Hello all!
I've been vaping for less than a week. I was a 1/2 to 1 pack a day smoker for 30 years. I've tried to quit analog cigarettes countless times, using every method available and never succeed. I got interested in vaping from a friend of mine (who is on this board) but felt intimated after researching it. Ohms? 501's? Carto? Argh. Skip it.
I tried to go cold-turkey earlier this month but I wasn't having much success (bumming a lot). Then I found out that there was a vapor shop near me and decided to head on over. I'm the kind of person who needs to feel, touch and see a physical product. I wasn't sure exactly what to order over the internet or how to use it if I DID order it. I went to the shop, Vapor Den in Berkeley, and the guy was awesome and super friendly. He set me up with a Riva 510 with an extra battery and 5 e-juices to try. Then I went over to my friends place and we tried out a ....-ton of flavors and she generously sent me away with 30+ flavors to try. Sweet! What an awesome friend!
So far I haven't even been slightly tempted to have an analog cigarette, though I did try a hit of a friend's smoke yesterday and it was nasty. Not wanting analog cigs? NOTHING and I mean NOTHING has ever worked like this. I find it nothing short of a miricle. I know you've all been there. I can't see going back to regular cigs. It's amazing! I'm so happy.
So about getting pulled over. About 7AM this morning I was only my way to hike with my dogs. I was vaping in the car when suddenly there is lights and sirens behind me. ....!!! Was I speeding? Did I "California Roll" at the stop sign? ....!
When I get an adrenaline rush, I shake like a leaf! I shake so hard it looks like have parkinsons - so of course I look shady as hell. He asked for my driver's license and registration and when he saw me shaking he asked why I was so nervous? I actually laughed and said, "Officer, you scared the bejezzus outta me! I'm not used to getting pulled over."
He stated the reason he pulled me over was that he saw me using some kid of "Drug pipe" and did I have drug paraphernalia in the car? Oh.. that! No no.. that's just an e-cigarette. It's just nicotine.
I showed him the device and he took it, looked it over and handed it back. We had another minute of polite conversation (I think while he waited for the dispatcher to come back that I didn't have any warrants, etc) then he said, "Ok, thanks for your cooperation and have a good day."
Nothing dramatic - but Whew! I hope that's not a regular occurrence for vaping in the car.
I've been vaping for less than a week. I was a 1/2 to 1 pack a day smoker for 30 years. I've tried to quit analog cigarettes countless times, using every method available and never succeed. I got interested in vaping from a friend of mine (who is on this board) but felt intimated after researching it. Ohms? 501's? Carto? Argh. Skip it.
I tried to go cold-turkey earlier this month but I wasn't having much success (bumming a lot). Then I found out that there was a vapor shop near me and decided to head on over. I'm the kind of person who needs to feel, touch and see a physical product. I wasn't sure exactly what to order over the internet or how to use it if I DID order it. I went to the shop, Vapor Den in Berkeley, and the guy was awesome and super friendly. He set me up with a Riva 510 with an extra battery and 5 e-juices to try. Then I went over to my friends place and we tried out a ....-ton of flavors and she generously sent me away with 30+ flavors to try. Sweet! What an awesome friend!
So far I haven't even been slightly tempted to have an analog cigarette, though I did try a hit of a friend's smoke yesterday and it was nasty. Not wanting analog cigs? NOTHING and I mean NOTHING has ever worked like this. I find it nothing short of a miricle. I know you've all been there. I can't see going back to regular cigs. It's amazing! I'm so happy.
So about getting pulled over. About 7AM this morning I was only my way to hike with my dogs. I was vaping in the car when suddenly there is lights and sirens behind me. ....!!! Was I speeding? Did I "California Roll" at the stop sign? ....!
When I get an adrenaline rush, I shake like a leaf! I shake so hard it looks like have parkinsons - so of course I look shady as hell. He asked for my driver's license and registration and when he saw me shaking he asked why I was so nervous? I actually laughed and said, "Officer, you scared the bejezzus outta me! I'm not used to getting pulled over."
He stated the reason he pulled me over was that he saw me using some kid of "Drug pipe" and did I have drug paraphernalia in the car? Oh.. that! No no.. that's just an e-cigarette. It's just nicotine.
I showed him the device and he took it, looked it over and handed it back. We had another minute of polite conversation (I think while he waited for the dispatcher to come back that I didn't have any warrants, etc) then he said, "Ok, thanks for your cooperation and have a good day."
Nothing dramatic - but Whew! I hope that's not a regular occurrence for vaping in the car.
. Know that the less it looks like a cig and like some freaky mod the more suspicious it is to police. It's getting more and more known to people but it can happen--the TSA guy at the airport told me all the TSA guys liked vaping so they can do it in the terminal 
