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Topic: Cigarettes
Posted By: Sacred 22
Subject: Cigarettes
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 02:14
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Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 02:18
i try to quit smoking 15 times a day..... -------------  Prog Archives Tour Van 
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Posted By: xtopher
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 02:40
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I never smoked. I'm a square...
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Posted By: Abstrakt
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 02:42
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Nope, and i don't think i'll ever start.
But i like the smell of them
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Posted By: Sacred 22
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 02:46
I thought you were a Dork, anyway..................Your Avatar is really quite round Pink.
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xtopher wrote:Posted By: xtopher
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 03:17
We're all full of suprises  -------------
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Posted By: Sacred 22
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 03:25
To be honest with you. I started this thread because your Dream Theater bashing buddy Micky is trying to quit.....................
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Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 05:47
| I never smoked and cigarettes smell awful. |
Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 06:13
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I quit three years ago. A middle-aged english woman with big hair and big glasses hypnotized me to stop. ------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
Posted By: goose
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 06:33
Two drags, to prove I could smoke while holding it in my foot...  and no inhalation.
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Posted By: oliverstoned
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 06:36
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I don't smoke tobacco anymore since two years ago. Only pure vegetal now... Although i can enjoy the first hits of a top level cigar. |
Posted By: Zargus
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 07:42
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Never have never will never even tryed. And i cant think of anything more pointles and a wast of money. ------------- 
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 07:57
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Cigarettes, no. I have had the pleasure of smoking a Cuban cigar. |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 08:03
I've never smoked, and I also drink very little (though I'm partial to good wine, like most Italians) I suppose I'm kind of boring... |
Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 08:05
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Good thing this thread, just reminded me I have to go down next to the store, for a pack of smokes...
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Posted By: oliverstoned
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 08:14
And you have never eat the flesh of gods? |
Posted By: Chicapah
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 08:56
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Cigs invented by Lucifer. They are so cool, so satisfying, and
such a pleasure. And so deadly and addictive and offensive to
others. I am currently a non-smoker, having quit a year ago this
month, but not a day goes by when I fail to have the urge to buy a
pack....
------------- "Literature is well enough, as a time-passer, and for the improvement and general elevation and purification of mankind, but it has no practical value" - Mark Twain |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 09:00
If by the flesh of gods you mean what I think I mean, no... I've actually always steered clear of anything than might cause an addiction. I even drink coffee (which I don't particularly like) in moderation... I told you I was boring! I can't even drive a car, nor play a musical instrument... What are you waiting for to chuck me out of PA? Anyway, I might have some other hidden qualities that you'll never know of...  |
Posted By: Dalezilla
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 09:50
| Never have, never will. |
Posted By: Dragon Phoenix
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 09:56
The same here. ------------- Blog this: http://artrock2006.blogspot.com |
Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 09:56
..i agree wholeheartedly!!
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Posted By: Falling Flower
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 09:59
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I quit smoking all day long and now I just smoke on parties.
I had to quit for 3 months from the docter...I was going crazy after a week lol
So I made a pact with myself to only smoke on parties  I never had this much money before  ------------- 
Tool makes the butterflies in my tumybox go woooooooosh |
Posted By: Atkingani
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 10:08
Same here...
Anyway after a tough and nice cup of black coffee there's nothing comparable. ------------- Guigo ~~~~~~ |
Posted By: WaywardSon
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 10:20
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I have quit for 6 months now. I read a great book by Alan Carr on how to stop smoking, that really helped me.
Actually cigarettes don´t have a taste (Remember your first smoke?)
It´s just drug addiction.
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Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 10:20
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I rarely smoke. Though sometimes I smoke a couple of cigarettes on a friday or staurday night with some friends. On parties, I smoke a bit more, but otherwise, nah. I LOVE cigars though ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: Fassbinder
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 10:25
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Never!!!
I can't stand (not physically) all that related to smoking. I hate the smell of cigarettes. I try to avoid to pass near the smokers when walking on the streets.
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Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 10:26
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Nope, i simply dont like it... ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 10:29
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I used to smoke about a pack and 1/2 a day. After I stopped drinking, my consumption went way down. I quit completely about two years ago. I still enjoy a good cigar, but I only smoke about one, or two, a week. Cigs are are a tough one to kick. I would suggest using tactics similar to beating any addiction. Primarily, staying away from those that are smoking. Also, don't let your friends smoke in front of you.
------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Open-Mind
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 10:31
I Quit 
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Posted By: Sacred 22
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 12:00
Leo Ascendant huh. Ok, now it's starting to make a bit more sense.
 "I might have some other hidden qualities that you'll never know of...  "For this I am sure..................................
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 12:13
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Though I've never smoked, I dread to think how much I cigarette smoke I have inhaled through passive smoking. Sitting on the top deck of buses, drinking in the pub with friends, even in a working environment. Thankfully, Scotland has now banned smoking in all enclosed public places. What a difference.
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 13:14
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I have smoked since 14,and average a pack a day.It is basically my only vice.I quit last year for about 7-8 months but recent events in my personal life have caused me to start again.
And I agree with Guigo,that first cigarette of the day along with your first cup of coffee is incomparable. -------------  |
Posted By: Trickster F.
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 13:15
| Quit 5 years ago. |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 13:17
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Don't smoke.
Tried some during my army service, did not like it and never tried again.
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Posted By: AtLossForWords
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 13:33
Pretty much the same here, I quit for almost half a year, and now I'm back smoking again.
And I agree the first smoke and a cup of coffee of the day is great. I usually like a nice fat bowl too.  -------------  
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Posted By: Falling Flower
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 13:35
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Reading this thread made me want a ciggie
But my best friend keeps them so I can't smoke untill we go out again -------------
Tool makes the butterflies in my tumybox go woooooooosh |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 13:44
| I have smoked other things, but not regular cigarettes. I won't start either, because cigarette smokers tend to smell bad. |
Posted By: Mikerinos
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 13:48
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I tried a year ago or so and it made me sick so I never plan to do it again. It's a pretty nasty habbit, and an expensive one at that (I'd rather get 2-3 more CDs a week then a pack a day).
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Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 13:51
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I used to smoke 60 a day. That was just on an average day. If I went out in the evening to the pub it would hit 90 and if I went to a club later I could add another 20.
I gave up over 7 years ago and havent touched one since. I have,however,put on nearly 4 STONE in weight....so instead of dying of lung cancer I will now expire through heart disease.... 
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Posted By: xtopher
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 17:24
Yeah, I saw that. I wish him luck. -------------
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Posted By: xtopher
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 17:26
I've always thought weed smelled worse. Of course, you get some "extra benefits" from it, so all in all it's a good deal -------------
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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 18:54
I am no advocate of smoking, but there is no conclusive evidence of any harm being caused by second hand smoke. I f you check it out, you can see that the facts have been twisted in order to serve propaganda. ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Empathy
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 18:59
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I'm currently on quitting attempt number 7,492. Wish me luck!
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Posted By: Leningrad
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 22:15
Good Luck! 
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Posted By: AtLossForWords
Date Posted: August 15 2006 at 22:20
Holy sh*t Tony!!!!
You're a f**king monster in a respectable way.
If I go to bar to play a gig, I don't even have ten done by the end of the night, and that's getting home at like three in the morning. -------------
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Posted By: heyitsthatguy
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 00:05
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Someone should make a PA addiction breaking service
As far as cigarettes, never touched the stuff, never plan to. I avoid anything that could even become slightly addictiong. (Except caffeine of course...but that actually helps me as far as focus w/ music...heheh....) ------------- 
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Posted By: Barla
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 00:10
I'm 16, never smoked and never will !!
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Posted By: Sacred 22
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 00:34
ha ha ha ha ha ha ah ha aha ha ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
..............that's right Pink.Mix a little beer with it and presto!!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: Meddler
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 01:00
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I want my lungs to be pink when they burn me.
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Posted By: Meddler
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 01:01
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And if you have a cigarette adiction, just be pretetious instead. You get be looked up to and save money on beer and cigarettes.
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 01:19
It's progressive. I quit for two and half years started again and it wasn't 6 months before I was back to 2-3 packs a day. That lasted almost three years. Quit again two years ago August and I gained all sorts of weight too. Not sure what a stone is in lbs Tony but I have gained 35-40 lbs in two years.  ------------- 
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Philéas
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 03:02
Weed doesn't really smell that good either, but I assure you that sitting beside a heavy smoker on a bus isn't nice at all. They do smell, and they smell really bad. Far worse than weed! |
Posted By: oliverstoned
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 07:50
My ones are green! |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 08:21
On average, 5-10 a day (but I don't count if at the pub, at festivals or at a club); not a good habit, I admit - I'd like to think one day I'll give up, but I've still got a load of tobacco I bought back from holiday, so that'd be a waste of money
Oh yes - that, and that first cigarette when you've just sat down in the pub with your first pint of the night - heaven! ------------- 
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 08:22
You mean you've never smoked, or you smell awful?
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Posted By: Wilcey
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 08:42
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I once gave up for 3 yrs.................back on them for the last 10 yrs or so.......... it goes up and down, my partner gave up 2 1/2 yrs ago and I see the benefits he has, although he still longs for one! He was a fairly heavy smoker, I am down to 5- 10 a day like Jim. (although like Tony R, a night out can add quite a lot to that!!! )
That first one with your first cuppa is great, also after a meal with friends and wine, sat back from the table...........bliss! I havn't smoked indoors for years, and am now contemplating hypno therapy after many failed quit attempts. I know it stinks, I know it's not healthy. Most of my daily smokes I don't really enjoy, it's something that I do, but there are one or two a day that I really, really enjoy! Nasty habit tho, DON'T START! I have always been active, but I see the difference now, when I am surfing with my buddies, I run out of puff on the paddle long before they do, and that's BAD! |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 13:41
Depends which side of the fence you're on I guess Bhikkhu.
When it comes to propaganda, the cigarette companies are the real experts.
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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: August 16 2006 at 18:01
True, very true. I guess that was why the anti-smoking advocates decided to use some of the same tactics. It just really bothers me when anyone makes a claim that is supposed to be backed up by evidence, and in actuality it isn't (ie: the Bush Administration). ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: dralan
Date Posted: August 17 2006 at 14:15
| Unfortunately yes I smoke cigarettes. I am 41 years old now and have been smoking since I was about 15. It is a horrible habit and I advise anyone who doesnt smoke now to keep it that way. |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: August 17 2006 at 14:18
A stone is 14 lbs so Vince is right-I am a monster.... 
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Posted By: JJLehto
Date Posted: August 17 2006 at 15:47
I have no clue when it comes to the whole second hand smoke thing...but I pray that it DOSN'T cause much harm. I used to stop and chat everyday with a friend of mine who smoked, there would be wiffs of smoke coming out of my mouth when I spoke. lol
Smoking has been banned in public places where I live to and it is really different, especially in restaurants. Oh and to answer the question, No I have never smoked once.....guess I'm just a square as well.
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Posted By: Seyo
Date Posted: August 17 2006 at 17:02
I have smoked since I was 16 an average about 10-15 cigarettes per day. I quit for good on 1 may 2004, after reading (don't laugh at me!) a book called "Easy Way to Quit Smoking" by certain J. Carr. I know, it sounds rediculous, but anyway, I don't and never will smoke again anything (not only tobacco) because it makes me disgust. You call it auto-suggestion, placebo, willpower, faith or whatever but it helped me. 
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: August 17 2006 at 18:12
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Dont smoke, never will, cancer sticks arnt my thing.
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Posted By: Rust
Date Posted: August 17 2006 at 20:50
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Only when I'm with freinds and one is offered, I have never bought any for myself. Everyone once and a while I have a small crave for one but I don't let it get to me.
My favorite kind are Camel wides. Such a great taste. ------------- We got to pump the stuff to make us tough from the heart Its astart What we need is awareness we cant get careless Mental self defensive fitness Make everybody see in order to fight the powers that be |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: August 17 2006 at 20:55
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"Have you gotten any cigarettes..." Good song! Anyway, I don't smoke and don't plan on ever doing so. |
Posted By: crimson thing
Date Posted: August 18 2006 at 06:02
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If you want a good song on the subject, what about "Cigarettes" by City Boy (a musch underestimated & relatively unknown band) on "Book Early".
"Cigarettes that you leave unlit
Just a trace of lipstick on the filter tip
Cigarettes that you leave unlit
You'd better smoke it - before you choke on it!"
(from memory) ------------- "Every man over forty is a scoundrel." GBS 
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Posted By: Australian
Date Posted: August 18 2006 at 06:32
I agree, my Gandfather smoked from when he was 18 until he was 80. ------------- 
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Posted By: Eetu Pellonpaa
Date Posted: August 18 2006 at 08:16
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Used to smoke North State, Lucky Strikes and Chesterfield, quit ten years ago (has few slips few years ago whilst being too drunk). It's a stupid habit, getting a stronger addiction than from most of the drugs, and not even getting the highs or any visions out of it.
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Posted By: Badabec
Date Posted: August 25 2006 at 08:58
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As I was a child, I tried a cigarette and I nearly puked. But that that doesn't count, right? But since that day, I have never smoked any cigarette again and I'm sure I won't do it again in my life... Anyway, I also don't drink more than one or two beers... Why all that? Because drugs are bad! (no seriously guys, that's the truth ) |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: August 29 2006 at 07:43
I'm afraid I'm sadder than you - I'm 43, and was a vehement anti smoker until aged 25, when I started one night through boredom (long story...); probably the worst decision I ever made in my life! Actually, as it's lunchtime & sunny, I think I'll just nip out of the office for a few minutes...
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Posted By: Detric
Date Posted: August 29 2006 at 11:22
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I used to smoke but quit, now I see how stupid it was (no offence smokers )
It wasnt healthy for myself and the people around me, all my clothes smelled awful, and cigs are pretty expensive here as well, so you need a job if you want to smoke haha!
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Posted By: Zac M
Date Posted: August 30 2006 at 17:59
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I don't buy them, but if I am with people and they are free, then I sometimes go for it. I prefer cloves to tobacco, well pretty much anything to tobacco really.
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