I had an 8 0z cup which is better than a 20 oz bottle.

I had an 8 0z cup which is better than a 20 oz bottle.


It certainly is chippers. Good for you. How do you feel. Any different?

Good going, Chippers! That's like 1/3 of normal!

Keep it up!

This is such a great group!

Yawn stretch mmmmm still all sleepy and not awake this is possibly what I find one of the hardest times lol id always wake have a stratch and then go sit in the garden and have a smoke.

How are you all doing this afternoon?

Awww that sounds so nice. Sitting in the garden, in England, having a smoke. Heck you let's go join Laura in the garden :):).

Ooooh we must stay on track. Still at 0 here. Thanks to you and all the great folks here.

How goes it with you CBW?

I feel sleepy and a little sluggish. It'll pass. I actually slept last night without taking melatonin. I did hit the snooze button twice.

Oh still a big fat proud 0 woo hoo and you know what Allheart its great to having you standing up here with me too :D

Thank you so much. Honest to Pete (whoever he is ) it is because of this thread and what you said this morn Laura. Way to go with your 0. Proud to be standing with you. Thanks so much.

I just did a naughty naughty. But I meant well. Single4 has a thread under collectibles going. And she asked what everyone collects. Since she has been MIA on this thread (she, I think is supposed to stop smoking tomorrow, if I remember correctly), I popped in on her thread and responded, that I just started a collection... a collection of how many days I have not smoked... I asked her if she care to join me... hee hee.. Hope she doesn't mind, it was a friendly loving nudge.:p

Giggle I added my days too ;) ;)

Giggle i added my days too ;) ;)


LOl hee hee... Oh I just love it.

And I think for your incredible accomplishment... of quitting smoking... for all eternity, would it not be fitting that an eternity ring be given to you to symbolize this incredible accomplishement.. (hee hee how'd I do :)

Omg... I am so passing that thought on to my husband!

Actually, I think if I make it 6 months, there's already a heck of a prize waiting for me. Plus--who knows? Maybe this will be all it takes for us to get pregnant!

But... now I want an eternity band too.

LOL Synnen your supposed to get a eternity band when you produce the first child but that's like a year and a half ago and no ring I tell you what there are a lot of men out there that could learn from that and get there acts together lol.

OOOOO are you quiting smoking to help you conceive??

Allheart I thinkyou for trying but I can almost garrentee it will fall on def ears he has about as much romance in him as a pile of horse poop lol

Yes... we've been trying (with just charting ovulation and home methods) for about 3 years now.

We probably need to start consulting a fertility expert, but... that's very expensive, and not covered by insurance. So this is kind of our last effort at this before we start making major financial decisions.

Take the stick to him! It will help him remember romance! I promise! (It really just makes my husband laugh, but hey... whatever works)

AAAWWWW hunn I wish you the best of luck have you tried anything like clomid? Im sure you know more about all that than I can ever imagine.

Stay strong hunn xxxxx

Honestly, we haven't tried anything (other than practicing!) Most places that you can get reliable information charge for it. I've heard so many stories (some of them contradicting) on the web that I'm almost afraid of the whole thing!

In any case, I'll be saving money not smoking, so I can justify paying people for outrageous tests and opinions.

Clomid is perscribed by your norma dr no idea how much it would be over there but hell go ask my friend jo tried for 4 years to no avail and after a month of clomid bang she fell with her son.

Nice! One thing my doc did say is that smoking is the number one cause of infertility. She didn't want to go forward with anything else until we quit first.

How are you holding out today? Still at 0?

Oh yes 0000000000 lol and I don't even fancy one.

Yeah and those that fall pregnant and still smoke are not only putting there unborn baby at risk but themselves also. So good on you for stopping {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}

You're such a sweetie!

Grats on the 0! That's wonderful! Just remember to hold out when that craving comes back, because YOU are better than a nasty old habit! (if nothing else, remember that I was a 2 pack a day girl, and I held out against those demons! You can too!)

Hope everyone's had a good day and Allheart you managed to stick with that 0 lots of hugs xxxx

Oh hugs everyone... Yes, so far Allheart has held on to 0. Oh my. What a day.

First Synnen, special prayers for you and hubby.. & enjoy the practicing ;)

Okay, if I didn't smoke today, then I think I may never. Hubby and I decided that having 2 cars just is not practicle. I drive maybe twice a week and we ride in together. Keep in mind I just got my drivers license not even a year ago. Anyway, we traded in both cars for one car. Which is the smart thing to do. But oh how I cried handing in the keys. It was my baby that got me through the driving test and all. I am so grateful to that little car. But I am even more pleased that we now will only have one car payment and hopefully insurance will be a lot less. Hubby misses his SUV as well, but for once, we are using are heads.

Soooo during all the back and forth with the carsalesman and manager, Allheart wanted a cigy so bad, but thinking of all of you gave me such strength. I want one so bad right now, but not going to do it. We were at the car dealer from 1200 to 7pm. They are really nice there, but still they can make your head spin.

Sorry for rambling on.

Hope all of you had a great day. Lots of hugs and thank you so much for keeping me strong.

So proud of all of you.

(CBW thanks for being such an angel :)

Grats on the new car! That's wonderful! We went through it a couple years ago, and I know how they can make your head spin... so good job on not lighting up!

I'm so proud of all of you!

Woo Hoo good going Allheart I also got so close to walking in the rain to the alnight garage millie was being a right little madam she just wouldn't go to bed I was just to tierd and was well and truly ready to give in. But I didn't :D

I kind of like the 0 branch it's a fresh clean place to be xxxxxxxxx lots of hugs and kisses to you all xxxxxxxxx

Good Morning everyone,

How's everyone doing? Here's to another day 0. Chippers how did you do with the soda?

Laura, I just love being on that branch with you, thanks for making room :)

Well, the car that we bought is new to us, but actually is a 2005. I am very grateful for it, we both are a little sad about letting go of the other two. They were very good to us and held lots of memories. I even cried a little this morn. It's not the material thing, it's just the memories. Geez, there are people starving in the world and I am shedding a tear for a car. Shame on me. Sorry Guys.

Here's to a wonderful day for all. Sending lots of hugs.

Hehehehehehe hell its great to have company up here on our 0 branch :)

Keep up the good work there hunn its tough at the top as they say hehehehehe

Thank you so much. Honest to Pete (whoever he is ) it is becuase of this thread and what you said this morn Laura. Way to go with your 0. Proud to be standing with you. thanks so much.

I just did a naughty naughty. But I meant well. Single4 has a thread under collectibles going. And she asked what everyone collects. Since she has been MIA on this thread (she, I think is supposed to stop smoking tommorow, if I remember correctly), I popped in on her thread and responded, that I just started a collection....a collection of how many days I have not smoked...I asked her if she care to join me...hee hee.. Hope she doesn't mind, it was a friendly loving nudge.:p



It was a friendly nudge. Not a sermon on the evils of smoking. I'm sure she took it as it was meant in a friendly way.


Yes...we've been trying (with just charting ovulation and home methods) for about 3 years now.

We probably need to start consulting a fertility expert, but...that's very expensive, and not covered by insurance. So this is kind of our last effort at this before we start making major financial decisions.

Take the stick to him! It will help him remember romance! I promise! (It really just makes my husband laugh, but hey...whatever works)

My hushabd and I went on vacation and forgot everything. A bottle of asti and a year later we had Ryan aka #2. I heard the alcohol content increases the woman's vaginal secretions and makes it easier for the dad to be. (they get all the luck)

Hehehehehe practice is much more fun anyway certainly less tiering blimey am I pooped today madams refusing to nap the cats are in hiding because she is tormenting the living daylights out of them.
Me I'm still on a 0 day but my word could I do with one but I won't give in ill just go quetly loopy instead...

All heart I can relate. I cried when I watched my "special" car go down the road on the back of a tow truck. It had special memories and it was the first car I bought on my own. But as you said you have the memories. You can't worry about the world just your little corner of it. The fact you went through that trying time with out lighting up says allot aout your strenth and will ppower.

Cbw, how did it feel to not going down for a pack of cigs? I'm guessing it felt good and empowering too. Knowing you resisted temptation does make you feel stronger and if not a little bit more proud of yourself.

No one who hasn't been through the actual quitting and the withdraw have no idea the tremendous effort it takes. Not to mention the struggle. Its like learning new habits all over again. But we know the ends are worth it. So even with the jokes and the fun we take it seriously not just for ourselves but for everyone on this tread.

Just remember there's nothing wrong with wanting one. You can want one and remember how far we've come since Saturday. So far almost a week. Soooooooo chocolate roses for everyone.
Think of all the money you're saving on cigs, lighters breath mints. Your teeth will get whiter and not to mention your clothes will smell nicer too. Cbw, hun, you're setting such a good example for millie. Evenif she doesn't realize it yet.(maybe if she did she wouldn't be such and itch at night) for that I'm giving you the golden pacifier.

Keep up the good work. I'm inspired by you guys. So far I had 3 cans yesterday and one today. Chippers

Chippers I'm currently sat here thinking I'm going mad lol at the moment I don't feel inspired just flipping tierd lol why won't madam sleep I need to that's for sure..

Keep up your good work with your caffine don't reduce to quicly though the withdrawl from that is really strainge.

Hugs to you xxxxx

Is she teething? That'll keep her up at night.

No not at the moment we have just cut the 4 big back teeth one on either side she was just hyper to the max yesterday and I'm running on empty where do they get there energy lol

Ugh. I'd LOVE to know why adults don't get the energy that kids have. HOw are we supposed to keep up?

Just remember, CBW... part of how tired you are is nicotine withdrawal. It really does mess with your sleep.

Only 3 yesterday, Chippers? That's awesome! Great job!

I had a huge fight with a co-worker yesterday, and it's making me think about leaving my job. The urge to light up today is sooooo bad I just want to cry. So... keep me in your thoughts, and don't cave! We're all doing great, and we're better than a bad habit!

AAAAWWWWW Synnen hunny don't you let that bully you, you stand tall and don't you get lighting up either I won't if you won't OK.

Im tierd for a medical reason too but I'm not going into that here its rather yucky, but even when I'm feeling on top of the world she knackers me out my word the girl doesn't stop.

Sending you big big hugs xxxxxxx

I swear to you... if we could harvest the energy of 2 year olds around the world, we'd never have a power crisis again. They GLOW with energy!

I don't blame you for being tired... I spend 2 hours with my 2 year old niece and feel like I need to sleep for 2 days!

I won't if you won't! I promise!

(thanks for the hugs... I felt them all the way around the world here)

HEHEHEHEHEHE Millie is sending you lots of love and hugs too she is trashing the living room again

Don't you wish you could harness that energy?

"Here, Millie! here's a broom! and a dust cloth!"

Hehehehe.

To flipping right id be giving her the vacume hehehehehe getting her to wash up ;)

Lol... she probably would LOVE the vacuum! Vrrrrrrrrm!

(the kitties would probably hate that though)

Ugh. I'd LOVE to know why adults don't get the energy that kids have. HOw are we supposed to keep up??

Just remember, CBW....part of how tired you are is nicotine withdrawal. It really does mess with your sleep.

Only 3 yesterday, Chippers? That's awesome! Great job!

I had a huge fight with a co-worker yesterday, and it's making me think about leaving my job. The urge to light up today is sooooo bad i just wanna cry. So...keep me in your thoughts, and don't cave! We're all doing great, and we're better than a bad habit!


Memo to Synnen's Coworker : Listen up....several of Synnen's friends are currently trying to stop smoking. So continue to be a pest to our girl, as we are just itchin for a reason to show our "other side" :D

Respectfully,
Synnen's friends who are dangling from the top branch :eek:

Allheart... I love you.

(I just about spit coffee all over my computer laughing, too)

To flipping right id be giving her the vacume hehehehehe getting her to wash up ;)


Oh Millie, here's a hug from Auntie Allheart. {... } and a big one for Mom as well.
Hang in CBW, and bottle some of that energy and send it this way. It is so amazing how there energy seems to just multiply.

You're a great Mommy Laura... hang in there...

The kitties would prpbably have a nervous breakdown hehehehehe poor little things.

And hell those words are so true Allheart ill kick the womens/mans arse I can sure find the energy for that.

all heart I can relate. I cried when I watched my "special" car go down the road on the back of a tow truck. It had special memories and it was the first car I bought on my own. But as you said you have the memories. you can't worry about the world just your little corner of it. the fact you went thru that trying time with out lighting up says allot aout your strenth and will ppower.

cbw, how did it feel to not going down for a pack of cigs? I'm guessing it felt good and empowering too. knowing you resisted temptation does make you feel stronger and if not a little bit more proud of yourself.

no one who hasn't been thru the actual quitting and the withdraw have no idea the tremendous effort it takes. not to mention the struggle. its like learning new habits all over again. but we know the ends are worth it. so even with the jokes and the fun we take it seriously not just for ourselves but for everyone on this tread.

just remember there's nothing wrong with wanting one. you can want one and remember how far we've come since saturday. so far almost a week. soooooooo chocolate roses for everyone.
think of all the money youre saving on cigs, lighters breath mints. your teeth will get whiter and not to mention your clothes will smell nicer too. cbw, hun, youre setting such a good example for millie. evenif she doesnt realize it yet.(maybe if she did she wouldn't be such and itch at night) for that I'm giving you the golden pacifier.

keep up the good work. I"m inspired by you guys. so far I had 3 cans yesterday and one today. Chippers


My dearest Chippers. Thanks so much for the inspiring words. Perfect timing. Way to go with the 3 cans... incredible!! How you feeling with it?

I just did a naughty naughty. But I meant well. Single4 has a thread under collectibles going. And she asked what everyone collects. Since she has been MIA on this thread (she, I think is supposed to stop smoking tommorow, if I remember correctly), I popped in on her thread and responded, that I just started a collection....a collection of how many days I have not smoked...I asked her if she care to join me...hee hee.. Hope she doesn't mind, it was a friendly loving nudge.:p

Hee Hee... that wasn't a "Naughty Naughty"!:p I have been popping in :eek: on this thread to check on everyone's progress daily and I guess I feel a little WEAK! You all are doing so wonderful and I feel like a big PUSS!!

I get paid today so I am going to go pick up my prescription to quit smoking. Yes... yous can say it... you all have the will power to stop without help of drugs but I feel I need it! It has an appetite suppressant in it allso. Everyother time that I've quit for a month to 3 months, I racked on some weight.:o (Being single yet and 32 scares me. There are a lot of men who want to date skeletons). I know I've talked about the drug in the beginning of this thread already... sorry!

My day is TOMORROW... (1/19/07), which is the "first day of the rest of my life".

Allheart... I do appreciate the nudge. I will need nudging from time to time! Also, if and when you need my "nudge", I will also nudge you back:D !

Woo Hoo way to go Single4 you can do it sweety and your not a big puss you just have to seal with this te way you can can't wait for you to come sit on the big fat 0 branch with us and we will all be here for you too .
Lots of hugs xxx

Single4... what makes you a puss? That you know you need help? I'd call that knowing yourself, not being a wuss! I'm cheering for you! You can hang out with us all day tomorrow, and we'll give you hugs when you're having a hard time.

Allheart....I love you.

(I just about spit coffee all over my computer laughing, too)

Love you bunches and bunches. Hope the coffee landed on you know who... heee heee

Ooooh that's a bad Allheart. Hee hee.

Love you honey. Stay strong!!

I should seriously turn you guys loose on her. She's just not fun to work with.

She's quitting smoking too, though... so I should go easier on her, but somehow I'm too much of a beach to do so.

Hee Hee... that wasn't a "Naughty Naughty"!:p I have been popping in :eek: on this thread to check on everyones progress daily and I guess I feel a little WEAK! You all are doing so wonderful and I feel like a big PUSS!!!

I get paid today so I am going to go pick up my prescription to quit smoking. Yes... yous can say it... you all have the will power to stop without help of drugs but I feel I need it! It has an appetite suppressant in it allso. Everyother time that I've quit for a month to 3 months, I racked on some weight.:o (Being single yet and 32 scares me. There are alot of men who want to date skeletons). I know I've talked about the drug in the beginning of this thread already... sorry!

My day is TOMORROW... (1/19/07), which is the "first day of the rest of my life".

Allheart... I do appreciate the nudge. I will need nudging from time to time! Also, if and when you need my "nudge", I will also nudge you back:D !


Ooooooooooh Single 4... so happy to see you... lots and lots of hugs... and one more friendly nudge. Oh scuuuuzy, but my dear, I am soooo not one of the strong ones. Doc gave me the same meds as you. I am on day 6 of the medicine pack. Chantrix right?
And I want to smoke more with it... ahhhhhh. However, the doc said it won't start to kick in until the second week (which for me is this Sat). This Sat, was to be my quit date. When you start the pack, they want you to pick a quit date, which should be 7 days after you start the meds. But I wanted to join my girls on the top branch, so I started no cigs yesterday.

Oh Single glad I didn't pester you :). Here's a hug and we will be ringing your doorbell again, hee hee.

Many hugs again


I should seriously turn you guys loose on her. She's just not fun to work with.

She's quitting smoking too, though...so I should go easier on her, but somehow I'm too much of a beach to do so.


Oh Synnen, then I need to be kind to her as well. Tell Miss Muphet that it would help, if she stood next to people who were smoking, drank lots of caffine, and alcohol, and kept cigaretts with her at all times as well as a lighter. This surely will help her to quit smoking.

Hee hee hee... I so bad. Tell Ms. Muphet no charge for the advice and to be sure and let us know how she is progressing... hee hee. ( I am being so naughty, well she started it by picking with our Synnen, so there !)

Lol! You rock!

She was hard to work with before we all started quitting (the boss offered everyone $500 to quit for 30 days... who could turn that down?) but now it's downright miserable!

I'd pass on your advice, but she might hide my body someplace no one could find it.

No she is down right misserable and its her problem.
You on the other hand are a wonderful special human to who she does not deserver to know so let her whinge let her she can kiss my lilly white butt because we all know who the better person is...

Oh my word Allheart you have wonderful taste in rings maybe you should come drag ben to the shops for me hehehehehe

Loves you lots xxxx

You ladies are the BEST! I was telling my husband about you last night, about how you get me through my days, and he was excited for me that I have such a great group of people helping!

Wooo Hooo no we are the best that includes you too :D

Awww... /blushes

Yes we GODDESSES are the best. I've never met such a group of women like you all are. I did feel sluggish yesterday and had a whopper of a headache. But I knew that was coming. All heart you rock. Single, hun you need to quit any way you can. If that means meds then do what you need to. Synnen as for your co-worker, if she's being a little stinker, then you need to find your center and think about that. Think of all you're doing on this tread. Maybe we are like a band of eternity. We keep each other going. Focus on that and don't let her get to you.
Cbw, did you really think your tread would get such attention. Good for you by lighting the fire under everyone.

Ps, I'd print all hearts letter to your co worker and post on your computor. The let the fun begin.:rolleyes:

Toottles, Chippers

Chippers... you're evil. Printing that letter and posting it will just make things awful here... but it's going up on my wall at home!

I want all of you to keep in touch with me... because if we all stay at our goals for 6 months, I'm so sending prizes out to you! (don't be surprised if your "prize" is just a pretty pebble I found in the river, though... I'm still poor!)

Hehehehehe We rock we rock we rock.

Millie slept for an hour this afternoon and so did I don't feel much better for it mind you and bens going to be late home tonight as he had to travel to a different office so madam will be creating merry hell by the time he gets in she knows when he is supposed to be at home.

Im off to create her dinner and watch her throw it all over the place and rub it in her hair and everywhere she can reach lol oh the fun...

Hope your all staying strong in your goals its never easy but the more we fight it the higher we score xxxxxxxx

Give her spaghetti and let Ben clean her up when he gets home :D

Funnily enough she had spaghetti and chicken meetballs and potato faces then chocolate dessert and cream she is wearing most of it her hair is spaghetti now

Spaghetti is the best thing ever to feed little kids, but only if someone else gets to clean them up :D

Nah chocolate is pretty flipping cool too I have to say she really does like to wear her food

You can do it if you B&Q it! Hope u can do it! Am sure for stress you could use a stress ball or summat

Stop smoking start living - Home (http://www.gosmokefree.co.uk/)

Hehehehehe you lot crack me up b&q it indeed hehehehehehe

OKay... I'm lost... B&Q it?

LOL it's a advert for a DIY store here giggle and that's there signature tune "you can do it when you b&q it...."

Lol... DIY stop smoking!

I have this HORRIBLE image now of trying to saw a pack of cigarettes in half...

Oh I've done that before

I used to work in a store that sold wine, beer and cigi's now the cigis were always right behind the counter every sodding time someone would come in and say "do you sell cigis??" id reply well yes I don't think you have a sight problem so please tell me what you wish to buy.
I also used to get asked if we sold packs of ten and there was all we sold right there behind me in packs of twenty I got so ed off on the day I was due to leave the company that I cut a pack of twenty in half and said yes have ten arsehole.

I don't do customer service anymore surprisingly enough...

I can see you all psychotic with a great big cleaver... hair flying everywhere, eyes glowing red, little horns growing on the top of your head, fangs showing... Betcha you scared the customer off!

Hugs to everyone. How's everyone doing with their numbers... hmmm

I feel like a number of the 7 Dwarfs, (Sleepy, Grumpy, and Hungry (is Hungry a dwarf?), well Hungry will just have to substitute for that stinkin cheery Dwarf... was that Happy? Well happy is hereby getting the boot and being substituted for Hungry.)

Still at 0 though.

Luv u guys.

Allheart... you make me laugh JUST when I think I need to start crying. Thanks, doll!

CBW... is that Millie in your avatar? What a cutie! I can see her covered in spaghetti and chocolate!

Doc, Dopey, Sleepy, Happy, Grumpy, Sneezy, and Bashful.

I agree... get rid of Happy and substitute Hungry.

Also get rid of Bashful and substitute Crazy.

Oh trust me after a while of dealing with arsehole customers you become very blatent with them.
At that point I was not worried of the customer was upset or not they were thick lol

Allheart my sweet keep to that 0 I'm so flipping close to caving right now millie has been hell these last two days fighting sleep.

Standing with you all loves you xx

Don't Cave! You can do it!

I'm here holding your hand... and sending you hugs. I know you can do it!

<<<<<< holding on tightly to our girl CBW and keeping her on that top branch. :D

Does Millie sleep better at night when she fights sleep all day? But by then you must just be exhausted.


Allheart...you make me laugh JUST when I think I need to start crying. Thanks, doll!

CBW...is that Millie in your avatar? What a cutie! I can see her covered in spaghetti and chocolate!

Doc, Dopey, Sleepy, Happy, Grumpy, Sneezy, and Bashful.

I agree...get rid of Happy and substitute Hungry.

Also get rid of Bashful and substitute Crazy.

I love it Synnen. Yes no more bashful, bring on Crazy.

Yep that's the minx right there with my friends son's glasses on she is quite the case.

And no if she has been fighting all day then we will have hell tonight too I'm like the walking dead now lol

Oh Laura,

She really is such a cutie. Can you get a break to just take a little walk by yourself? Clear the head a bit?

My parents used to take us for a drive when we were like that. Mom says we zonked out about 2 blocks from home, and they just carried us in an put us to bed.

Ha the car has no effect on her she is just a very highly strung child lol

Takes after her daddy, right? ;)

I have no suggestions for you... no kids means I have no idea what to do with them when they're like that :(

Hope she's nicer to you tonight

Cheers Synnen, I'm not highly strung *twitch*

Well its 9.50 pm here and I've just managed to get her to go to bed 2 hours later than normal this time last night she dropped off and woke again 5 more times its all to do with her large teeth cutting either that or she is turning into a devil hehehehehe

I haven't caved only because I can't be arsed to go buy any lol so I'm still on a big fat 0 and sat here chewing toffees like a loon say good bye to my teeth and hello to the dentist lol

Oh Laura so glad you didn't cave. Who cares about the reason... ya didn't :)

Gosh, I don't know what you do either, don't have any little ones myself. Is there something you can put on the gums?

You must be one tired non-smoker:D

Cheers Synnen, I'm not highly strung *twitch*


Of course not. Absolutely. /nods sagely

LOL I will send her over you can both have a treat and look after my loony daughter tee hee


Of course not. Absolutely. /nods sagely

Tee Hee don't be encouraging him ;)

She'd go right to sleep for me. We'd be busy all day, doing things like going to the zoo and playing in the snow and running a marathon and playing with the kitties and basically I'd just wear her out. Because that's all I know how to do.

If that didn't work, I'd resort to cartoons. Yeah. Because we KNOW that kids just fall asleep watching TV, right?

LOL I hate to burst your bubble but this child of ours won't sit and watch TV she is just to busy to sit still she doesn't stop from the moment she wakes

Shhh! Let me have my dreams!

(Good job on not smoking, by the way, regardless the reasons!)

Hmmm. What would I do with the little darling. I would give her lots of hugs and kisses. Dry her tears as she would be missing her mommy and daddy so much :(. hand her over to Mr. allheart, who probably would give her a nice cold beer (as that's what he knows), and the little darling would fall fast off to sleep. (just kiddn just kiddn... hee hee)

But I would have to dry her tears. She would miss you guys way too much and I think Mom and Dad, would be pretty darn sad too.

Shhh! Let me have my dreams!

(Good job on not smoking, btw, regardless the reasons!)



Hehehehehehe oh the joys you have to come ;)


hmmm. What would I do with the little darling. I would give her lots of hugs and kisses. Dry her tears as she would be missing her mommy and daddy so much :(., hand her over to Mr. allheart, who probably would give her a nice cold beer (as that's what he knows), and the little darling would fall fast off to sleep. (just kiddn just kiddn....hee hee)

But I would have to dry her tears. She would miss you guys way too much and I think Mom and Dad, would be pretty darn sad too.

And knowing millie she would probably quite happily sit there and drink that beer too lol

LOL... oh then Millie and Mr. Allheart would be the best of buds. Hee hee.

Three cheers another 0 day for all.

Hip Hip Hooray :)

HEHEHEHEHE We rock :)

Lets hear it for another day huh I'm off to bed guys sleep tight xxxxx loves you

HEHEHEHEHE We rock :)

Lets hear it for another day huh im off to bed guys sleep tight xxxxx loves ya

Luvs you lots. Get good rest & sweet dreams.

Many hugs.

Sweet dreams to you! May you get to sleep all the way through the night!

(grats on another perfect day!)

Hi ladies!

When I got to work this morning I jumped on AMHD right away and posted a comment on this thread. After I posted... I logged out and did some work. Right before noon I tried to log in again and... :eek::mad: WEBSENSE BLOCKED ME!! The company I work for does that every so often. They go through there system and see what everyone is looking up on the internet and if they don't like what you are looking up... they will block it!! WHAT WOULDN'T THEY LIKE ABOUT THIS SIGHT:mad: :eek:... LOL!! Can you tell that I am upset?!

Anyway, I am at my parents on the internet and I wanted to let you all know since tomorrow IS MY BIG DAY OF QUITTING and you yous may think I "went over the edge":eek: since I won't be able to chat with you all! I will check AMHD on the weekends and speratically during the week (my parents live 15 miles away so not real convenient!)

You know that it is not fair that I now have to give up two additions... cigs and AMHD!!

Well... good luck to you all and I've been keeping you all in my prayers! I KNOW THIS TIME WE CAN ALL DO IT!!

MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

HUGS... :rolleyes:

Good morning my fellow brancheeee's ;) I think we averaged 6 hours sleep lol don't think ben got that much though and he has gone to work the poor sod.

Single we are here for you whenever you should need us goodluck tomorrow xxxxx

Good Morning Allheart hope your ready for another smokeless day :)

Synnen and chipper too stand tall my lovely ladies xxxxxxx

Good Morning Laura and all.

Glad I caught you before running off to work.

Happy Friday everyone! Yes, we will stand tall together :):)

Here's to another 0 day.

Lots of hugs to all.

Keep it going guys!

For every one you smoke, Harley gets denied a biscuit.
Think of the poor puppy!

Keep it going guys!

For every one you smoke, Harley gets denied a biscuit.
Think of the poor puppy!!


Well that is does it for me Cap. :D

Can you post a picture on this thread, so we all can see that sweet adorable face of Harley's. Once everyone lays eyes on the little guy, no way will any of us do anything to jepordize Harley getting a well deserved treat.

Cap, great incentive :) Thanks bundles for the support.!

Cap Hehehehehe don't you be cruel to that dear little puppy or ill message him and tell him to sit on your head hehehehehe

Allheart my sweet you will get shot for logging in at work ;) but I like it ;)

Look at that face, surely only the cruelest of souls would deny him biscuits.

http://www.megat.co.uk/~lionhead/Capuchin/puppy.jpg

(The server I'm hosting the image on seems to be down at the moment, hopefully it will be back up soon)

Giggle I'd spoil that lovely little soul giggles he is just to cute I thnk millie might like him too tell you what shall I send you millie for a holiday and ill have Harley I think that's a fair swap ;)

Morning you!

Single... that stinks! How awful! We're thinking of you, though... you know you can be right up here with us!

Awwww... that is the cutest puppy EVER! I definitely can't have a cigi now, because I wouldn't deny him his biscuit!

Morning Synnen not having the best day ever here today we picked up our beloved eldest cats ashes this afternoon to say I'm upset is an understatement.

So guys if I don't post again till later its because I'm feeling sorry for myself and finding ways not to smoke.

Lots of love to you all xxxx

Oooh... that's so hard! I offer you my deepest sympathy and respect.

Many hugs and warm thoughts sent your way.

Morning Synnen not having the best day ever here today we picked up our beloved eldest cats ashes this afternoon to say im upset is an understatement.

So guys if i dont post again till later its because im feeling sorry for myself and finding ways not to smoke.

Lots of love to you all xxxx


Have I told you lately... that I just love U.

Many many hugs.

Oh laura, I'm so sorry to hear that.. my heart just broke. 2 weeks before christmas I had to do the same thing to my cat Tabs. So I know how it feels. My youngest is still dealing with it and took it hard. We bought him a special christmas present where we can make a garden memorial plaque with her name and we can decorate it. We'll be planting special flowers for her and the boys have the winter to decide which ones they want to plant.
just keep in your mind (and your very big heart) you did what was best for her. Keep in mind she was a valued family member and kept her from suffering. You're doing a great job with the 00 cigis. I'm proud to know you. Not to mention thank you for giving me the chance to chat with all of you. :) :)

Good morning all GODDESSES!

I hope everyone had a good night. I woke up with a headache and a battle worthy enough to raise the roof off the house. We had a little snow here in jersey yesterday and it sprinkled a little last night. The boys thought they had no school today and refused to budge out of bed. I was in no mood to reason so I went directly to threat. If they didn't get out of bed and get ready they were going to school in their pjs. For my oldest it was an especially bad thing since he took his shower in the morning, his would be wet.. . they got up quickly. They knew mom was in no mood. My head was pounding. I took motrin and within 30 minutes I felt better and apologised for being so nasty. They'll get pizza for dinner tonight.
the cafeine detox has made me a little (okay a lot) moody. And tired. My doc said to keep up the good work and that this would pass soon. So, like you ladies, I'm sticking with it. I know I'll feel better in the long run.

all heart, that puppy is precious. I fell in love with those big brown eyes. No one could deny him a buscit.
syn, I know I'm evil that's part of my charm. Stand tall. Her nastiness has nothing on your kind sweet nature.
I'm going out today and getting a hair cut. My reward for weaning off caffiene. As you ladies should do the same. This completes a week. So you have everyright to reward yourselves.
as for you single, Post when you can, we'll be here. Reward yourself too for getting serious. Remember each person as to quit in their own way. It's a personal choice. The fact you made it, makes you deserving of self indulgence.

I LOVE YOU ALL chocolate roses to everyone.

LOVE< CHIPPERS

Sad beyond belief... millie and ben are asleep on the bed I'm thinking that's a mistake as she won't want to sleep later...
Me I'm sat here just cuddling one of our other kittys and thinking I'm lucky to have had sam as he was such a lovely mild temperd cat and he had 16 good years even if 6 were only with us.

Thank you for your messages I'm touched.
Still on a 0 day but I want to sleep the rest of today away that's me being wishfull thinking...

Lots of big hugs and love to you all.

Xxxxxxxx

Oh Chippers I just love it - Goddesses

And I just adore each of you. So proud and grateful to be going through this with all of you.

Special hugs to CBW for getting us all together.

Single4 - that really does stink, but you don't worry, we still will be here, no matter when you pop in.

Just love being on the top branch with all of you :):)

CBW, Synnen, Chippers, Single4, J_9, Bim, - Just adore all of you and THANK YOU.

Special thank you to that little cutie Harley and his very special owner Cap - So kind of you to lend the little guy to help us stay on the top branch.

Many Allheart hugs to all of you.

Oh and yes, someone asked yesterday if we would stay in touch after we are officially non-smokers, you bet no one is getting rid of me that easy.

Still at 0 - and still have all of you in my heart and thoughts.

Wuv,
Me

I adore all of you too!

I would have probably caved, had I not had all of you helping me. I can't thank you enough!

And we are DEFINITELY staying in touch. You won't get rid of me easily either!

CBW... you do whatever you have to. I had to put my cat down right before xmas, and I know what you are going through. Your kitty was part of your family, and you have every right to grieve and to miss him.

I'm with Allheart on this... I can't thank all of you enough for helping! I was serious about the trip to Tokyo (or someplace) for dinner. Maybe after we've all made it a year? We could start planning and stuff to go someplace in the world that would be a trip for each of us!

Ohh sysn, that sounds so wonderful. To go someplace special. A year does seem like a long time but it goes fast. Think of the money you'll have for treats from not smoking.

I think we all together make up the eternity ring. Tw imagine my surprise when I actually found a book called: THE GODDESS GUIDE. I was only going by the one I wrote up. Yes I want to stay intouch with everyone. Like allheart and you syn, You can't get rid of me that easily. Ever try to get gum off your shoe?? :p

In my experience online friends can be the most treasured friends you will ever have there always there they listen when things are tough they support unconditionally and never turn there back... why because there's no place to hide and if someone says something you don't like you can ignore it and take the good.

I had no idea when I typed this thred that I would gain three amazing women to help me on my path to smokeless freedom I love you all dearly for your support and long may it carry on we have a long path ahead of us that we must all reach the end together.

Stay strong my friends stand tall and remember we don't want that puppy to starve ;)

If I had the extra money, I'd be sending out tshirts to you girls... A picture of a pack of cigarettes with the "No" sign over it on the front, and "Do it for the puppy" on the back with a picture of that adorable dog.

LMAO now that would be cool there has to be someone on here in the print trade ;)

My boys have had their pizza and we're on speaking terms. Hubby is going away this weekend to play soldier with the army guard. The 2 boys and I will be going to the movies tomorrow. Syn that is a great idea. About the tee shirts. We can call ourselves smoke busters. A cigi with the circle and line through it. Like ghost busters. Cbw, you know the unwritten rule of parenting, sleep when they do. Someone emailed me a little note about women and it rains true. Our one flaw is that we underestimate our worth. I believe it. Men are just starting to understand how strong we women really are. Keep in mind God gave us the responsibility of childbirth not men. Pound for pound women are stronger than men.

Love, chippers

Hehehehehe I love it chipper that just goes to show god has to have been a women no man would give us that power hehehehehe

Keep it your arsenal for when curly ben really walks that last nerve. He'll be scratching his head and wondering what hit him for a week:p

Good Morning to my very special friends.

Jut love the Tshirt idea. Look at the website below. Some are just too funny. Hope all of you have a great day.

Still at 0 - Thanks to all of you. No way, shape or form I could have done this without all of you.

Lots of hugs {... }


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Good morning Allheart, synnen, chipper, single and anyone else who I've forgotton I'm hopeless with names I'm pretty crap at remembering anything these days unless its to do with millie otherwise the rest of the world passes me by lol.

Im still at 0 did take a drag of bens yesterday when I was sobbing like a loon over the ashes but I think I can be forgiven for that.

Hope you all have good weekends and stay safe stand tall and keep at what you do best xxxxxxxx lots of love

Good morning. Excellent. Your doing an awsome job. I am not feeling any better. None of the magic medicine is working. The infections are just spreading. Baby is doing well.
Have a good weekend and enjoy your time with your family.

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Joe

Good to see you Joe I hope your taking plenty of vitamin c to keep those bugs at bay.
Lots of love to you and you sweet little family xxxxxxx

Laura

Laura - More than understandable. I would have probably had a whole carton. Ya done good.

Joe - oh hope you feel better. Have you called the Doc to let him know you are not getting any better. Be careful there :) okay?

Lots of hugs to both of you!

My doctor is sort of like a naturalist. It almost kills him to hand out a prescription. I seen him yesterday. That is how I found out my second ear is infected and now I have bronchitis. He did not want to change the medication I am on. He just told me to stay home rest and lots of fluids.

I might go to another doctor today, or tomorrow at the clinic. I know they will give me something better. I know I have to be really careful especially with this kind of infection. Thank you for you thoughts and help.

Joe

Lots of hugs back (Even Though I am not 75)

(; Hee Hee (;

Oh Joe, you little bunny you!! You are so 75!! Tell the truth. Hee, hee.

Natural stuff is fine, but I think for the infections you have you may need a strong antibiotic. But what do I know, you're a whole lot older and wiser, so I bow to that wisdom... LOL

Tee Hee Joe get to that clinic and insist they give you some kick anti biotics don't make me get on that plane now ;)

Morning Allheart my sweet how are you doing today ?

Good Morning my Dear CBW.

How's the spirits today?

Back from the market, just need to put the stuff away and get a couple things under way before the "King" arises. Hee, hee.

Not feeling 100% here today. Today I started the second pack of the medicine. Today was to be my quit day, but I was too impatient and wanted to join my friends on the top branch sooner :).

But I think the medicine is now stronger with the second week and I am not liking it at all. I had to injest about 95 crackers, may have been 96 just to combat the nautious feeling.
Really would love to stop the medicine and I think I can do it without it. But I don't want to mess around with just stopping it. If the side effects get worse, and I am sure they will as the levels increase, I'll call the doc and see if I can just stop.

I still have a slight urge to smoke physically, but mentally I want no parts of it. Guess that's a good thing.

How's your day going?

Wow good going there Allheart, medication doesn't sound all that nice I have to admit I know what you mean about the mental want for smoking its weird isn't it lol we need to find a way of telling our brain to get stuffed.

Ive got ben vacuming the house before we go out and do the things we need to do.

Enjoy the rest of your day lots of hugs and love to you hunn xxxxxxx

Aaaaaaaaaah 105 crackers later, and I am feeling much better.

Hope your day is going well my good friend. Still hanging on the top branch with you :)

And even prouder of you that you get Ben to do the vaccuming. I just love it :):)

Lots and lots of hugs and love

Hehehehehehe got to make use of these men ;)

Good day GODDESSES. How is everyone. I'm still at three cans and holding. I feel better today than I did yesterday. Even the cats went to hide from me then.
Joe, you need to find a new duck. Errrrrrrr I mean doc. Does anyone else see how similar that is. Duck / doc? Oh well.
Hubby is away this weekend. I'm finishing up on laundry and just chilling till I take the kids to the movies.
It's Saturday and we've made it a week. It went by fast.
Allheart, check with yout doc about the medication. Maybe you need to be at the first level longer. As for the stomach trouble. My husband turned me onto wonton soup and white rice. Just the broth and rice will curb it. I've even given it to my kids when their tummies are upset. It really works. Even on morning sickness.
Cbw, how did you makeout yesterday. I thought about you all day.
Syn, how is it going? Hope you are having a good day.

Love to all Beth aka chippers

Chippers way to go!! And so glad you feel better today!

Hey thanks for the tip about the soup. Makes sense.

Hugs and love to all.

Okay dokie everyone, we still holding on to the top branch... hmmm :).

How was everyone' day? I only had 1, 456 and 1/2 crackers today :) Tomorrow I am shooting for 1, 455. Hee hee.

How did our little girl Millie do today? Still a bundle of energy :):)

Still at 0. So hard to believe.

Love you all and many hugs.

(Joe, hope you got a different quak quak ;)

I got a different quak quak. I went to the emergency this morning. I could not believe the record time. When I went on Monday I was there for 5 hours. Today I was in and out within 40 minutes. The doctor told me that there is lots of puss and fluids behind my ear drum and there is a chanch it could bust, but he gave me the top of the line antibiotics for the infection. He said it is obvious the other stuff is not working. I also told him I was taking advil cold and sinus and he said well that will actually make your ear infection worse.

Clarithromycin is the name. Apparently it is good for everything infections, strep, bronchitis, ear, and so many other things. Too bad I was not given that at the beginning then maybe it would not have gone so far. He also gave me something to clear up the sinuses.

Hoping this will do its job. Doctor called it the antibiotic potent.

Joe

Oh Joe,

Glad you went to the ER and now have medicine that will knock it out of you. Your ears must be killing you.

You get good rest, you'll be back to snuff in no time.

Hugs {... }

Thank you, My head is like a big echo. Throbbing and banging. Everything is magnified because it is so blocked.

My coughing and sore throat is still bad, but that antiobiotic will take care of everything.

Thank you for your thoughts and hugs.

Joe

Oh Joe I'm so glad you went back, you really don't want that to burst trust me it freeking hurts I was def for 5 months after that happened to me and having my ears hoovered out after was just awfull so get those anti b's in you and I hope you start to feel better soon.

How are you doing Allheart my sweet?? Are you holding out?? I'm going to go the dr on Monday and hopefully get a helping hand I'm finding this real hard and I'm not to nice a person to live with lol.

Oh my dear sweet Laura.

Do that... make an appt. See what the doc has to say. There is no reason for you to have to suffer. The market, from what I have been reading has got quite smart in this area.

With the meds that I am on, that is one thing I don't feel is touchy. So maybe the meds are working.

Oh honey, it's okay. Just tell yourself this awful mood is well worth it. I love you lots!!

Stay on this top branch with me. I am afriad of heights :(

*still hiding under the stairs* ;)

We will be OK that's if I don't get done for murder before hand ;)

What have you done today?

We went and got a stair gate for the top of the stairs so millie can run wild up there while I'm cleaning

Awwwww Ben LOL. Can you just stay there just a tad longer till my girl is okay?

Oh I feel so bad. Be xtra nice to her... okay :) Hey good job vaccuming today.. Way to go!

Now get back under those stairs... just till we see what the doc has to say. You come out when it's time to vaccuum again. Deal?

** Ps Ben is the GREATEST person in the whole wide world **


We will be ok thats if i dont get done for murder before hand ;)

What have you done today??

We went and got a stair gate for the top of the stairs so millie can run wild up there while im cleaning


Hey Laura, that's a great idea. You can get stuff done and little Mille can burn off some of that energy.

What did I accomplish. Not a whole lot. Just an expert at eating crackers. Hey, does AMHD need a Cracker Expert. Hmmm Can I get that added to my name.. hee hee lOL

Oh your doing good there Laura. As long as you know who stays under the stairs... way too funny.

Love you

Im sat here rocking with laughter bens saying "im getting abused" I just laughed and said be greatfull its not me ;)

Hey, he can always report my post as inappropriate... hee hee.;)

Why do that when I can just edit it straight off ;)

Ps I get the reports anyway lol

Get off my branch and get back under those stairs!! Ugh Laura, How do you do it?. hee hee

My dear Laura,

Time to feed King Cole Mr. Allheart. Hope to catch you after dinner, but if I don't hang in there, this will get easier (and just thank heavens you have an opening under those stairs).

Hugs

Just kick him hunn ;) I do

I'm the one usually wanting to hide out around here. With three males Im out numbered. At least tthey think I am. Ive gone up to the attic where no one can follow. And just sit up there and read some times. Millie sounds like my youngest boy Ryan. I used to block off the living room while I was cleaning and let him wear himself out. He's 7 and still like a rocket. We've started calling him flash.
Laura, honey you need to do whatever you can to achieve your goal. Ben, hang in there with our girl. She may not feel to happy but its for the best she get through this. And you're doing great yourself. Trust me I'm officially warned.
My hubbt took the high road and went on drill with the army while I'm detoxing fromcaffiene. He in his infinite wisdom has left me alone with the terrible two. That doesn't make me want soda but a stiff drink. Toottles Beth

LOL Beth men are just so annoying ;) but I can't complain too much ben did vacume the whole house today ;)

Crack open a bottle of fizz later this evening when the monkeys are in bed and celebrate your caffine freeness ;)

Hugs to you xxxxx Laura

True mr chippers does cook. They are handy to have around. We like to let them think we need them. But I've pulled out the butterfly net to catch the bugs for an early bed. They want a camp out in theliving room and I'm about to give them my warning yell errrrrr I mean call. Love to everyone. KIss millie for me love, Beth

Good Morning everyone hope all had a good rest.

Here's to hopefully another 0 day.

Lots of hugs

Yawn, Good morning beth sorry I didn't answer last night it was a little late hehehehe and I went to bed, hope the monkeys didn't give you too much trouble.

Good morning Allheart how are you this morning sweety still up there on our branch I hope :)

Synnen it's the weekend I truly hope you have been having lots of hanky panky hehehehehe

Hugs to you all

Oh laura, not a problem. I was up late paying bill online. I just wanted to pop in for a moment. The monkeys had their bananas and slept in their trees. I'm glad you got some sleep and millie behaved herself. Hope everyone else is still on the top branch. I caqn't be there alone cause I'm scared of heights. I'm still holding at 4 cans. I fake myself out by filling the cup with ice. Makes me think I'm drinking more coca cola than I really am. So I'm happy there. My next thing is to cut the sugar by slowly going to more diet coke. The fact I can drink myself fatte scares the daylights out of me.
Good day to all my fellow GODDESSES.

Sorry Ben, it doesn't seem right calling you a goddess, but I'm working on it.

Lots of love, and chocolate roses!!
Beth

Popping in myself to say hello and give more hugs :)

Laura, how's the spirits today? Feeling any better? I sure hope so. The great thing about all of this is we are going through some serious changes that isn't fun at all, but it is so incredibly worth it. How's are girl Millie today and is Ben still behaving.. hee hee

Chippers, way to go again with the 4. We are holding on tightly to you on this top branch. Diet coke is my absolute favorite. Is that what you are drinking now. Great idea with the ice. Can you put water in it too?

Hope are girl Synnen is still hanging tough with this. No doubt she is.

Thanks guys for being there. I know if it weren't for all of you, I would have jumped off this branch a long to me ago.

Stay strong :)

Hiya Allheart hope your Sunday outlaw visit hasn't been to stressfull and made you topal off the branch ;)

Me I'm still moody lol poor ben, millie has actually been normal today lol sure makes a change that's for sure.

Hi Sweet Laura,

Glad Millie is having an angel kind of day. Didn't go to in-laws today, hubby not feeling well.

Sorry your moody there honey, but it's so understandable.

Feeling a bit down myself - but I will shake it off. Not terribly down, just not me. But the sun will come out tomorrow :). Ugh, I make myself sick.. hee hee.

Oh anyway, lots of love and hugs coming your way. Still on the branch with you, and that is something that should lift both our spirits.

Many hugs.

Allheart

Won't someone think of the puppy :(

Awwwwwwwwww Cap - LOL thanks. Made me laugh and smile.

You betcha. We never forget little Harley.

Thanks again :)

Ahhhhhh cap, were constantly thinking of puppy. If we fall off, we screw her over for her treats:eek:
ALLheart, its okay to feel down once in a while. If it'll help think of all us goddesses together wearing grecian gowns and our hair decorated with flowers as we dance to our success in cbw's garden.:D
I' d doubt you falling off the branch would happen. Not with me holding on to your ankle. I don't do the water, but I've frozen water bottles, let them thaw a bit and add those lipton flavor packs as the ice melts the flavor stays the same. I've mixed regular diet coke with caffiene free diet coke (same with coke) to wean off the caffiene more. Each time I did it, I added more of the caffeine free than the regular.
I caught the monkeys (or oldest monkey) on the family man's web site and he's n ot happy I took the computor away from him for the rest of the day. My little one the orangatan decided to pile blankets at the bottom of the stairs and jump off the top step. He wasn't happy getting grounded either.
Syn has so much to look forward to. Between tales of Millie and Devon and Ryan, she should really be looking forward to having kids. And I hope she succeeds. I couldn't imagine my liefe without them or you fellow goddesses.

I'm starting to like this branch more and more each day. I guess its because I'm not allone up here. That really feels good to me.

Love to all
Chippers

That puppy needs lots of treats cap so don't you be mean to him or ill hunt you down ;) I wouldn't mess with me either at the moment I'm scary ask ben lol.

Chipper my jaw just hit the floor at the blankets at the bottom of the stairs and jumping from the top all I hear are ambulance sirens lol

Keep up the good work girls no one said this was easy ;)

A little incentive for you.

Puppy phone - Google Video (http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-8065403929284045141&hl=en-GB)

Oh... MY... GOD!!

I can't stop laughing CAP... oh my God. Poor Harley. That is just way too funny.

By the way, who was on the phone..?

Hugs to Harley.

My sister's boyfriend rang it while she filmed the mutt.

Oh Cap that's just naughty poor little harley what did he do to you huh huh

P.s what's your phone number ;) giggle

Hey CBW - Your right, no one said it would be easy, but it's well worth it. Hope you enjoy the rest of your night, hugs to you.

Chippers - Great idea mixing in the non-caffiene soda with the caffiene. Good for you!

Boy really wanted one today, but with that adorable Harley's face on my mind and in my heart, and the both of you and your encouraging words... no way was I picking one up. Keep a good grip on my ankles there chippers and grab CBW's as well. We're in this together.

Lots of love and hugs!


Oh Cap thats just naughty poor lil harley what did he do to you huh huh

P.s whats your phone number ;) giggle

LOL Laura, boy we are the evil sorts, I was thinking the same thing.. hee hee

Hehehehehee Bloody amusing though ijust loved the way he sat down after they stopped ringing lol

Too funny... what a good little boy he is. Hey what does he do when your door bell rings?

He has an itchy bum :(

He goes nuts at the doorbell, he thinks it's always a visitor for him

he has an itchy bum :(

he goes nuts at the doorbell, he thinks it's always a visitor for him

LOl, I thought so. But I didn't want to say anything. Sometimes when they do that, their sacks have to be emptied (seriously). Has he had that done yet. My vet would do it and boy PU, not a pleasant aroma. :eek:

LMAO CUT HIS BALLS OFF woo hoo all men need that not just animals I wreken...
Either that Cap when was the last time he was wormed?

Here's a website about anal sacs... happy reading

The Anal Sacs Page (http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_anal_sacs.html)

Not sure if that is what it is. Hope it helps. Poor little Harley has an itchy bum. He's too cute for that :)

Giggle from smoking to itchy arses caw what a conversation lol

Im off to bed Allheart my sweet, ill see you in the morning lots of love xxxxx

LOL, oh my I know. Can't believe I posted that.. nothing too good for our Harley though.

Oh CBW, have a good night. I know tomorrow is the dreaded Monday. Bleck!! I will be thinking of you all the day long. Stay secure on the upper branch. I will try and get a break at work and pop in to say hello. Boss is back tomorrow... bleck again. Hee hee.

Lots of hugs to you CBW and thanks for everything. Angle kisses to Millie.

It wouldn't be the first time I've played ambulance driver and rushed to hospital. They see me coming and refer to their blood type as the usual. 3 years ago my oldest decided to place blankets on the couch and booggie boarded off the sofa. He broke his arm in three places. Six hours later and major surgery, he had his arm surgically pinned. The doc could not keep a straight face whenever he talked about it. He said he'd been a surgeon for 20 years and my son was his first boogie board accident. Not too soon after that, ( I swear, the guardian angels are working over time with these 2) . I was doing laundry and hear wheeeeeeeee, thump thump thump and a lot of laughter,my youngest used my clothes basket to sled down the stairs. I was a basket case. I can't describe how I felt. I just knew I could'nt move. If I did he would've really needed a doctor.
Allheart, I'llbe popping in tomorrow to say Hi. And seeing how everyone is doing.
With those two kids, you think I would hang on to everyone?
I've already been on this branch before. I can make sure you stay on.
Sweet dearms cbw. I can't thank you enough for all this you started. Not only am I lowering my caffeine intake, I've met very nice goddesses to boot.

Love to alll!!
Beth

Same here CBW

And hugs and love to you to Chippers. We are staying firmly on this branch. Hey, I want to come to your house and slide down the steps in a laundry basket... that sounds like a blast!!

Love to all.

Same here CBW

and hugs and love to you to Chippers. We are staying firmly on this branch. Hey, I want to come to your house and slide down the steps in a laundry basket...that sounds like a blast !!!!

Love to all.
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkkkk:eek:
Don't you dare or i will let go!!

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK KKKKKKK:eek:
DONT YOU DARE OR i WILL LET GO!!!!


LOL. Plllllease... I've had a down of a day... :)

Hugs

Oh heart, the last ting I want to do is bring you down. I was only kidding. I would never let go of you. If you're having a down day, I'll hold on tighter.
If I can survive Ryan going down the stairs, my heart will handle one more.

Love
chippers:)

Hee hee. Thanks, it's just what I need a good tumble down the stairs. Just close your eyes, hold your hears and have the first aid kit ready... hee hee.

Love you lots

Lmao
And smelling salts for me.

Thanks chippers. Think I'll bet some practice at home first... hee hee... weeeeeee look at me fly down the stairs... just kiddn. But it does seem like fun.

Have a great night.

Lots of hugs

You know... I'm TERRIFIED of falling. Like... I can't stand on a chair to hang things on the wall terrified. It's an actual phobia with me, with the panic attacks and everything. Not heights, just falling. And I want to do the stairs in a laundry basket too.

Please?

Yesterday was awful... I searched this entire apartment for a smoke. Smart hubby got rid of them... but I was going to be bad. I wasn't, because I couldn't find any, but I *wanted* to so badly.

Glad to hear you're all still hanging in there!

(Next weekend, by the way, will be the true test. 5 hour drive to my mother's, a weekend with my family, and a 5 hour drive back. Alone. Ugh.)

Oh god I've really started something. I'll open my own thrill ride. Just bring crash helmets. I'll let ryan teach everyone and promise not to ground him.
Oh syn, I can imagine what it was like wanting one so badly. Give hubby a kiss for cleaning out the secret stashes. It's okay to want one. But I wonder if it wasn't a relief when there were none to be found. Cause I think if you wanted one that badly, you would've gone out to get them. But you didn't. As with all addictions, there's a little anxiety when we first realize we've been without them. The cigis were our security blanket, to help relieve our times of stress. Being without them we have to create new habits. But If I haven't already said it, I'm very proud of you Syns. It took strength to admit you wanted one rather than needed one. There is a difference
Mothers and families can be trying on the nerves. (trust me on this one). Maybe because we're so closely intuned we know what buttons to push. But you'll bave a five hour drive to relax and prepare. Here's a mantra to keep saying over and over again to help see you through.
"I AM A WOMAN FULL OF SPIRIT, FULL OF LIFE AND LIFE GIVING. I EMBODY ALL AROUND ME AND I AM A GODDESS DIVINE".
Plus there is your other family here who will be waiting for you. As for being afraid of heights. I am not letting go. I've been on this branch and I know how to hold on.
If the mantra doesn't work, we'll send your mother down the stairs in the basket.

Love you lotss Beth

LOL... that made me laugh!

Actually, I love my mother. She's one of my best friends, now that I'm an adult. It's the REST of my family that I could do without. Greedy conniving annoying people!

My mom needs my help though (my parents are moving out of the house I grew up in to another state, and my mom is panicking), so unless the weather is bad, I'll be heading over. If it's snowing though, she can do it herself. What should have been a 5 hour trip was 9 hours when we went home for Christmas, due to the snow.

All right, I'm off to bed. Talk to my fellow goddesses tomorrow from work!

Aha!! The GODDESS with in is catching on!!

Yes his bum needs emptying, he fills up every month or so :p

Good Morning everyone - (special hugs to Harley and his itchy bum )

Hope today goes well for all.

CBW - it will be over in an blink and before you know it, it will be Tues. :)

Three cheers for Synnen's hubby for getting rid of the secret stash. Synnen, I so wanted one too, so don't feel bad.

Chippers, hee hee, seems like it will be a Goddess thrill ride... wheeeeeee Good luck with the pop today. You are doing so well.

Love and hugs to all. (Thanks for the smiles Cap, keep the coming )

Good morning my lovelys...

Woke up feeling like my heads full of cotton wool think I'm going down with a head cold yucky as ever its Monday yucky to me it means a sad little girl because her daddys not here and a mummy who will be glad when 5pm comes around.

Hope you are all well and that poor puppy is OK love and hugs to you all xxxxxx

I won't look at the pup again. Those big brown eyes got to me the first time. Iwould never forgive myself if I fell and harley was deprived of her biscuit.
Cbw, I woke up the same way. Its cold here in jersey and we had snow last night. Just enough to tease the boys but luckily, no battles like Friday.
Okay, now we have a thrill ride and a name for it. I better up my home owners insurance before we open it. We should all try it out for fun before we open to the general public.
Allheart, I hope you have a better day today than yesterday.
Cbw, I hope millie bets into a better mood so you have some peace on the top branch with the rest of us.
Syn, I hope you have a good day ay work and her royal nastiness keeps off your radar.

Love you alllllllllll
Chippers.

Just cheering everybody on. Not going to take over the thread like that teenager one day that must have been let loose on the computer. All his posts were erased anyway. No one probably even remembers.

Okay, Now I do have an addiction for you which I have been struggling with. I know it might sound silly. Here goes:

FOOD.

Yes, I have a hard time resisting that Mcdonalds meal sometimes or eating out or eating in. Both my wife and I find it hard making all homemade food now that the little one is here, but we just made a deal.

No more café food from work, no more restaurant food, no more take out, no more delivery. Nothing but from the grocery store for ONE WHOLE YEAR!:eek:

Anyway, I hope you all have a great day, and did not mean to hijack the thread lol.

Joe

OMG Joe that new picture of the little guy is just way too cute!

And you hijack anytime you wish :)

Hey, you and your wife can hang out with us on the top branch. We all stand together. You guys can do this. Every time you give in to those awful greasy fast food burgers, you just lust us know, and then one of us gets to light up :) Deal? WoW that may not be fair, but we have poor Harely on our mind, so in comparison, we went "light" on you (no pun intended)

Today, for some reason, the urge to smoke is increasing. What the heck is with that? Thank God for all of you and mentally I am so strong. But the urge is increasing not decreasing.

I just love you guys. Many hugs.

(the boss is really in a nasty mood today. But we all have days like that.)

Hugs again.

Good morning Chippers I'd definitely up the house insurance lol oh the joys honestly what have we let ourselves in for lol.
Not feeling that much better my heads pounding I think its sinus pain oh the joys of head colds yucky tissues too.

Joe my sweet you can crash here any time you like hell we can support you with your no more take out and bad food you are naughty mind you 6 months on you need a verbal kick up the butt you should be into some kind of routine by now ;) hehehehehehe I try to make sure I get something out the freezer in the morning to swing into the oven in the form of casserole or bake or even stir fry I have to admit though the more I do around here the more energy I have as weird as that sounds.
Heck you could even do the cook off thing at the weekend and freeze yourselves up portions your going to have to start doing that for little man soon enough anyway so your better off getting into the swing of it now lol.
So come on Joe get up on this 0 branch with us and kick that dirty take away habbit lots of hugs xxxxx

OOOh Laura and Chippers hope you feel better. Great on top of everything else huh?

Get better and bundle up!

Hugs

You could be anxious about not having a cigi all heart. That sometimes happens. You're passed the withdrawl and now your cravings are kicking in and are a little strong now. Stick with it hun, soon they'll get the messege that you mean business.
Ah joe, he's a dorable. I have 2 boys myself and I sooooooooo know the pull of that food. I would suggest caution and to wean yourself off it gradually. Depriving so much so fast will only lead to binging and going hog wild. Either way you do it, you know what's best for you and we'll make room for you on the branch for you and the wife.
Fast food is an addiction all to it self. My personal weakness are hashbrowns and kfc mashed potatoes.
I applaud you for doing this. You're not only trying to cut back but also setting a good example for that beautiful little boy.

LUv
chippers

Ps: I do know who you're talking about. That kid that kept leaving one word replies and I let him have it. This is a wonderful web site and It doesn't help when someone like that comes in and trashes all your good work.

The cook off idea works great cbw. I do it all the time. If I go to the grocers and get meat and chiken, I'll cook it up then freeze it. Even ground beef can be cooked up and have eady for tacoes or adding into speghetti sauce, even that can be frozen in zip lock bags. Carrots can be cut up and have at the ready for snacking. Those 100 calorie snack packs are a God send. My kids love them. Frozen veggies are good and quick to get ready.(I spend too much time at home). But just a few things to get you going.

See and you thought you were hijacking the thread Joe. Shame on you:p

Luv chipperssssssss

Ugh... I so could not give up take-out. I love chinese food waaaaaaay too much, and can't cook it worth a darn! Good for you, Joe!

Allheart... I warned you that it would get worse! The next few days are going to be AWFUL for you... hang in there! It's hard, your emotions are going to be really wacky, and you'll beg someone to either give you a cigarette or kill you. DON'T GIVE IN! You're stronger than that! It's going to be hard, I won't lie to you... but I know you can do it! I'll hold your hand any time you start freaking out... I promise!

CBW... I know what you mean about the more you do the more energy you have. I just can't sit down on days like that though, or I fall asleep in my chair!

Mondays suck... but at least we have each other!

Today, for some reason, the urge to smoke is increasing. What the heck is with that? Thank God for all of you and mentally I am so strong. But the urge is increasing not decreasing.


Hugs again.

OOOOOOOO stay strong hunny I'm with you xxxx

Yes we do have each other and I'm so grateful for everyone. Syn, I so agree with you on that one. Allheart do whatever you need to stay off the cigis. Were here for you. Picture all of us together and hugging you.
A lollipop wouldn't hurt either.

Love you
chippers

Oooh you guys have me smiling and crying at the same time. Thank you so much.
I'm sorry guys, you all are going through the same thing and here I sit boo hoo.
I guess I got too big for me britches thinking I was on my way, and BAM, I wasn't expecting the urges to pick up. (it's day 6 for me) but they are. I have all of you and I am so grateful.

Together we stand... nice and strong. Thanks guys again. Just love you. Now my mascara is running down my face... but I am smiling :).

Laura - Hugs. Monday is half over for you. Thank you for everything. Hugs to Millie.

Synnen - ooooh you were so right. Thanks for holding on to me. :)

Chippers - Thank you as well. Stay strong too!! I not only picutre us all hugging I can feel it.

Joe - You and the Mrs. will do this and in a way that is healthy for you. Here, take our hand, we are pulling you up on the branch :)

Harley - here's a kiss and a treat. We just can't deny you.

Love you guys. Sorry for my mini-meltdown.

Love you all !

Allheart, you have nothing to be sorry for. You are strong, you can do this and you know you can. Stand strong were here for you.
If you promise to take it easy you can be the first one to slide down the stairs in the laundry basket.:D

Luv yaaaa
Chippers
Ps. Water proof that mascara. You're a goddess for pete's sake!! 11

Don't say sorry hell we are allowed them I've been in perminant one for days lol.

Im wondering if in 14 days ill have caved in its my birthday how can I drink champagne and not smoke aaaaaaaggggghhhhhh 30 years old cripes where did those 30 years go I sure only feel about 20 lol

Heads up folks stand strong and keep smiling love you all

We're goddesses. We all stopped having birthdays at 25 (for the insurance thing)

Hang in there my ladies! (and gents, for Joe and Harley)

Crying is okay... Lord knows I've done enough of it the last few weeks.

Keep strong!

(Maybe we can find a hotel in Tokyo that will let us do laundry baskets down the stairs!)

Thank you so much! You guys crack me up!! I'm dancing around the office cause I get to use the laundry basket first... hee hee.

Synnen way too funny. A hotel in Tokyo that will let us do laundry baskets... crack me up!

Laura - um :rolleyes: Would that special day be 05 Feb?? Is that your birthday?

Many hugs and thanks guys. I feel so much better.

SSSSSSHHHHHHH I've canceled the 5th hehehehehehe

Can I go down the stairs on a tin tray chipper that was always such fun when I was small lol

Millie has just gone down for a nap and I'm heading there too my heads pounding and its not nice (woo is me) lol

So what's everyone cooking tonight?
Us its chicken stir fry with the left over roast chicken from yesterday lol nothing to thrilling.

Tonight is um... I don't know. I made soup this weekend, and we kind of ate it all weekend, instead of saving it for this week, so there's not much left.

Plus, all of my credit cards were stolen last week, along with my checkcard... so I can't stop at the store until I get my new ones!

I think maybe Campbell's soup or PB&J are on the menu at my house.

Tin tray? Like the top of a TV tray? Is this Brit-speak for something I should actually know about?

Oh synnen, how were they stolen. That's a sin. What a hassle I am sure.

Yup CBW, us too, chicken shorcuts mixed in with macaroni and cheese.

Hugs to all of you. CBW hope your head feels better. Grap a nap when you can.

I better get back to my work so I can make my bosses frown... turn upside down.. hee hee.

I truly truly love you guys :)

Uhm, Maybe it is Lasagna. That is frozen lasagna. Not homemade, Although the homemade is so much better.

Oh, I forgot I have a Duck in the freezer, Hmmm (I wonder whatever happened to my doctor) LOL

Save the quacking for another time. Never had it before but I figured good time as any to try something new, especially after having to deal with all the Quacks.

Dr. Evil laugh Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

With my little pinkie on my chin and my head shaved.

I have the BEST lasagna recipe ever... but it's not quick and easy.

If it slows down here at work long enough, I'll post it for you, so you can make it this weekend and have leftovers all week!

OH my word I think we need to start a recipe sharing thred what do you think??

I think that would be great! Especially if it were either quick and easy recipes (that take like 10 minutes to make) or stuff that makes a ton so you can have leftovers during the week!

I was seriously thinking the other day that I have a ton of "recipes" in my head that aren't really recipes (like adding hamburger and canned chili beans to mac'n'cheese) but are still variety, filling, and not too horrible for you---and I wish I had more!

One thing about quitting smoking is that I find myself in the kitchen more and more.

I thought about starting one the other day but I never did I spent 3 years training as a chef and I love to cook but I have to be in the right frame of mood.

3 years training as a chef! Wow!

So... when am I invited to dinner at your house? We can make up the "Do it for Harley" t-shirts and slide down your stairs in a laundry basket!

Hi everyone.

OH CBW I just love it!! And oddly enough I am more hungry than usual. I love trying new receipes. That would be great!!

Synnen - cough up the lasagna receipe... :):) YUM

By the way, was talking to one of the fellas here who has been after me to stop smoking and he said once we get two weeks under our belt, a lot of the severe cravings will leave.
He said the nicotene is leaving our system. Just like you were saying Synnen.

Hugs

Oh, I enjoy cooking. Love it. I actually started cooking when I was 8 years old. I was an early starter. One thing about recipes I do not like is there is not room for compromise, and I enjoy experimenting with food.

Oh, I will have a new picture soon.

Joe

Hell we could all have wonderful fun cooking and creating all this magical stuff to eat the kids can be locked out in the garden and we can watch them from the kitchen hehehhehehehe

Cap can bring harley to play to I'm sure the cats will give him what for lol

Allheart and hubby can come too and chipper and joe too we could have a right old time in my weeny house it would be like baked beans in a tin giggle

We would have so much fun. But poor Ben would get an awful headache if he is still under the stairs, with all the "Goddessess" thumping down them in the laundry basket... LOL hee hee.

We would have sooooo much fun.

My Mother's Lasagna:

1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage, if you like it spicier), browned
2 - 8oz cans Hunt's Special Sauce (or tomato sauce if you can't find it. I use oregano and garlic flavor, personally)

Mix these two ingredients together, set aside.

1 (8 0z? Standard size) pkg cream cheese
1 16 oz package sour cream

Mix together until smooth. Set aside.

You will also need 1 lb mozzerella cheese, grated, and cooked lasagna noodles (about 8).

In an ungreased 9x13 cake pan, layer in the following order:

lasagna noodles
hamburger mix
cream cheese mix
cheese.

You should be able to get 2 layers of each into the pan. Warning! Be skimpy on the meat mixture on your first layer, or you won't get a second layer!

Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Serves 8 easily, usually more.

I LOVE YOU. Thank you... YUMMY!!

Go check out the new thred xxxxx ill get ben to move your recipe later ifthats OK Synnen xxxxx

Go check out the new thred xxxxx ill get ben to move your recipe later ifthats ok Synnen xxxxx

Great job CBW. Can't wait to collect them all.

Hugs

That's completely fine by me!

I just hope it's not all stuff like the lasagna that takes time to make... I hope you have some great quick and easy throw together stuff too!

My homemade takes about half hour to prepare. It takes about 1 in a half hour to cook.

LOl Everyone look at joes picture... 2 funny!! By the way Joe - feeling any better?

Hey, one of the guys in work just gave me this great gum. Oh it is making my mouth very happy. I was getting so sick of the cough drops. He gave me Dentyne Ice Gum.
It's sugarless and really helps with the cravings. Wish I give put some through the monitor to you all.

Saw the thread CBW added my spinach caserole receipe. It is really good and easy.

Hugs.

I think what the doctor gave is working lots better. I still am coughing and my ears still feel a bit funny. Yes, overall I am feeling better. I thought I was dying a couple of days ago. Thanks the quack but I took care of him. Lol.

Thank your for asking. (;

Joe

Giggle man flu ;) I'm glad your on the mend though hehehehehehe

As for that picture I think I may have just had an accident giggling too much.

We need to encourage lots of recipes I need your help guys xxxx

LOL - CBW.. oooh you better go and check.

Ive just decided I'm going to go buy a ton of lollipops tomorrow maybe this will subside the mind into saying you need to smoke you need to smoke...

Soda straws work better. Seriously.

But... to each their own. My father-in-law used toothpicks, my sister used pencils (yuck!).

Hope it works for you sweetie!

What the hell are there Synnen??

Hi My dear Laura,

See, Monday came and went.

Laura, I have been sucking away on halls cough drops. They do help.

How you feeling tonight?

What the hell are there Synnen???


Hmm... I missed this apparently at some point.

Soda straws... the things you stick into a coke from McDonald's to drink it? They're plastic so they last a while, you can suck on them without it being too weird, and easily replaced!

I have raging period pains lol would explain the vile mood the last few days hehehehe

How about you hunny?


Hmm...I missed this apparently at some point.

Soda straws....the things you stick into a coke from McDonald's to drink it? They're plastic so they last a while, you can suck on them without it being too weird, and easily replaced!


Oh my I couldn't my teeth would go all yucky lol fussy cow aren't I lol

Synnen,

That's what my Mom used when she stopped smoking (sadly she picked it back up years down the road). It did work for her, but I don't see the fun in that. Plus it's usually my throat that gives off a sensation or need for something to go down it.

This really stinks doesn't it. We are spending our evenings talking about sucking on straws LOL oh me.. oh my.

Thanks for all the love today :) back at you.


I have raging period pains lol would explain the vile mood the last few days hehehehe

How about you hunny??

LOl ruh roh... seems CBW and Allheart share the same calendar :eek: Ya know they say that happens when females become friends, somehow their calendars become in sink guess it's twice the fun that way.. hee hee. Oh my.

Love you honey. Feeling a bit better, but I still want one of those dreadful things.

Hope nobody else reads this post, I'll be awfully red in the face. :rolleyes:

Yeah! There are better things to suck on in the evenings!

Like... um... /blush

I've become addicted to those coffee spoons, the ones with the chocolate on them!

Synn, wash your dirty mind out ;)

Hehehehehehe funny, well I'm heading to bed with my hot water bottle and my baby kitty boy so ill see you in the morning my sweet take good care and sleep tight loves you lots xxxx


Yeah! There are better things to suck on in the evenings!

Like...um..../blush

I've become addicted to those coffee spoons, the ones with the chocolate on them!

LMAO can't you tell who is the sex maniac trying for a baby tee hee ;) ;)

hehehehehehe funny, well im heading to bed with my hot water bottle and my baby kitty boy so ill see you in the morning my sweet take good care and sleep tight loves ya lots xxxx



LMAO can't you tell who is the sex maniac trying for a baby tee hee ;) ;)

Sleep tight, pleasant dreams. Lots of hugs.

Love you back

Yeah! There are better things to suck on in the evenings!

Like...um..../blush

I've become addicted to those coffee spoons, the ones with the chocolate on them!


Huh, really Synnen. Okay. Enjoy those coffee spoons. Coffee spoons and straws, huh
Weren't on my list, but I'll give them a try :D

Cbw, you're a goddess you can slide down the stairs in or on anyhting you want. Luden cough drops are good to. I love the cherry taste and they're soothing. I red these posts and I'm rolling on the floor literally laughing. Im picturing you on a metal trash can lid sliding down the steps. Count me in for dinner, I'll bring mr chippers and he can keep Ben company under the stairs. While we goddesses celebrate with nectar from the gods. I'll bring the boys and they can runn millie right into bed. Joe I'm glad you're feeling better. You did the right thing in seeing a different doctor. Your ears will feel better soon. The throbbing and ringing will stop once the swelling and pressure on the ear drum has gone down. It feels like the bells of st. mary in your head.
All heart you can dance all you want, cause you have first dibbs on the stairs. All I'll need is a good reason to tell the insurance company why there's a new doorway where there wasn't one before. I'll claim pms. No one would think twice about that.
Luv you all
Chippers

Oh god! That came out sounding MUCH worse than I meant it to! Usually I have a little tact! (yes, it's ovulation... sue me!) Teach me to post just as I'm walking out the door from work!

This is such a great group. I would never have made it through this without you. Thanks so very much!

(Try tea with honey for those pains. Don't know why, but it works for me)

Sorry I have not been keeping up lately. I have a lot on my plate right now.

I have temporarily given up trying to stop, even though you all will kill me when you find out.

Johnny is better, BUT...

My father is in the hospital with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), CHF (Congestive Heart FAilure), Emphysemia, and pneumonia, NO he is NOT a smoker.

My mother-in-law has double pneumonia and possibly a recurrence of breast cancer that may have reoccurred in her lungs. No she is not a smoker either. Actually I am the only smoker in the family.

School has gotten terrible since I have labs on Tuesday and Thursday until 3, which puts me back in our town at 4 and Johnny gets out of school at 2:15. My mother-in-law teaches at his school and would keep him until I got there, but she is on medical leave right now.

So, please forgive me for falling off the "branch" I would like to join you all again when the stress is over.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Janine

Oh honey... that's a lot on your plate. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Why would we hate you? We'll just save a spot for you, and hang on to you heart and soul in the meantime.

Take care of YOU. If that means that you're not on our branch right now... so what? You're still in the tree with us. You're still a goddess.

Keep your chin up Janine. We'll all be thinking of you. Let us know how we can help you.

Oh Janine,

You are more than in our prayers... and you see this spot right here ______________
That's yours on the branch and it will always be there waiting for you and we will always be here as well.

Many hugs, love and prayers coming your way for you and your family.

Sometimes you wonder why it comes in bunches like that, but I think if you had to handle it all separately it may be harder. With it all lumped together like that the mind just can't seem to grasp, and sometimes makes it a little easier, as you just feel like you are in a fog. Not sure if that makes any sense.

Many hugs again.


cbw, youre a goddess you can slide down the stairs in or on anyhting you want. luden cough drops are good to. I love the cherry taste and theyre soothing. I red these posts and I'm rolling on the floor literally laughing. Im picturing you on a metal trash can lid sliding down the steps. count me in for dinner, I'll bring mr chippers and he can keep Ben company under the stairs. while we goddesses celebrate with nectar from the gods. I'll bring the boys and they can runn millie right into bed. Joe I'm glad youre feeling better. you did the right thing in seeing a different doctor. your ears will feel better soon. the throbbing and ringing will stop once the swelling and pressure on the ear drum has gone down. it feels like the bells of st. mary in your head.
All heart you can dance all you want, cause you have first dibbs on the stairs. All I'll need is a good reason to tell the insurance company why theres a new doorway where there wasn't one before. I'll claim pms. no one would think twice about that.
Luv you all
Chippers

Love to you to chippers and have a good night.


oh god! That came out sounding MUCH worse than I meant it to! Usually I have a little tact! (yes, it's ovulation...sue me!) Teach me to post just as i'm walking out the door from work!

This is such a great group. I would never have made it through this without ya'll. Thanks so very much!

(Try tea with honey for those pains. Dunno why, but it works for me)

Love you Synnen, you have a good night as well.

Janine,

I am so sorry to hear everything that is happening right now. Yes, I know what it is like the COPD, my Grandmother has that. My Grandfather last year had to have a pace maker put it.
Yes, it sounds like you have so much on your plate.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family!

Synnen it made me laugh so much so to hell with rushing you just carry on hunn ;)

Allheart my sweet I hope today's a better day for you xxxx

Chippers hope your well and the boys too xxxxx

Joe I hope your feeling a little more better today xxxxx

Janine my sweet you are more than forgiven for not staying on the branch we will be thinking of you hunn xxxxx

Love to you all xxxxx

My days started a little earlier than normal we have to take millie for her check up this morning at the hospital and I'm sure that will just be wonderful fun hugs to you all xxxx

Good Morning my special friend :) - Popping in before work.

Oh, good luck with Millie at the docs and staying strong :)

Yes, today will be a better day. Special hugs to you.

J_9, chippers, Synnen and Little Harely, have a great day. Hugs to all of you.

J_9 - Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Love you all!!

Ooooh p.s. Special hugs to our Joe, hope you are feeling better.

Millies appointment was fine they just like to check her progress and we don't have to go back for 6 months woo hoo

Me I'm exhausted I hate this time of the month with a passion lol off to make a cuppa and watch some TV while millie naps

Hope everyone's day's are going off to a great start xxxxxx

Way to go Millie :):)

Glad to hear that Laura.

I need to go to sleep sooooooooo bad. For some reason slept lousy last night. Maybe grabbed an hour or 2. Oh how pleasant am I today... hee hee.

All I have the energy for is - 1 laundry basket and Chippers stairs... hee hee

Hope everyone is doing well.

Smiles and hugs being sent your way. :)

LOL I can relate hunn I'm sat here watching Millie thinking heck where do you get your energy hehehhehehe

Hugs and stuff xx

I got 8 hours of sleep last night, and I STILL feel like I could sleep for 10 more. Gah. I hate winter. I go into hibernation mode.

Those coffee spoons rock, you know. I think I went through 2 last night, but it's great! Something to suck on and when I need to put it down, I can just plunk it into my coffee!

Good to hear Millie is doing well. Nice and healthy to keep you on your toes!

Allheart, you share that basket!

[QUOTE=Synnen]Those coffee spoons rock, you know. I think I went through 2 last night, but it's great! Something to suck on and when I need to put it down, I can just plunk it into my coffee!

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I'm not sharing the basket with you, as you still will not behave!! :) Never tried plunking it into my coffee, LOL, but what the hey, I'll give it a try ;)

(sorry, I am in silly sleep deprived mode)

LOL... /blush

I'm never going to live down the phrasing on that, am I?

Recipe for Chocolate Dipped Coffee Spoons (http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/misc/dipspoons.html)

THESE, you naughty women! My mom made some for each of us for xmas, then I had to go buy some from the store. Took me forever to find them, actually. They seem to be a holiday time only item.

LOL.../blush

I'm never going to live down the phrasing on that, am I?

Recipe for Chocolate Dipped Coffee Spoons (http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/misc/dipspoons.html)

THESE, you naughty women! My mom made some for each of us for xmas, then I had to go buy some from the store. took me forever to find them, actually. They seem to be a holiday time only item.

Yup, ;) absolutley. Uh huh. Okie doke. LOL.

(okay, I'm done. Sorry. :)

Love you Synnen

LOL honestly Synn are you still at it women ;) hehehehehehe