Geoff,

Do you recall when I started a post about quitting smoking? That will be 7 years ago next month. I haven't had a cigaret since. I guess I did it a little differently than most. I didn't quit cold turkey but rather, limited the number of cigarets I smoked until I got down to like 2 or 3 a day. I'd wait til certain times to light up. I had a long ride home from work (couldn't smoke at work in the office, so that helped). I'd allow myself, in the beginning, 3 cigs in a.m., 2 at lunch; three cigs from work to home and 3 in the evening. Anyway, gradually I went down to a couple a day and then stopped.

Now, to this day, if I'm walking down the street (or anywhere for that matter) and I smell smoke from someone smoking in the area.....call me nuts, but it still smells good.

That being said, I am so happy I quit and feel so much better. One of the smarter decisions I've made in my life.
Btw, maybe because I was never more than a pack a day smoker, it was a little easier to cut down gradually. I don't know.
Plus, I saved a bundle...4 cartons a month at that time I think was about $40 each.

Good luck Geoff. It is not easy that's for sure. Hang in there. You CAN do it.



TIS