Newbie from Florida!

[pinellaspete]

Hey all, Started vaping BluCigs on July 26, 2011. Awesome first time experience! I had been smoking 1 1/2 to 2 packs of analogs a day for 34 years. Made the switch to e-cigs effortlessly. I mostly vaped but still smoked 1 or 2 single analogs a day, just to see if I was missing anything, until the morning of Monday, August 1, 2011. I smoked my last analog that morning and haven't looked back! I know BluCigs gets a bad rap on this forum, but I think that by being the same shape and size of an analog made a HUGE difference in my ability to substitute the ecigs for the analogs. Of course (like the majority here) after screwing around with the little batteries on the 510 system, I purchased an Ego 650 system after only 2 weeks of using the BluCigs. I became a HAPPY vaper! Then I discovered Backwoods Brew thanks to some of the posts on this forum. I ordered up 5 different flavors that had received good reviews on this forum. I received them this past Friday and am now a REALLY HAPPY vaper. Its just too bad BWB can't keep up stock on the favorites mentioned throughout this forum. I was even on the "notify me" list for several different flavors, but do to the fact that I didn't react within 12 hours of the e-mail, I am still without some of the best BWB has to offer! (RY4) Oh well...I'll definitely jump on the offer next time! Well...That's how I started and where I am today. I hope after my newbie status matures, I will be able to contribute more to this forum. Yours, PinellasPete

 

[KTaylor]

Welcome to ECF pete!!! Congrats on the switch to vaping!! A hello from a fellow Floridian. You will probably have a ton of quesitons so don't hesitate to ask. There is an amazing amount of info and an even more amazing group of people on here!!

 

[Mickirette]

Congrats on the switch and welcome to ECF. You can't go wrong with BWB it's the best juice.

 

[Michael Curry]

Hi, and welcome form yet another Floridian!

Living where we do, if you haven't thought of this already, you might want to make sure you have a way to charge batteries from a car, and keep a supply of e-juice on hand. Just in case.

Oops - meant to add: There is a Florida group here at ECF, when you get a few minutes you might want to have a look. It's HERE You should be able to post there in an hour or so after your 5th post.

 

[MTV]

Welcome to ECF pinellaspete I also have a few slim batts that I started with...that all went to hell after I got my Silver Bullet...but I keep them for backups

 

[studio52]

Congrats..and welcome to you...

 

[Ironman]

Someone gave me a great piece of advice when I first started on here, "check out the ECF Library". I was unsure about alot of details and this helped me understand ALOT. Welcome.

 

[pinellaspete]

Hi, and welcome form yet another Floridian!

Living where we do, if you haven't thought of this already, you might want to make sure you have a way to charge batteries from a car, and keep a supply of e-juice on hand. Just in case.

Oops - meant to add: There is a Florida group here at ECF, when you get a few minutes you might want to have a look. It's HERE You should be able to post there in an hour or so after your 5th post.

Thanks Michael! Hey...With Irene headed our way, I might need the car charger sooner than I/we would like! Pete

 

[Iffy]

Hey all, Started vaping BluCigs on July 26, 2011. Awesome first time experience! I had been smoking 1 1/2 to 2 packs of analogs a day for 34 years. Made the switch to e-cigs effortlessly. I mostly vaped but still smoked 1 or 2 single analogs a day, just to see if I was missing anything, until the morning of Monday, August 1, 2011. I smoked my last analog that morning and haven't looked back!

I know BluCigs gets a bad rap on this forum, but I think that by being the same shape and size of an analog made a HUGE difference in my ability to substitute the ecigs for the analogs. Of course (like the majority here) after screwing around with the little batteries on the 510 system, I purchased an Ego 650 system after only 2 weeks of using the BluCigs. I became a HAPPY vaper!

Then I discovered Backwoods Brew thanks to some of the posts on this forum. I ordered up 5 different flavors that had received good reviews on this forum. I received them this past Friday and am now a REALLY HAPPY vaper.

Its just too bad BWB can't keep up stock on the favorites mentioned throughout this forum. I was even on the "notify me" list for several different flavors, but do to the fact that I didn't react within 12 hours of the e-mail, I am still without some of the best BWB has to offer! (RY4) Oh well...I'll definitely jump on the offer next time!

Well...That's how I started and where I am today. I hope after my newbie status matures, I will be able to contribute more to this forum. Yours, PinellasPete

Welcome aboard!

 

[Steelrat]

Welcome Pete!

You missed a vape-meet last night in Largo. We all had a blast and would welcome you anytime you would like to come hang out with us. We're planning a meet in Lakeland on the 24th if you are interested. I'll post the info when I confirm a location.

Once again, Welcome to ECF!!!

Steelrat

 

[classwife]

Hi pinellaspete ! Welcome to ECF !

Watch our Florida Vapers group....we get together once a month and have a great time !

Florida Vapors Club

 

[pinellaspete]

Welcome to ECF pinellaspete I also have a few slim batts that I started with...that all went to hell after I got my Silver Bullet...but I keep them for backups

Thanks for the info! I use my BluCigs 510's in public places occasionally. I went to a Tampa Bay Rays game and was able to take a vape every now and again while sitting in the stands without anyone noticing. The 510's are so small and tuck right inside your hand! Well...There was that one person... Hey look at that guy sucking on his finger!!! LOL Pete

 

[Michael Curry]

Thanks Michael! Hey...With Irene headed our way, I might need the car charger sooner than I/we would like! Pete

Yeah - That's kinda what I was thinking. Hopefully not though.

Should be able to find a USB adapter for the car locally though, seems everything has them now. Couple days ago I was wandering some of the shops along the beach and I ran across those salt rock lamps that are supposed to emit ions that clean the air, and even they had USB adapters. lol So there is sure to be something that you can hook your charger up to.

 

[Wingapo]

Congratulations on finding the ECF! You're the newest winner of the we'll stuff your head full of knowledge and make you want to try everything club. You made a great decision, too bad your bank account's going to hate you.

 

[Steelrat]

Congratulations on finding the ECF! You're the newest winner of the we'll stuff your head full of knowledge and make you want to try everything club. You made a great decision, too bad your bank account's going to hate you.

 

[pinellaspete]

Congratulations on finding the ECF! You're the newest winner of the we'll stuff your head full of knowledge and make you want to try everything club. You made a great decision, too bad your bank account's going to hate you.

Yeah, don't I know it!

That's what I keep telling the wife...
"But look how much we are saving by not smoking!" (As I fire up the credit card for yet another vaping order!)

Pete

 

[Katy]

Hi to Florida. My daughter and her family live in Orlando and I'm often visiting there. Like you, I started with Blu but quickly found that the batteries didn't last long enough for a heavy smoker like me. I haven't tried any Backwoods flavors but may give them a look soon.

 

[Wingapo]

If I had one of those little banners it would say, "Been to busy vaping to figure out when I quit smoking and how many cigarettes I've avoided. Money saved, not a chance!"

 

[pinellaspete]

Welcome Pete!

You missed a vape-meet last night in Largo. We all had a blast and would welcome you anytime you would like to come hang out with us. We're planning a meet in Lakeland on the 24th if you are interested. I'll post the info when I confirm a location.

Once again, Welcome to ECF!!!

Steelrat

Steelrat,

That sounds like fun.
I'll be looking for your post about the next meet.
I didn't realize there was a FL forum, I will start keeping up with it.

Pete

 

[Michael Curry]

Well...There was that one person... Hey look at that guy sucking on his finger!!! LOL Pete

Easily dealt with.

Look them in the eye and hold eye contact. It helps if you don't blink. Calmly tell them "You have something I need, and I have everything you could ever want." Take a nice long puff on your 'finger' and exhale slowly. Smile and ask "Can we make a deal?"

They'll leave you alone.