Ashes to Ashes

[SuffolkPunch]

Having failed miserably to give up smoking when Tikay et al started their challenge last year, I promised myself I would do so when I hit 40. That time has come, and as of 4pm today I am a NON SMOKER (I've only lasted four hours so far :-)    )

I am not taking this lightly; 20 years of smoking 20-30 a day is not going to be easy to let go. But I am determined to do so. So much so, that if anyone sees me smoking again I will pay £100 to their favourite charity. With the Blonde Bash coming up, I hope no-one will get me horribly drunk and stick a lit fag in my gob to claim the bounty!

I thought I needed a "toy" to reward myself for giving up the ciggies. I reckon I spend £50 a week on the habit, so I am going to invest that amount in shares each week. The idea is that in ten years I should have a tidy little portfolio plus the benefit of little income from dividends. All very sensible, but it should be fun.

Anyone else fancy giving up, feel free to join me!

 

[Jon MW]

You should invest in tobacco companies - just for the irony

[Graham C]

All the best

[Poppet7]

Good Luck