Thanks guys (and thanks for the recipe, Craig - I'll give that a try).

We just put out the last one - my wife's off to get the laser treatment and I'm cleaning up the place, getting rid of ash trays and all. 

Usually the patch makes it rather easy for me - with a rough spot after 4 or 5 days, but nothing I can't handle. Just a bit harder to stay focused. And since we're off, it's no big deal.

My wife is a bit more worried - it's the first time she quits in 20 years. But I'm sure we'll pull through.