Good morning everyone.
And what a beautiful sunny one it is today! 
Hope you all manage to get out and about on your days off and get some of that lovely fresh air into your lungs - help to push out all the nasties that have built up over the years.
Have a good smoke free day.
Good morning andi. Bit rainy up here this morning. Never mind probably go for a ride out. Even if its supermarket exercises. 
Have a lovely day yourself andi and everyone else. xxxxx
Hi Jilly, well after a naff day of doing nothing yesterday I was out the door by 7 this morning and did my run. Really pleased with myself as I managed 30 minutes without stopping for the first time. Let's hope I can build on this as I think it's the key to my losing weight. 
Good morning Andi and Jilly.
It;s a lovely sunny day here, not to warm though, i might give my walk a miss and stay in the warm
That's great that you managed a 30 min run Andi you'll soon be back to where you were
Hope the rain clears for you Jilly, it will make your supermarket exercise more pleasant
Have a great day everyone, whatever your up to
This will make you laugh, a joke I heard. you may know it. ( Hope it dosent offend anyone)
Man in bed in hospital. He shouts out "nurse"
Nurse:- yes Mr brown whats the matter?
MrB. ; Are my testicles black?
Nurse; lifts up the sheets has a look and says NO they are fine.
Mr B Notices the Matron. "Matron " he shouts.
Matron; yes Mr Brown.
Mr B. ; Matron are my testicles black?
Matron ; Pulls up the bedclothes has a look and says No they are fine.
MrB. getting very anxious by now , shouts to the doctor. Are my testicles black?
Doctor takes a look at him shakes his head and says Mr Brown please put your teeth in and talk clearly and slowly.
Mr B. Puts his teeth in. and asks :- Are my test results back?
Good morning everyone!
I thought I'd come out of lurk mode to hold my head up proudly and say today I have been a non smoker for 1 year.
I am very proud of myself, I honestly didn't think I could manage it and now I know there's no way in hell I will ever smoke again. I am so glad I stuck to it even though there are times when I was in hysterics because I wanted to smoke so badly. 40 a day to nothing.
I know I don't need help anymore because it's not something that I desire or need anymore. I've swapped it for fitness, working out daily and feeling healthy
Keep at it, keep saying no no no and be proud of yourselves every single day. We've earned that right!!
With love, Lenne. xxx
Lenne you must be so proud of yourself. tomorrow will be the start of your 2nd year of not smoking.
Woo Hoo that's excellent and so inspirational. Well done
Sue xx
Morning all. It's. Bit cloudy here and not too warm, but the odd patch of blue is promising
That' great getting out bright and early for the run andi, 30 mins nonstop is amazing, my knees won't hold out for running, but I have decided to fight my way to the back of the shed and get my old bike out, see what's what, and if it is still OK. Yes indeed, I fancy whistling down the lanes on that with my improved puff and nuch easier breathing :). If it helps woith weight, even better
Hope the rain fizzles out and the sun breaks through jillygirl, have a good ride out
Keep warm, Sue, cold here too and just thinking I'll need a scarf fro the bikeride - and nearly .ay! Wheyhey!! Sunshine thriugh the window!! Best get out quick!
Just time for a quick coffee first, if anyone wants to join me?
Have a good smokeless day all, enjoy the weekend x
Hope the weather stays fine for you betts. enjoy your bike ride.
Lenne, Congratulations! That is so encouraging, you did it, maybe I can too. And it's good to hear how much easier it gets.
Are you planning a celebration? You certainly deserve one, uncork the bottle!!
Morning good folks. Cor... Another one with a year of not smoking - I like reading that. So well done - that's real commitment. Having a break from Builder's and early starts today - heaven! Happy weekend to us all. x
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Happy weekend to gillyflower. enjoy being builder free.
Hi everyone,
Congratulations Lenne on reaching a year, way to go
I'm away to my daughters now, she's not got long to go now, 2 weeks and my grandson will be born I hope you all have a great day, see ya when i get back
Thinking of you, John. I hope you can feel some small comfort from the friends you have here, virtual we are, but sending a shoulder and warm wishes.
The walk is a good thing, I hope the day will get easier for you x
Hi John, its only natural to feel like you do. There must have been a lot of love between you and Linda. So that means there still is love between you both. Linda may not be with you physically, but I am sure is with you in spirit. Have a good cry, Get out some photos and remember the good times you have shared together.
Well done on not thinking of smoking. Linda must be so proud of you. xxx
Hi and Bye Sue, love to your daughter. enjoy.
Hi John....when you love someone that will forever live in your heart and have therefore not left you. This was what I was told when my dear Mother died. It's been 21 years but I know she is still with me especially in my heart.
Sue xx
Hi All
Weather is bad here and just had a hail storm 
Sue xx
Hi bunny Sue
Got back from my cycle ride in a storm of hailstones! And now the sun's out again :).
So changeable! So hopefully the sun is out for you again now
Got a bit of a craving when back from the bike ride, think it's because I always used to rewrd myself witha cig, so had a slice of toast, couple of plums, but still needed the inhalator to get rid of it completely. I guess that's OK. Just pleased always not to give in.
So here's to the rest of a good smoke-free weekend
X
The weather improved for a little while and then......we gave Barney his first bath. Oh what fun. He was sooooo very good. I think he's used to it. He does look funny wet actually so do I and the other half!!!
Sad that I missed the party last night ...I would have been happy to have been Wilma.
Sue xx
Would love to have seen that bathtime!
And I missed the party too :(. We'll have to throw another one sometime, say, celebrate our 6 weeks :). Will have to check when that is, but don't want to scare myself by looking at the calendar just yet Still taking a day at a time, that'll do
X
Heyhey! Thanks for the lovely comments, I really appreciate I celebrated with my family- we went bowling it was good fun. There's something to be said for enjoying hours in the bowling alley, or cinema, or a restaurant and not having to worry about going outside for a smoke. It's something to smile about. I truly believe YOU CAN ALL DO THIS! I believe in you, believe in yourselves because you know you deserve to be free from the chains of this expensive (and stinky) addiction xxx
John, it's a hard road to walk without Linda. I know this - my life's love 11+ gone. Everyone told me "it will get easier", not really true I've found. It's just different. And the "missing" never stops. But, like it or not. we manage to find a life worth living. It's very precious. I think people are just on loan to us for a while. That's why its so important to treasure them. Take heart - you have good people here, to help you through. And Yes, Your Linda would be very proud of your not smoking. Stay safe and well. Gill, x
Hi everybody I hope your all having a good day
Here in Derbyshire, I dont think the weather knows what to do cos 1 minute its lovely and
sunny and warm the next minute its cold and windy, then the next minute its flippin raining
Its lovely to see you again Lenne take care now
Pete xxxx
Hi Pete, after a beautiful early morning, the same thing's going on down here. I just looked out of the window and realised the clouds were going the wrong way - I think you're sending it down here.
Its about time you got em, cos a sent em an hour ago 
Hey have you picked your ermmmmm Lady bike up yet ??????????
It's like this one but has got normal handle bars. No, I haven't picked it up yet - will have to go on Monday - hope they're open then.
Hey you two, talk about weather had flippin hailstone this afternoon.
Hi ya Jillygirl, yep we had em too, about dins time, flippin cat came running in
Going to sign off now. get my bath. then settle down and watch tv. So nite nite sweet dreams Andi and Pete and anyone else on site. Loves ya all. xxx
Nite nite Jillygirl, you enjoooooy your bath gal, have a nice soak in bubble bath You take it easy now eh I will try to get on earlier tomorrow, so that we can have a gooooooood chat
Sleep well Jillygirl and luvs ya loads gal, erm, I may just pm you for your talented, sophisticated wisdom that you have
Nite nite Jilly, sweet dreams.
No, that's the sort you have to have when you need a hip replacement and I think my hips are okay for a bit longer yet. 
I'm getting tired now so am signing off.
Nite nite Pete and everyone, sleep well and see you tomorrow. xxxxxxxxxx
