merryb said...

> On Feb 11, 3:31*pm, Andy > wrote:
>> merryb said...
>>
>> >> > Andy > wrote :
>> >> I don't smoke anymore. Five years this September 1st.
>>
>> >> Best,
>> > Good for you! Not an easy habit to quit, but worth it. Did you gain
>> > weight like I did? I asked a dr about that, and he told me your
>> > metabolism slows about 19% when you quit...
>>
>> merryb,
>>
>> I did put on some poundage. NO THANKS TO R.F.C!!! <VBG>
>>
>> I quit cold turkey (which I DO like with mayo on a roll!).
>>
>> I quit purely for financial reasons. When the price of cigs reached
>> $4.00/pack I just decided I'm not gonna pay the tobacco company that
much
>> to kill myself!
>>
>> As you know we both enjoy the side-benefit of a better sense of taste
AND
>> smell.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Andy
>
> I tried the gum, which worked well, but then I realized it was just a
> different monkey on my back, so I went cold turkey, also (which I also
> like with bacon)


Birds of a feather? <VBG>

Andy