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Post by Darkginger on Sept 10, 2016 18:59:13 GMT
Argh, temptation again - failed to resist - order placed - thanks very much!
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Post by Darkginger on Sept 4, 2016 13:55:55 GMT
Hi DaveJ Nice to meet you - I have rellies in Perth - they've been there since the 50s - so if you ever meet anyone with the surname Verneau, thery're probably related to me
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Post by Darkginger on Sept 3, 2016 23:49:38 GMT
SteveF - hope your Dad's OK - I'm a carer for mine, too, which is why I'm in the UK most of the time even though I live in Ireland - it can be tough, and stressful, as you say - but am glad I'm able to do it (and also glad I have a very tolerant husband who stays at home looking after the dogs and cats whilst I'm away). Being here with Dad all the time (he has mixed dementia and prostate cancer) can be pretty mind-numbing, and I fell into the trap of using both cigarettes and alcohol to 'entertain' myself when bored and housebound, but have managed to quit both now (well, the misuse of both - I still enjoy one or two evenings with a drink per week!). I suppose that's why I want to quit the nicotine, too - it's like a renovation project on my own body - gives me something I can actually control Thanks to all who've replied, you've given me things to think about - I'll probably stick with the 3mg for now, and maybe work on reducing it further after Christmas.
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Post by Darkginger on Sept 3, 2016 10:32:45 GMT
Thanks Carl - and no, I'm not intending to stop vaping, because I enjoy it - the flavours, the 'something to do with my hands' etc. etc. I'd just like to get rid of the addiction to nicotine I still have shedloads of 18mg juice here - most of which will be donated to my husband (also called Carl, strangely enough), who is still dual fuelling, but trying hard - but I'll always have it available, just in case
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Post by Darkginger on Sept 3, 2016 10:18:21 GMT
I can't quite believe how quick the reduction has been, honestly. I vaped for about a year a few years back, but never managed to come down from 18mg, and never managed to go more than a few days without the occasional stinky, either. This time, it's like a switch has flipped in my head - and I decided I was never touching tobacco again. Since that decision, it's been pretty easy - and I've surprised myself, which is why I was wondering if I'm still taking in quite a bit of nicotine, given the sub ohming - didn't expect it to be this easy!
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Post by Darkginger on Sept 3, 2016 9:57:42 GMT
A bit of a weird one this (maybe, maybe it's common!) - but I've now been vaping exclusively for almost 9 weeks - from a 30 Superkings a day habit. I started on 18mg juices, then went down to 10 or 12 after a couple of weeks, then 6, and am now happily vaping on 3mg, with no cravings. However, I'm sub ohming, and therefore I think I'm probably still consuming a significant amount of nicotine - or am I? I'm considering trying 0mg juices, but a bit worried in case it brings on cravings again - so if anyone else has done this, I'd appreciate hearing about your experience. I don't really know why I want to kick the nicotine addiction - other than that it is an addiction, and I'd rather like the freedom of not having to make sure I've always got my device(s) to hand, and being confident of being able to get through something like a 3 hour theatre performance, or a 10 hour flight, without twitching - I dunno - just to be comfortable in places where I can't vape. When I was a smoker, I'd avoid situations where I couldn't escape for a fag - I was the addict to end all addicts, and a lot of my life revolved around smoking, so I'm a bit wary of 'overdoing' the quit, and putting myself back in that situation, if you see what I mean? Anyway, your thoughts/experiences?
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Post by Darkginger on Aug 23, 2016 12:32:21 GMT
Just an update on this - went for the 0.5 coils on the Cool Fire, and have just taken delivery of a Cool Fire Plus (and another iSub-G tank) so I can use the 0.2 coils I bought (I know I know, any excuse!). So far, all is working as intended, and I'm very happy - now 7 weeks off the stinkies with no intention of ever picking one up again! Also down to 3 or 6mg juice (from 18mg) and all is well. Had a huge spending spree on juice and now have enough to last me until Christmas and beyond. Life is good!
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Post by Darkginger on Aug 5, 2016 18:59:35 GMT
Argh, am so wishing I could have made it this year - am going to spend the weekend in a state of regret! Keep those pics coming! <Waves at Julie>
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Post by Darkginger on Aug 5, 2016 17:44:34 GMT
Well, I had a lovely time trying out juices, loved the shop and the hospitality! Came away with quite a stash of juice and am looking forward to going back on the 20h for the upcoming event - I'll definitely be telling all my vaping mates about it and trying to bring them along Thanks tons for making me feel so welcome and indulging my need to try everything in sight You know I'll be back!
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Post by Darkginger on Aug 5, 2016 9:39:54 GMT
Planning to come and see you this afternoon Actually was planning to be there on Wednesday, but events and Ocado conspired against me!
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Post by Darkginger on Jul 31, 2016 23:19:14 GMT
Snuck in with an order placed after midnight - code still seems to work - for 30ml of Cornish Cream Tea (never met a Cream Tea I didn't like!) at 6mg Many thanks for sharing the code!
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Post by Darkginger on Jul 31, 2016 11:51:26 GMT
Thank you SO much for posting this - I couldn't tell you how many times I can't login to somewhere 'cos I can't remember which password I've used when I signed up
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Post by Darkginger on Jul 24, 2016 14:39:53 GMT
It's not the plus version, but according to a YouTube review I watched, it should fire the 0.2 coils OK - but I think you're all probably right, will order some higher resistance coils and see how I get on Still feel somewhat clueless about what wattage range to try, could anyone give me a clue, please, assuming I'm using a 0.5 coil? I have tried and tried to understand how ohms, watts and voltage relate to each other, but it's like I'm blind when it comes to comprehending it all - must have read 20+ idiot's guides to it, and am still none the wiser!
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Post by Darkginger on Jul 24, 2016 13:55:59 GMT
So, I've got a Cool Fire 4 on its way, and an Isub G tank, which I think comes with a 0.5 ohm coil - then I went and ordered some 0.2 ohm replacement coils (don't ask me why, they were there, and I clicked). I've looked, and I've read stuff about Ohm's Law, and it's just not going in - what wattage range should I be looking at to produce massive clouds without things going bang? (Yes, I am that stupid!). Many thanks if you can advise! None of the above has arrived yet, so am not in imminent danger Planning on using 80/20 VG/PG at 6mg, btw.
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Post by Darkginger on Jul 24, 2016 13:25:00 GMT
Darkginger there are some good vaping shops in Brighton I believe. I believe you're right - erm...Vape Cloud is on my list of places to visit next week - have a friend coming down for the week, so will be out and about, and am pretty sure some vape shopping will happen Silly me thought giving up the stinkies again would save me money - I should have known better!
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