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I got my taxes done and since I haven't gotten a stimulus check yet, I'm getting a refund. I'll probably have to pay it back if the check does arrive. I also got through to the IRS, after three days of trying to call. I got sent a $700 bill with a threat to levy based on last year's taxes. Come to find out, my daughter didn't qualify for Obamacare last year, despite only working 10 hours a week as a student and me on disability. Instead of explaining it, they just sent a tax bill last March, but I couldn't contest then because the phone lines were shut down due to the lockdown. No further communication until this levy notice. I managed to set up a payment plan to stop the levy, but I'm peeved about the bill. Furthermore, my daughter couldn't even get on Obamacare this year without paying $350/month. And that is as an independent file. I've told her to apply for Medicaid, but she's been turned down in the past because she wasn't pregnant or had kids. A girl can get covered if she gets knocked up, but not if she goes to school. Does anybody else see something wrong with this picture?
I'm really hoping for better days for you. It seems to keep coming doesn't it. I was going to do my taxes but I remembered I'm waiting on some forms for son's college stuff. The rest is all together in a file but I'll have to wait for those forms. I think I read the IRS won't start processing taxes until February.
 

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You better double the flavors on another wishlist. Might have a bigger stimulus coming.
Fran, if/when that happens, I will order so many flavors I will have to build a new shelf just for them ;)
But... keep in mind that also means I will be posting many many recipes.
 

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    I'm really hoping for better days for you. It seems to keep coming doesn't it. I was going to do my taxes but I remembered I'm waiting on some forms for son's college stuff. The rest is all together in a file but I'll have to wait for those forms. I think I read the IRS won't start processing taxes until February.

    Right, the eyes and the contacts, the car, and now the IRS. However, I consider myself blessed. I've been in much worse states...unemployed, empty bank account, and foreclosed and evicted from my home. This is a cakewalk compared to then. I've got reliable income, healthcare coverage that covers most of my meds at a reasonable cost. I've actually got backup transportation if my car breaks down. My old pickup truck runs well but is worth nothing in trade in, except for scrap. It's got a new motor, but no one considers that. I mainly use it to transport my lawnmower to and from storage every time I have to mow. (I don't have a garage.) I have a daughter who is doing well in school and is healthy. Again, I am blessed.
     

    Koolkiz

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    Can you taste the peach?
    I haven't tried it yet! I can taste sweetness in my vapes but that is all. The tobacco flavors do not taste sweet. I know I should say "screw it" and just mix unflavored since I cannot define what I'm really tasting. :) (besides sweet, sour, hot and salty).
     

    FranC

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    Help... it seems most of the flavors I got are not listed on my usual sources... I need % for solo flavors:
    TFA Acai, DX Peanut butter
    VT Pudding base
    WF Banana puree, Bavarian cream
    OOO Pie crust
    This is for single flavor tests so go high (I will adjust later for recipes)
    Even as a solo I’d go with 1% on the Acai. Pie crust 3%, Pb 5%,pudding 5%
     

    FranC

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    I haven't tried it yet! I can taste sweetness in my vapes but that is all. The tobacco flavors do not taste sweet. I know I should say "screw it" and just mix unflavored since I cannot define what I'm really tasting. :) (besides sweet, sour, hot and salty).
    Would make sense to do the unflavored and save the flavors for when you can taste them?
     

    Skeebo

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    Help... it seems most of the flavors I got are not listed on my usual sources... I need % for solo flavors:
    TFA Acai, DX Peanut butter
    VT Pudding base
    WF Banana puree, Bavarian cream
    OOO Pie crust
    This is for single flavor tests so go high (I will adjust later for recipes)

    Banana Puree in a mix 1.5 to 3%. SFT 4%
     

    newyork13

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    Yeah, I do think it’s the cinnamon I don’t like. Just don’t like it but I thought I would since I’ve heard so many people say it’s their ADV.
    I've always found cinnamon in vapes very irritating. Now in cookies or cakes or pies, that's something else.
     

    newyork13

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    You’ve got that right. It takes a lot of work to put together a review. Not to mention a week minimum for testing.
    I like that you do a week minimum testing.
    One of the things about reviews which I've come to dislike is that the reviewer doesn't live with the device for very long. So, such as my VooPoo mods, which vape well off the bat, but leak for me with some usage. A quick review will sound great. But, a week or two of usage and some of the negatives become apparent.
     

    hittman

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    I like that you do a week minimum testing.
    One of the things about reviews which I've come to dislike is that the reviewer doesn't live with the device for very long. So, such as my VooPoo mods, which vape well off the bat, but leak for me with some usage. A quick review will sound great. But, a week or two of usage and some of the negatives become apparent.

    That’s why I do at least a week. Usually a little longer. I’ve had some seeping with the pnp coils myself. Especially if you let them sit unused. However, many devices seep a little if you let them sit unused. My problem is that I have 12-14 devices in rotation so not all get used each day. This is the case right now where I’ve received five kits at the same time for review.
     

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    I like that you do a week minimum testing.
    One of the things about reviews which I've come to dislike is that the reviewer doesn't live with the device for very long. So, such as my VooPoo mods, which vape well off the bat, but leak for me with some usage. A quick review will sound great. But, a week or two of usage and some of the negatives become apparent.

    I also don't like when every review has the same glowing things "I love it!" when obviously some mods or pods are better than others. I want to know the "cons" of a unit and if it's really good or if I should pass. I guess a reviewer wouldn't last long if they panned free products but I just want honest reviews and hittman does it.
     

    NolaMel

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    I ordered 100ml of custard premium today. I have to say, it has probably been my number one subbed flavor in a lot of recipes. One of my favorite recipes called English Custard by Diketones Smiketones will finally be mixed as intended. Yay...
    Recipe please? I tried to find it on ELR and ATF unsuccessfully.
     
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    Skeebo

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    Recipe please? I tried to find it on ELR and ATF unsuccessfully.

    I was wrong about it being one of the recipes I have that requires custard premium. This is the original recipe.

    English Custard by Diketones Smiketones
    Cotton Candy TFA .5%
    Legendary Custard Mol 5%
    Milk SC WF 1.5% (can also sub Milk FA 1.5%)
    Super Sweet Cap .25%
    Vanilla Custard CAP 2%
    Vanilla Swirl TFA 3%
    Yes, We Cheesecake INW 1.5%

    Supposed to be good at 7 days but I prefer it at 4 weeks.
     

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