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Offline clark123456

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2017 in review
« on: December 27, 2017, 07:36:40 AM »
My year has been a pretty even mix of good and bad.  Usually it's more positive than negative:

Good:
- managed to keep my job
- no major or minor health issues
- stopped smoking (again)

Bad:
- dealt with a lot of health issues with my mom (she's old, a former smoker, and stern/determined)
- missed a few rides (see the one above)
- worked way too much
- gained even more weight


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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2017, 09:09:47 AM »
My year has been a pretty even mix of good and bad.  Usually it's more positive than negative:

Good:
- managed to keep my job
- no major or minor health issues
- stopped smoking (again)

Bad:
- dealt with a lot of health issues with my mom (she's old, a former smoker, and stern/determined)
- missed a few rides (see the one above)
- worked way too much
- gained even more weight


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proud of you on the stopped smoking bit dude! Thats awesome!
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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2017, 09:16:23 AM »
My year has been a pretty even mix of good and bad.  Usually it's more positive than negative:

Good:
- managed to keep my job
- no major or minor health issues
- stopped smoking (again)

Bad:
- dealt with a lot of health issues with my mom (she's old, a former smoker, and stern/determined)
- missed a few rides (see the one above)
- worked way too much
- gained even more weight


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proud of you on the stopped smoking bit dude! Thats awesome!
Well, it isn't will power...it's better living through the miracle of chemicals!  Chantix works for me to quit (have done it many times).  But starting back is related to two things (simultaneously occurring):  lots out alcohol in my body, and cigarette availability.  I am going to quit drinking, to ensure I don't start smoking again.

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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2017, 09:40:00 AM »
2017 was a decent year for us:

Older daughter graduated university (although still looking for fulltime work)
Younger daughter will graduate with honors in a year
Traveled to Argentina, Antarctica, Nicaragua, and Japan
Stock market up 20%
Adopted a dog
No health problems
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02 F250 CC LB 7.3 tow pig
18 Honda CRV
12 Chrysler 200 - Wife's car

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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2017, 09:53:01 AM »
Well, it isn't will power...it's better living through the miracle of chemicals!  Chantix works for me to quit (have done it many times).  But starting back is related to two things (simultaneously occurring):  lots out alcohol in my body, and cigarette availability.  I am going to quit drinking, to ensure I don't start smoking again.

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Very smart. My parents quit after  about 30 yrs of smoking. They were smoking 1-2 packs per day...each! My mom also quit drinking for several months to ensure that she wouldn’t start back.

Keep at it man!!
Jay

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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2017, 02:05:35 PM »
My year has been a pretty even mix of good and bad.  Usually it's more positive than negative:

Good:
- managed to keep my job
- no major or minor health issues
- stopped smoking (again)

Bad:
- dealt with a lot of health issues with my mom (she's old, a former smoker, and stern/determined)
- missed a few rides (see the one above)
- worked way too much
- gained even more weight



Awesome news Clark!! That's a hard habit to kick, congrats.

I had to find a new reason to stay away from cigs myself. Try going for a walk after work. You'll see over time that your exercise will get easier the longer you are away from smoking, or at least I could notice and it made me want to stay away.
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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2017, 11:07:34 PM »
You'll see over time that your exercise will get easier the longer you are away from smoking, or at least I could notice and it made me want to stay away.

Great job quitting Clark!!

Amen.  When I was playing football in college we used to have to run (20)110yd sprints in under 18sec each with 30sec rest between.  During the summer you would build up your conditioning to pass the test before 2-a-days. Toward the end of the summer I was in great shape and on a Tuesday ran all 20 under time with no problem at all.  We had Wednesday off so we went out that night to the bars and I shared 2 cigarettes with a girl who I was trying to be friendly with.  Didn't really drink that heavy - no more than any other night and less than a weekend - and seemed fine the next day.  Thursday morning, I had to run the same sprints.  I got to #10 and was coughing, gasping, couldn't breathe for anything, and was basically begging the lord to pull a hamstring or something just to make the pain in my chest stop. That was the worst day of conditioning I've ever had. I missed time on the last 6 if I remember correctly and got my ass chewed out. I swore off Cigarettes before I took a step off the field.


Interesting. I don't doubt your story, but I read a fears years back (Outdoor magazine, maybe?) of long distance runners smoking just before a race to help increase lung capacity and other stuff that i can't pronounce or understand

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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2017, 11:14:49 PM »
2017 SUCKS!


First my wreck in April ended up totaling my car now tonight a new truck and I totaled a bear



Really 2017 can’t end fast enough. I need a fresh start. 


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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2017, 11:17:48 PM »
Damage to truck?

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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2017, 11:22:44 PM »
Ah damn. sorry Bobby and bear

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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2017, 11:45:56 PM »
Damage to truck?
Yes

Front bumper
Front and rear driver side wheels
The side of the bed right behind the cab. I will have to look at it better tomorrow in the day light.


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Re: 2017 in review
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2017, 09:59:08 AM »
2017 SUCKS!


First my wreck in April ended up totaling my car now tonight a new truck and I totaled a bear



Really 2017 can’t end fast enough. I need a fresh start. 


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Fresh starts don’t have to happen around a calendar.  Start now!!!  No need to wait. 



 



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