I suppose I can understand people who smoke, after all my Dad smoked 2-3 packs a day until he dropped dead of a massive heart attack at 69. I tried smoking when I was about 10 or 11 while hanging out with kids 2-3 years older than me. I enjoyed smoking and the associated camaraderie, what I didnt enjoy was the stale cigarette taste that accumulated in my mouth and throat after a few days, YIIICK! However, I suppose if Id been diligent I couldve gotten used to it, thank god I didnt. Yesterday I went with friends on a 6-mile hike in the mountains surrounding Bisbee AZ. Southeast Arizona once again showed me that its truly no country for old men. Nonetheless I finished the hike, but I doubt if that I wouldve had I been a lifelong smoker.

Steve

Approach life like you do a yellow light - RUN IT! (Gail T.)