smoker or non-smoker?

so are you a smoker or non-smoker

smoker

i did quit for a while, but had a really bad start at the beginning of last year. but plan to quit after the move

Proud to be a non smoker, I've never had a cigarette (or anything else you might smoke).

Smoker lol keep thinking of quiting but i do like smoking.

michelle

I do lol, if i got to the point where i didnt like smoking i would be able too pack it in straight away lol but i like smoking and its not too exspensive cos i smoke rollies.
Do you smoke steve??

packed up for over 2 years now

Nice one. a work mate has packed up and she puts the money she would spend on fags in a jar saved £160 in about 4 weeks

Smoker, bought an electronic cigarette but dint think I will be using it

patchy and sweets help me packing up

Done patches, done everything, thi king of the stuff that you spray in your mouth haven't tried that

i enjoy sitting outside on a morning with my coffee and my cig listening to the world go by. itsbetter in the summer but i dont mind any weather. i like to have a smoke when i have alcohol. coffee and alcohol wouldnt be the same and i would be misserable without either and i refuse to lead a misserable life so i will continue to smoke and not be ashamed or let anyone else bother me. as i said on here there is no worse anti smoker than an ex smoker and my brother in law is just one of those people. the obnoxious arrogant pig

Smoker also, I enjoy it if I'm honest and don't want to give up!

Non smoker never touched one

_julie_ wrote:i enjoy sitting outside on a morning with my coffee and my cig listening to the world go by. itsbetter in the summer but i dont mind any weather. i like to have a smoke when i have alcohol. coffee and alcohol wouldnt be the same and i would be misserable without either and i refuse to lead a misserable life so i will continue to smoke and not be ashamed or let anyone else bother me. as i said on here there is no worse anti smoker than an ex smoker and my brother in law is just one of those people. the obnoxious arrogant pig

Julie same I could not have out it better

Non smoker here. Never had never will smoke anything. I am suprised at how close the poll is though.

put non smoker but was on 25-30 a day untill 2 weeks ago but will deff not be starting again can feel the diff in health already

go non-smokers

How did you stop warren

Good for you Wazza, it takes a lot of commitment I know. My Dad smoked for about 40 years and packed up it can be done.

At one time all my family, Mum, Dad and all 3 brothers were smokers I am the only member of my family never to have done it. I think they have all stopped now though.

Stopped 25 years ago ,If i hadnt i would have stopped now after watching my mother in law die of lung cancer ,its a horrible way to die.SO ALL YOU SMOKERS STOP YOU ARE KILLING YOURSELVES,sorry if im preaching!

non smoker

I am non- smoker of 11 years now

Smoker ... have smoke since I was 12 gave up last year for nearly a year,wish I never took it back up

Non smoker. Used to have the odd few in uni but I never bought my own. Have nothing agaisnt smoking, I find it a very interesting occupation. I love drawing people smoking.
I think smoking is what sets us apart from the animals. Its just-so unnatural isn't it? People who get all preachy about it should get off their high horses. Pollution from cars is far worse then anyones cigarette smoke.
If I didn't have such a weak chest I might take it up as a hobby just to irritate people.

Smoker but only first thing in the morning and when I drink

Smoker. I had stopped for 8 years then started again 3 years ago. was going through a hard time and thought I could have one or two.....Mad at myself cause it's been a lot harder this time trying to stop

non smoker - tried it when I was in my teens but always hated it.

besides I'd never live it down if I did smoke because my parents used to smoke when I was a kid and my brother and I nagged and nagged at them to stop (we were only about 6 and 8 years old) until they finally quit cold turkey for us. (suppose I did them a favour really!)

russdogmum wrote:non smoker - tried it when I was in my teens but always hated it.

besides I'd never live it down if I did smoke because my parents used to smoke when I was a kid and my brother and I nagged and nagged at them to stop (we were only about 6 and 8 years old) until they finally quit cold turkey for us. (suppose I did them a favour really!)

when my son was about 8 his teacher told the class that they all had to make a sign. when they were done they were put up on the wall outside the class for all to see. my son being the nice lad he is did a big A4 size no smoking sign

for all you none smokers good on you cos i know a lot of us smikers wish we had never started. i might be able to enjoy hat coffee and drink without one if i hadnt given in to peer pressure at school. all you ex smokers well done keep up the good work just dont get complacent or overly judgemental and for all you smokers. well see you in the smokers shelter outside

lynne wrote:How did you stop warren

thing is kids have been hassling me for ages to quit and my oldest actually bought me these filter things to put on the tip of your ciggie and i was tottaly shocked how much tar and crap was in ever cig
and it made it an easy decision to make

CatStina wrote:Proud to be a non smoker, I've never had a cigarette (or anything else you might smoke).

I've never smoked although all my family did. My oh has also never smoked (thank god) but both his parents died from smoking related cancer.

xXxshelly_stanliexXx wrote:Smoker lol keep thinking of quiting but i do like smoking.

That's what I don't understand. Smoking makes you cough, makes your fingers & teeth yellow, makes your breath & clothes smell & gives you cancer...........and you smoke because........?

my step mums aunt died of lung cancer and never touched a cigarette in her life. but i started at school because my mates and family all smoked. but hope to quit soon as i move

steve76 wrote:my step mums aunt died of lung cancer and never touched a cigarette in her life. but i started at school because my mates and family all smoked. but hope to quit soon as i move

Sure, you can get lung cancer (same as any cancer) without smoking, but my oh's parents died from a cancer that is only caused by smoking. What a waste - both were still relatively young. His mum was onlt 10 years older than I am now.

sorry to hear that. my wifes family on her mum's side have for generations have never made it past 66 due to cancer, we are hoping now her mum has been given the all clear, she'll be the first to make it past this as she turns 66 this year

That's so sad.

I know you can always justify whatever you want to believe (ie my gran smoked for many years & lived till she was nearly 100), but the facts really do speak for themselves. Even if you forget the health implications, why on earth do you want to smell like an ash tray?

i totally agree, and want to quit but right now things are a little tense, and as soon as i'm away from here(my home town) i fully intend to quit and never look back

Caryll wrote:

CatStina wrote:Proud to be a non smoker, I've never had a cigarette (or anything else you might smoke).

I've never smoked although all my family did. My oh has also never smoked (thank god) but both his parents died from smoking related cancer.

xXxshelly_stanliexXx wrote:Smoker lol keep thinking of quiting but i do like smoking.

That's what I don't understand. Smoking makes you cough, makes your fingers & teeth yellow, makes your breath & clothes smell & gives you cancer...........and you smoke because........?

I smoke because i like it the day i decide i hate smoking i will give up.

My nans 91 shes smoked bascially all her life smokes over 20 cigs a day has she got anything wrong with her not a thing she lives at home by herself and her dog and has no problems.

Personally i think our cards our dealt us when were born i know we can "reduce" risks of stuff happening but i personally think whatevers gonna happen too us will happen however many precautions we take too avoid it. you only live once so for me i do what i enjoy and smokings one of the things i enjoy at this moment in my life.

true, an old man on the tv not long back put drinking brandy every day down to living to over 105

Non-smoker but honestly wasn't ever drawn to it. Tried cigars, they don't do anything for me. I'd rather have a beer. My grandmother smoked until she got emphasima but she smoked non-stop and still lived till her late 80s. When I was a kid, we could smell her letters before getting all the way to the mailbox! I do love the smell of a good pipe!

non-smoker... never even tried it. The smell drives me insane.

smoker I am afraid !! but I do enjoy my ciggie >

My husband is a smoker. He gives up and then starts again. I wish he would just stop forever I get worried. He hates the "born-again-non-smokers" as well. He tries so hard and just falters at the last hurdle. However, there are strict rules... he ALWAYS must smoke outside, NEVER in our car and is responsible for making sure there are NO butts lying around! My house and car will not be an ash tray and while I understand and respect his right as an adult to smoke my right is not to be a passive smoker as I really can't stand the smell.

I'd just really like someone to explain to me why they want to smell of stale tobacco?

I don't think smokers fully realise how horrible that smells!

Another smoker here. I started in my 20s I enjoy smoking and have no intentions for giving up. Hubby and I both smoke and don't have children.

My GP doesn't mind that I smoke because, I have a degnerative condtion. My consultant gave me 15 years to live at the age of 35. So odds are smoking isn't going to have any impact on how long I live. So I'm going to carry on.

Non smoker

My Oh is an ex smoker of 12 years he gave up as my son has asthma

we unfortunately lost my mother in law at the age of 69 emphasima she smoked easily 25 a day

Felt good to be able to select the non smoker.
and also very greatful there isn't any polls on smack heads

was you a smack head blue?

what do you mean by was?