do you smoke?

[LMS]

do you or your dh smoke?

[khanson]

Neither of us smoke...now. I made Will quit when we were first dating. I told him that I wouldn't date or kiss a smoker (I had 2 grandparents die from smoking/lung cancer). He practically quit cold turkey. I *tried* smoking once when I was a teenager - I just took one drag off one cig. I was so disgusted I never did it again. Even the smell of smoke makes me nauseaus to this day.

[TaivensMama]

neither of us smoke...dh did in his younger years but has not in years...

[Luckylove]

I smoked a pack a day from about 14y/o to 18 y/o. Dustin never smoked.

[Lynette]

Oh heck no! When I was a kid my mom, dad, and stepmom all used to smoke in the house, in the car with windows closed and I shudder to think how much I freaking reeked for years without realizing it. Gross! Yeah, I tried it a couple of times when I was a teen to look cool but that was it.

[Lisa]

No, the smell makes me sick. I tried it once as a teenager and was sick for the entire day.

[Lorah]

HELL NO!!! Neither of us smoke! Never have! ohhh I should add that neither of us has ever smoked pot either...NOPE not a once! Can you believe it?!?!

Well, Dh will have a cigar once in a blue moon, but then I don't really count that because it is not regualr, and really all it seems he is doing is sucking on the stupid thing...lol.

All three of my brothers smoke though...it is sooo gross!!!! I don't let them touch Mav or touch anything in my house if I can smell it on them.

[Kellie_MO5]

Nope, NEVER smoked (cigarettes... :blush ) ... both my parents and my sis used to smoke (they all quit a few years ago) but I was the one who had to bleach the walls every few weeks, and THAT job sucked (esp since we lived in a fairly large house) and it was then that I vowed NEVER to smoke.. if it does that to walls, imagine what it does to your lungs! *shiver*

[Juls318]

Never, never, never.... Grew up with smoking all around me and just HATED it! I can hardly stand to be around it now but luckily that is a rare occasion. It makes my thoart hurt, my eyes burn, and I hate it when my clothes and hair smell like it. Yucky!

[Tracee]

Neither of us smoke. I just don't understand smokers. Especially smokers with kids.

[christinichka]

My husband smoked way before we dated. Then after we got married a few months into marriage had a break down and bought some cigs thinking it'd just be a one time thing to calm him down and he hasn't stoped since....going on 2 years of smoking now. It's awful. I HATE IT! It is the worst habit and so stinky. Luckily he does it outside but it brings all that nasty smell in when he comes in anyways, I mean nothing like a walking ash tray. He knows how I feel. But he says it doesn't smell when I am like oh you STINK, he just can't smell it anymore like I do. I think it's so offensive! He quit for 3 months earlier this year but took it up again. He wants to quit but I don't think has gotten to the breaking point yet. He uses it to relieve stress and depression issues.

[TaivensMama]

HELL NO!!! Neither of us smoke! Never have! ohhh I should add that neither of us has ever smoked pot either...NOPE not a once! Can you believe it?!?!

Well, Dh will have a cigar once in a blue moon, but then I don't really count that because it is not regualr, and really all it seems he is doing is sucking on the stupid thing...lol.

All three of my brothers smoke though...it is sooo gross!!!! I don't let them touch Mav or touch anything in my house if I can smell it on them.

I think there are a few others that have not smoked pot either...I havn't, my sister, her husband, If I remember correctly Jackie hasn't either...so I can believe it...I used to think I was like the only one on the planet haha...but I have come to find a lot of people who never have...

[Lynette]

I think there are a few others that have not smoked pot either...I havn't, my sister, her husband, If I remember correctly Jackie hasn't either...so I can believe it...I used to think I was like the only one on the planet haha...but I have come to find a lot of people who never have...

I did a few times as a teenager and once as an adult but if it doesn't become an addiction, I don't think it is a big deal, kind of like occasional drinking and they should just legalize it already because the resulting crime is the big deal.

[Lorah]

I think there are a few others that have not smoked pot either...I havn't, my sister, her husband, If I remember correctly Jackie hasn't either...so I can believe it...I used to think I was like the only one on the planet haha...but I have come to find a lot of people who never have...

AWESOME!!! I thought I was the only one too!!!! Everyone gave us the hardest time about not trying it..... like it is some rite of passage or something dumb like that....

Cool to know that dh and I aren't alone. :)

[LMS]

I think there are a few others that have not smoked pot either...I havn't, my sister, her husband, If I remember correctly Jackie hasn't either...so I can believe it...I used to think I was like the only one on the planet haha...but I have come to find a lot of people who never have...
:yeah
I'm BIG anti-drug

[Lorah]

:yeah
I'm BIG anti-drug

So are we!!!!

Again, so glad to know we aren't alone!!!!

[Lynette]

Again, so glad to know we aren't alone!!!!

Oh geez, who says, "Woohoo! Go heroin!" :lol So if pot were legal, how is it any different than alcohol??

[meeg124]

[QUOTE=Lynette;63580]Oh heck no! When I was a kid my mom, dad, and stepmom all used to smoke in the house, in the car with windows closed and I shudder to think how much I freaking reeked for years without realizing it. Gross! QUOTE]

:yeah Both of my parents were heavy smokers and GROSS is an apt way to describe how I feel about it. I remember one of classmates asking me if my parents smoked and I wondered how she knew... because I smelled so bad from their disgusting habit! My mom quit smoking when I was 16... she was smoking 4 packs a day!!! and she quit cold turkey. Now she has COPD and can barely breathe and is almost to the point of needing oxygen all the time. Scott's parents smoked (his mom still does) and he feels the same way about it.

[Tracee]

Oh geez, who says, "Woohoo! Go heroin!" :lol So if pot were legal, how is it any different than alcohol??

I think pot is safer than alcohol. I've only smoked 4 few times and it hasn't been in about 8 years or so. I never really got into it, BUT I think it's LESS harmful than alcohol. I think the only reason it's illegal is because there's no real way to tax it....it's too easy to grow and harvest on your own. Cigarettes and alcohol on the other hand are super easy to tax because they're such a pain to produce...not many home tobacco growers out there, plus all the additives they put in them to make them taste the way they do....

[Lorah]

Oh geez, who says, "Woohoo! Go heroin!" :lol So if pot were legal, how is it any different than alcohol??

heheeh well....I hope no one says: "Woohoo! Go heroin!" YIKES!

And for the record if pot were legal....I still would NOT do it..... the risk of lung cancer aside...there are too many other factors that I would rather not mess with....like my brain chemistry..

Granted they both have addictive properties. There are still many differences between pot and alcohol. And I know the arguement that for some there is no difference in the way it affects them true... I'll not argue that.

I think I'll leave it at that 'cause I don't see a need for a debate and I know it is a touchy subject the whole Alcohol Vs. Pot thing....

[Kellie_MO5]

Uh, I just wanted to add that I only smoked pot a couple times when I was 15... LOL, was just trying to be as honest with the smoking question as I could... :bag (and am also very big on the whole anti drug campaign)

[Luckylove]

Oh geez, who says, "Woohoo! Go heroin!" :lol So if pot were legal, how is it any different than alcohol??

:yeah

and what about medical pot?

I guess I dont see the big deal. Big drugs like meth, heroin, coke, x, ya I see that but pot as recreational use and not an addiction doesnt seem all that bad to me. I guess I just grew up in a different atmosphere. It wasn't condoned but you certainly weren't condemned!

[Lorah]

Just to give some background into my anti pot comments...I think I may be more anti-pot/heavy drug because of the damage I saw it cause my family both directly and indirectly. So, I do admit to having a HUGE bias when it comes to it. Period.

Just like I know some people who have the same feeling toward all controlled substances (i.e. drugs and alcohol), or even those with feels of negativity toward alcohol but not pot (because they had alcoholics in the family).

I'm just saying for me....I never have and never will, even if it were legal...smoke pot.

[christinichka]

I have never smoked anything. I have never had alcohol either and don't plan too (including wine) alcholism runs in the family and just don't want to play with fire

[lizirroja]

We don't smoke, but let me tell you if it weren't so bad for me there is nothing better than a nice meal, a strong coffee, some chocolate, and a good ciggy piggy. I smoked maybe a couple a day when I was in Spain and once I came back for my last year of college. Loved it! But, I absolutely hated the smell it left on my hands and I would never, never, never smoke indoors. So now, I would probably have a weak moment if I were to travel abroad and didn't have the kids with me. Other than that I would take my health and the health of my kids over a nasty habit.

[Lynette]

You would be amazed at the people in this area who smoke pot recreationally, people you respect and wouldn't ever suspect. I think Tracee brings up a good point about why it isn't legal and it isn't because it is any worse/better than alcohol which is abused a lot more than pot. No, I am not going to tell my kids to smoke up because obviously it *is* illegal and anything used to excess or as an escape (shopping, gambling, internet, sex, etc) can become a life consuming addiction.

[Lorah]

Lynette, if you are refering to me. I know how many people smoke the stuff. It doesn't shock me in the slightest....and actually I have many friends who smoke pot regularly (those without kids though I should add). I totally respect these people still, and have no problem with them choosing it for themselves.

Before Mav was born we went to parties (not keggers but just parties for birthdays, for holidays etc.) where everyone was passing the pipe around...I'd just keep passing it as did dh.

I think Tracee made a great point too. There is just too many things to consider when trying to make pot legal that it probably wont ever be...

I really don't care what anyone else does, as long as it doesn't negatively effect me or my family....

I just personally don't want to put it into *my* body.

[Luckylove]

I understand where you guys coming from. If you meant it or not, it just seemed like some of you were insinuating that you were all high and mighty b/c you had not tried it. I understand its not for some people, I don't smoke pot but I have in the past. Just saying there are a lot of things I don't agree with that people do on here but that doesn't make me any better then them.

That's it, off my soapbox and dodging the tomatoes. :D

[Brookepanda]

I don't think anyone ever claimed to be better than anyone else....I didn't see that anywhere personally.

I feel proud that I never gave in to the peer pressure.

I have been around it, asked to smoke it...and passed it up every time...been told I'm a loser because I felt it wasn't for me....I dealt with the ridicule and stood my ground with what I didn't want to do...and I feel that makes *me* a better person *for myself* because *I* didn't give in to the pressure.

But I don't see where anyone said anyone is a bad person for doing it in the past/present/future...

[becky]

I don't smoke now and don't plan on doing that again but I used to smoke before Kayla was born and quit the moment I found out I was pregnant. I started again for a very brief time but then quit again when i wanted to start trying for baby #2. I don't think I will ever smoke again. Even though it can be fun socially its a nasty habit.

[Lorah]

I don't think anyone ever claimed to be better than anyone else....I didn't see that anywhere personally.

I feel proud that I never gave in to the peer pressure.

I have been around it, asked to smoke it...and passed it up every time...been told I'm a loser because I felt it wasn't for me....I dealt with the ridicule and stood my ground with what I didn't want to do...and I feel that makes *me* a better person *for myself* because *I* didn't give in to the pressure.

But I don't see where anyone said anyone is a bad person for doing it in the past/present/future...

:yeah to everything Brooke said. :)

[Lynette]

That's it, off my soapbox and dodging the tomatoes. :D

I got the vibe too Kathleen but today it is never having had smoked pot and tommorrow it will be something else, ya know?? :lol

FWIW- Obviously anyone who stands up for their own convictions especially in the face of pressure from others is to be respected! I never succombed to peer pressure either because it was always my idea :D

[Luckylove]

I got the vibe too Kathleen but today it is never having had smoked pot and tommorrow it will be something else, ya know?? :lol

I know :)

I never succombed to peer pressure either because it was always my idea :D

:yeah x 10 - I was the trouble maker!!

[LMS]

And for the record if pot were legal....I still would NOT do it.....

I think I'll leave it at that 'cause ....

:yeah
but i'm "leaving it at that" because my personal opinions aren't really up for debate. It's not a "high and mighty" thing for me. It's a "It's my body and i've never once understood the appeal of putting substances such as pot into my body" kind of thing.


eta: Just wanted to add that after re-reading the thread, I didn't see where anyone had a "high and mighty" approach. Infact, I got quite the opposite feeling.... Like from Seasyns post that the point was "yeah, there are LOTS of people who haven't. It's not that big of a deal to have passed on grass" iykwim. I think if anyone said anything anti pot it was probably in more of a "I'm proud of my choices" way - atleast that's the case for me. I'm proud that i've never smoked pot. I'm proud i've never done any other drugs. I'm proud that I don't smoke and rarely drink. Those are things I'm proud of. That doesn't mean other people should be ashamed if those statements don't apply to them. It's Jackie-specific.
I think it's like a lot of other things in life; There's no reason to feel guilt for any choices you've made in your life if you truly feel like they were okay choices to make, kwim? I HAVE smoked in my life. I don't feel guilty b/c whatever, no big deal, I smoked. I also don't feel attacked when other people say "Yuck, eww, gross. no, i've never smoked" b/c that's fine for them to have never smoked. I have. And? Who cares.

[TaivensMama]

:yeah
but i'm "leaving it at that" because my personal opinions aren't really up for debate. It's not a "high and mighty" thing for me. It's a "It's my body and i've never once understood the appeal of putting substances such as pot into my body" kind of thing.


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ditto

[*Kelley*mom]

I just wanted to add my opinion. I read EVERYTHING, and I dont really feel like anyone is better than anyone either. BUT and heres the but, I AM A SMOKER. And after reading all the "ewws, & hell no's, & the never, & no ways, "I was starting to wonder if I should be here, because you are all talking about me, "especially if they have kids", I do have 2 kids, which I NEVER smoke in front of, I smoke outside, WITH a jacket on. I always brush my teeth when I come in so I dont smell gross to my kids. My daughter knows what I am doing. I NEVER smoke in my car. i am one of those wierd smokers who never throw my butt on the ground, I dont smoke around people who dont smoke, etc...
As for the pot, I use to smoke pot everyday when I was a teenager, for about 4 years. And my dh does now. In fact we own a "smokeshop" that we started from the ground up on our own. We are successful, and my husband is not a "drug addict". He is legal. As far as pot becoming legal, it is deffinately on its way, they are already taxing the "medical clubs", also it is really not that "easy" to grow.

[Luckylove]

I just wanted to add my opinion. I read EVERYTHING, and I dont really feel like anyone is better than anyone either. BUT and heres the but, I AM A SMOKER. And after reading all the "ewws, & hell no's, & the never, & no ways, "I was starting to wonder if I should be here, because you are all talking about me, "especially if they have kids", I do have 2 kids, which I NEVER smoke in front of, I smoke outside, WITH a jacket on. I always brush my teeth when I come in so I dont smell gross to my kids. My daughter knows what I am doing. I NEVER smoke in my car. i am one of those wierd smokers who never throw my butt on the ground, I dont smoke around people who dont smoke, etc...
As for the pot, I use to smoke pot everyday when I was a teenager, for about 4 years. And my dh does now. In fact we own a "smokeshop" that we started from the ground up on our own. We are successful, and my husband is not a "drug addict". He is legal. As far as pot becoming legal, it is deffinately on its way, they are already taxing the "medical clubs", also it is really not that "easy" to grow.

I'm sorry if any of my posts made you feel that way. There are a variety of moms on here from every walk of life and you are always welcome in my book. I think this thread just got overblown. Again, I am sorry if something I said made you feel like you didn't belong. It wasnt my intention at all.

[Marisa]

Man, I tried friend's cigarettes when I was a "kid" and never did really get the taste. I wanted to so bad cuz all the "rebel" crowd was doing it. Thank goodness I never got the hang of it. LOL Dh smokes though. He was a smoker when we met and after five years much to my dismay, he's still a smoker. He knows how I feel but I try not to be a nag. It's never in the house, it's never within sight of Brianna. He's no where NEAR a bad father for it. He's just addicted. He's tried to quit a couple of times but it's HARD! Addictions are nothing to mess around with. I'll be right behind him when he's good and ready.

As for the pot smoking, sure I smoked a bunch when I was younger. Yeah, I think of it as a recreational thing personally, and have been known to toke a little when I'm out having a good time. (Ha, not that I've been out recently!) But that's not to say that's all it is. I happen to believe strongly in the medicinal values of marijuana. Not just for the terminally ill, but for many, many chronic conditions of the body and mind. I have both family and friends who have their medical cards and have seen the positive effects first hand. Even those of you who have said you know how common it is would STILL be surprised at who you will see at the club. (Yes, that means I've been there)

[Lynette]

Well I applaud your bravery for being the vocal minority Kelley and of course you belong here, we all have our vices ;)

[LMS]

kelley: nothing wrong with making different choices than those on this group. Everyone is welcome. Did i mention that my best friend in the whole world is a smoker? Yeah, and she's a damn fine mom if i do say so myself.. afterall, she raised me.

[colleen&Kail]

nope!

i always thought that it was funny in hgih school how easy it was to get pot, btu it was SOOOO much harder to get alcohol...LOL kinda weird

[LessasLashes]

Well.. I have to admit.. I was a bit hesitant to respond to this so here goes..

I used to smoke when I was in high school here and there.. and all through college. I also grew up on the east coast.. and smoking was pretty popular in the bar/club scene.. especially when we used to go to NYC.. I tried pot a few times and never saw the thrill in it (in college), and haven't touched it since. I had many friends of all walks of life who LOVED it..

I quit smoking.. cold turkey shortly after moving to California.. It was so socially unacceptable that I felt gross doing it.. and was basically a "closet smoker".. I quit back in 2001. I hate it now.. don't know how I did it.. but I have to say.. I enjoyed it..

My husband is a smoker.. and I hate it, and he knows it.. He's been on/off again for years.. He doesn't smoke in front of or near Alessa.. and never EVER does it inside.. (I think I'd have to dismember him).. I harass him rather often about it.. the health risks are strongly weighing against him.. I honestly don't know how much he smokes (maybe a few a day) because I won't go near him when he does..

So I promise that if we hang out with ya'll that he won't do it around you.. he is very conscious of it.. I just wanted to be honest.. We all have our "histories" if you will.. but I personally like to leave it where it is.. in the past

[Tracee]

I just wanted to add my opinion. I read EVERYTHING, and I dont really feel like anyone is better than anyone either. BUT and heres the but, I AM A SMOKER. And after reading all the "ewws, & hell no's, & the never, & no ways, "I was starting to wonder if I should be here, because you are all talking about me, "especially if they have kids", I do have 2 kids, which I NEVER smoke in front of, I smoke outside, WITH a jacket on. I always brush my teeth when I come in so I dont smell gross to my kids. My daughter knows what I am doing. I NEVER smoke in my car. i am one of those wierd smokers who never throw my butt on the ground, I dont smoke around people who dont smoke, etc...
As for the pot, I use to smoke pot everyday when I was a teenager, for about 4 years. And my dh does now. In fact we own a "smokeshop" that we started from the ground up on our own. We are successful, and my husband is not a "drug addict". He is legal. As far as pot becoming legal, it is deffinately on its way, they are already taxing the "medical clubs", also it is really not that "easy" to grow.

I was the one who said "I don't understand smokers. Especially smokers with kids." It was my opinion (still is). That's all. I wasn't trying to talk bad about anyone...I just don't understand it. I'm sorry if it offended you. It wasn't meant to. I applaud your strength to stand up and speak your mind. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I appreciate it when people are *honest* with theirs, so thank you. You *are* welcome here. There are plenty of different types of folks...maybe everyone doesn't always get along or see eye to eye, but that doesn't mean everyone shouldn't have their say...they should!

[TaivensMama]

I agree Tracee...that is the beuaty of the board...or how boring would it be if we all had the same views and opinions.

[jellybeanmichelle]

I was the one who said "I don't understand smokers. Especially smokers with kids."

For me, it's the health professional. Like when I used to watch ER. I didn't understand why that one nurse smoked, and here she was in a hospital taking care of people.

It's your choice weither to smoke or not. I'm not going to like you any lesser than the next person. My Aunt smokes. She only quit twice, while pregnant. Once the kids were born, she went back to smoking.

[Kellie_MO5]

:yeah, I always thought it odd to be driving by the hospital and see a bunch of nurses and dr's standing together smoking...

[MS Photo]

I can't wait to start smoking again...seriously!! :) I used to smoke and I quit over ten years ago but there is something about smoking that's so intoxicating to me that I plan to start it back up again in my 80's :) No joke...unless life expectancy is up to like 200, then I'll wait until I'm 180.

I loved sitting in cafe's in Europe and having a cigarette after my chocolate, cheese and bread and taking pictures of all the people doing the same thing. But, I absolutely hate going to Texas and coming home from a bar and smelling my hair. I guess it's just part of a scene for me...I'm the sucker who wants to be the Ginger Rogers on the b/w screen with a cigarette holder and long stream of smoke cascading through my negative space.

But that's just me :)~

[becky]

I never thought about waiting until my final years to start smoking again but that can be a wonderful plan for someone who loves it. ;)

[LMS]

I can't wait to start smoking again...seriously!! :) I used to smoke and I quit over ten years ago but there is something about smoking that's so intoxicating to me that I plan to start it back up again in my 80's :) No joke...unless life expectancy is up to like 200, then I'll wait until I'm 180.

I loved sitting in cafe's in Europe and having a cigarette after my chocolate, cheese and bread and taking pictures of all the people doing the same thing. But, I absolutely hate going to Texas and coming home from a bar and smelling my hair. I guess it's just part of a scene for me...I'm the sucker who wants to be the Ginger Rogers on the b/w screen with a cigarette holder and long stream of smoke cascading through my negative space.

But that's just me :)~


i've heard several people say that :lol I think even my aunt plans on starting again late in life. She quit when she developed mouth/throat cancer from her smoking.

[howardvm]

We both smoked until right before I got pregnant since we knew we were going to by trying. I keep dreaming about it. I hope I don't go back!:(

[Luckylove]

We both smoked until right before I got pregnant since we knew we were going to by trying. I keep dreaming about it. I hope I don't go back!:(

When I quit I kept dreaming about it for years. Still every once in a while I will dream about smoking. Don't go back!! It's so not worth it!! Why put yourself through the trouble of trying to quit all over again. Stay strong, you can do it!!

[howardvm]

When I quit I kept dreaming about it for years. Still every once in a while I will dream about smoking. Don't go back!! It's so not worth it!! Why put yourself through the trouble of trying to quit all over again. Stay strong, you can do it!!

I will try my best! Thanks for the encouragement:)

[nona23]

[/QUOTE]As for the pot smoking, sure I smoked a bunch when I was younger. Yeah, I think of it as a recreational thing personally, and have been known to toke a little when I'm out having a good time. (Ha, not that I've been out recently!) But that's not to say that's all it is. I happen to believe strongly in the medicinal values of marijuana. Not just for the terminally ill, but for many, many chronic conditions of the body and mind. I have both family and friends who have their medical cards and have seen the positive effects first hand. Even those of you who have said you know how common it is would STILL be surprised at who you will see at the club. (Yes, that means I've been there) [/QUOTE]

Very well put - I agree whole heartedly

[/QUOTE]I loved sitting in cafe's in Europe and having a cigarette after my chocolate, cheese and bread and taking pictures of all the people doing the same thing. But, I absolutely hate going to Texas and coming home from a bar and smelling my hair. I guess it's just part of a scene for me...I'm the sucker who wants to be the Ginger Rogers on the b/w screen with a cigarette holder and long stream of smoke cascading through my negative space. )[/QUOTE]

I hear you. Ian was a smoker for years and quit when I got prego (very proud!). But there is nothing like sitting in an outside cafe in Italy rolling a cigarette - with real tabacco not tainted with any chemicals. I rolled and smoked one cigarette in the morning for like 6 months when I got home from our trip. I try to hard to be healthy in my daily life to really have made it a bad habit, but it was fun. To each their own I guess.

[justamom]

You forgot to list Aqua Dots as a drug. :giggle

One of the main reasons I divorced my first husband was because one day I came home from work to find him smoking pot in my living room with a guy from work. This continued and once I came home to find enough pot in my house to be busted for dealing, just because that is how much his friend had brought. I left soon after I found he would not give it up.

Drugs and alcohol have really plagued the lives of so many people that I love and have loved and I just cannot condone it. I do not want to become dependent on any substance (chocolate aside). I don't want to take something that undermines my intelligence or impairs my judgement. I have hated hearing things like I want to quit, but I just can't right now. Or even I don't have a problem. I have always wanted to be in control of me and not depend on a substance, or become a babling idiot because I am on a substance legal or not.

I too am very anti drug!

:yeah

and what about medical pot?

I guess I dont see the big deal. Big drugs like meth, heroin, coke, x, ya I see that but pot as recreational use and not an addiction doesnt seem all that bad to me. I guess I just grew up in a different atmosphere. It wasn't condoned but you certainly weren't condemned!