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Awesome, I'll check that out. In the search for a "good" coffee flavor and reading everyone's responses I've come to realize the best coffee flavor will be the one I can make out of MY OWN coffee beans that I brew each morning. I keep reading how everyone loves this one or that one because it tastes like their favorite frappa/latta/cappa-whatever. I don't like those or I'd buy a milkshake. I just love my specific beans, freshly ground each morning and strong... no cream, just about a teaspoon of turbinado sugar.
Looks like I'll be learning how to make my own vape juice...
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PDub, a hearty congratulations to you and your wife. I quit analogs on Aug 26th of this year. I was a 30+ years smoker. I'm also a singer (not pro) and I can tell you that my voice improved a great deal within 6 to 8 weeks of quitting. I'm hitting higher notes than I ever have and with less strain than before. I'm now 2 notes short of 3 octaves. Like her, I also sing-a-long in the car to and fro from work and I'm amazed at the ease with which I can take on previously difficult passages. So your wife can look forward to some rewarding changes in her vocal prowess.
I had tried cartos a couple of years ago and did not like them so I never quit analogs. A few months ago, I looked into e-cigs again and bought a tank-based system and juices from Halo. With my first vape I decided I don't care for analogs anymore and I've never looked back; never missed them either. What I miss is going out to the garage - the only place in the house that I was allowed to smoke (self-imposed). So, every once in a while I will sit on the steps of my garage and vape.
Another member mentioned that he's heard that people like Halo juices. I can attest to their quality and taste. They are expensive but until you start making your own, I suggest that you try Halo juices, even if you get a bottle or two for special occasions. I'm sure you and your wife will love them.
Again, congratulations to both of you.
Isn't it great? Improved vocals are a huge plus for her so yet another reason not to fall off the wagon! She also is inspecting the wrinkles on her face everyday hoping she'll notice a difference. Wouldn't ya' know it? Just today she called me on the phone to tell me a specific wrinkle that was starting to come in has, in fact, all but disappeared! She was so happy.
See this is what I mean...I was shy and it took me forever to say "hi". In one afternoon you've met the neighbors, had a housewarming, and are now getting to know the people on the next street overbut seriously...
I can't tell you what flavors you'll like...that is true...but I can give you one last piece of advice. Try everything. There's a small vendor on here, they max out at 18mg but will go higher for very special request, called nicoticket. They're not related to me, just one of my favorite small time juice shops. When it comes to flavors I've found the longer I vape the more my mood changes for what I like but I keep this in mind. The hardest time for me not to smoke is after food or in the car. I never had a cigarette till after I had gotten ready and had stopped at the 7-11 up the street for morning coffee and wanted to smoke the most after a big meal. And you will find as time goes on as you vape more and smoke less your taste buds will change and you won't want that cigarette taste as much. Also, any good juice mixer will tell you tobacco flavors are the biggest pain in the rear because it is impossible to come up with a flavor that simulates the taste of dried burning shredded leaves and paper coated in thousands of chemicals. The flavors we come up with are closer to that "fresh pack" or "just unwrapped" smell than the actual taste of a burning cigarette. And as time goes on you'll find that there are so many other great flavors that burning smoke won't be the top of your list.
That being said, try what you can...in the begging vaping isn't cheaper than smoking really. You will save money in the long run, but the initial cost of hardware and the first few weeks of experimenting with juices is gonna hurt the pocket book a bit so you might as well go all out a bit and get it out of the way. I would sugguest finding a tobacco like flavor to start...RY4 is a classic, it is sweeter and there are so many variations of it now, like a few actress's real hair color, it's been changed and "improved" so many times we're not sure what the original RY4 flavor tastes like anymore.But on top of that try and find a fruit flavor, like grape or strawberry, or a mix for when you need a fruit to balance your meal or drink. Try to find a sweeter or richer flavor like vanilla custard or cheesecake or chocolate peanut butter cup for your morning coffee...there are coffee flavors out there too but next to tabacco flavors they are the hardest to blend so don't be discouraged if you try a couple you don't like at first...there is one out there for you if you want it. and then try and find a minty or a crisp flavor that has "Koolada" added to it, not necessarily a menthol, but a kool or a mint. Sometimes PG can irratate your throat at first even if you don't have an alergy to it and you need to drink plenty of water because it will dehydrate your throat by nature anyways. The mint or kool flavors are both refreshing, go good with most drinks (kid and adult kinds,) and are easier on your throat if it's scratchy IMHO. This way you have a few, three or four, basic flavors to rotate and stick with while you try other flavors as your budget allows or you order them and you don't like one you still have the others. So when one gets boring you have a different one to rotate too...keep things interesting. OK, I'm done, you're on your own to go play now. Good luck once again.
And as always, Happy Vaping!
Holy Moly, Zach! That post right there is packed full of good newbie suggestions. Copy/pasting this into a file to quick referencing!!
Thanks!
CONGRATS to both of you. I have successfully brought my husband and father on board with the vaping. They both went into the local b & M Here with me and chose their flavors and setups. I do help both of them take care of their gear. My husband thinks its cool to tinker with all the stuff where as my father(73 years old ) says just make sure it works..... keep up with your journey and rememebrr to ask LOTS of questions along the way!
Congrats! I recently stopped smoking analogs and made the switch. I showed my ecig to two friends who are smokers and let them try it out and now they're ordering setups just like mine. I warned them that once they tasted the vapor and learned about the benefits that they'll never want to touch another cig again and it's true
Just trying to Pay It Forward with the knowledge other vets have passed on to me...I promised I would keep trade secrets just that and they are and I am...but general flavor/mood sugguestions are always on the table...if I can be of anymore service ask and I (or thousands of others on here) will be more than happy to help 
Have fun and Happy Vaping
Have fun and Happy Vaping
Awesome story and thanks for sharing!
Sugar is right, drink plenty of fluids, it will most definitely dry you out! Been there done that (even recently & I know better)!
Sugar is right, drink plenty of fluids, it will most definitely dry you out! Been there done that (even recently & I know better)!
Congrats on quitting to you and your wife! We have a similar story, although it was my husband that I didn't think would quit. He tagged along with me to a local B&M out of curiosity, and we smoked stinkys on the way there. We both ended up each buying a starter kit and haven't touched the stinkys since...over three months now (I've lost actual count, because it no longer seems relevant to me, lol!). We've been in all kinds of previous "heavy smoking situations" and I'm thrilled to say that smoking never even crossed our minds, even when drinking with friends who smoke (in fact, we got them to vaping!).
I see that you're in the DFW area, as are we. May I suggest giving the line of Suicide Bunny juices a try? I know All Vapes in Deep Ellum carries it, so does Vapor Den in North Richland Hills. Four different flavours...Mothers Milk is simply one of the most delish things I've ever had. Very creamy, slight berry undertones. Madrina is a light melon-y type flavour...and there are two others that we haven't tried yet. We've pretty much given up all other juices for them, lol! She makes it right here in Dallas, and has a huge loyal following. Plus, you're supporting local businesses and craftsmen...and that's always good, right?
Keep up the good work and again, congrats!
I see that you're in the DFW area, as are we. May I suggest giving the line of Suicide Bunny juices a try? I know All Vapes in Deep Ellum carries it, so does Vapor Den in North Richland Hills. Four different flavours...Mothers Milk is simply one of the most delish things I've ever had. Very creamy, slight berry undertones. Madrina is a light melon-y type flavour...and there are two others that we haven't tried yet. We've pretty much given up all other juices for them, lol! She makes it right here in Dallas, and has a huge loyal following. Plus, you're supporting local businesses and craftsmen...and that's always good, right?
Keep up the good work and again, congrats!
"Vaping Me" is a store in the....i wanna say plano area, i know theyre north end of the metroplex for sure....google them....their vanilla custard is one of my favorites....there is only about four places in the country ill order from over my own home brew....they're organic too if thats your thing ;-)
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Ya' know?... I have had tons of questions, but the search function has always given the answers. And because this is such a massive community those answers have been thoroughly varied. But there is one question y'all can't answer for me; what flavor ejuice do I like. I doubt I'll ever care for anything too sweet. I enjoy the RY4 variant I'm currently using from the b&m store I bought my gear from so I'll try other tobacco flavors. I've always loved smoking a pipe so I'll certainly try some of those recommendations others are giving. I'm also a huge coffee lover so I'm curious to try to of those or maybe a mild nutty flavor.
Anything that would pair well with my morning cup of joe is welcome! I'm also hoping to find a strong tobacco flavor or similar to complement my booze!
I too loved coffee and cigs. I love the RY4 type flavor. i tried adding a little espresso in my RY4 and its like having a coffee and cig (to me)
congrats on quitting. Vape on!!
Well Pdub, how does it feel to have a 6 page thread full of curious suggestions and help less than a week in? 
any luck finding anything to fit your tastes the avalanche of advice? Forgive me but I am always curious to see how people progress at the begging of their journey. You don't have to answer your rush... I just like to see what steps they take and try first....I swear I'm the cat on my eight or ninth life for it now...
Happy Vaping
any luck finding anything to fit your tastes the avalanche of advice? Forgive me but I am always curious to see how people progress at the begging of their journey. You don't have to answer your rush... I just like to see what steps they take and try first....I swear I'm the cat on my eight or ninth life for it now...Happy Vaping
Yay! I love hearing "quit" stories like this. Your wife's experience was very similar to my own... the excitement is unbelievable, and I'm still experiencing it 41 days later. I am also "shopping" around for my Christmas present/upgrade. Good luck to the both of you.
Good luck to the both of you.
Love your story. It's nice that you have each other for support through this process.
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