Still going strong here with the not-smoking thing. I'm using patches; I gave up successfully for three years on these previously so I know they work for me. So rather than having to deal with the physical side (receptors roaring "GIMME!') I only have to deal with the mental side, but that's arguably harder. It's an interesting battle: I know I don't want to smoke, and I'm determined to do it, but every now and then an insidious mental whisper prefixes thoughts like "I'll just hop out an have a ciggie before I..." Still, that's to be expected since it's a pretty major change to routine/habits.

The patches are driving me a wee bit batty since they're theoretically slightly more nicotine than I'd get smoking the amount I used to, just have to wait for the body to adjust. Everyone's been very supportive, especially Kathy - thank you all!

...and do you think I could find the image of Krusty the clown covered in patches saying to Sideshow Mel "I think there's a space on my butt"?