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**The Corinthian** · 10-06-2002, 00:20

Moot point 'cos I gave up after smoking for just under fifteen years without breaks.

To be honest the anti-smoking propaganda, or perhaps more the manner in which smokers are treated in modern society, probably kept me smoking for an extra two or three years, out of sheer pig-headedness (a quality which is very useful when you do finally quit).

Originally, smoked Marlboro (Red - still the best, if a little heavy) for a few years then went onto the Silk Cuts. Switched to an Italian brand called MS about five years ago (quite nice and they cost me half the the price of Irish ciggies).

Finally started to wind down onto Silk Cut Ultra about a year and a half ago, and almost two months ago, I just stopped - Smoking wasn't fun any more. So far so good.

**Victor** · 10-06-2002, 13:59

Quote:

Originally posted by yellum
A non-smokers lungs from a large city can be equally foul looking. Look at all the **** that chimneys and cars spew out.

Actually traffic fumes are only a material proplem at street level (more so in the city centre with more traffic, taller buildings and less open / green space).

Corega · 10-06-2002, 16:00

Speaking of giving up, which I am, my dad finally gave up after 17 years on them he's now using a nicorette inhaler, but we went out for a meal and there's me puffing away on his very own brand in front of him, he did'nt seem to mind though as he's gonna have to live with things like that.

He's now about 3 months off them and he still has my support.

stifflers mom · 11-06-2002, 23:15

Rollies are perfect for a student, much cheaper than normal ciggies. Although it does take a while to get used to rolling them.

View Poll Results: What brand do you smoke?
Marlboro Original	4	7.84%
Marlboro Lights	13	25.49%
Benson and Hedges	10	19.61%
John Player	8	15.69%
Camel	3	5.88%
Silk Cut (all brands)	7	13.73%
Carrolls	3	5.88%
Lucky Strike	0	0%
Rothmans	0	0%
Cheap, but lovely Rollies	3	5.88%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

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10-06-2002, 00:20	#31
The Corinthian Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The 2nd Circle of Hell Posts: 14,524 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Android Devices, Italiano (Italian), Mobiles, Wireless	Moot point 'cos I gave up after smoking for just under fifteen years without breaks. To be honest the anti-smoking propaganda, or perhaps more the manner in which smokers are treated in modern society, probably kept me smoking for an extra two or three years, out of sheer pig-headedness (a quality which is very useful when you do finally quit). Originally, smoked Marlboro (Red - still the best, if a little heavy) for a few years then went onto the Silk Cuts. Switched to an Italian brand called MS about five years ago (quite nice and they cost me half the the price of Irish ciggies). Finally started to wind down onto Silk Cut Ultra about a year and a half ago, and almost two months ago, I just stopped - Smoking wasn't fun any more. So far so good.

10-06-2002, 16:00	#33
Corega Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 848 Adverts \| Friends	Speaking of giving up, which I am, my dad finally gave up after 17 years on them he's now using a nicorette inhaler, but we went out for a meal and there's me puffing away on his very own brand in front of him, he did'nt seem to mind though as he's gonna have to live with things like that. He's now about 3 months off them and he still has my support.

11-06-2002, 23:15	#34
stifflers mom Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3 Adverts \| Friends	Rollies are perfect for a student, much cheaper than normal ciggies. Although it does take a while to get used to rolling them.