Rick,

I hate to tell you all the things that DIDN'T make me quit. And all the times I THOUGHT I'd quit.

But, as you say, there comes one day that the decision is made, and you just have to help it along by not smoking ;)

Last month I (and my husband) celebrated 7 years without smoking, after 15 years of. We have made huge changes in our life and health, and we're both probably in much better shape now that when we were in our "prime".

There are still times when it can be tough (well, just one tonight wouldn't hurt) but then I remember how little in control of that slippery slope I am. And how nice kissing is when neither one smokes!

Now that you're out, use this thread for help if the urge hits you! Get some phone numbers (mine included) if you want to call for someone to say "Don't DO IT"

And congratulations.

Dani