Stealth at the grocery store...

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Ciara

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Oooo, I feel like a rebel :D Did some grocery shopping today, little black 510 in hand, sneaking vapes down the aisles. I had this image in my mind that someone was watching on camera and a big burly security guy would tap me on the shoulder and say "hand it over, now!" 8-o

Of course, that didn't happen. I was discrete, only vaped when nobody was nearby, and didn't blow visible vapor. Still, it felt weird....like I was stealing cookies out of the jar or something....geez!

It was fun!! :p
 

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It is a thrill the first few times you do it. I wouldn't worry too much about getting "caught". Most people are stunned when they see you,8-o then curious.:confused: I've spent a lot of time in the last few years explaining e-cigs and vaping to people who "caught" me (I've vaped everywhere, including airplanes). I've taken to carrying cards with the web sites of my favorite vendors and ECF so I can hand them to curious people. Never been told to stop. Just be confident and tell them it's OK. They don't know whether it is or not, and so they'll take your word for it.:rolleyes:



Keep on vaping.
 

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I was never one to smoke inside the apartment because of the kids and the non-smoking husband. Last light I was stealth vaping on my computer with the husband sitting across the table from me and the kids watching t.v. nearby. After a while I said, "do you smell something?" and husband said, "no, why?" THRILLED!!
That's nice! Never smoked in the house for the last 15 years, wife would not allow it after she quit. Now I can vape all day in the house without a complaint!:)
 

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These are great! Still being such a newbie at all this, I'm scared of being seen vaping anywhere public. I know the day will come when I'll be able to explain to the curious. At the grocery today, it just looked like I had a black pen in my hand next to the list I was also carrying.

Today I ordered another kit from Cignot for a backup and some juice and also some goodies from Ms. T's. Uh, I think I may have a bit of an obsession problem going on here :D

My son is fascinated by my PV! He tried it and didn't want to give it back! I would LOVE to see him quit the analogs and start vaping too, so my plan is to buy him a kit and some supplies next month! To see him off analogs would be so awesome!!
 

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Oooo, I feel like a rebel :D Did some grocery shopping today, little black 510 in hand, sneaking vapes down the aisles. I had this image in my mind that someone was watching on camera and a big burly security guy would tap me on the shoulder and say "hand it over, now!" 8-o

Of course, that didn't happen. I was discrete, only vaped when nobody was nearby, and didn't blow visible vapor. Still, it felt weird....like I was stealing cookies out of the jar or something....geez!

It was fun!! :p

You sneaky thing!!!! :D

wait till you vape in the movies, now thats fun!
 
I took mine in the hardware store today and showed the guy's who worked there. They all loved it and 3 wanted info on how to get one and as I was explaining it several customers started asking and I almost never got out. I was vaping Red Bull the entire time and they said how nice it smelled. Sure different the analogs.
 

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Vape with confidence. Until the laws come down it is as much how you portray yourself as anything the employees or even managers know. We are legally allowed to do it so don't worry about being caught. Don't look guilty.

I vape basically everywhere I go. I am not rude or over the top in any way but I have been noticed most places and never.... yes never been asked to stop. Hardware stores, Gas stations (at the checkout), Starbucks and other coffee joints, bars, music joints and numerous other places. I vape the whole time while shopping for groceries and other than in the checkout when asked in a curious manner by attendants I have only been stopped once, and that was because I stood at the Deli for nearly 20 mins with a 510 and VG juice, billowing practically, while waiting for my roommate's orders to be finished. A Store Manager and Police Officer came over saying they had reports of someone Smoking at the Deli... They started up with "Sir Please step over here" Within 2 mins they were both happy to walk off, a little more educated, and leave me to vape away.

It doesn't get much more absolute than when a Cop lets you keep vaping at the Deli!!

8-o8-o:evil::evil::p
 
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alter.ego

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Vape with confidence. Until the laws come down it is as much how you portray yourself as anything the employees or even managers know. We are legally allowed to do it so don't worry about being caught. Don't look guilty.

I vape basically everywhere I go. I am not rude or over the top in any way but I have been noticed most places and never.... yes never been asked to stop. Hardware stores, Gas stations (at the checkout), Starbucks and other coffee joints, bars, music joints and numerous other places. I vape the whole time while shopping for groceries and other than in the checkout when asked in a curious manner by attendants I have only been stopped once, and that was because I stood at the Deli for nearly 20 mins with a 510 and VG juice, billowing practically, while waiting for my roommate's orders to be finished. A Store Manager and Police Officer came over saying they had reports of someone Smoking at the Deli... They started up with "Sir Please step over here" Within 2 mins they were both happy to walk off, a little more educated, and leave me to vape away.

It doesn't get much more absolute than when a Cop lets you keep vaping at the Deli!!

8-o8-o:evil::evil::p

Rock on man... I've been vaping almost everywhere too. I notice you are at least inteligent enough to point out vaping at the counter of the gas station. I just want to make sure everyone else on here knows that the flash point for gasoline fumes is very low. I believe lower than the temperatures produced by most attys. infact, In the state i live, it is illegal to use a cell phone or any other electronic device. even static electicity can ignight the fumes in the air.
 
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