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[Pictor]

Well i think you are hot trisha

Yes Terry, I know what you think, thank you!

Speaking of fit `Hello Trisha`

Done now? suppose we can get 'normal service' resumed?

It's also another name for where I live - London was always called "The Smoke"

It was - I even remember the Beatles referring to is as 'The Smoke'

 

[Brynglas]

Really good to able to get to the continent when I want, 30 minute trip up to St.Pancras then straight on the Eurostar to Paris or Brussels, where you can get to almost anywhere in Europe, off to Antwerp on 06/02 for a long weekend and the Annual Dinner of the railway group I belong to.

Pace can be a bit fast down here, everything needs to be done by yesterday, the only drawback is most people don't know who their neighbours are, unless you live in a smallish block, I know a few of mine to speak to, been down here since I was 19 so I'm almost a Londoner now

Great for access Bob,but i'm a country bumpkin,tooooo manic.

 

[Bobw1951]

Problem is though, if you watched it, is getting batteries what fit Speaking of fit `Hello Trisha`

I've still got a few VTC5s that I can use if the KeepPower ones don't fit

 

[Brynglas]

I've still got a few VTC5s that I can use if the KeepPower ones don't fit

They've got vtc 5's at myepack,what you think Bob,trustworthy?


Edit sorry they are vtc4 i'll stick with ecolux

 

[terry w]

No chance mate,i wear elastic sides

 

[terry w]

Yes Terry, I know what you think, thank you!

Done now? suppose we can get 'normal service' resumed?

Yes, normal service can now be resumed

 

[Bobw1951]

They've got vtc 5's at myepack,what you think Bob,trustworthy?

I like myepack, but to be honest anyone offering VTC5s should be classed as suspect, as far as I am aware they haven't restarted making them - there was talk of them doing so, but nothing confirmed yet.

Just had a look and they have VTC4s 30A and Samsungs both of which are good, although the Samsungs are 20A, good for down to 0.3ohm, VTC4 will go down to 0.2ohm

Just seen your edit - when I looked at ecolux the other day they didn't have anything listed

 

[Pictor]

Really good to able to get to the continent when I want, 30 minute trip up to St.Pancras then straight on the Eurostar to Paris or Brussels, where you can get to almost anywhere in Europe, off to Antwerp on 06/02 for a long weekend and the Annual Dinner of the railway group I belong to.

Pace can be a bit fast down here, everything needs to be done by yesterday, the only drawback is most people don't know who their neighbours are, unless you live in a smallish block, I know a few of mine to speak to, been down here since I was 19 so I'm almost a Londoner now

I often spent Mon-Fri in London - husband's head office was in Wimbledon, and he had to be there one week every month, so a nice place to be based - except Wimbledon fortnight!
Such great access to theatres, galleries, shops, restaurants, and as you say, travel.
A fair bit of my work-related business was in London, so always a good place to visit.

We prefer most cities to sea and sun type holidays - apart from Oban and the surrounding areas/islands ...good for the soul up there, and part of my family roots

 

[Pictor]

Yes, normal service can now be resumed

Aw bless! Thank you for the flowers

 

[terry w]

I nearly forgot to say, the two Lemo`s which were giving me grief ! Well i got them sorted this morning. I knew it was only a wicking problem, as i wasn`t getting any air bubbles after a vape.

So i stripped them both down, and checked everything was ok seals etc, The coils are bang on, so didn`t need to touch them. Rewicked with rayon, up and down the chimbley way, filled the first one up, took a couple of vapes, and no air bubbles Another couple of draws, and i could hear the wick drying out.

So i took the top cap off and syringed the juice out, took the top off the chimbley, and had a good old poke around the channels, put it back together and it is great now, with a nice big air bubble after three or four toots. Second one i think i got lucky, as i was getting bubbles straight away with it

I know i never had that sort of mither with the kayfuns wicks though, i used to throw them tanks together for fun, no messing afterwards !

 

[terry w]

Aw bless! Thank you for the flowers

You could have answered the door though

 

[Brynglas]

Just seen your edit - when I looked at ecolux the other day they didn't have anything listed

Picked up a pair last Monday Bob,he had 7 listed, i took 2,so maybe the other 5 sold through the week.

 

[Pictor]

You could have answered the door though

I did! ...you were asleep on the doorstep

I tried the Indigo RY today - very nice. I'm going to compare with the Heathers RY though ...I suspect I may just like the Heathers best.
Not sure about the Indigo Eastwood - it's a mix of the RY with a toasted oat/nut tobacco NET, but a wee bit too heavy on the tobacco - could be good with some vanilla added though!.
The Heathers NET: Heavenly Army is quite nice though - it's a combination of their RY and the NET version which has a honey nuttiness. Again, I could add some extra vanilla or even almond to this, but it's rather nice as it is.
I have a few more NET's to try, so may try one or two tomorrow.

Checked the tracking - I now have all three of my FT orders 'in transit' ...just a case of waiting for them to cross the miles!

 

[terry w]

I did! ...you were asleep on the doorstep

I tried the Indigo RY today - very nice. I'm going to compare with the Heathers RY though ...I suspect I may just like the Heathers best.
Not sure about the Indigo Eastwood - it's a mix of the RY with a toasted oat/nut tobacco NET, but a wee bit too heavy on the tobacco - could be good with some vanilla added though!.
The Heathers NET: Heavenly Army is quite nice though - it's a combination of their RY and the NET version which has a honey nuttiness. Again, I could add some extra vanilla or even almond to this, but it's rather nice as it is.
I have a few more NET's to try, so may try one or two tomorrow.

Checked the tracking - I now have all three of my FT orders 'in transit' ...just a case of waiting for them to cross the miles!

Have you tried any of your coffe ones yet trish ? I am getting a bit low on my MBV one now, but would be willing to try any recommendations And yes, i had a right bloody crick in my neck when i woke up

 

[Bobw1951]

We prefer most cities to sea and sun type holidays - apart from Oban and the surrounding areas/islands ...good for the soul up there, and part of my family roots

Not into beach type holidays either but I do like the sun, I like places like Southern Germany, Austria & Switzerland, although I don't mind staying somewhere near the sea like Nice, or Sorrento and a few places in Spain, most places have to have decent transport though as I don't drive (preferably rail as I get a discount).

 

[Bobw1951]

I nearly forgot to say, the two Lemo`s which were giving me grief ! Well i got them sorted this morning. I knew it was only a wicking problem, as i wasn`t getting any air bubbles after a vape.

So i stripped them both down, and checked everything was ok seals etc, The coils are bang on, so didn`t need to touch them. Rewicked with rayon, up and down the chimbley way, filled the first one up, took a couple of vapes, and no air bubbles Another couple of draws, and i could hear the wick drying out.

So i took the top cap off and syringed the juice out, took the top off the chimbley, and had a good old poke around the channels, put it back together and it is great now, with a nice big air bubble after three or four toots. Second one i think i got lucky, as i was getting bubbles straight away with it

I know i never had that sort of mither with the kayfuns wicks though, i used to throw them tanks together for fun, no messing afterwards !

Sounds to me like you are pushing the wicking down too much after you cut them causing it to block the channels, try cutting them say 1/2-1mm shorter, that might help.

 

[terry w]

Sounds to me like you are pushing the wicking down too much after you cut them causing it to block the channels, try cutting them say 1/2-1mm shorter, that might help.

Do you cut yours level with the top of the chimney bob, or higher/lower ?

 

[Pictor]

Have you tried any of your coffe ones yet trish ? I am getting a bit low on my MBV one now, but would be willing to try any recommendations And yes, i had a right bloody crick in my neck when i woke up

I still have them to try Terry - coffee isn't something I want to use every day, but I'll get to those in the next few days and let you know - they'll be steeped now! Think I have 5
That'll teach you to drop off on a doorstep this time of year!

Not into beach type holidays either but I do like the sun, I like places like Southern Germany, Austria & Switzerland, although I don't mind staying somewhere near the sea like Nice, or Sorrento and a few places in Spain, most places have to have decent transport though as I don't drive (preferably rail as I get a discount).

Paris has long been my favourite, but Madrid comes a close second, Lisbon is lovely & quite compact, and even Valetta & Palma had plenty of places of interest and history. Valetta, Lisbon & Palma do of course have water nearby too!

We didn't care for Austria in general, but Vienna was nice to look around for a day or two, also Salzburg. Didn't like Tunis/Tunisia at all - some unpleasant undercurrents (not the water kind either). Cyprus was quite nice if the shops had all been open for cafes etc., but in both Tunis and Cyprus, I was working for most of the time.

Husband was working when we went to Madrid, but seeing we'd been on holiday at home when he was needed, they sent us both BA first class, booked us into a 5* apartment hotel 10 minutes walk from the city centre, and let us stay all week. It's a lovely city with a superb art gallery, wonderful street market and sprawling park, plus lots of history around. Very hot though as it was August! 42-44C and dropped to around 29 by 11pm. They like to remind you how hot you are ...digital thermometers on the buildings everywhere you look. No doubt to remind people to stay in the shade and drink plenty.

 

[terry w]

I still have them to try Terry - coffee isn't something I want to use every day, but I'll get to those in the next few days and let you know - they'll be steeped now! Think I have 5
That'll teach you to drop off on a doorstep this time of year!

Okay Don`t leave me waiting so long next time please

Off to bed soon so catch you all tomorrow. Nitey nite.

 

[Bobw1951]

Do you cut yours level with the top of the chimney bob, or higher/lower ?

I don't do it that way any more, I cut it before putting the tube bit of the chimney on, cut it level with the deck and tamp it against the side, then put the tube bit on, then prime it with juice and put the top of the chimney on etc.