Introduce yourself

[Theli]

I'm noticing I completely misunderstood the Introduce Yourself question of, 'How did you discover the Dark Tower,' thinking it was the website.

To answer the actual question, my aunt gave me trade paperbacks of the first 3 books when I was a teen since she knew I liked King. I devoured them, then learned SK wasn't going to write the rest of the series, at least not for a long time. Many years later I was surprised to learn not only did he pick it back up, the final installment was just coming out and I'd been under a rock.

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

And a big 'Hi' to everyone here I know from the CD forums!

Hey buddy! Just joined myself!

[Theli]

Here's a question for when I do start: I've heard The Little Sisters of Eluria is a prelude/stand alone novel, can I or should I start with it, or will it ruin The Gunslinger?

I agree. It's not necessary to start with it. If you start to have problems with The Gunslinger, you might want to skip to book 2--The Drawing of the Three--then go back to The Gunslinger. The Gunslinger is VERY different than any of the King books and lots of people have a problem with it.

John

Oh man, I wouldn't do that. I'm not worried about it being complicated or anything. It's just that I already have Little Sisters available to me and not The Gunslinger. So I figured I might start with it, since I heard it's a prequel, but I don't want it to ruin the surprise or fun of The Gunslinger either.

[allasorte]

Has anyone here quit smoking by switching to vaping???????

[bugen]

Buddy of mine did about 2 years ago. He still vapes all the live-long day, but it's MUCH healthier than ciggies.

I quit with Nicorette and swear by the stuff. 16 year smoker now clean for about 5 years. I abused the gum for about 1 week and kept some emergency pieces around for months afterward without using them. For me it was just a matter of before caving to the craving, making a dedication to chew a piece of gum first. I failed a few times, but it was usually because I said 'screw the gum' and went straight for a smoke when a craving hit. Once I was determined to always have the gum first, then light one after if needed, I never smoked again.

[Merlin1958]

Has anyone here quit smoking by switching to vaping???????

Vaping = E-Cigs? If so, I tried it but had an issue as I smoke Ultra Lights and the E-Cigs are more like a regular Marlboro Cigarette. Could'nt stop coughing!!!

[hellnope]

hello

[Merlin1958]

hello

Well, Hi right back at ya!!! Man of few words, I can respect that!!

[allasorte]

Has anyone here quit smoking by switching to vaping???????

Vaping = E-Cigs? If so, I tried it but had an issue as I smoke Ultra Lights and the E-Cigs are more like a regular Marlboro Cigarette. Could'nt stop coughing!!!

The coughing is because the water and PG (propylene glycol) was what your body wasn't used to. And the e-cigs small cartridges are always 100% PG. The only side affect I have learned thus far is that PG in some people may cause dehydration. And there are different quantities of nicotine ranging from 24-0 milligrams. I was asking since I quit using cigarettes completely with a vaping mod and a tank almost 1 year ago. The PG stuff was dehydrating me and I found a place online that would do mixtures of vegetable glycol and propylene glycol. It was tough quitting, but an 80-20 VG-PG mixture did it for me. Didn't know if there was someone out there on here that was up for talking about this type of thing.

[Merlin1958]

Has anyone here quit smoking by switching to vaping???????

Vaping = E-Cigs? If so, I tried it but had an issue as I smoke Ultra Lights and the E-Cigs are more like a regular Marlboro Cigarette. Could'nt stop coughing!!!

The coughing is because the water and PG (propylene glycol) was what your body wasn't used to. And the e-cigs small cartridges are always 100% PG. The only side affect I have learned thus far is that PG in some people may cause dehydration. And there are different quantities of nicotine ranging from 24-0 milligrams. I was asking since I quit using cigarettes completely with a vaping mod and a tank almost 1 year ago. The PG stuff was dehydrating me and I found a place online that would do mixtures of vegetable glycol and propylene glycol. It was tough quitting, but an 80-20 VG-PG mixture did it for me. Didn't know if there was someone out there on here that was up for talking about this type of thing.

I really, really tried for four months to quit not too long ago. Then, coupled with the E-Cig issues and my past health issues, I said "Fuck it, if the smoking is what gets me in the end so be it"!!! It's my one and only remaining vice.

[Randall Flagg]

There are many other threads to discuss "vaping" etc.
This is intended for people to introduce themselves.

[franny]

Im a new old member lol. Some of you knew me as mia\susannah. I have not been here in a long time. I have missed the tower

[Girlystevedave]

Welcome back!

[Girlystevedave]

hello

Best introduction ever.
Welcome.

[franny]

Thank you

[Storyslinger]

Welcome back franny

[franny]

Thank you storyslinger

[Storyslinger]

Did you forget your old login?

[jhanic]

Welcome hellnope and Franny!

John

[franny]

Yes and i couldnt retrive it so i had to register again. Thank you jhanic

[goheat]

Welcome hellnope and Franny!

John

I second both Welcomes!

[ke7285]

Welcome all newcomer's and oldtimer's too!!!

[Zurov]

I'm a newer member, and just have to say I'm impressed at the amount of activity on this site, wish I aahad known about it the first time I read through the series lol (just finished my 4th read through)

[Storyslinger]

Glad to have you on board.
Is that a picture of yourself in the avatar? If so, thank you for your service.

[Jon]

Welcome!

[kirin]

Hello ! And welcome!!!