First post but have been lurking for a couple of months. My story is very similar to many I have read here, smoked 2ppd for almost 40 years until my cardiologist suggested I check out ecigarettes, after failing every smoking cessation aid known to man including gum, patches, nic inhalers (bleah), hypnosis and acupuncture. I bought a starter kit from South Beach Smoke but it just didn't do it for me and I went back to analogs. Then I discovered this forum and learned about all the fantastic options there are available, and at this point have a couple of Vision spinners, an innokin SVD, a Reo box, and a Bogger box. Love them all, and I was able to stop smoking after only 2days (today is my one month anniversary). Tried an analog a couple of days after the switch and it tasted so gross that I pitched it after the first puff. Anyway very glad to be a part of such an informative and supportive community, and I am so grateful to be free of the nasty habit after so many years. My wife and children thank you too!