Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part Four

[MattB101]

I was just catching up from yesterday and noticed that we have several new folks other than just Butch. I guess I was remiss in not welcoming them as well. Let me make up for it now. It's always good to have new voices join our group. Keeps things fresh so welcome to all the new folks.
The front porch is supposed to be just vape related stuff although we do detour occasionally. We also have a Back Porch that is significantly less rigid to say the least. You all are welcome to join us there as well. I just posted a link to Butch but here it is again just in case...
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...d-vaping-back-porch-part-four.696281/page-263

 

[Butch]

Thanks, I've been on the forum for quite awhile. Just new to this thread.

 

[DavidOck]

Ah, another Arcamax fan. I read the ones in the local paper then catch up on my favorites on Arcamax.

Heck, I read my favorites there in case the paper's late!

 

[misswish1]

Harley, Bozzlite, Butch

welcome to the porches! Glad you all have joined us, jump on in.

 

[Iffy]

As an ole timer myself...

Just one more old geezer lurkin' on the thread.

Geeze, took you two geezers long 'nuff to drop in on us! Glad to have ya'll porching. Pull up a sit down and make yourselves at home.

 

[DancingHeretik]

I smoked a pack and half a day (more on weekends) for 40 years. Wow, it was getting expensive. I went through a carton every 5 days or so. It was close to $60 a carton. $360 a month, up in smoke, literally. It was over 5 years ago when I started hearing about these new fangled electronic cigarettes. Did a bunch of online research and ordered an EGO kit and some juice.

When I was a kid and my mother sent me into Fedmart to buy her cigarettes, they were only 35 cents a pack. Years later, I swore I'ld quit when they got to over $1 a pack. By the time I quit, I was spending $300 a month.

When these new fangled things came out, I thought they were probably a scam. Lose weight, find a husband, get rich, quit smoking, . . . . Luckily my brother did a bit of research and gave it a try. I followed in his footsteps, and here I am. It's been 4 1/2 years now. Not a scam after all.

I remember the day it arrived. July 22, 2010. Two 600Ma batteries, a few atomizers and tips. Charged them up, added juice, and started vaping. That was my last day on cigarettes. Haven't had one since. Of course, I have upgraded to 1100Ma batteries, and progressed to DCT tanks and 1.7 ohm prepunched cartos, but I'm still using the EGO style batteries. Tried a few of the early mods, like the Rough Stack and the Bolt, but the switches always failed.

I started on an eGo too. In early 2011, they had already come out with the 5-click on/off button. But, they were a lot more expensive than the originals. So, I ordered from Health Cabin instead.

The RoughStack has the most stupidly placed switch that I've ever seen. But, I'm nostalgic about my first mods so still have it.

Seems like now, the government is trying to get me to switch back to cigarettes by banning online sales and taxing and regulating e-cig products and juice.
Sigh, what am I going to do with my Uncle Sam. He should be in a rest home, LOL. He's not thinking straight. Alzheimer's or something.

Alzheimer's, huh? You're very polite!

Just one more old geezer lurkin' on the thread. Was a smoker for 56 years,I started at the ripe old age of 8, been vaping for 4 . So howdy from the Texas panhandle, my name is Butch.

Welcome to the Porch to both of you! And to anyone I may have missed. Sheerasowner, did I welcome you yet? If not, welcome! If so, hey girl!

 

[3mg Meniere]

We still get Gasoline Alley. http://www.gocomics.com/gasolinealley. I used to live on the original gasoline alley. The old repair shops are a treat. I didn't know it was still syndicated-- maybe the oldest continuously running comic. Thought it was just a hobby from a member of the original cartoonist's family.

Welcome to the new people!!

What vendor has the cheapest prices right now?

 

[Kenna]

the 2 Kayfuns I ordered from Vapor Range arrived today. YEAH!!!! They have both been soaked and scrubbed, drying overnight. Then tomorrow I get to build my new toys!! I do already have 1 Kayfun (Lite V2, same thing) and a mini Kayfun and although I don't care for them out and about (not real pocket friendly), I do love them for around the house. The flavor is fantastic!!

I use mine on my 20w iStick for most of my out & about. It fits in my little crossbody bag in the pocket I keep my phone in. I leave that pocket unzipped just enough to slide the device out or back in. The Hana's will fit in the bigger pocket the same way, but are heavier, & a litle awkward when driving. I want to find a good deal on a 30w iStick.

 

[DavidOck]

What vendor has the cheapest prices right now?

Uh, for what?

 

[3mg Meniere]

Uh, for what?

What vendor has the cheapest prices right now?

LOLíng 100 mg nic.

 

[Kenna]

Good evening my friendly vaperers..lol...i. like being called that and not...uh...smoker!!! Even though i still am, i have stopped an extra pack a day! Did some vaping today, but i still have trouble relating it to a cigarette. i am searching around the forum, oh my, we have so much to read here and learn. I'm looking forward to all of it. Has there been any new information on the ruling, i looked for it in news, but not much to see??

I hope all my fellow Texanshave not had alot of rain today, i know central texas was hammer ed on today, and after the rain last weekend, it was is bad... it barely missed our farmup in midway. Thank heavens! Im hoping tomorrow brings only lil bitty amounts of water to us.

Have a wonderful evening!! *

Ack! I have a friend in Midway! Well, south some, between there & Huntsville. I haven't been up to see him in years, tho. I used to go up to take him to the steak dinner fundraiser for the volunteer fire department every year. We've been getting hammered here since about 10 last night. Much worse than when Hurricane Patricia came thru last week.
ECF & CASAA are the best places to keep up with the legislation side of vaping.

 

[Kenna]

As an ole timer myself, I still find myself wanting to try new things, it seems to never ends !!! I have tried ( And this is a rough estimate) probably in the neighborhood of 5-600 different eliquids.. My new search is for coffee flavors,,I dont really like extremely sweet liquids but slight sweetness is ok.. Also not wanting anything caramel based.. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated...

Regards,Harley.....

Look up Cotto's Revenge. Their Sophisticated flavor is a kalua & cream with a good coffe flavor. Check the flavor profile. Giant Vapes carries it.

 

[Kenna]

Vaping is not exactly the same as smoking. It's close, but different so you really shouldn't dwell on relating the vape to smoking. It's it's own experience. It's just going to take some time to get used to it. Although I quit smoking immediately (still am amazed that happened) many people continue to smoke while they vape and gradually come to the point where they realize they enjoy vaping better than smoking. Just keep in mind that reducing the number of cigarettes you DON'T smoke is a victory in itself.

In the beginning my thoughts were grounded in how much I loved smoking, but hated what it was doing to my body. I started vaping to help me at least cut down, fully expecting to be a smoker for the rest of my life. Vaping was close enough that I thought it just might work. There were no panic feelings of not being able to smoke if I wanted to but I kept the open pack of cigarettes on the fridge - just in case. About 6 months later I finally tossed them. Just relax and let the journey unfold. Enjoy the ride, it's interesting and there will be some pleasant surprises along the way.

Agreed! That's how it happened for me, too. My first vape with a decent starter set up, & tasty juice. I'd lite a cig just out of habit & was shocked at how bad it tasted, so those were gone by the second day. About once a month for the first three months, I'd try a cig, just to reassure myself, & reinforce in my brain how bad they tasted & smelled. But the ones you DON'T smoke are delicious!

 

[DavidOck]

LOLíng 100 mg nic.

Mebbe a tossup atm....

Ecigexpress is having a sale on, 20% off, through tomorrow. Code NICOTINE20

and HeartlandVapes as well.

Had just ordered another liter from them, so haven't looked a what Ecig's price is recently.

 

[Kenna]

As an ole timer myself, I still find myself wanting to try new things, it seems to never ends !!! I have tried ( And this is a rough estimate) probably in the neighborhood of 5-600 different eliquids.. My new search is for coffee flavors,,I dont really like extremely sweet liquids but slight sweetness is ok.. Also not wanting anything caramel based.. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated...

Regards,Harley.....

Hi, Harley! Welcome to The Porches! Or welcome back if you.ve been here before&

 

[Kenna]

I smoked a pack and half a day (more on weekends) for 40 years. Wow, it was getting expensive. I went through a carton every 5 days or so. It was close to $60 a carton. $360 a month, up in smoke, literally. It was over 5 years ago when I started hearing about these new fangled electronic cigarettes. Did a bunch of online research and ordered an EGO kit and some juice.

I remember the day it arrived. July 22, 2010. Two 600Ma batteries, a few atomizers and tips. Charged them up, added juice, and started vaping. That was my last day on cigarettes. Haven't had one since. Of course, I have upgraded to 1100Ma batteries, and progressed to DCT tanks and 1.7 ohm prepunched cartos, but I'm still using the EGO style batteries. Tried a few of the early mods, like the Rough Stack and the Bolt, but the switches always failed.

Seems like now, the government is trying to get me to switch back to cigarettes by banning online sales and taxing and regulating e-cig products and juice.
Sigh, what am I going to do with my Uncle Sam. He should be in a rest home, LOL. He's not thinking straight. Alzheimer's or something.

Welcome to The Porches, Bozzlite!

 

[Sheerasowner]

Kenna how great! We live about a mile from the grounds at the fire station where they have that every year. My husbands great grandfather founded that town. He had a gulf station on the corner where fraleys is now, cate-corner, to fraleys, his name was Mr. Charleston. Everyone who lives in Midway knows who he was or knew him. He lived to be 102 but passed in 2005. He was full blooded Cherokee, his grandma just passed two weeks ago at 89. She was very well known also. Sorry if I've put this in the wrong thread. I can't find the back porch
Lol. I'm a ditzy brownish blond hehehe...what a small world!

 

[garyoa1]

Bak portch...
https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/f...d-vaping-back-porch-part-four.696281/page-264

 

[Kenna]

Just one more old geezer lurkin' on the thread. Was a smoker for 56 years,I started at the ripe old age of 8, been vaping for 4 . So howdy from the Texas panhandle, my name is Butch.

Welcome, Butch! Texans coming out of lurkdom! WHOOP!

 

[3mg Meniere]

I have enough nic to last me about three months, but I just ordered enough for another year. Thanks, David. I think I am averaging closer to 10 ml a day.