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Any smokers here?
started by bobp53916
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March 17th 2009 at 5:00 PM
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bighabsfan11
Addict
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46 Posts
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Current Sled: NONE!
2008-2009 Miles: No Snow
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Quote originally posted by brian126
A mural painted on the ceiling of a smoking lounge.
^^^^ Nice! Makes sense...
Again, a tip for those that want to quit..buy ALAN CARR'S EASY WAY TO STOP SMOKING.
It helped me immensely. I've read some stuff on this thread that the book addresses like the "break by smoking" feeling people like, the "go outside and get fresh air" idea, all the brainwashing that the smoking companies have put into us.
Yes, they can't advertise so much anymore, but they had years of brainwashing before the government stepped in, and those ideas have been passed from smoker to smoker over the years.
If you think it "relaxes" you...that's not actually the case...your heart rate jumps with every cigarette (which biologically isn't relaxing), and as soon as you're done one smoke, you (consciously or sub-consciously) start thinking about the next one...also not very relaxing.
Smokers (remember, I WAS one) defend their addiction with every fiber of their being, because they have been brainwashed to believe it's OK, it's MY BODY, it's MY CHOICE...if you realistically look at it, it's all brainwashing.
It takes one hell of a lot of dedication to quit...it was the hardest thing I've EVER had to do. But, it was also the best decision I've ever made.
FYI - I still get cravings every 6 months or so, and they are INTENSE. But, why give up $10+ per day, and my health (I feel SO MUCH BETTER after 9 years of being quit) for some "brainwashing" when I'm stressed or having a bad day or whatever?
I hope, those of you that smoke, are able to quit. That $$ can go into your sleds or other toys...a better place for it, don't you think? If you've tried, and failed, but still want to, try again!
You'll have nothing but support from us on here, I'm sure...hell, use this thread or this area as a bitch session if you need to.
Quitting, by far, will be the best thing you've ever done. Trust me, I've done it. Pack or more per day for years...but now, in a couple years, it'll be longer quit than I was smoking. And, I feel so much better every single day - I can breathe just as good as I could before I started smoking, I have more energy, and I don't get sick nearly as much as I used to. It's AWESOME.
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March 18th 2009 at 6:10 PM
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supersportrider16
had a good season
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218 Posts 
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Member Since: November 11th 2008
Location: clown town, mass, USA
Current Sled: 1997 polaris supersport
2008-2009 Miles: 803
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Quote originally posted by jeremybeaner Quote originally posted by Metallica19991 Arent they the same thing? i think they are no dip you put in between your lip and teeth and chew ypu put in the back of your mouth and actually chew it Quote originally posted by bighabsfan11
Quote originally posted by Rock
I quit 3 years ago....best thing I ever did.
Me too - but 9 years ago this summer. Best decision I ever made.
A good book to help - Alan Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking. Get it. Read it. I got 13 pages in, and haven't touched a cigarette since. Even with the pressure of my wife smoking for two more years after I quit.
It was $7.50 a pack when I quit, it was jumping to $10 a pack when she quit. I have no idea what it is now. Just glad I'm not spending that money.
my mom bought the book and hasent had a but in 5 days
Cats have 9 lives, you have one...Make it count!
1979 arctic cat jag 340 (old sled for the past 2 years)
1997 488 super sport
2" powermadd riser
(new sled 7 more inches of suspension then the jag :))
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March 18th 2009 at 6:17 PM
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xc600rmk
Friend of Fast
xc600rmk need info on the exciter!!
Updated Last Sunday at 12:00 PM
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2047 Posts 
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Member Since: March 27th 2007
Location: Albion, NY, USA
Current Sled: 04 Pro-X 600,98XC600rmk
2008-2009 Miles: 1,700ish
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i never started and never even tried one.....the smell make me sick so i stayed away from them. i wont even date women who smoke.
*04 Pro-X 600-A few mods,and go-fast parts.......136" x 1.25" this winter
*98 XC600 and some RMK add ons-The sons ride this winter
*98 XCR440 and some SKS add ons------SOLD :-(
*83 Polaris Star 250
*90 Yamaha Exciter---Wanna trade even up for an Indy Trail,Or any Indy of equal Value!!
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March 18th 2009 at 6:22 PM
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87srvsnow
Average Member
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988 Posts 
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Location: massachusetts, USA
Current Sled: 1987 yamaha srv
2008-2009 Miles: 26
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Quote originally posted by xc600rmk
i never started and never even tried one.....the smell make me sick so i stayed away from them. i wont even date women who smoke.
ya tobacco scent perfume isn't the most attractive 
Bambi would have been a better and shorter movie if he was shot in the beginning with his mother
if a ride on lawn mower takes bumps better than your sled, its time to upgrade
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April 1st 2009 at 9:20 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Yesterday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts 
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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April 1st 2009 at 9:29 PM
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bobp53916
Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts
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890 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 14th 2008
Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI
Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro
2008-2009 Miles: 500+
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^^^Yeah, thats the reason I started this thread, cigarettes here didnt just go up the $.60, they went up $2.00. Just a load of crap in my opinion. Smokers are going to be paying for kids health care? Why smokers, why not tax the piss out of alcohol.
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April 1st 2009 at 9:32 PM
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rsims16
Live By The Edge Of Your Seat
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776 Posts
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Member Since: July 11th 2007
Location: Canton, Mass, USA
Current Sled: 1991 Indy 650
2008-2009 Miles: 405miles
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I bought a pack of Marlborough for my parents the other day and was completely bewildered that they are spending $ 7.00 a pack. I know the prices are going up but I still don't see the need for them to smoke. They have tried to quit but have been unsuccessful. My family has lost 5 people from Cancer caused by cigarettes or cigars.
Family Forever Forever Family
My reputation grows with every failure- George Bernard Shaw
As you climb the ladder of success make sure it is leaning against the right building- H. Jackson Brown Jr.
The only book that has a sad ending is a check book
My sleds
1989 Phazer
1990 Phazer
1991 Indy 650
1995 XLT special
1997 Skidoo Mach 1 700
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April 1st 2009 at 9:52 PM
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Hmmmm... the Goberment Controlling your behavior??
Sure glad thats not going to happen to Gas, Sleds, Booz,freedom, jobs,etc.
Seen a thing about the tax on AIG bonouses, says its illegal to Tax one specific group, but they dont say nothing about smokers paying 4X the cost of the product.
If you cant quit cold turkey like me, plus I enjoy a smoke once in awhile.
I just learned to cut back slowley, I usually will onely have a smoke with morning coffee on the way to work and maybe one on the way home.
Fri, Sat drinking beer... still working on that.
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April 1st 2009 at 10:56 PM
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Polaris-Man
Mike Otis
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11899 Posts 
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Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Letellier, Manitoba, Canada
Current Sled: '08 Dragon '07 Switchback
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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My girlfriend and I quit last week. Today was day 8 with no smoke. I already feel better. It is tough and I've almost gone back a couple of times but I got through it.
So far so good, gotta keep it up.
Every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. That means every day you see me, that's the worst day of my life.
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April 2nd 2009 at 7:40 AM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Yesterday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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^ AWESOME Jeff! When I quit years ago I remember hitting 1 week. I kept saying to myself... Self, if you smoke one. You just lost all the hard work you have done to make it all these days without it! It worked. It is straight up will power.
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April 2nd 2009 at 7:54 AM
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I smoked a pack and a half a day from 13 to 30.
At 30 I was still racing the downhill mountain bikes with a pro licence under the name Gravity Worx Racing, and it was starting to effect my results in a bad way. I could still bring it and finish with consistant top 10s, but I was dieing at the end and was dropping from a 3rd 4th average finish to an 8th 9th average.
I wanted to continue much more than I wanted to smoke ciggerettes and I KNEW (at that time) I wasn't going to stop getting stoned before the races.  I know it's not politically correct, but it's part of the story and the truth of where I was at that time.
One of the 2 had to go and the smokes did.
I was an absolute prick for about 3 weeks straight, as my wife will still remind me on occassion. lol
But she was also very supportive and I never went back.
That life is behind me now,
But I'm 42 and haven't smoked in a dozen years.
It still sounds good when I'm drinking once in a while, but I just can't go there.
I know, burn one even when drinking and I'm there again.
It was hard enough quitting the first time, no need to repeat it. 
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April 2nd 2009 at 11:48 AM
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ridingthe600edge
sleds are all polished up and waiting for snow!!!
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566 Posts
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Location: Lowell, In
Current Sled: 2001 600 edge/2009 600 IQ
2008-2009 Miles: 1200 done
2009-2010 Miles: 2=yard!
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went to go and buy 2 cartoons of smokes they told me $96 for doral(my brand) i walked and said to myself b.s. i am beginning to think that the smokers are funding the war in iraq now!! been pure hell for 3 days but i am getting used to it, only been through 2 boxes of toothpicks. the next time i want to fill my lungs with smoke i'll just go to the barn and fired up my sleds and suck in that good old 2 stroke exhaust
2001 600 edge X almond spring on primary with 60gm wieghts, s&s rumble pack, gutted air box 6" woodys doolys carbides,196 woodys 1 1/4" studs
2009 600 IQ shift all stock still a virgin!! not for much longer
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April 2nd 2009 at 12:17 PM
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bobp53916
Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts
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890 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 14th 2008
Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI
Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro
2008-2009 Miles: 500+
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April 9th 2009 at 7:38 AM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Yesterday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Marlboros were 8.60 at the store last night. I seen someone buy a pack and with tax it was over 10 dollars. ALL cigs were that price!
Frig that! You smokers are crazy. I have a lot of friends that are quitting. GREAT!!!!!!
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April 9th 2009 at 8:06 AM
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Jerkyking
The voice of Common Sense...
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714 Posts
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Member Since: December 15th 2007
Location: Saint Ignace, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 Indy Trail
2008-2009 Miles: 331
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Quote originally posted by ridingthe600edge
went to go and buy 2 cartoons of smokes they told me $96 for doral(my brand) i walked and said to myself b.s. i am beginning to think that the smokers are funding the war in iraq now!! been pure hell for 3 days but i am getting used to it, only been through 2 boxes of toothpicks. the next time i want to fill my lungs with smoke i'll just go to the barn and fired up my sleds and suck in that good old 2 stroke exhaust
Good luck. I could think of quite a few things to do with a Hundred Bucks.
1997 Indy Trail Touring
1998 Indy Trail
2007 Honda Rancher ES 4x4
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April 9th 2009 at 10:34 AM
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proxpilot
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I quit smoking about a year and a half ago and my wife did last year. What I cant understand is why it is acceptable to raise the prices on ciggaretes so often. It just seems that smokers are unfairly taxed for doing something that is legal. Is it because of the burden to the health care system? Thats the only reason I can think of.
2001 xcsp 600
2003 prox 440
2008 nissan frontier crew cab
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April 9th 2009 at 10:46 AM
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BV_Boondocker
Holy s***! Thats a tree...
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196 Posts
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Member Since: March 8th 2009
Location: Bear Valley, CA, USA
Current Sled: '99 Polaris RMK 700
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Quote originally posted by RAMROD
Quote originally posted by bobp53916
Quote originally posted by RAMROD
Sorry, but any of you still smoking with all the evidence of damage to your self we have out there. YOU HAVE NO WILL POWER. Let the negative ratings begin, I really dont care.
My mother and EX step father, both smoked. I harrassed them constantly for months on end and they finally quit.
If the price per pack dont kill you the lung cancer will. I just hope you dont take some innocent kid (second hand smoke) with you when you go.
Smokers make me sick. 
How about people that drink or do drugs? Do they make you sick too?
Drugs yes......
Never heard of anyone dieing from SECOND HAND DRINKING from just being in the same building with the drinker......
but to clarify YES alcoholics make me sick also.
LIFE IS SHORT.....why is a persons life so bad that they need chemicals to get by?
Why not just have your self put to sleep and give your organs to some kid, WHO WANTS TO LIVE....
I wouldnt call it second hand drinking but if theres an alcoholic parent in the house, or two, they can really f*ck up a kid for the rest of their life, I would know, my granparents were alcoholics, my uncle is an alcoholic. It may not kill you if your around an alcoholic family member, or at least not kill you physically.
"As I walk through the valley of death I fear no one, for I am the meanest motherf**ker in the valley!"
-General George Patton
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April 9th 2009 at 10:59 AM
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Polaris650rxl
Average Member
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641 Posts
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Location: Little Lake, MI, USA
Current Sled: 02 XCSP 600
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Up in Baraga on the indian reservation cigs are still just under $5 a pack.. Everytime i head up to Michigan Tech my mom has me stop and buy her a few packs. But otherwise off the reservation at a gas station there still $6+
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April 13th 2009 at 8:58 AM
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mmiller491
Adrenaline Junkie
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688 Posts
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Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: Where ever the snow is, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 SRX 700 Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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personally i say move to pipe tobacco, thats what I did. 7 dollars for 2oz of tobacco and that will easily last you 2 weeks.
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April 16th 2009 at 8:54 PM
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teamarctic14
i have a go sled not a show sled
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312 Posts
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Location: north lawrence, ny, USA
Current Sled: 2000 zrt 600
2008-2009 Miles: 389
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nothing to start here but i hope they go way up
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April 16th 2009 at 9:53 PM
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Polaris-Man
Mike Otis
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11899 Posts
Group: Administrators
Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Letellier, Manitoba, Canada
Current Sled: '08 Dragon '07 Switchback
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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Going on day 24 or 25 without a smoke.
Seeing it in the bank account already...
Every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. That means every day you see me, that's the worst day of my life.
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April 17th 2009 at 8:59 AM
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mmiller491
Adrenaline Junkie
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688 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: Where ever the snow is, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 SRX 700 Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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just bought a pack here in michigan for 5.60, not a huge price difference.
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April 17th 2009 at 1:10 PM
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bobp53916
Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts
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890 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 14th 2008
Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI
Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro
2008-2009 Miles: 500+
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Here at the convenience store its $5.95 for camels and about 5 blocks away at the grocery store they are $4.23. That I dont understand.
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April 18th 2009 at 10:35 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Yesterday at 12:16 PM
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14007 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: November 25th 2001
Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Quote originally posted by Polaris-Man
Going on day 24 or 25 without a smoke.
Seeing it in the bank account already...
Awesome Jeff! You are on the home stretch now! I have a buddy that quit a month ago also. He said he would buy 2-3 packs every Tuesday. So he has saved 8-12 packs. He is putting that money in a jar every Tuesday now and is SHOCKED he has so much money in the jar and is even more shocked that he is breathing better already.
Quote originally posted by mmiller491
just bought a pack here in michigan for 5.60, not a huge price difference.
Thought you posted above that you switched to pipe tobacco
My neighbor told me today that he buys tobacco by the pound to make cigs. He said it used to be 12 bucks a few years ago.. now it is 40. That was proceeded by about 1 full minute of laughing from him trying to laugh. 
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April 18th 2009 at 10:54 PM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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942 Posts
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Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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I'm trying the slow down and quit method...only allow myself 4 a day...until this pack is gone. Then it's all over with. I'm also seeing a difference in the money saved and it's only been a week. (about $6.00 a pack here) Feeling better too. The house actually smells good again!! Now it's time to clean and get things white again!!
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