I smoked 1 1/2 to 2 packs a day for about 16 years. I had been thinking of quitting when one day my son told me he wanted me to quit so I did not die, he was 8 at the time. How could I ignore that. Also at the same time my son came to me with that, where I work they had a contest for everyone who quit smoking by Christmas '04 they would give us $500, it was a win win all the way around.

I can proudly say that I have been cigarette free for over 2 years now despite the fact that my wife still to this day continues to smoke around me!!!!

I must say that that was the best decision I have ever made in my lify. I feel SOOOOO much better now. Gone is the chronic coughing and illnesses.

I just started smoking sticks about 6 months ago. I only smoke them outside and away from my son. I must admit that I do enjoy a good stick, a Killian's beer or pretty much anything Sam Adams and a book out on the back porch.