Random DIY mixing and More

[Skeebo]

View from the “office” today…
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@FranC , I had the ooo creamy yogurt mix in a jackaroo pod. I refilled it Wednesday to take with me yesterday. So maybe 36 hours max? Big difference. I don’t know if it steeped because it was a small amount, or tasted different because I wasn’t vaping with coffee…. But, the malty is almost gone and fruit has started to show up and shine. Can’t wait to see how the bottle is when I get home

Oh wow.... If I had a view like that I'd never leave. Plus the waters around there have Diamondback Terrapins!

 

[dennism]

That's a bit of an odd recipe to me anyway. Let us know what you think of it. Some times strange is really good.

It will be an experiment, I'm open to suggestions.

 

[Skeebo]

Like I said before, it is a big time azz kicker, I'm now into day 4, I hope it doesn't last much longer.

Are you vaccinated?

 

[dennism]

Are you vaccinated?

Yes, but still caught it. Our booster was scheduled but is now on hold.

 

[Skeebo]

Yes, but still caught it.

Same here, breakthrough infection... I think the vaccine is the only reason it wasn't worse than it was for me. I am glad you are vaccinated, trust me it helps. I hope you feel better soon brother..

None of this is a cure, but it helped get my legs back under me. Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D, and Ibuprofen. Prescription benzonatate (for cough) and fluticasone propionate nasal spray (for nasal congestion) helped with those nasties. I had to drink a lot of water with all of that. If anything the vitamins helped... I am in no way suggesting going with the prescriptions my doctor advised for me.

Again, I really hope you get better soon. I know, it's tough.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Using what I have I'm going to try this on my next mixing session.
Grapefruit-fa-2%
Orange cream-wf-1%
Orange creamsicle-cap-1%
Biscuit-jf-1.5%

I like that idea. Grapefruit and orange compliment each other and pair very nicely together.

It will be an experiment, I'm open to suggestions.

Because you said you are open to suggestions...

I would lower FA Grapefruit. It is a bitter flavor. At 2%, even with the other flavors, I think it will dominate your mix.

Unless you are looking for the bitter notes of the FA grapefruit to be out front in your mix. I'm only guessing, but think you might be looking for more balance with those flavors.

If not wanting a bitter grapefruit, consider dropping grapefruit to 1% (to start, you can always add more if needed). Up the WF Orange Cream to 1.5% - 2%, that will help to offset some of the bitterness of the grapefruit. Also consider upping CAP orange creamsicle to 1.5% - 1.75%. And also JF Biscuit (which is really a sweeter buttery cookie) to 1.75% - 2%, that will help the biscuit to stand out more as a base for your fruits and creams.

If I was making it, and I may do so, here is where I would start. I would sub 1% SSA Grapefruit for the FA Grapefruit. The SSA grapefruit is a very realistic ripe grapefruit that doesn't have the bitter notes that the FA has.

FA Grapefruit 1%
WF Orange Cream 1.75%
CAP Orange Creamsicle 1.5%
JF Biscuit 2%

Hope that helps!

 

[FranC]

That's where I'm lucky. I pulled some money the other day for my wife to get started on Xmas shopping. She does most of the shopping. She swears that this year she's not buying for the one brother that we almost never see and doesn't stay in touch but then wants to get together at Xmas to exchange gifts. I don't think we've seen or heard from him three times this year. I always pick a few little things for the kids and shop for the wife. Last year I got her an iwatch and she still hasn't used it. I'm going to stop buying her electronics. The only thing I've gotten her in that category that she actually uses is a Macbook.



It's great how you're so motivated to run in the mornings. I wish I was more of morning person. This week was a fail as far as exercise goes. There's been something going on or I was too tired after work and haven't ran since Sunday. Now the youngest is coming home today so probably won't get in another one until Sunday again.

Gift certificate to your wife's favorite store?

 

[FranC]

It's ok, I'll take the blame for anything, cuz I am Mikey's brother.

Except for... you not liking these very fine flavors: sugar cookie, apple, caramel, butterscotch, pear, oranges, brown sugar, coconut... and the others!

Some of those I just can't taste.

 

[FranC]

Yesterday I received my order for 25 15ml glass bottles with assembled droppers. It only took 2 days. They are nearby, just 90 miles west of me.

Happy mixing.

 

[dennism]

Same here, breakthrough infection... I think the vaccine is the only reason it wasn't worse than it was for me. I am glad you are vaccinated, trust me it helps. I hope you feel better soon brother..

None of this is a cure, but it helped get my legs back under me. Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D, and Ibuprofen. Prescription benzonatate (for cough) and fluticasone propionate nasal spray (for nasal congestion) helped with those nasties. I had to drink a lot of water with all of that. If anything the vitamins helped... I am in no way suggesting going with the prescriptions my doctor advised for me.

Again, I really hope you get better soon. I know, it's tough.

We have the Vitamin C, Zinc and Vitamin D coming from Amazon today. The other stuff we already have.

 

[Redbird11]

I have to admit, there are times I wonder if it's because I am white.

I think I might be venting right now... Sorry, hitt... Skeebo always strong arming the conversation.

Maybe your brother in law doesn't like you because you always strongarm the conversation.

 

[Skeebo]

We have the Vitamin C, Zinc and Vitamin D coming from Amazon today. The other stuff we already have.

And another form of relief to keep in mind... Your Ravens face the Dolphins next week. Just put a "W" in the proper column.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Some of those I just can't taste.

I feel bad that you can't taste those. And I was just being silly. The world needs large daily doses of silliness, smiles and laughter and less ______, ______, ______, ______ and ______.

 

[dennism]

I like that idea. Grapefruit and orange compliment each other and pair very nicely together.



Because you said you are open to suggestions...

I would lower FA Grapefruit. It is a bitter flavor. At 2%, even with the other flavors, I think it will dominate your mix.

Unless you are looking for the bitter notes of the FA grapefruit to be out front in your mix. I'm only guessing, but think you might be looking for more balance with those flavors.

If not wanting a bitter grapefruit, consider dropping grapefruit to 1% (to start, you can always add more if needed). Up the WF Orange Cream to 1.5% - 2%, that will help to offset some of the bitterness of the grapefruit. Also consider upping CAP orange creamsicle to 1.5% - 1.75%. And also JF Biscuit (which is really a sweeter buttery cookie) to 1.75% - 2%, that will help the biscuit to stand out more as a base for your fruits and creams.

If I was making it, and I may do so, here is where I would start. I would sub 1% SSA Grapefruit for the FA Grapefruit. The SSA grapefruit is a very realistic ripe grapefruit that doesn't have the bitter notes that the FA has.

FA Grapefruit 1%
WF Orange Cream 1.75%
CAP Orange Creamsicle 1.5%
JF Biscuit 2%
Thanks, I'm going to go with your suggestions.

Hope that helps!

I like that idea. Grapefruit and orange compliment each other and pair very nicely together.



Because you said you are open to suggestions...

I would lower FA Grapefruit. It is a bitter flavor. At 2%, even with the other flavors, I think it will dominate your mix.

Unless you are looking for the bitter notes of the FA grapefruit to be out front in your mix. I'm only guessing, but think you might be looking for more balance with those flavors.

If not wanting a bitter grapefruit, consider dropping grapefruit to 1% (to start, you can always add more if needed). Up the WF Orange Cream to 1.5% - 2%, that will help to offset some of the bitterness of the grapefruit. Also consider upping CAP orange creamsicle to 1.5% - 1.75%. And also JF Biscuit (which is really a sweeter buttery cookie) to 1.75% - 2%, that will help the biscuit to stand out more as a base for your fruits and creams.

If I was making it, and I may do so, here is where I would start. I would sub 1% SSA Grapefruit for the FA Grapefruit. The SSA grapefruit is a very realistic ripe grapefruit that doesn't have the bitter notes that the FA has.

FA Grapefruit 1%
WF Orange Cream 1.75%
CAP Orange Creamsicle 1.5%
JF Biscuit 2%

Hope that helps!

 

[FranC]

View from the “office” today…
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@FranC , I had the ooo creamy yogurt mix in a jackaroo pod. I refilled it Wednesday to take with me yesterday. So maybe 36 hours max? Big difference. I don’t know if it steeped because it was a small amount, or tasted different because I wasn’t vaping with coffee…. But, the malty is almost gone and fruit has started to show up and shine. Can’t wait to see how the bottle is when I get home

I love your view Glad for your taste improvement also.

 

[dennism]

I'm going to use your suggestions, thanks SMT.

 

[Skeebo]

Maybe your brother in law doesn't like you because you always strongarm the conversation.

I think he's just jealous because I cook soul food better than him and his mother brags about it. Add in that all his best friends know me, it's got to be painful. I would hate me too.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Brother in laws are an acquired taste. Mine never cared for me from the day they met me. But we still welcomed them into our home, served them food and drink, for family get together's. They're very serious hardcore freakin' rednecks. By comparison, I am from another universe altogether. They are also the kind who don't care for others outside of their stupid narrow minded "tribe".

 

[FranC]

I feel bad that you can't taste those. And I was just being silly. The world needs large daily doses of silliness, smiles and laughter and less ______, ______, ______, ______ and ______.

Apple is the only one that ever bothered me.

 

[FranC]

Brother in laws are an acquired taste. Mine never cared for me from the day they met me. But we still welcomed them into our home, served them food and drink, for family get together's. They're very serious hardcore freakin' rednecks. By comparison, I am from another universe altogether. They are also the kind who don't care for others outside of their stupid narrow minded "tribe".

Not much reason to deal with them anymore.