easttexan,

firstly, congratulations.
now, about the pain, aches, etc. in joints & muscles.
I'm bettin it has more to do with being 55 than it does
with the smoking. Not being a spring chicken myself
I noticed when I climbed back on that it hurt ALOT more
than when I was 20. . . no biggie, just takes a bit
more time getting back into shape.
I'll see ya at HHH if not Collin classic, or maybe
The Tyler ride, Beauty and the beast.
1oldroadie, I haven't had a heart attack but I had
chest pain once, can I still ride with ya?

I usually build wind after a double bean burrito, and
I'm guessing ya'll didn't really want to know that.

Marty