Once a carto is empty, you can run water through it, blow the water out and refill with whatever you want, but people have said mint flavor won't leave the batting and I wonder if the clove wouldn't stick in there, too. Maybe once you empty another flavor you can try refilling so you can taste the cap.
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hmmm good point... maybe i'll do the eggnog (got the holiday sampler)... eggnog latte, anyone?
Hi! I want to make a disclaimer: I don't want to hijack your thread, but I can't start my own threads. Since our experiences seem to be very similar...
Yeah! I just received my VK yesterday and am brand new to vaping as well. ITA. I, too, wasn't expecting mine till after Xmas just b/c IK how USPS can be during Xmas week. I may be only a vaper for a day but so far I love it, too. Actually, I think I like this better. I can get TH off of this akin to what I used to get from my Kool Non-filters (well at least with a 36 mg Cool carto)!
I, too, feel the joy!
I also would like to show great gratitude to V4L for having wonderful speedy service and the free cartos that were included in my order as well. This has been a great experience and I look forward to more.
Glad to see others feeling like this! I usually don't get so hyped up but I rly do think that vaping will be my main delivery for nicotine. I actually gave up "analogues" (LOL) Mon before my unit arrived (snuff is nice), but I really don't see me ever smoking one again.
GL, Belle!
Lindsay
Welcome!!!!!Hi! I want to make a disclaimer: I don't want to hijack your thread, but I can't start my own threads. Since our experiences seem to be very similar...
Yeah! I just received my VK yesterday and am brand new to vaping as well. ITA. I, too, wasn't expecting mine till after Xmas just b/c IK how USPS can be during Xmas week. I may be only a vaper for a day but so far I love it, too. Actually, I think I like this better. I can get TH off of this akin to what I used to get from my Kool Non-filters (well at least with a 36 mg Cool carto)!
I, too, feel the joy!
I also would like to show great gratitude to V4L for having wonderful speedy service and the free cartos that were included in my order as well. This has been a great experience and I look forward to more.
Glad to see others feeling like this! I usually don't get so hyped up but I rly do think that vaping will be my main delivery for nicotine. I actually gave up "analogues" (LOL) Mon before my unit arrived (snuff is nice), but I really don't see me ever smoking one again.
GL, Belle!
Lindsay
Welcome Lindsay!
Sooo glad you are loving it! Make sure you come here to visit often. This family is growing by leaps and bounds. It's great!!!
Sooo glad you are loving it! Make sure you come here to visit often. This family is growing by leaps and bounds. It's great!!!
lindsay, don't worry about hijacking, it's great to share the first-timer excitement.
i can't believe i still haven't had a cigarette since i got this. i mean no doubt i've had LOTS of nicotine (lol), but i've tried plenty of NRT and it never, ever, ever was like... *better* than smoking. (i mean, of course, healthwise it was but... not wanting to kill-someone-wise it wasn't, lol).
i've noticed that the other flavors i've tried taste *really* similar to me--the clove i love, the others are all pleasant but taste really the same. however, i think that might be me tasting the... PG or something? or not that but like, getting used to the way vaping *in general* tastes. so i'm thinking in a few days i will be able to taste them better, i hope. still *thrilled* though... it's not a complaint only an observation!
i can't believe i still haven't had a cigarette since i got this. i mean no doubt i've had LOTS of nicotine (lol), but i've tried plenty of NRT and it never, ever, ever was like... *better* than smoking. (i mean, of course, healthwise it was but... not wanting to kill-someone-wise it wasn't, lol).
i've noticed that the other flavors i've tried taste *really* similar to me--the clove i love, the others are all pleasant but taste really the same. however, i think that might be me tasting the... PG or something? or not that but like, getting used to the way vaping *in general* tastes. so i'm thinking in a few days i will be able to taste them better, i hope. still *thrilled* though... it's not a complaint only an observation!
oh, and totally gushed about V4L on my forum today and linked to them... already have a friend planning to put in an order for a mini kit tonight, lol.
Welcome! Same story for lots of us, thanks to V4L. I too quit analogs the minute my UU kit arrived -- and I hadn't intended to quit! Just thought they might help me cut back.
As others have said, and my still-smoking friends don't quite get, vaping is simply a lot more FUN than smoking -- in addition to being healthier, not obnoxious to others, tastier, completely customizable in terms of flavor and strength, etc.
Plus the all-important "cool" factor.
As others have said, and my still-smoking friends don't quite get, vaping is simply a lot more FUN than smoking -- in addition to being healthier, not obnoxious to others, tastier, completely customizable in terms of flavor and strength, etc.
Plus the all-important "cool" factor.
Welcome Lindsay, but just so you know you CAN start a thread here and in the newbie forums. Just not in general forums and a few other places.
I love the excitement of the first timers, makes me feel mine all over again so keep sharing those wonderful stories!!
I love the excitement of the first timers, makes me feel mine all over again so keep sharing those wonderful stories!!
Welcome, Belletrist!
Your taste buds may take some time to recover. When they do, you'll find that the flavors taste different. You may also find that your favorite flavors change. It's all good.
Belle - For once my knack for useless trivia may come in handy!
Clove oil has a component known as Eugenol. Eugenol is actually a mild anesthetic. IDK if the clove flavouring really contains clove oil but if it does this may explain why some of the flavours afterwards seem dull. I found this out after wondering why it seemed so much harder to sing after smoking a kretek (yum!)
OTOH, I've only tried 2 flavours (Cool and French Pipe) and they are wildy different vaping or not. I do plan on ordering a variety of flavours so I'll get some clove the next time and see.
Thank you all for the warm welcome!
Taryn - TY for clarifying this! I guess I need to read the rules again.
Lindsay who is still happily vaping
Merry ChanuKwanzaChristmaYule!
Clove oil has a component known as Eugenol. Eugenol is actually a mild anesthetic. IDK if the clove flavouring really contains clove oil but if it does this may explain why some of the flavours afterwards seem dull. I found this out after wondering why it seemed so much harder to sing after smoking a kretek (yum!)
OTOH, I've only tried 2 flavours (Cool and French Pipe) and they are wildy different vaping or not. I do plan on ordering a variety of flavours so I'll get some clove the next time and see.
Thank you all for the warm welcome!
Taryn - TY for clarifying this! I guess I need to read the rules again.
Lindsay who is still happily vaping
Merry ChanuKwanzaChristmaYule!
linds, yeah, i know about the anesthetic properties of cloves... actually one of the things i love about them, lol. but i smoked cloves for years and while i'm sure that it has dulled my taste buds considerably this seems more than that. but again, not complaining, i think it's just an adjustment.
robert, i dunno about the cool factor, but the fun factor i'm def on board with. & yeah... i mean i had the hope in the back of my mind maybe i could quit with this but not *really*... however since receiving i've only had 1/2 an analog in almost 24 hours. and that only because this morning i just couldn't stop thinking about an actual smoke (1st cig of the day and all)... but it wasn't that great so i just put it out.
also, i think that since i am used to v. strong flavors when smoking (djarums & newps) and not 'sweet' flavors (well, djarums are sweet but in a really strong/spicy way) i almost need to have something v. spicy or minty or smoky right now to taste it properly. maybe not even cause of my tastebuds but my *brain*. like, because it's vapor, my brain just isn't like, registering, the other tastes, lol. cause i washed out a cashed clove carto & put in a mix of menthol and coffee for the hubs (trying to more closely replicate what i think he feels he's 'missing') and omg, delish.
i think figuring the flavor/taste thing out is all part of the fun though.
robert, i dunno about the cool factor, but the fun factor i'm def on board with.
& yeah... i mean i had the hope in the back of my mind maybe i could quit with this but not *really*... however since receiving i've only had 1/2 an analog in almost 24 hours. and that only because this morning i just couldn't stop thinking about an actual smoke (1st cig of the day and all)... but it wasn't that great so i just put it out. also, i think that since i am used to v. strong flavors when smoking (djarums & newps) and not 'sweet' flavors (well, djarums are sweet but in a really strong/spicy way) i almost need to have something v. spicy or minty or smoky right now to taste it properly. maybe not even cause of my tastebuds but my *brain*. like, because it's vapor, my brain just isn't like, registering, the other tastes, lol. cause i washed out a cashed clove carto & put in a mix of menthol and coffee for the hubs (trying to more closely replicate what i think he feels he's 'missing') and omg, delish.
i think figuring the flavor/taste thing out is all part of the fun though.
oh and Taryn, thanks--i feel a bit silly going on and on, but then again, i'm starting to love seeing *others* excitement, so i think i understand. and why so giddy, myself? well, it's like... i can love smoking [well, vaping]... with NO guilt. NO caveats, no disclaimers, i can just... enjoy it. it's like a huge burden has been lifted, and replaced with something fun... not only fun but something i can pass on to other friends who smoke and improve their *lives*... maybe i'm blowing it outta proportion, but hey. *blush*
Belle, I can see and follow your logic well. I was a menthol smoker myself and noticed that I needed the menthol and hardy flavours myself with cigs or else they wouldn't satisfy. Even though I smoked Kool XL Blues (which is about a medium str) a Full str Marlboro red was still like smoking air to me. I wouldn't be surprised if this transfered over to vaping somewhat, though I was shocked that I found the FP quite satisfying as well. Perhaps this is just a rly intense flavour?
We'll just have to try and see! (Menthol and coffee? I'm drooling!
gotta try that!
Lindsay who is still dancing like giddy schoolgirl.
We'll just have to try and see! (Menthol and coffee? I'm drooling!
gotta try that!Lindsay who is still dancing like giddy schoolgirl.
it's very very very nice... it was a thought after reading the good reviews of the SMILIN menthol... i wanna try it with capp next time instead.
Congrats to you and welcome to the family. I have been vaping almost 2months now and have been analog free for 5 wks (last Tues.) and I am still just so excited about this. After smoking for 30 yrs I thought for sure I'd be shutting off O2 to smoke someday, but I have no worries about that now. I tell everyone I can about this wonderful new lifesaver and I am always happy to see the excitement of new folks after their first experience. It is just awesome isn't it! It really lifts a weight off your shoulders and makes you feel just great! Keep it up and enjoy!
Kathy
Kathy
ty kathy! <1 cig in 30 hours... instead of like... well, lots. only issue today was the 'morning' cig. just couldn't stop thinking about it. wasn't a deadly, edgy, explosive craving like it has been when quitting cold turkey or with NRT, but it was there... decided to smoke just to get it off the brain so to speak. honestly? not very enjoyable. i find that hilarious. i'm hoping on morning 2/day 3 it's less of an issue. but still... so thrilled. & lovin the coffee juice.
i find that hilarious. i'm hoping on morning 2/day 3 it's less of an issue. but still... so thrilled. & lovin the coffee juice.It does become much less of an issue once you have been off the cigs for a week or so. I can even go take the puppy out for his morning break and then relax and vape. When I was smoking I would have been grabbing for one as soon as my feet hit the floor.
I still crave nicotine but it's nothing like the urges I had while smoking, I'd have torn apart a pro football defensive line just to get at my cig. Now if I'm busy it's nothing to wait a little bit longer for my vape.
It just keeps getting better!
I still crave nicotine but it's nothing like the urges I had while smoking, I'd have torn apart a pro football defensive line just to get at my cig. Now if I'm busy it's nothing to wait a little bit longer for my vape.
It just keeps getting better!
I recommend you not put any pressure on yourself to give up those last few cigs per day. It only creates more stress which increases your chance of failure, IMO.
I quit almost entirely by accident, 10 days into vaping.
I quit almost entirely by accident, 10 days into vaping.
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