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El Supremo

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7. My last cig was three years ago and I want another one too.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 10:47 PM

Jul 30

I smoked for 53 years. Notice that I didn't say "I quit smoking". I could start again any time. I just know that this mental desire (not physical anymore) always passes quickly.

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I WANT A CIGARETTE!!!!! I did quit on May 5th 2005....20 damn years ago. [View all] a kennedy Jul 30 OP

I quit them 37 years ago and glad I did. Luckily, I don't miss them and can't stand the smell of them. Good luck! surfered Jul 30 #1

Nicely done, a kennedy.. Permanut Jul 30 #2

It'll drain your bank account Alice Kramden Jul 30 #3

I quit in June/July 2008. So 17 years. Best thing ever. applegrove Jul 30 #4

5/05/05. House of Roberts Jul 30 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author House of Roberts Jul 30 #6

My last cig was three years ago and I want another one too. El Supremo Jul 30 #7

It won't be the same hookaleft Jul 30 #8

I quit Foty years ago and every now and then, I'd like to light up. chouchou Jul 30 #9

It actually could kill you Oeditpus Rex Jul 30 #10

I quit almost 20 years ago, and every Luciferous Jul 31 #11

I'll have 15 years in December Skittles Jul 31 #12

Get some nicotine patches womanofthehills Jul 31 #13

Spearmint gum works for me. Emile Jul 31 #14

I quit during the Carter Administration...nt Wounded Bear Jul 31 #15

It will cause you to starve to death jmowreader Jul 31 #16

Yep. Every now and then. Iggo Aug 1 #17