Yeah, I have PANIC IN THE YEAR ZERO on DVD. It's a SHTF classic. I wish they'd make a movie of ALAS, BABYLON, without changing the setting or the time period. Guess it's a bit late for that, though.
H + 62 hours, Sunday, 9:30 AM 10 Sep. Still playing the anticipation game --figuring ahead when I'd get a spike of craving because I'd always light up when doing that particular thing. Surprised me yesterday, though, when I got done erranding because all my errands are in places you can't smoke anyhow.
But on leaving the parking lot of the last place, on the way home, I suddenly patted my pocket for the pack. I hadn't anticipated that. I suddenly remembered I had a half pack in the glove box for emergencies. I grinned to myself and left them there. I figured by then I was strong enough to fight off that temptation. Will get rid of them later.
Still fighting that mechanical and taste habit of coffee going along with a cigarette. Also, having a cigarette when "sitting on the throne," if you get my drift without going all scatty-minded about it and without my going into details.
Watched some TV last night, found myself reaching over to my end-table for a cigarette at various moments.
Good movie with a crappy title: "Panic in Year Zero!," with Ray Milland. One of the early SHTF movies, describing the ordinary family's adaptation to a dog-eat-dog, eye-for-an-eye social situation after an atomic attack on the US. Very good psychological workup, especially regarding the wimminfolk becoming a little more hardhearted after seeing the realities of a dog-eat-dog social situation.
Reminded me of the immortal "a gun is just a tool, Marian" scene in the immortal "Shane."
"Panic in Year Zero!" is an unfortunate title because it resembles "Plan 9 From Outer Space," which was, maybe still is, at the top of the lists of Worst Movie Ever Made. "Panic" is very well done, directed by and starring Ray Milland.
Anyhow, after realizing the "reaching to the end-table" reflex during the TV commercials, I made a game out of that, too. "Aha ! A commercial. I'm going to take a sip of coffee, put the cup back on the table, and grope around for my cigarettes."
And then laughing in triumph over the fact that I didn't have any. Ta-Rah !
And Ta-Rah, it looks like I'm over the hump.
And as soon as I post this, I'm gonna want to reach for a cigarette because I finished a task. But hold my coffee and watch this.
Terry
REF:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_in_Year_Zero!
I started all this at 192.5 lb, hope I don't gain too much during this process.
Terry
Nope, 21 days to to get it out of your system.
And yes, No one expects the Spanish Inquisition !!!
Found a pack with four left in it. Dipped them in the toilet and discarded them.
Almost a week now.
Have to watch I don't knock my halo askew going through doors.
On the other hand, I've screwed up a coupe of mental tasks. I wonder if there's some kind of effect on mental acuity due to the rather substantial metabolic changes, or are I just getting stoopit?
On the other hand, I've screwed up a couple of mental tasks. I wonder if there's some kind of effect on mental acuity due to the rather substantial metabolic changes, or are I just getting stoopit?
What are the Blood Mines of Boulder?
Boulder, CO?
Stretching it a bit, it sounds like police work?
Actually, it's surprising how much this little blog-thread is helping
Celery for the WIN !!!??? Could not find under that name. Do you mean veggie snacks? (Thinly sliced veggies fried/baked to crispness?)
Another good snack are Veggie Straws.
Today is: 9/23/2017 "The first day I stopped smoking was:" 11/1/2006 "Number of non-smoking days:" 3,979 "Number of non-smoking years:" 10.90 Birthday: You don't Current Age is: Need to know |
Today is: 9/23/2017
"The first day I stopped smoking was:" 3/15/2000
"Number of non-smoking days:" 6401
"Number of non-smoking years:" 17.5369863
Not including the occasional cigar or pipe.
I might also recommend getting the carpets and furniture cleaned to get rid of the stale smoke smell.