Where to begin? I guess I'll start with Hello from the state of West Virginia. Been vaping since Feb. 11th 2011. Before that I was a smoker since late 1991. When you put it in those terms, I basically quit smoking right before getting my 20 year smokers chip and a case of black lungs. lol
Since then I have been vaping rather it be a cigalike, mech mod, box mod, dripper, tank, you name it, I probably vaped it. Regardless of what mods I have used, I am about 3 months a way from being smoke free for 9 years. With that said I am so envious to be here and thankful to the people before me that helped me get to this point.
I must also give thanks to so many of you here rather I met you on ECF, Reddit, or here at VU. Between the great stories of how many quit smoking, the great DIY threads and recipes, even the news and how I stay up to date on the latest things my Govt. wants to control, it's been a blessing to have it all under one roof.
Like I said, I have been a member of a few forums and it's a shame I decided to be a lurker for so long. I could blame it on being active at another forums only to have rule changes or higher ups getting a little power hungry and dismissing people for being vocal about it. Like many of you it sucked to put forth an effort and have it all wiped away for such trivial dribble. I could say that but then I take a long look around and see so many of you made this your home and it didn't deter you in any way.
I applaud you guys that made the same journey. It also makes me realize, just how special not only the site is, but the people who are members here that make it as special as it has become over the years. It's a true testament to have such a great membership. I'm just lucky to be a member and witness it all. So thank you. Thank you all. I promise not to remain a resident lurker anymore.
Since then I have been vaping rather it be a cigalike, mech mod, box mod, dripper, tank, you name it, I probably vaped it. Regardless of what mods I have used, I am about 3 months a way from being smoke free for 9 years. With that said I am so envious to be here and thankful to the people before me that helped me get to this point.
I must also give thanks to so many of you here rather I met you on ECF, Reddit, or here at VU. Between the great stories of how many quit smoking, the great DIY threads and recipes, even the news and how I stay up to date on the latest things my Govt. wants to control, it's been a blessing to have it all under one roof.
Like I said, I have been a member of a few forums and it's a shame I decided to be a lurker for so long. I could blame it on being active at another forums only to have rule changes or higher ups getting a little power hungry and dismissing people for being vocal about it. Like many of you it sucked to put forth an effort and have it all wiped away for such trivial dribble. I could say that but then I take a long look around and see so many of you made this your home and it didn't deter you in any way.
I applaud you guys that made the same journey. It also makes me realize, just how special not only the site is, but the people who are members here that make it as special as it has become over the years. It's a true testament to have such a great membership. I'm just lucky to be a member and witness it all. So thank you. Thank you all. I promise not to remain a resident lurker anymore.