New member, just placed first order!

[Southern-Vapor]

Thanks for heads-up on shipping. I'll just plan on Friday, so if it shows up early I'll be even more thrilled.

A lil late, but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. Me personally, I'm glad 09 is over. Wasn't that great of a year. Planning on making some changes to ensure '10 is much better.

 

[Taryn]

Well this is a great change to start with! I wouldn't worry about nic levels too much, you want to start out high enough to knock out that cig craving. After that you can taper down.

 

[Southern-Vapor]

I agree with this change. Hadn't thought of needing higher levels to start with, tho. I think for us it's mostly a hand/mouth habit. Gotta have something to do with the hands.

 

[scuzzy19]

I agree with this change. Hadn't thought of needing higher levels to start with, tho. I think for us it's mostly a hand/mouth habit. Gotta have something to do with the hands.

That is the case with many people, I know for me that was the case I was/am a social smoker never smoked outside of a bar or drinking with friends. I did have 1 or 2 during the week if I was stressing or just felt like having one but never exceeded that amount. now though I use my PV daily just because its convenient always ready and not having to worry about coming home smelling like smoke to the gf.

I did try to avoid it as well though, my g/f doesnt like smoking and doesnt approve of my habits lol I already quit other addictions involving smoking for her. this was something for me to be able to still smoke like I used to and not have the harmful stuff in analogs. I know this is a much healthier habit smoking a PV then analogs.

 

[Pawpaw]

Welcome to you and your wife!

You're gonna love it!!!

 

[Southern-Vapor]

I guess I started as a social smoker, in mid-teens only when drinking. Didn't smoke regularly til I was 21. I had quit for a period of 5 years, but stress got the best of me and I picked it right back up. At least with the tons of flavors and options I can view it as a hobby and not an addiction. lol

Thanks, pawpaw, I'm sure we will.

 

[sawlight]

Welcome! Yes. standard shipping is around three days (It's awsome!) I was 1 to 2 pack a day of MYO cigs (a bit stronger) and orderd the 18mg on recomendations here. It wasn't anywhere near enough! I had an average of two an anlogs a day that week, then a funeral that weekend so I blew it all! But the next week my order came in with 36mg and life was fine! I am working on stepping down to 24mg right now.
Don't get discouraged if it doesn't work right away, it can take time, and the 18's might work fine for you, the theory is after 3 days the nicotene is out of your system anyways? All you can do is try and adjust from there, it will take a while to find the right flavor anyway.
Have some fun. learn as you go and every analog you DO NOT smoke is an improvment! We are here to help so ask away!

 

[Southern-Vapor]

So true about every analog not smoked. Joy has done some checking online about the recent FSC cigarettes, and discovered they have added the same chemicals as carpet glue to make them self extinguishing. It may range from the 'berber' down to the 'shag' depending on brand, lol, but that's just one more chemical that I'm not wanting to inhale.
The juice seems to be more pure, just by looking at list of ingredients. Hell, I couldn't even pronounce some of the stuff in analogs.

I will definitely become a regular in here, as my work schedule allows. Always on the lookout for information and suggestions. As well as planning on posting our own reviews/thoughts of any new carts we try out.

 

[maaron]

Hey southern vapor! Welcome to the club. Can't wait to hear what you and your wife think of your stuff!

 

[bornagainst]

Welcome Southern Vapor!

 

[Southern-Vapor]

Thank you. Looking forward to getting started. From other posts that I've seen, their shipping is pretty quick. Hope to receive kit on Thursday.

 

[figg]

So true about every analog not smoked. Joy has done some checking online about the recent FSC cigarettes, and discovered they have added the same chemicals as carpet glue to make them self extinguishing. It may range from the 'berber' down to the 'shag' depending on brand, lol, but that's just one more chemical that I'm not wanting to inhale.
The juice seems to be more pure, just by looking at list of ingredients. Hell, I couldn't even pronounce some of the stuff in analogs.

I will definitely become a regular in here, as my work schedule allows. Always on the lookout for information and suggestions. As well as planning on posting our own reviews/thoughts of any new carts we try out.

I retired from the cigarette industry. It is amazing what they do put in analogs to make them smokeable. When I retired we were in the process of testing the FS analogs but I do not know what they wound up using in them.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

If you look in the subforum there is a carto swap section and juice swap. Just in case you want to try something before buying or have bought something and no longer like. An untouched carto or juice in ml left to the side, can always find a good home.

 

[Southern-Vapor]

I'm no expert, just going by what I find online. The added chemical is ethylene vinyl acetate....according to wikipedia,
EVA is used in orthotics, fire safe cigarettes, surfboard and skimboard traction pads, and for the manufacturing of some artificial flowers. It is also used as a clinginess-enhancing additive in plastic wraps, a cold flow improver for diesel fuel and a separater in HEPA filters. EVA is easily cut from sheets and molded to shape. It is also used to make thermoplastic mouthguards that soften in boiling water for a user specific fit.

Looks like we made decision to go e-cig at the right time.

 

[Southern-Vapor]

Will hafta take a look through that swap section. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[dale1962]

welcome southern vapor I'm just up the road from ya in the queen city

 

[Southern-Vapor]

Thanks Dale.
Are ya'll getting this extra cold weather as we are down here? Lows in the 20's for past week....I'm not used to that.

 

[dale1962]

Thanks Dale.
Are ya'll getting this extra cold weather as we are down here? Lows in the 20's for past week....I'm not used to that.

oh yea the teens,I think by mid week highs in 50's

 

[VapingRulz]

I'm no expert, just going by what I find online. The added chemical is ethylene vinyl acetate....according to wikipedia,
EVA is used in orthotics, fire safe cigarettes, surfboard and skimboard traction pads, and for the manufacturing of some artificial flowers. It is also used as a clinginess-enhancing additive in plastic wraps, a cold flow improver for diesel fuel and a separater in HEPA filters. EVA is easily cut from sheets and molded to shape. It is also used to make thermoplastic mouthguards that soften in boiling water for a user specific fit.

Wow, that's really gross. And they can honestly say - with a straight face - that vaping may be "too dangerous?" Hypocrites.

Welcome to the wonderful world of vaping! I think you're going to love your VK, and don't hesitate to up the nicotine level if 18mg isn't cutting it. I started at 36mg and now I'm at 24mg for the most part - and it was absolutely painless.

 

[sawlight]

No, they are making a killing off of analogs, they haven't figured out how to tax the life out of this yet!