As a reformed smoker, free of that nasty habit for 20+ years, I say make the rest of them quit, but that's not very practical, right?

It must be very hard, but maybe your determination will set a good example for the rest of your family. Be strong is about all I have to offer. That and a cyber pat on the back for doing so well for yourself!

Sounds like you had a great weekend. I went to the store twice this weekend and walked for about thirty minutes each time. lol I cheat, we dont have a track here, or a gym, so I do store walking in the ac since it is so humid n hot.   
I live about 20 miles from Memphis, surrounded by rice fields (mosquito haven) so it is impossible to do anything outside in the evening here. So I spend alot of time on OH. 
I am working on getting from eight cigs a day to six or less. Bought some mints, and taking chantix, but it is hard to do when everyone else around me smokes constantly.   Any tips from anyone would be appreciated greatly.

what a wow moment!   congrats on the ability to actually hit the water.

 I have been here every day, not posting much but a couple blogs, and doing alot of pre-op reading and  learning all I can about my upcoming new life... Looking forward to hittin the losers bench soon myself.

Hey everyone,

It's pretty slow here at the old orifice (office) today even though I'm the only one holding down the fort, and I just don't feel like starting any new projects today.  Did everyone have a good weekend?

I had a FABULOUS weekend... all my kids left for FL on Saturday, and hubby was in Memphis, too.  It was just me and the kitty cat until yesterday evening, and she was busy prowling the neighborhood.

Saturday, I went for a run.  I managed 8.23 miles!  It took me almost two hours, but I did it.  I averaged around 12-13 min per mile, so not terribly fast, but that's perfectly fine with me.  I've decided I'll never be a "fast" runner, so I'm going for distance and not speed.  After that, I laid out in the backyard.  Kitty cat came by for a scratch on her head, and then she was back to hunting birds and bugs.  I went inside an hour later and was horrified to find the most embarrassing white-goggle sunburn on my face.  In retrospect, I think the run did more damage than the backyard sunning since I have some good tan lines from my running top, too.  I proceeded to my company picnic and had a great time there.  I won a basket of cleaning supplies in BINGO and also a free smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, yum!  When I got home, the kitty came in with me and we went to sleep.

Sunday, kitty and I woke up early.  She went outside again and I went to church.  I traveled to LR to go with my dad and grandmother for a surprise.  Sat next to Grandma through the whole thing and found out afterwards when I met them at IHOP that Grandma did not recognize me at all.  I see her regularly, so this was quite entertaining to me.  The way she acted in church made sense, though -- I scooted closer to her, she (and her purse) inched away... she admitted that she thought I was a robber and I was going to grab her purse and run at any minute, poor thing!  I can imagine how freaked out she was when I gave her a hug at the point where we shake hands with everyone around us, ha ha ha.  Her eyesight has really degenerated the last few years.  I can't imagine how hard that is for her.

After breakfast, I went to the movies!  I saw The Proposal which is very cute.  I love both Ryan Reynolds *sigh* and Sandra Bullock, so it was a win-win for me.  Then I headed to the house and took a looong nap until hubby came home (kitty did not join me this time).  It was a great weekend.

What were the rest of you up to?  I hope you all got to enjoy the weather.  It was gorgeous!

Glad you could join us....the more the merrier!