No more tobbaco after 54 years

[rgerber]

Hi all!
I am a cranky 72 year old man that started smoking pipes and cigars in 1955. Hell, Ike was president then. On May 22 of this year, I quit tobbaco with the aid of Chantix. For 125 miserable days I stayed clean. I was not fit to be around. While I was able to kick my alcohol addiction in 1977, the nicotine monster was killing me. Every minute of ever day he wanted his cigars. Then I looked into vaping. Holy Nicotine! I was saved! I am loving my new "hobby". Three mods and two more on the way. Life is now good for me and those around me.
Just 'sayin,
Reverend Dickie

 

[Auntie Mame]

A big welcome from an old lady who also remembers the 50s! Congrats!

 

[57chilicat]

Wow!!!! So glad you made your way here and that you found vaping! I tried Chantix also and almost lost my mind! I am almost one year free of stinky sticks and finally free of a 44 year habit. You are a great example of how wonderful vaping is and how it is never too late to make a great change in your life! Welcome and keep us posted on your journey!

 

[Spencer87]

Good job. I've heard and Experienced that Nicotine is harder to quit than (other things).
but glad you gave up the cigs. Keep up the vaping

and plus, I tried the Chantix. Was okay, until... it was over. then, about 20 days later, after working out, Figured one small cigarillo wouldnt hurt. Then one more, then one more, then a cig, and then.okay as long as I dont buy a pack.. and then I bought a pack....

If vape devices were sold in stores at that time, I woulda gone with that i think

 

[issy]

Congrats and welcome, Rev. Dickie!

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum Reverend Dickie. Glad to have you here!

Cranky or not, we love to have you here. Try some Peppermint Bark from Ahlusion and all your crankyness will fade away!

 

[The Ocelot]

Hallelujah!

 

[AzPlumber]

Welcome to the forum, glad you dropped the Chantix and didn't come in here shoot'n the place up.

 

[bigdaddybrink1]

Hi all!
I am a cranky 72 year old man that started smoking pipes and cigars in 1955. Hell, Ike was president then. On May 22 of this year, I quit tobbaco with the aid of Chantix. For 125 miserable days I stayed clean. I was not fit to be around. While I was able to kick my alcohol addiction in 1977, the nicotine monster was killing me. Every minute of ever day he wanted his cigars. Then I looked into Vaping. Holy Nicotine! I was saved! I am loving my new "hobby". Three mods and two more on the way. Life is now good for me and those around me.
Just 'sayin,
Reverend Dickie

Hello from a fellow friend of Bill W.

 

[philoshop]

Congratulations! And welcome to the site.

 

[Warpigs]

Welcome to ECF! Grats on quitting! It really is quite awsome after you get over the cravings/urges. Vape On!

 

[koebek]

you, sir, are an inspiration!

 

[freeatlast!]

Big congrats, Rev. Dickie, from a former smoker of 47 years. Never thought I'd be able to give 'em up & couldn't (still can't) believe how easy it was with vaping! It's been over a year now. Best of luck to you!! Glad to see you here!

 

[Stacy1]

Hi Rev. Dickie and kudos to you for finally being able to get away from the smokes. Four months is a HUGE accomplishment and something to be proud of. Glad you found your way to EFC

 

[rgerber]

Glad to be among friends and supporters. Was thinking of a new venue. "Vapes For Vets". So many of these guys are trapped in tobbaco hell. It's killing them. Vaping seems like a much better alternative. Thoughts?
Reverend Dickie

 

[joesquid]

Welcome to ECF and congrats Dickie! I work for the Navy and can tell you first hand that vaping is very popular in the military. Every time I go out to the smoking area there are a number of vapers there. It would be great to get the vets no longer attached to the military to discover vaping.

 

[Sgt.Rock]

Welcome and congrats from a reformed 45 year tobacco addict!

 

[rgerber]

I guess I have to have a few more posts before I get full access. Am loving the new hobby but slightly out of control with mods. Have pretty well picked e-Pipes for my main vape but haven't popped for a "good one" yet.

Reverend Dickie

 

[CdnDiva]

Good for you! You should talk to my mom

 

[josheeesh]

Congrats Man!! So awesome how many people Vaping is helping