Legend,
You may know that I had the same fears...boating and fishing and NOT smoking! The first trip was a little hard...having a new boat helped some...didn't want any burn holes in this one. But the same issues and triggers...boredom when the fish aren't biting, celebration for catching the big one (I wish), the leisurely ride back to the dock with a cold beverage... all of the triggers were there.
One trigger at a time, my friend, one at a time. I constantly found myself saying "this is when I would have had a cigarette". I had a few little candies with me, and when they were gone, I just had to deal with and dismiss the thought. It wasn't so bad, really. Around our little campfire at night was more difficult...so I just went to bed and "slept it off" so to speak.
The second trip was much better! No candies needed!
I now have a greater understanding of why it takes one full year...all four seasons...to feel really quit. Each one has its own triggers.
You will learn to enjoy your pastime even more! I refuse to let a former addiction rob me of what Sweetheart and I truly enjoy. Have a great time on the water, sans smokes. Take pictures, smell new things, and see it all drug-free for the first time. Nature is more amazing than you know!
Let me know how it goes!
Nance
[color=Red]btw Today is DAY 100 FOR YOU!!! I am so proud of your accomplishment... give your self a special reward, and here's a (((((hug))))) from me![/color]
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]2/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 110
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,300
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $533.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56