A note of thanks to ECF Canada

[Savu]

THANK YOU for all the great advice from you folks in getting me started

My story quickly:

Now just over 40, I was an on and off smoker from high school days, heavy in university, and then regular min 1/2 pack a day for 12 years. I quit for 3 years but for reasons I don't understand got myself hooked again - I actually had to work at it getting used to it again!?! I quit again this February but sneaked a few in while with friends, was getting worried.

I remember seeing the news stories about ecigs years ago and was very sceptical. Two weeks at Pacific Mall, saw an over the counter e cig and immediately bought it, not sure why maybe just a novelty. Tried it in the car, even though it was non-nic something happened which really can't explain.

Vaped on this while researching, then got the eGo-C from the great chaps at Happy Vaper (first time meeting other real vapers, what a pleasant experience) and some liquids from Northern Vapors. This week has been incredible. Energy, mood, everything is up. Creativity is back, now that I have my "ritual" of taking a break and reflecting that's when I see all the solutions and get the ideas.

It is just great fun. There simply is a real joy in this.

Got my brother converted, bought a disposable kit for in law in London, and now going to get my sister (long time smoker who MUST quit on advice of doctor) a proper kit.

Thank you, thank you, thank you it would not have been possible without this community. This technology+recreation is restoring quality of live, in addition to saving them.

Feel luck and proud to be part of what I think is a mass historical shift in addictive behaviour. Can't wait to see the tobacco companies go bankrupt one by one, and this movement go mainstream.

Yours in vaping,
Savu

This means "smoke" in Finnish by the way

 

[cactusgirl]

Awesome post! Congratulations on quitting and for your recent converts and converts-to-be! Way to go!

 

[Mr.Whitecloud]

wtg that is awesome totally cool neato farout spectacular nifty nice and just all round great to hear.

 

[therealcmac]

It is really alot of fun! Made even better by this great community

 

[shmeer]

This has honestly got to be one of the best, most welcoming forums I've ever stumbled upon. A lot of friendly, knowledgeable people here who don't get all worked up when newbies ask common questions.

 

[therealcmac]

This has honestly got to be one of the best, most welcoming forums I've ever stumbled upon. A lot of friendly, knowledgeable people here who don't get all worked up when newbies ask common questions.

OK! Thats enough questions from you!

 

[renthepen]

Creativity is back, now that I have my "ritual" of taking a break and reflecting that's when I see all the solutions and get the ideas.

YES! This is it! I wasn't conscious before you mentioned it that this ritual is THE THING I've been missing the most! Thanks, and thanks to the ECF Canada as well

 

[Sec]

Congrats Savu!

 

[Mindfield]

Congrats! That's one of the big factors that makes vaping so much more enjoyable. The thing about smoking tobacco cigarettes is that aside from all the nasty health effects that comes with it, we liked smoking. It was relaxing, a kind of adult pacifier if you will. But it is very bad for your health. On the other hand, vaping is orders of magnitude safer (though not 100% safe, let's be clear), and it allows us to enjoy the same habit without the guilty conscience and major health risks -- and to enjoy it in ways we never could before as well. It's just better in every respect, and cheaper (if you don't go crazy addicted to buying stuff anyway ). It's a win-win-win. Now we just need to convince Health Canada that it's all good and they should stop being so shirty about them. But we're working on that.

Enjoy it in good health.