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    Quote Posted by Calz (here)
    Good job Playdo!!!




    I smoked heavily for 10 years and quit over 20 years ago.

    Hardest thing I ever did.


    ... now if I could only ditch the drinkies ...
    Did the first 10 years after full stop suffice to recover from damage done in the 10 years prior to that?

    You don't have to answer that if you don't feel like it. Just curious...

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    Quote Posted by Violet (here)

    Did the first 10 years after full stop suffice to recover from damage done in the 10 years prior to that?
    Not sure to what extent but I am not aware of any ongoing lung issues and I am now 58.

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    This is appropriate for the present war energy and the "memes" being plastered all over the world.

    "Lay Down Your Truth and Check Your Weapons
    The Next Voice You Hear Will Be Your OWN"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhS69C1tr0w

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    Had an hour ground delay at the airport and finally made it to the connecting airport only to miss my next flight. The wait was another three hours. I found a bar without a television to wait in and read. Thought I would check my e-mails and PA using my phone (wifi turned off) and got hi-jacked by snoopy the drone. I clicked on my Internet icon and a WiFi connection box popped up.... One of the wireless network connections said FBI DRoNE SURVEILLANCE I clicked on it and then it asked to cancel or for a password....

    Snoopy
    http://blog.hotspotshield.com/2014/0...nd-steal-data/







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    Quote Posted by Violet (here)

    Did the first 10 years after full stop suffice to recover from damage done in the 10 years prior to that?
    Not sure to what extent but I am not aware of any ongoing lung issues and I am now 58.
    That's good to hear Calz. It was just the opposing time spans that interested me.

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    There are currently 12 users browsing this thread. (1 members and 11 guests) ??? Fascinating







    PD: anyone from the NSA?



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    Quote Posted by Calz (here)
    Quote Posted by Violet (here)

    Did the first 10 years after full stop suffice to recover from damage done in the 10 years prior to that?
    Not sure to what extent but I am not aware of any ongoing lung issues and I am now 58.
    On the subjects of chain smoking and buyiong mountains, here's a lady whose husband couldn't stop and who is going to be in a position to buy up every mountain chain on the planet:

    http://www.theguardian.com/business/...ges-in-florida


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    A friend of mine sent this video to me, and I found it very provocative. It resonates with me, as those of us who are awake and aware DO live in constant, total amazement. We are both amazed that the universe is as beautiful as it is, and that humanity has gotten to the current condition it is. Enjoy!

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    Lovin' It Samwise, Thanks!!!

    After late last year and this early year going-ons in my life I can be nothing but grateful and live each day much as Meg espouses in that scene!

    When Folks ask me 'how are you?'
    I usually respond that 'I cannot put it into words' : )

    Alot of people smile big...Others ask 'is that good or bad?'
    I simply respond 'it is great, unbelievably great' : )
    ...and more smiles come!

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    Walked into Market Basket today to find many of the produce aisles completely barren, with the rest of the store's stock slowly dwindling. There were about half as many people there in a typically busy store.

    Apparently warehouse workers are on strike against the firing of a CEO in the family-owned business. The former CEO supported higher wages for employees and lower prices for customers, while his cousin, the new CEO, is more profit-minded.

    It was an eerie scene, to say the least...






    (not my pictures)
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    While visiting a botanical garden today, I was surprised to find these three very rare evergreen saplings. My pictures aren't great, but here are Araucaria montana, Araucaria luxurians, and Araucaria scopulorum. I couldn't help but think of one of the Villagers......
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    Thank you so much Playdo By a rare chance, I happen to be up in the middle of the night with intercostal pains that are hurting my lungs. Too much gardening I reckon, cutting back some excessive luxurians of some sort. Maybe I can get some rest after this.


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    Soulagement, soulagement, bon nuit!

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    Merci mon ami.


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    Spread the smiles.

    "When you've seen beyond yourself, then you may find, peace of mind is waiting there." ~ George Harrison

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    FYI: from SpiritWind

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    Can't believe I'm posting here again and asking for prayers and healing but I am. My daughter in law is in the hospital at only 27 weeks along in her pregnancy. She lost the twin much earlier on in her pregnancy, but now her water broke yesterday and could be delivering today, possibly by C-section. Baby is only approximately 2lbs. so it's going to be a touchy situation. Mom has a couple of health conditions that make her a high risk, so very worried (even though I know it don't do no good) for both baby and momma. Sending all the healing and prayers I can but could always use more. Thank you.
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    Default Re: Here and Now...What's Happening?

    Major improvements here at Miami airport.
    No more endless lines at Immigration, as they have installed a bunch of self service kiosks for US citizens
    and ESTA travelers (European passport holders...like myself.)
    Now off to find lunch...and IF I can find an organic salad I'm I'm ready to switch sides and join the "enemy".
    Oh, and I am getting used to TSA Pre-check as well...no more taking off shoes, or unpacking the laptops.
    Someone out there is reconsidering their 'torture the masses' agenda.
    Just thought I'd share the good news.

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    You guys are pretty amazing. I get up feeling unwell at 4 am, and someone is already onto my case
    Feeling much better now, thanks everyone, but not too comfortable slumped at the keyboard - which is what the gardening was supposed to remedy

    Great to hear of improvements at Miami Airport. We will really be in business when they start advertising for an artist to redo Denver.


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