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Slavac Send message Joined: 27 Apr 11 Posts: 1932 Credit: 17,952,639 RAC: 0 |
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David S Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 18352 Credit: 27,761,924 RAC: 12 |
I can only afford to pledge $10 right now, but I may be able to increase that in a couple of weeks. It's certainly a worthy cause (not to say that Seti isn't one already). I am seriously overweight, and I am *VERY* glad I never started smoking because I would have two major strikes against me. I'm also a very light drinker (weeks in between). A few years ago, I lost 50 pounds during the summer and held it until the next spring, but then my stress increased and I started telling myself I deserved that Italian beef/sausage combo with cheese fries and onion rings (while driving 40 miles at night, no less). Now I'm trying again. I may have lost 9 pounds in a month. Anyway, I wish you luck, for the kitties' sake as well as yours. David Sitting on my butt while others boldly go, Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri. |
Steve (Andoh) Anderson Send message Joined: 20 Nov 00 Posts: 13 Credit: 87,650,099 RAC: 0 |
Put me in for $25.00. Good luck Mark! Steve |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Time is drawing near.... If I added correctly, I have $500.00 in pledges, of which $50.00 has already been paid. Keep 'em coming....... I don't intend to lose this one. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Stephen Send message Joined: 1 Sep 06 Posts: 103 Credit: 11,155,194 RAC: 0 |
Count me in for $25. |
juan BFP Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 9786 Credit: 572,710,851 RAC: 3,799 |
Put me in with US$ 50.00 - Hope you stop. |
mikeej42 Send message Joined: 26 Oct 00 Posts: 109 Credit: 791,875,385 RAC: 9 |
Put me in for $100. I guess I will need to add you to our prayer list since we already added Lori. This is a bet I really hope to pay out on; SETI and you will both benefit. Good Luck quitting. |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Up to $690.00...and just a few days more 'till my last ciggy butt. Truth be told, I am both dreading this and looking forward to it. I believe that after all these years, I finally have my mind made up. And I know it's not going to be a walk in the park, but I also know that if I can make it through just one or two weak moments and 'just say no' it shall be a done deal. Thanks for the monetary Seti support and the words of support as well. Keep 'em both coming, please! Meow. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Wembley Send message Joined: 16 Sep 09 Posts: 429 Credit: 1,844,293 RAC: 0 |
I've got a couple friends that supposedly quit, but when they drink they smoke, so alcohol may be your enemy. Also, I recommend stocking up on sugarless gum. Keep your mouth busy and you might have less inclination to light up :p |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I've got a couple friends that supposedly quit, but when they drink they smoke, so alcohol may be your enemy. Whiskey had always been my downfall........... I will not let it claim this victory........ "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
juan BFP Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 9786 Credit: 572,710,851 RAC: 3,799 |
Stop smoking is OK, stop drinking NEVER... |
Len Send message Joined: 15 Mar 10 Posts: 52 Credit: 11,725,173 RAC: 86 |
Mark, I don't know anyone who actually quit by 'giving up for a month'. So I will donate £25, or 'as near as dammit is to swearing' in dollars, to Seti@home, but only when you actually give up smoking completely as I did back in the '70s. One month's 'smoking adjournment' is simply not giving up. Everyone I know who successfully gave up smoking was able to say "I don't smoke any more", not "I am giving up for a month". If you are still a non-smoker once you get to the end of February, a full 29 day month after you have achieved your own goal. Then You will stand a good chance of having quit for good. That way, not only Seti@Home wins, but so do you. I think I am. Therefore I am. I think. |
IFRS Send message Joined: 21 May 99 Posts: 1736 Credit: 259,180,282 RAC: 0 |
Put me in for $100,00 Mark, for astropulse fundraiser. I do hope I loose, so I can enjoy it twice, for your purposes and for the server. |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Put me in for $100,00 Mark, for astropulse fundraiser. I do hope I loose, so I can enjoy it twice, for your purposes and for the server. Hawkeye........may I call you that? Amazing........all of you. It's gonna be a sweet victory on my end. Nothing but win win win win.............. Kitty victory!!!!!!! I know, I laugh now, with a stick in my face./ My time to celebrate will come soon enough, I hope. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
tullio Send message Joined: 9 Apr 04 Posts: 8797 Credit: 2,930,782 RAC: 1 |
My brother Sergio, a merchant marine captain, smoked up to 40 cigarettes a day. When skiing on the Gran Risa slope, where a Giant Slalom event is run every year, he broke his leg. The doctors advised him: if you don't stop smoking your bones will never join. So he stopped smoking and is now, retired, in Genoa, aged 77 and soon 78, in good health. But his wife still smokes, like many women do in Italy. Tullio |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
My brother Sergio, a merchant marine captain, smoked up to 40 cigarettes a day. When skiing on the Gran Risa slope, where a Giant Slalom event is run every year, he broke his leg. The doctors advised him: if you don't stop smoking your bones will never join. So he stopped smoking and is now, retired, in Genoa, aged 77 and soon 78, in good health. But his wife still smokes, like many women do in Italy. What else do the ladies do in Italy? I shall never go there, so you can tell me. LOL. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
IFRS Send message Joined: 21 May 99 Posts: 1736 Credit: 259,180,282 RAC: 0 |
Put me in for $100,00 Mark, for astropulse fundraiser. I do hope I loose, so I can enjoy it twice, for your purposes and for the server. Yes you can :D My mother smoke for 38 years and quit 10 years ago, and she is very well on these days. I´m pretty sure you have all the motivation you need around you, but here is some more. |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Put me in for $100,00 Mark, for astropulse fundraiser. I do hope I loose, so I can enjoy it twice, for your purposes and for the server. Well taken.......and needed. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Blurf Send message Joined: 2 Sep 06 Posts: 8962 Credit: 12,678,685 RAC: 0 |
I disagree Chris. The step-down method doesn't work for EVERYONE. I stopped 10 years ago cold-turkey-never smoked again. When Sattler has been completely smoke free for 6 months straight, I will give as part of this fundraiser. |
Slavac Send message Joined: 27 Apr 11 Posts: 1932 Credit: 17,952,639 RAC: 0 |
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