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Getting the formalities out of the way...Stopping smoking...etc

Posted over 2 years ago
Hi. I'm new here. I'm originally from the USA, now residing in the UK. I'm a happily-married 39-year-old kid who enjoys most types of music.I stopped smoking three days ago and joined you Moggers shortly after that. Coincidence? Is Mogging destined to take the place of my recently banished nicotine habit? We'll see.I've done a couple of posts so far that have generated no interest whatsoever. HA! Maybe because I hadn't introduced myself? Maybe because my taste in music is crap. Oh well, I like what I like and I dislike what I dislike, often for quite irrational reasons. If I don't like what you like, I'm sure you won't take it personally...or maybe you will. I won't blame you, because I can be the same way. If someone criticises Joe Strummer, for instance, I will thoughtfully consider what they have to say and then mentally file them away under "Nutcases". Irrational, see? But I've rambled enough... In honour of my new healthy lifestyle: a live version of a Butthole Surfers fave. I hope you enjoy. :)
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Comments (18)

  1. B42
    B42 says Sorry about your less than stellar welcome to Mog, a lot of us used to go out of our way to make the newcomer feel at home but then the dam broke, and we seem to have forgotten our manners,...so, Welcome and enjoy your experience here. Share and be shared and yes the Butthole Surfers do rock, fun stuff. Good Luck with the cigs, that book everyone was talking about helped a lot of folks. Mog On!
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  2. mokeyjr
    mokeyjr says Thanks, B42. I didn't take it personally...I forgot my manners in not introducing myself. What's this book everyone was talking about? The gum I'm using has gotten me through these first couple of days, but I can use any help that's out there! Thanks again for the welcome!
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  3. B42
    B42 says Allen Carr's Easy Way To Stop Smoking Link
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  4. mokeyjr
    mokeyjr says Thanks for the link! I shall investigate further...
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  5. dermahrk
    dermahrk says I smoked for 15 years, quit for 17, smoked for two, and quit eight years ago. I strongly recommend the nicotine patch. It made it much easier to get through the crucial first two weeks. Once you hit two weeks it becomes easier. But I still would love to smoke and breathe deeply when I walk behind a smoker on the street. How could I start again after 17 years? Traveling on business with nothing to do at night but sit in the hotel bar with fellow travelers. That, and stupendous stupidity.... Anyhoo, yes, welcome. It helps to announce you're a newbie, as not only are new moggers starting all the time, but people frequently change their avatar. I often scan the avatar instead of the screen name. Interesting that you are a transplanted US citizen living over there. And obviously a fan of Little Britain. Though I live in the US, I subscribe to Brit music mags and read about the series in those, then rented the DVDs. Some very funny stuff, but the recently(?) released third season seemed to be their weakest.
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  6. mokeyjr
    mokeyjr says Hellooo, dermahrk! Thank you for the welcome! I'm finding that the nicotine gum is helping me with the cravings, but at certain times (after dinner, say) the habit kicks in and I just miss the "ritual"...I'm sure you know what I mean. I could have just as easily gone with the patch, but chose the gum for some reason. Oh well, it seems to be working...so far. Sounds like you've got it whipped, though. Gives me a bit of inspiration that it can be done! I think some of the shows over here are really good...much better than the US, in some cases. Little Britain really was hilarious the first couple of seasons, but I think you're right that they kind of lost their way a bit. The Office and Extras are really good, too. (I'm sure you know The Office...have you seen Extras? Really funny stuff.) I'd recommend The Mighty Boosh, too, if you're not already aware of that one. And don't you think the UK music mags are a helluva lot better? I mean, you can actually read about music! Who'da thunk it? Thanks again, and I'm sure we'll be seeing each other around.
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  7. dermahrk
    dermahrk says Oh, god, I am SO addicted to Brit Music mags - subscribe to MOJO, Q, The Word and Uncut and am now lusting after Record Collector. I also get Paste and Goldmine here in the states but, yes, the Brits have it down. Why the hell is the US stuck with effing Rolling Stone, Spin, teenybop and Metal magazines? I have no idea. Love Ricky Gervais and have seen all of the Brit (and none of the US) The Office, and most of Extras (waiting for it to come round again on HBO on Demand). The Mighty Boosh I have never heard of, and I will have to check Netflix for that. Oh, and dropping the nicotine CAN be done. I know at least one person who got dependent on the gum, then started on the smoking again, now does both! LOL!
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  8. mokeyjr
    mokeyjr says Yup, MOJO and Uncut are my absolute favorites...I notice you didn't mention the NME...what a crap magazine that is. Mighty Boosh can get a bit surreal, but it's hilarious if you like that sort of thing. Oh please don't let me get dependent on the gum!
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  9. burninghammer00
    burninghammer00 says a ween fan, good stuff!
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  10. goodmusiconly
    goodmusiconly says _"If someone criticises Joe Strummer, for instance, I will thoughtfully consider what they have to say and then mentally file them away under “Nutcases”_ ... hah! I agree wholeheartedly (click "here":http://mog.com/goodmusiconly/blog_post/84351). Sorry if we missed you the first time around, MOG is growing by leaps and bounds. But we're an accepting bunch, and you'll probably find it to be as addictive as nicotine, only healthier. Hello and Welcome!
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  11. Anonymous says ??yes?? .... I am an addict of MOG , so watch out! you may be also soon lol, it kinda grows on ya heh! Welcome! & Good for you on quiting! :D ??enjoyed the song!??
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  12. dermahrk
    dermahrk says Alas, no "Mighty Boosh" on Netflix. Have the shows been collected on DVD over there across the pond?
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  13. chucky
    chucky says Hey...welcome to mog. Used to be, we could catch each new person coming in the door and give them a warm welcome - now it's almost impossible. But, I do like your attitude:) I plan to stop smoking in 2 days (of course, I've planned to quit every few months for a year or so now..so). I'll keep my fingers crossed for both of us.
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  14. mokeyjr
    mokeyjr says Thanks so much to you all for the kind comments! And chucky...you can do it!
    Permalink posted 07/01/2007
  15. mokeyjr
    mokeyjr says Oh! And yes, gmo and FP111, I think I'm already addicted...I fell asleep last night thinking about what I want to write about next on here. That didn't take long...!
    Permalink posted 07/01/2007
  16. darmuzz
    darmuzz says kristiana posted a great video on this topic, see here: http://mog.com/kristiana/blog_post/65220
    Permalink posted 07/02/2007
  17. mokeyjr
    mokeyjr says Well, I've checked out kristiana's video post and I must say, darmuzz, that the last thing I need to see right now is a bunch of people enjoying smoking! lol :) Enjoyed the song, though! :)
    Permalink posted 07/02/2007
  18. deadmandeadman
    deadmandeadman says
    Permalink posted 07/02/2007

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