New vaper here from Canada

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Swede

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Hi everyone

I am sitting here at the computer with my Joye eGo that I got in my mail box 3 days ago. I am an avid smoker and I never once thought that I would want to quit smoking, in fact, I quite like smoking. I have smoked for 11 years and am/was a PAD+ smoker, the only time that I could think of not smoking or didn't want to smoke was when I was severely sick or hung over(like we haven't all been there :blush:)

I heard about e-cigs about a year and a half ago, but never took them seriously, as I had just perused the retailers websites. I had never found or looked for a forum, (funny because every other prospective hobby of mine get's hours and hours of forum research before a decision is made) but this forum and the online dealer and product reviews made up my mind.

I did a lot of research before trusting a dealer (retailer) with my hard earned money, but I finally bit the bullet on Jan 22 2011 and bought a eGo kit with a 2 x 30ml/24mg juice bottles and a spare set of carts and a 5 pack of cartos.

Let me tell you, I've never checked the tracking so much on any parcel that I have ordered in my life. (Maybe that's because I had the sense that my life depended on it) When I finally got the kit the following Thursday, I took off from work an hour early just to get to the post office before they closed to make sure I could get my parcel. I got home and put on supper for the kids, and while it was cooking I opened up the kit and filled a cart, stuck it on the atty, and OMG, fu@#ing horrible!!!!!!

I guess I should have heeded the new atty cleaning advice here a little stronger. I thought it was just some really bad e-juice that I had gotten. I filled a carto, and lo and behold, it was pretty good. Smoked/Vaped 3 cartos(510's) before I had the stones to try the atty's again. Once I rinsed them out under hot tap water and blew them out, I have to say, they are quite fine!!!!!

Long and short of it is......there was never a day that I could go without at least trying to smoke at least one analogue, sick or not, and in the last 3 days, not once have I had the urge. THIS STUFF REALLY WORKS!!!!!!!!

I hope to continue this fine habit/hobby for a really long time, I know that I have never wanted to become a "non smoker". I hate the social pressure brought on by that statement and decision, so I am hoping to make vapeing my true "cigarette replacement therapy", as opposed to the mainstream NRT.

As of right now, both me and my wife are both enjoying a puff on each of the eGo's that came in the first kit I ordered, I think there is hope for both of us:).

The second day we had the first kit, I was so impressed, I ordered a second kit. It's an eGo t starter kit with misc spare tanks, 510 cartos, a cone, 510 carts, and a healthy(no pun intended) stock of high strength e-juice and mixing liquid. What are some good Clubhouse (similar to Lorann) flavourings for a Canuck to try to mix, and what ratio, quantity wise, do you mix them with the base?

Thanks for reading my long winded intro......

Swede
 

Sassyonemeis

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Welcome and congrats on quitting smoking tobacco cigarettes! I felt the same way about them. I enjoyed smoking, I just didnt enjoy what it was doing to my body and to my health, and I never realy thought that I would be able to quit them as I had tried several times before.

I bought my first PV on a whim at the mall and struggled terribly to finish off my last pack of cigarettes (couldnt fathom wasting the money). Havent had a cigarette in nearly 3 weeks and I dont miss them, crave them or even want them. This is awesome!!
 

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Thanks for the quick reply. Right now, me and the wife are both having a Saturday night drink, and it is so nice not to have to worry about the house smelling like an ashtray in the morning. I always have felt incredibly guilty when I woke up the next morning after a night of relaxing and the house smelt horrible. I'm sure all you know what I mean. This could just be the thing that makes family life on the weekends more that just "go away, (mommy/daddy) is having a smoke right now" when they come in the kitchen.

I feel guilty just writing this, but I hope you know where I'm coming from.

Swede
 
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Bradder

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You have got a great system. I am so looking forward to trying an eGo tank. Let us know what you think of it. This is a great "habit" and can become a hobby for sure. Space for organization is a big part of it. My "stuff" just collected for months before I finally got it organized (a relative phrase for me at best).

I had missed where you asked about mixing. If you haven;t already you might take a look at the DIY forum for ideas. Is also a good idea to download a program or bookmark an e-juice calculator (they are all free and most have some recipes with them). My personal favorite that is easy to use is the "eJuice Me Up."
 

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Thanx gents

I've been pretty busy sharing my enthusiasm here over the last few hrs and have made my way to the other forums. I found the Canadian forum right away and posted a new thread there to see if there are any fellow manitoba vapers. I sure hope to connect with a few through this forum (HOLY COW THERE IS A LOT OF FOLKS ON HERE). I just love meeting a new community of like minded folks whenever I take up a new activity.

This is much like any other friendly hobby based forum I've ever had the pleasure of signing up on. Glad to meet you, fellow vapers........

Swede
 
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