Still smoking support and chat thread

[Topdogie01]

Uncle, did someone delete your posts or ask you to delete them? Aside from the fact I disagreed with them, I don't see any reason why you would be asked to delete them. None of your posts were abusive or profane; none violated any of ECF's rules that I'm aware of. You said, "Please sign this petition." I said, "Please don't." We didn't get into a pissing contest. We expressed our views. That's what a forum is for.

One of my (many) issues with the petition is that it's untimely. What does the petition purport to accomplish? Signing a petition isn't what's called for at this stage in the process. Our first step is to comment on the proposed actions. THAT is our chance to have our voices heard. But without reading and thoroughly understanding what is contained in the FDA's proposal, how can we possibly make informed and relevant comments? I can read it, but I can't understand all of it. Legalese, bureaucracy, nuance - call it what you will. The average person can't understand it all. TEAMS of lawyers, accountants, physicians, scientists, etc., are poring over the proposal to figure out what it says and what it all means. I hope they can explain it to us in terms we can understand. If we can't do it ourselves, we have to trust someone to help us out. I hope CASAA is that "someone." I'm betting my rights they are.

the biggest thing i see of the "we the people" petitions is that its only a petition to ask the white house for an official response. never changes anything, and is hardly ever from the president himself, always a staff member quoting something that was in a speech, or the official stance on it.

 

[ShariR]

Hi Firedragon. Congrats on a new setup and only smoking 3 cigarettes. That is wonderful. Remember it is the ones you do not smoke that you celebrate. Sounds like you are doing great.

I have been using Evods since I started vaping last June. I have not had trouble with them leaking at all. One thing you do have to remember is that the 'tank cracker' juices do have the potential to crack or melt the evod. Here is a thread or two for you to read to check if any of your juices would be better in a glass clearo or carto.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...6-something-safe-cinnamon-citrus-flavors.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/the-ocelot/3786-eeekkk-its-melting.html

I drip most of the time so I have not run into any problems with my evods. I normally vape mostly tobaccos so I have not had a problem with any of my juices. My leaking issues with the evod is when I go to remove the tank and do not make sure I am grasping and turning it from the very bottom. I have dumped a couple of them by holding it on the colored part of the tank and trying to remove it. Makes a mess.

 

[loxmythe]

I only had 3 cigarettes today... I got a new e-cig, an Aquavapor Hybris. It comes with a bottom coil clearomizer, eVod style. I'm scared the damn thing will leak, but it does seem to be a good vape. Florida weather is hot and I could see this thing leaking easily when the plastic or metal expands. Anyways, I plan to keep the Hybris mostly at home.

I think cartomizers are in my future when out and about, one reason maybe I still like the KR808's... I cannot afford to mess with leaking, knowing me it would be a recipe for nicotine OD.

That's quite an accomplishment.
I still use 808's when I'm out on a job. They're very pocket friendly have you tried the nano tanks on them? I haven't had any leaking at all.

 

[etherealink]

Yep, all I'm going to say is I'm done. Just not gonna do it anymore.

Have a good time folks and I hope it all works out.

Goodbye.

 

[QueenVictoria]

Guess who made it six months smoke free? This girl.

Even though I haven't been around lately, I really could not have done it without the support I received from my friends on this thread (the old one). You guys (you know who you are) were so kind and understanding during a very difficult time, and I can not thank you enough. I'm not over it but I have accepted it. There is nothing I can do to change it, so I must carry on. I will continue to exist. Not smoking was one good thing I had when the world was falling apart around me I could say "At least I have't had a cigarette for X amount of time" and that was something to feel good about. And now I have six months and that feels like a really good start to going forward with a smoke free lifestyle.

I'm so glad I got started long before all the new regulations and such they are passing began. I found my sweet spot and I'm content and don't feel the need to try every new thing I see anymore. I have juices I like to rotate and reliable equipment, and go to places for parts and supplies. I feel confident that since I managed to maintain my resolve so far that I will continue to do so.

Anyway, I sincerely want to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and understanding and support and advice and jokes and experiences that you shared with me, and continue to share with every struggling vaper who finds their way to these pages. I was looking for camaraderie among fellow vapers and I found so much more than that. I found friends.

 

[ShariR]

I hope I am misreading this and you are not saying goodbye to us for good. Please do not let any banter or comments put you off your track. We enjoy you and your conversation here. You have been a lot of help to us here and I hope we have been able to be of some help to you.

Yep, all I'm going to say is I'm done. Just not gonna do it anymore.

Have a good time folks and I hope it all works out.

Goodbye.

 

[ShariR]

Vicki, what a great accomplishment to reach your 6 month smoke free mark. How very wonderful for you. And you have been through such a devastating time and still able to remain smoke free. How amazing.

I am so very happy that you have found a setup and juices that work for you. That special combination is the key to vaping being a satisfying experience. Many people search for much longer to find their sweet spot. Congratulations.

Please come back and visit with us and chat whenever you feel like it. We will be here carrying on. I am so very proud of you.

You do know you are getting dancing bananas!

First, the chorus line:

Guess who made it six months smoke free? This girl.

Even though I haven't been around lately, I really could not have done it without the support I received from my friends on this thread (the old one). You guys (you know who you are) were so kind and understanding during a very difficult time, and I can not thank you enough. I'm not over it but I have accepted it. There is nothing I can do to change it, so I must carry on. I will continue to exist. Not smoking was one good thing I had when the world was falling apart around me I could say "At least I have't had a cigarette for X amount of time" and that was something to feel good about. And now I have six months and that feels like a really good start to going forward with a smoke free lifestyle.

I'm so glad I got started long before all the new regulations and such they are passing began. I found my sweet spot and I'm content and don't feel the need to try every new thing I see anymore. I have juices I like to rotate and reliable equipment, and go to places for parts and supplies. I feel confident that since I managed to maintain my resolve so far that I will continue to do so.

Anyway, I sincerely want to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and understanding and support and advice and jokes and experiences that you shared with me, and continue to share with every struggling vaper who finds their way to these pages. I was looking for camaraderie among fellow vapers and I found so much more than that. I found friends.

 

[Topdogie01]

Well. My weekend has gone in a hand basket.

Had phone interview for online it college. Aced every test but writing ( in my defense they didn't specify I HAD to be serious in it.. so I took a more entertaining and joking approach) and was told that since I haven't attended college before, do not have 3+years of it work experience (contemplating putting my freelancing as a self employed job to qualify, I an a registered busibess in my own name. ..) and don't have "high level" college ckasses to transfer in or a certification in the last 5 years I will not be accepted. Option I was given was attend local college for 2 years so I can take a programming ckass to transfer in. Or pay ~500 to take certification exams. (288 per exam, 2 exams for certification). Did not know if they allow special circumstances to forgo requirements. Will be emailing the dean to inquire.

Child was playing rough and got mad when I wanted to stop. Threw his head back after I picked him up to bring him inside. Hit my front tooth and cut the skin on the top of his head and cracked my tooth so its come apart. Don't have dental insurance and no money to have it fixed. Health insurance will pay to have it pulled if it becomes infected. Great...

Lets see what else can go wrong.

Did find a flavor I like from a test sampkwr I got from a vendor. Think really good homemade hot chocolate from scratch stirred with a cinnamon stick and some vanilla cream. Mmmm. Makes me miss the winter with my mom (she works too much now that her kids are 20+ last week she pulled in 120 hours of billed time, and about 12 hours of driving. She sxans products in stores for data collection and is the fastest in the company. Thier hours are billed by items scanned. X items per hour minimum. Mom scans about 5x that rate and freezes her device by going too fast, she is who they fly all over the country for last minute collection even though she technically should be at home doing phone training for the employees. She does training by phone while scanning. )

 

[FireDragon1138]

Hi Firedragon. Congrats on a new setup and only smoking 3 cigarettes. That is wonderful. Remember it is the ones you do not smoke that you celebrate. Sounds like you are doing great.

If I could keep my smoking down to only a few cigs a day, I think that would be a big accomplishment.

I have been using Evods since I started vaping last June. I have not had trouble with them leaking at all. One thing you do have to remember is that the 'tank cracker' juices do have the potential to crack or melt the evod.

I'm mostly a tobacco vaper, still, I'd like to know more about what juices will crack tanks. I've tried an "Ice Tea" flavor that is sort of nice but I wonder if it will crack tanks in the long run. My plan is just to avoid tank-cracking juices.

I got some free juice with my new e-cig, it's DK-4. It's a really good juice, doesn't taste like cigs, but it does have a definite tobacco flavor, sort of like Red Man. I think I might end up liking it better than the juices that try to taste exactly like cigarettes.

 

[Claudia P]

I not only signed that petition I went to whitehouse.gov and wrote President Obama a nice letter playing on his former role as a smoker. I kept it short and nice but asked him to please think about the thousands of people who had tried all of the conventional ways to quit smoking without success who have been smoke free for months or years by using e-cigs or what we refer to as personal vaporizers.

JUST AS AN FYI:


Funny thing - since I signed the petition - I just got a response from "By Mitch Zeller, the Director of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products." AND - While it may have just been a generic letter sent to everyone who signed the petition, it shows that it was seen and also provided a link to be "heard" . . .

"The opportunity to comment on FDA's proposed rule is now open and comments are due on July 9, 2014. We encourage you to do so, and to provide any data and information you may have to support your comments."​

AND - In the email letter I got it also provided the following:

Related links:

See the proposed rule
Submit a comment on the proposed rule
Tell us what you think about this response and We the People.​

So - The question now really becomes are "We" being heard even if the petition is poorly written ? ? ? Who knows, but the petition is being seen and getting some attention . . .

 

[Thayamax]

Welcome, Firedragon! It sounds like you're off to a great start.

Guess who made it six months smoke free? This girl.

Even though I haven't been around lately, I really could not have done it without the support I received from my friends on this thread (the old one). You guys (you know who you are) were so kind and understanding during a very difficult time, and I can not thank you enough. I'm not over it but I have accepted it. There is nothing I can do to change it, so I must carry on. I will continue to exist. Not smoking was one good thing I had when the world was falling apart around me I could say "At least I have't had a cigarette for X amount of time" and that was something to feel good about. And now I have six months and that feels like a really good start to going forward with a smoke free lifestyle.

I'm so glad I got started long before all the new regulations and such they are passing began. I found my sweet spot and I'm content and don't feel the need to try every new thing I see anymore. I have juices I like to rotate and reliable equipment, and go to places for parts and supplies. I feel confident that since I managed to maintain my resolve so far that I will continue to do so.

Anyway, I sincerely want to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and understanding and support and advice and jokes and experiences that you shared with me, and continue to share with every struggling vaper who finds their way to these pages. I was looking for camaraderie among fellow vapers and I found so much more than that. I found friends.

Vicki! So nice to see you, and with such good news, too. I give you so much credit for being able to remain smoke-free after all you went through. What an accomplishment...six whole months!!! Keep up the good work.

 

[Thayamax]

Yep, all I'm going to say is I'm done. Just not gonna do it anymore.

Have a good time folks and I hope it all works out.

Goodbye.

It's OK to be down, but not OK to be out. Whatever it is, don't let it beat you and keep you from doing what you enjoy, and don't let it keep you from coming around here.

 

[darksparkle13]

I only had 3 cigarettes today... I got a new e-cig, an Aquavapor Hybris. It comes with a bottom coil clearomizer, eVod style. I'm scared the damn thing will leak, but it does seem to be a good vape. Florida weather is hot and I could see this thing leaking easily when the plastic or metal expands. Anyways, I plan to keep the Hybris mostly at home.

I think cartomizers are in my future when out and about, one reason maybe I still like the KR808's... I cannot afford to mess with leaking, knowing me it would be a recipe for nicotine OD.

Congrats on the three! That's wonderful! Hmm have not heard of this hybris will have to investigate!

 

[priorities]

~Hello friends...wishing you all well* * CONGRATS to those of you who are celebrating Happy for you** that is fantastic* ...sending support to those who need it * hang in there * ...have those who aren't well in my thoughts* {{{{hugs}}} to you ~* I hope you all have a fantastic day*
some goodies for you..*

 

[Karen N Daytona]

Guess who made it six months smoke free? This girl.

Even though I haven't been around lately, I really could not have done it without the support I received from my friends on this thread (the old one). You guys (you know who you are) were so kind and understanding during a very difficult time, and I can not thank you enough. I'm not over it but I have accepted it. There is nothing I can do to change it, so I must carry on. I will continue to exist. Not smoking was one good thing I had when the world was falling apart around me I could say "At least I have't had a cigarette for X amount of time" and that was something to feel good about. And now I have six months and that feels like a really good start to going forward with a smoke free lifestyle.

I'm so glad I got started long before all the new regulations and such they are passing began. I found my sweet spot and I'm content and don't feel the need to try every new thing I see anymore. I have juices I like to rotate and reliable equipment, and go to places for parts and supplies. I feel confident that since I managed to maintain my resolve so far that I will continue to do so.

Anyway, I sincerely want to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and understanding and support and advice and jokes and experiences that you shared with me, and continue to share with every struggling vaper who finds their way to these pages. I was looking for camaraderie among fellow vapers and I found so much more than that. I found friends.

Love you my friend and wish you nothing but the best today and everyday going forward! I am thrilled at your success! Miss you but happy that you seem too be moving on. Just stop by now and then if you can.
a few bananas are appropriate here, mine suck but someone probably will do better

 

[Karen N Daytona]

Had a tough couple of days, roommate very sick, has to see a specialist this week, they didn't explain much at the hospital gave him antibiotics by drip, gave him a Contrast CT scan, and then gave him a drip for hydration, sending him to a maxillofacial specialist, said no mass seen in the Xray and gave him take home meds, why the specialist and why is it mandatory? no explanation.

Now since he had the contrast dye he is sick as a dog. the whole thing was crazy his face blew up on one side like a balloon.it took 15 minutes, I watched in horror, funny thing, you know how I told you all he blews his nose mornng till night? it stopped 5 days ago we didn't know why.

Well, Monday, I will call the specialist and get more info,

I bought a little truck to let my friend do errands and run around for me. I can even drive it if need be. Still have the Sebring but want that to last so this is good for quick errands, my other friend is thrilled he gets to use it.

I hope everyone is having a great day!

Regarding Petition I signed it and I will sign any that come along!

 

[aikanae1]

Yep, all I'm going to say is I'm done. Just not gonna do it anymore.

Have a good time folks and I hope it all works out.

Goodbye.

What are you talking about?
I hope your not leaving.

 

[ShariR]

I am at war with my Russian. Can not get a good coil mounted and wicked with cotton to vape well. All tastes burnt and the cotton is burning up (turning black) and breaking inside the 4 coils I have made in last two days. Thank goodness cotton balls are cheap. This juice is not so I am back to dripping until I step back and calm down enough to approach building another coil.

Sometimes when you get so frustrated that you can not think or see straight you just have to put it down and walk away for a bit. I am kinda there with the Russian and coil building right now. I will leave it be for a few days or a week and approach it with fresh eyes and attitude then.

I was not going to let this frustration get the best of me and when I started wanting a cigarette more than my vape, I knew it was time to set the R91 aside for a bit and go back to what I know works for me. My 510 attys and dripping. So as my blood pressure slowly lowers and my attitude hopefully improves I am back to old school.

Backups for your backups. How very true. Could you imagine where I would be right now if I got rid of all my 510 attys and stuff I moved on from? The lesson I learned here is that now I know to keep stuff that once worked great for me. I may need it to play a major role again if my new infatuation fails me.

 

[ShariR]

I hope everyone is well and having a good weekend. It is beautiful here now but they are predicting big storms with thunderstorms and hail and tornado possibilities for Monday into Tuesday here in middle TN.

Karen, I am worried about your poor roommate. What he is going through sounds terrible. I hope they can find out what is wrong quickly and it is not serious. He is lucky to have you to help him out. Just make sure you take care of yourself too. A truck, huh? Well if you need others to drive around for you it is better than having someone wreck your good car. Will be handy if you do decide to move or get a new piece of furniture. Thought we were going to hear about pretty shiny stuff. Good restraint. Probably better than me in your shoes.

 

[twgbonehead]

Do deserted islands still exist? I'll join you if you find one.


I'm ordering NN's armour today (before they run out). For anyone interested, FT's brass M16 is a solid, no nonsense mech out of the box for < $20 (no fiddling).

I have the brass-and-aluminum version of the M16, which I like a lot. It's very light compared to the other mechs I have. (The aluminum top kind of scares me regarding the 510 threads, though). Got the all-brass one on my wishlist...