Vaped in a bar last night....
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I started vaping the weekend SD passed a law to ban smoking in bars. Perfect timing 
and now everyone pesters me about it when I go dt!
and now everyone pesters me about it when I go dt!Fun, isn't it?
Don't forget to vape in the Dentist's chair too - the first reaction is "a deer in headlights", then you explain and hand out some cards! Oh, and your gums will love your switching to the vape!
Don't forget to vape in the Dentist's chair too - the first reaction is "a deer in headlights", then you explain and hand out some cards! Oh, and your gums will love your switching to the vape!
Got the most priceless look from a lady smoking outside the restaurant as she gazed through the window to the nice warm booth I was sitting in as I vaped away! I wanted to share some info with her, but she was gone before I got the chance. The lady with the baby at the table next to us, didn't even seem to notice.
I still stand with the smokers at work on Cig breaks as I don't think the boss is ready for it, although to be fair I haven't asked to vape inside yet. It's my cunning plan to convert the smokers, already got one on the path! Could be a bit strange once they are all converted, we will all be wondering why we are still standing outside, but I'm a long way off that yet.
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I just got back from a trip & enjoyed being able to vape in the airport. Last trip I was almost too late for my flight because I went out to smoke & then got caught up in a long security line getting back in.
I didn't vape on the plane as it is being banned soon anyways andI didn't want to start a ruckus on a packed plane. I had layovers so each flight was less than 2 hrs. If desperate I would've gone to the restroom.
I still go out with the smokers at work - cameradie and a chance for fresh air. I'm so used to be an outcast, I still forget and go outside when visiting people. Everyone who sees me thinks it's the greatest thing. Especially when I tell them I quit analogs cold turkey a month ago after 30 plus years.
I didn't vape on the plane as it is being banned soon anyways andI didn't want to start a ruckus on a packed plane. I had layovers so each flight was less than 2 hrs. If desperate I would've gone to the restroom.
I still go out with the smokers at work - cameradie and a chance for fresh air. I'm so used to be an outcast, I still forget and go outside when visiting people. Everyone who sees me thinks it's the greatest thing. Especially when I tell them I quit analogs cold turkey a month ago after 30 plus years.
There I was sitting in a private club vaping away when the waiter came over and said is that one of those electric things. I took a puff and said sure is. He said I have been wanting to get one of those. Sooooo out came the V4L card.
Here in PDX there are some bars/restaurants which welcome vapes and some which have enacted a blanket policy against it. On the one hand it kind of suxors to be bannerated for no real reason, but having been a server I can understand that management does not want to have to explain to pissy smokers why the person over there can enjoy nicotine with a cute little blue LED and no you can't fire up a smokestack.
I've vaped in Safeway, that's probably the most "public" place I've done it. But I'm not looking to draw attention to myself in any big way. I just keep cards on me and look for the opportunity to be a kind of good ambassador if I encounter someone who is innocently ignorant about what it means to be vaping. I certainly understand how it can confuse someone to see what looks like clouds coming out of them after they do what looks like traditional smoking. So I just keep it mellow and friendly and conflict free.
I've vaped in Safeway, that's probably the most "public" place I've done it. But I'm not looking to draw attention to myself in any big way. I just keep cards on me and look for the opportunity to be a kind of good ambassador if I encounter someone who is innocently ignorant about what it means to be vaping. I certainly understand how it can confuse someone to see what looks like clouds coming out of them after they do what looks like traditional smoking. So I just keep it mellow and friendly and conflict free.
What kind of cards are some of you handing out? Is there a pre-made info card on the site to use when someone questions us about vaping?
when you get orders they throw in cards that explain what you are using and what they percieve as smoke is actually vapor. the website and phone number are on them too
Dont you just love it! I vaped in the grocery store lastnight....while pushing my 4 year old in the cart. Imagine the looks I got.
I sure disagree with it, but I'm usually found with the smokers. The TSA at Tampa International Airport (TIA) replied that they wanted me to smoke outside (grrr) and I did. I always ask first. As I find more places where vaping is accepted I'll vape there, but don't vape where I please out of courtesy to other people. It's not that others will want to light up a cigarette, it's just that people see a plume of "smoke" where they don't expect it. This is so new and I don't want to give people a bad first impression. Besides, hanging with the smokers gives me a chance to hand out more V4L cards. Just my 
I always keep V4L cards handy. The ECF store also has free informational cards:
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I vaped some wowboy menthol in front of a non-smoker friend yesterday at Autorama and he said, "Hey, that smells pretty good." He was not prepared to have that reaction at all!
It was great vaping at the Autorama yesterday. No one had a negative reaction, and in fact I got some pretty positive feedback and questions. Once I explained what I was doing, people didn't seem to care at all. We got to see some classic cars and get our nic fix without running outside, freezing tail, then waiting 10 minutes in line again. I see the way I used to live as a smoker, and it seems so silly now...
It was great vaping at the Autorama yesterday. No one had a negative reaction, and in fact I got some pretty positive feedback and questions. Once I explained what I was doing, people didn't seem to care at all. We got to see some classic cars and get our nic fix without running outside, freezing tail, then waiting 10 minutes in line again. I see the way I used to live as a smoker, and it seems so silly now...
I vape at a very crowded bar, 2 bars in particular, and I'm the only one vaping. No one says anything negative and they jump all over the cards I give them. I expect to start seeing more vapers soon.
Hey Duderino,
I'm from Riverview Michigan and I love the Auto Show and Autorama. I vape everywhere I feel I can without causing a rucus. I'm not going to be an outcast anymore. We lost our right to smoke (eventhough it was bad for us) it was our right. We didn't fight for that right. Vaping is not wrong or bad for anyone and I won't give it up because sombody doesn't like what I legally do.
I'm from Riverview Michigan and I love the Auto Show and Autorama. I vape everywhere I feel I can without causing a rucus. I'm not going to be an outcast anymore. We lost our right to smoke (eventhough it was bad for us) it was our right. We didn't fight for that right. Vaping is not wrong or bad for anyone and I won't give it up because sombody doesn't like what I legally do.
Maxwell, I had a similar experience on saturday. We went to two bars... the first one was almost empty and pretty quiet, so I got to actually talk to a few people about vaping. The second bar was LOUD and very crowded, so I couldn't educate anyone about vaping, but I got a lots of surprised and (IMHO) jealous looks. No one said a negative thing to me about vaping at either bar. The bartenders, waitresses, or patrons didn't seem to mind. I honestly think the lack of nasty smoke smell goes a long way toward people's indifference.
Sal, nice to meet a fellow Michiganian! I missed the Auto Show this year, but the 'Rama was great once again. I know next to nothing about cars, but damn they're nice to look at! I don't want to cause any trouble either, but the more I vape in public the more I'm finding out that people are pretty accepting of it.
Sal, nice to meet a fellow Michiganian! I missed the Auto Show this year, but the 'Rama was great once again. I know next to nothing about cars, but damn they're nice to look at! I don't want to cause any trouble either, but the more I vape in public the more I'm finding out that people are pretty accepting of it.
we were at Ace Hardware the other day, while checking out i noticed they had the little cheater reading glasses and grabbed a pair. (The case is the perfect size for 2 XL e-cigs) The next thing i know, i'm doing a demo, advising a marlboro light smoker what to buy, etc. She was excited to say the least. i try to tell them to signup for the V4L emails because the coupon codes are awesome. But i need to remember to carry the cards on me.
Hey duderino and sal I am in Southgate ,nice to know some fellow vapors are so close.
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