Hello, ECF!
My handle is closetsmokr because thats what Ive been/tried to be for the past 20 years! Wow! I cant believe its been 20 years since I started smoking Marlboros! The whole thing actually started, innocently (snicker) enough when I was just out of college, and a couple of my friends and I would smoke clove cigarettes on the weekends. I liked the flavor of clove cigarettes better than regular ones, but they were expensive, and they were very pungent. So, if you smoked them in public places, people would complain, and then you were SOL. So, after a while, the clove cigarette phase turned into the menthol cigarette lifestyle. And then, before I knew it, I was up to a pack a day - been there ever since.
Now, to make my cigarette smoking even more interesting, I never smoked in front of anyone that I didnt want to share my secret with including co-workers, family, friends, acquaintances, etc. I really didnt want anyone to know that I smoked, mainly because I didnt want to put up with the nagging and harassment of people constantly telling me to quit, or the way people look down on those who smoke and talk very negatively about them (usually behind their backs).
After a few near misses this summer people practically busting me on my hidden habit I decided I better find some way to keep from having to lie or defend myself over a pastime that I happen to enjoy very much. Thankfully, I lucked into finding something online about ecigs. I cant even recall what keywords I used, or exactly what linked me to this world, but I am so thrilled that I found it!
I poured over the very helpful posts on this site for hours and hours, and I finally settled on the Riva Ego. One poster had a link to a site where the Riva could be purchased, but they were sold out. So, I ended up on the Vaporroom.net after doing a search for Riva Ego. I watched a video they posted, read the information on the site, checked out their kits and what came with them, and I found them to be the lowest in price compared to some other sites I checked out. I ordered just a kit from them it came with 2 batteries, 2 attys, 1 cone, 10 carts, 1 car charger, one wall charger, and 3 different juices! I placed the order on Thursday night, and when I got home from work on Monday evening, there it was!
I started the battery charging first thing, because I knew I needed to let it charge for 8 hours initially, then I could use it for 20 mins, then charge for another hour (this is the recommended procedure for this model per the enclosed instruction manual and the tutorial on the Vaporroom site). This morning was my first opportunity to actually use the Riva. I read and watched videos on dripping, so I had already decided I was going to do that instead of using the carts. I was able to select one of my flavors when I placed my order, and I had chosen Cherry because its my favorite flavor, and I figured after 20 years of menthol, a little fruity flavor might be nice.
I must say, I am absolutely 100% thrilled with vaping! Oh. My. Gawd! Why arent these cigs and juices the heralded heroes around the world? I totally understand about the lack of scientific testing, but the devices, juices, and accessories have been out for a pretty good while the FDA or FBI or ATF or whoever could have approved these things by now! In fact, the only small concern I have about using these electronic devices is the lack of independent study and evidence of whether the juice, components, or atty action cause any health problems or not. But, I do know that smoking burning tobacco with all the chemicals is NOT good for anyone, so Im taking the chance on vapors. But, I know the reality of tobacco lobbyists a-d kickbacks.
I wanted to thank the creator of the EFC site, and all the members/contributors for making such an informative and fun place to learn about vaping. Although Im a newbie to this, I can already tell that it is going to satisfy my desire to smoke. I havealways enjoyed it in the privacy of my own personal space, and now I can vape without anyone knowing Im doing anything. Its odorless, there are no ashes or butts to deal with, and since youre not burning anything, you dont have to worry about being a fire hazard. Most fun for me is stealing a bunch of puffs at work, totally undetected!
Ill post on here periodically as time passes and I gain more experience with the hardware, juices, etc. But, for now, Im so thrilled to have a better way to do something I enjoy, without the worry of what other people think or say! Thanks!
MA
My handle is closetsmokr because thats what Ive been/tried to be for the past 20 years! Wow! I cant believe its been 20 years since I started smoking Marlboros! The whole thing actually started, innocently (snicker) enough when I was just out of college, and a couple of my friends and I would smoke clove cigarettes on the weekends. I liked the flavor of clove cigarettes better than regular ones, but they were expensive, and they were very pungent. So, if you smoked them in public places, people would complain, and then you were SOL. So, after a while, the clove cigarette phase turned into the menthol cigarette lifestyle. And then, before I knew it, I was up to a pack a day - been there ever since.
Now, to make my cigarette smoking even more interesting, I never smoked in front of anyone that I didnt want to share my secret with including co-workers, family, friends, acquaintances, etc. I really didnt want anyone to know that I smoked, mainly because I didnt want to put up with the nagging and harassment of people constantly telling me to quit, or the way people look down on those who smoke and talk very negatively about them (usually behind their backs).
After a few near misses this summer people practically busting me on my hidden habit I decided I better find some way to keep from having to lie or defend myself over a pastime that I happen to enjoy very much. Thankfully, I lucked into finding something online about ecigs. I cant even recall what keywords I used, or exactly what linked me to this world, but I am so thrilled that I found it!
I poured over the very helpful posts on this site for hours and hours, and I finally settled on the Riva Ego. One poster had a link to a site where the Riva could be purchased, but they were sold out. So, I ended up on the Vaporroom.net after doing a search for Riva Ego. I watched a video they posted, read the information on the site, checked out their kits and what came with them, and I found them to be the lowest in price compared to some other sites I checked out. I ordered just a kit from them it came with 2 batteries, 2 attys, 1 cone, 10 carts, 1 car charger, one wall charger, and 3 different juices! I placed the order on Thursday night, and when I got home from work on Monday evening, there it was!
I started the battery charging first thing, because I knew I needed to let it charge for 8 hours initially, then I could use it for 20 mins, then charge for another hour (this is the recommended procedure for this model per the enclosed instruction manual and the tutorial on the Vaporroom site). This morning was my first opportunity to actually use the Riva. I read and watched videos on dripping, so I had already decided I was going to do that instead of using the carts. I was able to select one of my flavors when I placed my order, and I had chosen Cherry because its my favorite flavor, and I figured after 20 years of menthol, a little fruity flavor might be nice.
I must say, I am absolutely 100% thrilled with vaping! Oh. My. Gawd! Why arent these cigs and juices the heralded heroes around the world? I totally understand about the lack of scientific testing, but the devices, juices, and accessories have been out for a pretty good while the FDA or FBI or ATF or whoever could have approved these things by now! In fact, the only small concern I have about using these electronic devices is the lack of independent study and evidence of whether the juice, components, or atty action cause any health problems or not. But, I do know that smoking burning tobacco with all the chemicals is NOT good for anyone, so Im taking the chance on vapors. But, I know the reality of tobacco lobbyists a-d kickbacks.
I wanted to thank the creator of the EFC site, and all the members/contributors for making such an informative and fun place to learn about vaping. Although Im a newbie to this, I can already tell that it is going to satisfy my desire to smoke. I havealways enjoyed it in the privacy of my own personal space, and now I can vape without anyone knowing Im doing anything. Its odorless, there are no ashes or butts to deal with, and since youre not burning anything, you dont have to worry about being a fire hazard. Most fun for me is stealing a bunch of puffs at work, totally undetected!
Ill post on here periodically as time passes and I gain more experience with the hardware, juices, etc. But, for now, Im so thrilled to have a better way to do something I enjoy, without the worry of what other people think or say! Thanks!
MA
