Is smoking bad for the health of the Kilt.

**Finistere** · 19th October 15, 08:43 AM

Hi all, I'm a cigarette smoker (make my own actually) I know, I know its really bad for me, but when I'm in my highland wear Kilt/Argyll etc, I don't smoke, burning holes/smell on my clothing etc, so I've come up with this cunning plan, and that is to wear my Kilt more often, and hopefully I should stop smoking eventually, well at least cut down on the amount I smoke, good plan or not Guys and Girls. Kit

**Rick Y** · 19th October 15, 08:48 AM

Any plan to help you stop is a good plan. Good Luck!

**Dughlas mor** · 19th October 15, 09:39 AM

Any plan is better than no plan, but my strong advice is to quit altogether and do it now. The sooner you quit the longer you will live and the healthier the rest of your life will be. The alternative is not a pretty picture. Just do it!

**MacKenzie** · 19th October 15, 02:03 PM

I echo what Dughlas said, loudly.

I quit ten years ago. Hardly a day goes by (still) that I don't marvel at the difference it made.

**MacEanruig** · 19th October 15, 04:35 PM

I do not smoke; however, there are several in the rabble who enjoy smoking from pipes. Perhaps you might consider that as opposed to cigarettes.

Anyway, here is a thread from a few years back: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...69/index2.html

**tulloch** · 20th October 15, 05:32 PM

That sounds very sensible. Good luck with it. Let us know when you're 100% kilted and 0% smoker.

**Blueline72** · 30th October 15, 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by MacEanruig

I do not smoke; however, there are several in the rabble who enjoy smoking from pipes. Perhaps you might consider that as opposed to cigarettes.

Anyway, here is a thread from a few years back: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...69/index2.html

If you are going to switch to pipes or cigars I would get completely "clean" of cigarettes first. Cigars and pipes are not a substitute for cigarettes. a cigarette is primarily a nicotine delivery device these days. A cigar or pipe is smoked for the full experience and pleasure. My best advice if you want to get into smoking pipes and cigars, which I do partake of, is to quit cigarettes for at the very least six months but preferably a year before you take up the pipe or cigar. There is so much flavor and nuance in the different tobaccos used that you simply wont be able to notice after smoking cigarettes for so long. I quit smoking cigarettes about 12 years ago and I smoke only a couple cigars a week these days. The difference in my cigars from when I smoked cigarettes to after I quit was amazing.

**Stan** · 2nd November 15, 12:40 AM

I think that any reason to were a kilt, and enjoy that fun, is a good reason, so "Kilt up"...Why? Well because it's "Tuesday", or because I always wear a kilt when going to "Whole foods"... or "(fill in the blank)"...LOL..

Addressing "the other issue":
With 20 years of 2 packs a day, now 10 years in my wake, let me say that "your on the right path". It took about three failed 11 month "dry" stint's for me to finally just get really tired of it all and just "give it up".....

Hang in there, and know that by your just thinking about making the change, that that, IS A CHANGE.

Your thoughts of changing (for what ever reasons) are the fist sprouts of the seeds of change....AND wearing a kit is always a fun thing to do. I'm suspect that the positive reinforcement that you receive from kilt admirers reinforces the "I'm good enough" that (in my opinion) seems to be lacking in may people who have "self medicating" habits......Which smoking is ....

Again, all words of self reflection from some one who's been there...

**Finistere** · 2nd November 15, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by Stan

I think that any reason to were a kilt, and enjoy that fun, is a good reason, so "Kilt up"...Why? Well because it's "Tuesday", or because I always wear a kilt when going to "Whole foods"... or "(fill in the blank)"...LOL..

Addressing "the other issue":
With 20 years of 2 packs a day, now 10 years in my wake, let me say that "your on the right path". It took about three failed 11 month "dry" stint's to finally just get really tired of it all and just "give it up".....

Hang in there, and know that by your just thinking about making the change, that that, IS A CHANGE.

Your thoughts of changing (for what ever reasons) are the fist sprouts of the seeds of change....AND wearing a kit is always a fun thing to do. I'm suspect that the positive reinforcement that you receive from kilt admirers reinforces the "I'm good enough" that (in my opinion) seems to be lacking in may people who have "self medicating" habits......Which smoking is ....

Again, all words of self reflection from some one who's been there...

Thank you Stan for your kind words, this is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done full stop. Kit

**Stan** · 2nd November 15, 01:02 AM

Originally Posted by Finistere

Thank you Stan for your kind words, this is going to be the hardest thing I've ever done full stop. Kit

Not a problem, my friend,... and remember that IF and when you smoke, (and "others" seem to not see this) remember that there were 2,3,4.5 hours that you DIDN'T.

Non smokers don't seem to understand that if you go 6 hours with out a "smoke" and then smoke that you DIDN"T fail... you succeeded....... for 6 whole hours!!

Remember your successes, and know that every success is a great platform to build on....