Can't help but notice, the Lounge doesn't have it's own smoking thread.

[Robb]

Smoking is pretty bad for you.

It does make you look cool, to some people.

Others see you smoking and want to throw insults your way.

Smoking makes you feel good. Nonsmokers forget that.

Quitting smoking reduces your risk of all kinds of diseases.

Nicotine makes you smarter, briefly, if you've had some before.

Many former smokers are more annoying than they were when they smoked.

Second-hand smoke is bad for you. Of course, first-hand is too.

Taxes on cigs are quite high, especially compared to fossil fuels, which aren't taxed much in this country, relatively speaking.

People shouldn't have to breathe other people's smells, in general.

I don't know anyone who actually found Joe Camel enticing.

...Did I miss anything? :popcorn:

[flvegan]

1. It's great coupled with breastfeeding.

Mom smokes while kiddo feeds. If junior won't take the nipple, maybe he takes a toke. Either way, at least he shuts the hell up so I can enjoy my Pasta Clamato at the Olive Garden.

[Robb]

4. EVERYTHING's great coupled with breastfeeding

That's just a given.

[mwdem]

2. You missed nothing of importance, and where the hell have you been?

...just asking.

[billyskank]

3. A few weeks ago I tried

the evil weed again. :smoke: Just a one-off. It was the first time I had smoked since I gave up ciggies in March 2003. On the very first inhale, I went "ooowwwwwwww!"

It didn't work any more. The lungs wouldn't have it. They said, what the fuck do you think you're doing? :shrug:

[Jamastiene]

5. That's a good thing.

I'm entertaining the idea of quitting, but just 10 minutes without one makes me edgy and clumsy and nervous. I may have to psyche myself up to quit. It's a good thing that you couldn't start back. It'll make you healthier.

Btw, I've missed you. :hug: