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Post by willy9b on May 21, 2014 20:33:45 GMT
I'll be there - unless it's persisting it down  Unfortunately, getting drunk is a no-no: I'll be on my scooter. (Free parking - in York!) Looking forward to meeting some of the fine folk from the forum. (phew! alliteration or wot?) |
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Post by willy9b on May 21, 2014 19:07:00 GMT
I like some of the SS designs but would need some colour in my life lol and I find them too cold. Have managed to find another acrylic one which will do temporarily if I don't drop it! How about these? (I've ordered the blue but there are other (dare I say - more 'girlie'  ) colours listed.) |
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Post by willy9b on May 21, 2014 1:02:13 GMT
Whoops! Sorry for hijacking the thread  It's late, and it's something I feel very strongly about... |
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Post by willy9b on May 21, 2014 0:59:22 GMT
Hey, no worries @lynxcat I think that - once the dust has settled a bit - the main argument will be about the long-term impact - especially on the lungs. I don't think we need to worry too much about nicotine, PG and VG, they all have substantial historical data; IMO it's the flavourings that will generate most concern, and where more investigation and regulation will (rightly) be needed. Just one example, a recent thread contained a whole list of flavours from one maker which contain oil. This I find very disturbing, and I do wonder what other delights we unknowingly heat and inhale, often on a daily basis. It's one thing to bung them in cake mix, bake them at 200 degrees and then eat them, (a lot of our flavourings seem to originate in food-type additives) but it's quite another to heat them to what, 600 degrees or so, and then inhale them. Having said this, I still feel (note, I'm not saying I know!) that 30 months of vaping has had a major positive impact on my general health - I haven't felt better for years - and I have absolutely no intention of EVER returning to cancer sticks. My two penn'orth. |
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Post by willy9b on May 20, 2014 23:50:17 GMT
The voice of reason personified. Yes, all well and good, but unfortunately 'reason' does not always prevail. We are up against all the bigots, zealots and neo-puritans (how DARE they enjoy it!) - allied to the steady stream of bilge, disinformation and downright lies that big pharma/tobacco keep vomiting out. I remain pessimistic, but I sincerely hope that this time reason will prevail. |
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Post by willy9b on May 20, 2014 23:37:21 GMT
Inside normally (especially on the rare occasions I go to a Wetherspoons!), but I also work somewhere that makes people vape outside. I used to think the excuse, along the lines of Wetherspoons worrying about their staff and punters not being able to tell the difference between an e-cig and a stinky, was a load of rubbish until an 'incident' last week. A manager from another shift noticed me vaping, waited for me to take another drag and rather aggressively challenged me about smoking outside of the smoking area. A polite explanation that I didn't have to be in the smoking area to vape did the trick and she walked away mumbling something about not realising I was using an e-cig. I was using a Vamo in 18650 mode and a Nautilus and as I was somewhere I'm allowed to vape, I wasn't being at all stealthy, how she confused my gear for a stinky I'll never know! I should add that I always check if vaping is ok in other pubs, clubs etc and wouldn't dream of going stealth if they said no, but Wetherspoons are an exception. Not that I have ever been asked not to vape in one of their pubs. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards My local Wetherspoons asked me to stop, or go outside. I asked why and was told that it was 'company policy'. So, I emailed their customer services and suggested they could set just one room aside in each of their pubs where vaping would be permitted. I pointed out that there was no real problem with cigarette smokers trying to take advantage, as if anyone lit up a stinky then vapers would be the first people to object! No joy. Guess who's lost a regular customer? |
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Post by willy9b on May 19, 2014 19:59:49 GMT
What do Winny the Pooh and Attila the Hun have in common? l l l l l l l ... Same middle name  (I'll get me coat) |
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Post by willy9b on May 19, 2014 12:44:52 GMT
A small blob of blu-tack works well for me.
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Post by willy9b on May 18, 2014 23:22:31 GMT
Very interesting, and certainly encouraging. My favourite comment came at the end - that the likelihood of teenagers starting vaping and then switching to cigarettes was about as likely as them swapping their smartphone for a public call box |
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Post by willy9b on May 18, 2014 17:32:04 GMT
No offense taken, Mart, I was just being daft (as usual).
You'll enjoy York - lots to see and do. I lived in London for about 6 years (in the late 70s/early 80s) and really enjoyed it, but I wouldn't want to go back except for the odd visit. Pie & mash in short supply oop 'ere, but there are plenty of tasty alternatives.
Have fun!
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Post by willy9b on May 18, 2014 16:16:54 GMT
Yep!
Anyone else want to post a teaser?
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Post by willy9b on May 18, 2014 15:53:11 GMT
 Who is this man?  And why does he deserve our gratitude and respect? |
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Post by willy9b on May 18, 2014 15:14:34 GMT
Hehe No, don't be concerned - at allI worked in operating theatres for about 32 years. I'll *never* run short of syringes or wide-bore needles... ... I've even got an ancient amputation saw  I'm not worried, just will get first train home if taken ill in yorks lol MP I represent that remark, mart166  Anyways, you'll be relieved to hear that I've retired now This wazzock* was a workmate - always found him a bit creepy... Incidentally, I did 17 years on permanent nights at SMH. 'Sleep's for wimps' was my catch-phrase. *Any namby-pamby bloody southerners should look this up - it's a great insult! |
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Post by willy9b on May 18, 2014 11:51:57 GMT
Hehe No, don't be concerned - at allI worked in operating theatres for about 32 years. I'll *never* run short of syringes or wide-bore needles... ... I've even got an ancient amputation saw |
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Post by willy9b on May 18, 2014 11:35:55 GMT
 Sorry. Very bad taste. So, so sorry  |
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It's late, and it's something I feel very strongly about...
