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  Great News For Smokers

  by Englishman in

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  according to the times, 40% of people who smoke will not contract cancer in their entire lifetime.. this is truly wonderful news for addicts, many of whom have have been pushing their deep misgivings and health concerns into the background, or smoking less or smoking low tar or smoking cigars or inhaling less or smoking in secret or smoking part-time.. what this means in real terms is that for every 5 smokers you observe, only 3 of them are someday destined to suffer what the medical profession refer to as "night agonies".

  briefly, this is a syndrome endured by cancer patients who's discomfort becomes more pronounced in the small hours, sufferers are observed to sometimes hit their heads against their pillows in their frustration with themselves for not having the strength of character to quit.. this is indeed excellent news for smokers, particularly for those who become irritated with goody-goody persons who try to get them to give up.

  god, those people are so tedious, aren't they?.

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  Andee

  Mommy,

  Sorry about that. I read more into what you wrote. My bad.

  I don't doubt what you saw for one minute.

  Andee
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  Great News For Smokers

  by Englishman in

  1. jw
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  according to the times, 40% of people who smoke will not contract cancer in their entire lifetime.. this is truly wonderful news for addicts, many of whom have have been pushing their deep misgivings and health concerns into the background, or smoking less or smoking low tar or smoking cigars or inhaling less or smoking in secret or smoking part-time.. what this means in real terms is that for every 5 smokers you observe, only 3 of them are someday destined to suffer what the medical profession refer to as "night agonies".

  briefly, this is a syndrome endured by cancer patients who's discomfort becomes more pronounced in the small hours, sufferers are observed to sometimes hit their heads against their pillows in their frustration with themselves for not having the strength of character to quit.. this is indeed excellent news for smokers, particularly for those who become irritated with goody-goody persons who try to get them to give up.

  god, those people are so tedious, aren't they?.

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  Andee

  As someone who smoked for MANY(20+) years, I have to comment on this thread

  First off, I lost two of my grandparents to smoking related illnesses.
  I KNOW that they would have had longer lives had they quit. And the agony my Grandmother lived in those last years dragging an oxygen tank around; it still makes me sad to think about it.

  I think that Mommy's personal experience with people dying within months of quitting is an aberration. I know of at least half dozen people that had 20+ years of smoking that have quit in the last 2 years. ALL are alive and feeling fantastic. One of them being my sister, who had such a nagging cough and serious lung damage that she was told by her Dr. she would probably have an oxygen tank of her own to drag around by the time she was 40. It's so nice to talk with her on the phone and not have to listen to her gasp and cough.

  The other being my Mother. She quit 5+ years ago. She is also among the living. I am also alive and well after quitting 6 years ago this month. I know of more, but I will spare everyone. My family is now completely smoke free.

  Now, my best girlfriend is a staunch smoker. Yes, she is aware of all the health risks. However, now, it's biting her on the ass. She wants to get a government job. She the degree and the qualifications.
  The problem? One requirement is that she has to pass a "treadmill" test. She tries to take a short walk and she's gasping. She still refuses to quit. She's willing to pay the price, I suppose.

  What I remember is something a doctor told my Mom. To illustrate just how bad smoking is. He told her that he would rather her gain 100 pounds than to smoke.

  Just a note, Eman. I never, ever, smoked when I was pregnant.

  Andee

  Edited to add that people usually don't gain weight because of the absence of smoking cigarettes. They gain because they eat more.
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  does anyone else love alanis...?

  by wonderwoman77 in

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  i was just wondering if anyone else here loves alanis and her music.

  i really identify with many of her lyrics, especially on her supposed former infatuation junkie cd and her unplugged cd.

  i am very excited, her new album will be out in feb. i really love her song these r the thoughts.

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  Andee

  I'm an Alanis fan. Not a big one, but I listen to her "Jagged Little Pill" cd on occasion.

  Sometimes, I OD on the "men are jerks" thing, but it's a great CD to clean the house to.

  Andee
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  FARTING at the meetings

  by gambler in

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  i'm sure you all have some good comical stories of pple farting during prayer or other quiet times during meeting.

  as a personal experience of mine, the night before i had eaten a frozen pizza, doritos, and some old chocolate milk.

  this combination produced the worst smelling brew i have ever had.

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  Andee

  What a lovely thread to start with, whilst I breath in the spicy aroma of my pumkin pie baking in the oven.

  Danny,

  Who me? laugh? I will remind you, sir, I am a proper lady!!!!!
  When my children run to whatever room I happen to be in the house, all flushed with laughter, I can only shake my head and [8>].

  Ok, ok...sometimes, I quietly snicker to myself

  HAPPY TURKEY DAY TO YOU!

  Angharad,

  I also get a kick out of reading those uniquely British expressions like "corker".

  I haven't been to a meeting in over 30 years, but I can imagine there are a multitude of "One Cheek Sneaks". You know, that little technique that allow one to get relief, while pretending to adjust their dress or skirt when one has to sit for long periods of time.

  Of course, I have only HEARD about that!

  HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!!!!

  Andee
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  JW GROWTH PREDICTIONS...ON THE WAY UP

  by Mindchild in

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  perhaps one of the most problematic psychological traits of humans and other species to analyze by methods of statistical analysis is motivation.

  last summer, my colleagues at the university of minnesota published a joint paper with me that started a new field of science known as chronosociobiology, which is a study of social systems over time.

  our first study was done on studying the motivation of jehovahs witnesses for a 50-year period.

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  Andee

  I always make it a point NOT to do as I am told.

  I PEAKED!

  Andee
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  What are men scared of???

  by Billygoat in

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  i just read tyydyy's post on macho men.

  kent had an interesting point:.

  i'd say a girl would go for a man - and then i mean someone who isn't scared shitless by a girl with brains!.

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  Hey Xena,

  My post was not to imply you don't have business sense. None of it was directed at you personally. I meant it directed at the differences between men and women, in general.

  Women DO tend to go with feelings and how others feel about them, while men tend to go more with thinking and logic. Again, this is a generalization. However, I think it is accurate, overall. There are always acceptions on either side of the fence.

  Besides! I'll bet you're a KICK-ASS boss!

  Andee
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  FARTING at the meetings

  by gambler in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm sure you all have some good comical stories of pple farting during prayer or other quiet times during meeting.

  as a personal experience of mine, the night before i had eaten a frozen pizza, doritos, and some old chocolate milk.

  this combination produced the worst smelling brew i have ever had.

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  Andee

  OH-MY-GAWD! This thread has me in stitches!! My kids are giving me strange looks while I burst out in laughter at the computer screen.

  Danny,

  Except for the one or two alway's willing to show their machoness by willfully expelling hot air, just because a woman is present. You know the type, Iam sure.

  KNOW the type???? My dear, I MARRIED that type! "Pull My Finger" is a common game my spouse plays to the delight of our children.

  Tammy,

  Notice he waited until AFTER you were married! Perhaps he figured you might have second thoughts!

  For me, the worst is to be awakened from a sound, deep, sleep to a heavy, putrid, aroma wafting up my nostrils. A smell, that once it hits the air, expands like sponge dropped in water. If there were any microscopic critters in our bed, upon inhaling my spouses revolting butt bomb, they had surely met their demise.

  Ok, I know this is off topic, but the hilarity of this thread has taken over my sensibilities.

  yrs2long,

  Too dang funny!!!!!

  Andee
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  What are men scared of???

  by Billygoat in

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  i just read tyydyy's post on macho men.

  kent had an interesting point:.

  i'd say a girl would go for a man - and then i mean someone who isn't scared shitless by a girl with brains!.

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  Andee

  Hey there Xena!

  So Andee in seeing where Mega is coming from how would you feel if someone like him refused to work under you because and only because you were a woman?

  I'd THINK, not FEEL, Xena. We are talking business.

  Anyway, if a guy refused to work under my supervision, I'd tell him clean out his desk, gather up his tools, whatever; I'd call payroll and have them cut his final check. See, the problem is HIS, not mine. I will hire someone who doesn't have a problem. That was my attitude, and I never had a problem with males that worked for me.

  As for you, Mega, I probably would have chased you around my desk

  Andee
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  I FEEL SO USED

  by Serena in

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  i have been "fooling around" with brother charlie for a couple months.

  going to his apartment and spending the night with him.

  i am so in love with him, i would do anything for him, anything at all.

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  Andee

  I would give up everything for him

  Serena,

  I do not say this lightly. He's a creep and you need to lose him, ok?
  Now, in light of what you wrote, I think you had better find a good therapist, pronto!

  I wouldn't even give up everything for my spouse. Nor him for me. And because you are willing to do that, doesn't make it love. In fact, you have an obsession and if you want to avoid being buried in an abyss of despair, I suggest you start asking for some referrals to experienced therapists that have skill and knowledge in this area.

  Take care,
  
  Andee
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  FARTING at the meetings

  by gambler in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm sure you all have some good comical stories of pple farting during prayer or other quiet times during meeting.

  as a personal experience of mine, the night before i had eaten a frozen pizza, doritos, and some old chocolate milk.

  this combination produced the worst smelling brew i have ever had.

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  Andee

  This thread has me ROTFLMAO!!

  Geez! Just reading it makes me wave my hand in front of my face!

  Phew!!!

  Andee

  I'm always amazed at how PROUD males are of their farts!