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Knives & Nicotine, what form do you choose!!
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I smoked cigarettes for 35 years. Started on Marlboro reds in middle school, behind. The bleachers, with my friends at HS football games. Both my parents smoked at the time, so neither noticed when I came home smelling like it.
Sometime shortly after, I also discovered pot (and even harder substances). Smoked it all through high school, college, and into my mid 20’s. After a while, I just stopped enjoying it, as it made me lazy and tired. Plus my wife didn’t smoke it, and I wasn’t hanging with the same old HS friends I used to.
But quitting smoking? Damn, I must have done it 4 or 5 times over the last 11 years. That’s how old my daughter is. I quit when I found out we were pregnant. Then a few months later, work stress started me back up. Tried a few more times over the years - Chantix, nicotine gum, the patch, even cold turkey - eventually I’d start back up after a few months. Then COVID hit, and bam, I was furloughed from work. Wouldn’t you know it, I stay away from the office, and I was able to break the habit (the last 11 years, I only smoked at work, as not to get it anywhere near my daughter). Haven’t had a smoke since the end of March, which is almost 7 months, and the longest I’ve ever gone since I started 35 years ago... and I don’t plan on going back to it!
But....
I have always enjoyed a nice cigar or two on occasion. Not too often, maybe once every month or two, sitting around a campfire, or catching up with old friends. And they pair quite well with a nice bourbon and a fixed blade.
Sometime shortly after, I also discovered pot (and even harder substances). Smoked it all through high school, college, and into my mid 20’s. After a while, I just stopped enjoying it, as it made me lazy and tired. Plus my wife didn’t smoke it, and I wasn’t hanging with the same old HS friends I used to.
But quitting smoking? Damn, I must have done it 4 or 5 times over the last 11 years. That’s how old my daughter is. I quit when I found out we were pregnant. Then a few months later, work stress started me back up. Tried a few more times over the years - Chantix, nicotine gum, the patch, even cold turkey - eventually I’d start back up after a few months. Then COVID hit, and bam, I was furloughed from work. Wouldn’t you know it, I stay away from the office, and I was able to break the habit (the last 11 years, I only smoked at work, as not to get it anywhere near my daughter). Haven’t had a smoke since the end of March, which is almost 7 months, and the longest I’ve ever gone since I started 35 years ago... and I don’t plan on going back to it!
But....
I have always enjoyed a nice cigar or two on occasion. Not too often, maybe once every month or two, sitting around a campfire, or catching up with old friends. And they pair quite well with a nice bourbon and a fixed blade.
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I smoked 2 packs or more of Marlboros a day and to the filters for over 25 years of my life. I finally quit a few years ago cause I had to. hardest thing I've ever done. I still crave them daily years later. I still smoke my cigars but only puff on them. I was too weak to let those go too. I'm nothing but a junkie, but on nicotine. no better than a heroin junkie. I suggest to anyone who smokes to quit before its too late. its taken a huge toll on my family and me, and its my own fault. I have no one to blame but myself. I was too stupid to listen to the old timers when i was kid. didnt think anything bad would ever happen to me, I was wrong. you'll be wrong too.......
Honestly the way this country.is headed, if the former veep gets elected I don't wanna live to see.what happens! Sure gonna take some with me though!!
I BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANCES, THREE STRIKES, THE DEATH PENALTY AND THE CONSTITUTION!!!
THE SECOND AMENDMENT, THERE TO BACK UP THE FIRST AND PROTECT THE REST!!!!!!!
JAMES
I BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANCES, THREE STRIKES, THE DEATH PENALTY AND THE CONSTITUTION!!!
THE SECOND AMENDMENT, THERE TO BACK UP THE FIRST AND PROTECT THE REST!!!!!!!
JAMES
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Smoked for 15 years, quit due to my new employer not allowing it. Medical insurance covered by my company is hella cheap because of that policy. Used Wellbutrin, took four days to quit. Also clean and sober from the sauce 365 days as of yesterday.
I used the other plant once or twice a year for ptsd, however.
I used the other plant once or twice a year for ptsd, however.
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Finding a good chew anywhere in NYC or NYS for that matter is A chore, especially at 13-15 bucks for 3 oz package. Finally found something that put a smile on my face and a he best part is its a friggin pound of chew for $30.00! Yup 16 oz!!!! I'm A spittin fool now!!!
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Good for you! Hard thing to do!! I smoke as well. I'm A slave to nicotine! Camel non filter, 41 out of all my 50 years on this earth! Started chewing even younger. What you gonna do though! I don't drink any more, not since 1\12\94, so I need a vice! Knives are great but not much beats a cigarette and a good cup of coffee!! Well maybe a cigar and coffee!!!I quit smoking, so just a knife.
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I enjoy a nice Virginia flake now and then, right now in a very rugged looking Trypis rusticated billiard.
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Very nice DuPont!! & Lagiole pipe knife too!!
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Thank you.
