I wish I could ...

Did you ever walk past a shop window and see something you *really* wanted,
but couldn't afford? Did you ever say to yourself "I wish I could have
that"? You could have had it, you know. Just smash the window and take it.
Morality aside, why didn't you? Well, you might get caught, mightn't you?
Then what would the consequences be? The shame of being in arrested, in
court, a fine or short term of imprisonment -- no, it would not be worth the
risk.

So it is when you have been quit for a while. From time to time you think "I
wish I could have a cigarette." But here the risk is much higher -- you're
gambling with your life. You know you couldn't stop at one, two or even a
whole pack. Looking to see if there are any cops around won't help you. It
doesn't matter that there are no surveillance cameras. It all depends on the
random biochemistry of the tars in your lungs or the fluid dynamics of the
blood in your narrowing coronary arteries.

So, no, you can't have it. You know that. You'll still find yourself wishing
occasionally, but just like with the goodies in the shop window you're going
to walk on by.

Steve S (another one)

--

Very interesting and provocative post steve. It is similar to the quote on
this newsgroup last week about what someone would do if they knew they would
not get caught. I think this means that the more outside influences a person
has to warrant sticking to their quit, the more inclined they are to stay
quit. For example, having a baby would encourage a family to quit smoking
because it is having an effect on someone innocent.
Mike


"Steve S (another one)" <somebody@some.where.net> wrote in message
news:BTlqi.5226$By5.2884@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
> Did you ever walk past a shop window and see something you *really*
wanted,
> but couldn't afford? Did you ever say to yourself "I wish I could have
> that"? You could have had it, you know. Just smash the window and take it.
> Morality aside, why didn't you? Well, you might get caught, mightn't you?
> Then what would the consequences be? The shame of being in arrested, in
> court, a fine or short term of imprisonment -- no, it would not be worth
the
> risk.
>
> So it is when you have been quit for a while. From time to time you think
"I
> wish I could have a cigarette." But here the risk is much higher -- you're
> gambling with your life. You know you couldn't stop at one, two or even a
> whole pack. Looking to see if there are any cops around won't help you. It
> doesn't matter that there are no surveillance cameras. It all depends on
the
> random biochemistry of the tars in your lungs or the fluid dynamics of the
> blood in your narrowing coronary arteries.
>
> So, no, you can't have it. You know that. You'll still find yourself
wishing
> occasionally, but just like with the goodies in the shop window you're
going
> to walk on by.
>
> Steve S (another one)
>
> --
>
>

On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:51:45 GMT, "Steve S \(another one\)"
<somebody@some.where.net> wrote:

>Did you ever walk past a shop window and see something you *really* wanted,
>but couldn't afford? Did you ever say to yourself "I wish I could have
>that"? You could have had it, you know. Just smash the window and take it.
>Morality aside, why didn't you? Well, you might get caught, mightn't you?
>Then what would the consequences be? The shame of being in arrested, in
>court, a fine or short term of imprisonment -- no, it would not be worth the
>risk.
>
>So it is when you have been quit for a while. From time to time you think "I
>wish I could have a cigarette." But here the risk is much higher -- you're
>gambling with your life. You know you couldn't stop at one, two or even a
>whole pack. Looking to see if there are any cops around won't help you. It
>doesn't matter that there are no surveillance cameras. It all depends on the
>random biochemistry of the tars in your lungs or the fluid dynamics of the
>blood in your narrowing coronary arteries.
>
>So, no, you can't have it. You know that. You'll still find yourself wishing
>occasionally, but just like with the goodies in the shop window you're going
>to walk on by.
>
>Steve S (another one)

Thanks, Steve. I still get that "just one" feeling but I resist and
will continue to do so.
Sue who *knows* there is no such thing as just one.
One year, four months, six days, 8 hours, 51 minutes and 50 seconds.
16281 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,710.81. Life saved: 8 weeks, 12
hours, 45 minutes.

>
>--
>

Hi Steve, thanks for this post.

Every now and then, I think fleetingly, "Wow. I'd love to have a smoke
right now."
But then I have to say to myself, "Well, you might love it, but we
don't do that anymore. So sure, think about how nice it would be. But
then move on, 'cuz it ain't happening."


Ashley

Very interesting and provocative post steve. It is similar to the quote on
this newsgroup last week about what someone would do if they knew they would
not get caught. I think this means that the more outside influences a person
has to warrant sticking to their quit, the more inclined they are to stay
quit. For example, having a baby would encourage a family to quit smoking
because it is having an effect on someone innocent.
Mike


"Steve S (another one)" <somebody@some.where.net> wrote in message
news:BTlqi.5226$By5.2884@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
> Did you ever walk past a shop window and see something you *really*
wanted,
> but couldn't afford? Did you ever say to yourself "I wish I could have
> that"? You could have had it, you know. Just smash the window and take it.
> Morality aside, why didn't you? Well, you might get caught, mightn't you?
> Then what would the consequences be? The shame of being in arrested, in
> court, a fine or short term of imprisonment -- no, it would not be worth
the
> risk.
>
> So it is when you have been quit for a while. From time to time you think
"I
> wish I could have a cigarette." But here the risk is much higher -- you're
> gambling with your life. You know you couldn't stop at one, two or even a
> whole pack. Looking to see if there are any cops around won't help you. It
> doesn't matter that there are no surveillance cameras. It all depends on
the
> random biochemistry of the tars in your lungs or the fluid dynamics of the
> blood in your narrowing coronary arteries.
>
> So, no, you can't have it. You know that. You'll still find yourself
wishing
> occasionally, but just like with the goodies in the shop window you're
going
> to walk on by.
>
> Steve S (another one)
>
> --
>
>

Hi Steve, thanks for this post.

Every now and then, I think fleetingly, "Wow. I'd love to have a smoke
right now."
But then I have to say to myself, "Well, you might love it, but we
don't do that anymore. So sure, think about how nice it would be. But
then move on, 'cuz it ain't happening."


Ashley

great Steve, but now I wish I could walk past the goodies

--
Lynn <---VOF Leaper


"Steve S (another one)" <somebody@some.where.net> wrote in message
news:BTlqi.5226$By5.2884@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
> Did you ever walk past a shop window and see something you *really*
> wanted, but couldn't afford? Did you ever say to yourself "I wish I could
> have that"? You could have had it, you know. Just smash the window and
> take it. Morality aside, why didn't you? Well, you might get caught,
> mightn't you? Then what would the consequences be? The shame of being in
> arrested, in court, a fine or short term of imprisonment -- no, it would
> not be worth the risk.
>
> So it is when you have been quit for a while. From time to time you think
> "I wish I could have a cigarette." But here the risk is much higher --
> you're gambling with your life. You know you couldn't stop at one, two or
> even a whole pack. Looking to see if there are any cops around won't help
> you. It doesn't matter that there are no surveillance cameras. It all
> depends on the random biochemistry of the tars in your lungs or the fluid
> dynamics of the blood in your narrowing coronary arteries.
>
> So, no, you can't have it. You know that. You'll still find yourself
> wishing occasionally, but just like with the goodies in the shop window
> you're going to walk on by.
>
> Steve S (another one)
>
> --
>

great Steve, but now I wish I could walk past the goodies

--
Lynn <---VOF Leaper


"Steve S (another one)" <somebody@some.where.net> wrote in message
news:BTlqi.5226$By5.2884@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
> Did you ever walk past a shop window and see something you *really*
> wanted, but couldn't afford? Did you ever say to yourself "I wish I could
> have that"? You could have had it, you know. Just smash the window and
> take it. Morality aside, why didn't you? Well, you might get caught,
> mightn't you? Then what would the consequences be? The shame of being in
> arrested, in court, a fine or short term of imprisonment -- no, it would
> not be worth the risk.
>
> So it is when you have been quit for a while. From time to time you think
> "I wish I could have a cigarette." But here the risk is much higher --
> you're gambling with your life. You know you couldn't stop at one, two or
> even a whole pack. Looking to see if there are any cops around won't help
> you. It doesn't matter that there are no surveillance cameras. It all
> depends on the random biochemistry of the tars in your lungs or the fluid
> dynamics of the blood in your narrowing coronary arteries.
>
> So, no, you can't have it. You know that. You'll still find yourself
> wishing occasionally, but just like with the goodies in the shop window
> you're going to walk on by.
>
> Steve S (another one)
>
> --
>

Thanks for the observation, Steve. It is SOOO on point and true. I
find the only time I get even a hint of that wish is when I'm around
smokers but that is not all that often anymore, thank goddess!

FlatironMike
Wishing on a Star
Five months, two weeks, three days, 16 hours, 31 minutes and 3
seconds. 3353 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,005.88. Life saved: 1
week, 4 days, 15 hours, 25 minutes.

Thanks for the observation, Steve. It is SOOO on point and true. I
find the only time I get even a hint of that wish is when I'm around
smokers but that is not all that often anymore, thank goddess!

FlatironMike
Wishing on a Star
Five months, two weeks, three days, 16 hours, 31 minutes and 3
seconds. 3353 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,005.88. Life saved: 1
week, 4 days, 15 hours, 25 minutes.

Steve S (another one) wrote:
<and Phil Snipped everything except....>


> occasionally, but just like with the goodies in the shop window you're going
> to walk on by.
>
> Steve S (another one)
>
> --
>
>

Yep, I'mo keepon walkin'


Concord Phil
Those who don't read and post ain't around to find out what happens to
those who don't read and post.
I haven't smoked in 2 Weeks, 6 Days, 3 hours and 34 minutes. The TC and
the taxman didn't get $100.73 of my money. The TC gets to keep 402
sickarettes and I get to live an extra 1 Day, 9 hours and 30 minutes.

Steve S (another one) wrote:
<and Phil Snipped everything except....>


> occasionally, but just like with the goodies in the shop window you're going
> to walk on by.
>
> Steve S (another one)
>
> --
>
>

Yep, I'mo keepon walkin'


Concord Phil
Those who don't read and post ain't around to find out what happens to
those who don't read and post.
I haven't smoked in 2 Weeks, 6 Days, 3 hours and 34 minutes. The TC and
the taxman didn't get $100.73 of my money. The TC gets to keep 402
sickarettes and I get to live an extra 1 Day, 9 hours and 30 minutes.