I don't really have a story either but I have used the PIF forum alot mainly because of lack of funds and people have been gracious enough to help me out even though I am new...Just like the Johnson Creek I have been wanting to try but didn't have the money someone sent me three bottles worth of it and without that person I would have never tried it...so that alone says something about this forum and the people that post on it....
Oh HAPPY DAY.... *contest*
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P.I.F. = Place for Infinite number of new Friends
You know at first I just thought PIF was just a neat place to go to try new juices or get the one little piece of hardware that others either didn't like or wanted to share with newcomer's. I have taken some things and I have given some things (and I have screwed up some of my offers by not being detailed enough
- hopefully didn't upset anyone too much
). But I have discovered that the people in here are nice, caring, giving people that have truly restored my faith in people! And when I get that pm from someone I sent something to - well that just makes my day, whether I actually helped them out or just gave them the chance to try something new. I get a feeling of family and friends just reading through it daily Keep passing out those warm fuzzies everyone and I will continue to contribute when I do my house cleaning
You know at first I just thought PIF was just a neat place to go to try new juices or get the one little piece of hardware that others either didn't like or wanted to share with newcomer's. I have taken some things and I have given some things (and I have screwed up some of my offers by not being detailed enough
- hopefully didn't upset anyone too much). But I have discovered that the people in here are nice, caring, giving people that have truly restored my faith in people! And when I get that pm from someone I sent something to - well that just makes my day, whether I actually helped them out or just gave them the chance to try something new. I get a feeling of family and friends just reading through it daily Keep passing out those warm fuzzies everyone and I will continue to contribute when I do my house cleaning
Thanks Keyz... I'm loving all the stories!!!!
and folks... don't worry.. there IS no perfect story. I just love to hear what YOURS is
and folks... don't worry.. there IS no perfect story. I just love to hear what YOURS is
oh alright, i'll see what I can do.
When I started vaping I had next to nothing. I was out of a job, had nothing saved up and hanging on by a string. I'm not really sure when I first saw the PiF thread, but when I first came here I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I had never seen people on any of the many forums I've been part of over the last few years be... so human. Everyone was helpful and willing to get a new vaper on his feet. One of the first things I did was lurk around for a few days after I posted in the newbie thread, I saw a post in treasure chest and took it. At first I felt selfish and horrible, I hadn't given anything and didn't have anything to give back. But it was enough to keep me going for a little bit longer. I started to build up a small stock and began posting in the PiF thread. slowly but surely I've learned that I wasn't being selfish or greedy when I took that first TC. I can't remember who posted it (if I looked back i could probably find it). I do remember one miss LBug sending me a nice care package with some of my favorite juice (oba oba). I also remember my first carto, it was a 2.0 ohm carto. I don't remember who sent it to me, but it was filled with a coffee flavor... it was an amazing coffee too... But to tie things up, if it wasn't for the great people here in the PiF forum, I never would have made it. Thank you guys so much, it means the world to me. What I have learned from this, there is still good honest people out there. Not everyone is just out there to get ahead of everyone else, my faith in people is coming back. I've found myself more willing to trust people instead of taking everything everyone says with a grain of salt... There are good people out there, and I think we are lucky to have something that has brought us all together.
*disclaimer* this might not be the entire truth(because I can't remember the beginning that well). but it is how I choose to remember it.
When I started vaping I had next to nothing. I was out of a job, had nothing saved up and hanging on by a string. I'm not really sure when I first saw the PiF thread, but when I first came here I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I had never seen people on any of the many forums I've been part of over the last few years be... so human. Everyone was helpful and willing to get a new vaper on his feet. One of the first things I did was lurk around for a few days after I posted in the newbie thread, I saw a post in treasure chest and took it. At first I felt selfish and horrible, I hadn't given anything and didn't have anything to give back. But it was enough to keep me going for a little bit longer. I started to build up a small stock and began posting in the PiF thread. slowly but surely I've learned that I wasn't being selfish or greedy when I took that first TC. I can't remember who posted it (if I looked back i could probably find it). I do remember one miss LBug sending me a nice care package with some of my favorite juice (oba oba). I also remember my first carto, it was a 2.0 ohm carto. I don't remember who sent it to me, but it was filled with a coffee flavor... it was an amazing coffee too... But to tie things up, if it wasn't for the great people here in the PiF forum, I never would have made it. Thank you guys so much, it means the world to me. What I have learned from this, there is still good honest people out there. Not everyone is just out there to get ahead of everyone else, my faith in people is coming back. I've found myself more willing to trust people instead of taking everything everyone says with a grain of salt... There are good people out there, and I think we are lucky to have something that has brought us all together.
*disclaimer* this might not be the entire truth(because I can't remember the beginning that well). but it is how I choose to remember it.
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(Not entering the contest, I haven't participated in PIF threads)
I'm sure there are many "non-posters" like me that still come in here to read of all the caring things folks are doing for one another. Here's why I come in here:
I'm allergic to "the news," whether it be written or on television. It's not a reflection of my reality. If I encounter 20 people during the day, 19 of them are going to return my smile. Admittedly, I know it may be out of fear of the goofy, grinning woman who may be "off her meds" and carrying a weapon. Still, it's a smile, and it's beautiful. Some days, Number 20 sticks with me. On those days, I'm truly grateful for threads like this... where Numbers 1-19 are on display for everyone to see and remember that Number 20 was maybe just having a tough "moment"... or is perhaps just fearless!
I'm sure there are many "non-posters" like me that still come in here to read of all the caring things folks are doing for one another. Here's why I come in here:
I'm allergic to "the news," whether it be written or on television. It's not a reflection of my reality. If I encounter 20 people during the day, 19 of them are going to return my smile. Admittedly, I know it may be out of fear of the goofy, grinning woman who may be "off her meds" and carrying a weapon. Still, it's a smile, and it's beautiful. Some days, Number 20 sticks with me. On those days, I'm truly grateful for threads like this... where Numbers 1-19 are on display for everyone to see and remember that Number 20 was maybe just having a tough "moment"... or is perhaps just fearless!
I found the ECF a little too late. In other words, I ordered a Blu. For all the negative things I could say about the Blu, it led me here so all is forgiven. Of course, the refund didnt hurt either. That was 11 months ago. (May 15 marks one full year since my last cigarette!!) Over course of the next month or so I fumbled around the forum like a lost child in an overwhelming toy store. I asked stupid noob questions and got intelligent answers. Somewhere along the way, in a thread about favorite flavors, someone suggested that I might be able to get a sample of Atomic Cinnacide in the PIF group. I was skeptical. At the time I was buying juice from a vendor who charged $10 for 5ml bottles (yeah, I know
now). Anyway, I joined the group and poked around for a few moments. Ultimately, I found my way to the wants/needs thread and posted with little hope. I mean, really, who does that kind of thing? A few days passed, and I checked back several times but nothing came of it. So, I wrote it off. Month passed and I learned a lot about vaping. I picked up a Sidesho and a 510 knock-off from Tasty Vapor. I stopped buying absurdly priced liquid
But I still remembered PIF. It hadnt worked for me, but I seemed like such a wonderful idea. How magical would it been if some total stranger really had just shared like that? So, armed with a few empty 5ml bottles and my very own atomic cinnacide, I came back. Only this time I looked a little deeper and discovered something magical: you guys. Generosity on a magnitude that still humbles me was occurring on a daily basis, I had just missed it. I hadnt looked deep enough and my singular post in the community prior to that had been, to my shame, a two line want. So, at the risk of waxing a touch dramatic, I think PIF has made me a somewhat better, less cynical person. This community is proof positive that, despite the sling and arrows of daily disgruntlement, good people are out there.
Thank you Laney . Me too.
Bystander, and any other 'lurkers': you are just as eligible. Even if you don't physically participate. If PIF has enchanced your life in some way, I'd love to hear about it. (and as Aresi said: it's open to interpertation. There are no restrictions).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALL!!!!
Sent from my pod
. Me too. Bystander, and any other 'lurkers': you are just as eligible. Even if you don't physically participate. If PIF has enchanced your life in some way, I'd love to hear about it. (and as Aresi said: it's open to interpertation. There are no restrictions).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALL!!!!
Sent from my pod
Been watching the boards for a month and I've been vaping for 3 weeks, 7 days cig-free today. Important birthday for me, even if it's only a week birthday.
My first kit purchase was a box-mod from someone of ECF that had good feedback. I, and all who ordered in the last month have not received our purchases and the seller is MIA, nobody knows what happened. Until that's resolved that purchase and the money tied up in it are in limbo. Enough said on that but it did make me wonder about the character of this board, in a confusing way because everybody seemed so genuine and helpful.
When I found PIF, I was instantly attracted to it's great concept. As I started reading it I was moved not only by the great generosity reflected here, but more by the evident caring, consideration and love evidenced not only by the gifting but even by the discussion on rules. If one has something valuable, it should be protected.
I received my first TC, a juice that I liked, which was great because I spent some much on samples I kind of blew the budget on buying stock. Next week, I'll put up one comprising small bottles of juices that didn't hit me, though I know my tastes might change in time and what doesn't work this week may the next. However, I'm compelled to give back what I have at this stage, because that's what moved me. It's the spirit.
My first kit purchase was a box-mod from someone of ECF that had good feedback. I, and all who ordered in the last month have not received our purchases and the seller is MIA, nobody knows what happened. Until that's resolved that purchase and the money tied up in it are in limbo. Enough said on that but it did make me wonder about the character of this board, in a confusing way because everybody seemed so genuine and helpful.
When I found PIF, I was instantly attracted to it's great concept. As I started reading it I was moved not only by the great generosity reflected here, but more by the evident caring, consideration and love evidenced not only by the gifting but even by the discussion on rules. If one has something valuable, it should be protected.
I received my first TC, a juice that I liked, which was great because I spent some much on samples I kind of blew the budget on buying stock. Next week, I'll put up one comprising small bottles of juices that didn't hit me, though I know my tastes might change in time and what doesn't work this week may the next. However, I'm compelled to give back what I have at this stage, because that's what moved me. It's the spirit.
LOTS of room for more!
It doesn't have to be a novella...
it doesn't have to move me to tears.. (I just love to hear the stories of how PIF has enriched your life.)
Heck! It doesn't even have to relate to vaping... maybe it's moved you to do other things,
or *anything*.. anything at all!
Contest ends at midnight!
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It doesn't have to be a novella...
it doesn't have to move me to tears.. (I just love to hear the stories of how PIF has enriched your life.)
Heck! It doesn't even have to relate to vaping... maybe it's moved you to do other things,
or *anything*.. anything at all!
Contest ends at midnight!
♥♥♥
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I used to think people were basically good. Innocent until proven guilty kind of thing. Then I went out and lived for a few decades. I was raised by a very loving mom and learned growing up to always try to give more than you get in life – but there are takers out there. And yeah, mean people suck. So when I started to harden my heart a bit, to not trust as much, not let people in, etc. – life just wasn’t as fun anymore. “That’s life”, right?
When I found this ECF I was so happy to find a place where people would answer my questions without attack or judgment. Then somehow I stumbled in to PIF. I tend to go on and on, so I’ll try to cut it short here – PIF, in a way, gave me my world back. I found a place where people actually care about and help each other, where giving is just as good (or better!) as getting. The trust, compassion, generosity, and love in this group is an amazing and beautiful thing. Just being a part of this PIF family (though I may just be the embarrassing cousin lol) has changed me. I can see the good in people again, and I feel free to trust, to give – well, you get the idea. For that I will be forever grateful. Thank You PIF. :sniffle:
I just wanted to add - I've already won - I won when I found PIF. PIF is made of winning. oh the warm fuzzies keep spilling over
When I found this ECF I was so happy to find a place where people would answer my questions without attack or judgment. Then somehow I stumbled in to PIF. I tend to go on and on, so I’ll try to cut it short here – PIF, in a way, gave me my world back. I found a place where people actually care about and help each other, where giving is just as good (or better!) as getting. The trust, compassion, generosity, and love in this group is an amazing and beautiful thing. Just being a part of this PIF family (though I may just be the embarrassing cousin lol) has changed me. I can see the good in people again, and I feel free to trust, to give – well, you get the idea. For that I will be forever grateful. Thank You PIF. :sniffle:
I just wanted to add - I've already won - I won when I found PIF. PIF is made of winning. oh the warm fuzzies keep spilling over
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PIf has enriched my life tremendously. I have built real life relationships with many people in here. when I was really sick in the hospital last thanksgiving for almost two weeks It really touched me to get back on line and find each and every one of you sending out prayers and warm thoughts and the care package when i came home was a warm welcome i'll never forget. It made me fell truly grateful to be apart of this group. though im not on as often cuz, well life happens i do find other ways to pif . out in the community me and the wife have started giving starter kits out to a sober living womens home.all because of one of the other people in pif gave us the idea Its awesome to see us all pull together and help others out and the rewards of knowing you have done your part are worth more than gold . Its an honor to be a part of the grander picture. and I thank each and every one of you for spreading the love and Paying it forward. teaching others how to be a little more aware of others , my kids now even know about piffing and try to find ways to PIf in there own little ways .
Happy birthday PIF
i do find other ways to pif . out in the community me and the wife have started giving starter kits out to a sober living womens home.all because of one of the other people in pif gave us the idea Its awesome to see us all pull together and help others out and the rewards of knowing you have done your part are worth more than gold . Its an honor to be a part of the grander picture. and I thank each and every one of you for spreading the love and Paying it forward. teaching others how to be a little more aware of others , my kids now even know about piffing and try to find ways to PIf in there own little ways .Happy birthday PIF
Pif has really enriched my life in several ways. There has been support from many people with many good ideas and suggestions for staying off of analogs. Members have sent me many items without being asked, some of which I did not know I needed but all have helped. And PIFing has been a blast and a lot of fun, I have had the opportunity to try many juices that I would not have otherwise tried.
PIF the home of some of the BEST people I will never get to meet.;-)
PIF the home of some of the BEST people I will never get to meet.;-)
just under 3 hours left!!
Only a handful of people to pick from and I'm not even picking! Random.org is going to pick the winner
The way I see it; there are just TOO many beautiful and moving stories to choose from.. I'd end up giving you ALL a mod!
xoxo,
Lbug
Only a handful of people to pick from and I'm not even picking! Random.org is going to pick the winner
The way I see it; there are just TOO many beautiful and moving stories to choose from.. I'd end up giving you ALL a mod!
xoxo,
Lbug
PIF has enriched my life by all the wonderful people here. It is like a family for the most part, but like a family it has had its good times and bad. Even though I had been away for a while, when I started to stick my nose back in, I was welcomed back. Sometimes, I wonder if I would have continued vaping without PIF. PIF is where I learned and had a chance to experience all the variations in vaping. PIF is where I was helped with batteries when mine were dying and cigarettes were looming close. PIF has reinforced my belief in the best parts of the human condition. PIF gave me the opportunity to say thank you by helping others that may need it. This and more is how PIF has enriched my life.
((pin))
Happy smiles! Good to see you back!!!
(I've seen a few 'lost&missing' faces today... warms the heart ♥)
Happy smiles! Good to see you back!!!
(I've seen a few 'lost&missing' faces today... warms the heart ♥)
I ventured into PIF not too long after I joined ECF, though I didn't talk for some time (same story all over again lol) I watched with amazement as I watched people, most of whom had never met, reach out to help a stranger with their own personal struggles with smoking. I watched as this whole community, more of a family really, reached out and within hours had gathered up enough money to buy one of the hottest mods on the market at the time, all for a father who wanted better for his disabled son. He didn't ask. People just opened their hearts and helped. It was the most moving thing I'd ever seen. That's why I came.
I've stayed with PIF because of the enrichment. You all are too aware of the effects of smoking, and how hard it is to quit. I KNOW that if I hadn't had my PIF family, I would've been back to analogs. Everyone here has so much compassion, so much enthusiasm. I've seen PIF, and their members, at their worst, and most definitely at their best. The love shared here is like no other all over the internet. I've grown to know many of you on great personal levels, and you've seen me through illnesses and loved ones passing, and you've celebrated all the positives. I've cried with a few, but have laughed with many. I am blessed to have PIF members in my life!
LBug.. thank you for the wonderful contest.. not for the prize, but for the stories. We see so much negativity, it spreads so much quicker than happiness and triumph.. it's nice to reflect on the goods of the community.. so thank you, from the bottom of my heart ♥
I've stayed with PIF because of the enrichment. You all are too aware of the effects of smoking, and how hard it is to quit. I KNOW that if I hadn't had my PIF family, I would've been back to analogs. Everyone here has so much compassion, so much enthusiasm. I've seen PIF, and their members, at their worst, and most definitely at their best. The love shared here is like no other all over the internet. I've grown to know many of you on great personal levels, and you've seen me through illnesses and loved ones passing, and you've celebrated all the positives. I've cried with a few, but have laughed with many. I am blessed to have PIF members in my life!
LBug.. thank you for the wonderful contest.. not for the prize, but for the stories. We see so much negativity, it spreads so much quicker than happiness and triumph.. it's nice to reflect on the goods of the community.. so thank you, from the bottom of my heart
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