Well, I think the party is over ...
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I still have a couple of the joye 510's ( even an automatic draw one). Brought them out the other day and vaped one along side a DNA40 just to see how far we have come.
Hmm, OP makes me think.
I started vape forum'ing about the same time, and was your "newb's newb" with an overpriced cigalike kit that took about 4 hours to charge, and I chain vaped it about 45 min. before it needed recharging!!!
you can imagine the frustration.
I found another forum, and wished I'd have started on a forum. I would have gotten a much better beginning set up and saved lots of $.
(little did I know how much I'd actually end up spending). I became obsessed with it.
That forum, like this had quite a lot of experienced users, it was pretty rough and tumble; there were no rules on etiquette and I couldn't take the snarky atmosphere.
About a year later I found ECF. Great folks and good organization.
It was the "good old days"... you could know just about everyone on it, and stay abreast of about every new vape-related item and technique that came out.
Like a lot of good things, ECF has grown to say the least.
Its a wild ride and has only gotten more interesting.
Just think, we're still in the early stages of this habit (lol) err industry.
ECF is still the best imo... and so is vaping.
I'm 65 this year and I intend to vape as long as I possibly can, but when i think of the FACT that for me, ymmv, I'm a little too obsessed with this, it must be nice Harley.
Good luck Harley.
I started vape forum'ing about the same time, and was your "newb's newb" with an overpriced cigalike kit that took about 4 hours to charge, and I chain vaped it about 45 min. before it needed recharging!!!
you can imagine the frustration.
I found another forum, and wished I'd have started on a forum. I would have gotten a much better beginning set up and saved lots of $.
(little did I know how much I'd actually end up spending). I became obsessed with it.
That forum, like this had quite a lot of experienced users, it was pretty rough and tumble; there were no rules on etiquette and I couldn't take the snarky atmosphere.
About a year later I found ECF. Great folks and good organization.
It was the "good old days"... you could know just about everyone on it, and stay abreast of about every new vape-related item and technique that came out.
Like a lot of good things, ECF has grown to say the least.
Its a wild ride and has only gotten more interesting.
Just think, we're still in the early stages of this habit (lol) err industry.
ECF is still the best imo... and so is vaping.
I'm 65 this year and I intend to vape as long as I possibly can, but when i think of the FACT that for me, ymmv, I'm a little too obsessed with this, it must be nice Harley.
Good luck Harley.
I love my DK4 - been my ADV since the beginning
Thanks for all the help you given so many over the years
I'd like to thank all the Vets here for pushing the Industry to get better and better and not settling for the overpriced junk that you all had to use.
We all now reap the rewards of your efforts. TY
We all now reap the rewards of your efforts. TY
I surely hope to see you around. What an inspiration you are to others and I really enjoyed reading about you. I can't imagine ever getting to a point where I don't rely on them but I think it is wonderful that you have. I'm sure others have also. Good luck to you.
Harley, you have been vaping longer than anyone I've read about and I think that is awesome.
Harley, you have been vaping longer than anyone I've read about and I think that is awesome.
I haven't read all the post here so sorry if this has already been suggested. But you could possible gift some of it to other vapors you know who might be able to use some of the stuff. I doubt any of them would say no to it and you get the joy of helping others by doing it.
Thanks for all the kind words, I will be around from time to time just not like I used to be. I've seen a lot of people come and go and often wonder how they are doing if they still vape or if they have gone back to smoking. I can however state for a fact I will never go back to smoking.. I started vaping in Nov. 2008 to "Reduce" the amount of smoking I did.. Back then I was 3-packs a day,But I soon discovered the cigs were burning up in the ashtray while I was vaping away..lol so I simply just quit buying cigarettes.
Call me nieve but I never knew I smelled like an ashtray or that my house really smelled awful. But all that is gone now,NO ONE smokes in my house...
Vaping is a journey that will be different for everyone, For me I think it was the flavor that got my attention, As stated earlier I like my. Cheap Dekang RY4 for my ADV but I have tried 100's of juices and have found that I prefer PG. I guess because of the throat hit I get from them, VG gives me severe cotton mouth and although there are some great flavors in vg I just stir clear of them.....
I was asked earlier what kind of device I use, Back in the early days we used some real junk,Batteries were def. not what they are today. when AW hit the market we or at least I thought I had gone to heaven and all the stick batteries went by the way side never to be used again...
My first Rock Solid device would have to be the original " SILVER BULLET" Made by Chad "CDDZ" in Newark Ohio,And back in the day Sold by Altsmoke.. Chad and I have become great friends during my journey in vaping and this friendship continues today...still use the bullet most everyday with "kick" installed...
With the invention of the regulated devices most of the time I have an Opus D or a Vapor Flask in my hand, They just WORK !!! And I am tired of charging extra batteries. When I'm on the road I simply plug them in and vape away and when I get to my destination I am fully charged and ready to go, I always keep at least two devices with me because ya never know what could happen ..
I still love the taste of catomizers but I feel the quality of the boge carto has dropped off in the last couple years,I used to get two weeks out of a carto and a lot of that has to do with using PG juice, Dark sweet vg juice would clog them them up in just a few days,But now I am lucky to get a week out of a carto so I have moved onto the Ithaka by GG and the Kayfun line and I use cotton most of the time...
Well I am rambling so I will shut up for now..... Any questions, Please ask or pm I would be happy to help anyway I can...
Call me nieve but I never knew I smelled like an ashtray or that my house really smelled awful. But all that is gone now,NO ONE smokes in my house...
Vaping is a journey that will be different for everyone, For me I think it was the flavor that got my attention, As stated earlier I like my. Cheap Dekang RY4 for my ADV but I have tried 100's of juices and have found that I prefer PG. I guess because of the throat hit I get from them, VG gives me severe cotton mouth and although there are some great flavors in vg I just stir clear of them.....
I was asked earlier what kind of device I use, Back in the early days we used some real junk,Batteries were def. not what they are today. when AW hit the market we or at least I thought I had gone to heaven and all the stick batteries went by the way side never to be used again...
My first Rock Solid device would have to be the original " SILVER BULLET" Made by Chad "CDDZ" in Newark Ohio,And back in the day Sold by Altsmoke.. Chad and I have become great friends during my journey in vaping and this friendship continues today...still use the bullet most everyday with "kick" installed...
With the invention of the regulated devices most of the time I have an Opus D or a Vapor Flask in my hand, They just WORK !!! And I am tired of charging extra batteries. When I'm on the road I simply plug them in and vape away and when I get to my destination I am fully charged and ready to go, I always keep at least two devices with me because ya never know what could happen ..
I still love the taste of catomizers but I feel the quality of the boge carto has dropped off in the last couple years,I used to get two weeks out of a carto and a lot of that has to do with using PG juice, Dark sweet vg juice would clog them them up in just a few days,But now I am lucky to get a week out of a carto so I have moved onto the Ithaka by GG and the Kayfun line and I use cotton most of the time...
Well I am rambling so I will shut up for now..... Any questions, Please ask or pm I would be happy to help anyway I can...
good for you harley!
I myself don't think I'll ever quit, I love my caffeine and my nicotine, but I do see myself on the future vaping like a pipe smoker, just as part of a ritual at the beginning and the end of the day and not like a cigarette smoker vaping all day (as I do now).
for me the journey of discovering new gear is what made me stick to vaping and keeps me vaping all day, I love to fiddle, but once that stops I know I won't vape that much.
sorry to hijack but I tend to ramble when I'm cold
I myself don't think I'll ever quit, I love my caffeine and my nicotine, but I do see myself on the future vaping like a pipe smoker, just as part of a ritual at the beginning and the end of the day and not like a cigarette smoker vaping all day (as I do now).
for me the journey of discovering new gear is what made me stick to vaping and keeps me vaping all day, I love to fiddle, but once that stops I know I won't vape that much.
sorry to hijack but I tend to ramble when I'm cold
Hi Harley,
Just a thought but you might want to hang on to one device that you really like. That way if an unexpected craving comes down the line you'll be vaping again, not smoking.
Just a thought but you might want to hang on to one device that you really like. That way if an unexpected craving comes down the line you'll be vaping again, not smoking.
First of all, congratulations Harley!
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-vaping-discussion/470502-i-remember-back-day.html
I have pretty much reached the point where I only vape when I am drinking.
I am positive that will never change because if I'm drinking then I'll either be vaping or smoking.
But other than that, I generally don't even have my first vape until after work with a glass of wine or a beer.
Here is a thread that has some good links to some of the old-timey happenings...
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-vaping-discussion/470502-i-remember-back-day.html
I'll add to that...
I have pretty much reached the point where I only vape when I am drinking.
I am positive that will never change because if I'm drinking then I'll either be vaping or smoking.
But other than that, I generally don't even have my first vape until after work with a glass of wine or a beer.
Harley, that's great news! I'm feeling my "vaping age" as well, and have committed to dropping my nic from the 12-18mg range to 2-6mg range. However, I still love to vape and try the latest gear. With all the new advancements in the last few years, and more to come, I'm overjoyed that today's new vapor has so many quality choices to make. Not sure when my time will come, or ever for that matter. Either way, vaping then and now is a game changer in every sense of the word...and it has become so darn fun!
First of all Congrats!!!
If it were me, I would hang on to all of my stuff for a minimum of a year. A lot can happen and you may find yourself regretting that you got rid of it.
If it were me, I would hang on to all of my stuff for a minimum of a year. A lot can happen and you may find yourself regretting that you got rid of it.
I think "gear" has been my fascination, moreso than vaping
such interesting stuff, designs, etc.
Howdy everyone,,, I have followed some advice from my fellow vaper here and have gifted some items to some needy Vapers..But the downside is I've already bought a few new thing that I have just wanted to try....thanks for all the kind words and advice....
Like the Hotel California...
You can stop vaping, but you can never stop collecting gear.
Good for you Harley! I think this thread is inspirational!
This may be the next stage of the e-cig revolution. Ex-smokers quitting vaping. So what if it takes 6 years!
I always liked Dekang liquids too and hate the China bashing that goes on here. Where would we be without them? I would be smoking.
I have wasted so much money on so many bottles of flavored niquids that are over flavored and gunked up my coils. VG scums up my windows, so I keep it simple.
Devices have come so far that I think I vape out of appreciation for how easy it is now. Istick, Egrip, Erolls, done.
My first device was an Npro, and within 3 days I modded that 4081 atty to a portable phone battery with an air compressor fitting, some wire, and a spring and a screw for a switch. I was all in.
ECF really does need a hall of fame. Nicowolf finding that an RCA plug from radio shack was compatible with a 901 atty was a modding game changer! The Nicostick!
Nerf buying bulk connectors and selling them.
Cisco....
We have come a long way!
I hope I quit vaping someday. Just put it away. But there is so much of it!!
When you quit analogs, all you had to do was smoke the last one, wash and store the ashtrays and lighters... How many times have we all done that?
This may be the next stage of the e-cig revolution. Ex-smokers quitting vaping. So what if it takes 6 years!
I always liked Dekang liquids too and hate the China bashing that goes on here. Where would we be without them? I would be smoking.
I have wasted so much money on so many bottles of flavored niquids that are over flavored and gunked up my coils. VG scums up my windows, so I keep it simple.
Devices have come so far that I think I vape out of appreciation for how easy it is now. Istick, Egrip, Erolls, done.
My first device was an Npro, and within 3 days I modded that 4081 atty to a portable phone battery with an air compressor fitting, some wire, and a spring and a screw for a switch. I was all in.
ECF really does need a hall of fame. Nicowolf finding that an RCA plug from radio shack was compatible with a 901 atty was a modding game changer! The Nicostick!
Nerf buying bulk connectors and selling them.
Cisco....
We have come a long way!
I hope I quit vaping someday. Just put it away. But there is so much of it!!
When you quit analogs, all you had to do was smoke the last one, wash and store the ashtrays and lighters... How many times have we all done that?
Many, many times. Vaping has been my salvation, and I shall keep doing it until I can't be bothered any more. I don't see that happening any time soon.
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