Still smoking support and chat thread

[ShariR]

I have spent most of my life living away from my family - like opposite coasts since I was 21. For the past 11 years I have split the difference by being in TN. Makes no difference. I thought it was me, but it is just a fact of environment. When you live far away and only speak on the phone or occasionally, you lose the day to day interactions that make up a close relationship (with most people). You are 'out of the loop' for a lot of stuff. Hence you do not have that 'I saw you pick your nose yesterday' inside knowledge.

I used to go from my home in CA to CT once every couple of years. So much stuff had happened in my life and when I would visit it seemed like they all were still talking and arguing about the same old stuff at each visit. It does make you feel disconnected. It is perfectly normal.

It is going to be a tough visit/trip no matter what you do. Just do the best you can and do not take anything said too much to heart. Emotions are very, very raw right now, for everyone. My hugs and prayers are with you all.

We'll with family for a tragic funeral. The worst part is I don't feel like I belong because I have now realized that I don't have anything in common with my beloved loving sister in law.

 

[noobbuilder]

I have spent most of my life living away from my family - like opposite coasts since I was 21. For the past 11 years I have split the difference by being in TN. Makes no difference. I thought it was me, but it is just a fact of environment. When you live far away and only speak on the phone or occasionally, you lose the day to day interactions that make up a close relationship (with most people). You are 'out of the loop' for a lot of stuff. Hence you do not have that 'I saw you pick your nose yesterday' inside knowledge.

I used to go from my home in CA to CT once every couple of years. So much stuff had happened in my life and when I would visit it seemed like they all were still talking and arguing about the same old stuff at each visit. It does make you feel disconnected. It is perfectly normal.

It is going to be a tough visit/trip no matter what you do. Just do the best you can and do not take anything said too much to heart. Emotions are very, very raw right now, for everyone. My hugs and prayers are with you all.

Thank you sooooooooo much

 

[JJ1977]

We'll with family for a tragic funeral. The worst part is I don't feel like I belong because I have now realized that I don't have anything in common with my beloved loving sister in law.

i know how you feel im the same way with my sisters husband. with love and strength you can pull threw.

and for the rest of you, hello

 

[etherealink]

So I broke down and bought myself another R91 v1 on the classys last night. It comes with some kind of clearish tank and top. Does anyone know what it is? The seller says you need a wide bore drip tip if you do not use the clear one. Is this a nano setup?

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...sian-91-v1-frosted-threaded-tank-top-cap.html

Shari, I'm not hooked up in the classies yet... pics?

 

[ShariR]

I just bought it so I am not going to have it until some time next week. And I do not know how to copy the pictures from the ad to here. I will try to figure it out. It looks pretty nice though, kind of like a frosted plastic like an M tank and then a top piece with attached drip tip that screws on it.

Shari, I'm not hooked up in the classies yet... pics?

 

[Uncle]

JUST AN FYI:

For "Shari" . . .

"Russian 91% V1 with frosted threaded tank & top cap"

 

[clayU]

I start vaping in spring . I have never been able to get away from the cigs . some days are better then others I get down to 5 cigs a day . I started getting this burnt throat feeling . one vendor told me it was because the mix of cigs and vaping . I have tried different vendors, pgvg levels, and nic levels . at the moment I have went back to smoking .

 

[Topdogie01]

What device were you using? What resistance coil if you can remember? Could have just been too warm of a vape for you. I don't like mine above 22 watts. Occasionally I can go higher for a few hours but normally around 11 watts

 

[twgbonehead]

i know how you feel im the same way with my sisters husband. with love and strength you can pull threw.

and for the rest of you, hello

Good to see you again JJ! Where ya been?

 

[Anjaffm]

We'll with family for a tragic funeral. The worst part is I don't feel like I belong because I have now realized that I don't have anything in common with my beloved loving sister in law.

let me give you a hug, dear

 

[Topdogie01]

i just need to vent..

went to grandparents cookout. last several holidays i have taken my PV and vaped outside where i would smoke cigarettes, grandfather found me using an ecig and didnt know what it was. so he asked. i explained and he was ok with it. today, they invited about half of thier small church to show up (who i dont know, and would not have gone if i knew there would be so many people. when i arrived grandfather asked me not to use my ecig. ok. then to find out WHY he asked me not to was some curch members were WAY misinformed and believe the crap they read in news headlines.. and that some of them smoke and feel that ecigs are more dangerous. i was told i cannot use it there, but the church members were allowed to smoke right where we were eating. just ticks me off. i really wanted to walk to the car to get my dripper and VG bottle to blow a huge cloud but decided not to, did not feel like dealing with the drama of it.

 

[noobbuilder]

i just need to vent..

went to grandparents cookout. last several holidays i have taken my PV and vaped outside where i would smoke cigarettes, grandfather found me using an ecig and didnt know what it was. so he asked. i explained and he was ok with it. today, they invited about half of thier small church to show up (who i dont know, and would not have gone if i knew there would be so many people. when i arrived grandfather asked me not to use my ecig. ok. then to find out WHY he asked me not to was some curch members were WAY misinformed and believe the crap they read in news headlines.. and that some of them smoke and feel that ecigs are more dangerous. i was told i cannot use it there, but the church members were allowed to smoke right where we were eating. just ticks me off. i really wanted to walk to the car to get my dripper and VG bottle to blow a huge cloud but decided not to, did not feel like dealing with the drama of it.

If it was me . they was giving me second hand smoktech would have got my dripper and gave them second hand vape. It's only fair. But that's what I would have done and I'm not nice though

 

[ShariR]

Uncle.....

How did you do that????

You know how to do all kinds of neat stuff. Thank you.

JUST AN FYI:

For "Shari" . . .

"Russian 91% V1 with frosted threaded tank & top cap"

 

[Anjaffm]

If it was me . they was giving me second hand smoktech would have got my dripper and gave them second hand vape. It's only fair. But that's what I would have done and I'm not nice though

good one!
I would have done the same - and I'm not nice either
Well, maybe not blown a huge cloud but just happily vaped away.... but then... most people know better than to approach me and spout BS.... being a middle-aged lady who can do a wonderful impression of Queen Victoria who is "not amused" IS a big bonus ..

Hey, and I have perfected that look

 

[ShariR]

Hi and welcome to the thread. Glad you found us. Do not get discouraged. Being successful with vaping is a blend of a number of things. And being successful does not mean that you must totally stop smoking. It is many people's goal but just the fact that you can reduce the number of cigarettes or cigars or whatever is a win.

I found, for me, that I needed a specific recipe to successfully put down my cigarettes (2 packs a day for 46 years) for good.

1. A device that was simple and not too big (a Vision Spinner 1300mah) and a topper I could understand how to use and was consistant and reliable (an Evod and a few 510 atomizers).

2. A juice with the right amount of nicotine (started at 18mg and it was not enough; upped it to 24mg and it took away the cravings) and a flavor that 'hit the spot' for me (NLV Gold at 24mg).

3. A strong dose of stubbornness. On more than one occasion I found myself sitting there and vaping with my left hand and holding an unlit cigarette in my right hand for over 20 minutes while I debated with myself on why I did not want that cigarette.

4. A banner at the bottom of my signature here on ECF and frequent posting and talking with other people here, especially in this thread.

5. A true belief that vaping WOULD work for me, even if it was not working great at that particular time.

6. Perseverance. Lots of it.

This recipe has kept me smoke free for over a year now. I do have my moments when I really want a cigarette, especially when I am stressed or bored out of my mind. But it is not worth it to me anymore and I enjoy vaping too much to be tempted or curious about trying a cigarette now.

My thoughts and suggestions on why you are having a sore throat when you get yourself down to a few cigarettes a day are several. First, you need to be drinking lots of WATER, not beer or juice or energy drinks, but water. You need to keep yourself hydrated.

What equipment are you using? Are you sub ohming at 30watts? Try something like a Spinner or MVP at a gentler power like 8 or 9 watts or so and see if that helps.

What juice are you using and at what nicotine level. Cinnamons and menthols and tobaccos (among others) can be harsh on the throat. Try a different flavor. Try a different vendor (some nic bases are more peppery than others). Higher levels of nicotine are harsher and will deliver a bigger throat hit. Try lowering the nic level and/or maybe using a higher VG level. PG can be irritating also at higher levels for some people.

I do not know about the vaping and smoking at the same time since I never did that. I would think if you do both heavily it may be a factor. But many people frequenting this thread smoke and vape so they can answer that better.

I start vaping in spring . I have never been able to get away from the cigs . some days are better then others I get down to 5 cigs a day . I started getting this burnt throat feeling . one vendor told me it was because the mix of cigs and vaping . I have tried different vendors, pgvg levels, and nic levels . at the moment I have went back to smoking .

 

[ShariR]

Hi JJ and Anja. Good to see you both here. Have a good weekend.

 

[ShariR]

Top, I do hear where you are coming from. I would have been sorely tempted to pull out my Provari and r91 and just vape outside with the smokers. But you are/were at your Grandfather's home and he did ask you politely not to vape and gave you a reason why. It does not matter what the reason was. You did the right thing and respected your Grandfather's wishes.

I am proud of you. You were the bigger man.

You Grandfather has heard you out on your use of ecigs and has accepted it. Good for him. But he is not responsible for his friends' views. Glad you chose to not try and make a point on this occasion.

Just my 2 cents. Vent away if you want to here.

i just need to vent..

went to grandparents cookout. last several holidays i have taken my PV and vaped outside where i would smoke cigarettes, grandfather found me using an ecig and didnt know what it was. so he asked. i explained and he was ok with it. today, they invited about half of thier small church to show up (who i dont know, and would not have gone if i knew there would be so many people. when i arrived grandfather asked me not to use my ecig. ok. then to find out WHY he asked me not to was some curch members were WAY misinformed and believe the crap they read in news headlines.. and that some of them smoke and feel that ecigs are more dangerous. i was told i cannot use it there, but the church members were allowed to smoke right where we were eating. just ticks me off. i really wanted to walk to the car to get my dripper and VG bottle to blow a huge cloud but decided not to, did not feel like dealing with the drama of it.

 

[AndriaD]

If it was me . they was giving me second hand smoktech would have got my dripper and gave them second hand vape. It's only fair. But that's what I would have done and I'm not nice though

They would have gotten a good deal more than that, and a good deal more than they bargained for if they'd had the temerity to get in my face with a lot of *wrong* BS. I can just about tolerate fools if they don't bother me. If they bother me, I'll call them out for the fool they are.

Andria

 

[ShariR]

I hear you Andria and generally agree but sometimes you have to pick your battles. I think Top made the right decision for the circumstance he found himself in.

They would have gotten a good deal more than that, and a good deal more than they bargained for if they'd had the temerity to get in my face with a lot of *wrong* BS. I can just about tolerate fools if they don't bother me. If they bother me, I'll call them out for the fool they are.

Andria

 

[Claudia P]

I'm sorry but if he had said that to me I would have told him if his church members opinions meant more to him than I did as a close family member they could have their get together without me and I would have gathered up the child and GF and gotten in the car and left.

i just need to vent..

went to grandparents cookout. last several holidays i have taken my PV and vaped outside where i would smoke cigarettes, grandfather found me using an ecig and didnt know what it was. so he asked. i explained and he was ok with it. today, they invited about half of thier small church to show up (who i dont know, and would not have gone if i knew there would be so many people. when i arrived grandfather asked me not to use my ecig. ok. then to find out WHY he asked me not to was some curch members were WAY misinformed and believe the crap they read in news headlines.. and that some of them smoke and feel that ecigs are more dangerous. i was told i cannot use it there, but the church members were allowed to smoke right where we were eating. just ticks me off. i really wanted to walk to the car to get my dripper and VG bottle to blow a huge cloud but decided not to, did not feel like dealing with the drama of it.