bcartervol98 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Well today marks two years since a nasty analog touched my lips. I like others have said sort of see this as the last major milestone in my journey to leave tobacco behind. It's no longer a struggle it's simply a way of life at this point. I thought instead of patting myself on the back I might share a few things I have learned and realized: Backups for backups on tanks, batteries and coils are key to success. You spent hundreds of dollars a month on analogs for one months investment you can be set for a year and never be in a bad spot. Vaping can save you money if you keep it simple. I mean spend what you want it's your money lol, but for me saving money was a motivating factor and at this point including the cost of equipment and supplies it has cost me about $1.60 per day to vape. Compared to about $7-8 a day on analogs or more when you consider how many people bummed them off you haha that is considerable savings. If it's a hobby for you awesome but keeping up with the next guy will result in less savings or even more cost when in reality a simple battery, tank, coil and liquid will get it done lol. Do not hide the fact you vape in fact do the opposite just do it in a respectful way considerate of others. In restaurants and places that it is not openly accepted step into the bathroom stall and stealth vape, have done this since day 1. I refuse to go to a "smoking area. I do not smoke. On that same note, please do not hold yourself to be a spectacle. Please do not participate in making vaping a sport with cloud competitions and walking around in public blowing giant clouds. Our fate WILL be decided by those who will not be impressed by those activities but rather the opposite. Some do not understand we are in a fight right now to not be doomed to $10 cigalikes made with God knows what in them by big tobacco. Just remember it's not what we vapers think that really will decide policy, it's the public perception that will be the deciding factor. If you want to blow giant clouds and build .00000001 ohm coils and push the limits go for it just do it safely and equally importantly do it in an appropriate place. Our future is in our own hands, lets preserve it not harm it! Lastly thank you to those on here that have been by my side since day one. It's you that gave me the education that has yielded this result. It's a debt that can never be repaid, it saved my life very literally. From myself and the loved ones in my life, my gratitude will be there the rest of my days! HOOKER, Tug, jonnoh and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaping_jake Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Congratulations on the milestone. Gives me hope. Maybe we should start using banners marking the major milestones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Congratulations, B! You're a great example of how to keep it simple yet effective and have helped quite a few new vapers to find their way. *raises glass* Here's to many more years and milestones in your tobacco-free journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VapeMama Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Congratulations to you! Wishing you the best on this vaping journey! And thank you for the words of wisdom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffb Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compenstine Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Congrats, Here is to many more years B, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebop Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Congratulations Brian. And thanks for all your contributions to the community. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthling789 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Congrats B! Well said statement from your podium, and I wholeheartedly agree! Tomorrow starts your journey to year #3... and #4... and #60 is right around the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cany Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Congrats man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOKER Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 congrats with many more years to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonculp Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aufin Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Well, I'll be durned, B......seems we have a little more in common than a very close 2 yr anniv. date......same name. Your's with an i, mine with a y. Maybe if/when I'm blowing thru I'll stop by for a quick meet n greet. Congrats. Keep it up, I know I intend to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnoh Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Congratulations! I'll hit two years on 4 May and I heartily agree with your well expressed thoughts. I'm still so grateful, to have found this activity that keeps me off cigarettes, pipes and cigars and will do everything in my own power to preserve our right to remain smoke free in the way that works for so many many of us. If vaping was taken away by legal means, I'd still do it if I had to make my own equipment and juice, but I have no interest in being forced into a vaping closet and I know if I couldn't vape, I'd be right back on the analogues with the sword of Damocles hanging over me. A horrible choking painful death sentence. I agree too that the folks on this forum have been invaluable in education, information and plain support and I too will be forever grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe2003 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Way to go BC,I'm lovin that big tobacco and big pharma are hatin all these success stories jonnoh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonGunner Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Way to go bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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