Still want a cigarette?

[jeffree]

I don't. While sitting on my balcony now, enjoying a brisk post-rain afternoon with an XL-man in hand, I realized that I just don't have any craving whatsoever for a cig anymore. I never even think about cigs unless I'm unlucky enough to be near a smoker. (Damn, was that really me at one time? And all those laughable feelings of superiority.)

I'm not sure when it happened, though, when I completely stopped wanting or even thinking about cigs. Sometime during my second year, but that's as close I can get. What about you? And for anyone still grabbing cigs these days, what's their biggest pull for you? Just curious.

 

[EleanorR]

I no longer want a cigarette, per se, but there are still times when I really really want something as simple, reliable and ready-to-hand as a cigarette.

No filling, no topping off, no "Is it time to ditch this carto?", no charging, no "How are my taste buds doing today?" issues.

I still have a couple packs of my old brand in the freezer. I don't actually want to open one and fire up an old analog friend, because now I can't stand that smell, and don't want it on me/in my house/on my hair or clothes.

But sometimes I do so miss the simplicity, the constancy, the reliability, the sheer "at least there is this one thing I can count on" factor of a cigarette.

 

[dotma]

with an XL-man in hand

oh sighhhh, so many inappropriate things i wanna say about that.

I dont ever crave an analog either, havent had one since last september, but I do agree with Eleanor that sometimes the simplicity is a draw.

 

[CheekyMonkey]

oh sighhhh, so many inappropriate things i wanna say about that.

I dont ever crave an analog either, havent had one since last september, but I do agree with Eleanor that sometimes the simplicity is a draw.

teehee! Agree completely about the XL man

I technically quit smoking in October 2011 using the patch. In January of this year, I was stressed out and was on my way out the door to go buy a pack of stinkies, when 'E Cig!!!' popped into my head... I called a local smoke shop, they had them in stock & I went straight over & bought my first Mistic... I tried smoking cloves once or twice the first week, and haven't touched one since! I even made it through a huge annual party with plenty if smokers, but there was no desire or longing for a cigarette - I was happy with my kGo & tank

Edited to add: I was a pack+ per day smoker for over 17 years with a few short quits. I'll probably be a vaper for the rest of my life, even if it's at 0 Nic
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[dohsma]

I've been vaping for over 3 years and I honestly can't remember the last time I had a craving for an analog. Ecigs are for me

 

[TheBlueAdept]

Been vaping a little over 2 years. I can't remember when I stopped wanting one, but it was somewhere in the first 6 months...

 

[waylonjessi4ever]

absofrickenlutely ..id be lying if i said i didnt .Convinced its in our genetic makeup like alcoholics...want one about once a week now and sometimes do give in .....but never the pack a day habit i had .

 

[AlB53]

no, but they still smell GOOD! wish they didn't.. only thing I like about cigs is they work every time, no batt, you know what you are gitting!!

 

[plantlvr]

The only thing I miss about cigs is what El said, the simplicity. But even though PV's are a lttle more complicated, there is no cleaning up ashtrays, flicking ashes, burn holes, *accidently drinking a beer from a can that you had previously put a cig .... in*
That is one memory I don't miss

 

[Lisa66]

The only thing I miss about cigs is what El said, the simplicity. But even though PV's are a lttle more complicated, there is no cleaning up ashtrays, flicking ashes, burn holes, *accidently drinking a beer from a can that you had previously put a cig .... in*
That is one memory I don't miss

Yikes......... I've seen that happen! Never set your beer down!

 

[SnowDragon]

No! Cigarettes are bad and I love my PV from V4L because it the best and I love vaping because it is really great and I could never even take one puff because I would start smoking again.

 

[ctourtelot]

I forced myself to finish my pack of smokes the day I got my ecig. I was sick of them by the end of the night.

 

[keyzygirl]

Im almost 3 years and every now and then Id want one for almost 2 years.Now I know Im done and will not smoke again. I just prefer my PV.

 

[Morandir835]

At times yes Jeffree sir. Still a smoker.... Kinda like an alcoholic... One would put me back into the habit....

 

[jeffree]

Thanks for the responses, all. Just want to pop back to agree with Eleanor and Plant about the constant hassle of vaping. Just enough to be annoying at times. I have a strong feeling that a new carto design, in the 808 vein, will eventually simplify refilling, and I'll be the first in line.

And to the hopeless romantics who skewed my words above... clean it up!

 

[katz-in-boots]

I no longer want a cigarette, per se, but there are still times when I really really want something as simple, reliable and ready-to-hand as a cigarette.
No filling, no topping off, no "Is it time to ditch this carto?", no charging, no "How are my taste buds doing today?" issues.
I still have a couple packs of my old brand in the freezer. I don't actually want to open one and fire up an old analog friend, because now I can't stand that smell, and don't want it on me/in my house/on my hair or clothes.
But sometimes I do so miss the simplicity, the constancy, the reliability, the sheer "at least there is this one thing I can count on" factor of a cigarette.

I know exactly what you mean Eleanor, it's one of the most difficult things about vaping for me. Instead of just grabbing a pack & lighter as I head out the door, and knowing I can always buy either out & about if I do run out, now I have to really think about what I am likely to need, may need in a worst case scenario.

At times yes Jeffree sir. Still a smoker.... Kinda like an alcoholic... One would put me back into the habit....

And that is another aspect of it. I do think that just one cigarette would be the end of my abstinence. I could not have even one, I suspect.

And to the hopeless romantics who skewed my words above... clean it up!

Heheheee. XL man in hand?

 

[ShankUO]

I have not had an analog for two months, and my craving went away after about two days of vaping all the wonderful flavors brought to me by V4L.
When I go home from being around people that smoke, my clothes smell so bad of smoke that It makes me not EVER want an analog. Happy Vaping!

 

[dedi]

I have no craving at all and I smoked for close to thirty year's! I did panic yesterday when a spring wasp grazed my neck........old standby remedy was a pinch of tobacco moistened with saliva and the sting is instantly neutralized. Sunddenly I realized I had no cig! Sd to husband I wonder if I can buy two from someone to keep on hand! lol

 

[K9Luvr]

No way do I ever want another analog. Can't believe I smelled like that for over 30 years!
Yechhhhhhhhhh

 

[Mmc]

I've gone over a year w/out a smoke. Surprisingly I had some really strong cravings for about a month after I hit my one year mark. Now it's under control again. Still love the smell of fresh lit tobacco, but don't dare try one again because I would be back to my 2-3 pad habit within a month.