GARYC24 3 #1 March 17, 2006 I know smoking is bad. It gives people cancer, and it raises the nation's health care rates. But I'm heavy with guilt for not smoking. For the past two years, the good people at Philip Morris USA have been sending me regular care packages filled with goodies -- things like bottle openers, CDs and posters. On my birthday this past December, Philip Morris sent me an iron horseshoe. It is reddish in color, weighs about a pound or so and has no writing on it. It's now above the door that leads into my kitchen. In the living room is the panoramic poster they sent, depicting relaxing nature scenes I assume are near the Marlboro Ranch they tell me about in all the contests. Despite what some people may think, starting to smoke is not easy. The trick is to take baby steps. It used to be that I couldn't have even two drags off a cigarette without wanting to vomit. Now I can smoke one nearly to the filter and get only a slight headache. What has helped me persist is the compact disc Philip Morris sent. The cowboy music -- a mix of “Oklahoma!” and “Hang 'em High” type tunes -- helps me relax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,116 #2 March 17, 2006 Keep with it. I'm hoping your tongue is planted firmly in your cheek, because if it's not I'm going to kick your keister across the dang room! Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 March 17, 2006 If you really wanna be a Marlboro Man cowboy, you can get your saddle bag rigged up to carry an oxygen tank! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4201 0 #4 March 17, 2006 i'm an x smoker. was thinking about how much money i've spent on cigs. i could of bought a vet or something like that . wondering if i can try and get my money back from those guys; maybe in the courts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
