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Zazie

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The few posts I’ve seen online say it has an off taste.
Interesting. LNW's propaganda claims it is tasteless.

Honestly, since I'm used to what nic does to a recipe, I suspect a mix without that taste would seem flat to me.
 

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I went to the cornea specialist today. She said that the cross linking procedure wouldn't work for me. She's scheduled me to remove some scar tissue from my left eye, but if that doesn't help then my only option is corneal transplant. I never thought it would get that drastic. I know they don't do the RK procedure anymore, but Lasik has its issues too. If anyone asked me if it is worth it....:censored: NO! I only got about 5 years of trouble free vision out of the deal, no I have troubles that simply cannot be fixed with contacts or glasses. :-x
That's rotten. I'm so very sorry.
 

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To be fair, one did a lot more interrupting--and at far greater length--than the other.

Heh though, to be fair, the other one interrupted less but was plugged full of smart drugs in every orificie and could only come up with the epithet, "Hey, why don't you just shut up man?"

I mean, there is crass, tasteless, horrific at times, but moderately intelligent if a giant ole bully or revolting alley orange alley cat....

The other thing is Joe Biden. We all know he he is a place holder from the ethanoic female the dems WANT to immediately pull from the bench when he fails the physical.....

But when the best comeback you got to that sort of bully persona is "Hey,.... SHUT UP MAN" that also turns my stomach a little bit.

You gotta anger the Trump using appropriately intelligent sarcasm, or flash your (young nubile, GOD NOT JOE BIDEN'S boobs) while singing "Can't touch this."

Let's keep perspective here. I am wiling to enter the great next debate with a boob job and better yet, the swelling have gone down" and lift em up and dance and I'd even PAY for the boob job if they'd throw in the free tummy tuck) while singing "Can't touch this."

I am a much better debater too, I was in debate club in like elementary and middle school and I would have done it in HS except I decided to shed my nerd persona (and also my HS did not have one so I had to shed my nerd persona by being "Marian the Librarian" in that godawful
"The Music man," musical.

It is sad really sometimes the words and melodies and even the kiss scene still haunt me, and I'm 46.

Some nerds just never change. I can talk WAY louder than Trump I SANG I proJECT.

Anna
 

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    Sheesh, forget my earlier comment. That is one beautiful setup! How does the Gene chip seem? Anything noticeable?

    It’s very fast firing. It’s like the Argus where if it sits a while it goes into sleep mode and you have to click the fire button once to wake it up.
     

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    I almost forgot, I got this in the mail today.

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    I went to the cornea specialist today. She said that the cross linking procedure wouldn't work for me. She's scheduled me to remove some scar tissue from my left eye, but if that doesn't help then my only option is corneal transplant. I never thought it would get that drastic. I know they don't do the RK procedure anymore, but Lasik has its issues too. If anyone asked me if it is worth it....:censored: NO! I only got about 5 years of trouble free vision out of the deal, no I have troubles that simply cannot be fixed with contacts or glasses. :-x

    Sorry to hear this.

    I’ve avoided any sort of corrective eye surgery for years because I did not trust it.

    I thought I might re-visit that decision at some point. Maybe not.
     

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    I am really sorry @Territoo . I decided to have NO SURGERY upon my eyes, one of the more fragile parts of my body even though I now own the dread things called "projetcive" or like where the gradually like make things large or small and you gotta learn to focus somewhere.

    I had glasses since I was SUPER small and a squint (back before they fixed THAT with surgery because it also was cheaper an safer) and I do have to wonder.... a) that's unproven crud right there on your EYES who KNOWS what things will do long term? b) last I heard freaking anesthesia has the exact same risks as it always has.

    The husband does not like to snuggle.; He is outside a lot (smoker, outdoors person) it's probably FINE for him in here like, most of the time but he is coming IN. Also he did not just puke on himself. Also I bathe at like EARLY. I hate all the cold. Also he is dense like IDK a dense thing that retains heat and I actually DON"T want to gain the kind of weight that would make 70 degrees feel all balmy when it's still over 100 in Tucson like. I will adjust.

    The husband likes to snuggle on HIS schedule. He most emphatically does not make it cold so we can snuggle.; In fact, there is a sort of pillow barricade going down the bottom of the bed. Top to bottom.

    This is apparently because I CRAVE his body heat at night and roll on to him and suck it up, like, and so well, he has to keep throwing me off and stuff.

    ALSO, I should note there is the small problem of my Ambien removal trauma causing me to have to fall asleep alone with my ears wide open, with NO ONE ELSE present and he has to wait until I am good and asleep before he can get into bed with me, so cuddling has to be scheduled and stuff.

    I remember having this problem when I first got married (also not on Ambien then) and he got all mad at me for sleeping on couches in bed until I had to get REALLY Graphic about keeping the self and the child safe from the angry ex spouse who would come home and like throw chairs and whatnot and it SUCKED. Then he was more understanding.

    I did some therapy over it then but man NOT NOW I plan to let time take its course and my body re-remember like... Things are fine.

    HE IS JUST A DARN PENNY PINCHER and it's "comparatively cold" in WV Yes.

    I can tell that long walk up the parking lot is gonna be GREAT in December. LOL.

    Anna
     

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    I think this peppermint thing I made is one of my best creations. I realize not everyone is a fan of peppermint vapes. A short, overnight steep is all it took for the tiny bit of fresh cream to settle down with the marshmallow and play nicely with the peppermint. Its minty and smooth and doesn't get old to me. Like I posted before, I didn't measure the sweetener though, just kept adding to taste till I liked it. I can replicate it again no problem. Fresh and cool on the inhale and a smooth creamy exhale with the mint still very present. A little mellower than Kringle's curse I think but really close that one. But mellower. Probably because I didn't use anything else like menthol or whatever "coolant" they use in theirs. Definitely a keeper and also something I could maybe add vanilla to if I wanted to for a completely different mint concoction. I know it worked with chocolate very well although I added some cheesecake to that recipe. Again, if anybody wanna give this a whirl, FA peppermint 6%, FA marshmallow 1%, capella fresh cream .5% and sweetener to taste. If you like peppermint vapes, I think you'll like this. And obviously, if you feel like its missing something, by all means tweak it.
     

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    Sorry to hear this.

    I’ve avoided any sort of corrective eye surgery for years because I did not trust it.

    I thought I might re-visit that decision at some point. Maybe not.

    I am really sorry @Territoo . I decided to have NO SURGERY upon my eyes, one of the more fragile parts of my body even though I now own the dread things called "projetcive" or like where the gradually like make things large or small and you gotta learn to focus somewhere.

    Thanks for your concern. @jwbnyc, I would definitely give strong thoughts before Lasik. I mean most do ok, except they get farsighted far sooner than they would normally. However, the flap only heals at the edges and a lot of people have problems, up to and including transplant. It also makes future surgery for cataracts more risky.
     

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    I made Folkart's Drowned Ice Cream about three weeks ago and tried it yesterday. That is one delicious juice!

    Ice Cream Drowned

    I made three small changes to the recipe. I only had TFA Double Chocolate Clear so subbed that and decided that it needed .5% of WS-23. I used .5% of CAP SS instead of the FW Sweetener he used. It is delicious and I NEVER expected to like a coffee e-liquid but I do think VT has nailed coffee flavors. It tastes like a not too sweet Frappuccino. He says it only needs a 7 day steep but I have to say that the 3 weeks steep did it no harm.

    @hittman, did you notice that Bull City has the VT Coffee Base now? I missed the Chef's sale a few weeks back so never got it ordered from them. This really is a great recipe.

    I was watching a British crime drama the other night and the detective bought Affogato for someone. I was happy to know what it was. :)
     
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    @hittman, did you notice that Bull City has the VT Coffee Base now? I missed the Chef's sale a few weeks back so never got it ordered from them. This really is a great recipe.

    I was watching a British crime drama the other night and the detective bought Affogato for someone. I was happy to know what it was. :)

    I didn’t see that. Thanks for letting me know. I kind of forgot about it.
     

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    I am really sorry @Territoo . I decided to have NO SURGERY upon my eyes, one of the more fragile parts of my body even though I now own the dread things called "projetcive" or like where the gradually like make things large or small and you gotta learn to focus somewhere.

    I had glasses since I was SUPER small and a squint (back before they fixed THAT with surgery because it also was cheaper an safer) and I do have to wonder.... a) that's unproven crud right there on your EYES who KNOWS what things will do long term? b) last I heard freaking anesthesia has the exact same risks as it always has.

    The husband does not like to snuggle.; He is outside a lot (smoker, outdoors person) it's probably FINE for him in here like, most of the time but he is coming IN. Also he did not just puke on himself. Also I bathe at like EARLY. I hate all the cold. Also he is dense like IDK a dense thing that retains heat and I actually DON"T want to gain the kind of weight that would make 70 degrees feel all balmy when it's still over 100 in Tucson like. I will adjust.

    The husband likes to snuggle on HIS schedule. He most emphatically does not make it cold so we can snuggle.; In fact, there is a sort of pillow barricade going down the bottom of the bed. Top to bottom.

    This is apparently because I CRAVE his body heat at night and roll on to him and suck it up, like, and so well, he has to keep throwing me off and stuff.

    ALSO, I should note there is the small problem of my Ambien removal trauma causing me to have to fall asleep alone with my ears wide open, with NO ONE ELSE present and he has to wait until I am good and asleep before he can get into bed with me, so cuddling has to be scheduled and stuff.

    I remember having this problem when I first got married (also not on Ambien then) and he got all mad at me for sleeping on couches in bed until I had to get REALLY Graphic about keeping the self and the child safe from the angry ex spouse who would come home and like throw chairs and whatnot and it SUCKED. Then he was more understanding.

    I did some therapy over it then but man NOT NOW I plan to let time take its course and my body re-remember like... Things are fine.

    HE IS JUST A DARN PENNY PINCHER and it's "comparatively cold" in WV Yes.

    I can tell that long walk up the parking lot is gonna be GREAT in December. LOL.

    Anna
    I believe it so your pennies he’s pinching.

    Don’t forget to call your doc.
     

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