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Reply #25 - Jul 15^th, 2008 at 6:22pm

Not that anyone gives a rats ass, but had a nice relaxing time with the camera. Here's some snapshots...

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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #26 - Jul 15^th, 2008 at 6:53pm Great pics Mel. You have talent in that area. I see the deer staring back at you.
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deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #27 - Jul 15^th, 2008 at 7:41pm Mel, You have some good pictures there. Very good perspective on several of them. Love the pic of the cattails! Carolyn
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #28 - Jul 15^th, 2008 at 8:57pm Thanks Jimi & Carolyn!
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #29 - Jul 15^th, 2008 at 9:09pm Holy images Mel... You do have a way with angles and perspectives. Can I hire you to take some family photos? What is your sitting fee?
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Re: Smoking or chocolate?
Reply #30 - Jul 15^th, 2008 at 9:09pm

Melissa wrote on Jul 15^th, 2008 at 1:49pm:

I hate this. Battling an addiction sucks. Sad

my stupid brain keeps taunting me

I know what you mean. When you quit, it is almost like you are schizophrenic...arguing with yourself....

"Have just one....no don't...well, maybe...no way!"

I just kept saying "I don't smoke".

I haven't smoked...for four months.....

Good luck, Melly.....

Quit smoking March 6th, 2008

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andrewjb CH.com Hall of Famer Offline when the love of power becomes the power of love ! Posts: 1612 x1\|london\|England\|europe\|185\|238\| Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #31 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 5:52am , lovely pictures mel, did you have to get in to the water for the 'stream' pics ? i did'ent notice the deer, untill mentioned. andrew.
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #32 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 6:27am Nice pics Mel. I really like the 6th one with the angle shot of the stream. The deer was really cool too.
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sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #33 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 7:55am Mel, great pictures! I bet you felt much, much better after you went out and took those pics - watching at the wonders of the nature will often do that. And you know, not everyone gets to see a deer - they and other creatures do know who are worth it. Sanna
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Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2)
Reply #34 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 8:53am

andrewjb wrote on Jul 16^th, 2008 at 5:52am:

, lovely pictures mel,

Why thank you Andrew.

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did you have to get in to the water for the 'stream' pics ?

Well, I didn't have to get in, one of the advantages of having a small, hand sized camera. BUT, I did end up getting my jeans soaked in spots, lol. Wink

btw, thanks for all the compliments! I am currently building a portfolio, even just to keep here at home for guests to peruse. At least my kids can say what a cool photographer their mom was when I am gone.

Oh, and KJ, I like the idea of telling that pimping brain of mine to go shove it and I don't smoke anymore!!

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Em CH.com Alumnus Offline I wanna go... Posts: 830 St Peter Port, Guernsey. Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #36 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 11:36am I love those pics Mel! They are awesome! If you took pics like that everytime you wanted a smoke, you'd have an awesome portfolio going and would take your mind off the cravings.
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midwestbeth Ex Member	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #37 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 12:52pm I love all the pics Mel. Keep posting them and don't ever think we don't give a rats ass. The pic with the deer is very cool. Hugs, Beth
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thebbz Ex Member	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #38 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 12:58pm Cool pics. I'm still looking for the rats ass. Quit the smoke....you can do it!!! all the best thebb
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Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2)
Reply #39 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 1:11pm

thank you, thank you, thank you Kiss

couple more, then I'm done for now...

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Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2)
Reply #40 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 3:13pm

Our brains can be such tricksters! Why is it when you smoke you want to quit, and when you're quit, you want to smoke?

Bastages!

UPDATE: I know what it is!! I know why my urges are so strong right now! It's because with my other 2 children, I smoked. I smoked when Lily was a baby, I smoked when I went into cycle 2.5 weeks after Eli was born, and quit again 8 months later, and now that I've had Ava, I am getting such huge urges!! I am so used to dealing with post partum with smoking, that I don't know how to handle it now being smoke free!

Good God I wish I knew what to do! Undecided

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andrewjb CH.com Hall of Famer Offline when the love of power becomes the power of love ! Posts: 1612 x1\|london\|England\|europe\|185\|238\| Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #41 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 6:30pm , thing is though, having a smoke will not help you make your mind up. the doing 'of', will. andrew.
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #42 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 6:43pm Andrew, how'd you get to be so smart?
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jimmers Ex Member	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #43 - Jul 16^th, 2008 at 7:14pm I think you need a big O'l Jimmers hug Melly! I am proud of you and wish I had your self control when it comes to smoking. I have read these words on this site many times and I think it applies to this situation as well. THIS TO WILL PASS! Hang in there, we all Love Ya! Jimmers
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sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #44 - Jul 17^th, 2008 at 4:21am Mel, I love those new pics as well! Sanna
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Em CH.com Alumnus Offline I wanna go... Posts: 830 St Peter Port, Guernsey. Gender:	Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2) Reply #45 - Jul 17^th, 2008 at 5:48am Melly, Just tell yourself that you don't need to smoke to get through this! You are already a fantastic mom and that's all that matters. Get the chocolate out!! We're all rootin' for you here. Em x
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Re: Smoking or chocolate? (tangent pics pg.2)
Reply #47 - Jul 17^th, 2008 at 12:18pm

Mel,

I quit 12 years ago when I got pregnant with my daughter, I stayed quit for 7 years and started a job where I was out on construction job sites and smokes all day and started again. Smokes for 3 years. Recently, I quit for 4 months, and started again about 3 weeks ago. My kids asked me last night if we can sit down and make a promise to do our best to stop again. (my hubby only quit for about a month) I was able to quit because I kept telling myself that my kids want me here for a long long time.

The issue that I have is that if I'm around them or if I buy them I will smoke them. So it has to be both of us to quit.

Mel you are a great mom. And you can get thru this without smoking. I used toothpicks and kept those in my mouth all the time. Even 7 years being a non-smoker. I had them in the car, at work, in my purse and I would grab one and have it no latter what. That helped with the wanting something to shew on and keeping my hands busy. I know it sounds silly, but it worked for me.

For a while I would get some cinnamon oil and soak the toothpicks. Then dry them out. Then when I wanted flavor, I would grab one of those and the craving to eat would not be so bad.

I love the pictures. You have a great eye.
Tia

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Reply #48 - Jul 17^th, 2008 at 2:22pm

andrewjb wrote on Jul 14^th, 2008 at 6:14pm:

, i recon you should give up the fags ! nasty stuff, blocks your tubes.

Cigarettes maybe. Fags,,,, NEVER! Grin

Mel.. a little bit of very dark chocolate goes a long long way. and the next time you get the over whelming urge to smoke... just pick up your camera and take some photos... you do have a gift.

with warm regards,
Tony

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