Would you pay $100 for a pack of smokes?

**Madness** · 28th April 2012, 14:42

Originally Posted by Woodman

Smokers should be encouraged to join the fire brigade.

Because they really enjoy breathing in smoke it would save heaps on breathing apparatus.

I'm not sure many of us would pass the fitness test.

**Andy67** · 28th April 2012, 14:44

Originally Posted by Woodman

Smokers should be encouraged to join the fire brigade.

Because they really enjoy breathing in smoke it would save heaps on breathing apparatus.

Maybe mate , most wouldn't be nearly fit enough. It's not the smoke, it's the nicotine hit...

**scumdog** · 28th April 2012, 15:18

Originally Posted by Andy67

I am not convinced anyone really knows the true financial and social costs from smoking but either way it's encouraging to look at the kids of today and see how few of them are taking it up.I guess if I have to pay more to make this drug less accessible then so be it.

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Sadly what I've noticed is the do nothing-go nowhere's who are least likely to contribute much to society (not just financially) seem to have a higher percentage of smokers in their midst than the go to work and go to higher education types...just my 2-cent observation

**Madness** · 28th April 2012, 15:27

Image taken from http://tttt.ru/ There's some funky brands amongst that lot. Death is one I particularly like, although I suspect they taste like shit.

**Andy67** · 28th April 2012, 15:31

Originally Posted by scumdog

Sadly what I've noticed is the do nothing-go nowhere's who are least likely to contribute much to society (not just financially) seem to have a higher percentage of smokers in their midst than the go to work and go to higher education types...just my 2-cent observation

If you have financial trouble then you have a problem, if you smoke then you have 2 problems...

I don't run into that many CEOs smoking in doorways downtown. 70 well paid professionals in my office, one smoker.....used to be 2 but my buddy shifted.

Your observations echo mine.

**Andy67** · 28th April 2012, 15:48

Originally Posted by Madness

Image taken from http://tttt.ru/ There's some funky brands amongst that lot. Death is one I particularly like, although I suspect they taste like shit.

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Yep I'll take the death ones too, superior ironic theme. Who cares what they taste like if the price is right.

**Pussy** · 28th April 2012, 15:50

Originally Posted by Andy67

Your observations echo mine.

If you really committ yourself to it, it's not TOO difficult to quit. I used to go through 2 x 50 gram packets of tobacco a week. Decided I had enough. Kicked it in to touch. You do have to be 100% ready to do it, but.

**Andy67** · 28th April 2012, 15:59

Originally Posted by Pussy

If you really committ yourself to it, it's not TOO difficult to quit. I used to go through 2 x 50 gram packets of tobacco a week. Decided I had enough. Kicked it in to touch. You do have to be 100% ready to do it, but.

Far out mate you were a champion too. I'm hearing you, done them all (methods and meds) and the monster has always returned. Im not beaten yet though ....

**Pussy** · 28th April 2012, 16:17

Originally Posted by Andy67

Far out mate you were a champion too. I'm hearing you, done them all (methods and meds) and the monster has always returned. Im not beaten yet though ....

I still chew some gum. I tried a few times over the years, and always seemed to drift back in to it. But then got the REAL commitment. Been a few years now. I will NEVER have even 1 puff on a smoke again. At my old consumption, I would be shelling out about $115.00 per week including papers and filters. Bugger that!

**scumdog** · 28th April 2012, 16:19

Originally Posted by Pussy

I still chew some gum. I tried a few times over the years, and always seemed to drift back in to it. But then got the REAL commitment. Been a few years now. I will NEVER have even 1 puff on a smoke again. At my old consumption, I would be shelling out about $115.00 per week including papers and filters. Bugger that!

$115???

About 50+litres of petrol!

**Pussy** · 28th April 2012, 16:22

Originally Posted by scumdog

$115???

About 50+litres of petrol!

Exactly! Only one person in the team I work in smokes now. Looks a bit of a hassle to bugger off outside for a durry!
I have noticed the saving.

**Andy67** · 28th April 2012, 16:23

Originally Posted by Pussy

I still chew some gum. I tried a few times over the years, and always seemed to drift back in to it. But then got the REAL commitment. Been a few years now. I will NEVER have even 1 puff on a smoke again. At my old consumption, I would be shelling out about $115.00 per week including papers and filters. Bugger that!

Alan Carr ?

I spend a bit more than that ashamed to say.....

A few years is a good sold effort, I once cracked after 3 but sounds like you've got your head around it.

Cheers Andy

**Pussy** · 28th April 2012, 16:27

I did borrow the Alan Carr book... but didn't even open it. I was just ready. I still enjoy the aroma of Port Royal... but not enough to be tempted to start again.
I hope you can reach my level of bloody-mindedness! Happy to be a quit buddy if you want.

**Andy67** · 28th April 2012, 16:32

Originally Posted by Pussy

I did borrow the Alan Carr book... but didn't even open it. I was just ready. I still enjoy the aroma of Port Royal... but not enough to be tempted to start again.
I hope you can reach my level of bloody-mindedness! Happy to be a quit buddy if you want.

Thanks Pussy that's bloody decent of you.