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Post by snow on May 6, 2015 7:14:09 GMT
Yesterday was my grandsons first birthday, it was also the day I bought my first starter kit and today is the 1 year anniversary of my quitting smoking  after smoking for 35 years the longest I had ever given up for before now had been 6 months and every one of my family and friends were convinced I would probably never give up, and yet here I am a year on and still smoke free! I've kept a spread sheet for the year and have entered everything I have spent on vaping vs how much I would have spent on stinkies watching the savings grow month by month despite my shineyitis  I've spent £627.66 on equipment £416.73 on juice and have still SAVED £1942.55  How things have changed - at my grandsons birthday party a light was needed for the candle - all eyes turned to me and I didn't have a lighter in my bag anymore! I used to carry several around with me at all times, but not anymore. Must admit my new hobby has taken over my life (and more than a couple of shelves in the house lol) from a first post here declaring that I wanted to be a faff free vaper I now find myself spending hours making coils & rebuilding heads and not really giving it a second thought & even making up bags of spares in advance. I have enough liquid in various flavours to supply a small shop and yet I still buy more to "try"  I've dropped my nicotine from 18mg to 12mg and my aim is to drop to 6ml this year. I discovered AAEC 2 weeks into vaping and the forum and all you members have been invaluable to me over the past 12 months - though I do blame you lot for some of my impulse purchases  and I know my friends consider me a bit of a vaping bore but they cannot deny that it has worked for me and how much my health has improved as a result. I am really pleased with myself for achieving this milestone I would never have thought it possible a year ago! |
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Post by MrDJ on May 6, 2015 8:13:56 GMT
Congratulations Snow
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Post by PinkyPuff on May 6, 2015 8:17:58 GMT
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Post by Chrissie on May 6, 2015 8:27:57 GMT
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Post by pebbles on May 6, 2015 8:39:27 GMT
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Post by Phoenix . on May 6, 2015 8:44:46 GMT
How time flies snow, well done on your 1st year, feels good doesn't it.   |
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Post by Bobsbeer on May 6, 2015 9:02:21 GMT
Well done indeed and well done for keeping it up. Although I agree about the clutter that seems to accompany it.  |
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Post by pipeman01 on May 6, 2015 9:04:06 GMT
snow, this is really really good news! Well done! 
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Post by dinks on May 6, 2015 9:33:19 GMT
Congratulations!  that's great news for you and your family and inspirational for me as I start my non smoking/vaping journey |
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Post by Raffles on May 6, 2015 9:35:25 GMT
snowI love it when I'm sat in the 'smoking area' and someone spots me from a distance and comes over to ask for a light. Their reaction is hilarious. 
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Post by wingit on May 6, 2015 9:48:22 GMT
 snowI had my 1 year anniversary in March, so I know how you feel.
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Post by Roscopecotrain on May 6, 2015 10:00:16 GMT
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Post by glen on May 6, 2015 10:02:22 GMT
Brilliant effort, well done snow |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 10:30:32 GMT
Congratulations & a very happy 1st vaperversary, snow!  It's a lovely feeling, even more so as you can see your savings & that doesn't include the fantastic savings on your health.  |
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Post by jeffc on May 6, 2015 10:56:34 GMT
snow, congratulations on achieving 12 months smoke free. Your health improvements will allow longer life to spend with your family. WELL DONE.
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after smoking for 35 years the longest I had ever given up for before now had been 6 months and every one of my family and friends were convinced I would probably never give up, and yet here I am a year on and still smoke free! 
I've spent £627.66 on equipment £416.73 on juice and have still SAVED £1942.55 
I've dropped my nicotine from 18mg to 12mg and my aim is to drop to 6ml this year. 
and I know my friends consider me a bit of a vaping bore but they cannot deny that it has worked for me and how much my health has improved as a result. 
that's great news for you and your family and inspirational for me as I start my non smoking/vaping journey
It's a lovely feeling, even more so as you can see your savings & that doesn't include the fantastic savings on your health. 
