So, its been a few days since my first installment; I didn't think I would have anything to report for at least a week or so but here we are.

I have been waiting for his responses like a child at Christmas. This is of course due to a couple of things. First, do you have any idea how stubborn and hardcore old Texans are about their smoking? VERY HARDCORE, they (we) loves our smokes so to have one of them in the snus noose is awesome! Second, this will be my first conversion! I mean we have a potentially life saving product here, whats not to love?!
This was the response I received a day ago:

"Snus is something else. I need to do a test to see if I can get through a whole day using nothing but Snus, but for sure it will work to get me through for several hours."
I was very interested that he was still interested but not only that, he is already wanting to try going a day without cigarettes! Wow, I was very impressed:

"As far as your full day without smokes, good luck! I did it after a couple of days of snusing too. I just decided one morning to get a snus instead of a cigarette and havent looked back. I have ordered more "strong snus"(11-15mg) so if you find you need something a little stronger during craving times I have the cure for that! LMAO"
Today he showed signs of what I like to call "Snusmania":

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The Chem E in me has become fascinated with Snus. I have learned several things while reading up on the subject; pH is very important to nicotine absorption. That is why keeping it in the freezer is important; pH will decrease with age; the cold retards the reaction. Interestingly American manufactures do not chill their Snus during the process, but the Swedish do! That's why the American Snus will never be as good as the Swedish Snus. The pH is all wrong (too low), and it acts like snuff, but with the lack of moisture in the mouth with Snus you don't absorb the nicotine very well. So, in this case don't buy American!
Also the biggest thing in converting from smoking to Snus is that when you smoke you get a big jolt because it is absorbed and sent to the brain right away. With Snus you get the same amount but it is spread over a long time period. So the body has to adjust to never getting the big jolt. That is also why light cigarettes cause you to smoke more, and actually do more harm than regular strength. You get the jolt, but the amount in the system is less so you smoke more to get the level up. Once again, the Government made things worse by attacking the wrong problem. The laws passed all went after nicotine content, which while not good for you, is not the real problem with smoking; IT"S THE TAR STUPID! In their on going proof of stupidity Congress dictated how nicotine and tar levels were measured, and I know this will surprise you they got the test procedure WRONG!"
I know right.... I wanted to see how long I could hold out but I think I am just going to invite him here! I hope you found my little two part blog at least a little entertaining.