Random DIY mixing and More

[IDJoel]

I'm glad you got the Stixx Tea. Now you can tell me about it. I got 3 baccys. Looked at the tea but didn't want to spend the money not knowing anything about it.

The Pink Guava is a really good flavor.

They are all a crap-shoot for me; but I was on a buying binge. (See what happens when you deprive yourself too long!)

I will make the Stixx my first testers.

Cross your fingers!

 

[FranC]

They are all a crap-shoot for me; but I was on a buying binge. (See what happens when you deprive yourself too long!)

I will make the Stixx my first testers.

Cross your fingers!

Fingers and toes crossed as we speak......LOL. I have a great curiosity about the Whiskey Cavendish also. I do have that coming but you have yours in hand

 

[FranC]

Tracking updated. NR expected Monday afternoon when the mail arrives.

 

[IDJoel]

Dang. I still have that and I still haven't used it.

Sorry for the late reply to an older post (I'm working my way backwards)... but the TFA Vanilla Bean Gelato is my go-to for any recipe that calls for TFA VBIC. I find it a touch lighter, and less likely to overtake the rest of the recipe, so it has served me well.

If you are wanting a true "thick" mouthfeel; stick with the VBIC. Otherwise, give the Gelato a try, if you already have it in your stash.

 

[IDJoel]

Fingers and toes crossed as we speak......LOL. I have a great curiosity about the Whiskey Cavendish also. I do have that coming but you have yours in hand

Yes Ma'am. I promise to get that mixed up tomorrow (today?) if I can get my sorry self to bed. This self deprivation has left me with a jones worse than a bag of potato chips... I can't stop at just one!


So, with that, I will sign off now. And, hopefully(???), my next post will be to report that they are mixed.

Hold my feet to the fire; `cause I need some accountability.

 

[FranC]

Sorry for the late reply to an older post (I'm working my way backwards)... but the TFA Vanilla Bean Gelato is my go-to for any recipe that calls for TFA VBIC. I find it a touch lighter, and less likely to overtake the rest of the recipe, so it has served me well.

If you are wanting a true "thick" mouthfeel; stick with the VBIC. Otherwise, give the Gelato a try, if you already have it in your stash.

I remembered!! Just subbed the Gelato in a mix calling for VBIC

 

[FranC]

Yes Ma'am. I promise to get that mixed up tomorrow (today?) if I can get my sorry self to bed. This self deprivation has left me with a jones worse than a bag of potato chips... I can't stop at just one!


So, with that, I will sign off now. And, hopefully(???), my next post will be to report that they are mixed.

Hold my feet to the fire; `cause I need some accountability.

I'll be waiting

 

[FranC]

Exactly what is this mouth feel you all speak of? Are you drinking your e-juice?

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

I am back among the land of the living... I have finished my reorganization. As promised here are a few photos of what 369 concentrates look like, when a basic, no-nonsense, inventory control system is applied:
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The desiginators are based on box (number), row (alphabet), position (number; left to right). So "1-B-07;" is telling me the concentrate is located in box #1, in row B (the second row), seventh bottle from the left (which happens to be TFA Brown Sugar).

Each box is only 12" W x 12" D x 3" H. That means all my concentrates take up less than 1 cubic foot of space

The only "sorting" that was done was by bottle size. But, because of the locator system, I will never have to rearrange, and I can always place my hands on any given bottle in less than 5 seconds.

Total cost of materials was less than $30.


As a side note: I seem to be 50 pages behind in this thread. I ask for your patience, kindness, and understanding, as I try to catch up.

Good job Joel. You have visually shown us just how a relational database works for storage/operations on computers. It's one thing to know how it works, quite another to actually see it. Whew!!! Bet you are glad it's over and never have to wonder again, 'now where is....'

Congrats.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Has anyone gotten VT blueberry milkshake? Does it have a putrid smell to it? Mine does and am so tempted to pour it down the drain, but thought maybe I should ask first. Even if its suppose to smell that way, I am not sure if I can get past that.

 

[dobroeutro]

A little late but as promised...

A modified version of Marzi's Fez by Kinnikinnick on ELR...

"My" Marzi's Fez
Turkish Blended (Hangsen) 7%
Marzipan (FA) 1.5%
tobacco Absolute Garuda (INW) .5% (Optional or to taste)

Nutty Highway
Highway (Hangsen) 7%
*Nut Mix (FA) 1.25%
Tobacco Absolute Garuda (INW) .5% (Optional or to taste)

*or whatever nut flavoring you like. I've used Pistachio & Toasted Almond (TFA), Butter Pecan & Hazelnut (FW), Hazelnut & Cream & Roasted Pecans & Cream (WF) @ 2% or so with good results. YRMV...

Age 3 - 4 weeks...

 

[FranC]

Has anyone gotten VT blueberry milkshake? Does it have a putrid smell to it? Mine does and am so tempted to pour it down the drain, but thought maybe I should ask first. Even if its suppose to smell that way, I am not sure if I can get past that.

I think @hittman has it.

 

[FranC]

A little late but as promised...

A modified version of Marzi's Fez by Kinnikinnick on ELR...

"My" Marzi's Fez
Turkish Blended (Hangsen) 7%
Marzipan (FA) 1.5%
Tobacco Absolute Garuda (INW) .5% (Optional or to taste)

Nutty Highway
Highway (Hangsen) 7%
*Nut Mix (FA) 1.25%
Tobacco Absolute Garuda (INW) .5% (Optional or to taste)

*or whatever nut flavoring you like. I've used Pistachio & Toasted Almond (TFA), Butter Pecan & Hazelnut (FW), Hazelnut & Cream & Roasted Pecans & Cream (WF) @ 2% or so with good results. YRMV...

Age 3 - 4 weeks...

Thank you much

 

[DaveP]

Good job Joel. You have visually shown us just how a relational database works for storage/operations on computers. It's one thing to know how it works, quite another to actually see it. Whew!!! Bet you are glad it's over and never have to wonder again, 'now where is....'

Congrats.

Love it! Joel did implement a search engine in his design. Back in the late 80s and up into the early 2000's or so I used to design and implement Dbase applications on the side for local businesses.

 

[dobroeutro]

Ran across an interesting, to me anyway, WIP recipe by Pro_Vapes on ELR. Made a few modifications & whipped this up this am...

Italian Cream Cake
Butter Pecan (FW) 3%
Angel Cake SC (WF) 2%
Italian Cream (Hangsen) 1.25%
Yellow Cake (FW) 1.25%
Vanilla Cupcake (CAP) 1.2%
Butter Cream Frosting SC (WF) 1%
Almond (FA) .8%
Coconut (FA) .75%

I imagine it will need some adjustments, but I like the idea...

 

[PJReid]

Exactly what is this mouth feel you all speak of? Are you drinking your e-juice?

It is like the difference I described in my mini cream review yesterday. The thick, dense mouth feel comes from the VTA Sweet Cream, which really isn't sweet. FLV Cream is medium in the mouth feel department, at least at 1%. FA Cream Fresh/Fresh Cream has some nice body.

 

[hittman]

Has anyone gotten VT blueberry milkshake? Does it have a putrid smell to it? Mine does and am so tempted to pour it down the drain, but thought maybe I should ask first. Even if its suppose to smell that way, I am not sure if I can get past that.

I’ve been using it for a couple weeks. I let the single flavor tester steep for two weeks. The blueberry was a little light for me so I added 2-3% tfa blueberry extra. I like it.

 

[PJReid]

@IDJoel - fabulous job on the organization. Kudos!!!!!!

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

I’ve been using it for a couple weeks. I let the single flavor tester steep for two weeks. The blueberry was a little light for me so I added 2-3% tfa blueberry extra. I like it.

Ok, but does it smell horrid like something is rotten? I am getting a horrible smell from my bottle. Worse than sour milk, so I need to know if I got a bum bottle. Or is suppose to smell like that?

Thanks

 

[FranC]

It is like the difference I described in my mini cream review yesterday. The thick, dense mouth feel comes from the VTA Sweet Cream, which really isn't sweet. FLV Cream is medium in the mouth feel department, at least at 1%. FA Cream Fresh/Fresh Cream has some nice body.

Yes,I know what you mean but vapor is vapor. It's really a heavier taste perception but I guess mouth feel is shorter