Smoking

[Silli]

The deer thread gave me the idea to ask.

Who smokes? Who doesn't but used to? Who doesn't? (And someone is gonna say "smoke what?" )

Tobacco. We can do the other stuff another time.

 

[otherwise]

OK, I'm up for it.
Talk about the other stuff another time, good.
Tobacco, one puff at age 6, I figured it wasn't for me and have never tried it again.
Unfortunately the love of my life was already hooked when we teamed up, she was 16. She's always been considerate and always places herself downwind and cleans her ash tray after every smoke. Her ability to walk up long hills has fallen away over the last year or so and we know why.

 

[boofhead]

Started about 10 , daily at about 12 , gave it up at 32
Started again at 43 gave it up again at 49 when told of cancer in the neck
To costly to start again

 

[otherwise]

Started about 10 , daily at about 12 , gave it up at 32
Started again at 43 gave it up again at 49 when told of cancer in the neck
To costly to start again

Good luck with your ongoing good health Boof.
My Dad smoked from childhood to about 55. Throat cancer saw him off 20 years later.

As Yul Brynner said in his famous post death film clip, "Just don't smoke".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNjunlWUJJI

 

[devo]

Started with a flaming straw at 14,then on to as many as mylawn mowing earnings would permit.
Was smoking full on when I started working at 17
gave up for a year10 years ago and then permanently when I got crook in 07.
Haven't smoked since then, so I guess bar the year of, I smoked full on about 35 years.

 

[Rocky]

Never smoked a day in my life.
I'll admit that I attempted it when I was a teen because "everbody does it", but I quickly learned that it wasn't for me after I chocked half to death a few times.
My wife have never smoked either.

 

[hemibee]

I did, I don't know. I was asked when I quit and I told the woman I don't remember, I put them down and never thought about the day I quit. I figure if I give it too much thought I'll have on my mind too much and could start again.

 

[BludyL]

Never smoked a cigarette in my life. I've puffed an occasional cigar and 30 years ago I smoked a pipe for a few years.

 

[The Seeker]

Began in Vietnam thinking I'd not live to the next day anyhow......and have never quit.

 

[keystiger]

Started around 16 like Rocky the "everyone is doing it" stopped when my son was born. Was quit for 18 years, divorce had me pick it up again, then quit again after a couple years. I will puff on a cigar a few times a week seems to keep the "monkey off my back" but they do not have the addictive draw the cigarettes do I can tell you that for certain.

 

[otherwise]

I will puff on a cigar a few times a week seems to keep the "monkey off my back" but they do not have the addictive draw the cigarettes do I can tell you that for certain.

Interesting post.
I've heard that cigar smoking increases the risk of mouth cancer but not as bad as cigarettes and lung cancer.
A funny thing, if I'm close to a cigarette smoker I'm not real happy but the slight smell of a burning cigar doesn't worry me so much.

 

[keystiger]

That is true about the cigars causing mouth cancer more than cigarettes, however I think that is usually the 'ol stoggie cigars that guys keep in their mouths (often un lit) and just sort of chew on. Had a football coach in High School that ALWAYS had a cigar in his mouth chewin on it. I purchase the plastic or wooden tipped ones for just that reason. Certainly not claiming its "healthy" by any means, just personal preference.

 

[otherwise]

Sounds like you are reducing the chances in a big way, good for you.
Better doing what you do than hook into a pack or two a day.

 

[keystiger]

ugh....couldn't smoke that much even back in "the day" made me sick if I smoked more than a half pack a day at my peak. I was bad about lighting them.....setting them down to do something and come back its burnt up or half gone....always joked I lit more than I smoked.

 

[dazco]

Started at 14, quit in '07 (same as you Harry) at 54. I had given up on quitting because i was so hooked. Tried many times and finally decided i can't and that i love it too much. 2 weeks B4 my mom died i was in the hospital with her and she said to me "you really should think about quitting smoking". When she died i never smoked again. I did it for her, but i couldn't do it for myself. Now i often think to myself that i can't believe how UN hooked i am ! I never thought i could be so done with smoking because i loved it so much. It has taken it's toll tho, especially my lungs. Breathing isn't always 100% effortless. I'm pretty sure it will be what does me in. But I have to say, if and when it does i''m not so sure it wasn't worth it. A lifetime of what to me was great enjoyment. Could be it was worth it.

 

[Sketchy Snr]

I didn't smoke as I was always into sports and having watch my father smoking and struggling with Asthma just put me off it big time.

 

[shanered6]

started at 15 and allways smoked roll ups never liked the tailor mades ,gave up for 2 years in my early 30's but then got devorced and started again.
i was never a realy heavy smoker but i did enjoy it ! have been given up 2 years on new years day this time , and i know i wont start again !

 

[otherwise]

Started at 14, quit in '07 (same as you Harry) at 54. I had given up on quitting because i was so hooked. Tried many times and finally decided i can't and that i love it too much. 2 weeks B4 my mom died i was in the hospital with her and she said to me "you really should think about quitting smoking". When she died i never smoked again. I did it for her, but i couldn't do it for myself. Now i often think to myself that i can't believe how UN hooked i am ! I never thought i could be so done with smoking because i loved it so much. It has taken it's toll tho, especially my lungs. Breathing isn't always 100% effortless. I'm pretty sure it will be what does me in. But I have to say, if and when it does i''m not so sure it wasn't worth it. A lifetime of what to me was great enjoyment. Could be it was worth it.

That's a great post, I'm sure if your Mum knew she's be very happy.

 

[DaveB]

OK Silli, before I wheeze in to action on this thread , what's your story?

Y'know: "My name is Silli, and I am a smoker." Don't be shy; list all your other vices at the same time (No details!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

 

[Silli]

Lol Dave. You are the first to voice the fact that my smoking habits are conspicuous by their absence.

Like a trooper. Not proud of it.