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Milestones Yesterday was another milestone and I let it slip my mind. I have not smoked a cigarette in three years. When someone learns that you have successfully quit smoking they always say, “how did you do it?’ My method was out of the ordinary. Having spent some time planning and researching the addiction, I had learned that it takes 48 Hours for the body to completely metabolize the nicotine that remains in your system after the last drag. So I planned that I would smoke up to the final day (September 4, 2005) and then would embark upon a 2 day hike. Standing at the trail head, I took my time enjoying the
final cigarette and headed up Anthony Creek Trail out of Cades Cove. I stayed
that night at Mollies Ridge Shelter, fortunately enough with 8 other
non-smokers. On Day to I crossed Thunderhead and Rocky Top and headed towards
If you would like to quite smoking, here are a several links: Center for
Disease Control and Prevention If you chose to quite, it will be a matter of days that you realize the benefits. If you need a little support or ideas how to get started, let me know and I will be glad to help! Good Luck! |
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Solstices For the past couple of weeks the sun hasn’t been rising until close to 7 AM. Fall is right around the corner and the ride is about to be modified for the winter days. I am not looking forward to the cold weather. It is already chilly in the mornings and with the weight I have lost has gone the natural insulation with it. I am sure I will acclimate but I hate being cold! The next issue with the solstice change is the sun setting earlier and do I continue to ride my late day? I have lights but by October it will be too dark for that to be Safe! Once this happens, Tuesday will become a day in the indoor pool (not sure I shouldn’t be doing that anyway). News Haslam Appointed by Bush http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/sep/03/bush-appoints-knoxville-mayor/ |
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Times like this, even though tragic
and devastating, bond us together as neighbors Jerry Reed |
Long Weekend Long weekends always make it difficult to get motivated on the first day back. I lazied about longer than was desirable this morning but finally got going around 8 AM. I only had a few minutes to stretch before needing to get on the road. The morning rides are getting better and better concerning weather and temperatures. This morning though was perfect conditions for the maintenance crews that take care of the greenway. I lost a few minutes waiting on those guys to clear the way but I am glad that they do the great job that they do. It looks like it will be a humid ride home today but I am hoping that starting home at 7PM the worst will be over. News Jerry Reed Dies of complications from Emphysema http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Sep02/0,4670,ObitJerryReed,00.html |
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