All New Newbie - Big Changes

[ambeck22]

Hello, everybody! I'm Amanda, and I'm new to e-cigs. The idea sparked when a friend said he was going to get Blu and quit smoking. Then, my guy and I saw Volcano e-cigs in the mall and we stopped and asked some questions and tried them but didn't buy. Then, my guy's mom bought my guy the IncrediSmoke starter kit at a local gas station (Go-Mart, I think). Ick!! It tasted horrible to me, like a cigar, and I couldn't use it at all without coughing and needing my inhaler which I ONLY need when I'm around perfume-y stuff. So that was a bust. On February 24, I went back up to the mall and got the Magma starter kit from Volcano and grape e-juice (which I fell in love it!). I haven't had a cigarette since and it's a big change. I had to smoke outside and I would read my Kindle or magazines while I smoked and drink Mountain Dew. Now, I'm vaping inside, hardly drinking Mountain Dew (I did drink 6-8 cans a day) with the e-cig, and haven't bought any magazines! I've quit or cut down on several things at once and it's quite a jolt to the system.

I just wanted to write an introduction and give a small backstory. I've read several threads already and have learned a lot. This is a great place!!

 

[ashora]

welcome and congratulations!!!

 

[player30]

Welcome to ECF & congratulations. Volcano sells good products; I used the Infernos for a long time. Vaping inside sure does beat outside--especially in the wintertime!

 

[ambeck22]

Thank you, ashora!

Thank you, player30. I'm very happy, so far, with Volcano's quality and price. Vaping so beats smoking outside! I would buy a tent every year and put it up on the porch to smoke in to keep the wind out, and I had a mink blanket in there and magazines and just my own little setup. I'm looking forward to taking the tent down tomorrow and washing jackets and my blanket . I've startled several people many times when they walked up on the porch and I poked my head out to greet them, hehehe.

 

[pumasforpets]

When you eventually start looking for an upgrade (and most do), you can stick with a familiar company because the Volcano Inferno is a quality device. It was my first pv after the horrid Blu and the experience is night and day...almost 2 months vaping 6 weeks tobacco free

Congrats and welcome to ECF!

 

[sailorman]

That sounds like a cute scenario. Cozy. I'm glad to hear you didn't get put off by your first experience with e-cigs. Now you can take the money you save from not buying tents and magazines and cigarettes and spend it on carts and juices and atty's and fancy mods and batteries and............

Congrats and welcome!

 

[Ellie_onVG]

I would buy a tent every year and put it up on the porch to smoke in to keep the wind out, and I had a mink blanket in there and magazines and just my own little setup. I'm looking forward to taking the tent down tomorrow and washing jackets and my blanket

Amanda, that's so sweet and sad and funny too ... only a fellow ex-smoker would understand.
I confess ... I used to smoke dressed in an ancient old fur coat and pace on the back patio always hoping no nosy neighbor would spot me in that get up.
So glad for you! Happy vaping!
And you're not only cutting out the smokes but all that sugar from the soft drink too. That's double good.

 

[plasticscones]

wow those are alot of positive changes! that's awesome. i hope i can do the same, i'm trying to give up cigs and try vaping instead.

 

[wv2win]

Congratulation on becoming a Vaper!

When you are ready to move up to a better model, let us know. There are many better ones available for a fraction of the cost of the ones in the mall. Many of us who have been doing this for 2 - 3 years have tried quite a few different models and know what works better and what doesn work that well. You can also send a PM to any of us for more detailed information.

Good Luck and Go Mountaineers!

 

[Forkeh]

Cool I really like the Magma kit too. Did you get the auto or manual batteries? If you like coffee, their espresso and kona flavors are to die for.

 

[bushmasterar15]

Welcome to the ECF.

 

[Riverboat]

Wait till you buy your first Big Mod, You are really going to fall in love with Vaping................

 

[ambeck22]

Amanda, that's so sweet and sad and funny too ... only a fellow ex-smoker would understand. I confess ... I used to smoke dressed in an ancient old fur coat and pace on the back patio always hoping no nosy neighbor would spot me in that get up.
So glad for you! Happy vaping!
And you're not only cutting out the smokes but all that sugar from the soft drink too. That's double good.

I used to have an old fur coat, too! Before the tents, of course . We're on a hill so it gets really windy up here. Smokers can get VERY creative, I've discovered (I had a portable heater in my tent as well). For me, I HAD to have a drink (and my requirement was Mountain Dew) with cigarettes because they would hurt my throat even though I smoked lights. Now, I'm vaping without a drink or I'm drinking iced tea or water. My body is probably wondering what is going on!

 

[ambeck22]

wow those are alot of positive changes! that's awesome. i hope i can do the same, i'm trying to give up cigs and try vaping instead.

I was VERY agitated and irritable the day after I started vaping (NO cigarettes), but yesterday I bought full flavor e-juice (16mg) and felt SO much better after that. It made a big difference, and I had thought I was missing the cigarette itself. Good luck to you!

 

[ambeck22]

Wait till you buy your first Big Mod, You are really going to fall in love with Vaping................

I'm not sure what that is. The Volcano place has something called the Lava Tube which was big around...

 

[ambeck22]

Cool I really like the Magma kit too. Did you get the auto or manual batteries? If you like coffee, their espresso and kona flavors are to die for.

She gave me one of each with my kit. I'm not a coffee or flavored-coffee person, but my bf would probably like it. We've looked at some of Revolver's liquid to try, too. I'm digging the grape right now

 

[Forkeh]

She gave me one of each with my kit. I'm not a coffee or flavored-coffee person, but my bf would probably like it. We've looked at some of Revolver's liquid to try, too. I'm digging the grape right now

Blue Water Punch is their most popular flavor. Almost everyone loves BWP. Try it

 

[Forkeh]

Oh, and they have a mountain dew flavor....you might be interested in that lol.

 

[ambeck22]

Congratulation on becoming a Vaper!

When you are ready to move up to a better model, let us know. There are many better ones available for a fraction of the cost of the ones in the mall. Many of us who have been doing this for 2 - 3 years have tried quite a few different models and know what works better and what doesn work that well. You can also send a PM to any of us for more detailed information.

Good Luck and Go Mountaineers!

Thank you . I looked at some e-cig reviews before purchasing but I didn't find ECF until AFTER we got Volcano. We're satisfied so far, but I'll keep the offer in mind for the future and when we're used to it. And, yes, Go Mountaineers!

 

[yanelon]

Congrats Amanda! That's a fantastic thing to hear, I just started February 1st and couldn't be happier, I haven't tried a ton of juices yet only 3 vendors but my latest is from puresmoker.com and they have some great fruit flavors, Mellon(watermellon) is quickly becoming my favorite vape and their berry is great too. Good luck keep at it and Congrats