37 years smoking.....

[Possum64]

Possum64, stick to your guns and reduce/quit smoking in a way that is comfortable for you. It is not a competition. In my case, the immediate goal is to reduce - and vaping has allowed me to do that. In the last week, I smoked 56 cigs. Before August, I would have smoked 175 in a 7 day period and that is a conservative estimate. In my case, if I chucked out my cigarettes right now, I would be back smoking in a matter of weeks if not days. I have still not found a juice that is completely satisfying to me which I think is key.

An important lesson for me, from my experience reducing through vaping, is I now see that smoking a cigarette is a choice I make - it didn't feel that way before - it was a compulsion.

Absolutely true. I'll also say having a few that do the trick should be the end goal. I never stop trying new juices but rarely buy anything but my go-to. Having something else around to change things up a bit will help ensure your mainstay doesn't go stale on you. I have my ADV and generally a fruity menthol to swap in when the mood strikes. My regular always pops afterwards like a good vape palate cleanse.

Gentlemen, thank you. You are both correct, I need to plod along in my own little way, one day at a time. tgs3, I too would not be able to stick with just vaping right at this time. For some reason, those few ciggies a day is what is keeping me going on the vaping...strange, but true. It is satisfying at the end of the day to count how many cigs I HAVEN'T smoked....a huge reduction that is for sure.
I have quite a stash of juices now, in my quest to find my ADV...I am loving this journey!
Catherine

 

[Tonee N]

Go to apple store.

Do they sell Gala? Those are my favorite.

 

[adept1]

By the way, when I was in Australia, I liked Gaia Black Dragon. It's a blackberry mint flavor. 100% organic too.

 

[Possum64]

That sounds interesting Adept1! I see that one is from New Zealand. I haven't ordered any from NZ as yet. Must have a look. So far I have been sticking with the US for liquids....even though the shipping is a killer! Vaping is still WAY cheaper than smoking here...for the while anyway....
Catherine

 

[DeAngelis]

Hi All. I am new member to your forum but have been sneaking around reading it for about 4 weeks. I made the decision to stop smoking and started by 'investigoogling' as much information as I could on Vaping prior to buying any devices etc. About 2 weeks ago I finally settled on the Aspire Zelos with the Nautilus 2 tank. I MTL on 12mg at a whopping 8.5w!! (And am dual using - 3 to 4 cigs a day but from what I have read that is ok).

I LOVE smoking and have never had the desire, nor the need to give up....until recently. Residing in Australia, we have had yet another price rise on tobacco products, taking a pack of 25 cigarettes to around $30 (that is $23.88 US). Further price rises are set for March 2018 and it is predicted by 2020 a pack of 25 will be $40 (or $31.84 US). Personally, I think the price may be even higher by then. As a pack a day smoker, I have finally reached my limit! Your forum is by far one of the most interesting and friendly ones I have come across and the advice and tips I have already gleened is outstanding. Thank you to everyone for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Catherine

The price for smoking there is way to high!

 

[Possum64]

Yes sir, it is.
Catherine

 

[Tonee N]

How much does it cost to breathe in 'strailia?

Sent from the future

 

[Possum64]

Watch this space....I am sure if they can find a way to tax it they will!