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Tank question -- How come the top of the carto looks dry and I have to keep dripping into it? I'm using the stock SmokTech dual coil tank with the flanged 1.5 ohm dual coil carto.
Saw this when I was driving back from the University of Chicago yesterday
Saw this when I was driving back from the University of Chicago yesterday
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Well there is always the "bend over and grab your ankles" test!
Oh Daisy, I can't imagine what you and Colin must go through. As I know you have your own medical problems my heart goes out to you. You must be a very strong woman to balance all of this and remain so upbeat! May I ask what Colin's medical condition is? I'm also happy to hear MIL's surgery went well.
We are all here praying for you darlin'!!!!
Thanks Mookie! Colin is Hydrocephalic. Until the last 8 years, he'd never gone more than 5 years without surgery. He was shunted at 2 months old (he was super preemie and had to come up to weight). He also had one surgery that punctured his diaphragm, there have been others where they removed one shunt to put in new ones, etc. His head is loaded with scars. He's currently got a programmable shunt, which he didn't even know he had until we got up to the *amazing* doctors at the Cleveland Clinic. They're one of the top hospitals in the country for hydro and they were outstanding for us. We'd already been to 2 other specialists - one at Ohio State who was the biggest jackass I've ever experienced. Because of the hydro, he has some dexterity and cognitive (though you wouldn't know talking to him or by his College grades and degree) issues. Things like telling left from right and not being able to tie his shoes until he was 18. Honestly, if it wasn't for the left from right thing - I never would have even noticed, lol!
The Planned Parenthood office in Athens, OH (for Ohio U) had the Dr's names on the wall outside the building: Dr. Finger and Dr. Ragg.
I don't think anything else is needed there, lol!
I had a necklace from Israel that turned me colors and gave me hives (I can only wear titanium, sterling or gold) and the place just refunded me and said to keep the necklace - yay, it gives me hives - it met mr. trash because all the plating had come off, etc.
You should have seen how excited I was when I made that homemade tank a couple weeks ago after punching my own carto (that took 2 hours, no lie - I had no proper nails, no pliers, it was just scary). I used a 6ml bottle which I just happened to have from a friend sending me this nasty juice (Malibu or something - they didn't like it either. I think I poured it into another bottle but I don't remember now, lol). So I have a homemade functional tank - I was so proud of myself, lol!
Up next - another post - my trip to Columbus & my trial - yay - know now that you can skip it if you don't want to read it, lol!
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Hey Y'all 
Other than my first announcement, this post is about my trial and if you find that boring, just skip the post!
Well, first things first... I smoked a stinky. First whole one (since the one I lit after a month and gagged lighting) because I was so stressed after my trial and didn't bring an e-cig (parents being around and all, didn't expect to have time to kill after trial - but that's all coming shortly in the post). So yeah, I was bad, but at least it was menthol - and sadly I enjoyed it - but as soon as I was done with it? I couldn't stand the smell of myself! Luckily we got drinks and I washed my hands and there were 20 people around smoking so the parentals took it in stride when I said I was down wind of all the smokers. I never told them I didn't smoke, I simply said I was downwind.
Reversing time, we go back to Weds. am (yesterday basically). The parents picked us up at 6:15 or so and we made record time getting from C-town to Columbus and we were 45 mins early
Mom picked a fight about parking and so I got out of the car with Colin in a breezeway that goes under the 2nd floor of the building, which for those who know Columbus, is right by Nationwide Arena and the Convention Center. We wandered around, then went in to wait and I took a second valium because mom had totally rattled me - nice way for me to go into my disability hearing - not.
So time got near and at about 8:00 I went into the lobby for the video hearings and got wanded and slid the phone and Colin's debit card out the door to him (I would have had to have been wanded again just for handing them to him. I had had the card because we were going to go to Starbucks, but being relatively poor by now in the month, Mom & Dad were going to be giving us money...but we figured they might not want to see us with Starbucks cups. They never even came in the building, they wandered around and mom ate a 2nd breakfast and we had to wait 30 mins *after* the trial for them too (which was when I had the stinky) so we could have had that Starbucks $#*)$*# it!
So my lawyer came in the lobby with me, went over a few last minute things, and in we went for the trial via video from St Louis to Columbus. The judge was quite nice. My lawyer hadn't ever dealt with her before, but she apologized to me for how long I'd been waiting, for my denials, all that stuff. She asked me why I waited so long to file (I waited over a year because I had alimony and health insurance still for 18 months after I stopped working). She grilled me and I got freaked out and started to lose it and I told her that I was about to, when it was coming on, and that I wouldn't be able to stop it. I told her this was pretty much what happened when I got stressed and it was horrible to do in front of customers and even worse at work, because every employee can figure out what button to push if they wanted to and that made for a miserable work experience. (I've never been so thankful for having a lawyer in my LIFE because she kept telling me it was OK and then she (my lawyer) spoke a bit.
After that, they had a woman who was like a job counselor or rehab specialist who testified about what my jobs officially were in the last 15 years and why I'd giving 2 different titles for one job, and I told her that while I held the position they changed the title of the job 3 times. I only had 2 jobs, thankfully in that 15 year time-frame which worked in my favor (plus a job at an aquarium store to support my aquarium habits). So then she took what the physical limitations I'd been given were, and suggested 4 other positions (I started crying again as soon as she started talking about jobs I knew there was no way I could work in so I felt like an idiot again) available not only in state but in the country (including office helper and product cleaner?). Then my lawyer asked if the job specialist had seen the 4 page report from my Psychologist. She said no, so I got to hear it for the first time. He basically said I was incapable, due to some Bipolar, anxiety/panic disorder and PTSD situations, of working in any position that wouldn't allow me free control of my attendance and absenteeism, which the job counselor said negated any possible positions for work.
So basically I'm incapable, on a mental (if not physical) level of holding a part or full time job. I knew that already, I'm OK when I can do things in my time, on my terms, etc, but I know I can't work again and that's hard to explain again because I really *want* to work, but I can't - a lot of people don't understand that because I can be online, etc. and seem fine. I thought I was more disabled physically - I know how my body feels - but I was unaware that my Psychologist was so understanding on the other things because we had talked about me freaking about about working again. In the 5 areas he discussed, I was "lightly to moderately impaired (working with strangers)" and the other 4 work situations I am "moderately to markedly unable to work." Hard words to hear, but also a moment of relief.
The judge finished up, said she was sorry about all my time delays (again) and I'll have my answer in 2-4 weeks, more likely 2-3 weeks because she wants my situation rectified as soon as possible - so I don't know how to take it. It could still get denied and then I'd have to wait another year for yet another trial - I pray that doesn't happen!
We went to Bob Evans with Mom & Dad for Mom's 3rd meal of the day (at 10:45 am) and the rest of us had lunch, lol! I think we got home at like 1 pm, I laid down for a nap and got up at 7 am, lol! There were 2 interruptions, 1 phone call and one was the mail man - otherwise I didn't stir at ALL. Total relief achieved I'd say!
I'm just mad at myself for smoking a cig - but we're all human!
daisy
Other than my first announcement, this post is about my trial and if you find that boring, just skip the post!Well, first things first... I smoked a stinky. First whole one (since the one I lit after a month and gagged lighting) because I was so stressed after my trial and didn't bring an e-cig (parents being around and all, didn't expect to have time to kill after trial - but that's all coming shortly in the post). So yeah, I was bad, but at least it was menthol - and sadly I enjoyed it - but as soon as I was done with it? I couldn't stand the smell of myself! Luckily we got drinks and I washed my hands and there were 20 people around smoking so the parentals took it in stride when I said I was down wind of all the smokers. I never told them I didn't smoke, I simply said I was downwind.
Reversing time, we go back to Weds. am (yesterday basically). The parents picked us up at 6:15 or so and we made record time getting from C-town to Columbus and we were 45 mins early
Mom picked a fight about parking and so I got out of the car with Colin in a breezeway that goes under the 2nd floor of the building, which for those who know Columbus, is right by Nationwide Arena and the Convention Center. We wandered around, then went in to wait and I took a second valium because mom had totally rattled me - nice way for me to go into my disability hearing - not.So time got near and at about 8:00 I went into the lobby for the video hearings and got wanded and slid the phone and Colin's debit card out the door to him (I would have had to have been wanded again just for handing them to him. I had had the card because we were going to go to Starbucks, but being relatively poor by now in the month, Mom & Dad were going to be giving us money...but we figured they might not want to see us with Starbucks cups. They never even came in the building, they wandered around and mom ate a 2nd breakfast and we had to wait 30 mins *after* the trial for them too (which was when I had the stinky) so we could have had that Starbucks $#*)$*# it!
So my lawyer came in the lobby with me, went over a few last minute things, and in we went for the trial via video from St Louis to Columbus. The judge was quite nice. My lawyer hadn't ever dealt with her before, but she apologized to me for how long I'd been waiting, for my denials, all that stuff. She asked me why I waited so long to file (I waited over a year because I had alimony and health insurance still for 18 months after I stopped working). She grilled me and I got freaked out and started to lose it and I told her that I was about to, when it was coming on, and that I wouldn't be able to stop it. I told her this was pretty much what happened when I got stressed and it was horrible to do in front of customers and even worse at work, because every employee can figure out what button to push if they wanted to and that made for a miserable work experience. (I've never been so thankful for having a lawyer in my LIFE because she kept telling me it was OK and then she (my lawyer) spoke a bit.
After that, they had a woman who was like a job counselor or rehab specialist who testified about what my jobs officially were in the last 15 years and why I'd giving 2 different titles for one job, and I told her that while I held the position they changed the title of the job 3 times. I only had 2 jobs, thankfully in that 15 year time-frame which worked in my favor (plus a job at an aquarium store to support my aquarium habits). So then she took what the physical limitations I'd been given were, and suggested 4 other positions (I started crying again as soon as she started talking about jobs I knew there was no way I could work in so I felt like an idiot again) available not only in state but in the country (including office helper and product cleaner?). Then my lawyer asked if the job specialist had seen the 4 page report from my Psychologist. She said no, so I got to hear it for the first time. He basically said I was incapable, due to some Bipolar, anxiety/panic disorder and PTSD situations, of working in any position that wouldn't allow me free control of my attendance and absenteeism, which the job counselor said negated any possible positions for work.
So basically I'm incapable, on a mental (if not physical) level of holding a part or full time job. I knew that already, I'm OK when I can do things in my time, on my terms, etc, but I know I can't work again and that's hard to explain again because I really *want* to work, but I can't - a lot of people don't understand that because I can be online, etc. and seem fine. I thought I was more disabled physically - I know how my body feels - but I was unaware that my Psychologist was so understanding on the other things because we had talked about me freaking about about working again. In the 5 areas he discussed, I was "lightly to moderately impaired (working with strangers)" and the other 4 work situations I am "moderately to markedly unable to work." Hard words to hear, but also a moment of relief.
The judge finished up, said she was sorry about all my time delays (again) and I'll have my answer in 2-4 weeks, more likely 2-3 weeks because she wants my situation rectified as soon as possible - so I don't know how to take it. It could still get denied and then I'd have to wait another year for yet another trial - I pray that doesn't happen!
We went to Bob Evans with Mom & Dad for Mom's 3rd meal of the day (at 10:45 am) and the rest of us had lunch, lol! I think we got home at like 1 pm, I laid down for a nap and got up at 7 am, lol! There were 2 interruptions, 1 phone call and one was the mail man - otherwise I didn't stir at ALL. Total relief achieved I'd say!
I'm just mad at myself for smoking a cig - but we're all human!
daisy
I had already read this on the younger folks thread, but didn't comment because that's not my age group. It sounds like the judge is on your side Daisy. It really sounds like it went well. Fingers crossed!!
Don't feel bad about the analog Daisy. Stressful times, ya know? You're human! Think of all of the ones you didn't smoke.
Don't feel bad about the analog Daisy. Stressful times, ya know? You're human! Think of all of the ones you didn't smoke.
Yeah, it sounded that way to me too (the Judge). She couldn't believe how long it had been - however she discounted the first 2 years from my first filing that had never been decided. So my filing dates to June 2009. It could have been worse though - so I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best.
The other huge bomb that got dropped on us is that as soon as I get a positive outcome, my parents are giving me my house. That means homeowners' insurance, taxes, all the bills, etc. At least it'll just be adding electricity and gas to the bill load and home taxes once a year (which I plan to pay a year in advance on *just in case*). They have no issue with us wanting to buy a nice big TV and new laptops (Colin's computer has been broken for 10 months which is why we share my laptop). We also plan to put money into the house, so that will be good.
Homeowner. Scary. Big girl panty time! EEKS!
Also, Ms Raven, if Blues can play with us in the middle age thread, and I can play here with the grown ups, you can play in the other thread too!
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It must be something to do with the dual coils, maybe? I don't have that issue with single coils. The top always looks dry, and I never have to add drops.
Oh, so if the top is dry you dont have to add juice? I didnt know
Daisy girl! I think you did everything perfect. Getting flustered, crying, showed them exactly what the problem is. I am happy to hear the judge and the lawyer were so compassionate.
Thanks Sandy
The lawyer said my 2 meltdowns showed them what paper doesn't -real reactions to life situations. I felt more like an idiot for breaking down, but she said she'd seen it with me before (during my first meeting with her I completely freaked on her) and that she knew that the judge would see it the same way she had.I'm just hoping it turns out well - a friend of mine who's been waiting longer than me just got her denial from her judge. She went in with fibro as her primary condition and judges still don't believe it's real - plenty of us know how real it is so I feel really bad for her
The way my judge was speaking, however, made me feel more positive.At least I'll know soon - she had to wait almost 60 days!
I didn't know that either - I keep adding drops to the top of mine, lol!
As long as it's vaping well, I don't think you should have to do anything.
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OMG, it only took you two hours?!? I bow down to your mechanical superiority!! I'm not sayin' how long it took me AND I broke a nail!!!
OMG, it only took you two hours?!? I bow down to your mechanical superiority!! I'm not sayin' how long it took me AND I broke a nail!!!
Please, please, comment wherever and whenever you feel like it!!! Blues and I both decided that grouping by age was a huge mistake! You belong wherever we are!! Love the avi!
Tank question -- How come the top of the carto looks dry and I have to keep dripping into it? I'm using the stock SmokTech dual coil tank with the flanged 1.5 ohm dual coil carto.
Saw this when I was driving back from the University of Chicago yesterday
LOVE the sign!! You don't have to top off the carto in a tank, do you? Do you go to school or teach?
I've been topping it off - or it tastes burnt - prolly a dual coil thang
No to both. Small business owner. Starting a vaping related biz
I'm just jealous that you are close to University of Chicago!!
Not too close. I had a doctor's appointment at the U of C hospital. It's about a 40 minute drive.
Filled the Apollo this morning....threw in 5ml of KBV Butterscotch Cookie. So far, it is working great....good vapor, good flavor. Seems there is a little variability in resistance. Mine measured 3.1 on the ProVari. TX mention his measured 2.7 I believe. No dry hits at this point. Will post in a couple of days....
Stardusts...painted 4 of them up last night with the plastic welder stuff.....letting them dry, and will load them up and see what the results are. They all had several pretty good cracks....so will be a good test.
I was just working at the never shrinking pile of work when I took a moment to reflect just how good vaping life is these days. No fiddling ... no futzing around getting things to just work. So I thought I'd share what gets me through the day:
I know everybody's got their own criteria for what makes a good vape and here's mine. A Leo with a DC/LR carto & the Go-Go with the Go-Go tank filled with my DIY juices and ready to go.
I wanted great performance all day long ... and I got it.
Now ... back to work. (WoRk!!??) Maynard G. Krebs lives.
I know everybody's got their own criteria for what makes a good vape and here's mine. A Leo with a DC/LR carto & the Go-Go with the Go-Go tank filled with my DIY juices and ready to go.
I wanted great performance all day long ... and I got it.
Now ... back to work. (WoRk!!??) Maynard G. Krebs lives.
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