A walk on the beach

A walk on the beach

As part of my stopping smoking, I am making an effort to get out more, the exercise and fresh air is good for…
Thinking of my next bike

Thinking of my next bike

Before passing my Direct Access test, I cast around for a motorbike that would be a good starter machine and needed a little…
Cessation clinic visit 3

Cessation clinic visit 3

Today was visit number three, which makes it day 12 smoke free. I wasnt stood waiting outside for it to open last week,…
Awake at 3am

Awake at 3am

I’m not sure if this is a continuing effect of the patches or something else, but here in the deepest darkest Britain, it…
Grammatically incorrect

Grammatically incorrect

I confess, my colon use isn’t perfect, as my wife will no doubt attest. And I have a problem with some periods. Other…
Samsung S860 and Kawasaki 500

Samsung S860 and Kawasaki 500

After finishing work the sun came out and I managed to get out for a little spin. It feels good too. Although I…
Pay apple in loose coins

Pay apple in loose coins

Years ago, my Dad had a disagreement with a mechanic who ripped him off. These were the days before the current culture of…
What's your strategy?

What’s your strategy?

At the start of this, I spent several weeks building myself up mentally to not smoking. Thoughts on health and wealth, things I…
My precious

My precious

Maybe I have watched LOTRs too many times. But the past few days, my precious (cigarettes) have been calling me. And it made…
Three minute warning

Three minute warning

Apparently, a craving for a smoke lasts between two and three minutes. I read this a while ago and decided I needed distraction…