NLGOM - Oh MY - another "New" member!

[Uncle]

Okay being persuaded by some very nice people (i.e., "Sugar & Spice", "Del Boy", and "JC OKIE") after I posted to the original thread created by "lolady" I am starting a new thread to let everyone know I am here . . . WHOOPIE !!!! And I'm sure everyone is jumbing for joy - Right? ( and before anyone starts on me, let me just say - it was meant as just a little self-deprecating humor and sarcasm ) . . .

First and foremost - HI!

I'm "nlgom" (as it was shorten by Del Boy)

AND okay, here's my story . . .

I have been lurking here for quite some time now doing research about eCigs and "vaping". And just like "lolady" in her original post, with all the information out there in "cyber" space and here at ECF I've gotten even more confused (for awhile) . . . Matter of fact, if you read "lolady" original post and enter "nlgom" instead we could almost have the exact same story . . .

(as copied from my original post) . . .

I could not say it any better than “lolady” has and like she mentioned in her first post, I too have been a “heavy” smoker (and still am) since the age of 14 (OH my – 43 years). I am now up to 2 ½ to 3 packs a day (sometimes 4) – and menthol to boot (I really liked “Kool” 100’s Ultra Lights till they took them off the market). So for numerous reasons, mainly health (very similar to “lolady”), although I really do not want to, because I enjoy it too much – I need to stop smoking analogs (hope I got that right). However, I find it very difficult and extremely hard to do so, especially given that I am emotionally, mentally, and physically addicted to smoking. Matter of fact, it is so bad for me that when I am going somewhere I cannot smoke – I smoke even more before I get there (getting on a plane or going to a friend’s home who does not allow smoking is “H*LL” – I do chain smoke & even wear a 21 mg nicotine patch just to try to get through it). I’ve tried all the pills (big mistake for me), patches, gum, and lozenges – they have not worked for me. I even tried a couple eCig’s and one in particular that a friend sent me – but it was horrible and no real menthol taste (to much like mint gum for me). And now that I have moved into a new residence that does not allow smoking in your own apartment (No - I didn’t know before I signed the lease) – I have got to STOP.

So a very BIG THANKS “lolady” !!!! Reading the comments by you and what you are going through have given me even more reason to consider taking up “vaping” with an eCig so I can try to stop smoking too. Hopefully, I will find the right one with a true menthol taste that is also easy to use – I am getting the New G6 by Halo when it becomes available this Monday, June 20th (as per my last communication with Jay Balzio, Director of Business Development at Halo).

So here we are . . . anyone up for a little light conversation . . . as I mentioned to "Del Boy" - I already have the coffee - and a "smoke" in hand (My bad I know).

And BTW, please be kind, my writing skills are not like "lolady" and they are lacking her proficiency. More importantly, it takes me a little time to make coherent (or understandable) sentences and check my spelling (Oh! yea, am I horrible at spelling).

 

[Natalia]

"Hi" back at ya NLGOM! Welcome!!

I smoked for 48 years and ten months ago started vaping and was lucky enough to never look back. I hope you're able to have a smooth transition too. I wish you the best of luck and enjoyed reading your friendly post. You made me smile.

 

[JC Okie]

HI!!!!!! Welcome! You know, you already have quite a conversation going in the lolady thread, too....so we need your presence in both threads. It's just that we all have enough to say directly to you about how amazing the right set-up can be for you and how successful we've all been, that we wanted a place of our (your) own.

Sugar and Spice will show up here shortly, I'm sure. Meanwhile, I'll just say that I'm older than you are, smoked for over 40 years, and these things got me COMPLETELY off cigs. You just have to find the right set-up and the right juice. I just assumed, finally, that I was going to smoke for the rest of my life and probably die of some smoking-related disease because I just couldn't get my mind around quitting. I actually didn't even intend to quit when I started vaping...I just wanted something I could use during those times when I couldn't smoke. But.....wow. I ended up "forgetting" to smoke for whole days at a time. Amazing.

I hear you...you've smoked for a long time, and you smoke a LOT. Well....me too. It really CAN work for you if we can just get you fixed up with the right pv and some great juice. The big drawback for ME in reference to helping you is that I'm not a menthol smoker (or vaper, either one) so finding the perfect menthol juice will have to be left up to others.

So....what kind of e-cig did you have before that you tried?

 

[JanuarySun]

I could be totally wrong on this, but I'm of the preliminary opinion that us menthol smokers may have an advantage when it comes to vaping. The menthol juice, to me, tastes much closer to a menthol cigarette than the tobacco flavors taste like a plain one. So I'm thinking it may be easier for us to make the transition.

Now, that being said, I do like vaping other things...but not nearly as much as I enjoy vaping menthol.

And I, like you, really (REALLY) did not want to quit, but knew I had to because of health reasons. I truly believe this is the ONLY way I could've stopped. Five days smoke free and absolutely no urge to smoke. Welcome, and good luck!

 

[JC Okie]

Oh, and I think you've been "adopted" already over there (Little Old Lady Land) as "Uncle Not" so don't neglect the young'uns over there just because you have your own place across the valley here.......

 

[expat]

And welcome to you here as well

 

[simba]

Hi! I think even trying is a fantastic step. Wish I could help on the juice, but I was never able to find one that was just like analogs. I did find juices I liked though. I just quit looking to find a juice that tasted like cigs and found some I like. I hope you find yours right off the bat. Wishing you the very best.

 

[tearose50]

Uncle Not -- great to meet you and looking forward to hearing of your adventures in ECF land.

Do ask questions -- how do you think we all got so smart? Someone, er, many are often willing to put in their 2cents of experience and guidance.

I feel your pain -- having to be where you can't smoke. YIKES. Tough battle, that way, but I think you can do it.

Vaping is quite a change---but it is so nice that it is still "smoking" -- That part really helps. As you have learned with your past trials, it's not just the nicotine.

Sorry, no Menthol recommendations -- some will chime in who are Mentho Pros.

 

[Uncle]

HI!!!!!! Welcome! You know, you already have quite a conversation going in the lolady thread, too....so we need your presence in both threads. It's just that we all have enough to say directly to you about how amazing the right set-up can be for you and how successful we've all been, that we wanted a place of our (your) own.

Sugar and Spice will show up here shortly, I'm sure. Meanwhile, I'll just say that I'm older than you are, smoked for over 40 years, and these things got me COMPLETELY off cigs. You just have to find the right set-up and the right juice. I just assumed, finally, that I was going to smoke for the rest of my life and probably die of some smoking-related disease because I just couldn't get my mind around quitting. I actually didn't even intend to quit when I started vaping...I just wanted something I could use during those times when I couldn't smoke. But.....wow. I ended up "forgetting" to smoke for whole days at a time. Amazing.

I hear you...you've smoked for a long time, and you smoke a LOT. Well....me too. It really CAN work for you if we can just get you fixed up with the right pv and some great juice. The big drawback for ME in reference to helping you is that I'm not a menthol smoker (or vaper, either one) so finding the perfect menthol juice will have to be left up to others.

So....what kind of e-cig did you have before that you tried?

First, thank you for you kind words and support . . . As for being older - well you don’t have to prove anything to me I'll take your word on that . . . More importantly, hopefully I will get through this and become a non-smoker as you and so many other have . . . I have so many friends that have gone "Cool Turkey" (Lucky for them) . . . And think I can do it just like they did . . . {TEXT that would be here is omitted for good cause and not for general public } . . . Oh well, we'll see . . .

Well. now to answer your question, let’s see . . . the name of first eCig I tried I do not remember, because it was a friend of mine. It was supposed to be menthol; however it only "tasted" like old tobacco.

The next one was (and I still own - but am planning on returning as soon as I get the G6 if I can) "Smoke Assist" that another friend sent me back in March, once I found out I could not smoke in my apartment. The "Smoke Assist" was difficult to "draw" and had a little more then bad old mint gum taste.

Since then I have been doing a lot of research here on the forum and Internet. I have written emails to a lot of the companies to ask them what their "Menthol" truly tasted like, while trying to not be to specific about what I was looking for in a menthol. The only one to respond positively and send me a detailed review was Halo. And given my subsequent emails with Jay Blazio, the Director of Business Development I lam ooking forward to trying their new G6 Model (especially after seeing "Blowgunguy" video review).

However, in the mean time another friend order and had Halo send me their Basic Starter set which I haven't used yet and am hoping to exchange for the G6 (I really do not want to have to be a scientist and fill different "stuff" to get what I need from an eCig).

So that's where I am at right now . . .

 

[Uncle]

I could be totally wrong on this, but I'm of the preliminary opinion that us menthol smokers may have an advantage when it comes to vaping. The menthol juice, to me, tastes much closer to a menthol cigarette than the tobacco flavors taste like a plain one. So I'm thinking it may be easier for us to make the transition.

Now, that being said, I do like vaping other things...but not nearly as much as I enjoy vaping menthol.

And I, like you, really (REALLY) did not want to quit, but knew I had to because of health reasons. I truly believe this is the ONLY way I could've stopped. Five days smoke free and absolutely no urge to smoke. Welcome, and good luck!

Thanks so much - and IMHO, I think you're right - we "mentholers" must be different when it comes to eCigs and "vaping" . . . It's the TASTE . . . And being that you are new to this too - my best wishes and good luck . . . Let me know not only what you are using for the "Menthol" taste, but how you are doing . . .

 

[Uncle]

Oh, and I think you've been "adopted" already over there (Little Old Lady Land) as "Uncle Not" so don't neglect the young'uns over there just because you have your own place across the valley here.......

Glad to know that . . . and no I will not forget the youngin's here or there . . . BUT HEY - WHAT's with the "Not" . . .
"Uncle" Yes . . . No - "NOT" . . .

 

[Uncle]

And welcome to you here as well

Thanks . . .

 

[Uncle]

Hi! I think even trying is a fantastic step. Wish I could help on the juice, but I was never able to find one that was just like analogs. I did find juices I liked though. I just quit looking to find a juice that tasted like cigs and found some I like. I hope you find yours right off the bat. Wishing you the very best.

Aother - Thanks . . .

 

[Uncle]

Uncle Not -- great to meet you and looking forward to hearing of your adventures in ECF land.

Do ask questions -- how do you think we all got so smart? Someone, er, many are often willing to put in their 2cents of experience and guidance.

I feel your pain -- having to be where you can't smoke. YIKES. Tough battle, that way, but I think you can do it.

Vaping is quite a change---but it is so nice that it is still "smoking" -- That part really helps. As you have learned with your past trials, it's not just the nicotine.

Sorry, no Menthol recommendations -- some will chime in who are Mentho Pros.

Thanks to you too, I hope that something does come from all this, especially that the G6 will fill my needs as expected. As with so many others I cannot keep trying different brands or flavors particularly given the cost and being on a very limited budget now . . . So we'll see what happens.

 

[JC Okie]

Uncle Yes (LOL) Anyway, I hope it comes pretty soon. Can't start too soon..... I checked out the review and it looks pretty good. It's an upgraded KR808 and there are lots and lots of people on here who swear by the KR808s. I guess it's a cartomizer system (2-piece setup...the cartridge and the atomizer are all one piece). You say you don't want to have to fill stuff for it to work. Well.....once you get it, it'll come (I guess) with pre-filled cartomizers, but they will be refillable and in order to 1)get the flavor you want, and 2)not spend a fortune, you will probably end up wanting to learn how to refill them. Cartomizers are considered disposable, but that's not to say they can't or shouldn't be refilled with your juice of choice. And it's easy. I don't want to get too far ahead of the game here when you haven't even received your kit yet, but please don't throw any of your cartomizers away until you figure out everything. Refilling them is soooo easy and soooo sensible (financially) that it'd just be a shame. IF you find that their pre-filled menthol cartos (cartomizers) are just the cat's meow for you, then we'll talk. LOL There's a good chance that the perfect juice for your taste will NOT be the stuff that they come filled with. You owe it to yourself to try several juices until you find the one you love. And that might be a juice that comes in a bottle from somewhere else (another vendor), so keep an open mind......just sayin'......

So glad to have you here.

 

[snails1023]

Uncle Not Welcome glad to have you here!!! Sit back and stay awhile.

 

[JC Okie]

One more thing....(boy, you've open the floodgates, hahaha)....this can be MUCH, MUCH cheaper than smoking real cigarettes. When you figure how much you're spending now on cigs, you will be able to keep yourself supplied with everything you need and then some....with money left over. I don't know about FL (I can only imagine!!) but here in Oklahoma a pack of cigs costs nearly $6.00. I was spending a fortune on s**t that went up in smoke! You can buy a lot of juice for what you spend now on a carton of smokes.

I really, really hope this works out for you. I think it will amaze you when you get going with it. It sure amazed me. Like I said, I didn't really even tell myself I was going to quit....I just ended up liking this better than smoking.....and that's saying a lot. Wait 'til you figure out that you can breathe again, and smell things again, and that you don't stink anymore, and that food tastes better, and that you don't wheeze anymore, and on and on and on.....

Not to mention the BEST thing (IMHO): the fact that you CAN quit.... You'll be so proud of yourself. It won't even be that hard. It's not cold turkey....not even LIKE cold turkey. And...you're a grown-up....you can have a cigarette any time you want it (just not in your new digs! Ha!) so you won't have to feel that pressure. I'm excited.....I sure hope it works for you and you MUST keep us in the loop. ANY snag you run up against, SOMEBODY here can help you with. You won't believe how awesome ALL of these people are! I don't know what it is....common goals, common enemy (cigs)...but the people on this forum are unbelievably supportive and friendly. I think we all have obsessive personalities and have recognized kindred souls......

 

[MustangSallie]

Hi again nlgom. I don't really have much to add except to offer words of encouragement and support. Keep letting us know how things are going for you. Hope you have success and you stick with it. See you at lolady's, and around the ECF.

 

[JanuarySun]

Thanks so much - and IMHO, I think you're right - we "mentholers" must be different when it comes to eCigs and "vaping" . . . It's the TASTE . . . And being that you are new to this too - my best wishes and good luck . . . Let me know not only what you are using for the "Menthol" taste, but how you are doing . . .

I'm actually doing incredibly well--I've had one drag off a cigarette, and that was just to see how it tasted (TERRIBLE!). I am currently using the menthol juice (24mg) that I ordered from Liberty Flights with my Riva 510 kit...very, very pleased with both, although I saw someone say earlier that they didn't like LF's menthol. I might like another better if I tried it, but I have to say I really like this. It's menthol-y, but with a peppermint kick, and not too harsh or too light for me.

I also got ten sampler bottles from BlueMist, and there's only one that I really didn't like at all. The rest are good for mid-day vaping, but I do the menthol in the morning pretty heavily, after meals and at night, for sure.

 

[mlinky]

Hi Uncle Not. Former 40 year PAD Kool Filter Kings smoker here! It can be done, I promise The juice that really got me off cigarettes was VaporBomb Fire n Ice...a cinnamon menthol mix. Doesn't taste just like a Kool, but FEELS just like one.