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About Mike in @lanta

Mike in @lanta
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Love barbecue, golf, fishing, country & bluegrass music.

I gave up the smokes October 1st 2004 after 35 years of poisoning myself with about 30 cigarettes a day. I always thought I couldn't do it, that I didn't have the strength of others. I finally got to a point where I wanted to quit more than I wanted to die. With the help of some good friends I have been able to stay smoke free since. Some of those friends are on this forum & have really good advice.
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia

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How can I get my spouse involved?

Added a reply Sep 30

Being addicts we're selfish by nature Dave. We have to do it for us. Read More »

How can I get my spouse involved?

Added a post Sep 30

Just show her Dave. You can't blame her for being skeptical. You know that she wants you to quit. Stick with us here & work a plan & you'll show her. Spend a lot of time reading & posti... Read More »

Quitting

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You'd better be on here a lot young lady! I know you can do this Kayla because I'm doing it so there ya go. Stick around close this time & give us a holler when you feel you're getting in troub... Read More »

Tomorrow I quit, Freaking out...

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Lighten up Todd. Take a deep breath & forgive yourself. No sense in being mad about what was. Just jump on this new quit & really know that you'll never have to smoke again. Three years, e... Read More »

4 Months Today

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A huge congratulations Robin! You've made the right choices & things are getting better every day I'll bet. Keep up the good work. Read More »

 

My New Grandson

Grandson Brenson & me


Dapper Brenson...Does he have my chin or what?


Sleepy Brenson


One of the funniest people I've ever seen.

The greatest country song ever written.

"Ol" Hank

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I AM A NICOTINE ADDICT!

I am a nicotine addict!

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Posted by Mike in @lanta on October 1st, 2008 at 4:32am — 17 Comments (Add)
 

Heros

It's hard to find a real hero these days. People are worshipping pro athletes that are little more than thugs, Movie stars worshipped till they think they are a god. More bad examples are looked up to than good ones can be found. But we have one in our midst.

I'm 2 years older than Michael Patterson. What makes me so special that I sit here fairly healthy & broken all the rules for most of my life & can do pretty much what I want while he suffers his torment. Not knowing what t…

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Posted by Mike in @lanta on September 5th, 2008 at 1:37pm — 17 Comments (Add)
 

Forgiveness

As I was making the real decision to quit back in 2004, one of my reasons was anger. No not road rage or the anger from being wronged, but a self inflicted anger. I was so angry at myself for smoking for so long. I was angry at myself for allowing my selfish pleasure to take the place of my loved ones. I was angry at myself for letting cigarettes have so much control over my life. I was angry at myself for wasting so much money on smoking. I was angry at myself for putting this off for such a…

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Posted by Mike in @lanta on July 6th, 2008 at 10:50am — 8 Comments (Add)
 

Fears

I was scared to death. I had been smoking way too long to live through withdrawals.

What is it about quitting that just scares the hell

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Posted by Mike in @lanta on July 1st, 2008 at 6:26am — 5 Comments (Add)
 

My Story

September 30th 2004. I was wheezin & gaspin & rattlin in my chest. I could hardly mow the lawn & I couldn't keep up with my 5 year old. We had applied for another adopted girl from China & just recieved notification along with photos & health history of a beautiful litle girl named Yu Tao. All I could think about at the time was a 15 hour flight to get her. I remembered 5 years before & what a hard time I had on the trip to get Lulu. I did not want to face that again.…

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Posted by Mike in @lanta on July 1st, 2008 at 6:18am — 4 Comments (Add)
 

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At 12:08pm on October 10th, 2008, Christine89 said…
Thanks for the kind comments. I'm done smoking. I've learned a LOT and I don't want this curse ever again, Yeah!
At 10:59am on October 10th, 2008, Carlie said…
Mike, Mike, Bo Mike; Bo nana nana fo Mike, fi fy fo Mike - - it's Mike...
I think that's close...close enough, anyway !!! LOL

How ya doin' over there in Hot-lanta?? I really apologize (again) for the typo - and saying you have 1 year...instead of 4 years.....I'll get over it tho !!

Hey - did ya see...I hit my 100 days the other day...102 today!! This quit smoking thing is just great...phenomenal !!
Hope all is okay with you.....
OH - What is the "Food Avatar" of the weekend here ???? Maybe should get my glasses on...looks like mussels and something else.....??????
At 10:56am on October 10th, 2008, Wanda said…
I'm gonna have to call you Mr. Yum Yum. You have a beautiful weekend as well!!!
At 4:33am on October 7th, 2008, Wanda said…
Good morning Mike, I love to decorate, I'm washing my laundry, and I figure I keep my self busy decorating the page. Hope your morning was good...
At 5:32pm on October 6th, 2008, Linda Mc said…
Good idea Mike, I'm going to check out some of my friends and see it they are even around anymore and if so drop them a hello. Good Idea!!
At 4:43pm on October 6th, 2008, John Pugh said…
You must know the truth Mike!
1. I am not rooting for the Vols against Georgia, I hope the dogs come back like the Vols did last year!
2. Thanks for the running the table comment...we both hat Alabama, Auburn, and Florida historically, and for good reason.
3. If we are lucky, maybe Vandy will beat Florida also, but not Georgia!
4. And Finally, it was so weird when the OILERS moved up here from Texas. I was a Denver, and KC fan before they came here, and I went out to practice, and watched a couple of their games at Vandy's field, and I was hooked!
5. A good Pro team will usually win the Super Bowl because they do the basics well... and that is what the SEC is all about.
6. That is what you and I love about football, and
boy this is the best time of the year.
7. Titans, Vols, Braves Vandy..in that order
At 4:17pm on October 6th, 2008, Debbie said…
LOL...nope it was "U"
At 3:38pm on October 6th, 2008, John Pugh said…
Mike

Hershal Walker Changed everything forever at TN

We may never had one another National Championship if he did not walk onto our field as a freshman and tear our butts up!
That is what I have been talking about
My fear is we haven't bottomed out yet.
At 1:56pm on October 6th, 2008, Debbie said…

Mr. Mike!
How's my handsome friend?
At 1:25pm on October 6th, 2008, Wanda said…
Jesus Mike, what are you doing to me with that wonderful food????
 
 

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