Back after a long absence!

[Gilly]

Hi all

Glad to see the forum is still going strong, some old familiar names still around and plenty of new ones!

My first foray into vaping didn't get very far. At the time I joined I was looking into going for voluntary redundancy at work so had a lot to think about, and a lot of stress. I couldn't seem to quite get the hang of vaping so out came the smokes and the lighter, and vaping went out the window.

I did finish work in July 2010, and became carer for my mother, who then died in May 2011. Over the next 6 months I attended 5 more funerals - my uncle and 4 close friends - so the stress levels rose even higher!

I think I am getting back on an even keel at last now, and need to start looking after myself better, so now is probably a good time to try ditching the fags and having another go at vaping. I have a drawer full of stuff - 510, 901 etc, and bottles of juice, syringes, cartomisers and so on, but most of it is probably useless now, so I guess I will have to start from scratch again.

Hard to know where to start - there seem to be so many more sellers, models, styles, so I'll have to plough through the forum and see what looks good. I currently smoke low-tar cigarettes and smoke around 8-9 a day, not a lot I know, but still costing a fortune and making me wheeze, cough and stink!

Any / all advice gratefully welcomed

cheers

Gilly

[Karma]

Hello Gilly nice to meet you

Sorry to hear you've had such a hard time x

Some of your old gear will still be fine. Most things now have 510 fittings, so keep a hold of that stuff.

you could pick up a cheap single set here and some new juice

paradisevapeuk.vstore.ca/egoce5-colourful-batery-blister-pack-p-542.html

and then try your old 510 stuff on it

[Perpetua]

Welcome back to you Gilly . . . as you've found ecig equipment has moved on hugely this last couple of years, it's also considerably more reliable you'll be pleased to hear, than it was.

The set Karma has linked to is an excellent introduction to the more updated gear, if you bought a 510 to 901 adapter you could also use any 901 atomisers on the battery that you may still have.

[Deleted]

Hi Gilly,

Welcome back. I know you will enjoy your vaping journey.

Take care of yourself.

[Chrissie]

Welcome back Gilly

[padiho]

back Gilly, its not surprising that you went back to the stinkies with all that stress. I can relate to that as my Father is not expected to live for much longer. Even though I have given up completely for just over the year I must admit during this stressful time for me I have given cigarettes my thoughts. So far just thoughts thank goodness. Last time for you wasn't the right time...this time it will be. Good luck

[Roscopecotrain]

Hi gilly, welcome back.

[chykensa]

Hi Gilly, and welcome back. The forum is bigger and better than ever, so you'll be able to ask and receive help on any aspect you need.
I think (and am sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong) that your juice should all be still vapeable, and as above, an adaptor should enable you to use your old gear.
I bet it won't be long until you are using an Evod with a Spinner or Twist though, and well into the vaping again!
Andy

[dinamic22]

Hi gilly good on you for getting back in to vaping

[phiant101]

Hello and back Gilly.

Good luck with quitting the stinkies

I've not been at it that long but the advice I've had from the folks on the forum has been invaluable

[Super-Shiny]

Back Gilly

[Deleted]

gilly don't beat yourself up about going back on the stinkies with all that stress!!!!

Welcome back. That kit Karma suggested is good to start off with.....it's cheap and cheerful and you can see what bits and bobs work and what doesn't....

Any other help you need - strength of juice etc etc just ask away

Jane

[siffy]

Hi Gilly, welcome back.

[chuck]

Hi Gilly, welcome back.

[Gilly]

Padiho, so sorry to hear about your father, just appreciate him while he is still with you! My mum was 93, still driving until her 92nd birthday and still doing her cryptic crosswords right up to the last 3 weeks, so she had a good life but still hard to let go.

Karma, that looks a good deal - that's James Stirrat's site, isn't it, I bought some stuff from him the first time round and he was always good value, does he still post on here?

Thanks all of you for your good wishes - now I just have to start!

cheers

Gilly