Introduce Yourself

[markwritesmusic]

Hi all. My name is Mark. I'm 22 years old, and I've been smoking analogs for about 6 years now. After waiting literally 3 months to receive Blu's starter kit, enjoying it for about a week, burning through 75 cartridges in that time (not kidding, they burned out after about 20-30 puffs)... Both atomizers died in that time frame, and I now have a snazzy paperweight. I'm fed up with their garbage product, their horrible customer service, and I'm ready to try Volcano.

After reading about all the things this company has to offer, I'm very very excited! I have even started a blog that will document my first 30 days with Volcano. You can find it here: 30 Days With The Volcano E-Cigarette.

I'm psyched to experience Volcano, and I'd like to give a shout out to Aaron Wallace for turning me on to Volcano in the first place! (Aaron, in case you're wondering, I'm chosentonessournotes on YouTube!)

[MustangGT66]

Hi, I'm Matt. I'm 28, married and I had smoked for 15 years. I'm on day 3 with the Volcano and I hope it sticks this time. I work in a bank so I am on my computer all day doing misc. work. As you can tell by the name, I am a HUGE Mustang fan. I have 3 right now and have had 2 others. I used to be a automotive technician, but tore every tendon in my left arm so thats out of the question. Any other questions feel free to ask.
Matt

[MikeIannello]

As I am a Volcano GOD an introduction is not necessary. Enough said.

[VaperSami]

Howdy y'all,

I am kind of late to this game, but better late than never, right?

So... My name is Sami (married with two cats to the most wonderful Yankee Lady) and I am a born and raised Finn. I was 27 yrs old when i moved to the US to work for the Evil Empire (Micro$oft) as a Software Engineer. Say what you say about M$, but they take great care of their employees.

Loved the place, but not the Great Pasific Northwest continous rain...

I have been a smoker since I was 9 yrs old and I am 38 yrs old now and a Naturalized US Citizen and will never go back to the EU Trashland -- absolutely hate Europe and the Welfare State Socialists running the show over there!

Ended up serving in FDF (FInnish Defense Force; mandatory for all men) Special Forces although I come from a Metal / Punk Rocker background. If you are interested in what I did in the service, YouTube Finnish Special Forces and check out the Special / Paratrooper Jaeger videos. Discharged eventually as a 2nd LT (in FDF everyone starts from the bootcamp and works their way through all ranks -- no College shortcuts here -- so don't call me a Candybar or I'll put a piano wire in your ear while you sleep! j/k ).

Anyway... I enjoy composing and playing music (I started in a Death Metal band, graduated to Ramones style punk band, and retired as an old douchebag playing in a one-man band in my home office, which doubles as a studio, and also composing Techno-Industrial stuff after a dare that an old screamo-punk-rocker can't compose decent electronic music -- if you are on Facebook, search for 9254. 9254 is my electro-project. There is a free player for my songs on the page, etc.). I am also a terrible singer, so you don't hear me signing on these tracks for sure. Rumor has it that I was kicked out of Finland when I tried to sing the National Anthem the first time...

I also enjoy creative writing and have two professional books published in FInland and I am working on my debut book in English as we speak. Let's see what comes out of that because English is my 3rd language out of the five I speak / read / write after all (Finnish, Swedish, English, German, French + a little bit of Serbo-Croat and Russian [had to learn it in the Military, so that I can interrogate a Russian POW and picked up Serbo-Croat in Bosnia during the Bosnian War in early 90s]).

On the physical side of life I play hockey, practice Krav Maga (military style, not civilian), collect firearms, go to Tactical Shooting Competitions, and exercise in general.

I am currently just chewing, because I don't want to smoke anymore, but I need / want my nicotine. I quit smoking cold turkey about a year ago (after 28 yrs of smoking 1 - 3 packs a day), but I just love the effect of nicotine in me and as a Staff Level Engineer nowadays I need some boost every now and then. I also love the action of smoking, so e-cigs are the way for me to go as I don't want to give up the good stuff in smoking -- just the 4000 toxins and carcinogens.

My first kit is on its way now (thanks, Ash!), so hopefully I can shortly provide yet another success story on e-cigs and vaping!

Nice to meet y'all!

[CNRDJKR]

Hey people,

Another late post but here it goes. i'm 24 years old and have been smoking since i was 12. I have tried quiting numerous times but the only thing that seemed to work the longest was actually chewing tobacco. but i quit that and went back to smoking. finally i found you guys and been 2 weeks and still no cravings for a smoke. even when i'm out drinking.

I'm always around smokers though since my job is 100% working in casinos . i'm an electronics technician for a gaming technology company which involves my traveling to all the casinos in california and installing and fixing our electronics. people smoke like crazy in casinos and now im able to work and not crave a smoke as long as I have my trusty ecig.

By the way i'm also an Army Vet. served 4 years in the 1st armored division and did a tour in Iraq.. thought i'd through that in there.
thanks all

[vaprinfl]

Hello all!
Just joined the forum today, so I thought I would share a quick intro. My name is Bob, and I live in Valrico Florida, which is just east of Tampa.
I've been a pack and a half a day smoker for over 30 years. This past June I decided I had enough with the cigs, with the price going thru the roof and all. So, I found myself switching to little cigars instead. This was OK for a while as they were a bit cheaper than cigs, but I quickly ramped up to almost the same consumption, and they just weren't as satisfying. Over the holidays, one of my step sons buddies introduced me to the Volcano. I was immediately interested, found this site, and began researching.
It wasn't long before I had placed my order(s) (a second one went out for additional atty's and coconut carts the week after I got the starter kit), and have been thoroughly enjoying vaping since mid January. In both cases the order process was flawless, and I had received the shipments within just a few days.
I've also placed a couple orders through E-Liquid Planet, and I should have some new Juice to try in my mailbox today.
I appreciate all the helpful info that everyone here has shared. It certainly helped make my decision, and transition from analogs to vaping a smooth success so far. What a difference!!
Thanks!!

[Evil Ernie]

As with many Intro's I've read, I'll have to jump on the "BLTN" wagon.
My name is Jason, I'm currently residing in CO working for the largest Satellite Broadcast company in the US as a fiber network tech. I'm originally from NJ and will never go back except short runs to visit the family. I was working in NYC when the towers fell that day and it's something that always stuck with me.
I'm married (#2) have an 18 yr old son who has just been accepted to attend SUNY Potsdam!! W00T!!! I have a 3 going on 4 yr old son who is the actual living version of Stewie Griffin. Another boy on the way, and after this, I'M DONE!!! LOL

I'm a major gun nut, have my FFL03 to collect curio & relic firearms, also a large supporter of defending myself and my family (Gotta love the Colorado "Make My Day" law!), I'm an avid open carrier of a fine 1911 and occasionally a PT99AF. Also a CCW possessor, but rarely conceal unless it's snowing.
Prior military in the USAR as an 11B. Was in during the GW1. No biggie there.

I've been smoking since 1985 and after 25 yrs, a left eye blurred by blown blood vessels (thanks analogs), and destroyed lungs, I've found my weapon of choice for defeating analogs is the Mighty Volcano!!!!

[Vesuvius]

Hello all, I guess ill start with my work. I work for a company that stores and distributes auto parts and canned goods. Love my job. I play guitar (going on 15 yrs now). I love being outdoors. I am a bass and trout angler, and hunt mainly deer, turkeys. I love big block cars, especially the 454 Chevelle. I am engaged and have a 5 year old daughter. I AM A HUGE, DYED IN THE WOOL PITTSBURGH STEELERS NUT!! And as of a couple weeks ago, i belong to a wonderful community known as the Volcano Forums. I really enjoy being on here and seeing all the questions and tips and member pics (posted my pics today). That's all i got for now.

[strongdad]

Hello everyone, new here but I've been lurking for about a week. I got both of my kits in today and my wife and I have been enjoying the great flavors. Better than I expected. I saw an advert recently for a "free trial" from an e-cig company and it piqued my interest. After researching the company I decided that it was not a very good offer and found blu. Didn't take long to discover the problems with blu's shipping and CS so here I am. I really like the hardware and love the carts. The super mini is the perfect size for me to use at work. Now I just need for the passthrough to really get the most out of it at home. (anyone know when they will be available?) Everything works great except one of the atomizers will not work at all. I ordered two extras with my kits so it's really no big deal. I can see from reading around the forum that I need to order a few more and some extra batteries.

I also ordered a bottle of RY4 from eliquidplanet.com and it is wonderful. Dipping rocks! I just wanted to say hi and thank everyone here for sharing tips and tricks. I knew exactly what to do when my stuff arrived and I am really enjoying vaping. Thanks also to Volcano for a great product and being willing to open up this forum and let a community develop around it. Even the bad stuff. It really helped me make the decision to do business with you.

Dave

[movedbynoise]

I couldn't figure out where to put a first post...this looks like a good place. Throw myself at the end of an old post! XD I'm Jae, I've been smoking off and on for 15 years, though I dabbled off and on for a few before that. I went through a long phase of not smoking, but a few years ago I picked up the habit again and just go through cycles. I enjoy the smoking, I don't enjoy the side-effects and I'm not really addicted to the nicotine. SO, when my friend mentioned ecigs to me, I was all over the idea. She bought some, and while waiting for her to give me her opinion on them, I kept researching companies, learning more about how they work, et cetera.

One big thing that turned me away from a lot of companies was their refusal to answer my question about their package labeling XD I wanted to know if it said anything about smoking/cigarettes on the label, because it was important to me that it -not- be, because of my son. Well, and my father, but had I put that in, I'd have absolutely sounded like an underage buyer XD But I feel like I was led to the right place, because so far, I'm quite happy with my product. I've only had it 2 days, but I am enjoying it greatly. I was delighted with having the ability to CHOOSE what flavours I wanted in my kid, though sad I couldn't choose my LED colour. I will definitely be getting another battery soon XD

I'm also trying to convert my mom to ecigs. She was visiting this weekend and I'm making a strong case!!!