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Ups And Down

Posted by Wildcat , 30 January 2012 · 543 views

Hi guys,

Well here I am again attempting a 2nd blog, and to be honest I certainly have had some ups and downs lately. Unfortunately that means I have cheated on occasion with the analogues, but considering I was a 20 a day smoker, I don't feel terrible having the odd one. I am trying not to be too hard on myself :)

Since the beginning of the year, I have constantly been ill too, which really hasn't helped. It all started with a nasty head cold, followed by laryngitis followed by another nasty head cold. To say I am fed up is an understatement, and unfortunately all these colds have limited what I can taste with the e-juices, Its just so frustrating, especially as I treated myself to some from Enjuice and Liberro, and only can taste one out of the five at the moment.

The one I can taste is Strawberry Milkshake haha which is absolutely delicious if you have a sweet tooth, honestly its just like the stuff you used to have as a kid. I got the Satin smooth which is 80%vg less than 8% pg and its fantastic. Lots of vapour, no throat hit, but thats fine for me.. I also bought the Apple Pie and Custard and Raspbery Coconut Ice, but as I mentioned, I just cannot taste them right now.. hopefully soon. I also purchased Maple Cured and Apple Windfall from Liberro, and very nice they are too. Maple Cured is simply delicious, but quite sweet again.. At first I vaped it all day long, but soon noticed I got a little sick of it.. Apple Windfall is lovely and mellow, already one of my favourites for sure. Well it will be when this cold finally disappears!.

One disappointment was buying the Riva 510 tank upgrade set.., it was a complete failure really.. all I get is a burning taste all the time. I have tried everything to eliminate the burning, but alas no good. So to be honest I have given up and I am back on cartridges which is ok.. I have got used to them now...

So thats it really, back to my beloved PG 18mgs Cappucino Gusto and PG 18 mgs Apple e-juice from Liberty Flights, because they are the only things I can taste right now, but its cool..

Looking for any fellow vapers down West Sussex/ Surrey / Essex/ London way .. doesn't seem to be so many of us down here !! Wondering if there is such a thing as a Down South Meet Up lol

Thanks
Mich x





ladymarmalade
Jan 30 2012 09:29 PM
Hi Mich

I've got Joye 510-T ecigs and I get a burning taste from time to time. I've sorted this by a) cleaning the atties in isopropyl alcohol and B) using cartos instead. I got some bottom coil cartos from ivapour-elixir. Very nice vape.
Nothing beats a bottom coiler, I think. Hope your head clears and all the other shyte you have going on. Maybe you'll find a vaping pub down there? Or start one? :)
Chin-up Mich! I couldn't help but feel despressed reading this!

Treat yourself to a couple of dual coil cartomisers when you're a bit better - only £1.50 each - Safercigs do low resisistance Smok ones (1.5ohm) and they're great - condom your juice in and vape away :)

I found having a sneaky fag is usually the sign of either; you've been drinking too much or you're unhappy with the kit/juice at that time. ;)

Send that tank back - it's not complicated to use, I doubt you're using it wrong - if it tastes burnt, it's crap or it's broke - send it back!

Cartridges are pants.


Maff.
Cheers guys, sorry I didn't mean it sounding depressed, maybe thats the Winter blues for you. oh that sounds great about the dual coil cartomisers, I shall give it a go for sure, Yes I should send the tank back, I have tried cleaning the attys with isopropyl alcohol , but alas no difference.

​Thanks Boadi, now a Vaping pub sounds like my idea of fun, I did ask at my local and they said they couldn't allow it which is a shame. No I haven't been cheating with the ciggies because of alcohol, I rarely drink anymore .. but I think its just the frustration of most of the juices tasting crap right now.. mind you not as crap as the ciggies, its crazy isn't it !Right off to work now.. have a great day xxx
Hello Wildcat, i also have been off colour for the past 3-4 weeks. Started after my first couple of weeks vaping.

I personally think my colds such as a gritty throat, blocked up ears and nose is down to my body adjusting. My taste is up and down with juices aswell.

But i know it will all settle down soon and i am just fighting through it.

No way am i giving in !

Hope things settle down for you soon mate.

Dugie

Dugie, on 31 January 2012 - 01:52 PM, said:

Hello Wildcat, i also have been off colour for the past 3-4 weeks. Started after my first couple of weeks vaping.I personally think my colds such as a gritty throat, blocked up ears and nose is down to my body adjusting. My taste is up and down with juices aswell.But i know it will all settle down soon and i am just fighting through it.No way am i giving in !Hope things settle down for you soon mate.Dugie

Hiya Dugie,

So sorry to hear you that you have been in the wars too, I did initially think it was the vaping, but now I am not so sure, because everyone around me seems to be sick right now.. what a nightmare Winter is !! I do hope you are feeling better soon though and that your taste comes back.. I am feeling a bit better today,so hopefully I'm on the mend :)
try cartos Michelle, they work consistently, are cheap and easy to get hold of. I tend to use the standard boge LR ones from lib flights on my boge revolution and in the tanks that I use on my lavatube.I have only tried watermelon, green tea and whisky flavours when I first started but now I stick to tobacco flavours or ry hi 5, menthol or special brew as I would rather eat my fruit than smoke (vape) it. If you do get a lavatube which is brilliant for the price, dual coil LR cartos are a complete waste of time as they will only work at 3.6V max.
Chin up, Michelle - I almost went for a dirty fag myself last night, after two years! And all because my juice and cartos were playing up. Resisted temptation - I knew that'd taste even worse. I love the sweet smoothies too - never thought I would.

davidb, on 31 January 2012 - 11:37 PM, said:

try cartos Michelle, they work consistently, are cheap and easy to get hold of. I tend to use the standard boge LR ones from lib flights on my boge revolution and in the tanks that I use on my lavatube.I have only tried watermelon, green tea and whisky flavours when I first started but now I stick to tobacco flavours or ry hi 5, menthol or special brew as I would rather eat my fruit than smoke (vape) it. If you do get a lavatube which is brilliant for the price, dual coil LR cartos are a complete waste of time as they will only work at 3.6V max.

Thanks David, yes I have ordered some dual coil cartos, they should arrive tomorrow with any luck.. Yes I really really want a Lavatube, thats on the top of my list at the moment, but I am desperately trying pay my holiday off at the moment, so money is too tight !! I want to try the ry hi 5, I must get some.. I haven't been that succesful with the tobacco flavours so far, at the moment, I am really into my coffee flavours.. yum :)

Dragonmum, on 01 February 2012 - 03:03 PM, said:

Chin up, Michelle - I almost went for a dirty fag myself last night, after two years! And all because my juice and cartos were playing up. Resisted temptation - I knew that'd taste even worse. I love the sweet smoothies too - never thought I would.

Ooh well done for resisting temptation,I have been hopeless lately, not quite sure whats up really! I think I am just a little run down and I hate this time of year, but I haven't had any ciggies for the last 2 days so I am getting better.. can't wait for the cartos to arrive though :)
I just wanted to say my dual coil cartomisers arrived today, and my goodness what a difference!! I love them :) thanks everyone who recommended them to me !

Wildcat, on 02 February 2012 - 09:42 PM, said:

I just wanted to say my dual coil cartomisers arrived today, and my goodness what a difference!! I love them :) thanks everyone who recommended them to me !

very happy to hear that!

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