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[Rat2chat2]

I really have to get some kind of better organization

I know I go a little overboard with organizing. I have a pretty big toolbox with lots of trays and containers that really helps me to organize. But then again. . . my spice cabinet is alphabetized.

 

[Zazie]

Ha! Already in the blog (@Skeebo posted it on February 20). Good. Saves me the trouble of adding it.

 

[Rat2chat2]

Saves me the trouble of adding it.

I took a look at your blog and it is quite impressive, to say the least. Everyone must really appreciate your effort. I imagine it is a lot to keep up with.

 

[englishmick]

Do you have TFA Smooth? It will help to cut down harshness and throat hit. If you have it add a couple drops to your mix. Test. Add a little at a time as needed.

Alternatively, adding a cream or two will help to smooth out the rough edges.

I used TFA Smooth a lot when I started mixing, based on various recommendations. Not recently though, and I don't recall ever trying the same recipe with and without Smooth to see what the difference was. I still have a bottle of it. From what I've read it seems to be used for the same purpose as Marshmallow, which I've been using a bit recently. Are there differences between the two?

 

[Rat2chat2]

Enjoy your day! ​

 

[charlie1465]

Out of the blue, my tablet died on me. It would overheat while charging and then quit charging. I tried changing chargers but that didn't work. Tech support at Samsung wasn't helpful, they put me on hold then hung up on me even before they would tell me the cost to send it in to be looked at. Oh well, it was like over 2 years old anyway. I just ordered a new tablet from Amazon for $250. I'll get it on Tuesday. In the meantime, I'm stuck posting with my phone.

I always post on my phone x

 

[charlie1465]

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Good morning.

 

[hittman]

Good morning mixers. Starting a new work week. I actually feel pretty rested. I worked some more on my next review last night. It needs to be posted this week. I think the boss is leaving again later in the week for California. His wife returns here next month so that will be the end of his trips for the year.

 

[FranC]

Back then I didn’t buy much. It was later that I started stockpiling hardware. One of these days I really have to get some kind of better organization in place instead of throwing a bunch of random stuff in a box and writing a list.

You could open a store.

 

[FranC]

Good morning.

Good morning, Charlie

 

[FranC]

Good morning random folks Have you any plans today?

 

[hittman]

You could open a store.

I’m aware of that. At some point I’m going to have to stop collecting and let some stuff go.

 

[Territoo]

I’m aware of that. At some point I’m going to have to stop collecting and let some stuff go.

I thought you were going to open up a museum.

 

[FranC]

I’m aware of that. At some point I’m going to have to stop collecting and let some stuff go.

That would make sense. You probably have a lot of stuff you’ll never use again.

 

[FranC]

Looking over my written recipes and realized I wrote one recipe with no fruit at all. I’m not sure if I should add fruit or mix as I wrote it.

 

[FranC]

Looking over my written recipes and realized I wrote one recipe with no fruit at all. I’m not sure if I should add fruit or mix as I wrote it.

I will mix as written. I know the right recipes can be good with no fruit. I can always add if needed.

 

[FranC]

Productive so far, little house stuff done, shower done and got my last coffee. It’s almost time to procrastinate about mixing,

 

[ShowMeTwice]

I used TFA Smooth a lot when I started mixing, based on various recommendations. Not recently though, and I don't recall ever trying the same recipe with and without Smooth to see what the difference was. I still have a bottle of it. From what I've read it seems to be used for the same purpose as Marshmallow, which I've been using a bit recently. Are there differences between the two?

Yes. The big difference is TFA Smooth has Triacetin in it. Over time Triacetin will cloud and crack plastic tanks. Same thing with FA MTS Wizard, which does the very same thing as Smooth.

Either one of those (besides reducing harshness) can also help to blend (versus layer) flavors in a mix. Nearly any sweetener, when used imperceptibility, can help to do the same (blend).

My preference is to use a cream, a vanilla, a custard or a marshmallow (many times a combination of) to take the edge off a harsh mix. Those will also thicken, and enhance, nearly any mix.

Some fruits are harsh. Using another, complimentary, non harsh fruit flavor will help to minimize harshness.

Using a higher VG ratio, and/or lower nic mg, will also reduce harshness.

Some confuse harshness with throat hit. Some like a strong TH while others don't.

Wayne at DIY or Die has an excellent webpage, and video, on the topic. Why is My Ejuice Harsh? (Updated) - DIY OR DIE Vaping

@Zazie can you please add this to the Tips section. Thank you muchly!

 

[DavidOck]

Merry Monday, mixers.

Rain While not quite as much as they guessed (at least here), a bit over 4/10ths overnight.

So today's plan is to watch the grass grow While coffee and vape, of course!

 

[FranC]

Two mixes down. Taking a little vape break and making labels.