Helllooooo Faithfreedom! Yes, I am a closet quitter. My goal was to reward the first person that noticed I wasn't smoking by cooking them the meal of there choice. I thought I would make a game of it , you know me a laugh a friggn minute. It is blowing up in my preverbial smokeless face!!! I had to tell my Mom a little last night because I didn't want her to tell hubby. And no hubby does not smoke! Not even people at work have noticed that I have not gone outside all week to grab a smoke!!!!! "Like, whatever" In hubby's defense, if I were to lose 10 lbs he doesn't notice/care if gain 15lbs he doesn't notice/care! So I guess you can't have it both ways. I think he will notice this weekend when we are together more than a few hours in the evening. If not I am going clobber him! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 132 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24.72 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28

We are just way too funny.... I love us! Capn... you better be busy at work! Or taking a flippin walk...new rule we each have to check in each morning!!!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 128 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24.72 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

I have news that I don't think everyone is going to like...especially the ol'timers. I am not going to make it through Hell week or Heck week. What??? Ya psyche!!!! I have just decided I am going to skip them and go right into the next phase. Does that have a name? If not we need to create one. I learned last night that I do not want to smoke! I had a big test last night as my Mom came over for dinner and our usual after dinner smoke came right at me. My Mom said, "You ready to go brave the cold?" I looked at her and giggled and said, "nah, you go ahead." "Why don't you go into the garage where its not so cold." She is old, you know! I cuddled up on the couch and was JUST FINE!!! Now my real problem is my unobserving husband!!!! I guess maybe he will notice this weekend...maybe. Dumb head. Hope everyone on this is doing well because yours truly is MARVILOUS!!! I was feeling deprived...ok I am the dumb head!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 126 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24.72 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

Where are our shipmates, Phil? I need to hear some chatter out there on the deck! Capn/Pat...are you all sleeping in this morning? Come on check in! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 127 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24.72 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

I think we need to start charging admission to this post to pay for all of our rewards....look how many people have peeked in to see what a "ship of fools" really looks like!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 178 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $32.96 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

Good evening to all! Ok let's start the party! Freemom...you so are in charge of the music! I noticed that faith sort through that on you a lil fast eh? *she kept playing the same darn song!!!* She is much better at the wine~chocolate service! Cuddles: sure could of used a nice eclair this morning...can you whip up some more dounuts? Or maybe some cream puffs? I will need them after we go scuba diving...we did promise the fabulous espanol speaking gonnadoit that we would and we are a few days late getting out of Key West! Lady: We may be the joksters but we sure could use some of your wonderful words of great wise one's wisdom! Or a good joke would work too! Thanks for checking on us. Bullseye: Ahhh speaking of checking on...how ya doin? You haven't checked in today?!?!? Are you being a ship slacker? You will have to swab the deck if you aren't careful! I see you over there hangn out in the hammock! And Sunshine!!!! Just what we have been needing for our ship! With you on board we will surely have clear sailing! Thanks for the star! Ok gang, the jig is up. It sort of slipped out...My darling oblivious hubby says today, something like "didn't you see the water in the pool (apparently storm turned our beautiful pool green)?" I said, "No". "Didn't you go out back this morning (my usual smoke spot)?" "Nope"... "really?" "Nope"....and I haven't for a week!" Wow! No flippin dinner for him he wouldn't even notice what I cooked! Nah just kiddin...big pot of chili for the Superbowl!!! Pat...Thank you so much for your positive attitude and your great posts! If I need a little boost I just go to this post and read away. I love how positive we stay and it puts me in a great frame of mind. Now Capn...taking the day off work is one thing but come on, who is stearing the flippin ship? You didn't put Phil in charge did ya? That might just put me over the edge!!! (just kiddin, Uncle Phil!!!) Hope you are enjoying your weekend. You must pop in to tell us what is on your menu this weekend! Your menus are certainly an inspiration! I am about to go night night and not in the closet! Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and say prayers for the many families that were in that 20 miles of hell. I am so thankfull to God that he helped us through the night.

Woo Hoo are we gonna party today or what??? Congrats to you Phil! Job well done! In your honor all my winnings from the casino today are yours! Hey if Charles Barkley can win $700K in a weekend in Vegas just think of what I can do for you! Jc- Ritas & chocolate are just fine! But on another thought how about ritas and a nice cool slice of key lime pie while you are swaying on the deck to the lovely sounds of the day??? Faith-thanks for the new menu for me...I really need it! I am challenging each and everyone of you to do 25 tummy crunches with me at some point today! Can you do it? I am... I am going to refuse to gain too much weight! Have a great day all...Capn, I will be busy most of the day....won't be able to check in until tomorrow...to count my winnings (err I mean Phil's winnings. Requesting permission to leave the ship, Sir? Congrats to you again, Phil. Walk tall and stick your non-heaving chest out all day... tell your wifey to give you an extra smooch today! You deserve it! Ta-ta [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 246 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49.44 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

I so think it is appropriate that the Capn posted our 100th comment as we make our way to Paradise and all the ups and downs it has to offer! However, Speedo??? eeewwwwwww! Pat, wake up....we need a check in and laugh! If you stay out in the sun too much longer you will be in the infermary tonight! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 248 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49.44 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

Hey Mates....we may be having a special feature here today...a lesson for all of us to learn... You be brave my fellow quitter/learner/struggler/juggler/buggler/chuggler/ (ok, that was too much fun.) One of our mates needs some support and love from her team. She is fully aware that she has to walk the plank but I assured her there would be no pushing from our ship! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 249 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49.44 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

Ok mates, first things first... come over to the spa freemom. You need a nice relaxing evening at the spa that we have on board our ship. How about a lil mani/pedi to start off with? Then off to the massage room....aahhhh now doesn't that just feel great. Take a very slow deep breath through your nose and blow it out like you are blowing up a balloon. Maybe you were just feeling a little panicky...I get that way too sometimes and just have to STOP thinking! Stay real close and we will set the alarm so your kids don't suffer trauma and need the ship's shrink! Welcome aboard Jaybird'slady (ok that is a long enough name...got a nickname?). You wouldn't happen to have a degree in Child Psychology would ya? And now that you mentioned chocolate I have to have a private chat with faithfreedom.. ***girlfriend you me, we gotta talk. Can we please get something other than wine and chocolate onboard? I went to put on my jeans yesterday and had to suck in!!!! I refuse to get on the scale but I really need to break out the healthy snacks for awhile. Can you hook a sista up? Thank you for taking care of me!**** Here is a song for Pat..."Lady....your'e my knight in shining armour and I LOVE YOU!!!! Woo hoo! How was your first day in heck week? Support getting any better? Don't you wish it was polite to stick out your tongue? Capn! Boy we were starting to think we were on the "Good Ship Lollipop" and then out comes Capn Hook! That'll be the last time we get caught sunning and watching soaps! I am so glad to be a mate on this awesome ship and I am glad that today brought us a new shipmate! We rock! Oh dear, don't rock the ship! What time do we arrive at Paradise Island? I am ready for a day at the casino and gambling is legal in the Bahamas! Sunshine... lets tick everyone else off that wants to get some sun tomorrow...go gambling with me??? And a big thank you to Danielle for always keeping us motivated! Also looking for a shoutout from Bullseye...where are ya babe? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 237 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.32 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33