple of days, LOLOL.  Then I used about 1/4 of a piece of nicotine gum to get me past any rough spots...I'd say another couple weeks of that. 

Keep in mind we were going through having our house torn apart and my husband, I and our 2 dogs were basically living in a 12x10ft room during the day.  I'm surprised we didn't kill each other, LOL.

[QuietMonkey]

One more thing, I want to say hi to Fanny! I read that you were and wanted to say hello in case you're lurking! Hope everything is well with you.
I will try to catch up with you in here again soon. Don't be too long Fanny! 

[joesamas mama]

One last thing then I'll leave you to your thread. 

I quit smoking April 30, 2008 and it is the best thing I ever did for myself.  I was one of those people who knew they could never quit.  I'd tried everything.  When it came down to it, it was more a matter of really wanting to.  The patches worked for me, my husband went cold turkey.

I used to use the excuse that the damage was done by now so why quit?  BUT, when you quit you get back so much more lung function it's amazing (for me anyway).  My quality of life is much better and I'm no longer chained to making sure I have a pack (or carton) with me at all times.  I smoked for nearly 40 years and the last 20 years I smoked 2+ packs a day.  I was not a casual smoker.  It's so nice not being addicted.   

End of public service announcement.   

How long did you wear the patches? I have cut back at home because I go outside and it is freezing, that cuts it down to about three a night. Thanks Klaas, I may try the patches (after Christmas that is). 

About 3 weeks on the 14mg.  I probably should have started with the 21mg which is stronger but the 14 worked ok.  Then I went on the 7mg for another 2 weeks.  When I was down to my last patch I didn't take off the old and just added a new.  I didn't take off the last patch for a couple of days, LOLOL.  Then I used about 1/4 of a piece of nicotine gum to get me past any rough spots...I'd say another couple weeks of that. 

Keep in mind we were going through having our house torn apart and my husband, I and our 2 dogs were basically living in a 12x10ft room during the day.  I'm surprised we didn't kill each other, LOL.

Thanks Klaas, I think I will try patches, I just have a feeling I will have them all over my body.  I'm suprised you didn't kill each other either.

[ScareyCarrie]

Klaas, i see you are a ducks fan....

Are you an oregonian???

[mymonkey]

One last thing then I'll leave you to your thread. 

I quit smoking April 30, 2008 and it is the best thing I ever did for myself.  I was one of those people who knew they could never quit.  I'd tried everything.  When it came down to it, it was more a matter of really wanting to.  The patches worked for me, my husband went cold turkey.

I used to use the excuse that the damage was done by now so why quit?  BUT, when you quit you get back so much more lung function it's amazing (for me anyway).  My quality of life is much better and I'm no longer chained to making sure I have a pack (or carton) with me at all times.  I smoked for nearly 40 years and the last 20 years I smoked 2+ packs a day.  I was not a casual smoker.  It's so nice not being addicted.   

End of public service announcement.   

How long did you wear the patches? I have cut back at home because I go outside and it is freezing, that cuts it down to about three a night. Thanks Klaas, I may try the patches (after Christmas that is). 

About 3 weeks on the 14mg.  I probably should have started with the 21mg which is stronger but the 14 worked ok.  Then I went on the 7mg for another 2 weeks.  When I was down to my last patch I didn't take off the old and just added a new.  I didn't take off the last patch for a couple of days, LOLOL.  Then I used about 1/4 of a piece of nicotine gum to get me past any rough spots...I'd say another couple weeks of that. 

Keep in mind we were going through having our house torn apart and my husband, I and our 2 dogs were basically living in a 12x10ft room during the day.  I'm surprised we didn't kill each other, LOL.

Thanks Klaas, I think I will try patches, I just have a feeling I will have them all over my body.  I'm suprised you didn't kill each other either.

I admire anyone that quits, I did quit for 7yrs...started dating a smoker and you can guess the rest of the story...I was so proud of myself when I quit, I worked at a bank and that was when smoking was banned and the bank sent the smokers to "Smoke Stoppers" if you succeeded in quitting the bank paid for it and if you did not quit the employee had to pay the cost, anyway I took that first drag along with a cool cocktail and handsome man and I was back with my addiction and a lying , cheating man. The story has a sad ending the man died from lung cancer and I still smoke...not a lot but one is to many! We should try to all quit after the new year,I bet we can do it together.

sorry to ramble 

[Bud's Girl]

Have you guys (not 2NJ) been smoking the wackie weed here in the JSM thread?

1.  Dugga (IT Admin at SM) is in no way related to Jim Bob Duggar.  Why would you even think they were?  It's like thinking I'm related to Mark Klaas. 

<snipped for space>

That would be me who was smoking the wackie weed earlier.  I've thought Dugga was Jim Bob Duggar for a very long time.   I'm pretty sure someone (who was wrong) told me that a long time ago.

I apologize, JSM & all other monkeys.  I tried to head off what I thought might be a problem, and instead ended up creating a problem.

[Brandi]

One more thing, I want to say hi to Fanny! I read that you were and wanted to say hello in case you're lurking! Hope everything is well with you.
I will try to catch up with you in here again soon. Don't be too long Fanny! 

Hey QM! Good to see ya!

You always give me great ideas with your graphics.

Here's my latest, thanks to you

[no rose colored glasses]

Have you guys (not 2NJ) been smoking the wackie weed here in the JSM thread?

1.  Dugga (IT Admin at SM) is in no way related to Jim Bob Duggar.  Why would you even think they were?  It's like thinking I'm related to Mark Klaas. 

<snipped for space>

That would be me who was smoking the wackie weed earlier.  I've thought Dugga was Jim Bob Duggar for a very long time.   I'm pretty sure someone (who was wrong) told me that a long time ago.

I apologize, JSM & all other monkeys.  I tried to head off what I thought might be a problem, and instead ended up creating a problem.

It's okay    I wonder what Jim Bob Duggar does for a living, it has to be something where he makes pretty good money.

[QuietMonkey]

   

[QuietMonkey]

One more thing, I want to say hi to Fanny! I read that you were and wanted to say hello in case you're lurking! Hope everything is well with you.
I will try to catch up with you in here again soon. Don't be too long Fanny! 

Hey QM! Good to see ya!

You always give me great ideas with your graphics.

Here's my latest, thanks to you

Aww Brandi thats so cool! I wish I could do what you do!   
I just find these smilies, would love to know how to make them too!

[klaasend]

Have you guys (not 2NJ) been smoking the wackie weed here in the JSM thread?

1.  Dugga (IT Admin at SM) is in no way related to Jim Bob Duggar.  Why would you even think they were?  It's like thinking I'm related to Mark Klaas. 

<snipped for space>

That would be me who was smoking the wackie weed earlier.  I've thought Dugga was Jim Bob Duggar for a very long time.   I'm pretty sure someone (who was wrong) told me that a long time ago.

I apologize, JSM & all other monkeys.  I tried to head off what I thought might be a problem, and instead ended up creating a problem.

It's okay    I wonder what Jim Bob Duggar does for a living, it has to be something where he makes pretty good money.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Bob_Duggar

James Robert "Jim Bob" Duggar (born July 18, 1965), of Springdale, Arkansas, is a former state legislator, who served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002.

He is a real estate agent and owns several commercial properties in his local area.[1][2] He is best known as the father of the Duggar family, which currently includes eighteen children: Joshua, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer and Jordyn-Grace. He is married to Michelle Duggar.

On the September 1, 2009, episode of Today, Michelle Duggar announced that she is expecting her 19th child. They have one grandchild, a girl named Mackynzie Renee, who was born to their eldest son Josh and his wife Anna on October 8, 2009.[3] Duggar ran in the Republican Party of Arkansas primary election for the United States Senate in 2002, but lost to Tim Hutchinson.[4]

Duggar sought the Republican nomination to the Arkansas State Senate District 35 seat in Arkansas in 2006,[5] but lost to candidate Bill Pritchard by 200 votes.

[Missiontoconvict]

Have you guys (not 2NJ) been smoking the wackie weed here in the JSM thread?

1.  Dugga (IT Admin at SM) is in no way related to Jim Bob Duggar.  Why would you even think they were?  It's like thinking I'm related to Mark Klaas. 

<snipped for space>

That would be me who was smoking the wackie weed earlier.  I've thought Dugga was Jim Bob Duggar for a very long time.   I'm pretty sure someone (who was wrong) told me that a long time ago.

I apologize, JSM & all other monkeys.  I tried to head off what I thought might be a problem, and instead ended up creating a problem.

Don't worry about it Bud's Girl - it was an honest error.  Pass me some of that stuff - I am laughing my azz off at those smilies. 

[no rose colored glasses]

Thanks Klaas, I figured he had to have a very good job to take care of all the kids, of course they probably make good money with the tv show also.