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Old 09-21-2007, 12:19 PM
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Smoking, do you do it?

Do you smoke?

It does not matter for
If I am bored...etc.
When I am nervy...etc.

Its either yes or no.
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Old 09-21-2007, 12:23 PM
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Nope....quit 11 years ago.....hope it was soon enough.
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Old 09-21-2007, 12:32 PM
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It really depends, each ciggy takes 15 minutes off your life span.. How many did u smoke?
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Old 09-22-2007, 08:01 AM
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Yes, I smoke around 30 to 40 cigarettes a day and have done since I was about 15 years old.

There is no disputing the fact that smoking is bad for you(hell, life is bad for you lol). However, to suggest in a factual way, that each cigarette knocks 15 minutes off your life is absurd.

As an example: My father who is 78 years old has smoked around 40 cigarettes a day since he was fifteen. If you care to do the calculations(I have) That means he`s lost 26 years off of his life thus far. I have serious doubts that had he not smoked, he could be expected to live to being 104 years old.

Sweeping statements seldom hold true, or in this case, even make much sense.

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Old 09-22-2007, 10:08 AM
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Just a bad habit.
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:36 PM
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what i want to know is how does howard have time to do all he does on here then step outside 30-40 times a day
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:54 PM
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ahh, that's what i was thinking i'd hate to have to go outside that many times every day, especially in good old british weather
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:56 PM
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Yeah, the weather is absolutely crap at the moment. High winds and torrential rain. Hell, I doub`t I`d even be able to light the damn things lol.

Regards Howard
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:58 PM
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Does the occasional cigar count as smoking?
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Old 09-24-2007, 01:02 PM
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Yes, I reckon it does mate.

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Old 09-24-2007, 01:06 PM
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Yeah I smoke, about a 1/2 pack a day.
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Old 09-24-2007, 01:09 PM
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Yes, I reckon it does mate.

Regards Howard
Blast! ...I voted wrong
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Old 09-24-2007, 01:11 PM
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No worries, I`ll alter the vote accordingly mate.

Regards Howard

Edit: Done.
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Old 09-24-2007, 01:46 PM
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Hell, Smoking is BAD. No doubt about that, But I don't understand why People like "God of Mana" get offended if other people do it? I mean, its become socially unacceptable to smoke IN FRONT of other people, and smokers don't seem to have a problem, so whats the issue? For some people, smoking relieves stress and such. I say, If smokers decide to smoke, so be it. Hey, if they want to choose to lose 10 years or whatever so be it, It's not as if everyone who smokes is a bad person, it's just a choice or habit. Thats My Opinion. And Howard is a GOD! :P
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Old 09-24-2007, 01:59 PM
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Yeah, the weather is absolutely crap at the moment. High winds and torrential rain. Hell, I doub`t I`d even be able to light the damn things lol.
You just need one of these:

Windmill Windproof & Stormproof Lighter
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Old 09-24-2007, 02:02 PM
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Lol, cheers mate. I already have a Zippo that`s pretty good at lighting in the wind, but the torrential rain we`ve had today is a complete no no. It just makes `em soggy and hard to light.

Regards Howard
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Old 09-24-2007, 03:38 PM
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Howard, I got a lighter that will still light in wind or if wet. I think it's a military based design or something. Has a ruberrized case and looks very much like the yellow one Dave posted above but is dark grey.
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Old 09-24-2007, 03:49 PM
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No smoking for myself. But I do have habits that are just as costly. Like reaching my hand into my case. Couldnt that kill me tomorrow if I touched or did something wrong. I mean, highly unlikely with the way boards are designed today. But what if I was screwing on my case side, pressed too hard and the screwdrive slipped passed the fan and into that plugged in 1kw powersupply, ooops. I'd rather have a smoke than for that to happen.

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Old 09-24-2007, 03:53 PM
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Hell, Smoking is BAD. No doubt about that, But I don't understand why People like "God of Mana" get offended if other people do it? I mean, its become socially unacceptable to smoke IN FRONT of other people, and smokers don't seem to have a problem, so whats the issue? For some people, smoking relieves stress and such. I say, If smokers decide to smoke, so be it. Hey, if they want to choose to lose 10 years or whatever so be it, It's not as if everyone who smokes is a bad person, it's just a choice or habit. Thats My Opinion. And Howard is a GOD! :P
Just stating the obvious here: I can understand why people get offended when others smoke in front of them. Second-hand smoke can cause cancer. Also, cigarettes, unlike alcohol, have a strong odor that is unpleasant to some. Aversion to smokers in this light is not unlike aversion to people who fart excessively in front of others.
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Old 09-24-2007, 06:42 PM
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Whats the point in making a thread about smoking and then slagging off poeple who do??

It's like saying "I want an arguement"!!

Just seems a rather pointless thing to do to me, anyone else feel the same?
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