Do pcmechs smoke cigarettes?

[calmius]

Do you smoke?
if so how many cigs a day and what's your favorite brand?



ps: this is not to promote smoking, smoking is bad. And, I am not saying that I smoke. ok?

[darkmessenger03]

I don't smoke.. never have and never will.

[juppy]

I don't. My dad used to smoke and that's what ended up killing him. All the more reason for me not to. It's kinda strange though; after he died, my allergies got to the point where anytime I even smell cigarette smoke my sinuses stop up. Basically, I'd have to make a decision if I wanted to smoke - which is more important? Smoking, or being able to breathe through my nose? I think I'll stick to the second one.

[Sphegdave]

I don't smoke. I can't stand the smell of the cigaettes, and after learning bout the side effects, i never will take even a whif

[avx]

My dads dieing from smoking too

I still cant understand why cigaretts are even legal...O YEAH! I FORGOT! You can make a killing in the cigarette business!!(PUN INTENDED!)

My bad habit when working on PC's is too bite my nails...but a toothbrush or grip machine usually fixes that.

If you do smoke I would seriously consider using one of these new techniques like a patch or or medication or gum, something to stop...they are killers.

[homer15]

i don't smoke cigarrettes. on very, very special occasions (my engagement, a friends baby being born, possibly my wedding) i'll smoke a cigar, but not even the whole thing. no very often at all.

[mbossman2]

i am tobacco free for a total of 6 weeks.

it is probably the hardest thing (psychologically) i have ever done.

[kregh99]

Good for you!
You have just done the best thing for your body and, if you stick with it, you have just increased your life span. That means that you can be with family, spouse, kids, friends, whoever you want to be with, longer than if you had smoked.

I have watched an aunt and a friend die of emphysema. It's a long, slow, horrible death. You have done yourself many, many favors by quitting smoking. There is nothing bad that can come of it.

[mbossman2]

the irritability is just about gone.

(this next part is kinda gross so you may just want to move on from here)

















all the crap that has accumulated in my lungs and nose are now working their way out, not only does it taste vile coming back up, but smells (at least to me and my wife) worse.

my head is spinning from the increase in oxygen in my blood stream and drop in carbon monoxide.

and my wallet ain't complaining, not having to pass $3.80 a pack over the counter every day.

[krokadil]

Only $3.80?

You should be glad you don't live in NYC where you would be throwing down seven bucks a pack EASY. And people DO it.

My father smoked so much when I was a kid that I didn't even know they had a smell until I went away to college. Filthy habit.

[Dangermouse1]

I seem to be in the minority here but have to admit to smoking 20 plus a day for the last 20 plus years. Yes its a filthy and expensive habit and here in the UK they are over 4 pounds a pack. Just think of all the computer parts i could have bought.

[calmius]

Do people in UK smoke a lot?

[doctorgonzo]

Don't smoke, never have, never will.

I do have to wonder who the first person to smoke was. For me, there is a basic instinct that generally advises against lighting something on fire and then sucking on it. Obviously, somebody got that idea though.

[brassman]

Dangermouse1,

Well, you're still in the minority. Unfortunately, I'm standing right beside you. LOL

[calmius]

so even though you're minority can you say what brands you're smoking? maybe when did you start smoking first?

[Dangermouse1]

People in the UK are no different to any other place i guess less and less people smoke these days. I smoke Lambert and Butler cigarettes at the moment and am ashamed to say I have been smoking since I was 9 but did not start smoking alot until my late teens.

[calmius]

I am originally from former Soviet Union and even now in Russia about 60% (yes sixty) of men smoke and about 20% of women I think. I dont' remember where I foudn it but it was on some statistical research site. In America it's much less, so I am wondering how it is in Europe.

[Dangermouse1]

Oh by the way my wife smokes about the same amount as well.

[homer15]

Originally posted by calmius I am originally from former Soviet Union and even now in Russia about 60% (yes sixty) of men smoke and about 20% of women I think. I dont' remember where I foudn it but it was on some statistical research site. In America it's much less, so I am wondering how it is in Europe.

pssh... berekely. don't take stuff that happens there as the norm for the rest of the US... or even california for that matter. but yea, the smoking trend is dropping off. i think it's a good thing that it's becoming less and less popular.

[mikeheitz]

I think I've smoke 4 cigarettes in my entire life. And maybe about 5 or 6 cigars at various weddings. Still can't figure out why I do that, but it's tailed off since no one I know has gotten married in about 4 years. I'd rather spend my money on beer anyways.

[brassman]

Started smoking in 1971 in Viet Nam. Smoked Lucky Strikes. Now smoke whatever is cheapest.

[padawan]

Never have, never will. 'Nuff said.

[cypher1919]

i'm in with the smokers... i know its bad for ya and all but i have always liked it.

[calmius]

so what brand and when did you start ?

[Xayd]

I smoke, Parliament Lights 100s.

About a pack a day, started when I was 19.

Luckily they're not so expensive in the south yet. I pay about 2.50 a pack.

[muTe]

I only smoke when i'm drunk otherwise I never and will never moke a cigarette because I "need" it.

[Prew]

Don't smoke- except for a really good cigar now and then (not inhale of course).

[Nuclear Krusader]

Never been a heavy smoker but enjoyed a cigar every now and then.

Started to get more into smoking last november. In college I smoked Marlboro and then discovered Benson & Hedges Menthol, which I loved.

But last march I got an infection in my throat. It felt like something was stuck there and sometimes I couldn't breathe. I had to take a big suck of air, as if I were about to dive into a pool. I got scared it could be a tumor or something like dat. I am not scared to die, but I felt bad I would die because of something nasty as smoking. My physician diagnosed an estreptococcus infection and prescribed meds. I am pretty fine by now but since dat day I never touched the B&H pack. Nor do I want to ever again.

I have discovered I don't need the cigar. I am enjoying a life without headaches, stained teeth and foul smelling breath.


Ah, and don't forget that the cigars damage your PCs too!

[Alienware_Dude]

Originally posted by avx487 I still cant understand why cigaretts are even legal...O YEAH! I FORGOT! You can make a killing in the cigarette business!!(PUN INTENDED!)

No one is forced to smoke. People that smoke, choose to. And I don't want to hear that no one knew nicotine was addictive when they started. That is merely an extortion attempt aimed towards the tobacco companies. It seems as if that is the new 'American Way': blame others for your problems. I'm sorry about your Dad, but I think outlawing tobacco is a terrible idea.

[ktkendall]

NON SMOKER HERE, I tried 1 to be cool at 15 cause my friends were doing it and that was the one thing I never picked up again and decided I did not have to do something I can't stand just cause they were doing it.. I just wish I could have stood as strong on the booze and illegal smoking substances.. I got heavily into all those for the same reason and am coming up on 12 years clean and sober this summer...