Newbie saying Hi

[Roscopecotrain]

Great post Johnny, you are in the right place for information, stacks of it here and the friendliest forum i have ever come across.

Enjoy your new found vaping.

[johnny10hands]

Well, Many thanks for all your warm welcomes, its always helps in chasing the novice away! As giving up smoking is one of those things in life I honestly thought I would not accomplish, I would like to share and contribute as I believe there is many, many people in the same position I was (i.e couldn't go anywhere without my baccy tin).

Coming back from St Lucia a few years ago, on a 10 hour flight with some old duffer in the seat in front who thought is was acceptable to shove his seat in recline the whole way back. (wouldnt have minded but he had a bulkhead seat with no seats in front of him). Well I can tell you, 10 hours without a cig.... I lasted 4 hours before the stewardess had to re-seat me. Luckily I didnt get arrested though haha.

Yes I think what I have read so far, I agree with. The E-lites are a stepping stone. And quite probably more of a symbolic move than anything else. Although I've blown my budget this month, its only another 2 weeks till payday and the RIVA 1100 is quite a regular mention.

Initial thoughts was that I wanted something that looked like a cigarette and tasted like one too. But lets face it we smoke because it gives us a hit, so aesthetics should be secondary and I'm looking forward to experimenting.

Well symptoms so far: (excuse any graphic descriptions!)

1) Still coughing but much less and now when I do cough it feels like Im coughing and shifting stuff
2) Using Asthma inhaler far less, in fact I'd go as far to say that I was probably only on them due to being a long term smoker, (only on inhalers for last 12 years or so, so its not a childhood affliction)
3) Constipation.... Didn't expect that one! And bloody hell, I finally know what it feels like to be pregnant! This does seem to be easing off a little bit. After normally being a 2-3 times a day man, it finally got to day 5 and I thought i'd have to wrestle the bugger to the ground!
4) Sense of smell became hyper after about 2 days. One of the chaps from work had nipped out for a smoke and when he walked passed me, I had the overwhelming urge to lick his coat.... Luckily I didn't as it was a fleece and I would have ended up with a mouth full of hair! But joking aside, I did first be incredibly irritated by other people's smoke, but it is bothering me less as time goes on.
5) Nibblies...Well what can I say... I always have had some dry roasted nuts or a pack of milk chocolate digestives within reach, and although I don't intend to double the ration, I think I have been reaching a little too often, so I think a little more self discipline is required there.

Haven't really felt any taste enhancements (yet) and not sure if these will come as technically I am still having nicotine, but we will wait and see.

One thing I am looking forward to is a deep clean of the inside of my car. Have just finished first soapy water clean of the windows on the inside and bloody hell, judging by the state of the cleaning cloth I am surprised I haven't received a fine for over-tinted windows!

Will keep you all posted!

All my best

[sleepyduck]

The Riva kit fro VapeEscape is recommended by pretty much everyone

www.vapeescape.co.uk/the%2Dve%2Driva%2D1100%2Ddeluxe%2Dkit%7E151

Get one of those and a few sampler-sized bottles of juice, and you'll be flying

I'm looking forward to the updates

[Super-Shiny]

Hi Johnny and Welcome

+1 @ Sleepyduck for the Riva 1100, excellent piece of Kit, it will blow your socks off

[daveyboy37]

Feb 16, 2013 14:55:05 GMT Super-Shiny said:

Hi Johnny and Welcome

+1 @ Sleepyduck for the Riva 1100, excellent piece of Kit, it will blow your socks off

A very warm welcome Johnny.
+2 for the Riva kit... Whilst you're on Vape Escape have a look at the Griswalds samples. If you like sweeter juices i can recommend Banoffee Cream... This from someone who only intended to do Tobacco flavors.

[bomberharris]

Hello and welcome johnny

[ripple27]

Hi Johnny

[Deleted]

Johnny there are times when I still smoke (staying at a friend's for a long weekend who smokes like a chimney for example) but it's way less than it used to be...

Smell will come back. So will taste. Depending what you've shoved up your nose etc (I think I was on the nRT nasal spray way too long but I like the hit)

Get the riva...it'll be your SOS kit when you get bigger and better (a man size 18650 mod tee hee)

Constipation wise...try lots of water (2 litres a day) for starters. May help...If not good old glycerine (it'll come in handy with vaping) from boots...will shift you in no time

Hope that helps

Jane

[dave]

Hi johnny and welcome from me too. You will notice all sorts of physical effects when you switch from smoking to vaping - many of them to do with giving up smoking rather than taking up vaping. The main thing that most people find though is that they just feel better! Have fun planning your next vaping purchase - there is a whole world of possibilities out there

[Super-Shiny]

Feb 16, 2013 15:03:53 GMT daveyboy37 said:

If you like sweeter juices i can recommend Banoffee Cream...

Nice aint it...yum yum

[Banky]

Hello Johnny, Welcome to the best vaping forum all the best on your vaping journey.

[djs]

Feb 16, 2013 14:17:08 GMT johnny10hands said:

4) Sense of smell became hyper after about 2 days. One of the chaps from work had nipped out for a smoke and when he walked passed me, I had the overwhelming urge to lick his coat.... Luckily I didn't as it was a fleece and I would have ended up with a mouth full of hair! But joking aside, I did first be incredibly irritated by other people's smoke, but it is bothering me less as time goes on.
5) Nibblies...Well what can I say... I always have had some dry roasted nuts or a pack of milk chocolate digestives within reach, and although I don't intend to double the ration, I think I have been reaching a little too often, so I think a little more self discipline is required there.

My sense of smell is greatly improved. I find the smell of fags grim now. (I'd happily smoke a few though )

You'll be pleased to hear that the need to nibble does decline in time (well, it did for me). The thought of changing all my trousers up a size (or two!) has kept me strong.

Well, strong-ish.

[Deleted]

Hi Johnny and Welcome

I managed 2 days on E-Lites before I found this forum.

Another one for the Riva 1100 deluxe kit.

Good luck and happy vaping

[johnny10hands]

Well, I'm getting to the stage where I'm thinking about giving up (waiting for Payday that is). So it looks like the Riva 1100 kit and some Grizwald's samplers. Again the flavours that seem to crop up more than others are, Black Cat, Old Holby and Banoffee. (which I do drool uncontrollably when I come within 2 metres of the edible variety).

I am guessing that the 'Cartomisers' are better for experimenting with samples and the 1 clearomiser is for when you have established that flavour that you want to 'favourite'. Does the clearomiser store more juice? Am also guessing that by its name you can visually see when you are getting close to a re-fill?

OK so thats one 1100 kit, 3 trial flavours (feel free to recommend any more). Would you suggest that I get any more spare batteries or clearomisers etc?

Credit card on standby!

All my best

[beautycat]

Hi johnny welcome


Caramel expresso is nice and arctic cherry too , riva will be a good investment )