What a wonderful gift. I'm new as well and just as confused as you are! I started smoking when I was 15 and I turned 47 in June. That's when I decided enough was enough and I quit smoking in June. Me being uninformed and everything else that the veterans are saying here is true, it will lead to more expense. I've been using greensmoke. Looks like a cig but I'm looking to improve on the whole experience to help me continue down my road as a non smoker. If nothing else at least go with their advice and forget the cig look a likes. I wish your dad all the best!