K8
Sr. Member
 Offline
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 586
Heaven is a TankDriver!
|
 |
« on: July 13, 2011, 02:12:58 AM » |
|
Well my trusted old Screwdriver finally passed away last night.  Already seasoned to the SDs odd lil quirks, I went through the check list - battery, atomiser, switch, spring etc etc (you could say I tried emergency resuscitation but D.O.A.). The final moments were just devastating, he coughed and spluttered and the little flame was bright no more. It was very upsetting, I didn't realise how much he meant to me. Without my SD in my right hand (watch it boys, I know what yer thinking) I was lost. Without my buddy by my side, what was I to do? Hold on.... he thought of me till the bitter end, he didn't just kick the bucket at any old time. No - he hung on until the 30% off July sale, quick.... where's my credit card.... 2 new SD's winging their way to my front door.    Kate  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Look at the days - this is a true measure of our alternative (and better) lifestyle. |
|
|
Pit Vaper
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: West "by God" Virginia
Posts: 1073
U.S. Navy 1980-84 CVN-69 "IKE"
|
 |
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2011, 02:54:04 AM » |
|
A sad tale...with a happy ending  I love happy endings  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Keith  I love the smell of Vapor in the morning.  |
|
|
Ancient Puffer
Jr. Member
Offline
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 64
Screwdriver
|
|
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2011, 02:59:39 AM » |
|
Wow, Kate, that's awful! I'm so sorry for your loss, I understand the emptiness you must be feeling. Any chance you might have it looked over to find out what caused it's demise? Thank goodness for the sale  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I know you think you understand what you thought I wrote,
but I'm not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant.
|
|
|
Pit Vaper
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: West "by God" Virginia
Posts: 1073
U.S. Navy 1980-84 CVN-69 "IKE"
|
|
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2011, 03:28:08 AM » |
|
Wow, Kate, that's awful! I'm so sorry for your loss, I understand the emptiness you must be feeling. Any chance you might have it looked over to find out what caused it's demise? Thank goodness for the sale @Ancient Puffer Just wanted to say howdy neighbor... |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Keith I love the smell of Vapor in the morning. |
|
|
|
sosjander
|
|
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2011, 06:32:32 AM » |
|
Hi Kate.... (sniff !!) My sincere condolences to you. I hope the lil fella didn't suffer too much at the end (snoff...I mean...sniff !!) Just think of the good times you spent together and the fact that you can now welcome two new SDs into a good home....... Happy vaping..... John |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
K8
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 586
Heaven is a TankDriver!
|
|
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2011, 09:11:49 AM » |
|
Thank you everyone for your heart felt condolences and yes I will try to remember the good times we had together - Thought you would all like a picture of him now...  Kate |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Look at the days - this is a true measure of our alternative (and better) lifestyle. |
|
|
FatBasta
Jr. Member
Offline
Location: Finland
Posts: 65
Are you vaping yet?
|
|
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2011, 09:20:14 AM » |
|
I'm sorry for your loss Kate, but that picture is kind of confusing, is he in heaven or hell? The halo and wings say heaven, but the flames and the color of the halo and wings says hell.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
K8
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 586
Heaven is a TankDriver!
|
|
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2011, 09:24:50 AM » |
|
I'm sorry for your loss Kate, but that picture is kind of confusing, is he in heaven or hell? The halo and wings say heaven, but the flames and the color of the halo and wings says hell. Well it is a Screwdriver from 'TotallyWicked' can't see it having feathery white wings and a white robe, can you? LOL Kate |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Look at the days - this is a true measure of our alternative (and better) lifestyle. |
|
|
K8
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 586
Heaven is a TankDriver!
|
|
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2011, 11:54:20 AM » |
|
A Happy Ending  Say hello to my 2 new SD's! Kate
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Look at the days - this is a true measure of our alternative (and better) lifestyle. |
|
|
Scatiee
Full Member
Offline
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 121
|
|
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2011, 06:19:53 PM » |
|
Well my trusted old Screwdriver finally passed away last night. Already seasoned to the SDs odd lil quirks, I went through the check list - battery, atomiser, switch, spring etc etc (you could say I tried emergency resuscitation but D.O.A.). The final moments were just devastating, he coughed and spluttered and the little flame was bright no more. It was very upsetting, I didn't realise how much he meant to me. Without my SD in my right hand (watch it boys, I know what yer thinking) I was lost. Without my buddy by my side, what was I to do? Hold on.... he thought of me till the bitter end, he didn't just kick the bucket at any old time. No - he hung on until the 30% off July sale, quick.... where's my credit card.... 2 new SD's winging their way to my front door. Kate Hi Kate(Top name, the same as my daughters) Am I a bad person for giggling at this??? I am new to vaping but I love it and the community is the funniest, most chilled out people I have come across on forums. Anyway, your post made me smile Cheers Georgie  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Scatiee
Full Member
Offline
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 121
|
|
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2011, 06:21:29 PM » |
|
Hi Kate.... (sniff !!) My sincere condolences to you. I hope the lil fella didn't suffer too much at the end (snoff...I mean...sniff !!) Just think of the good times you spent together and the fact that you can now welcome two new SDs into a good home....... Happy vaping..... John <--- *giggles*.....so funny John! Hope you are around to console me when I have a smokie thing that packs up! Georgie  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
sosjander
|
|
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2011, 07:03:45 PM » |
|
<--- *giggles*.....so funny John! Hope you are around to console me when I have a smokie thing that packs up! Georgie Of course I will be Georgie - hearing about a Screwdriver snuffing it always brings out the sniffles........   I am new to vaping but I love it and the community is the funniest, most chilled out people I have come across on forums. Anyway, your post made me smile Cheers Georgie Yeehah !! Bring out the Diabolo Loco.... What's that? I though you said " chillied out people......" ( I'll fetch my coat.........  ) |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
K8
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 586
Heaven is a TankDriver!
|
|
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2011, 07:04:51 PM » |
|
Hi Kate(Top name, the same as my daughters) Am I a bad person for giggling at this??? I am new to vaping but I love it and the community is the funniest, most chilled out people I have come across on forums. Anyway, your post made me smile Cheers Georgie Absolutely not - I have a weird sense of humour, and I'm glad others do as well. It's all true - my SD did die on me but I thought I would make light of the situation. Oh and Welcome to the forum Georgie - how many children have you got? I have 3 daughters. Kate p.s. oh my you're a Lancashire Lass - I was dragged up in Skelmersdale |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: July 13, 2011, 07:07:14 PM by K8 »
|
Logged
|
Look at the days - this is a true measure of our alternative (and better) lifestyle. |
|
|
Scatiee
Full Member
Offline
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 121
|
|
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2011, 07:55:58 PM » |
|
Hi Kate(Top name, the same as my daughters) Am I a bad person for giggling at this??? I am new to vaping but I love it and the community is the funniest, most chilled out people I have come across on forums. Anyway, your post made me smile Cheers Georgie Absolutely not - I have a weird sense of humour, and I'm glad others do as well. It's all true - my SD did die on me but I thought I would make light of the situation. Oh and Welcome to the forum Georgie - how many children have you got? I have 3 daughters. Kate p.s. oh my you're a Lancashire Lass - I was dragged up in Skelmersdale Ahhhh thanks for the lovely welcome Kate...so typical of a Lancashire girl! I'm loving the forum, go on as soon as I get home from work lol Its weird because I live in Preston now ( have done for 23 years) but I'm originally from Southampton. Ha weird eh! I have a daughter and a son (21 & 19)...its enough for me Wow don't know how I'd have coped with 3 girls. Top respect to you he he he. Georgie |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Horsemen
Hero Member
 Online
Location: Erie, PA.
Posts: 2208
U.S. Army Medic 1968-1971- May We Never Forget!!!
|
|
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2011, 08:00:46 PM » |
|
Well I very curious as to just what your SD died of.
I was of the impression that since there were no electrical parts in an SD that is was pretty hard to kill them. And other than the body breaking everything else was replaceable
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Even A Broken Clock Works Twice A Day!!!! |
|
|
|
8Ball
|
|
« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2011, 09:21:26 PM » |
|
My condolences on your loss and congratulations on your new arrivals Kate. Loved this thread and your sense of humor BTW. <--- *giggles*.....so funny John! Hope you are around to console me when I have a smokie thing that packs up! Georgie Of course I will be Georgie - hearing about a Screwdriver snuffing it always brings out the sniffles........ I am new to vaping but I love it and the community is the funniest, most chilled out people I have come across on forums. Anyway, your post made me smile Cheers Georgie Yeehah !! Bring out the Diabolo Loco.... What's that? I though you said " chillied out people......" ( I'll fetch my coat......... ) ROFL. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Nick  |
|
|
Jon Frosty
Full Member
Offline
Location: Alameda, Californication
Posts: 276
|
|
« Reply #16 on: July 14, 2011, 07:33:52 AM » |
|
such a nice post Kate, I was thinking of ordering the sd during july and Your story has inspired me to do so! Thanks Kate! Cheers! Jon
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Vaper Boy
Full Member
Offline
Location: Belfast N Ireland
Posts: 319
|
|
« Reply #17 on: July 14, 2011, 09:43:45 AM » |
|
 Jon you going on a Posting spree lol every post i clicked on is a replie by you lol 
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Keep it real ....... Eugene  ] |
|
|
|
|
Vaper Boy
Full Member
Offline
Location: Belfast N Ireland
Posts: 319
|
|
« Reply #19 on: July 14, 2011, 10:09:32 AM » |
|
Jon you going on a Posting spree lol every post i clicked on is a replie by you lol LOL I noticed the same thing Yeah lucky there is 3 moderators now . isnt that right Jeff lol |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Keep it real ....... Eugene ] |
|
|
K8
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 586
Heaven is a TankDriver!
|
|
« Reply #20 on: July 14, 2011, 12:29:52 PM » |
|
Well I very curious as to just what your SD died of.
I was of the impression that since there were no electrical parts in an SD that is was pretty hard to kill them. And other than the body breaking everything else was replaceable
Autopsy will follow.... now where did I put my mole clamp.... |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Look at the days - this is a true measure of our alternative (and better) lifestyle. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
K8
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 586
Heaven is a TankDriver!
|
|
« Reply #23 on: July 14, 2011, 06:49:18 PM » |
|
hehe either that or too much time on my hands |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Look at the days - this is a true measure of our alternative (and better) lifestyle. |
|
|
K8
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 586
Heaven is a TankDriver!
|
|
« Reply #24 on: July 15, 2011, 01:31:39 PM » |
|
Autopsy ReportTook SD completely apart and interchanged parts with new SD to find the defective bit, Found it was the spring in the switch - haven't a clue why, it looked the same as a working switch, Also the spring at the other end (by the atomizer) had become misaligned, straightened this out. And now through the miraculous application of modern science.... It's alive I tell you, ALIVE The SD is now convalescing and all signs point to a full recovery  No children or animals were harmed in this production, all proceeds will go towards FECES Federation for E-Cigs Emergency Sanitarium
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Look at the days - this is a true measure of our alternative (and better) lifestyle. |
|
|
|
Astrecks
|
|
« Reply #25 on: July 15, 2011, 03:21:22 PM » |
|
So for a full recovery it just needs a button spring transplant then?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
K8
Sr. Member
Offline
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posts: 586
Heaven is a TankDriver!
|
|
« Reply #26 on: July 15, 2011, 03:24:14 PM » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Look at the days - this is a true measure of our alternative (and better) lifestyle. |
|
|
Scatiee
Full Member
Offline
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Posts: 121
|
|
« Reply #27 on: July 15, 2011, 04:49:03 PM » |
|
Autopsy ReportTook SD completely apart and interchanged parts with new SD to find the defective bit, Found it was the spring in the switch - haven't a clue why, it looked the same as a working switch, Also the spring at the other end (by the atomizer) had become misaligned, straightened this out. And now through the miraculous application of modern science.... It's alive I tell you, ALIVE The SD is now convalescing and all signs point to a full recovery I hope you are in a highly paid job K8....you are soooooo clever! <--- not easily impressed but you are class No children or animals were harmed in this production, all proceeds will go towards FECES Federation for E-Cigs Emergency Sanitarium |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Ancient Puffer
Jr. Member
Offline
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 64
Screwdriver
|
|
« Reply #28 on: July 15, 2011, 05:09:09 PM » |
|
Excellent news! And so relieved to hear the "patient" is making progress. I can't even begin to spell or pronounce the condition your SD nearly died from, however, having spent some time in the trenches (forums), my understanding is that "1st aid"-type fix for this, is to use the spring from one of the TW pens that come free with most of your orders. Who knew Jason was supplying us with "spares" by sending out the pens? Gotta love this company And, btw, congratulations on owning 3 SD's, nothing like a couple of "spares" for troubleshooting. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I know you think you understand what you thought I wrote,
but I'm not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant.
|
|
|
|
Darth Vaper
Guest
|
|
« Reply #29 on: July 15, 2011, 08:05:31 PM » |
|
Glad to hear you were able to bring your SD back to life ...... wishes for a speedy recovery.
An alcohol sponge bath does wonders for dirty parts and connections that are contaminated
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
