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FranC

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    Well I've gotten more flavors put away. I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately I'm also seeing there's no way to avoid another case.I was going to put the additives with the vanillas but the overflow of creams is getting that spot. There's no other place for the additives and no other place for the teas and a couple other things. Lists are very messy at this point.Not looking forward to typing them out but it's the best way to see it clearly.
     

    NolaMel

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    Well I've gotten more flavors put away. I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately I'm also seeing here's no way to avoid another case.I was going to put the additives with the vanillas but the overflow of creams is getting that spot. There's no other place for the additives and no other place for the teas and a couple other things. Lists are very messy at this point.Not looking forward to typing them out but it's the best way to see it clearly.
    Last “remodel” I ended up with drinks and herby flavors in a shoebox. Now that it’s hot I’m ready to mix some boozy flavors again. Before I reorganize it all again, I’m going to sort them into categories and count. Maybe that’ll keep me from having to redo redo redo after a few orders. I need to sort them leaving spaces in each section for new flavors.
     

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    I hand wrote on my lists when I put away stuff the other day. I'll go back another time and retype them. I realized that I have typed my lists differently for each case. I guess when I typed the second one, I didn't remember how I did the first one. It's a constant battle keeping the cases organized.
     

    FranC

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    Last “remodel” I ended up with drinks and herby flavors in a shoebox. Now that it’s hot I’m ready to mix some boozy flavors again. Before I reorganize it all again, I’m going to sort them into categories and count. Maybe that’ll keep me from having to redo redo redo after a few orders. I need to sort them leaving spaces in each section for new flavors.
    LOL,the spaces I left for new flavors are full already.
     
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    I was trying to wait on a sale but unfortunately that didn't happen so I finally gave up and just ordered :p
    150ml of 100mg should last me awhile as i'm between 0 and 3mg :p mostly just doing 1.5 these days
    i'm not quite ready to give up nic completely (don't think I'll ever be)
    got some salt nic this time to play with so if I need/want to I can make higher levels for those times that I really need nic
    If you don't want to wait for sales; check out Heartland Vapes... they are routinely some of the least expensive I have found (@ $45/L, 100mg/mL). I find their basic nic to be clear, flavorless, and perfectly suitable for my vaping needs. They also offer nic salts too.

    If you want to try a smaller sample size (120mL); you can find those under the "DIY Sizes" tab.

    I used 32/24mg for a long time. I was able to step down to 20 and now to 12mg but honestly have been thinking about increasing it. Real life has been busy and kinda stressful and it seems like I'm vaping more and more. I'd rather increase my level and vape less. I have also been thinking about switching from 70vg/30pg to a higher pg level. It seems like I get a lot of mucus. Sorry if I grossed out anyone.
    I found myself with similar circumstances and did the same things. I upped my nic, lowered my VG, and switched to single coil MTL devices. My e-liquid consumption dropped from 15-20mL/day, to less than 3mL. Congestion, phlegm, and heavy-chest feeling, all went away.

    I still get my nicotine fix, and don't feel like I am on any sort of vape-diet (I still vape as much as I want). But, I no longer have a rig glued to my hand, and I feel much better. I also am going through my DIY supplies much more slowly. :thumb:

    I am not suggesting it is "the" answer for everyone; but, if you are thinking about it, it might be worth a try. :D

    I chain vape so I'd rather cut back on my nic
    I'd like to go lower on vg, i'm at 80% but anything less gets me coughing....not sure but might have slight reaction to pg
    Some folks, who have PG sensitivities, have found success using PEG400 in place of PG. Anna (@stols001), and I think(?) @Letitia are two that I can think of, off the top of my head.

    It might be worth looking into. :)
     

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    Lemon meringue tart
    mixed on 5-31, 4 day steep
    Total amount: 10ml (9.61g)
    Nicotine strength:: 50mg/ml
    PG/VG/H2O: 65/35/0

    - Nicotine base: 5ml (5.2g)
    - Zero PG portion: 0ml (0g)
    - Zero VG portion: 3.5ml (4.41g)
    - H2O portion: 0ml (0g)
    - lemon meringue tart VT - 6%: 0.6ml (0.62g)
    - lemon sicily - 6%: 0.6ml (0.62g)
    - yes, we cheesecake INW - 2%: 0.2ml (0.21g)
    - vanilla bean ice cream - 1%: 0.1ml (0.1g)

    Perfection. This will get even better the longer it steeps.. sooo good. Lemon is not overpowering in any way, and feels like it's at just the right %
     

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    I tortured myself with some typing. I typed out the list for my half case holding misc bakery flavors. As I was doing this I realized I have flavors I will never use such as Cap Caramel which I can't taste.I also have the TFA Banana nut bread and don't like banana vapes.Fa butterscotch and I don't like butterscotch.I'm thinking by the time I get done with this I'll have some flavors to piff.
     

    IDJoel

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    Last “remodel” I ended up with drinks and herby flavors in a shoebox. Now that it’s hot I’m ready to mix some boozy flavors again. Before I reorganize it all again, I’m going to sort them into categories and count. Maybe that’ll keep me from having to redo redo redo after a few orders. I need to sort them leaving spaces in each section for new flavors.
    I gave up on trying to categorize my stash, and went to a plain alphanumeric locator system.

    Now, as I get new flavors; they go to the next open slot, and the location is notated in my e-liquid calculator. When I mix, my location is displayed (box, row, and space), and I know exactly where to look. Straightforward... and no reorganizing required! :D:thumbs::D
     

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    If you don't want to wait for sales; check out Heartland Vapes... they are routinely some of the least expensive I have found (@ $45/L, 100mg/mL). I find their basic nic to be clear, flavorless, and perfectly suitable for my vaping needs. They also offer nic salts too.

    If you want to try a smaller sample size (120mL); you can find those under the "DIY Sizes" tab.


    I found myself with similar circumstances and did the same things. I upped my nic, lowered my VG, and switched to single coil MTL devices. My e-liquid consumption dropped from 15-20mL/day, to less than 3mL. Congestion, phlegm, and heavy-chest feeling, all went away.

    I still get my nicotine fix, and don't feel like I am on any sort of vape-diet (I still vape as much as I want). But, I no longer have a rig glued to my hand, and I feel much better. I also am going through my DIY supplies much more slowly. :thumb:

    I am not suggesting it is "the" answer for everyone; but, if you are thinking about it, it might be worth a try. :D


    Some folks, who have PG sensitivities, have found success using PEG400 in place of PG. Anna (@stols001), and I think(?) @Letitia are two that I can think of, off the top of my head.

    It might be worth looking into. :)
    thank you :) lol I have almost an entire gallon of pg to go through though

    and thanks but nicotine river was cheaper on salt nic
     

    FranC

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    Got my caps today for my 15ml bottles. Almost all my 15's take the same cap which is nice. Came across another one of those too tall 15ml flavors today. Gotta re-bottle that. I might as well bite the bullet and start another case as much as I hate too. Need to work on more tomorrow.
     

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    I’ve got a few of the too tall bottles from NR. I got the glamour chocolate today I ordered from gremlin. Now to dig through recipes to find the one I ordered it for. I need to mow first but hope to fit in another sft tasting later.
     

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    darn ya'll.... well my flavors no longer all fit into the little toolbox....I mean I have a second one but it's full of some premade juices I bought....and don't want to split my flavorings up into separate containers....ug ya'll suck and I still need more flavorings :lol: 124 flavors is just not enough... jesh what just a few months ago I only had maybe 20 flavors :pervy: ya'll are the worst :lol:
     
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    I have a box. Literally. Smaller flavor bottles are grouped on ziplock bags (Van & Choc, Fruits, Bakery, Additives, etc) while the larger bottles stand up in the bottom. Except for three flavors of huge bottles that you could hide a ProVari behind.
    Then there are two bigger boxes for Tobacco Extracting materials....
     

    FranC

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    I have a box. Literally. Smaller flavor bottles are grouped on ziplock bags (Van & Choc, Fruits, Bakery, Additives, etc) while the larger bottles stand up in the bottom. Except for three flavors of huge bottles that you could hide a ProVari behind.
    Then there are two bigger boxes for Tobacco Extracting materials....
    Speaking of extracts,I got mine today:) Thank you much:):)
     

    FranC

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    darn ya'll.... well my flavors no longer all fit into the little toolbox....I mean I have a second one but it's full of some premade juices I bought....and don't want to split my flavorings up into separate containers....ug ya'll suck and I still need more flavorings :lol: 124 flavors is just not enough... jesh what just a few months ago I only had maybe 20 flavors :pervy: ya'll are the worst :lol:
    Think of the fun your having:lol:
     

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