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NolaMel

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It's been so long for me that I couldn't remember. I use to buy cartons at the Coast Guard PX in Miami for $18.50 a carton.
In Kentucky in the early 80’s, $0.50 a pack, $4.50 a carton. Of course, no tobacco taxes. That makes me feel reaaaally old all of a sudden :eek:
 

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sheesh the last few years I was smoking (2011) I would find a deal (a coupon on them) for $50-$55 a cartoon. I would buy 7-8 cartons or sometimes all they had. Go home and stash them telling myself I bought enough for 12-14 weeks. If I got down to less than 2 cartons I would be on the prowl for a deal again. I loved cigs and I hated them
 
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The filter is from McMaster Carr and it is 5 Macrons.
It's spelled microns... not perfect but I think that would work. You have to be patient... will take awhile to "press" that. It will be good but might clog coils/wicks if you are willing to go there. I am no authority on this (have never actually done NETs) but have studied this for a long time and very interested.
 

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I think I generally paid about 4 bucks for a pack. Unless I bought something fancy like American Spirits.
Here in CA, cheap cigs are $8... spirits are close to $11. Crazy thing is filter "cigarillos" are $2 a pack (somehow they got around the tax thing)
 

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Hey, I just ordered another Kroma-Z and a bunch of coils from HC.
:thumb: You can get extra pods from Innokin store (as far as I know... as many as you want and only $3 shipping)
They also come with the 0.3 ohm coils extra (hint hint... if you don't want those I will swoop them up) I like the 0.8 but have also found I live the 0.3 too.
 

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@ShowMeTwice , thank you for the tips on strawberry. I'm one of those who is slightly "strawberry blind" and love strawberry (and jam) in real life. Have read many suggestions and what you just posted seems to sum it all up completely (copied and pasted)... thank you. Making a BCF order soon and will keep those in mind.
 

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After over two day, my bottles are finally dry. I need to make some sort of way for them to dry upside down... on the side takes too long (have already got a few ideas on that... after all I am an "okie" ;) )
Drill holes in a 2/4 or 2/8. A little wood glue, insert wooden dowels cut to length. *poof*, bottle dryer.
Or, just buy a test tube/ beaker drying rack from a scientific supply house (more expensive, and will basically look like the one you can make for cheap)
 

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Drill holes in a 2/4 or 2/8. A little wood glue, insert wooden dowels cut to length. *poof*, bottle dryer.
Or, just buy a test tube/ beaker drying rack from a scientific supply house (more expensive, and will basically look like the one you can make for cheap)
That was my original idea but the bottles I'm using are different... basically "mini-bar" bottles with long necks. All I really need is anything (wood, plastic, even cardboard) with holes so the necks fit (upside down) too easy actually. That way nothing even touches the inside of the bottles.
 
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In Kentucky in the early 80’s, $0.50 a pack, $4.50 a carton. Of course, no tobacco taxes. That makes me feel reaaaally old all of a sudden :eek:

Don't. I remember paying a buck or so in Manhattan. I also remember "your captain" asking us politely and apologetically to please extinguish our cigarettes and refrain from smoking during takeoff and landing. ;)
 

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That was my original idea but the bottles I'm using are different... basically "mini-bar" bottles with long necks. All I really need is anything (wood, plastic, even cardboard) with holes so the necks fit (upside down) too easy actually. That way nothing even touches the inside of the bottles.
You can get dowels as small as 1/8”. If not at the hardware store, check craft stores like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby.
If you don’t want it to touch inside , staple some chicken wire to a wooden frame.
 

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I remember nurses smoking inside of nursing homes. Back in 92 they were allowed to smoke inside on third shift. I remember break rooms (inside) where people smoked. I also remember seeing people smoke inside of hospitals and grocery stores. Times have changed for sure. Now, something as harmless as vaping is treated like a plague. I don't get it.
 

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Okay - After these past few weeks/months and reading all of what Ya' All go through . . . I Am SOOOOOO Lucky . . . All I use is Unflavored Nic & Koolada and a couple of "Menthol Crystal Liquid" drops . . . Even better, I only go through approximately 5-6 ml of E-liquid every couple of days . . . Just Sayin' . . . :rolleyes:


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