'Er indoors wanted to be a few jumps ahead of the UK smoking ban & planned to pack up after her birthday at beginning of May this year.

I April or so I bought a fiddle on special offer for about £30.00, intending to learn it.

Couldn't do, so laid aside.

Mrs H had a few tries too & said she'd always wanted to learn it.

When she gave up the fags following her birthday, she took up the fiddle very seriously, also using the activity as a diversion to keep her mind off 'the noxious weed'.

Well she's not had a 'gasper' for 4 months now & has learned to play several recognisable tunes, even plucking up enough courage to come out to pub sessions with me & lead some tunes.


Similat to what LtS suggested above, having something to keep your hands [& mind] occupied is one of the key problems which can be addressed in this way.

Good luck Chip2447, & keep us posted!