Catland wrote
I know there are a lot of young Pet Talkers out there - DON'T EVER START SMOKING!!!!!

I so agree with Catland, please, please don`t start!
I quit smoking 2 years ago after being addicted to the stuff for 37 years. I am not unscathed, I am paying for it now. My condition is called COPD, chronic obstuctive pulmony disease, my lungs are badly damaged. My doctor told me just last week, if I hadn`t have stopped when I did I would be dead. I am not writing this to evoke any pity, I know it is self inflicted, I am writing this to all those youngsters to say don`t end up like me. And to all those who are smokers, please stop. You can do it. If I did anyone can, believe me, but sooner please.