Howdy neighbor,
Though I'm a Texan, I am actually out of the country right now. Hope to be back in my good old southern state of Texas soon. Now, I don't think anybody will laugh about starting out with a blu...many people actually have. I started with another type back in 2006 and went back to smoking stinky coffin nails. If the blu helped you stop them then that is perfect.
Glad to hear you were able to do a return and sorry to hear that the battery stopped charging (I'm assuming that the battery was not old or charged many times). I have seen many people vaping cig-a-likes and not smoking so whatever works for you is the best setup.
Also am glad to hear that you are enjoying the vaping. Here on the forum, it seems to be much the same as in the South - warm, friendly and loving the advice giving to any who want to listen.
I usually like to tell all new people, look for a neighbor or other vapors in the area - even a store will do if possible. This is great when you have an immediate question (the other person or persons may know the answer) but also great for sharing juices to see what else is out there, learn new tricks, and of course - just to hang out with some great vaping people. If there is a group here on the forum for your area, join in and maybe get a meetup. I will be trying to do a meetup while I am out of the country and will hope to get a meetup when I am back home in good ol' San Anton''