Thank you again for not quitting before you came to France this past weekend. I truly enjoyed your ungrumpiness.
Good luck! I quit back earlier last year, for the second time. But as you know, I indulge when drinking.
Holy crap, I am NOT helping!
Good luck, heh 
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Good luck Dawg. You can do it. My husband used all of the above, and a boat load of hard candies. His favorite were the Starburst hard candy because Jolly Ranchers cut his cheeks. And he was grumpy for way more than two weeks.
And wouldn’t you bet the legislators that came up with that tax, fully “budgeted” that there would not be ANY change in the number of smokers other than population growth?
Good Luck! Quitting is the easiest thing to do. Not picking it up again is the hardest! Make sure the gum is sugar free. You don’t want to have a mouth full of cavities just because you quit smoking!
I believe in you.
You can do this. $8 a pack? OMG That is totally unacceptable.
Why is it that beer/liquor isn’t taxed like that? It’s an evil vice as well.
Good luck quitting. and you can buy me a present with all your extra money if you like I’m just saying
I am Sooooooooooooooooooo Cheering for you on this one!
Take it one day at a time. If you need to, take it one minute at a time. You’ll get there.
I’m sending Good, positive vibes your way.
~ZZ
“The soul that can speak through the eyes, can also kiss with a gaze.”
~Gustav Adolfo Becquer
Very cool widget.
Now if we can just get Poppy to quit smoking crack, you guys will be saving ALL kinds of money.
Congrats on quitting. I have tried several times. For me it’s smoke or murder someone...I choose to slowly murder myself to stay out of jail.. 
Reminder to self: grab a carton of smokes for everyone who does at Navy Exchange BEFORE BrittCon....$4.25 a pack is WAY cheaper…
Why would you do such a thing? Who’s Britt gonna make out with in three weeks?
I could just buy cigarettes in bulk and ship them up to you, if you want.
I’m such an enabler.
You can do it! *in my best Rob Schneider voice* I know it’s really hard, I’ve been there myself.
And just so you know, the grumpies don’t kick in full strength until midway through week two, so be extra strong that week!
You’ve saved .46 as of this moment.
Hm. Yeah. I’m going to need more than .46 of encouragement to join you.
Shit. Not helping, am I?
Wait a minute. I’m going to be the only fucking smoker at BrittCon!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
YOU ROTTEN BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!
Nope, I’ll still be smoking at BrittCon. No worries, Britt.
Congrats, Dawg. That widget is in my future.
You have saved U.97 thus far. Huh? What the hell is U.97???
I can ship tax-free ciggies from the Seminoles to you—right around the corner from my house.
Apparently I’m an enabler too.
Good luck! Anything I can do to help, let me know.
What John Doe said.
And why aren’t people going off about this? It’s clearly taxation without representation.
Oh, wait, it’s cuz all the pussy ass non-smokers whine about how second hand smoke is killing them as they drink their Jack and eat their whoppers.
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I don’t have an attitude problem, you have a perception problem
Hang in there… I hear dried chili peppers can be sucked on as a substitute. No nicotine but you get the pain rush from the peppers.
@Miss Ann: ...and have sex with their dirty hookers. Don’t forget the dirty hookers.
Poppy- I try to be as ungrumpy as possible… and the widget is kinda working
Hilly- Yeah… I think that’s one of the hardest things to do… not being able to make out anymore while drinking. Life is rough.
usedtobeme- Thanks! I know what your husband means about the Jolly Ranchers. Right now I’m all about the beef jerky though… less sugar.
Whall- Based on previous tax hikes, they estimate there will be 140,000 people who quit… and that there will be approx. 2 Billion brought into the state coffers by it. They got it figured to the tee. Bastards.
Da Duck- Oh definitely sugar free!!! And yeah… NOT picking them up is the hard part.
Mattie- Well, considering that both liquor and smoking have been prescribed as medical treatments in this country, liquor should be taxed the same in my opinion… but then I’d really be screwed.
Rachel- Well… one pack equals one cheesesteak at Geno’s!
Greeneyezz- Yeah… one toothpick at a time… I really should invest in tweezers in case I get a splinter in my tongue.
Mr. Fab- Forget about the crack habit… we need to ween the kitties of the nip! That shit is expensive!
Cissa- Well, while I am saddened that I will once again be able to actually smell the air in the city… I am rather glad I can put my Marlboro Miles towards a jacket and some luggage rather than the Iron Lung.
Avi(table)- I’ll still make out with Britt… granted I’ll be puffing on an inscence stick… but no one will have to know. Thanks for the offer… but there is a little agency called ATF who might not like that whole bulk mailing idea. The Internet isn’t an option either… since now even Amazon is charging NY State Sales Tax.
Metal Mom- Heh… the grumpies are here… and they’re here to stay. Trust me.
John Doe- Heard about that… thought about trying it… until I found out it was $250 WITH a script. My medical sucks. I’ll stick with the $50 patches.
Miss Ann- I don’t know if it’s taxation without representation… I know the reps who voted for it… and I sure as shit won’t be helping them get re-elected.
Maman- Ah… yes in about two days I will probably be drinking the Tabasco. It’s been awhile since I’ve actually tasted food…
TheMuttPrincess- Thank you!
“In each of us two natures are at war… the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, but one of them must conquer. In our own hands lies the power to choose. What we want most to be we are.” – Dr. Henry Jekyll
DutchBitch- Heh. That’s what they all say. 
“In each of us two natures are at war… the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, but one of them must conquer. In our own hands lies the power to choose. What we want most to be we are.” – Dr. Henry Jekyll
i am all about proud of you. we want you healthy for a long time. and i bet if you quit making out it will make poppy wanna make out with you more (if that is possible!).
when i quit, wild bill’s beef jerky helped. especially in the bars when i wanted to smoke the most. something about the hand to mouth of beef jerky, the holding it in your hand like a smoke. i found it better than toothpicks. but not as good as big red gum.
good luck!
”...a significant amount of money… unless of course the dollar continues its downward spiral. “
You make that sound like an “if”?
You’ll need that extra money to pay for gas and groceries! We did our big grocery shop yesterday and prices have jumped on every item over last month, because of the gas prices.
Like Miss Ann said, it’s all a vice tax on the “evil” smokers. They would never put a sudden tax jump that high on liquor because they need to keep the masses numb.
MUCH LUCK with this - it’s tougher than hell, I know from experience...and hope to know again one day.
*sigh*
Gratz on quitting.
But you’re getting screwed by your Widget. it keeps circling from u.00 to u.99.
Unless it’s factoring in the cost of toothpicks and stuff? 
Woohoo!! I quit around Thanksgiving. My current flame and I broke up soon after, I got a parking ticket, I started having panic attacks, and I broke down at a team meeting for a retreat I was doing.
It was fabulous....
On another note, I used Chantix for 5 weeks. It helped tremendously. I also started eating ultrahealthy and exercising so that smoking would seem to ridiculous with my new healthy lifestyle. So far, it’s worked. I had to realize that I wasn’t a social smoker.
Put that extra money into doing something special for you.
I found that cinnamon flavored candy and gum helped when quitting. Good luck and I think it is a great thing!
I just scrolled back to check.
YOU IGNORED ME COMMENT!!
Bolding my name within a response to Avitable DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REPLY TO ME!!
You and Poppy are now both dissing me and I am virtually throwing tomatoes at you! Both of you! TOMATOES!!
"ME COMMENT”
Heh. Apparently I get all leprechaunish when I am ignored.
Now we know.
I’ve got no way of being an enabler, but I will wish you well.
Miss Britt- Actually the widget is all kinds of screwed up, so it’s actually more than that. I’ll still stand outside and watch you smoke… but I suggest you bring some packs from home!
Karl- See Karl, your a true friend… or you just really wanna make out with Britt alone… not entirely sure…
B.E. Earl- It’s actually supposed to be dollars… but for whatever reason it’s not working right. I’m sure there were better ones somewhere… I was just too damn tired to look.
Finn- We have a reservation up here too… but with the price of gas… it really isn’t making that much of a difference. Shipping rates will be going up soon too.
Poppy- I 
you. No sighing… and I’m totally NOT blaming you for missing Britt, Karl, B.E. Earl, and Finn who landed inbetween 2 of your comments so when I was replying and scrolled up I thought I had replied already.
DutchBitch- I know you mean it!
Hello Haha Narf- I got some Maple Jerky from France… and it’s good for a break from the wood… just not as durable… and I can’t chew Big Red like I used to. I do the Fire from the 5 gum.
Annie- Yes, the prices do continue to go up. In fact I was talking to one of my bosses this afternoon about it, and he hadn’t realized about the increase being state-wide, and with everything else he’s also looking at it as something that needs to go.
Tug- Yep… this is my third time… although my second only lasted 4 days.
Mike- Well, the patches were $56.99, toothpicks were $1.29, and the gum was free… so I’m $60 in the whole at the end of today but will have saved $16. It should balance out by Friday… I hope.
Smiley/Dimplz- I would try to lead a healthier lifestyle… but how much healthier can I get than to quit inhaling bleached poison? The chocolate pudding is absolutely off the table of negotiation here. It stays no matter what.
Jules- I’ve been using the Fire from 5 gum… it isn’t bad… but I like the toothpicks more since they poke out of my mouth like a cigarette would. I really should have gotten candy ciggies.
Miss Britt- I do apologize because it is entirely my fault and I in no way meant to overlook you. You should also know I’m all about leprechauns… because they are traditionally magically delicious. 
Delmer- It’s better to be a disabler than an enabler. No one likes overachievers.
Poppy- Hehehehehehe…
“In each of us two natures are at war… the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, but one of them must conquer. In our own hands lies the power to choose. What we want most to be we are.” – Dr. Henry Jekyll
Sweetie, you can do it. You are a wiener! (It even says so on your blog!)
I quit almost 6 years ago after 20 years of smoking. (And I have no willpower at all!)
Cold turkey my friend - minus the turkey, and cake, and chips, and candy...well, ok, there was a lot of gum. A LOT of gum…
Good luck, hon. We’re rooting for you!
Oh yay!!! Go you!!! I saw my mom go through this after numerous attempts and she finally did it. I clearly remember the grumpiness most of all, lol.
After losing my uncle and (step)FIL to lung cancer, I can’t tell you how happy I am to read your post.
FANTABULOUS!!! 
I don’t know anything at all about quitting smoking, so I have nothing to offer besides well wishes.
And you’re totally entitled to be severely grumpy--I’m actually surprised that you’re only projecting grumpiness for the next week or so!
There was a politician ‘round these parts that suggested a while back that lattes should be taxed instead of cigarettes, so the tax dollars would come from the people with money to burn and not the working classes.
Anyway. Congrats on quitting!
Hey bro, congrats on quiting and good luck! Your a better man than I. I myself went another way and am currently considering the option of a pention loan to secure a stock pile of Marlboro Light Menthol - Buy two get one free promo packs I wonder if I could build a walk in humidor that could maintain a few hundred thousand cigarettes
"So here’s a review shove it under old/new, or call it Rock or Pop, of F*#K! Goddamn where did we go wrong? Now there’s a catagory for every song.” - Blue October
“Dont’ Panic!” - Duouglas Adams
Kris- I am SUCH a wiener!!! I feel ya about the gum… gum is my friend.
BlondeBlogger- The only thing I have on my side is that I’m usually a grumpy person… so maybe no one will notice that it is grumpy cubed!
Poppy- No sawwys!!!
Girl, Dislocated- Well I predict SEVERE grumpiness through next week… but I predict my normal grumpiness through life… and probably thereafter.
The oil in this frying pan is not peeling my skin off fast enough! What kind of hell is this? 
Iron Fist- Now THAT is someone who I would vote for in the Presidential race! 2012 maybe?
Tuneserf- I’d save the pention loan to fill up the tank in the car… gas prices are getting way out of hand now. Mmmmm… walk-in humidor for cigarettes… why did you think of this AFTER I quit?
“In each of us two natures are at war… the good and the evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, but one of them must conquer. In our own hands lies the power to choose. What we want most to be we are.” – Dr. Henry Jekyll
Got here by way of Poppy’s blog. I wish you all the good luck and all the strength in the world. All the good health, while I’m at it.
I quit a little over 5 years ago using Zyban. It really helped me. Also, to get rid of the need to do something that involved my smoking motions, I blew bubbles. My cat really liked that part! When I started getting antsy and wanting to reach for a cigarette, I’d stand up, stretch, and blow bubbles until I was lightheaded and didn’t feel like smoking anymore.
Some people say their craving never goes away, but for me it has, 100%. I still have dreams where I smoke, though, which make me feel guilty as hell. It’s very weird because I know for a fact I have NOT smoked a SINGLE cigarette, not even a puff, since March of 2003; however, these dreams about smoking are so real that most of the time I feel only the same amount of pride I’d have if I’d mostly quit but occasionally cheated. I actually have to remind myself that it’s been over 5 whole years without cheating.
Again, good luck. And try blowing bubbles.
Adding to the official Dawg Wishlist: bubbles
K, that’s an awesome story!
I’m pretty sure the black-market smoke scene will be awesome, though.
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