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    Probably one of the better milk flavors.(ooo is pretty hit and miss) I just dont find that many uses for a milk
    No I don't use plain milk a lot but I use the FLV Milk and Honey quite a bit.
     

    IDJoel

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    Whoops I thought it was a 5 pack of dividers but it's 15 so maybe I'll go with one. The notebook comes with 80 pages and an extra 80 so that will keep me busy for quite awhile.
    What kind of dividers... blank tab, or alphabetical? How are you thinking about organizing the binder (e.g. alphabetical by recipe name; random by flavor group; or ???)?

    Flavor notes could go, either strictly by concentrate name (alphabetical; regardless of brand). Or, by brand, then alphabetical. Or, even by flavor group.

    I think(?) how you want to sort, will dictate how many (and what type) of tabs you might want/need. :D
     

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    What kind of dividers... blank tab, or alphabetical? How are you thinking about organizing the binder (e.g. alphabetical by recipe name; random by flavor group; or ???)?

    Flavor notes could go, either strictly by concentrate name (alphabetical; regardless of brand). Or, by brand, then alphabetical. Or, even by flavor group.

    I think(?) how you want to sort, will dictate how many (and what type) of tabs you might want/need. :D
    I ordered blank tabs. I'm going to sort by recipes types. Cereal,Cheesecake, Cookie etc. It's not like I have a million recipes. Flavors sft's and notes probably sorted by flavor type.
     

    IDJoel

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    I ordered blank tabs. I'm going to sort by recipes types. Cereal,Cheesecake, Cookie etc. It's not like I have a million recipes. Flavors sft's and notes probably sorted by flavor type.
    There ya' go!:thumbs: It's all about making thing more convenient. And, if you decide it isn't working "as is" at some point down the road; you can change up the sort without having to rewrite. I love loose-leaf!:D
     

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    There ya' go!:thumbs: It's all about making thing more convenient. And, if you decide it isn't working "as is" at some point down the road; you can change up the sort without having to rewrite. I love loose-leaf!:D
    Me too and I haven't even got it yet.:lol:
     

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    Good luck getting it all organized. If I ordered all that stuff it would sit in the box for a year while I thought about organizing.
    LOL. It's just a small notebook and a set of dividers.
     

    IDJoel

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    Seriously think I'm going to love it. I know it's going to beat searching through my torn out pad pages for a dang recipe.
    I hope it works for you! :D

    I don't have the personal discipline to write longhand anymore. I would be a complete mess without my e-liquid calculator! It keeps my recipes, recipe notes, ingredient inventory, ingredient location, ingredient shopping list, and concentrate notes. All in one place. An, all immediately available.:thumb:
    Good luck getting it all organized. If I ordered all that stuff it would sit in the box for a year while I thought about organizing.
    :lol::lol::lol:

    You sound like me. OCD + procrastination really sucks! I'm great at concept and creation. It is the execution that I keep tripping over:facepalm:
    :D:laugh::laugh::laugh::D
     
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    I hope it works for you! :D

    I don't have the personal discipline to write longhand anymore. I would be a complete mess without my e-liquid calculator! It keeps my recipes, recipe notes, ingredient inventory, ingredient location, ingredient shopping list, and concentrate notes. All in one place. An, all immediately available.:thumb:

    :lol::lol::lol:

    You sound like me. OCD + procrastination really sucks! I'm great at concept and creation. It is the execution that I keep tripping over:facepalm:
    :D:laugh::laugh::laugh::D
    Maybe because I came to computer land late in life. I started to put recipes on Google drive but found I really prefer that recipe to be written and right in front of me when I'm mixing.
     

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    The only mixing I have done this week is playing with HIC's Heart of Andes. I have made six or eight testers, changing small things. It is better with another cream, and I do like it with 1.5% on most of the flavors. Also, I like INW Shisha Vanilla better than FA Vanilla Bourbon - it is creamier and this recipe needs to be creamy, IMO. I have three more testers to try and will post my opinionated results. :D
     

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    Maybe because I came to computer land late in life. I started to put recipes on Google drive but found I really prefer that recipe to be written and right in front of me when I'm mixing.
    And that is certainly fair.:) I happen to mix on the breakfast bar, and just set my laptop up on one corner. its footprint is smaller than a 3-ring binder.

    My biggest problem with paper (hard copies) is I am always changing things. Batch size, nic level, PG/VG ratio, and "a little more of this; and a little less of that" kinda thing. I would have so many scribbles on a sheet, or multiple copies of the same recipe, that it isn't funny.

    Using the software, I can instantly re-figure quantities, note changes and results, and always return to square one. Also, instead of having to create multiple sheets (for new recipes, and new ingredients) it is all integrated. So, when I add a new recipe that contains one or more be ingredients; the ingredients are created as part of the process of recipe creation. Click on "add to shopping cart" and that is done too.

    However, it is just the system that works best for me.:D
     

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    @IDJoel

    Have you mixed the Pink Kiwi yet? I am vaping it now but for my tastes I am either going to lower the Pink Guava % or increase the Dragon Fruit. It is not a bad mix but once in a while I get an odd bitter taste. It is not a heavy mix either and I can't help but think it needs something else.....suggestions?

    :)
     

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    The only mixing I have done this week is playing with HIC's Heart of Andes. I have made six or eight testers, changing small things. It is better with another cream, and I do like it with 1.5% on most of the flavors. Also, I like INW Shisha Vanilla better than FA Vanilla Bourbon - it is creamier and this recipe needs to be creamy, IMO. I have three more testers to try and will post my opinionated results. :D
    I have been researching flavor pairings and drink recipes an saw this combo and thought of you.
    I think in drink form it is called 'Boston Side Car'. It also has another name that is the same recipe but uses lemon I think.

    It uses Orange flavoring or a mix of two may be good, brandy and light rum with lemon or lime your choice. It just sounded like a fast easy type of mix. Don't know how you feel about orange but thought I'd give it a shot.

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    @FranC

    I also saw a possible cookie recipe that uses Orange and cranberry --something like 4% orange or a mix of two together along with 2% cranberry.

    Just spending time looking at flavor pairings and getting some good ideas.

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    @NolaMel

    Thought I was gonna leave ya out huh? LOL
    I saw a version of a type of Martini mix....could possibly be a Hollywood type.
    Vodka
    Blackberrry
    Raspberry
    Pineapple.
    My thoughts are something like 4-5% of vodka, a raspberry and blackberry maybe 3 % each or to your taste and a little pineapple to offset the berries- probably around 1% or so. Whatyathink?

    :)
     

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    Thought I was gonna leave ya out huh? LOL
    I saw a version of a type of Martini mix....could possibly be a Hollywood type.
    Vodka
    Blackberrry
    Raspberry
    Pineapple.
    My thoughts are something like 4-5% of vodka, a raspberry and blackberry maybe 3 % each or to your taste and a little pineapple to offset the berries- probably around 1% or so. Whatyathink?

    :)
    Sounds like something to try!
     

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