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I had no idea lemon would boost blueberry. Never gave it a thought cause I can't vape lemon. But if I couldn't taste it that would work.
That is one "trick" that translates from real life. I remember Mom always added a squeeze of fresh lemon to the blueberries as she cooked them down for pie or cobbler filling. It wasn't enough to add a perceivable sour or lemon flavor; but it would brighten the berries and help them stand out. For my palate at least, a bit of lemon concentrate seems to do the same/similar thing with most berry concentrates (I haven't tried it with strawberry; but I have had success with black, boysen, blue, and even raspberry), in e-liquids.

Of course, this is nothing new, or original thinking on my part. Other DIYers have been using lemon in this manner long before me. It is just one more thing I read, thought to myself "oh, yeah, that could work," and happily plagiarized for my own use. I get zero credit for originality. :D

I think you are right, @FranC. If, your objection to lemon is flavor (vs. inability to taste it), then it may work as a berry brightener for you. If you can't taste lemon at all... then I am have no idea if it will be any help.
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    Whoops, I was just updating my flavor lists on the computer and it came to my attention that I didn't list one case at all and I'm also missing half of another. I guess I'll be doing that tomorrow.

    Been there done that. I forgot that I started putting flavors in an empty case that I hadn’t added to my list and couldn’t find some flavors.
     

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    That is one "trick" that translates from real life. I remember Mom always added a squeeze of fresh lemon to the blueberries as she cooked them down for pie or cobbler filling. It wasn't enough to add a perceivable sour or lemon flavor; but it would brighten the berries and help them stand out. For my palate at least, a bit of lemon concentrate seems to do the same/similar thing with most berry concentrates (I haven't tried it with strawberry; but I have had success with black, boysen, blue, and even raspberry), in e-liquids.

    Of course, this is nothing new, or original thinking on my part. Other DIYers have been using lemon in this manner long before me. It is just one more thing I read, thought to myself "oh, yeah, that could work," and happily plagiarized for my own use. I get zero credit for originality. :D

    I think you are right, @FranC. If, your objection to lemon is flavor (vs. inability to taste it), then it may work as a berry brightener for you. If you can't taste lemon at all... then I am have no idea if it will be any help.
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    I have no trouble tasting lemon. I just can't vape lemon so I don't want to taste it in my vape.
     

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    Sometimes... .Important people need to learn to speak to the common herd. I mean? I get some random group text with NO identification about who it is asking me when (not where) I want to meet with Evil Doc Tomorrow??? Plus, it's a GROUP text. Perhaps I am a luddite, but I have no way of knowing whether I responded to both or either.

    I finally texted the one who was not evil doc who I assumed they were, what I assumed they wanted, and where they might expect me to be tomorrow at 7:30 AM which brings me great disgust as like, at 7:30 am I usually just want to like, SIT and DIE for a moment and like, consider my day, not talk about THIS.

    Not to mention evil doc was over 30 minutes late back from work at lunch, had notified NO ONE and the MA practically PUSHED me in to see the patient as they had been waiting that long.

    He STILL had a fit, "What if it had been something more serious?"

    First of all, it was a rash. Second of all, I suppose ALL the medical practitioners who like, came back on TIME could have helped until the paramedics got there.


    WHAT. A. DOUCHE.


    The pair of them actually Mr. I'm not gonna ID myself in this freako group text.

    Gah. I would up my valium but I am sure I will not enjoy that at 7:30 am tomorrow.... So no. BUt, gah.

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    I finished the bottle of caramel coffee I mixed a while back and for me that’s a big deal to actually like one enough to finish. I was too lazy to clean out the tank so I just filled it with the chocolate coffee I made. Not as good as the caramel but not bad.
     

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    I finished the bottle of caramel coffee I mixed a while back and for me that’s a big deal to actually like one enough to finish. I was too lazy to clean out the tank so I just filled it with the chocolate coffee I made. Not as good as the caramel but not bad.
    That's a plus:thumbs:
     

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    I just went to finish my lists on the computer and I found I wasn't missing any. I have 3 lists that aren't in "recent additions" so I didn't see them right away. So now they are all updated. I'm going to wait to print them out just in case.
     

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    I mixed the holy sundae recipe last night. I still need to wait to try the nets but I think my fa tobacco sft’s should be about ready to try. However that means I’m going to have to clean some tanks. Not crazy about that.
     

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    I mixed the holy sundae recipe last night. I still need to wait to try the nets but I think my fa tobacco sft’s should be about ready to try. However that means I’m going to have to clean some tanks. Not crazy about that.
    LOL, might as well do them all:)
     

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    I mixed the holy sundae recipe last night. I still need to wait to try the nets but I think my fa tobacco sft’s should be about ready to try. However that means I’m going to have to clean some tanks. Not crazy about that.

    Sounds like you need some more tanks. ;)
     

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    I mixed the holy sundae recipe last night. I still need to wait to try the nets but I think my fa tobacco sft’s should be about ready to try. However that means I’m going to have to clean some tanks. Not crazy about that.

    I vaped that all day yesterday. It does need a nice steep, but it knocked my socks off after 3 weeks. I hope you like it.
     

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    Well, this recipe is out of my norm mainly cause I've never done much with Melon flavors before. Plus it has too many flavors but I'm liking it so..........

    Fran's Ice Pop
    4% FLV Watermelon
    .5% FLV Cream
    1% FLV Wild Melon
    1% FLV Pink Guava
    1.5% VT Fizzy Sherbet
    .5% WS-23
    .5% FA Marshmallow
     

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    Well, this recipe is out of my norm mainly cause I've never done much with Melon flavors before. Plus it has too many flavors but I'm liking it so..........

    Fran's Ice Pop
    4% FLV Watermelon
    .5% FLV Cream
    1% FLV Wild Melon
    1% FLV Pink Guava
    1.5% VT Fizzy Sherbet
    .5% WS-23
    .5% FA Marshmallow
    Sounds great!
     

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    I have mixes made over a week ago and I have clean tanks. I just need to wick them to test the new mixes and I can't even find the time for that.

    Oh, hi to all, BTW. :)
    Hi, Pam:) Hope you get a moment to relax.
     

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