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Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
Good to hear about your daughter, @forgetmenot!
You're right about mental illness and ER. If tyhey know someone is an addict or even was an addict, they're not treated well in ER either.
Good to hear about your daughter, @forgetmenot!
You're right about mental illness and ER. If tyhey know someone is an addict or even was an addict, they're not treated well in ER either.
Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
That's awesome news! :woohoo1:
I had a strong feeling that a misdemeanor with only a fine might not show up on a criminal record check but didn't want to get hopes up if the opposite happened. Best to expect the worse and rejoice when it goes for the best. Which in this case it did.
That is sad. The actions and pre-judgenent of some health care "professionals" can be quite pathetic, definitely unexcusable and outright cruel. I'll bite my tongue because I'm already in a not so happy mood. Just glad that the doc was smart and caring enough to take care of her and that the friend nurse of yours got her a blanket etc. At least in the end it worked out somewhat OK but it's one of my triggers when I hear how people are being treated in the health system lately and it doesn't seem like it's goign to get any better.
Don't let the fact that it triggers me prevent you from posting these things. I care and want to know regardless. Maybe with exposure over time I'll learn to react a little less intensely. Probably not though.
That's awesome news! :woohoo1:
I had a strong feeling that a misdemeanor with only a fine might not show up on a criminal record check but didn't want to get hopes up if the opposite happened. Best to expect the worse and rejoice when it goes for the best. Which in this case it did.
That is sad. The actions and pre-judgenent of some health care "professionals" can be quite pathetic, definitely unexcusable and outright cruel. I'll bite my tongue because I'm already in a not so happy mood. Just glad that the doc was smart and caring enough to take care of her and that the friend nurse of yours got her a blanket etc. At least in the end it worked out somewhat OK but it's one of my triggers when I hear how people are being treated in the health system lately and it doesn't seem like it's goign to get any better.
Don't let the fact that it triggers me prevent you from posting these things. I care and want to know regardless. Maybe with exposure over time I'll learn to react a little less intensely. Probably not though.
Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
When you mean his smokes you mean cigarettes or Mary-Jane?
IF it's not the cigarette then ignore the rest of this reply
If he's heavily addicted to nicotine and doesn't seem to be able to stop or the try to cut back winds up smoking even more than before then he might want to look into vaping. I don't recommend it under other circumstances but I'm almost completely off smoking cigarette with it and working at being off it after my 2 tubs of tobacco I have left. Might get one last real carton when I'm done the rolling tobacco as a "Farewell my life partner of over 44 years. It's time we say goodbye for good" There's no garantee i'll succeed but I'm working at it. What I have should last me about 4 months or so plus another 2 months if I get a carton. Brings me to winter time and the deadly cold helps a bit not wanting to go freeze outside to have one.
Everything I tried I wound up smoking more:
Welbutrin (Exact same molecule as Zyban) which is supposed to help stop smoking made me smoke twice as much and I tried that med many times.
Patches: 21mg (or is it 28mg the max can't remember) - Could never get under 10-12 cigarettes a day with it.
3 heart attacks - Didn't slow me down any.
Triple coronary bypass graft - No change except for a 2 week hiatus (the longest in my life) on the patch. That didn't last.
The positive encouragements, the being scolded by cardiologists like a 10 year old, the ugly pictures on a cigarette pack and the fact it was not if but when it would finally kill me was useless. I needed my fix like a junkie his heroin. No matter what. And the "smart" people that had all the answers how to quit and the "if I was able you are too" just made me laugh and my response was blunt: " Listen Lady, if 3 heart attacks and a triple bypass didn't convince me what the hell make you think you possibly could?"
Thanks to my vascular speciaist who mentioned it and a young guy that worked at the building I used to live in who taught me the basics since he was a vapor I finally Started vaping End of January 2016. Slowly and slowly decreased my need for a real cigarette. Took me a long time since the "nicotine fix" is not instantaneous like with a real cigarette. But it also has about 4000 less carcinegenic things in it! and contrary to previous statements it's the tar not the nicotine that is the real killer and artey clogger. It literally makes plaque sticky until it sticks and hardens in your arteries.
WARNING: Although I've said it before, I'll repeat the warning every time I discuss the subject:
1 -If you don't smoke. Don't start smoking or vaping period.
2 - If you are able to stop smoking do it before it's too late. Sometimes a couple tries for some people and then it works.
3 - If nothing else works and the addiction to nicotine is unbreakable then vaping as a last resort can help, it is less dangerous than inhaling burning tobacco and can potentially help get you off it. Some people manage to lower their nicotine levels in their e-juice gradually to a point where they aren't getting any nicotine at all or very little. I'm not in that category but I want rid of that cigarette for good some day hopefully soon.
P.S. Sorry for another long winded post but it's a subject that's dear to my heart. LITERALLY! (if anybody actually read this far LOL... And some are probably sick of me posting about it or even posting long posts... Oh well C'est la vie... nobody perfect)
When you mean his smokes you mean cigarettes or Mary-Jane?
IF it's not the cigarette then ignore the rest of this reply
If he's heavily addicted to nicotine and doesn't seem to be able to stop or the try to cut back winds up smoking even more than before then he might want to look into vaping. I don't recommend it under other circumstances but I'm almost completely off smoking cigarette with it and working at being off it after my 2 tubs of tobacco I have left. Might get one last real carton when I'm done the rolling tobacco as a "Farewell my life partner of over 44 years. It's time we say goodbye for good" There's no garantee i'll succeed but I'm working at it. What I have should last me about 4 months or so plus another 2 months if I get a carton. Brings me to winter time and the deadly cold helps a bit not wanting to go freeze outside to have one.
Everything I tried I wound up smoking more:
Welbutrin (Exact same molecule as Zyban) which is supposed to help stop smoking made me smoke twice as much and I tried that med many times.
Patches: 21mg (or is it 28mg the max can't remember) - Could never get under 10-12 cigarettes a day with it.
3 heart attacks - Didn't slow me down any.
Triple coronary bypass graft - No change except for a 2 week hiatus (the longest in my life) on the patch. That didn't last.
The positive encouragements, the being scolded by cardiologists like a 10 year old, the ugly pictures on a cigarette pack and the fact it was not if but when it would finally kill me was useless. I needed my fix like a junkie his heroin. No matter what. And the "smart" people that had all the answers how to quit and the "if I was able you are too" just made me laugh and my response was blunt: " Listen Lady, if 3 heart attacks and a triple bypass didn't convince me what the hell make you think you possibly could?"
Thanks to my vascular speciaist who mentioned it and a young guy that worked at the building I used to live in who taught me the basics since he was a vapor I finally Started vaping End of January 2016. Slowly and slowly decreased my need for a real cigarette. Took me a long time since the "nicotine fix" is not instantaneous like with a real cigarette. But it also has about 4000 less carcinegenic things in it! and contrary to previous statements it's the tar not the nicotine that is the real killer and artey clogger. It literally makes plaque sticky until it sticks and hardens in your arteries.
WARNING: Although I've said it before, I'll repeat the warning every time I discuss the subject:
1 -If you don't smoke. Don't start smoking or vaping period.
2 - If you are able to stop smoking do it before it's too late. Sometimes a couple tries for some people and then it works.
3 - If nothing else works and the addiction to nicotine is unbreakable then vaping as a last resort can help, it is less dangerous than inhaling burning tobacco and can potentially help get you off it. Some people manage to lower their nicotine levels in their e-juice gradually to a point where they aren't getting any nicotine at all or very little. I'm not in that category but I want rid of that cigarette for good some day hopefully soon.
P.S. Sorry for another long winded post but it's a subject that's dear to my heart. LITERALLY! (if anybody actually read this far LOL... And some are probably sick of me posting about it or even posting long posts... Oh well C'est la vie... nobody perfect
)Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
1 - Winter tires off. Last time I go there or anywhere else unless I'm really stuck period!
2 - Called to vent about it and told him that for a few reasons I would never go there again
3 - From now on I'm going back to doing my mechanical work myself. It may kill me one day but I'd rather die working on my cars than from a blood pressure buildup from someone trying to rip me off thinking I'm some bozo off the street. I have the tools, the experience, the knowledge and the technical manuals and software and although it may take me forever to get a job done it's usually done right and even torqued to spec. If it's something I see as a real safty hazard like when I needed to replace my rear coil springs in 2017 even if I had the compressors for it I didn't feel like risking a loaded spring blowing up in my face. saving 100$ labor was not worth the risk. I buy the parts online and go to my bud's garage in Winnipeg who is expensive but has good honest and competent employees and he usually cuts me a bit of slack and also lets me bring my own parts.
Sounds like a vent (well it is) but there is 3 positives there
1 - Winter tires off. Last time I go there or anywhere else unless I'm really stuck period!
- The "Try to make money scam" inspection said "OIL PAN GASKET HEAVY LEAK"
- Pop hood in parking lot and check oil right then and there. Missing 1/2 litre after 13 days shy of 8 months, 199 days to be precise and 2551 KM since last oil change Oct 30th 2018. Pretty darn good for a 2000 Ford Focus!
- Sure there's a bit of gunked oil it hasn't been pressure washed in 2 years.
- So get home, park about 10-15 feet away from my spot and go check. Not a speck of oil on concrete in my spot anywhere!
2 - Called to vent about it and told him that for a few reasons I would never go there again
- Changed oil at 25,303 km. Oil change due sticker says due at 30,000 km. That's 4700km. Recommended is every 5000 MILES = 8000km or max a year for precautionary measures. That's just trying to scam people.
- Then the HEAVY OIL LEAK. I did also crawl under the car to see for myslef. There's oil around the pan but it's not leaking more than a tiny bit or I would have dripped a gallon after 8 months and have at least some oil spots on my parking spot after 3 months. And there was none in the garage when I left it March 1st.
- Tire pressure section says: Tires inflated at 30 psi on arrival - OEM recommended 30 PSI
- Well the Ford sticker on my car clearly states 32 PSI not 30 and for all recommended tire sizes.
3 - From now on I'm going back to doing my mechanical work myself. It may kill me one day but I'd rather die working on my cars than from a blood pressure buildup from someone trying to rip me off thinking I'm some bozo off the street. I have the tools, the experience, the knowledge and the technical manuals and software and although it may take me forever to get a job done it's usually done right and even torqued to spec. If it's something I see as a real safty hazard like when I needed to replace my rear coil springs in 2017 even if I had the compressors for it I didn't feel like risking a loaded spring blowing up in my face. saving 100$ labor was not worth the risk. I buy the parts online and go to my bud's garage in Winnipeg who is expensive but has good honest and competent employees and he usually cuts me a bit of slack and also lets me bring my own parts.
Sounds like a vent (well it is) but there is 3 positives there
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Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
- Finally got out of bed at 9:45
- Voted in the Aus federal election. Had to go around the block once to prepare myself for dodging the leaflet vanguard and the very minimal interaction that would ensue.
- Got almost all the groceries on my list. Had to get fake maple syrup rather than the real stuff cause the special had ended. Yes, it's in the ice cream topping section.
Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
Took me forever to get to it; 1 year, 2 months and 17 days to be precise but I finally got to it and did it. Of course it also took me forever to physically get it done. Sucks though that it's the only safe place/option where I could do it. But anywhere here are my 3 positives/accomplishments to end the day on a brighter note.
1 - Hung up my Yamaha FGX700SC acoustic.
It's a low/mid end guitar but it is a rare bird. Because it was built during the transition to the newer 8xx series instead of the old series 55T preamp (ugly and prone to standard problems that slider controls have)
It has the same System 66 preamp that was installed in the 8xx series making it officially non conforming to factory specs. and it uses 2 AA batteries instead of the dreaded expensive 9V most acoustic/electric guitar preamps use
2 - Then I Hung up my Morgan Monroe MV-EC-45. (Technically it's an MV-EC-45/C but never found out or got any help from Morgan Monroe on that or anything else) That's another rare bird Serial number is under 0645 to be close enough without giving out the actual number. If you look it up on Amazon.ca you'll see my review from feb 2019. Bought it on sale for 495$ + tax March 2016. It had suffered dehydration. Would not discount me more than 75$ to keep it long and McQuaide would have charged more and they would not compensate so back it went. They had a courrier company pick it up. Sept 2016 I see this model listed in the warehouse deals $363.06 + Tax = $146 cheaper than I originally paid for it. Since I had the rpime trial I made them work hard to honor the 1 day shipping for an extra $3.99 :rofl:
Get the guitar... Open the case... Son of a (you know what) it's the same guitar in the same condition. Oh well I got it for a bigger discount than what I had asked to keep it in the first place. So they paid shippping Here, Back there, put in in the warehouse deals then for $3.99 next day delivery back to me. All because they wouldn't go down on the price more than 75$. (That's 75$ total credit)
3 - Finished off the job putting the 2 cheap electrics up. A fender Squire Affinity Strat. The previous buiding was so dry it was literally kiling my guitars this one also had some neck shrinkage and the frets are a little sharp on the edges. Was in it's case all year so will see if the summer humidity can help a bit. Maple glossed neck might not react much though. Might need a fret filing. That's a wait and see
And finally an old Hamer Slammer. Needs a little work but the tone on that guitar is awesome. great sustain.
Unfortunately the "safe area" to hang guitars was literally limited to that section of wall in the living room. Every other area had either heat sources or potential cold air and neither is good but at least they are all hanging on the wall and accessible. Now just need to clean and restring the acoustics and see if they are playable or need a bit of work. this is what it looks like all together.
Took me forever to get to it; 1 year, 2 months and 17 days to be precise but I finally got to it and did it. Of course it also took me forever to physically get it done. Sucks though that it's the only safe place/option where I could do it. But anywhere here are my 3 positives/accomplishments to end the day on a brighter note.
1 - Hung up my Yamaha FGX700SC acoustic.
It's a low/mid end guitar but it is a rare bird. Because it was built during the transition to the newer 8xx series instead of the old series 55T preamp (ugly and prone to standard problems that slider controls have)
It has the same System 66 preamp that was installed in the 8xx series making it officially non conforming to factory specs. and it uses 2 AA batteries instead of the dreaded expensive 9V most acoustic/electric guitar preamps use
2 - Then I Hung up my Morgan Monroe MV-EC-45. (Technically it's an MV-EC-45/C but never found out or got any help from Morgan Monroe on that or anything else) That's another rare bird Serial number is under 0645 to be close enough without giving out the actual number. If you look it up on Amazon.ca you'll see my review from feb 2019. Bought it on sale for 495$ + tax March 2016. It had suffered dehydration. Would not discount me more than 75$ to keep it long and McQuaide would have charged more and they would not compensate so back it went. They had a courrier company pick it up. Sept 2016 I see this model listed in the warehouse deals $363.06 + Tax = $146 cheaper than I originally paid for it. Since I had the rpime trial I made them work hard to honor the 1 day shipping for an extra $3.99 :rofl:
Get the guitar... Open the case... Son of a (you know what) it's the same guitar in the same condition. Oh well I got it for a bigger discount than what I had asked to keep it in the first place. So they paid shippping Here, Back there, put in in the warehouse deals then for $3.99 next day delivery back to me. All because they wouldn't go down on the price more than 75$. (That's 75$ total credit)
3 - Finished off the job putting the 2 cheap electrics up. A fender Squire Affinity Strat. The previous buiding was so dry it was literally kiling my guitars this one also had some neck shrinkage and the frets are a little sharp on the edges. Was in it's case all year so will see if the summer humidity can help a bit. Maple glossed neck might not react much though. Might need a fret filing. That's a wait and see
And finally an old Hamer Slammer. Needs a little work but the tone on that guitar is awesome. great sustain.
Unfortunately the "safe area" to hang guitars was literally limited to that section of wall in the living room. Every other area had either heat sources or potential cold air and neither is good but at least they are all hanging on the wall and accessible. Now just need to clean and restring the acoustics and see if they are playable or need a bit of work. this is what it looks like all together.
3 Positive Things Part 5
Wow, that’s reprehensible. They should at least assess a person before jumping to conclusions. A person who has had a stroke, a diabetic going into shock, someone with Cerebral Palsy, someone who just came to from a seizure, someone with internal bleeding: LOTS of people can appear drunk. Just wow. I get that nurses can be overworked but for crying out loud, that doesn’t give them license to be abusive & neglectful. Go on vacation or get another job, I’d like to scream at them. Because obviously they don’t belong at that moment/at that job if they’ve lost all perspective and don’t bother using all that training/education to help people.
I have to say, the two times I had to enlist a patient advocate, it was like she was “all over that.” I felt so validated. David was then taken care of properly, ie: not sent home with symptoms that were worse than when he first got admitted...
I don’t know how someone’s body can contort so quickly as to leave one’s head up one’s rectum. I’m sure it’s easier to remove then when the patient advocate puts his/her foot up there. Seriously, though, FMN, I am so sorry your Twin experienced that. I am so happy to hear that the one nurse recognized her and that the doctor reamed out those idiots.
Also I’m super-happy the police reports didn’t risk or end your daughter’s volunteer work. Healing/caring for animals is such a healing experience.
And you were going going going, so I sure hope you were able to take it easy for at least the evening or a day or 3... You must be feeling stretched pretty thin, hon. Or squished out like a sponge. Sounds like a nightmare, but it was while you were awake!
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Wow, that’s reprehensible. They should at least assess a person before jumping to conclusions. A person who has had a stroke, a diabetic going into shock, someone with Cerebral Palsy, someone who just came to from a seizure, someone with internal bleeding: LOTS of people can appear drunk. Just wow. I get that nurses can be overworked but for crying out loud, that doesn’t give them license to be abusive & neglectful. Go on vacation or get another job, I’d like to scream at them. Because obviously they don’t belong at that moment/at that job if they’ve lost all perspective and don’t bother using all that training/education to help people.
I have to say, the two times I had to enlist a patient advocate, it was like she was “all over that.” I felt so validated. David was then taken care of properly, ie: not sent home with symptoms that were worse than when he first got admitted...
I don’t know how someone’s body can contort so quickly as to leave one’s head up one’s rectum. I’m sure it’s easier to remove then when the patient advocate puts his/her foot up there. Seriously, though, FMN, I am so sorry your Twin experienced that. I am so happy to hear that the one nurse recognized her and that the doctor reamed out those idiots.
Also I’m super-happy the police reports didn’t risk or end your daughter’s volunteer work. Healing/caring for animals is such a healing experience.
And you were going going going, so I sure hope you were able to take it easy for at least the evening or a day or 3... You must be feeling stretched pretty thin, hon. Or squished out like a sponge. Sounds like a nightmare, but it was while you were awake!
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Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
Wow! Good story! My David has had several guitars. He’s purchased them, then sold them, then bought different ones! And he can concur with how helpful (NOT!) Long & McQuade are. He’s not a fan of the one in our city, either. He’s gotten better deals in much the same way that you have.
If it’s okay with you, can I show your post to my husband? I’m sure he’d be interested to hear that story and to check out your guitars! [emoji2]
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Wow! Good story! My David has had several guitars. He’s purchased them, then sold them, then bought different ones! And he can concur with how helpful (NOT!) Long & McQuade are. He’s not a fan of the one in our city, either. He’s gotten better deals in much the same way that you have.
If it’s okay with you, can I show your post to my husband? I’m sure he’d be interested to hear that story and to check out your guitars! [emoji2]
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Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
Sure I’ve also had many over the last 40 years. Also smashed a few in anger. Gave away and sold many even gave my “poor man’s” Martin cause I wanted nothing to do with music in 2015 after my friend passed away. Long story.
And from peer pressure threw away a 1978 yamaha FG-365 and a 12 string el-degas I was going to restore in 2017 but was told it wasn’t possible in the space I had at the old appartement.
Music and stupidity are 2 gifts that collide in me sadly
Sure I’ve also had many over the last 40 years. Also smashed a few in anger. Gave away and sold many even gave my “poor man’s” Martin cause I wanted nothing to do with music in 2015 after my friend passed away. Long story.
And from peer pressure threw away a 1978 yamaha FG-365 and a 12 string el-degas I was going to restore in 2017 but was told it wasn’t possible in the space I had at the old appartement.
Music and stupidity are 2 gifts that collide in me sadly
Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
Erm... Maybe you could write a song?
At least you only have ONE thing that collides with stupidity!!!
I mean, hey! Not stupidity! Naïveté, maybe? A few choices that seemed right at the time... Hindsight 20/20, am I right?[emoji41][emoji106]
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Erm... Maybe you could write a song?
At least you only have ONE thing that collides with stupidity!!!
I mean, hey! Not stupidity! Naïveté, maybe? A few choices that seemed right at the time... Hindsight 20/20, am I right?[emoji41][emoji106]
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Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
"There's a thin line between genius and stupidity... I have a history of playing skip rope over that line" ~ Me
I said two... definitely not the only 2 LOL
Nope, just plain stupidity. I could agree if they seemed right at the time but they didn't and were done anyway. Certain emotions like anger and rage can lead to committing stupid actions all too often. Sometimes we have to call things by their real name.
"There's a thin line between genius and stupidity... I have a history of playing skip rope over that line" ~ Me
forgetmenot
MVP
Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
GaryQ it also triggers me so badly when people are treated with such disregard they are not animals hell animals are treated better then some people in emergency. i am sorry you too get triggered it just hurts so much inside with this all happens
anyways three postives
Sister feeling better today since yesterday she is in less pain
Daughter got to feed squirrels today they made her laugh and she is biking home today stopping off at Stephens marsh place a wooded area you can walk through half way home so she is having a good day
Trying to relax today tired so will try to get some rest in grateful to everyone here for your support
GaryQ it also triggers me so badly when people are treated with such disregard they are not animals hell animals are treated better then some people in emergency. i am sorry you too get triggered it just hurts so much inside with this all happens
anyways three postives
Sister feeling better today since yesterday she is in less pain
Daughter got to feed squirrels today they made her laugh and she is biking home today stopping off at Stephens marsh place a wooded area you can walk through half way home so she is having a good day
Trying to relax today tired so will try to get some rest in grateful to everyone here for your support
Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
Regarding patient advocates, even replying to a survey can help. My husband replied to a survey after his minor foot surgery at the hospital, and that seemed to do the trick. (He mentioned in the comments that the head nurse in pre-op made a snide remark to him. He got a written letter of apology from the hospital stating that the issue was addressed with the nurse.)
Regarding the E.R., I am glad I never had to go to one. When I was an impulsive adolescent, I just went to the psych hospital and was treated more like a hotel guest than anything. Even then though, I never understood why day programs (partial hospitalization) never really took off as much. Though I'm sure it has a lot to do with money.
Regarding patient advocates, even replying to a survey can help. My husband replied to a survey after his minor foot surgery at the hospital, and that seemed to do the trick. (He mentioned in the comments that the head nurse in pre-op made a snide remark to him. He got a written letter of apology from the hospital stating that the issue was addressed with the nurse.)
Regarding the E.R., I am glad I never had to go to one. When I was an impulsive adolescent, I just went to the psych hospital and was treated more like a hotel guest than anything. Even then though, I never understood why day programs (partial hospitalization) never really took off as much. Though I'm sure it has a lot to do with money.
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Well I don't know about in the US but here we have a great day program...
You have major surgery and then they send you home the same day :facepalm:
Well I don't know about in the US but here we have a great day program...
You have major surgery and then they send you home the same day :facepalm:
Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
In the future, the Uber driver will be removing your I.V. before taking you home
In the future, the Uber driver will be removing your I.V. before taking you home
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PRE-POSTSCIPTUM: Honestly I try to not be long winded but it just doesn't work. I really don't do it intentionally
1- Been in bed all day online tring to figure out what (and if) to buy since I've been due for a new vaping MOD (that's the part that has the battery and controls the power to vaporize the e-juice in the tank) I can't complain the current one has lasted over 3 years for 50$. Was a complete starter kit with tank and 2 coils. But something's not right as coils rated 10-14 watts taste burnt at 9. (3 different tanks so tanks not the problem) I even thinned out my e-juice and no real change So it's probably not displaying what it's actually outputting. Not good. Cheaper (and time) to upgrade than go though coils faster than normal.
2 - Most online shops have 10-20% promos on holidays. Needed to get some different coils for my current tanks (it's like toillet paper you'll need it sooner or later and doesn't spoil) So I ordered some from the place in Ontario enought to get over the 35$ to get free shipping. They already have good prices and 20% off plus no 8% PST and free shipping adds up.
3 - As for the actual MOD I've been trying to find something that fit my needs and reasonably priced for almost a year. So today I looked around more determined. The place I bought my current one has great prices but 100$ to get free shipping. It's only 10$ shipping if you're under 100$. They have a 10% off this weekend and they have good prices on some things. So after hours of looking around I stumbled upon one like mine from same company but double the wattage and battery capacity for $42.25 with the discount. Decided if I want to finally quit smoking soon I can't rely on only one machine so I ordered 2.
BONUS1 - Needed a few bucks more to get to 100$ to save shipping. Found a digital tester on their clearance section for $2.95 - 10% of course. same company. Hehe it screws between the mod and the tank and tells you if what it's putting out is what the display on the mod is telling you. exactly what I need to test my current one and the new ones from start and over time.
BONUS2 - Still under 100$ before tax. Found a cool small Ultrasonic Cleaner for 15$ -10% Great for cleaning and degunking the tanks and it can be used for cleaning many other small things.
Finally $100.62 enough to get free shipping and nothing was a silly or useless purchase. Well maybe the Ultrasonic cleaner but seriously for $13.50... Oh and also from Ontario so no 8% PST
PRE-POSTSCIPTUM: Honestly I try to not be long winded but it just doesn't work. I really don't do it intentionally
1- Been in bed all day online tring to figure out what (and if) to buy since I've been due for a new vaping MOD (that's the part that has the battery and controls the power to vaporize the e-juice in the tank) I can't complain the current one has lasted over 3 years for 50$. Was a complete starter kit with tank and 2 coils. But something's not right as coils rated 10-14 watts taste burnt at 9. (3 different tanks so tanks not the problem) I even thinned out my e-juice and no real change So it's probably not displaying what it's actually outputting. Not good. Cheaper (and time) to upgrade than go though coils faster than normal.
2 - Most online shops have 10-20% promos on holidays. Needed to get some different coils for my current tanks (it's like toillet paper you'll need it sooner or later and doesn't spoil) So I ordered some from the place in Ontario enought to get over the 35$ to get free shipping. They already have good prices and 20% off plus no 8% PST and free shipping adds up.
3 - As for the actual MOD I've been trying to find something that fit my needs and reasonably priced for almost a year. So today I looked around more determined. The place I bought my current one has great prices but 100$ to get free shipping. It's only 10$ shipping if you're under 100$. They have a 10% off this weekend and they have good prices on some things. So after hours of looking around I stumbled upon one like mine from same company but double the wattage and battery capacity for $42.25 with the discount. Decided if I want to finally quit smoking soon I can't rely on only one machine so I ordered 2.
BONUS1 - Needed a few bucks more to get to 100$ to save shipping. Found a digital tester on their clearance section for $2.95 - 10% of course. same company. Hehe it screws between the mod and the tank and tells you if what it's putting out is what the display on the mod is telling you. exactly what I need to test my current one and the new ones from start and over time.
BONUS2 - Still under 100$ before tax. Found a cool small Ultrasonic Cleaner for 15$ -10% Great for cleaning and degunking the tanks and it can be used for cleaning many other small things.
Finally $100.62 enough to get free shipping and nothing was a silly or useless purchase. Well maybe the Ultrasonic cleaner but seriously for $13.50... Oh and also from Ontario so no 8% PST
Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
Must be Canadian like me?
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Must be Canadian like me?
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Re: 3 Positive Things Part 5
He used to smoke tobacco years ago, but when his dad passed away he quit. He wasn’t smoking tobacco when we met in the late 90’s.
He has a small vape and a larger one. The mouth part is plastic on the small one, and he said when he was trying to clean it, the mouth piece broke. I just found that out now.
He also has a much larger vape with glass tubing. Except, again, while cleaning the tubes, they broke. Because he doesn’t soak the tubes over night like he’s supposed to. lol He broke two tubes that way.
Then he doesn’t tell me that happens, he just starts traditional smoking with his one-hitters or home-made day ones. lol He sometimes has coughing fits. In the winter, one year, he broke his rib from coughing.
So I’ve told him we’re going down to the location the dispensary recommended, we’re bringing the two vapes. The big one, we’re going to get two tubes, so when one gets dirty he can soak it and still have another to use. For the small one, we’ll see if there is a replacement part or if there’s anything we can do.
Seriously. He’s already had cancer and a full mastectomy. Let’s it tempt fate. He may not get cancer, but what about asthma, emphysema,
CPOD, etc? Just sayin’.
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When you mean his smokes you mean cigarettes or Mary-Jane?
IF it's not the cigarette then ignore the rest of this reply
He used to smoke tobacco years ago, but when his dad passed away he quit. He wasn’t smoking tobacco when we met in the late 90’s.
He has a small vape and a larger one. The mouth part is plastic on the small one, and he said when he was trying to clean it, the mouth piece broke. I just found that out now.
He also has a much larger vape with glass tubing. Except, again, while cleaning the tubes, they broke. Because he doesn’t soak the tubes over night like he’s supposed to. lol He broke two tubes that way.
Then he doesn’t tell me that happens, he just starts traditional smoking with his one-hitters or home-made day ones. lol He sometimes has coughing fits. In the winter, one year, he broke his rib from coughing.
So I’ve told him we’re going down to the location the dispensary recommended, we’re bringing the two vapes. The big one, we’re going to get two tubes, so when one gets dirty he can soak it and still have another to use. For the small one, we’ll see if there is a replacement part or if there’s anything we can do.
Seriously. He’s already had cancer and a full mastectomy. Let’s it tempt fate. He may not get cancer, but what about asthma, emphysema,
CPOD, etc? Just sayin’.
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