Best advice to newbies; read posts from DonDaBoomVape

[ab357]

There's soo much to learn about the world of e-cigs and vaping. Once you're lucky enough to stumble upon ECF, you feel over whelmed by the sheer volume of info about models, juices, methods, etc. I know; I was there 5-23-2010.

The most important thread I read was DonDaBoomVape's "everything you need to know" series. Actually I still refer to it.

After what seems like ions ago; financially and equipment wise I feel I'm almost content. The one piece of my arsenal (besides the variable voltage mod I must decide upon) I was lacking is now in place. It happened as a result of reading yet another thread by DonDaBoom. I just wasn't satisfied with any configuration of my 510s or 901s for those times when I want to enjoy mere rich, full bodied, smoothness.

I happened upon a thread where Don extolled the virtues of the 801 atty so I decided to order a couple of regular and one LR 801 attys along with a 801 to 510 adapter from Mad Vapes. Ah... full bodied smoothness AND no leaking all over the place like the 901! Thanks Don for yet another valuable tip!

I change my mind about what I posted on the ECF CMS thread. They should give you a huge raise! Minimum four times what they pay you now. If you save all the mu-la from such a huge percentage raise, you'd be able to buy A new atty in about a year. If there's a big sell...

 

[portguy]

Let's start the Don's Fan Group. He deserves that. Period!

 

[skri11a]

I couldn't agree more about DonDaBoomVape. "The Wonderful World of Vaping" and "What's the best e-cig for a beginner" were the two... single most... erm... those were the most informative threads I've read. There's been countless other posts from many members that helped me but those two put so much in one place.

Thanks, DDBV and all the other members of ECF. 2 weeks of drastically reduced cigarette usage and 3 days of absolutely none.

 

[ab357]

Let's start the Don's Fan Group. He deserves that. Period!

I'm afraid we would cause medical history if we did. You see how big his head got with the CMS thread? If it got any larger, it would need it's own seat on airplanes.

 

[Automaton]

I totally agree. I read the series, and the "best newbie e-cig" post, and it was so, so helpful.

Thanks DonDaBoom!

 

[ab357]

I couldn't agree more about DonDaBoomVape. "The Wonderful World of Vaping" and "What's the best e-cig for a beginner" were the two... single most... erm... those were the most informative threads I've read. There's been countless other posts from many members that helped me but those two put so much in one place.

Thanks, DDBV and all the other members of ECF. 2 weeks of drastically reduced cigarette usage and 3 days of absolutely none.

Congrats on the 3 days to the "best" of your life! Just don't become a juice junkie like I have. LOL

 

[cerver7]

+1

it helped me decide what to vape and how.

Thanks DDBV

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

Thanks, folks! I am overwhelmed and touched. [Of course, there are those who will say that I am touched in the head.]

Other than singing songs, being verbose, and liking lots of pretty pictures, I think my main contribution is vividly remembering how overwhelmed I was at the start. Most of my posts are written for that "me" of a year ago.

It's neat to know that I was not the only one who would find such information helpful. I think the fact that I am not technically astute has been an asset. I've had to struggle to explain all the technical stuff to myself (with the invaluable helping hands of so many here). Mainly I just share those explanations (quoting the text, photos, and videos of ECF's gurus) in posts.

Don't worry too much about the swelled head. It was puntured recently and has resumed its normal (if that is the right word) shape.

 

[Col. Gaunt]

Lets hear it for the Don!

 

[Upinthehills]

For me, it was Don's threads that took all of that information overload and gelled it into one cohesive body so it all made sense. It was like he'd flipped a switch and the light came on. I refer new people to those threads quite often. Don, thank you. I envy your ability to convey ideas so clearly.

 

[ab357]

You've only been vaping for a year Don? Sure can't tell it from your posts.

Full disclosure; I did mumble a few choice words late last night regarding you as I spent more money buying 801 attys and drip tips.

Thanks again.

 

[IMWylde]

Yah Dons advisory posts need to be stickied in the new members forums. Hmm stickied...

 

[dirtracer]

Thanks to Don and all @ ECF!

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

Uh, oh! The head is swelling again.

Thanks guys!

 

[The Llanero]

Yes, thanks Don! Your guide was very helpful for me to decide what to start with. Will you be posting a fashion guide any time soon, so we can all get an awesome smoking jacket like yours?

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

Nope, no fashion guide, Llanero. I (unlike my avatar) don't even own a smoking jacket. In fact, the only smoking jackets I see on the Internet that look anything like my avatar's are Hugh Hefner parody costumes.

But thanks for your other positive comments!

 

[jj2]

Psssst guys. We all appreciate what Don does and has done, but we keep our admiration on the low.

If you look back in the post, his head is already too big, and if it gets bigger, it won't fit on ECF.

That or he might ask for a crown.

Don, if you're reading this, ya know I love you.

 

[Tracey081]

ICAM. I feel very fortunate that I found THIS forum, and was fortunate to read those DonDaBoomVape posts, before I bought a thing!

I've screwed up mainly on juices (flavors, nic levels, etc), but I'm on Day 15 and never really had an "off-day" because I got some decent equipment and juices from the start. (And the questions I've had have been knocked out of the park by other posters here!)

Actually, I think I googled Smoke51 for reviews, and came upon the fourth or fifth page of that DonDaBoom beginner's post, which then led me to look for the other pages, which then led me to register here. There's SO MUCH info here, but I still refer to DaBoom's intros when I get information overload.

 

[Lyndagayle]

I'm among the many who have been rescued by Don's informative posts. It's a crying shame that there are probably thousands of people out there who haven't found this place or don't have internet access in order to glean the knowledge that we have come to take for granted. A big thank you to Don for taking the time to write and share what he's learned.

Another thing I want to commend him for is his ability to write with CLARITY.

Thanks Don!

 

[MrsF]

Thanks to Don and ECF for helping me make the switch to vaping and knowing which products might work for me. You guys ALL rock.