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**FishStyx** · 08-28-2009, 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by Hellen A. Handbasket

Hey Tammie (tutu, LOL) and FishStix (more lol) WELCOME.

S.W. Phoenix? I'm in Surprise and Terraphon is about 2 miles from me as well. Where are you at?

Hope you can make our next meeting. Date hasn't been set yet (waiting to talk to Hazelwood's on Monday). Check the VIP forum often for the new thread announcing the date.

Hi Hellen.

The Mrs. and I are located at 71st Ave and Lower Buckeye (Save the jokes. We've heard 'em all and written a few new ones!) and we have family ALL OVER the valley (including Surprise).

Really looking forward to a meet. Need some serious knowledge transfer.

(Was surprised to see the location of Hazelwoods! I used to manage the "Liquor Barn" that used to be on the opposite corner there many moons ago! Talk about a return to old "stomping grounds"!)

We've pretty much got a handle on the 510s (they seem to work just as described), but the trial-and-error on hardware maintenance and juice vendors is getting somewhat old. Looking for some straight answers from some "old-hands".

'Til then....

**Hellen A. Handbasket** · 08-28-2009, 07:10 AM

Don't hesitate to post questions in any of our threads here on VIP FishStyx! We're always happy to try and help! These are the only threads I don't kill (usually). LOL

Looking forward to meeting you and Mrs. Tutu!!

I should have a date for the next meeting tomorrow, as promised by John, sighh. Looks like we're getting the boot on Sundays though... Football season and the manager thinks they won't have room for us. Want us to do Saturday during the season. Look for a new thread with the info. tomorrow.
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**desrtrat** · 08-28-2009, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by FishStyx

Hi Hellen.

The Mrs. and I are located at 71st Ave and Lower Buckeye (Save the jokes. We've heard 'em all and written a few new ones!) and we have family ALL OVER the valley (including Surprise).

Really looking forward to a meet. Need some serious knowledge transfer.

(Was surprised to see the location of Hazelwoods! I used to manage the "Liquor Barn" that used to be on the opposite corner there many moons ago! Talk about a return to old "stomping grounds"!)

We've pretty much got a handle on the 510s (they seem to work just as described), but the trial-and-error on hardware maintenance and juice vendors is getting somewhat old. Looking for some straight answers from some "old-hands".

'Til then....

Welcome to VIP! You're in luck with Juice vendors. Jerry, Matt and Chad (local juice vendors..and Chad also supplies hardware) provide great juice and excellent customer service at nice prices! Give em a shot (Jerry runs Aroma e-Juice (recommend Red Bull flavor..my all time fav), Matt runs Wet Your Stick (I'm a Cola fan from him) and Chad runs ecigsupply (loving the creme de coconut)..all straight up guys). We've got some great local suppliers that attend our VIP meetings! Hopefully I can make it next time (if Vicky can hook me up with a weekday meet hint hint..love ya Vicky!! haha.)

**Hellen A. Handbasket** · 08-28-2009, 09:36 AM

I <3 U 2 Ratty

hahahahahahaaaaaa

I'll see if I can't find something. What about you? Have any ideas (place/date). Hell, I'll meet ya for a brew!!

Did you get permission to leave the house?

hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaa

**Dreamer** · 08-28-2009, 10:05 AM

Hi Helen, invo, SheerLuckHolmes, Tammietutu, Alientropy, Bob, Terrie, FishStyx, and desrtrat ! Pleased to make you acquaintance !

I have actually been a member here for quite awhile, just not the talkative type I guess. I was only a casual vape until a couple of weeks ago when I made the break from analogs. I had quit and failed so many times during the last 30 years, I was afraid to even try again. It's really hell on the self-dignity to fail again and again and ....

So with with some 901s and a couple of magnums firmly in-hand, I mustered the courage to try again. And damn if I have not made it ten days so far without a cig. Every day gets a little easier, every day I feel a little better. Thanks to ecigs, I am confident that I am going to win this time. Even just reading this forum every night for a little while helps my resolve and keeps me focused.

It's my wife, and best friend that made me aware of ecigs. Told me about it after seeing someone selling them in the shopping mall. This site was (and is) one of the best sources of information I have found, and I have sent many of my friends and associated here for answers to their ecig questions.

It's a real pleasure to meet you all.

Just realized that this thread was only intended for Phoenix member. The little edit box won't let me delete the message, so you'll have to accept my apologies. Truth is I grew up in ScottsDale long before it became an old money town. It was cactus, coyotes, sand, snakes, and road runners back then. I left a part of me in the desert when I had to leave the place.

**Hellen A. Handbasket** · 08-28-2009, 04:10 PM

Awww, no problem Dreamer! Easy to do on the forum (people can post in Social Group forums once without signing up as a member, weird glitch in SJ's system).

Thanks for poping in to say hello and let us know that you were one of the few to escape from here, ha. Let us know if you are ever in town!!
HAH

**desrtrat** · 08-29-2009, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by Hellen A. Handbasket

I <3 U 2 Ratty

hahahahahahaaaaaa

I'll see if I can't find something. What about you? Have any ideas (place/date). Hell, I'll meet ya for a brew!!

Did you get permission to leave the house?

hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaa

Well...I'm not really supposed to leave this area *draws 10' circle around himself and tests the chain he's attached too*

And the only place I know that I've been able to vape in my neck of the woods is at the Tilted Kilt on Warner and Kyrene...but not sure if that's an appropriate place hahah not to mention i've never been in there with a big group of vapers so it may not be good. I know there's a hookah bar next to the Ahwatukee AMC 24 on Ray and the I-10, but I know not too many people live out here on my side of town and I've never been in the bar personally...It's probably better to have some place that's centrally located like Hazelwoods so nobody has to drive to the other side of the valley...I hope some others have some ideas. I'm not familiar with that part of town unfortunately.

And anytime you wanna meet for a beer..just let me know, I'm in! Hell..I might even buy the first round! haha

**Hellen A. Handbasket** · 08-29-2009, 01:57 AM

Answers in Maroon below:

Originally Posted by desrtrat

Well...I'm not really supposed to leave this area *draws 10' circle around himself and tests the chain he's attached too*

LOL you think you'll get 10'?! Nah, women came up with the saying "Give them an inch and they'll take a mile." You'll be lucky if you can shuffle your Converse in a small circle. At least it'll be scenery.

By the way, we know that Crop Circles are a myth. They are really made by men chained in little circles by their wives.
YouTube - Sacred Geometry in Crop Circles

And the only place I know that I've been able to vape in my neck of the woods is at the Tilted Kilt on Warner and Kyrene...but not sure if that's an appropriate place hahah not to mention i've never been in there with a big group of vapers so it may not be good. I know there's a hookah bar next to the Ahwatukee AMC 24 on Ray and the I-10, but I know not too many people live out here on my side of town and I've never been in the bar personally...It's probably better to have some place that's centrally located like Hazelwoods so nobody has to drive to the other side of the valley...I hope some others have some ideas. I'm not familiar with that part of town unfortunately.

Well, you may get your wish for a week day evening meeting. Looks like we're out of Hazelwoods for September Sundays (unless we want to be outside at 1:00... uhhh NO! iDIoTs). Only other option was to go at 9:00 am so we get the room first... Anybody have thoughts on that?

We can't do Saturday afternoon there either (some college group , umm, Purdue Alum.??) meets and watches football in the room so unless we want to go and blow vapor on them and kick .......(Dan volunteers!!) it's a no go).

I've got to wait for John (again) to get with the bar manager and finally get me a schedule of their activities at night during the week and for Sundays following September (I've asked for 2 months for one). So... we may jump a month, or do a casual night down at Hazelwoods just for Dan.
And anytime you wanna meet for a beer..just let me know, I'm in! Hell..I might even buy the first round! haha

Sounds fun! Really. Do you have specific days/times that work out better for you Dan? Days you are allowed some chain?