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    OK,I braved the cold out to the freezer and think I probably have enough nic but I'm not great at figuring it out. I did it once but have no idea.So I have
    5 120ml bottles of 60mg
    6 60ml bottles of 60mg
    1 liter 100mg
    2 4oz bottles 100mg

    Gotta keep in mind I'm 71.

    As for consumption I feel I've been vaping more than normal lately.Haven't used my small tanks much so the daily consumption there has been close to nil. I've been pretty much just sucking down my 2 carto tanks and filling the reg size carto tanks 2 times a day each.

    Also I vape 6mg.
     

    Sugar_and_Spice

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    OK,I braved the cold out to the freezer and think I probably have enough nic but I'm not great at figuring it out. I did it once but have no idea.So I have
    5 120ml bottles of 60mg
    6 60ml bottles of 60mg
    1 liter 100mg
    2 4oz bottles 100mg

    Gotta keep in mind I'm 71.

    As for consumption I feel I've been vaping more than normal lately.Haven't used my small tanks much so the daily consumption there has been close to nil. I've been pretty much just sucking down my 2 carto tanks and filling the reg size carto tanks 2 times a day each.

    Also I vape 6mg.
    Can't figure how to do a short url to Mikes calculator I have stored.....
    so starting with the 100mg you have a total of 1240 ml of 100mg This will last 5.66 years if you use 6mg and 10ml of juice each day.

    For the 60ml you have a total of 960ml of 60mg . This will last 2.63 years if you use 6mg and 10 ml of juice each day.

    :)
     

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    I keep all my flavors in boxes that I order. They are all 30 ml bottles so it keeps them easily in alphabetical order not by manufacture. For staying on top of flavors I need to order, I log into wizard labs and stick everything I need to order in my cart but not order and log out. If I get a decent list I put in an order. I make sure I start to put in my cart when I reach 1/4 left in bottle.
     

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    NotSoMini

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    I have had RF Aged Bourbon Cream just about since I started mixing and never used it. It is the only RF flavor I have. I came upon a recipe called Truckin Bourbon Cream by VapinTrucker on ATF that I really like — Truckin Bourbon cream. I did swap out the LB Vanilla Ice Cream but I did not note what with — either FA or OoO but more than likely FA but any ice cream should work. I may try adding a little FA Oak Wood to is and even FA Whiskey and JF Dulce De Leche.
     

    FranC

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    Can't figure how to do a short url to Mikes calculator I have stored.....
    so starting with the 100mg you have a total of 1240 ml of 100mg This will last 5.66 years if you use 6mg and 10ml of juice each day.

    For the 60ml you have a total of 960ml of 60mg . This will last 2.63 years if you use 6mg and 10 ml of juice each day.

    :)
    I do know I normally don't vape more than 5ml so I can double that. Maybe 6ml but no more.
     

    FranC

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    I have had RF Aged Bourbon Cream just about since I started mixing and never used it. It is the only RF flavor I have. I came upon a recipe called Truckin Bourbon Cream by VapinTrucker on ATF that I really like — Truckin Bourbon cream. I did swap out the LB Vanilla Ice Cream but I did not note what with — either FA or OoO but more than likely FA but any ice cream should work. I may try adding a little FA Oak Wood to is and even FA Whiskey and JF Dulce De Leche.
    Wrote that one down. I have HS Ice Cream coming in my order.
     

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    I do know I normally don't vape more than 5ml so I can double that. Maybe 6ml but no more.
    I was only estimating so I could give you a starting point. Looks like you have a lot of nic especially if you use half of what I put down. So somewhere in the neighborhood of close to 16 years give or take.
    (Again estimating due to unknown events like spills, mixes you dump, etc. lol)
    :)
     
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    FranC

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    I was only estimating so I could give you a starting point. Looks like you have a lot of nic especially if you use half of what I put down. So somewhere in the neighborhood of close to 16 years give or take.

    :)
    Yes.so I can happily cross that of the might need list. Except I don't have a might need list.............
     

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    I finally got 240 ml of cc base mixed and in the steep box! Tomorrow will be desperation mixing, as I am about out of anything I love. And, of course they’ll need to steeeeeep. Silver lining, maybe it’ll make me vape up my less favorite mixes and clear some space out. I have way too many partial bottles.
     

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    I finally got 240 ml of cc base mixed and in the steep box! Tomorrow will be desperation mixing, as I am about out of anything I love. And, of course they’ll need to steeeeeep. Silver lining, maybe it’ll make me vape up my less favorite mixes and clear some space out. I have way too many partial bottles.
    Funny thing but I do too:lol:
     

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    Funny thing but I do too:lol:
    I needed to get to this point evidently... I found a few ADVs mixed in there, and 30 ml ( ty vape fairy) of cc base that is ready to vape that had fallen behind the box. Also a partial bottle of my very first diy (April 18)... a blueberry/peach/strawberry that @Letitia created out of my limited inventory. It seems like I’ve been mixing longer...shows me how slippery the rabbit hole slope is around here!!!!

    Tomorrow’s task is to mix something with the granola. And make at least 60 ml of cereal bar.
     

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    I can't think of anything else except to check my fav flavors and I'm pretty sure I'm good there. Of course there's pv's also and I think I'm good there. I even have one modern one thanks to Hitt.:)
    Dont worry my friend. I got you covered on anything but a carto
     

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    Sorting by flavor type has worked for me and I'll probably stick with that. I have written down what's in each category but still have to look for the one I'm after. I think I'll use Hitt's method of a map for each case which should eliminate sorting.
    Fran, a simple locator system would make finding ingredients a snap, and eliminate future reorganizing unnecessary too.

    Since you are using the nail polish cases, I would consider something like:
    -- Identify each box (perhaps by letter: "A," "B," "C," etc.)
    -- Then, identify each slot (numerical: 1 through 60, or however many spaces each case has)
    This can be done with a label maker, decals, or even a Sharpy marker. Whatever is convenient, and easy to read.

    Then, you can easily add the location, to however you like to record your flavors. By flavor type/group, manufacturer, or however. As new flavors are added, you just insert them into the next available slot, and add it to your list. No reshuffling. And, no re-writing lists. The locator system tells you exactly where it is at. (And, you don't have to learn a new "system.") :)
    Keeping track of quantities hadn't really occurred to me. Its a good idea.
    Hitt, I don't know how you keep records (on paper, or on computer).

    But, if by computer; there are at least a few e-liquid calculators, that will automatically track inventory for you. You input quantity as you buy (or estimate, if you already have existing on-hands). Then, the software automatically deducts the appropriate amount, each time you make a recipe. Usually, you can set "threshold" alarms/alerts, that will notify you when it is time to order more. Programs like @HotRod19579's Juice Calculator (free), Juice Grinder (inventory tracking available with paid "donation"), and I think(?) @Scubabatdan's spreadsheet calculator, are just a few examples.

    If, you are like Fran, and prefer to keep paper records; I used to use the following simple method. It is not automatic. Nor is it as precise as the e-liquid calculators. But, it got the job done, without much fuss.

    -- Anytime I grabbed a concentrate, and was concerned that it was low, I would put a small circle next to the name on my inventory sheet (in pencil; so it could later be easily erased).
    Then, when I went to place an order, I could quickly scan down the list, and see what I was low on.
    -- Once I built, placed, and paid for the order, before I logged off the ordering session; I would use the electronic receipt to go back and place an "X" in each circle (again; in pencil) of each ordered ingredient. (Doing this from the receipt, cut down on miss-marks of flavors, I was waffling on ordering. Marking ones I eventually skipped, or not marking ones I actually ordered.)
    -- Finally, when the order was delivered; I would erase each "X'd" circle, as I unpacked, verified, and put away each ingredient. This kept the inventory current, and alerted me to any miss-ship/no-ship problems, that required followup.

    Using this method, I could tell at a glance, what needed to be ordered, what was already on order, and what was good for the time being. Though... it did depend on me, making that first mark, when I thought it was low... so, it wasn't foolproof.:facepalm: :laugh::laugh::laugh:
     

    FranC

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    Fran, a simple locator system would make finding ingredients a snap, and eliminate future reorganizing unnecessary too.

    Since you are using the nail polish cases, I would consider something like:
    -- Identify each box (perhaps by letter: "A," "B," "C," etc.)
    -- Then, identify each slot (numerical: 1 through 60, or however many spaces each case has)
    This can be done with a label maker, decals, or even a Sharpy marker. Whatever is convenient, and easy to read.

    Then, you can easily add the location, to however you like to record your flavors. By flavor type/group, manufacturer, or however. As new flavors are added, you just insert them into the next available slot, and add it to your list. No reshuffling. And, no re-writing lists. The locator system tells you exactly where it is at. (And, you don't have to learn a new "system.") :)

    Hitt, I don't know how you keep records (on paper, or on computer).

    But, if by computer; there are at least a few e-liquid calculators, that will automatically track inventory for you. You input quantity as you buy (or estimate, if you already have existing on-hands). Then, the software automatically deducts the appropriate amount, each time you make a recipe. Usually, you can set "threshold" alarms/alerts, that will notify you when it is time to order more. Programs like @HotRod19579's Juice Calculator (free), Juice Grinder (inventory tracking available with paid "donation"), and I think(?) @Scubabatdan's spreadsheet calculator, are just a few examples.

    If, you are like Fran, and prefer to keep paper records; I used to use the following simple method. It is not automatic. Nor is it as precise as the e-liquid calculators. But, it got the job done, without much fuss.

    -- Anytime I grabbed a concentrate, and was concerned that it was low, I would put a small circle next to the name on my inventory sheet (in pencil; so it could later be easily erased).
    Then, when I went to place an order, I could quickly scan down the list, and see what I was low on.
    -- Once I built, placed, and paid for the order, before I logged off the ordering session; I would use the electronic receipt to go back and place an "X" in each circle (again; in pencil) of each ordered ingredient. (Doing this from the receipt, cut down on miss-marks of flavors, I was waffling on ordering. Marking ones I eventually skipped, or not marking ones I actually ordered.)
    -- Finally, when the order was delivered; I would erase each "X'd" circle, as I unpacked, verified, and put away each ingredient. This kept the inventory current, and alerted me to any miss-ship/no-ship problems, that required followup.

    Using this method, I could tell at a glance, what needed to be ordered, what was already on order, and what was good for the time being. Though... it did depend on me, making that first mark, when I thought it was low... so, it wasn't foolproof.:facepalm: :laugh::laugh::laugh:
    As always it will take a minute or two to get that through my head
     

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