tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35136026.post2703071418082090664..comments2023-10-24T05:05:24.143-07:00Comments on BULLET HOLES IN THE MAILBOX: WITHIN ME AND WITHOUT MEBulletholeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09331404499950190378noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35136026.post-62078802655256714142011-04-05T07:47:53.444-07:002011-04-05T07:47:53.444-07:00I try to keep quiet on this subject because I am p...I try to keep quiet on this subject because I am pretty rabid about not smoking (yes, I am an ex-smoker) and really, no one wants to hear it. What I do want to say is...this is a great post and I am very happy that you quit smoking.SLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35136026.post-86248123316224708192011-04-05T05:49:46.122-07:002011-04-05T05:49:46.122-07:00we have a similar no smoking policy that requires ...we have a similar no smoking policy that requires people travel about a quarter of a mile away to smoke because our campus extends so far in every direction, but people have figured out how to work around it, and the staff has kind of developed a "live and let die" attitude.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327252538392499508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35136026.post-44284351118494361442011-04-04T23:14:12.147-07:002011-04-04T23:14:12.147-07:00Aren't you also playing tennis and bowling and...Aren't you also playing tennis and bowling and getting cracked in the clavicles by softballs too? These are all activities which require breathing.<br /><br />It's funny: At work, they thought they were doing something really progressive by pouring a sidewalk and a concrete slab some distance from the plant so they can move the smoke shack away from the entrance to the building. They were quite proud of themselves for taking such bold action. Then I pointed out that the alcoa plant I used to work at went completely tobacco free. We weren't even allowed to smoke or chew in our cars; we had to drive off premises (I did not smoke so I stayed in the break room eating sugary snacks). That was ten years ago, and no one quit his job over it. Several people did quit smoking though!Dave Renfrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298793531156100705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35136026.post-34724354761096079082011-04-04T19:26:08.263-07:002011-04-04T19:26:08.263-07:00Kim, I've heard of a few people that seemed to...Kim, I've heard of a few people that seemed to have "just stopped" the way we did, but not many.<br />Martijn, do you suppose those guys know how stupid they look?<br />Anita, i'll put it back up tomorrow maybe. Sometimes I try to do posts frommemory and then check my facts after I posted and find I was either mixed up or just plain crazy.bulletholeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681107556161747976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35136026.post-44262516187385762132011-04-04T14:51:05.634-07:002011-04-04T14:51:05.634-07:00I was going to leave a comment on the post that li...I was going to leave a comment on the post that linked to your credit card collection story but now I can't find it. I wonder if that is still true about the auto-dialers not being able to hang up first. You can bet I'm going to test that theory on the next rude sales person that interrupts my day! <br /><br />Good for you on the smoking! (and I must say you were a cute one back in high school)AnitaNHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281423600715775887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35136026.post-47504004623166865762011-04-04T07:24:00.076-07:002011-04-04T07:24:00.076-07:00Same here (what Kim said). The 3-piece suited exec...Same here (what Kim said). The 3-piece suited executive smoking outside while freezing winds are rushing through their ribs is a wonderful image.<br /><br />Too bad my own boss is such an asshole that he just doesn't care about the smoking laws, nor about my health, so he just continus to smoke inside, the bastard...<br /><br />Hey Steve. Keep strong!Martijnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098980192737397708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35136026.post-31946924418253732842011-04-02T20:25:36.817-07:002011-04-02T20:25:36.817-07:00We used to say "its light up time. If you ain...We used to say "its light up time. If you ain't got em bum em cuz its light up time." My deliverance from ciggies is quite like yours. The desire was just gone. That was nine years ago. I think addicts who have been released from an addiction are among the few who can attest to the existence of miracles. <br />You're right that Raleighs we naaaaasty. The equivalent of drinking Rye whiskey.<br />Thanks for another delightful trip into your past Mr BH.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327252538392499508noreply@blogger.com