Smoking in your Van

[witzend]

I often see people who have just arrived on site get out to have a fag a French woman nr us have got out to have at least 3 in the last hour and stands outside the door talking to her man most of the smoke going back inside in any case the smell on her is taken back in the van so making it obvious to a non smoker that the van has had a smoker in it its laughable really if smokes so bad for a van that they smoke them selves

 

[Deleted member 775]

cannot understand anybody that smokes in there home ,van we all smoke myself wife and daughter but wouldn't dream of smoking in the home or the caravan ,especialy when the grand kids live in the home and go in the van .wont smoke in the car either .

 

[antiquesam]

I gave up my pipe about 12 years ago and can still be seen following pipe smokers down the street to get a whiff.

 

[El Veterano]

We deliberatly avoid buying second hand vehicles that have been smoked in, you can never get rid of the stink. Likewise there are 2 bars, our nearest 2 bars actually, here in France, who beleive it or not both allow smoking in the bar. We very seldom visit them now as your clothes just stink of fags the moment you walk in there. Funny really because years ago back in the day when a lot of people smoked and you couldn't see from one end of a pub to the other because of the smoke, we used to think it was quite normal! Times change. For the record I've never smoked but have never had a problem (until recently) being close to others that do, and my partner quit the habit 25 years ago.

 

[Sharon the Cat]

I would never buy a vehicle that had been smoked in (yes, ex-smoker for my sins), you can't miss it.

We recently got a cab from a hotel in Troon to the airport & the driver obviously thought that if he had a crafty fag with the window open he could away with it. There is a difference between smoke on people & smoke in the upholstery - yuck!

I had to ask my ex to stay away for at least 5 minutes and take lots of deep breaths after having a fag because he was still breathing it out after putting it out & it triggered my asthma.

 

[antiquesam]

Can ex smokers be compared to born again Christians/Jews/ Muslims in being more consumed by the subject than the never smoked brigade?

 

[Thermocline]

Can ex smokers be compared to born again Christians/Jews/ Muslims in being more consumed by the subject than the never smoked brigade?

I never smoked and I think I'm just as against the stink as any ex-smoker. We were looking for a van recently and one we went to was so smelly of smoke stink that we didn't even go in through the door. So to answer your question - no, I don't think the newly converted are any more vocal about this than anyone else.



Thermocline

 

[groyne]

Can ex smokers be compared to born again Christians/Jews/ Muslims in being more consumed by the subject than the never smoked brigade?

No, but I stopped 12896 days ago.:dance:

 

[izwozral]

Can ex smokers be compared to born again Christians/Jews/ Muslims in being more consumed by the subject than the never smoked brigade?

I am an ex smoking fundamentalist. Smokers stink and they should be stubbed out, I declare a fagwa against you all.:wave:

 

[Robmac]

I smoke in my van, but only when driving, and not if my wife and dog are with me.

I don't smoke in the house, although I used to many years ago.

 

[barryd]

For those of you still smoking have you tried electric vaping? I tried for years to quit and never managed it. A couple of years ago I started vaping and cut down considerably on full fat real fags, mainly kept them for when boozing. About a year or so ago I knocked the real fags on the head. The vaping kit now is so good there really isnt a need to smoke real fags anymore. I tried various kits for years and they never really cut the mustard but they do now.

All I smoke is menthol juice. Its cheap as chips now and I get batteries off ebay which last about three to six months for a fiver or so. a little glass Kanga tank and coil for about another fiver and a bottle of Menthol juice for less than two quid lasts a week.

Its worked for me and I feel so much better for it.

 

[Robmac]

For those of you still smoking have you tried electric vaping? I tried for years to quit and never managed it. A couple of years ago I started vaping and cut down considerably on full fat real fags, mainly kept them for when boozing. About a year or so ago I knocked the real fags on the head. The vaping kit now is so good there really isnt a need to smoke real fags anymore. I tried various kits for years and they never really cut the mustard but they do now.

All I smoke is menthol juice. Its cheap as chips now and I get batteries off ebay which last about three to six months for a fiver or so. a little glass Kanga tank and coil for about another fiver and a bottle of Menthol juice for less than two quid lasts a week.

Its worked for me and I feel so much better for it.

At the moment Barry, I have enough duty free baccy to last me about another 3 weeks, I am then going to give it a go.

I have a vapour thingymabob, but haven't found the right strength just yet, so I am finding it a bit harsh. I will probably end up with a mildish nicotine flavour.

 

[barryd]

At the moment Barry, I have enough duty free baccy to last me about another 3 weeks, I am then going to give it a go.

I have a vapour thingymabob, but haven't found the right strength just yet, so I am finding it a bit harsh. I will probably end up with a mildish nicotine flavour.

It took me an age to find the right kit and juice Rob. There are one or two useful forums which I used but mainly it was experimenting. These are the little tanks I use, the old style ones with the big wick were crap. KangerTech Black Evod Glass Clearomizer: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

I Tried a few of the gimmicky odd flavours but never got away with them. I always smoked menthol anyway so thats what i went for. Hangsen Menthol Sensation. They seem a good manufacturer. Hangsen E liquids 10 for £16.99 Free Delivery | Cheap E Cig Liquid

Some of the better shops let you try different ones as well these days. Good luck.

 

[Robmac]

It took me an age to find the right kit and juice Rob. There are one or two useful forums which I used but mainly it was experimenting. These are the little tanks I use, the old style ones with the big wick were crap. KangerTech Black Evod Glass Clearomizer: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

I Tried a few of the gimmicky odd flavours but never got away with them. I always smoked menthol anyway so thats what i went for. Hangsen Menthol Sensation. They seem a good manufacturer. Hangsen E liquids 10 for £16.99 Free Delivery | Cheap E Cig Liquid

Some of the better shops let you try different ones as well these days. Good luck.

I have the Istick basic from Eleaf Barry. Not sure how it will perform, as I know people who pay 5 times what these cost for a machine, and they reckon it won't compare, but I'll give it a go.

 

[Obanboy666]

I have the Istick basic from Eleaf Barry. Not sure how it will perform, as I know people who pay 5 times what these cost for a machine, and they reckon it won't compare, but I'll give it a go.

I've been vaping for 2 years after being a 40 fag a day person for 35 years.
I tried at least 5 types of ecig and god knows how many liquids until I went for a Kangertech evod mega.
Regarding the liquids I can best describe it's like when you change cigarette brands, flavour is different and some appear harsh on the throat.
I finally decided to just keep persevering with one type of liquid, I think it was a lemon flavour and within a short period of time I started to enjoy it.
I now tend to stick to a couple of flavours and wouldn't thank you for a cigarette. I'm now hooked on the ecig but clothing doesn't stink, they are much more socially acceptable than the evil weed and finally much healthier.
I do smoke it in the house and motorhome and it's no different than when I have a scented candle burning.

 

[Deleted member 5816]

I started pipe smoking when my wife stopped smoking.I was a serious pipe smoker with several pipes including several Meerschaum pipes I tried to stop several times rarely lasting a few days I kept a tea cheats in my garage for tobacco tins I only smoked Gold Block most tins had a bit of tobacco left in them occasionally when i ran out of bacca I would raid the tins. I would not buy a van much to my dealers amusement if it would not hold 3 pipes in the ashtray. About 20 years ago I was raiding my tins having run out of tobacco I salvaged a few pipes worth and sat and thought about the wasted money I had spent over £40 that week I suddenly thought I could burn 2 twenty-four notes every week and still be in pocket, I gave all my accoutrements away and can count on one hand the times I have missed a pipe. It's easy to stop if you have the incentive. I still have the tea chest and a dwindling supply of empty tins everybody that comes in my garage only seems to come for a handful of tins.

Alf

For those of you still smoking have you tried electric vaping? I tried for years to quit and never managed it. A couple of years ago I started vaping and cut down considerably on full fat real fags, mainly kept them for when boozing. About a year or so ago I knocked the real fags on the head. The vaping kit now is so good there really isnt a need to smoke real fags anymore. I tried various kits for years and they never really cut the mustard but they do now.

All I smoke is menthol juice. Its cheap as chips now and I get batteries off ebay which last about three to six months for a fiver or so. a little glass Kanga tank and coil for about another fiver and a bottle of Menthol juice for less than two quid lasts a week.

Its worked for me and I feel so much better for it.

 

[barryd]

All this talk about Pipes. I love the smell of Pipes. Hardly see them these days but this thread has reminded me of my Granddad who never had one out of his mouth. He died in 1984 but I Can still smell the flipping thing right now.

 

[antiquesam]

Pipes have had certain advantages in the past. Harold Wilson only increased the tax on cigarettes and left pipe tobacco alone. Added to which you never needed to throw away half a smoke when going into a building, just shove the pipe in a pocket, ready for the light up on the way out. This also had the advantage of warming the body area close to the pocket.

 

[john1974]

started vaping 2 years ago and havent looked back. rob I tried tobacco flavour straight away and found it harsh..now I use sweeter flavours generally ..have an arc mini

 

[winks]

I never smoked and I think I'm just as against the stink as any ex-smoker. We were looking for a van recently and one we went to was so smelly of smoke stink that we didn't even go in through the door. So to answer your question - no, I don't think the newly converted are any more vocal about this than anyone else.



Thermocline

Have to agree. We had a look at a van near Stranraer and even though the seller had changed some upholstery the thing still smelled of stale smoke and big sweaty dog:scared:.
How the hell that was ever going to sell is beyond me.

I guess the user name and Helensburgh give no clues to your occupation eh?

Cheers

H