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Dee, so agree with you. The instructions are naff. I only got my going properly due to all of the info provided by the lovely peeps in here - and from that I put it all together to get going. The instructions do assume that you already understand the basics at least of e-cig operation.

I am still trying to figure out quite what the key element is to getting a real puff. When I put the juice in, I get a couple of good ones. Then this afternoon, that didn't seem to work very well. But, I had just changed juice (one of James's samples) and was about to write that one off. So changed cartridge filled with another flavour - but same happened. So then I realised it had to be something else. So changed battery - and that was what was needed.

The battery I had installed this morning had been charged, and so I assumed would last several hours. So, ayt this point, not sure whether I had not charged it enough, had used it too much, or what to surmise. But change of battery did the trick. I also have found that advice given by someone here (and I am so sorry to whoever it was, 'cos I have forgotten ) to add a drop directly into the atomiser before reinstalling cartridge is also a good idea.

I am determined to crack this - real ciggy free for 33 hours now - never been achieved before. This is the answer for me, but I feel like a learner driver who has to get to grips with how everything works.

I have even taken the huge step of telling my offspring that 'mum' hasn't had a cigarette for 24 hours. I haven't told them about the vaping yet. I sent a text (as both were on their way to Glastonbury), and it would take far too long to explain it all at this stage. But, got two texts back saying: 'Don't believe it!' But I so understand their comments - they know how hopeless I have been in the past. Makes me even more determined now.

Hold on a piggin minute........ " you'll experience it 'from the other side soon enough'..."

I thought the dea of giving up the dreaded weed was to prolong my life! :-[ ???....................................

26 hours -fag-free!

Can't believe it. Had the ceremonial dumping of the 'ash-tray' today, but retrieved it from the bin, given that it had never done anything wrong other than be with me for soooooo many years.

Really do think I am off and running. Did you all read my 'thank-you' notes - across loads of threads - for all of your wonderful support?

Having funny moments - like last night - usual practice is: go to bed, turn on TV until feeling sleepy, turn off, settle down. However, if sleep isn't apparent within half-an-hour, then the usual would be to get up, dressing gown on, disturb dog in kitchen whilst opening back door to puff outside, enduring freezing cold, rain, snow etc. (albeit, not this time of year I do appreciate.)

So last night, bath, bed, 10.30 - TV on, one hour later, still not sleepy - need a cig- go to get Riva (left in kitchen) - open door to puff!!!! Suddenly realised that I didn't need to. Took Riva back to bed with me - had a couple of puffs IN MY BEDROOM - never happened before! How good is that????

Feeling so, so positive about it, so - with fear of boring you all - thank you once again. First 24-hours over, and I have no desire at all to kill anyone. How good is that?

Must go and check out what flavours James does outside of the tobacco ones. The ones I have tried so far do leave quite an aftertaste...... so perhaps mint or melon might be much nicer than I first thought?

So agree re: the coffee. Coffee and a cig all in one - sounds like heaven.

Good suggestion there B re: keeping different atomisers for different fillings. That makes sense.

Now that I understand the 'taste' notion, I may well risk some alternative flavours outside of the tobacco ones. All suggestions gratefully received. James - how are you at making cappucino?

Chrissie, that makes sense too - I think I have been worried about overloading the cartidge, so have only been sprinkling a couple of drops in - not really soaking it well enough. I can see that it takes some time - trial and error - before getting it right for your purpose and personal preference. 7.5 hours now

Thanks Lilac for taking the time to explain all of that. I can see how much of it initially is trial and error. I think that having just spent £40.00 on this, I am worried that I will somehow wreck it before I get my money's worth!

Also not sure if you have to clean out the atomiser before installing a different cartridge that has a different juice in it?