[King Prout]

well, as to being a "non-smoker" and adopting all that that label entails, I'll draw the line at being a sactimonious prick to smokers ;)

[DixieCapricorn]

I smoked pack/day for 40 yrs. Quit Mar. '98. The patches got me through altho I still miss cigarettes. In Sept. husband was diagnosed with oat cell cancer (from smoking) altho he too quit Mar. '98. Undergoing chemo & radiation now. Just hang in there. You can do this.

[Gabz]

I'll draw the line at being a sactimonious prick to smokers ;)

Bless you.

Your friend will be in my prayers.

And I wish you luck with stopping your smoking habit.And my suggestion is that you look at it that way, breaking an old habit in order to keep your word to your friend. Looking at the task as just an annoying habit is a mind game. By slightly altering your routine it will be a bit easier. if you liked a cigarette with your morning coffee, have a glass of milk or a cup of tea. if you smoked when you had a beer, drink a glass of wine instead. Think about the "triggers" and alter them.

Again, all the luck to you.

[Grit]

well, as to being a "non-smoker" and adopting all that that label entails, I'll draw the line at being a sactimonious prick to smokers ;)

You will be an EX-smoker not a NON-smoker. No sanctimony required. :)

Good luck to you, sir. I'm sure that you will do it. Besides, quitting is easy - I've done it 100 times. ;)