Happy 2008 everyone!

I havent been around much. I made my 6 months milestone a special
Chrismas gift to myself. Got some shit headed my way the last month of
this year. After 1st getting the reassurance my daughter aint
autistic, they came around and said they do see signs of autism, after
close observation. Mmmkay, that was a huge blow in the face. But we're
not done yet.. My son (nearing puberty) has ADHD? How nice they dumped
us 6 years ago because "I saw things that weren't there".. What about
my hubby? Gah.. they want him tested for autism as well because "they
see signs of autism in him as well".. Ohh goody then I'm the only sane
person here? Nawww.. I'm still a fruitcake..

I know, this comes across as very depressive. Maybe I am, or maybe I
just don't know what to expect or do right now. But the past 6 months
have been "challenging", softly put. I know newyears is a time that
many make the resolution to quit, or *give up* smoking. Many of those
attempts are cold turkey. Lately chantix seems to be a new hype as
well (and I truely hope peole will read the new warning labels) but
the majority of people won't even make it through the 1st day. One of
the biggest excuses used is "this probably isn't a good time to
quit" . Sadly, this excuse often is handed to them by loved ones or
even by health care professionals. Even my own GP told me, after
roughly 3 weeks quit, that it might not be a good time for me to quit
(doh!)

For all you new quitters, if you stub your toe today, accidentally cut
yourself shaving, burn your eggs, topple over the Christmas tree and
blow your fuse, yell at your loved ones, kick your cat/dog because
they cross your path, remember, for each and every misshap there will
be someone who has to hear their loved one is dying of cancer,
heartfailure, has emphysema or has to hear this diagnose for
themselves. Ask yourself, if this is not a good time to quit, then
when is?

When you quit smoking, you are not giving up anything! You are giving
yourself a very precious gift. A gift of health. You are reclaiming
the life you were supposed to be living, a life with no paper wrapped
tobacco stick, with a 2000c hot burning tip, dangling from your lips,
every 20 - 30 minutes.

Happy and healthy 2008 everyone.

Inky,

Free since 22/06/07. No nicotine for 6 months, 1 week, 3 days, 5
hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds. That's 5796 stinkers not smoked,
saving EURO 614,58. Reclaiming 2 weeks, 6 days, 3 hours, 0 minutes.

Sorry to hear of your difficulties Inky. Hope things get easier soon.
Your post resonates with me and your last two paragraphs are truly
keepers. Newbies, read them and incorporate them into your quit.
SteveS
OOF

Inky wrote:
> I havent been around much. I made my 6 months milestone a special
> Chrismas gift to myself. Got some shit headed my way the last month of
> this year. After 1st getting the reassurance my daughter aint
> autistic, they came around and said they do see signs of autism, after
> close observation. Mmmkay, that was a huge blow in the face. But we're
> not done yet.. My son (nearing puberty) has ADHD? How nice they dumped
> us 6 years ago because "I saw things that weren't there".. What about
> my hubby? Gah.. they want him tested for autism as well because "they
> see signs of autism in him as well".. Ohh goody then I'm the only sane
> person here? Nawww.. I'm still a fruitcake..
>
> I know, this comes across as very depressive. Maybe I am, or maybe I
> just don't know what to expect or do right now. But the past 6 months
> have been "challenging", softly put. I know newyears is a time that
> many make the resolution to quit, or *give up* smoking. Many of those
> attempts are cold turkey. Lately chantix seems to be a new hype as
> well (and I truely hope peole will read the new warning labels) but
> the majority of people won't even make it through the 1st day. One of
> the biggest excuses used is "this probably isn't a good time to
> quit" . Sadly, this excuse often is handed to them by loved ones or
> even by health care professionals. Even my own GP told me, after
> roughly 3 weeks quit, that it might not be a good time for me to quit
> (doh!)
>
> For all you new quitters, if you stub your toe today, accidentally cut
> yourself shaving, burn your eggs, topple over the Christmas tree and
> blow your fuse, yell at your loved ones, kick your cat/dog because
> they cross your path, remember, for each and every misshap there will
> be someone who has to hear their loved one is dying of cancer,
> heartfailure, has emphysema or has to hear this diagnose for
> themselves. Ask yourself, if this is not a good time to quit, then
> when is?
>
> When you quit smoking, you are not giving up anything! You are giving
> yourself a very precious gift. A gift of health. You are reclaiming
> the life you were supposed to be living, a life with no paper wrapped
> tobacco stick, with a 2000c hot burning tip, dangling from your lips,
> every 20 - 30 minutes.
>
> Happy and healthy 2008 everyone.
>
> Inky,
>
> Free since 22/06/07. No nicotine for 6 months, 1 week, 3 days, 5
> hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds. That's 5796 stinkers not smoked,
> saving EURO 614,58. Reclaiming 2 weeks, 6 days, 3 hours, 0 minutes.

On Jan 1, 5:23*am, Inky <Ink...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I havent been around much. I made my 6 months milestone a special
> Chrismas gift to myself. Got some shit headed my way the last month of
> this year. After 1st getting the reassurance my daughter aint
> autistic, they came around and said they do see signs of autism, after
> close observation. Mmmkay, that was a huge blow in the face. But we're
> not done yet.. My son (nearing puberty) has ADHD? How nice they dumped
> us 6 years ago because "I saw things that weren't there".. What about
> my hubby? Gah.. they want him tested for autism as well because "they
> see signs of autism in him as well".. Ohh goody then I'm the only sane
> person here? Nawww.. I'm still a fruitcake..
>
> I know, this comes across as very depressive. Maybe I am, or maybe I
> just don't know what to expect or do right now. But the past 6 months
> have been "challenging", softly put. I know newyears is a time that
> many make the resolution to quit, or *give up* smoking. Many of those
> attempts are cold turkey. Lately chantix seems to be a new hype as
> well (and I truely hope peole will read the new warning labels) but
> the majority of people won't even make it through the 1st day. One of
> the biggest excuses used is "this probably isn't a good time to
> quit" . Sadly, this excuse often is handed to them by loved ones or
> even by health care professionals. Even my own GP told me, after
> roughly 3 weeks quit, that it might not be a good time for me to quit
> (doh!)
>
> For all you new quitters, if you stub your toe today, accidentally cut
> yourself shaving, burn your eggs, topple over the Christmas tree and
> blow your fuse, yell at your loved ones, kick your cat/dog because
> they cross your path, remember, for each and every misshap there will
> be someone who has to hear their loved one is dying of cancer,
> heartfailure, has emphysema or has to hear this diagnose for
> themselves. Ask yourself, if this is not a good time to quit, then
> when is?
>
> When you quit smoking, you are not giving up anything! You are giving
> yourself a very precious gift. A gift of health. You are reclaiming
> the life you were supposed to be living, a life with no paper wrapped
> tobacco stick, with a 2000c hot burning tip, dangling from your lips,
> every 20 - 30 minutes.
>
> Happy and healthy 2008 everyone.
>
> Inky,
>
> Free since 22/06/07. No nicotine for 6 months, 1 week, 3 days, 5
> hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds. That's 5796 stinkers not smoked,
> saving EURO 614,58. Reclaiming 2 weeks, 6 days, 3 hours, 0 minutes.

Inky, you're a hero.
Congrats on 6 months (pretty unbelievable, huh?)
Keep on truckin'
Whatever "they" tell you about your husband and kids, first trust your
instincts, and then get another diagnosis from a more specialized
source.

My oldest has autism (13) and although it might seem like a big pill to
swallow at first things get better. My boy makes awesome marks and is
considered one of the smartest kids in his class. he has extra help for
things he is weak and he is learning to speak up for what he needs to learn.
yours will find their own path
--
Lynn VOF Leaper
"Everyone seems normal until you get to know them."



"Inky" <InkyNL@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:b39f037f-6257-4934-b2a7-f0596862567b@e10g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>I havent been around much. I made my 6 months milestone a special
> Chrismas gift to myself. Got some shit headed my way the last month of
> this year. After 1st getting the reassurance my daughter aint
> autistic, they came around and said they do see signs of autism, after
> close observation. Mmmkay, that was a huge blow in the face. But we're
> not done yet.. My son (nearing puberty) has ADHD? How nice they dumped
> us 6 years ago because "I saw things that weren't there".. What about
> my hubby? Gah.. they want him tested for autism as well because "they
> see signs of autism in him as well".. Ohh goody then I'm the only sane
> person here? Nawww.. I'm still a fruitcake..
>
> I know, this comes across as very depressive. Maybe I am, or maybe I
> just don't know what to expect or do right now. But the past 6 months
> have been "challenging", softly put. I know newyears is a time that
> many make the resolution to quit, or *give up* smoking. Many of those
> attempts are cold turkey. Lately chantix seems to be a new hype as
> well (and I truely hope peole will read the new warning labels) but
> the majority of people won't even make it through the 1st day. One of
> the biggest excuses used is "this probably isn't a good time to
> quit" . Sadly, this excuse often is handed to them by loved ones or
> even by health care professionals. Even my own GP told me, after
> roughly 3 weeks quit, that it might not be a good time for me to quit
> (doh!)
>
> For all you new quitters, if you stub your toe today, accidentally cut
> yourself shaving, burn your eggs, topple over the Christmas tree and
> blow your fuse, yell at your loved ones, kick your cat/dog because
> they cross your path, remember, for each and every misshap there will
> be someone who has to hear their loved one is dying of cancer,
> heartfailure, has emphysema or has to hear this diagnose for
> themselves. Ask yourself, if this is not a good time to quit, then
> when is?
>
> When you quit smoking, you are not giving up anything! You are giving
> yourself a very precious gift. A gift of health. You are reclaiming
> the life you were supposed to be living, a life with no paper wrapped
> tobacco stick, with a 2000c hot burning tip, dangling from your lips,
> every 20 - 30 minutes.
>
> Happy and healthy 2008 everyone.
>
> Inky,
>
> Free since 22/06/07. No nicotine for 6 months, 1 week, 3 days, 5
> hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds. That's 5796 stinkers not smoked,
> saving EURO 614,58. Reclaiming 2 weeks, 6 days, 3 hours, 0 minutes.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2008 03:23:54 -0800 (PST), Inky <InkyNL@gmail.com>
wrote:

>I havent been around much. I made my 6 months milestone a special
>Chrismas gift to myself. Got some shit headed my way the last month of
>this year. After 1st getting the reassurance my daughter aint
>autistic, they came around and said they do see signs of autism, after
>close observation. Mmmkay, that was a huge blow in the face. But we're
>not done yet.. My son (nearing puberty) has ADHD? How nice they dumped
>us 6 years ago because "I saw things that weren't there".. What about
>my hubby? Gah.. they want him tested for autism as well because "they
>see signs of autism in him as well".. Ohh goody then I'm the only sane
>person here? Nawww.. I'm still a fruitcake..
>
>I know, this comes across as very depressive. Maybe I am, or maybe I
>just don't know what to expect or do right now. But the past 6 months
>have been "challenging", softly put. I know newyears is a time that
>many make the resolution to quit, or *give up* smoking. Many of those
>attempts are cold turkey. Lately chantix seems to be a new hype as
>well (and I truely hope peole will read the new warning labels) but
>the majority of people won't even make it through the 1st day. One of
>the biggest excuses used is "this probably isn't a good time to
>quit" . Sadly, this excuse often is handed to them by loved ones or
>even by health care professionals. Even my own GP told me, after
>roughly 3 weeks quit, that it might not be a good time for me to quit
>(doh!)
>
>For all you new quitters, if you stub your toe today, accidentally cut
>yourself shaving, burn your eggs, topple over the Christmas tree and
>blow your fuse, yell at your loved ones, kick your cat/dog because
>they cross your path, remember, for each and every misshap there will
>be someone who has to hear their loved one is dying of cancer,
>heartfailure, has emphysema or has to hear this diagnose for
>themselves. Ask yourself, if this is not a good time to quit, then
>when is?
>
>When you quit smoking, you are not giving up anything! You are giving
>yourself a very precious gift. A gift of health. You are reclaiming
>the life you were supposed to be living, a life with no paper wrapped
>tobacco stick, with a 2000c hot burning tip, dangling from your lips,
>every 20 - 30 minutes.
>
>Happy and healthy 2008 everyone.
>
>Inky,
>
>Free since 22/06/07. No nicotine for 6 months, 1 week, 3 days, 5
>hours, 20 minutes and 6 seconds. That's 5796 stinkers not smoked,
>saving EURO 614,58. Reclaiming 2 weeks, 6 days, 3 hours, 0 minutes.

Great post Inky.
You are in good company here.
Nice meter.
Fred

Instead of taking 46 puffs of smoke, Inky spoketh upon us:

>I havent been around much. I made my 6 months milestone a special
>Chrismas gift to myself. Got some shit headed my way the last month of
>this year.

Happy New Year Inky. May this year be better than the last one. You
are an extraordinary person to offer so much support here. God bless
you.

--
Tihomir 7M1W, Knin, HR 44°N 16°E
http://www.usenetpedia.com/google-groups.html

"For every problem, there is one solution which
is simple, neat and wrong." -- H. L. Mencken

On 1 jan, 23:03, "Lynn" <lynn.sc...@ns.spammenotsympatico.ca> wrote:
> My oldest has autism (13) and although it might seem like a big pill to
> swallow at first things get better. My boy makes awesome marks and is
> considered one of the smartest kids in his class. he has extra help for
> things he is weak and he is learning to speak up for what he needs to learn.
> yours will find their own path

Thanks Lynn My daughter is a very smart girl too, just emotionally
she falls behind. It's starting to show more and more. Right now, we
just want answers, we're hanging on somewhere in limbo, not knowing
what to do or who to turn to. I'm graetful I'm finally getting help
with houseworks now tho. My place has been a mess for years, but it is
starting to look like a livable place again.

Ontop of that, I really enjoy cleanin without my water starting to
look like coffee. ;-)

Inky,

Free since 22/06/07. No nicotine for 6 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 2
hours, 8 minutes and 54 seconds. That's 6002 stinkers not smoked,
saving EURO 636,42. Reclaiming 2 weeks, 6 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes.

On 8 jan, 01:12, Tihomir <tgreb...@inet.hr.dummy> wrote:
> Instead of taking 46 puffs of smoke, Inky spoketh upon us:
>
> >I havent been around much. I made my 6 months milestone a special
> >Chrismas gift to myself. Got some shit headed my way the last month of
> >this year.
>
> Happy New Year Inky. May this year be better than the last one. You
> are an extraordinary person to offer so much support here. God bless
> you.

Why do you always manage to make me blush or bring a tear to my
eye?

I just can't stress enough that smoking a cigarette will not help
anyone solve anything. At best, it only adds another stress factor to
your life, at worst it triggers a stroke or heart attack.

Inky,

Free since 22/06/07. No nicotine for 6 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 2
hours, 18 minutes and 1 second. That's 6002 stinkers not smoked,
saving EURO 636,44. Reclaiming 2 weeks, 6 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes.

On Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:12:42 +0100, Tihomir <tgrebena@inet.hr.dummy>
wrote:

>Instead of taking 46 puffs of smoke, Inky spoketh upon us:
>
>>I havent been around much. I made my 6 months milestone a special
>>Chrismas gift to myself. Got some shit headed my way the last month of
>>this year.
>
>Happy New Year Inky. May this year be better than the last one. You
>are an extraordinary person to offer so much support here. God bless
>you.

Tiho, what's up? Did I miss something whereby you said you were
taking a break or something? I sure do hope that everything is OK.
You're one of my favorite people here and I miss ya!
Sue

This was passed on to me ( thanks again) and maybe you will find some help
in there.
Here is a link to parenting message boards on IVillage:

http://parenting.ivillage.com/messageboards/

Scroll down to "Special Needs"...I'm not sure what type of autism your son
has but I'm sure someone on one of those boards can help you out and/or lend
an ear There is a great mix of both US res. and Canadians on the
parenting/working boards, just to let you know

--
Lynn VOF Leaper
"Everyone seems normal until you get to know them."




"Inky" <InkyNL@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:188319da-1a64-41a1-b718-2bddc9b40acf@p69g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> On 1 jan, 23:03, "Lynn" <lynn.sc...@ns.spammenotsympatico.ca> wrote:
>> My oldest has autism (13) and although it might seem like a big pill to
>> swallow at first things get better. My boy makes awesome marks and is
>> considered one of the smartest kids in his class. he has extra help for
>> things he is weak and he is learning to speak up for what he needs to
>> learn.
>> yours will find their own path
>
> Thanks Lynn My daughter is a very smart girl too, just emotionally
> she falls behind. It's starting to show more and more. Right now, we
> just want answers, we're hanging on somewhere in limbo, not knowing
> what to do or who to turn to. I'm graetful I'm finally getting help
> with houseworks now tho. My place has been a mess for years, but it is
> starting to look like a livable place again.
>
> Ontop of that, I really enjoy cleanin without my water starting to
> look like coffee. ;-)
>
> Inky,
>
> Free since 22/06/07. No nicotine for 6 months, 2 weeks, 3 days, 2
> hours, 8 minutes and 54 seconds. That's 6002 stinkers not smoked,
> saving EURO 636,42. Reclaiming 2 weeks, 6 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes.
>
>

Instead of taking 17 puffs of smoke, Sue spoketh upon us:

>Tiho, what's up? Did I miss something whereby you said you were
>taking a break or something? I sure do hope that everything is OK.
>You're one of my favorite people here and I miss ya!
>Sue

Sue! I did not plan to tae a break so I did not mention it.
I missed you all, with you on top :-D

--
Tihomir 7M1W, Knin, HR 44°N 16°E
http://www.usenetpedia.com/google-groups.html

The master of a single trade can support a family. The master of seven
trades cannot support himself. The wind is never for the sailor who
knows not to what port he is bound. - Og Mandino

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:23:09 +0100, Tihomir <tgrebena@inet.hr.dummy>
wrote:

>Instead of taking 17 puffs of smoke, Sue spoketh upon us:
>
>>Tiho, what's up? Did I miss something whereby you said you were
>>taking a break or something? I sure do hope that everything is OK.
>>You're one of my favorite people here and I miss ya!
>>Sue
>
>Sue! I did not plan to tae a break so I did not mention it.
>I missed you all, with you on top :-D

Oh, I'm good for being on top! ;o) Glad to see you back!
Sue

You want Sue on top?
missed you Tiho
--
Lynn VOF Leaper
"Everyone seems normal until you get to know them."



"Tihomir" <tgrebena@inet.hr.dummy> wrote in message
news:fmf9li$top$1@sunce.iskon.hr...
> Instead of taking 17 puffs of smoke, Sue spoketh upon us:
>
>>Tiho, what's up? Did I miss something whereby you said you were
>>taking a break or something? I sure do hope that everything is OK.
>>You're one of my favorite people here and I miss ya!
>>Sue
>
> Sue! I did not plan to tae a break so I did not mention it.
> I missed you all, with you on top :-D
>
> --
> Tihomir 7M1W, Knin, HR 44°N 16°E
> http://www.usenetpedia.com/google-groups.html
>
> The master of a single trade can support a family. The master of seven
> trades cannot support himself. The wind is never for the sailor who
> knows not to what port he is bound. - Og Mandino

I wanna take a photo of Sue & Tiho with Sue on Top...<G>

/ducks

FlatironMike
Eleven months, three days, 20 hours, 27 minutes and 40 seconds. 6757
cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,027.11. Life saved: 3 weeks, 2 days,
11 hours, 5 minutes.

Will be great exercise for her too!

CatGiggling



"FlatIronMike" <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:c76ba3a4-15ea-4945-b784-ea83a2200768@k2g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>I wanna take a photo of Sue & Tiho with Sue on Top...<G>
>
> /ducks
>
> FlatironMike
> Eleven months, three days, 20 hours, 27 minutes and 40 seconds. 6757
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,027.11. Life saved: 3 weeks, 2 days,
> 11 hours, 5 minutes.

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:58:11 -0800 (PST), FlatIronMike
<FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote:

>I wanna take a photo of Sue & Tiho with Sue on Top...<G>
>
>/ducks

I flinging a rotten watermelon in your direction. Better get behind
the gnomes to protect yourself.
I don't do pictures. )

>
>FlatironMike
>Eleven months, three days, 20 hours, 27 minutes and 40 seconds. 6757
>cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,027.11. Life saved: 3 weeks, 2 days,
>11 hours, 5 minutes.

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:28:13 -0600, "CuckooCat" <silly@laughing.net>
wrote:

>Will be great exercise for her too!
>
>CatGiggling

LOL. Yep. Top is a much better workout.
Sue

>
>
>
>"FlatIronMike" <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in message
>news:c76ba3a4-15ea-4945-b784-ea83a2200768@k2g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
>>I wanna take a photo of Sue & Tiho with Sue on Top...<G>
>>
>> /ducks
>>
>> FlatironMike
>> Eleven months, three days, 20 hours, 27 minutes and 40 seconds. 6757
>> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,027.11. Life saved: 3 weeks, 2 days,
>> 11 hours, 5 minutes.

Y'all not right



Sue <sebrady@thegrid.net> wrote in
news:774oo3ppke76v4906ohmf18162k0o3a2u8@4ax.com:

> On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:28:13 -0600, "CuckooCat"
<silly@laughing.net>
> wrote:
>
>>Will be great exercise for her too!
>>
>>CatGiggling
>
> LOL. Yep. Top is a much better workout.
> Sue
>
>>
>>
>>
>>"FlatIronMike" <FlatironMikeNYC@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:c76ba3a4-15ea-4945-b784-ea83a2200768
@k2g2000hse.googlegroups.com..
>>.
>>>I wanna take a photo of Sue & Tiho with Sue on Top...<G>
>>>
>>> /ducks
>>>
>>> FlatironMike
>>> Eleven months, three days, 20 hours, 27 minutes and 40 seconds.
6757
>>> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,027.11. Life saved: 3 weeks, 2
>>> days, 11 hours, 5 minutes.
>

Instead of taking 8 puffs of smoke, FlatIronMike spoketh upon us:

>I wanna take a photo of Sue & Tiho with Sue on Top...<G>
>
>/ducks

Well! We were actually about to reveal all the spicy details but we
have changed our minds! There!
Uh, No! I meant spicy in a *figurative* way, not like *that*!

--
Tihomir 7M2W, Knin, HR 44°N 16°E
http://www.usenetpedia.com/google-groups.html

#@$ffwe99fjaljk ... Hey! Get the cat off the keyboard!

On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:43:42 +0100, Tihomir <tgrebena@inet.hr.dummy>
wrote:

>Instead of taking 8 puffs of smoke, FlatIronMike spoketh upon us:
>
>>I wanna take a photo of Sue & Tiho with Sue on Top...<G>
>>
>>/ducks
>
>Well! We were actually about to reveal all the spicy details but we
>have changed our minds! There!
>Uh, No! I meant spicy in a *figurative* way, not like *that*!

<sshhhh>
Sue