a key moment

[Clivia]

hope this is the right place to post it - but it is about vaping 

It happened to me already a couple of weeks ago - at my lunch break I like to go for a walk in the little park outside the office - I was walking behind a smoker - and the very first thought that popped in my mind was BORING - how boring is it to just smoke one type of tobacco - well I have been very very boring for 37 years - but in that moment I knew that I was truly of the stinkies - I did not envy the guy - as I did the last time - 5 years ago, when I tried to stop - I kind of felt sorry for him.

yes smoking is apart of many other things very boring - vaping is creative - yesterday Mr C and I were contemplating on recipies and mixtures and what to make with all the concentrates and liquids - great fun 

[erik514]

Did you notice the smell? I can't get over how bad smokers smell now. Never noticed it until I started vaping

[Deleted]

I agree, but I suppose when we smoked, its all we knew.

Regarding the flavours and partners lol my wife ( none smoker) loves the smells of the fruity / dessert based eliquids I use.

Might try the mixing DIY stuff eventually, but too lazy at the moment.

[Clivia]

yes erik514  and @purple1234- I do notice the smell - my boss smokes and I can smell it when he comes back after a ciggy break - gosh this is how I smelt - although a non smoking friend told me that it was not that bad - guess she was just polite.

on the contrary a nice young non smoking colleague comes with me for my vape breaks - and more than once he said : oh that smells so nice - please blow it towards me - lol

[Greg]

I still stand with smokers at work when I'm vaping, the smell is disgusting but I just grin and bear it

[Greg]

Mar 10, 2014 20:02:00 GMT Clivia said:

on the contrary a nice young non smoking colleague comes with me for my vape breaks - and more than once he said : oh that smells so nice - please blow it towards me - lol

Oh I bet he does Clivia 

[erik514]

I used to know somebody who never smoked but would encourage other people to light up as he really liked the smell of a newly lit cigarette. Seems very weird now that I can smell them for what they are

[Greg]

Mar 10, 2014 20:06:48 GMT erik514 said:

I used to know somebody who never smoked but would encourage other people to light up as he really liked the smell of a newly lit cigarette. Seems very weird now that I can smell them for what they are

You know some strange people 

[Clivia]

ok Greg and @purple1234 - he is French and I am Austrian and I just wrote it as he said it - he is young enough to be my son

[Greg]

Mar 10, 2014 20:11:32 GMT Clivia said:

ok Greg and @purple1234 - he is French and I am Austrian and I just wrote it as he said it - he is young enough to be my son

I sense your weaving your web, he stands no chance. naughty Clivia 

[lairey]

Mar 10, 2014 20:06:48 GMT erik514 said:

I used to know somebody who never smoked but would encourage other people to light up as he really liked the smell of a newly lit cigarette. Seems very weird now that I can smell them for what they are

The smell of a cigarette being smoked .is totally different to the smell of a smoker who has just had a cigarette. I still really like the smell of a cigarette, but when one of my friends or colleagues comes near me after just having a ciggie i find the smell revolting

[Clivia]

Greg - fortunately I am very happily married - and now enough of that and back to vaping

[Greg]

Mar 10, 2014 20:17:26 GMT Clivia said:

Greg - fortunately I am very happily married - and now enough of that and back to vaping

Just teasing Clivia 

[Greg]

Mar 10, 2014 20:15:52 GMT lairey said:

Mar 10, 2014 20:06:48 GMT erik514 said:

I used to know somebody who never smoked but would encourage other people to light up as he really liked the smell of a newly lit cigarette. Seems very weird now that I can smell them for what they are

The smell of a cigarette being smoked .is totally different to the smell of a smoker who has just had a cigarette. I still really like the smell of a cigarette, but when one of my friends or colleagues comes near me after just having a ciggie i find the smell revolting

I find both rank but then I'm pleased about that.

[toots]

Mar 10, 2014 19:52:29 GMT Clivia said:

I did not envy the guy - as I did the last time - 5 years ago, when I tried to stop - I kind of felt sorry for him.

Yeah, I tend to feel this way when I see others smoking. I want to shout and scream at them "try vaping, it's much more fun" but of course I say nothing unless they see me vaping and start asking questions.

I was at a cafe today and at the table opposite mine there were 2 smokers, husband & wife by the looks of it, and I really really wanted to say something to them but did this instead just kept the mouth all zipped up

@ Greg I think it's ridiculous that you (or anyone) have to stand outside with smokers to vape. Not only will you end up smelling like a stale ashtray but you also are being exposed to passive smoking. That is just so unfair when as a vaper you are doing no harm to anyone else but are being treated like a smoker. When the hell will everyone wake up and realise the truth about e-cigs    Sorry - it just annoys me so much