Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Four

[MattB101]

Don't you miss the good old days when cigarettes were good for you besides being cool and you could buy them with your lunch money 35cents at that time.

No, definately not.

 

[MattB101]

My husband and I have a tradition of getting together with friends for a potluck Thanksgiving. It's usually 3 couples, each of us having no family close by. It turns into a fun gathering as we each bring a contribution of appetizers, salad, side dishes or dessert so no one does all of the cooking. Together we create a feast without the stress and no family drama. We also end up with a lot of left overs to take home, yum!

The couple who usually hosts the gathering allowed smoking in their house, but I never felt comfortable doing that. They're happy with me vaping. I think they did some research about it as they asked intelligent questions after they learned I was vaping, not knocking it but wanted to know more. It's nice to have good friends.

Welcome to the porch, WhiteHighlights. Don't seem to recognize the handle so if you've been here a while, welcome anyway!

 

[clnire]

Posted this on the other porch, but wanted to post here too. To Russell -

 

[WhiteHighlights]

That's a great way to do it! Specially if there's enough for everyone to have leftovers. I think that's my favorite thing about cooking a big meal is the leftovers. that's great they're supportive of your vaping!

Welcome to the porch! I don't recall seein you before, but if you've been here before, just ignore me. I see you've been on ECF awhile, how long have you been vaping? What do you use?

I'm a long time, veteran lurker! I don't post much but spend a lot of time reading and learning. I went from Blu to ProVari two years ago and haven't looked back. It has become something of a semi-controlled hobby, if there is such a thing? I went through clearos and carto tanks to RDAs and RTAs as toppers and DIY too. I think I've found my happy place for the most part which could be a problem for the husband. He gets me nice things for our anniversary (#25 this year), my birthday or Christmas
I just tell him what he gave me and he's happy he's off the hook for a gift!

Thanks to all. It's been a tough year (MIL Alzheimers, my health, work etc). The fun, laughter and advice here (and on the front porch) has been a big help.

 

[Myrany]

I'm a long time, veteran lurker! I don't post much but spend a lot of time reading and learning. I went from Blu to ProVari two years ago and haven't looked back. It has become something of a semi-controlled hobby, if there is such a thing? I went through clearos and carto tanks to RDAs and RTAs as toppers and DIY too. I think I've found my happy place for the most part which could be a problem for the husband. He gets me nice things for our anniversary (#25 this year), my birthday or Christmas
I just tell him what he gave me and he's happy he's off the hook for a gift!

Thanks to all. It's been a tough year (MIL Alzheimers, my health, work etc). The fun, laughter and advice here (and on the front porch) has been a big help.

That is sort of how the hubby and I do gifts too. His Birthday is in Nov and mine in Dec so Octoberish we decide what the other is getting. Hubby got a new iMac this week and I got to order a new Provari. So much for the bonus check this year. (Seriously he was running an 8 year old macbook pro it was beyond time)

 

[therussellv]

Vent alert:

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, i appreciate it. Now the vent. People ask what i want for my birthday and i smile and say "nothing in particular" but here is what i really want.

I want to not be on this damn diet, it sucks.
I want the chronic pain from my hemachromatosis to go away.
I want my ex wife to go away and leave me alone.
I want my wife to stop trying to talk to me when i am watching star trek.
I want my kids to visit more often.
I want these damn bills to get paid off so i can enjoy my income.
I want some new toys.
I want cake and icecream, not celery and broccoli.
I want a pizza.
I want the fda to take a flying leap.
I want thw gubmint out of my business.
I want a good night sleep.

Yarrrrr

Thanks for letting me vent.

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

 

[Butch]

Vent alert:

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, i appreciate it. Now the vent. People ask what i want for my birthday and i smile and say "nothing in particular" but here is what i really want.

I want to not be on this damn diet, it sucks.
I want the chronic pain from my hemachromatosis to go away.
I want my ex wife to go away and leave me alone.
I want my wife to stop trying to talk to me when i am watching star trek.
I want my kids to visit more often.
I want these damn bills to get paid off so i can enjoy my income.
I want some new toys.
I want cake and icecream, not celery and broccoli.
I want a pizza.
I want the fda to take a flying leap.
I want thw gubmint out of my business.
I want a good night sleep.

Yarrrrr

Thanks for letting me vent.

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

Agreed.........

 

[DavidOck]

I want my wife to stop trying to talk to me when i am watching star trek.

Well, forget that one!

 

[misswish1]

WhiteHighlights! Glad to meet you! Don't worry, I don't post much either, but I read every post. This is the very best group of friends ever! Grab a rocker and jump on in.

 

[oldbroad]

Vent alert:

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, i appreciate it. Now the vent. People ask what i want for my birthday and i smile and say "nothing in particular" but here is what i really want.

I want to not be on this damn diet, it sucks.
I want the chronic pain from my hemachromatosis to go away.
I want my ex wife to go away and leave me alone.
I want my wife to stop trying to talk to me when i am watching star trek.
I want my kids to visit more often.
I want these damn bills to get paid off so i can enjoy my income.
I want some new toys.
I want cake and icecream, not celery and broccoli.
I want a pizza.
I want the fda to take a flying leap.
I want thw gubmint out of my business.
I want a good night sleep.

Yarrrrr

Thanks for letting me vent.

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

LOVE IT!!

 

[MattB101]

Vent alert:

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, i appreciate it. Now the vent. People ask what i want for my birthday and i smile and say "nothing in particular" but here is what i really want.

I want to not be on this damn diet, it sucks.
I want the chronic pain from my hemachromatosis to go away.
I want my ex wife to go away and leave me alone.
I want my wife to stop trying to talk to me when i am watching star trek.
I want my kids to visit more often.
I want these damn bills to get paid off so i can enjoy my income.
I want some new toys.
I want cake and icecream, not celery and broccoli.
I want a pizza.
I want the fda to take a flying leap.
I want thw gubmint out of my business.
I want a good night sleep.

Yarrrrr

Thanks for letting me vent.

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

NO problem. Believe your list has many items that are common to most of us. I'll have to remember it when my wife ask me what I want for my birthday next year.

 

[Semiretired]

Ginny usually just fixes a turkey breast, stove top stuffing, mashed taters and gravy.

Same here - we generally make a turkey breast (they sell some really large ones at Publix) and a small ham along with all the general veggies, taters, and stuffing with gravy to go along with them.

When we go to the store we get sticker shock. Our house here appraised at 180K there would be 275K.

Same here - you would have to add $100k plus to buy the same house - just 100 miles from in the Atlanta area and about $150k if you wanted the same thing in the Orlando are and do not even get me started on the cost of living in those two areas...

 

[Semiretired]

Vent alert:

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, i appreciate it. Now the vent. People ask what i want for my birthday and i smile and say "nothing in particular" but here is what i really want.

I want to not be on this damn diet, it sucks.
I want the chronic pain from my hemachromatosis to go away.
I want my ex wife to go away and leave me alone.
I want my wife to stop trying to talk to me when i am watching star trek.
I want my kids to visit more often.
I want these damn bills to get paid off so i can enjoy my income.
I want some new toys.
I want cake and icecream, not celery and broccoli.
I want a pizza.
I want the fda to take a flying leap.
I want thw gubmint out of my business.
I want a good night sleep.

Yarrrrr

Thanks for letting me vent.

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

As Matt said - there are a few on that list that are my priorities also...

 

[Butch]

Same here - we generally make a turkey breast (they sell some really large ones at Publix) and a small ham along with all the general veggies, taters, and stuffing with gravy to go along with them.



Same here - you would have to add $100k plus to buy the same house - just 100 miles from in the Atlanta area and about $150k if you wanted the same thing in the Orlando are and do not even get me started on the cost of living in those two areas...

Tell me 'bout cost.........heckydern, I know it be real nice but they wanted $2,000 fer this place........daggone........that is moren my mule cost.........

 

[Debadoo]

It had almost died & the contest had stopped. The regulars are trying to get it wound back up. This was the 1St of the new drawings.

I posted, so maybe I'll follow it again since it's not so fast now. One at a time it'll pick up hopefully.

He gets me nice things for our anniversary (#25 this year), my birthday or Christmas
I just tell him what he gave me and he's happy he's off the hook for a gift!

oh that's great! Sorry you've had such a rough year, but hope it's getting better now

His Birthday is in Nov

what day? my son's is the 28th. tell your hubby happy bday from us!!

but here is what i really want.

 

[Kenna]

I'm a long time, veteran lurker! I don't post much but spend a lot of time reading and learning. I went from Blu to ProVari two years ago and haven't looked back. It has become something of a semi-controlled hobby, if there is such a thing? I went through clearos and carto tanks to RDAs and RTAs as toppers and DIY too. I think I've found my happy place for the most part which could be a problem for the husband. He gets me nice things for our anniversary (#25 this year), my birthday or Christmas
I just tell him what he gave me and he's happy he's off the hook for a gift! [emoji38]

Thanks to all. It's been a tough year (MIL Alzheimers, my health, work etc). The fun, laughter and advice here (and on the front porch) has been a big help.

Welcome to the Porches! Lurkdom is no fun, girl! Come out & play with us! Good on hubby for always "knowing" what you want. Lucky you, always getting the perfect gift! [emoji1]

 

[Kenna]

Vent alert:

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, i appreciate it. Now the vent. People ask what i want for my birthday and i smile and say "nothing in particular" but here is what i really want.

I want to not be on this damn diet, it sucks.
I want the chronic pain from my hemachromatosis to go away.
I want my ex wife to go away and leave me alone.
I want my wife to stop trying to talk to me when i am watching star trek.
I want my kids to visit more often.
I want these damn bills to get paid off so i can enjoy my income.
I want some new toys.
I want cake and icecream, not celery and broccoli.
I want a pizza.
I want the fda to take a flying leap.
I want thw gubmint out of my business.
I want a good night sleep.

Yarrrrr

Thanks for letting me vent.

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

Hoping you get everything you want!

 

[DancingHeretik]

here they are at RTD also LG 18650HG2 3000mAh 20a

Thank you! Now I can order all from one place.

But datz only cuz we gots gunz!!!!

Quite true.

If she is even home by then. I think they are going to work on the leg monday. The ankle and foot will be a follow up surgery.

When I first saw you post about your wife, I just couldn't find the words. It's got to be so traumatic. I'm so sorry y'all are having to go through this. Remember to take care of yourself too. It'll help you to take care of her. I hope all goes well.

 

[DancingHeretik]

Well, im probably still the baby of the porch, i get to turn 44 tomorrow

Last stinkie 10/15/2013

Happy Birthday, Russell!

Found my toe ring. (darn 1969 long shag carpet) I wish I could feel my toes because I just know they feel better. . .

Happy Sunday Hugs for Everyone.

Finally! I knew it had to be there somewhere. Doing a happy dance for you.

 

[Myrany]

what day? my son's is the 28th. tell your hubby happy bday from us!!

the 19th