Older People - 55 years and up!

[RichardV]

Hi everyone. Thought I would jump into the middle of this and introduce myself. I am 60 and smoked for 45 years. I had coughing down to an art (morning, noon & night), chest pain(lungs), and no energy. Since I started vaping 3/1/12 I have quit coughing, sense of smell and taste are coming back, and I feel 10 years younger. vape On!!!

 

[Bluesman]

I have some time now and a decent internet connection, and everyone is off eating ham and chocolate bunnies. The story of my life - when I finally get "here", everyone else is "there".

Daisygirlie, if we served alcohol in this thread, I would have to ask you for ID. (You and that Sandybeach character) I'm just joking. You are a pretty woman. And I mean no offense, please believe me. But when does Audrey come back? I'm a pest with avatars. (Just ask rave).

 

[txtumbleweed]

Hi everyone. Thought I would jump into the middle of this and introduce myself. I am 60 and smoked for 45 years. I had coughing down to an art (morning, noon & night), chest pain(lungs), and no energy. Since I started vaping 3/1/12 I have quit coughing, sense of smell and taste are coming back, and I feel 10 years younger. Vape On!!!

Good for you RichardV and congratulations. Your story sounds very familar to this group. I'm 2 1/2 years of being cigarette free after 50+ years of smoking too. Welcome to our group!

 

[Semiretired]

Yea, Richard - welcome. We got vaping stories, golf stories, house fixing stories, animal stories, motorcycle stories, shopping stories, work stories, relaxations stories - you name it - we discuss it...

 

[Bluesman]

RichardV, another from GA. We have a few of those in here. You are more than welcome here. As Tex mentioned, our stories seem to have a common thread. You are coast side, is that correct?

Keep on vaping.

 

[Semiretired]

I have some time now and a decent internet connection, and everyone is off eating ham and chocolate bunnies. The story of my life - when I finally get "here", everyone else is "there".

I feel the same way all the time Blues - I come in - gone maybe one or two hours and I see 5 new pages, but everyone is gone - I post a bit and then everyone comes back - as soon as I am gone. I think it is a conspiracy... "Oh Oh - Semi's online - Hide"...

 

[Semiretired]

RichardV, another from GA. We have a few of those in here. You are more than welcome here. As Tex mentioned, our stories seem to have a common thread. You are coast side, is that correct?

Keep on vaping.

Yeah - another Ga vaper. I did not notice that the first time. Brunswick is close to where we are going next week (St. Mary's / Kingsland). I hope the weather holds out...

 

[txtumbleweed]

Yea, I felt the same with the Cowboy and the 555 - to close to a real smoke for me...

I like the RY4 even though I do not taste the same thing ya'll do, but the 555 and the Cowboy would make okay sample vapes - everytime I order carts - it will always be the sampler packs so I get the variety and other flavors once in a while, but not permanent vapes - my DIY is still my way to go.

Currently I have enough (with my last order) to last me for 8mths - 1yr unless I have failures. I want to try these clearomizer/tanks and after I get a couple of reviews from more people I want to try the phoenix or something along that line for my 510 hardware..., but I am set for a while beyond that.

I am when I have the chance going to take a whack at building a box mod with my wood shop. And I want to play with a few more things. I know I do not need a VV. That I am sure, but if I could find a mod that was with a 3.5v - 3.7v with 14500 batts I would be happy...

Here is one that might interst you. It comes with a cup for 18650 and 18500 and has switchable voltage all on sale through tomorrow for 29.00. XL3 18650 Battery Variable Voltage - Black - with full and Mini Tube

 

[RichardV]

Yea, southeast in the Golden Isles, about half way between Savannah GA & Jacksonville FLA

RichardV, another from GA. We have a few of those in here. You are more than welcome here. As Tex mentioned, our stories seem to have a common thread. You are coast side, is that correct?

Keep on vaping.

 

[Bluesman]

I feel the same way all the time Blues - I come in - gone maybe one or two hours and I see 5 new pages, but everyone is gone - I post a bit and then everyone comes back - as soon as I am gone. I think it is a conspiracy... "Oh Oh - Semi's online - Hide"...

You can really get a complex in here if you're not careful. Know what I mean? "Oh, he's in there right now. I guess I'll just watch television until he's gone." "Is he gone yet?" "Now?"

 

[Bluesman]

Here is one that might interst you. It comes with a cup for 18650 and 18500 and has switchable voltage all on sale through tomorrow for 29.00. XL3 18650 Battery Variable Voltage - Black - with full and Mini Tube

Tex, good find. I was taking a peek at that last week. Looks interesting. What do you think, Semiretired?

 

[Semiretired]

Here is one that might interst you. It comes with a cup for 18650 and 18500 and has switchable voltage all on sale through tomorrow for 29.00. XL3 18650 Battery Variable Voltage - Black - with full and Mini Tube

Tex - that is close to what I have already (Joye 18650) - except for the VV part. I really like the Provape 1, but do not want to spend that kind of money just for a PV. It might be worth it, but not to me... I want a single 14500 batt mod or something in that range and I would like it to be regulated at a singular voltage 3.5v - 3.7v or something in that range... The 18650 I have is just to big to take out and about. I want pocket size and solid - the Joye is solid, but 3.3v - I want a little more and smaller.

 

[Tiny]

Welcome Richard from another 40 year smoker! A couple of weeks ago I was worried that an "old fart" like me wouldn't be well received in the forum, but it seems that we make up a large part of ECF. Nice to have you here, best of luck and take care!

 

[Bluesman]

Tex - that is close to what I have already (Joye 18650) - except for the VV part. I really like the Provape 1, but do not want to spend that kind of money just for a PV. It might be worth it, but not to me... I want a single 14500 batt mod or something in that range and I would like it to be regulated at a singular voltage 3.5v - 3.7v or something in that range... The 18650 I have is just to big to take out and about. I want pocket size and solid - the Joye is solid, but 3.3v - I want a little more and smaller.

I'm thinking you need to get that wood shop going, Semi. And build two. I'll be your first customer order.

 

[Semiretired]

Oh Tex, I was looking at the Kuwako when I was placing my orders last night and my wife was looking over my shoulder and so - "I do not think so" - she does not want me using something that looks like a pipe. She thinks that it will make me look "old" - what does she think I am (Young?) - LOL...

 

[Semiretired]

It is kind of funny that you mentioned it Blues. I designed mine (on paper) about 4 months ago - no time to try it yet. I need to learn about control chips because I want it regulated at 3.5v - maybe 3.6v and I want it to use a 14500 batt. The funny thing is that when I did the design - they were not on the market yet (I have no intention of going into business with this), but then the Burl comes out - it is almost identical to what I had thought of. I do not want anyone to think I copied it. I just did not like square, but my design was not truly round either - square, but with round edges almost to the extent of being round. I want some feel to it instead of a box and not exactly round either. I want the control head to be replaceable since that will be the one failure point. I would like more than one control head - you change it to the type fitting you need - 510, 808, etc. or anything in the future. I want internal sleeves, etc. - my wants are to much for me to take the time to start it right now - to many other higher priority projects - some day - some day... And if I ever do make one - you can be one of my test subjects (hahaha)... I have a few other test subjects in mind also, but I will not be taking orders - it will only be a hobby...

 

[txtumbleweed]

Oh Tex, I was looking at the Kuwako when I was placing my orders last night and my wife was looking over my shoulder and so - "I do not think so" - she does not want me using something that looks like a pipe. She thinks that it will make me look "old" - what does she think I am (Young?) - LOL...

Did she see my pic with the Kuwako? Tell her I look old without it and it ain't the pipe. lol

 

[Bluesman]

Tex and Semi, I find the word "distinguished" to be a better way to describe the look.

 

[Semiretired]

I know Tex, but she just does not see it that way. It is the only thing that she has objected to with my vaping supplies - so it is kind of hard to argue with...

 

[Semiretired]

Tex and Semi, I find the word "distinguished" to be a better way to describe the look.

And how long have you been married Blues. I do not get to choose my wife's vocabulary... LOL