NorthernGirl Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I started looking into e cigs as a way to quit smoking. Lately, I've just had it with analogs.... sick of the taste, sick of the smell etc, etc. What really did it for me though, was when I picked up my daughter from her first cross-country running practice and she was crying because she said she couldn't breathe after a few minutes of running and she wanted to quit. I did that to her. (Yes, my husband and I were those evil people who still smoked in the house with our kids around.) Hubs quit about 5 months ago using a prescription. I hate taking pills, so I knew that wouldn't be an option for me. In spite of everything I hate about smoking, I love the actual habit of it. Weird, huh? And the nic addiction? Horrendous! So, did a bit of research and ordered this: http://www.ecigexpress.com/manager-s-specials-c-86/ce4-quick-starter-kit-special-buy-p-1631 (plus a couple bottles of ejuice) So far it's working pretty good. I wanted something cheap that would let me know whether this would work for me. After a few setbacks (who knew screwing the battery on too tight would cause you to get absolutely NO vapor lol) I'm mostly satisfied with the experience. Even though I've smoked some analogs since my kit came in on Saturday, I love that I don't smell. It's the end of the day and my hair still smells like shampoo and my clothes still smell like fabric softener. There is no cloud hanging over my chair in the living room and the kids are thrilled that mom is trying to quit. My goal is to eventually be nicotine free, but that may take a while. Anyway, just wanted to say hi. Wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernGirl Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Oh... and let me just say this... I can't wait to try this vanilla that I'm vaping now with my morning cup of coffee. Is it bad that I want to go sleep now so morning will come so I can try it? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcquinn Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Welcome,good choice and good luck.Sounds like you have the "want to" and you should do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blucavvy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 you have a really good starter kit setup going. and no, vanilla vapes in the morning with my coffee is why i love waking up. good luck with everything and don't be afraid to ask questions. welcome btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitsune Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Congrats !!!! I still love waking up to vaping, and all the amazing flavor choices. can't believe I smoked one flavor for 30 years, now I hate smoking the same flavor for a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Getting away from the stinky smell on clothes, hair, car, etc. is the biggest thing for me. Also it's much less harmful to others around you (at least it is in my opinion). Congrats on being determined to make the change. Your body and your family will be much happier/healthier. Welcome to Vapor Talk NorthernGirl. I'm south of the border from you but NH is one of my favorite states. -- Live Free or Die! NorthernGirl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Welcome to Vapor Talk and congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernGirl Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks for all the welcomes! Great bunch of people here I'm already making my list of "extras" that I need to order next payday. kitsune 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blucavvy Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 i would suggest some lr boge 510 cartomizers, a small cone for your eGo, a drip tip or two, and maybe a lr 510 atomizer but you may want to wait on that last one till ya get the basics down. also i don't know how much you used to smoke but it's always good to have a backup battery or two. eGo's are cheap so it wouldn't hurt to pick up a spare, you've already got the charger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffb Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Welcome to Vapor Talk NG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Ron Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Welcome to VT, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Backups and extras never go to waste. Don't forget to grab a few different flavors. You might be surprised what you like and your tastes might change after a while also. Most of us don't just stick with one flavor and if you get one that you don't like just put it away for a while and try it again in the future. Some will grow on you and some you'll like right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernGirl Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks again for the welcomes and suggestions. I've got some grape ejuice that I'm going to switch over to pretty soon here... also going to order a couple more flavors. Today was my first official "really try to quit smoking" day. I had my last analog this morning at around 0630 (last one of my last pack). So far so good. I am a little crankier than usual, but it's hard to tell if it's the change or if it's this nasty cold. Question though.... Are there any good videos out there on how to clean the clearomizer that I have? I'm kinda nervous about having to take it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcquinn Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 You can search Youtube for about anything related to vaping you can think of and someone has posted a video on it.Very good resource. NorthernGirl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernGirl Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Found one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitsune Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 haven't looked at the videos out there, but for me I like simple...I take the mouth piece off, shake any remaining liquid out and refill. Congrats on your second day !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stosh Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Welcome you have so many options and anything that will get you off you know what is great,Keep reading the forums a great wealth of advice,you are off to great start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernGirl Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Still tobacco free! Although ugh... this would be so much more fun if this head cold wasn't kicking my @$$. I can hardly taste it when I vape, throat is a bit irritated, nose is plugged and I've been snortin' Afrin a couple times a day just to feel like my head is above water. Of course that, combined with the quitting cigs, is making me a bit lightheaded. I'm hoping it's just my cold and not my nicotine strength. Sorry... I'll stop whining now lol I asked the live support on ecigexpress.com what strength I should order and they suggested 18 mg. I used to smoke 1 pack a day of Marlboro Lights. Sound about right to you guys? I'd hate to start taking in more nicotine than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blucavvy Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 even if you went to 24mg you wouldn't be taking in more nicotine than you were at a pack a day. how's your throat hit (th) with the 18mg? if it's acceptable for you then there's no reason to use a higher nic content. if you feel it's lacking then the 24mg or somewhere in between may just help you get through those "craving a cig" days a lot easier. the biggest role nic plays in e juice is th. if you don't feel your'e getting enough order a slightly higher nic content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitsune Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I was a pack (+) per day, marlboro lights. 18 is my day to day strength, sometimes I feel I need a bit more and kick it up to 24mg. Like, blucavvy said....its really about what works for you. you may need to play with a few strengths to find the right one. Its hard with a cold however.....sorry about that....sucks being sick. quitting smoking unfortunately doesn't help that in the short term, but is amazing in the longer term. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernGirl Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I ordered an extra clearomizer from sweet vapes when I ordered some juice. Now I'm not sure if I ordered the right thing. I chose the standard resistance instead of low resistance. The thing I'm having the hardest time understanding about the whole vaping thing is compatibility. When I went shopping for kit I was all "woohoo 20 bucks!" and didn't read the note... NOTE: This battery will only work with the provided CE4. You can use other CE4's, but you may have to pull up the battery contact point by using a tweezers or paperclip. This is what I ordered from SV. It didn't look any different that the one I have, so I'm hoping it works http://www.sweet-vapes.com/shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=vmj_color_plus.tpl&product_id=1156&category_id=39 And THIS (lol) is what I'm looking at ordering for back up / extra... http://www.vaporleaf.com/Ego-U-Set-900Mah-With-Clearomizers-p/ego-u-set-blk-900.htm Seem like a good deal? $45 seemed nice and low for two set-ups with a charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffb Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 It looks like you should be OK with what you ordered. NorthernGirl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitsune Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thats the one I bought and will work with the clearomizers you got from sweet vapes. It really is a nice kit, and an eGo product. They have a pretty good warrenty too. You will like it, its a great kit and compatible with all eGo and ego type batteries/accessories, and compatible with 510 accessories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernGirl Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Good to know! Thanks again. I'll get the hang of this sooner or later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitsune Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 LOL !!! I promise It gets better we are here to try to help. someday soon, it will be you that gets give the advice. I just tried one of my other clearomizers (same kind as the sweet vapes) and it worked just fine on the VaporLeaf battery and visa versa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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