Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
basskisser wrote:
Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

I stopped smoking cigars for a couple of years and hated every minute
of it. Finally, I quit even trying - it's ingrained in my soul.


That's called addiction. I know, I was there. When I quit smoking, with
the aids to help, after the pills they gave me were over, I craved a
smoke for a couple of years after. Still, even though it stinks
horribly, and I can tell a person smokes no matter how careful they are
to not get it on there clothes, etc., I sometimes see someone light up
after a meal or something, and I think, damn that would be nice. It's a
fleeting moment these days, however, and I never give in.

I haven't smoked in many many years, and yet I still get cravings when I
see someone light up after a mean or catch a whiff of fresh smoke
walking outside.

I think the smell of smoke on someone who has been smoking smells like
****, but I still like the smell of a cigarette. It shows you how
strong the addiction is.

It amazes me how much a hate the smell, but like you, every once in
awhile, someone will light one up, and I'll think, damn, that would be
nice...
But, the more years behind me, the easier it gets to not do that...