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Post by rftp on Sept 10, 2024 12:08:24 GMT
I've really been craving cigarettes over the last year or so. What I would give for one. I couldn't live with the guilt if I did though. Then again, I just want one. For old times sake. It will NEVER just be one. |
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Post by JuniorFE on Sept 10, 2024 13:21:06 GMT
I've really been craving cigarettes over the last year or so. What I would give for one. I couldn't live with the guilt if I did though. Then again, I just want one. For old times sake. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2024 15:28:07 GMT
Irresponsible post alert - I quit about 10 years ago, replaced it with vaping my face off all the time, and have had about three ‘one cigarettes’ over that time, generally at weddings or work dos.
The day after my chest will ALWAYS feel claggy though - when you’ve stopped being accustomed to tar, you’ll feel it.
Reckon if I didn’t have the vape to top up the nicotine I’d have been straight back on them though, if you’ve quit cold turkey I really wouldn’t risk that, plus think of your streak!
I sometimes still dream of smoking, I did last night. They are always really realistic.
In all totally not worth it but they do taste great and make you look cooler. Certainly cooler than an Elfbar anyway.
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Post by rhaegyr on Sept 10, 2024 15:35:06 GMT
I'm trying to knock it on the head too.
I don't smoke unless I have a drink and I only have a drink once every 2-3 weeks. As soon as I've had a pint or two though I'm having a cig practically every hour. As you say, the morning after is rough for the chest and throat.
Need a backup vape or something.
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Post by wunty on Sept 10, 2024 19:06:13 GMT
Argh I still want one.
But I won’t have one.
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Post by LegendaryApe on Sept 10, 2024 19:14:39 GMT
Is that why the bins must suffer, user Wunty?
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Post by Danno on Sept 10, 2024 20:51:37 GMT
Lost my vape so I'm smoking again Disposable vapes... Nah mine was meant to last 6+ months. I am the absolute opposite of happy about it |
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Post by Lizard on Sept 10, 2024 21:07:35 GMT
IME only the first cigarette of the day (or night out) is good.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 10, 2024 21:12:27 GMT
I always enjoyed a cigarette after dinner with a cup of chai when I lived in Vietnam. However at the same time a pack of 20 cost 50p. Good but dangerous times.
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Post by cubby on Sept 10, 2024 21:19:24 GMT
Danno next time get 2 vapes and have one as back up, just in case.
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Post by wunty on Sept 10, 2024 21:28:03 GMT
Is that why the bins must suffer, user Wunty? Something’s gotta be lit man. |
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Post by minimatt on Sept 11, 2024 7:29:27 GMT
shout out to the flooring company seen out this morning with "get laid in style" emblazoned across their van
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Post by Lizard on Sept 11, 2024 9:40:00 GMT
Obviously, going back to uni as a working adult I complete my assignments in a timely fashion and definitely don't leave them to the last minute...
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Post by rftp on Sept 11, 2024 9:48:00 GMT
Is that why the bins must suffer, user Wunty? Something’s gotta be lit man. You're always lit, dude! In other news, I hate how grief always sneaks up behind you in a big wave, right when you think you're getting over stuff. Sigh. |
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Post by minimatt on Sept 11, 2024 11:52:39 GMT
sorry you're having a grim time of things mate  consider this a virtual hug, my actual hugs being roughly consistent with those provided by boxer dogs in overall drool & pedigree chum farts |
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Post by Lizard on Sept 11, 2024 11:57:31 GMT
Obviously, going back to uni as a working adult I complete my assignments in a timely fashion and definitely don't leave them to the last minute... I fucking did it. I made three maps in an hour, and I think they look pretty good. Submitted with three minutes to go. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 11, 2024 12:01:58 GMT
Obviously, going back to uni as a working adult I complete my assignments in a timely fashion and definitely don't leave them to the last minute... I fucking did it. I made three maps in an hour, and I think they look pretty good. Submitted with three minutes to go. How very 2nd year in a 4yr sandwich course student of you. |
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Post by Lizard on Sept 11, 2024 12:05:54 GMT
I fucking did it. I made three maps in an hour, and I think they look pretty good. Submitted with three minutes to go. How very 2nd year in a 4yr sandwich course student of you. Yes, and now it's midnight and I'm all amped up. Could go full student and head out, but I have work in the morning :/ |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Sept 11, 2024 12:08:12 GMT
I think I would have smoked a massive spliff drunk far too much blue powerade, played Half Life 2 into the early morning and then went to Virgin Megastore at opening to buy the Incredibles on dvd because I had drank too much powerade and couldn't sleep
(This actually happened btw)
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Post by wunty on Sept 11, 2024 12:26:20 GMT
Something’s gotta be lit man. You're always lit, dude! In other news, I hate how grief always sneaks up behind you in a big wave, right when you think you're getting over stuff. Sigh. Because our brains are stupid and a liability. With me it's not grief but other stuff. Fine one minute then the rug gets pulled the next. Hope you're alright man. |
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Post by askew on Sept 11, 2024 13:51:30 GMT
I think I would have smoked a massive spliff drunk far too much blue powerade, played Half Life 2 into the early morning and then went to Virgin Megastore at opening to buy the Incredibles on dvd because I had drank too much powerade and couldn't sleep (This actually happened btw) I recall spending all night programming, getting through a 1L bottle of Blue Bear, then getting the jitters and walking along the seafront in Portsmouth at 5AM while listening to Howling Bells. |
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Post by rftp on Sept 11, 2024 14:13:08 GMT
You're always lit, dude! In other news, I hate how grief always sneaks up behind you in a big wave, right when you think you're getting over stuff. Sigh. Because our brains are stupid and a liability. With me it's not grief but other stuff. Fine one minute then the rug gets pulled the next. Hope you're alright man. Yeah. Just keeps catching me unawares. Little things. It's the process though. Stupid, stupid brains. |
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Post by dangerousdave on Sept 13, 2024 4:41:43 GMT
It probably doesn’t help, trying to play video games at 5am, but my left eye has been struggling to focus all week whenever I do. I’ve never had a serious issue with my eyes or vision before, but on Wednesday I ended up with a banging headache that lasted all day. One of the worst I’ve ever had (in terms of pain).
Im hoping it’s just strained as time away from screens seems to help, but I’ve maybe managed 20-30 minutes gaming at the most these last two days. Tried 10 minutes of gaming this morning and immediately my eye starts to struggle. It takes a little while to recover, too. The focus comes back, but it feels a little sore.
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Post by minimatt on Sept 13, 2024 4:57:41 GMT
i'm one for not taking any chances with eyeballs and would always suggest getting ye to an optometrist, stat
that said, given the forum demographic, is there a chance presbyopia is kicking in and some varifocal or reading specs are on your horizon? i've been resisting varifocals the last couple of checkups but i think i'm finally going to have to succumb
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Post by Onny on Sept 13, 2024 5:06:06 GMT
While I’m sad that summer is going away, the feeling of walking to work when it’s still a bit dark and then entering a nice coffee shop with some gentle amber lighting and the sounds and smells of coffee being made.. just lovely.
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Post by Bill in the rain on Sept 13, 2024 5:07:43 GMT
^ Very hygge
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Post by Dougs on Sept 13, 2024 5:17:41 GMT
i'm one for not taking any chances with eyeballs and would always suggest getting ye to an optometrist, stat that said, given the forum demographic, is there a chance presbyopia is kicking in and some varifocal or reading specs are on your horizon? i've been resisting varifocals the last couple of checkups but i think i'm finally going to have to succumb Think I'm in the same boat. I keep losing my readers and have resorted to buying cheap ones off the shelf (Opulize ftw - really good). I then need my long distance ones for tv and reading so feels like I should just suck it up and admit defeat. |
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Post by dangerousdave on Sept 13, 2024 5:44:10 GMT
minimatt I’m going to see how it goes today with some eye drops, but otherwise the other half has suggested the same advice. It just feels like it’s come out of nowhere. I’ve head migraines before with that aura effect, but those are rare and usually triggered at random. Right now my vision is back to normal, but I guess eyes just don’t work predictably.
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Post by jeepers on Sept 13, 2024 6:19:14 GMT
At the very least, get yourself to an opticians asap. They can spot a number of conditions that can be problematic and get you referred - quickly - to your local eye department.
Really don’t ignore eye concerns. I did and lost 40% vision in both eyes. You only have two of them and they’re not replaceable.
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Post by Dougs on Sept 13, 2024 7:53:03 GMT
Agree 💯
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