Your story has a humorous take on such a serious subject, and yes I was laughing too.

Your quick wit, and descriptive phrasing makes this story a must read.

The message you relay is a serious one. If your story could make one person stop, and think twice before he lights up again then it’s well worth the read.

I am so thankful that I was unable to even start smoking because it made me sick.

It is truly a hard addiction to break.

I just counted the number of brands in the story...nine, unless I missed one or two.
Also does anyone know who those two cowboy characters by the name of Wayne and David are?

Hahaha....only a waking dream. My dreams are never that vivid....too bad. Also, I never smoked. I did try cigarettes a few times, but it wasn't for me. Fortunately, it's not one of my habits.
Compulsory reading in schools? Why not?
Ken....I'm sure you can get a costume like that somewhere.

Perhaps I should buy a leprechaun suit.

I just happened to be on line when you messaged about this. I was a smoker for 30-plus years myself, quit dozens of times only to fail, but finally made it stick about 15 years ago. Quitting is a tough thing to do.

Did your dream really utilize the cigarette brand names for streets, etc.? I guess your imagination was still in high gear during the ol' REM sleep.

good little story , your a brilliant writer, the way your words, just flow, on the paper, i have smoke since i was twelve years old , and spent a fortune, on cirgrretts, those lucky strikes is what my dad smoked, i was raised up in a tobacco growing farm country, my father was a share cropper/ i wish i could quit , its the hardnest thing i ever tried to stop, they are so additive .

I could go back and count the Niagara Falls list of brands, lol. But I won't....unless this is a quiz and I'll be graded:)

Irish music and Mr. Flatley: I will pass the information on to him. I'm certain, being a hot-tempered, but level-headed IRISHMAN, he will think again about his threat. Wink.

Now I must go listen to U2 and Sinead O'Connor for a while. Okay...a little Guess Who, too :)

How I Quit Smoking:
It should be required reading in every school, in every country. It's that good, and it's THAT important!

thank you Felix.
How many diffrent brands can/did you find?
Btw...I love Irish music and M. Flatley's prancing.

My name is Michael Flatley, and I'm considering filing a defamation of character suit. Just so you know, Mr. Lazarus67. Torture you with WHAT music?

"You didn't miss any of the brands, I see!" says Felix. "And to heck with Michael if he can't take a little whimsical joke:)"
Felix continues, "Once again your cleverness and storyline make me smile. I saw one error, pg. 9. 'Nick ignores...' Might better be 'ignored', lol.
Another STUPENDOUS job, Laz! :) :) :)"