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  • TripEMT
    Member
    • Oct 2008
    • 100

    #1

    New Snuser!!!

    Hello Everybody!!! I've been lurking here for a month or so, and i finally decided to register. Over the course of this past month, so many of you have answered questions i had just through responses to other people!

    A little bit of Back-Story... I'm 22 years old, and i was born with asthma. Up until i was about 12, i would have at least 3 asthma attacks per year, each resulting in a hospital stay that usually lasted 10-14 days.

    Now, moving forward to when i was about 15, i started smoking (I cant think of anything dumber! haha) over the course of about 7 years, i went from the occasional cigarette, to a full blown 3 pack a day addiction.

    Nowadays, im a Firefighter of about a year and a half, and had to keep my smoking a secret, because you can't be a smoker and a firefighter, lol.

    I ended up finding Snus by accident. I was at a bar with some friends in Orlando, and i met a very nice fellow who had returned from a vacation in sweden, and he had a can of Goteborgs Rape with him and and we got to talking about Snus and, and he let me try a portion. I almost immediately fell in love with this finely ground piece of Heaven! When i got home that night, i went to Buysnus.com and put in my first order, 2 Cans of General Original Portion, and 2 cans of Goteborgs Rape. About 5 days later, my snus arrived in the mail, and since that day, when i popped in that first portion of Goteborgs, i haven't touched one cigarette. and i have to say, i feel GREAT!!! I've had no asthma related issues, i feel energetic, things taste and smell better. My moods have been better. Snus has to be one of the greatest things man has ever come up with

    I think my biggest surprise was that i have had absolutely no cravings for a cigarette! I enjoy the snus so much, that i don't even think about smoking. I don't get the "nicotine buzz" that some people do, but i have grown so fond of the steady flow of nicotine over a long period of time. It's very refreshing. I never thought i would be able to quit, but with the help of snus, and all the help i've gotten from this forum, i did it!

    I just placed my third order today,

    2 cans of General White Portion
    1 can of Ettan White portion
    1 can or Roda Lacket
    3 cans of Goteborgs Rape
    1 can of Grov White
    and 1 can of Catch Eucalyptus

    What do you guys think of that as an order?

    I can't wait till it comes in, I'm as excited as a small kid in Toys R Us... lol

    And again, i would really like to thank everyone here. You guys (indirectly) helped me quit smoking.
  • Grim
    Member
    • Jun 2008
    • 850

    #2
    Welcome to the forums.

    Ive never been a fan of white portions myself but that does look like a great first order.

    Let us know what u think when u get em

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    • Steel Blue 91
      Member
      • May 2008
      • 163

      #3
      Re: New Snuser!!!

      Originally posted by TripEMT
      I don't get the "nicotine buzz" that some people do, but i have grown so fond of the steady flow of nicotine over a long period of time.
      That's one of the reasons I'm a big fan of snus. Just a mellow curve instead of huge peaks and valleys.

      BTW, welcome to the forum. Lots of good people here.

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      • Ainkor
        Member
        • Sep 2008
        • 1144

        #4
        Welcome to the forums!

        Looks like a pretty good order! That's just about what I got on my first one.

        I especially like the Roda Lacket and the Götenborg's rape.

        It's been a touch over two weeks for me since I quit and I feel completely different in a good way also.

        Can't say I haven't wanted a smoke, in fact last night I had a dream about smoking and it was soo good.

        Of course I will do what ever I can to keep not smoking but damn, it's a powerful addiction (not just the nicotine).

        -Ainkor

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        • RobsanX
          Member
          • Aug 2008
          • 2030

          #5
          Welcome to the forums! That's a great selection very similar to my first purchase... I'm a portions only guy mainly because I like the convenience of popping one in, drinking whatever i want, flipping my snus over in my mouth, etc.

          White portions are a great way to start, but I'm finding that after a couple months my tastes are leaning more towards original portions. I like the moisture in originals that gets them going right away...

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          • TripEMT
            Member
            • Oct 2008
            • 100

            #6
            I appreciate the warm welcome!

            I too love the convenience of portions. in my last order, i had a can of los, and, while it wasn't bad at all and still had great flavor, i just like the ease and convenience of portions

            I still have some original portions from my last order, and most of the time, i really don't notice too big of a difference between original and white, but that's probably because when i pop them in, i hold them on my tongue, and saturate them with saliva before sliding it up under my lip, lol

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            • sagedil
              Member
              • Nov 2007
              • 7077

              #7
              TripEMT, welcome to the forum

              Looks like a great order btw.

              Congratulations on quitting the cigarettes. I have now been using snus for 20+ months, and I long ago came to really appreciate the even delivery of nicotine. No peaks, no valleys, just constant satisfaction!! :lol:

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              • islanesia
                Member
                • Oct 2008
                • 28

                #8
                Another new snuser...

                Like TripEMT, I've been lurking about and finally decided to register... And I'm noticing that maybe this isn't a "typically" girl-thing.. Anyhow, I'm pretty much tired of paying $6.19 for a pack of cigarettes and the early-AM-hacking is getting a little old as well.

                I was presented with various options for smoking cessation, and giving up nicotine just wasn't an option-- so it became snus or snuff. But there was something very unsettling about the idea of snorting ground tobacco, and even more traumatic when I pictured myself blowing my nose and staring at a Kleenex full of brown...

                So here I am, newly snusing and trying out various products. It started with *gasp* Camel Snus, since they were free and quickly evolved to Wise Citrus Menthol and Vertigo Bahama Velvet ('cause I'm a girl, and I guess that's how we roll?).. I even opted to try Energy Snus, which wasn't nearly as bad as the reviews made it sound.

                So that's my story, just thought I'd finally participate. It's a snazzy board you've got going and I'm really, really glad I found it-- otherwise, I'd probably still be buying Camels... :lol:

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                • cocsp2002
                  Member
                  • Jul 2008
                  • 509

                  #9
                  Trip - Welcome (for like the 30th time)! I am yet another ex-smoker thanks to snus and recently, Toque snuff. I think you'll find we're a pretty good group of guys (and the odd girl here and there), if a bit randy at times.

                  Your order looks pretty solid, lots of styles represented. I have to say, I can appreciate the convenience of the portion (my wife swears by minis/vertigo "almost minis"), but I've found that a well honed "commando" or "hillbilly" pinch is just as fast, although you do tend to end up with some snus under the nails.

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                  • ponysoprano
                    Member
                    • Jul 2008
                    • 562

                    #10
                    Welcome Islanesia and T. EMT.

                    Islanesia: I'm a pacific Northwester also, there are 1 or 2 others as well, and I think there are at least 3 other women who post on here from time to time. Hell who know?! Any one of us could be a lady [flashes quick looks to Premium Parrots and Bakerbarber LOL].
                    Anyway, I'm a successful cig-quitting story, 100% smokefree since june because of snus. I'm sure there are people here who've been smokefree longer than myself. Snus is cheaper and I think we all agree it's healthier, it would just be a shame if the ridiculous tobacco by mail ban went through before you had a chance[both of you] to experience all that there is to be tried. I'd recommend stocking up through buysnus.com or northerner, I'm partial to buysnus, as are many of us.

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                    • sentry103
                      Member
                      • Sep 2008
                      • 271

                      #11
                      Wow Trip, you're a carbon copy of me! Crap, I thought I was reading my life story when I read your post. I too am a career firefighter(E/O)/paramedic with childhood asthma and a 17 year smoker (i'm 33). Snus is awesome for work although I could openly smoke at work. Now I can go into the hospitals and snus or stay in the station and get my nic kick. Talk about convienent. Not to mention pack up and still be snusing . Welcome to the forum! I've been smoke free for over 2 months and havn't looked back. Keep with it man!

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                      • TripEMT
                        Member
                        • Oct 2008
                        • 100

                        #12
                        It's always nice to talk to another firefighter.

                        I love the job more than anything, and thats actually half the reason im quitting with the smoking. we had a 3-alarm fire at a Pallet factory a few wekks ago, and being in gear for so long, and doing so much manual labor quickly helped me decide. I mean, at our department, we use 30 min. packs, and it was gettin to the point where i could suck the bottle dry in abou 10-12 min. hahaha

                        And with the mail ban coming up, im planning on putting in a few big orders, cuz now that i've fallen in love, i can't forsee life without my beloved

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                        • jamesstew
                          Member
                          • May 2008
                          • 1440

                          #13
                          Welcome TripEMT and Islanesia, now go and post your mugs:
                          http://www.snuson.com/viewtopic.php?t=1310

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                          • islanesia
                            Member
                            • Oct 2008
                            • 28

                            #14
                            Wow, it's amazing how friendly everyone is here! *Doing a Happy-Jig* Guess I'll mosey on over to the pics forum and post something somewhat relevant... 8)

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                            • desirexe
                              Member
                              • Feb 2008
                              • 1170

                              #15
                              Welcome to the forums. If you haven't figured it out yet, islanesia, I'm one of the few female members here. I started out with camel snus which I actually liked. The only reason I don't use it anymore is because I couldn't find any information about it, in regards to nicotine content, ingredients or TSNA levels. Most swedish snus companies seem to be pretty open about that stuff.

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