Good Morning and Chit Chat Thread

[minx]

OHH orachel! I just went and peeked at those tanks, they are NICE! Love the colors on them

I found a punch tool didn't work well for me. I have psoriatic arthritis in my hands and just didn't have the ooomph to make it work. I went with a "saddle Valve" found in the plumbing dept. much easier than a punch. The carto sits secured and then you just twist the top and the spike punches a hole perfectly. Home punching is much more cost effective for sure

 

[orachel]

Oh, and Larkfour... I'm so sorry you're struggling! A friend of mine i got started vaping went thru the same thing. What finally worked for her was that she kept her nic HIGH for the whole time she was trying to get off cigs, just to fend off those cravings, and for a month or so after that. Once being off the analogs was 'natural' to her, the she started titrating down her nic bit by bit. But maybe if you tackle just one of those things, the cravings won't wallop you so hard? I sure hope it gets better for you, but sounds like you're doing everything you can to keep yourself on track, so you can give yourself a huge pat on the back over that! Quite an accomplishment, lady!!

 

[orachel]

OHH orachel! I just went and peeked at those tanks, they are NICE! Love the colors on them

I found a punch tool didn't work well for me. I have psoriatic arthritis in my hands and just didn't have the ooomph to make it work. I went with a "saddle Valve" found in the plumbing dept. much easier than a punch. The carto sits secured and then you just twist the top and the spike punches a hole perfectly. Home punching is much more cost effective for sure

Aren't they too cute!? Glad you like em, too! Yep, saddle valve was what I was talking about, just didn't remember what it was called. I have ZERO upper body strength, so that actual punch would never have worked for me. Planning on getting one of those saddle valves and following the youtube vids to do it right. BTW, one of my close vape buddies here struggles with Psoriatic Arthritis, and think its her hands also! What are the chances? That's a rather rare one, Isn't it? Anyway, haven't seen her in the VV forum much lately, but I owe her a pm, so I'll let her know I ran into someone else struggling with the same thing. Just sounds like no fun a'tall, so wishing you lots of pain free days!

 

[Larkfour]

Ohhhh....ahhhhh....pretty sparklies. I do like those colored tanks Orachel! I'll have to keep those in mind for a someday purchase

 

[rootwhacker]

Larkfour, just saw you already placed an order. If you need to change anything on the PG/VG issue, just e-mail me. I'm also going to bump you up to Priority Mail. You need it now!

OMG! Name 1 other vendor that would do something like that. Annette, you are always amazing me!

Larkfour, hang in there!

 

[Serenity]

OMG! Annette you have seriously got to be the most caring person. That's just really, really sweet. Sometimes I get so absorbed with life that I forget there are still some nice people out in the world

Larkfour, hang in there. It will get easier. I was in the same boat you are in right now not so very long ago. When I first started vaping I saw post after post of people saying things like, "Oh I got my (insert name of pv here) and haven't had an analog since." Meanwhile, I got my first pv and went totally nuts without an analog. I'm talking full blown panic attack, crazy! I wondered what the heck was wrong with me. After several months of feeling pretty bad about myself, I found out that there are other things, in addition to nicotine, in analogs that people get addicted to and I was addicted to one of those other things. I did cut down the amount I smoked in the first week of vaping, went from a pack per day down to 4 analogs per day. Then, the following week, I allowed myself to have 2 (one in the morning and one at night). Three weeks in I cut it down to just one analog per day (I cheated and smoked half of one in the morning and the other half at night - was still just the one analog per day though). I kept that up for a while and one day I just didn't feel like dragging myself out to buy another pack so I didn't. I've been vaping now for a year and 2 months. I've been analog free for about a year now. It will be a year in January. I keep 24 mg liquid around for rough days. I also have 19 mg and 12 mg liquids here and normally take the 19 mg with me while I'm out since I don't vape as much. When I am home though I chain vape so I stick to the 12 mg around the house so I don't vape myself into a nicotine coma. lol Just keep telling yourself that you CAN do this and remember to breathe. The forums here are pretty awesome for providing support, better than any support group I've ever been to

 

[EleanorR]

Don't know. My order is still processing! (Didn't order until late Monday . . . grumble grumble foolish girl . . .)

Hmmm. I just checked, and I actually ordered on Monday morning at 11:11am CST (9:11am PST): Order #2153. Order is still showing as unfulfilled. I wonder if it got lost in this weekend's shuffle?

Has anyone with a higher order number than that received confirmation that their order has been completed/shipped?

 

[tyleris12]

Hmmm. I just checked, and I actually ordered on Monday morning at 11:11am CST (9:11am PST): Order #2153. Order is still showing as unfulfilled. I wonder if it got lost in this weekend's shuffle?

Has anyone with a higher order number than that received confirmation that their order has been completed/shipped?

I ordered late Monday afternoon EleanorR, order # 2170, which is also still unfulfilled...BUT I also noticed that Annette received at least 179 orders in the 8 days between the orders I placed, so I am thinking she is swamped with orders right now!! It's hard when you are waiting for something you need/want, but we have to remember Annette is only one person and I know she is trying her best to keep up with everything for us. I'm sure we will both get good news soon and I'm right there with you, crossing my fingers!!!!

 

[Deborahsu]

EleanorR, I ordered on Sunday and my order was still unfulfilled last night, so I sent Annette an email asking what her normal processing time was. She replied very promptly, telling me that she had received a pile of orders over the weekend, and my order was pushed off for a day so that she could make me a special sample size of the Kona Velvet Milkshake--I didn't realize that didn't normally have sample sizes (what a woman!!!! she could have simply said that there was no sample & asked what I wanted instead!!) So I would expect that your order will probably go out today, since mine is.

 

[kittypie]

Hmmm. I just checked, and I actually ordered on Monday morning at 11:11am CST (9:11am PST): Order #2153. Order is still showing as unfulfilled. I wonder if it got lost in this weekend's shuffle?

Has anyone with a higher order number than that received confirmation that their order has been completed/shipped?

I ordered Saturday, #2100, and got my shipping confirmation email in my inbox this morning, dated December 1, so mine should be here Saturday (hope!).
Eggnog and Drunken Pirate on the way! Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!

Morning VVheads!

 

[tyleris12]

Just realized I forgot to say GOOD MORNING earlier! Busy couple of days at work, so mind not functioning too well, I guess. Hope everyone has a great day!!

Annette, I sure wish I was closer, so I could come help you...but hang in there, we all know your juice is worth waiting for!!

 

[Annette Rogers]

Hmmm. I just checked, and I actually ordered on Monday morning at 11:11am CST (9:11am PST): Order #2153. Order is still showing as unfulfilled. I wonder if it got lost in this weekend's shuffle?

Has anyone with a higher order number than that received confirmation that their order has been completed/shipped?

Hi EleanorR, I'm pretty sure your order is one of the ones I finished yesterday that is packed up and ready to go on my shipping table. Just have to print the labels! I'm headed there now so you should get a ship notice soon. Between a pile of holiday weekend orders and being closed for a couple days for Thanksgiving, I'm running a little behind! I should be caught up with all orders by the end of the day today. So sorry for the wait!

 

[Serenity]

Morning VV'ers! I'm all stocked up on the high mg stuff today because hell week....ah hem, I mean finals week is in full swing next week. Nothing like a good nervous breakdown to start the day lol Hope everyone has an awesome day!

 

[kittypie]

Morning VV'ers! I'm all stocked up on the high mg stuff today because hell week....ah hem, I mean finals week is in full swing next week. Nothing like a good nervous breakdown to start the day lol Hope everyone has an awesome day!

Hang in there, baby, the end is in sight...you will sail right through!

 

[rootwhacker]

I should be caught up with all orders by the end of the day today. So sorry for the wait!

(Picture evil wringing of hands, and) Don't be so sure, my precious! Yesterday was payday and I have Christmas shopping for myself to do, Bwa-ha-ha-ha!

 

[Annette Rogers]

(Picture evil wringing of hands, and) Don't be so sure, my precious! Yesterday was payday and I have Christmas shopping for myself to do, Bwa-ha-ha-ha!

LOL, Rootwhacker! I better get my .... in gear!

 

[rootwhacker]

LOL, Rootwhacker! I better get my .... in gear!

Have fun with that 16 bottle order!

(oh, and note the flavors for the 3 pack sampler, they weren't available from the drop-down boxes )

 

[buckerbie]

I ordered really early Sunday morning PT, order # 2113. Just got the shipping notice this morning. Woohoo!!

 

[Larkfour]

Good Afternoon Everyone. Just grinning from ear to ear today. Thanks all. 24 hours and counting.
The little red ego that could is heading out today. My oldest daughter is receiving A Woman of the Year award later this afternoon. She has been a part of Roller Derby since it began here in Mn. Several years ago she started a program called the Debs for women of any age, weight, background to learn how to skate and play roller derby, before trying out for the teams. She is so supportive of all the women who join, pushing them and uplifting them that they nominated her and she won.
I'm proud of both our achievements today.

 

[rootwhacker]

WoooooooooooHoooooooooooo! Congrats! That's a milestone for both you and your wife! Thanks for the update!