stols001

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aMANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am in plumbing hell. This morning I there was no HOT water even, just this tiny trickle of cold water. I knew this was gonna be bad somehow so I bathed in it!!!!!!!!!!!! It was like bathing in the smallest mountain stream of all time. But I was like, "This is all the water I HAVE." I even washed my hair.

That was so energizing that I was like, "Too bad, this" and decided plumbers deal with poop all day so they could just darn well see me do yoga and live with it. My one concession was a bra. The rest of me was decent but I think it's wrong to flaunt nipples... well anytime really. Unless I will get cash for so doing. I did not want to find out.

So, that was okay only the arrived on time (Douglas is weirdly efficient) and so they were distracting asking questions like "where is the meter?" and me saying stuff like, "I don't know/there is a meter/you could call the landlord" etc. So that was annoying so I tried to stay out of their way which meant "new yoga areas" which is always hazardous. So, I hit my foot REALLY hard on a rocking chair coming out of a headstand.

I broke my pinkie toe, pretty sure, The last time I did that (in my 20s) I went to the doctor and he taped it up and the gave me opiates, because that is how it was back then, you could just tell a doc you sort of imagined a headache, like you thought about it a few times a month and your doc would be "Here's a month's supply of Percocet." Those were the days. Anyway the opiate were quite nice and like, well, THIS time I just taped my damn toe to my other toe but I didn't have medical tape so I used electrical tape. I did not even like, take an advil.

I get more like my beloved Appalachia, all the damn time.

SO we have a water main break. It's been exciting! It's been terrifying! They had no idea where the meter even WAS only coincidentally the City of Douglas rep showed up to let me know he was "turning off my meter" and I was like "Quick go help my plumber" and he DID and it took the 1/2 hour because we "possess'" two empty lots and for some crazy reason, it's in the FAR empty lot the one that actually has a separate fence and everything!!!

If I lose a whole day of work I will be ....... But, they have finally found the leak, and like they seem happy. They were talking about having all the other utilities come and they flag stuff and then randomly digging.

I think they may have done that already but like ,IDK. Because Southwest gas called (I overheard) they were just trying to keep it on the down low I think. BUT a fire department truck was like OUT there, talking to them.

I'm trying not to "See too much" but like holy goodness OUR HOUSE.

Oh then they have to "Blow out by raising the pressure" ALL the dirt that is now lodged in ALL the pipes. That could potentially cause MORE leaks and also, I JUST CLEANED EVERYTHING.

I am not the tiniest bit happy right now. I also feel bad for them because our gates are padlocked (apparently) and I fo sho do not have a key. They are having to walk 3/4 of a rectangle with tools all the time and our yards are (pretty, useless, pretty though) but BIG.

IDK.

Jesus. The husband keeps texting me fervent thank yous.

If I don't get to work today, the landlord is deducting a day's pay from my rent. HE did not even know where anything was and he OWNS the house.

Perhaps I will give him a few days to get over the sticker shock of this, IDK. He's paying though.

LOL.

The weird thing is the toilets work. My toilet has worked the ENTIRE time, and sometimes not in the kind of time frame you'd expect based on the water in the pipes.

I am so glad I am not a plumber. LOL.

Anna

In any case, I feel bad for them they are hav
 

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Oh @Letitia , my Baby Ness is out for delivery per USPS tracking. I'm stoked!
12 days from order to delivery, awesome.
I just topped off a couple 30T's and they're ready to roll.
Thanks again for the info. ;)
At lower watts I get longer run time with the 40T and molicel.
 

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Hey all, no more shiny this week but it's all good. I'll drown my sorrows in butter cookies.
 

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Hi Charles

Thanks for getting back to me on this. Yes it is the supreme and I knew you were a fan that's partly why I got one because everyone was raving about them.

So have you actually tried the single coil deck? I'll probably take your advice and build a dual set up the first time if only to get a bench mark on throat hit and flavour.

Currently breaking in an EUC coil in the BB....they take a bit of careful handling to get the best out of them I hear :)
I have the single coil decks for all of Steam Crave's later tanks. There is a lot of metal in it to retain heat and I can get just as good a vape from a big single coil centred on a postless deck. Definitely test it for yourself, I couldn't find a build that I liked using in on it.

As far as EUC ceramic coils go, I just pop them in, dial up 30W with a Boost of 3 and enjoy.

To change Boost (preheat) in wattage mode on the Billet Box, lock it then hold up and down at the same time.
 

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Its soooo weird waking up and having to comment on something said pages ago...man things move fast here.
Madras Curry
I love a Madras. I found out recently how the Indian shops make their curries...utube "base gravy" and "pre cooked meat for curry".
I been making curries for ever. Could never get it like them. Now I make it better, cause its identical and homemade :thumbs:
 

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Its soooo weird waking up and having to comment on something said pages ago...man things move fast here.

I love a Madras. I found out recently how the Indian shops make their curries...utube "base gravy" and "pre cooked meat for curry".
I been making curries for ever. Could never get it like them. Now I make it better, cause its identical and homemade :thumbs:
Try rick steins india cookery book....Since I made some of those curries from it I have found the secret to a good one :)
 

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To change Boost (preheat) in wattage mode on the Billet Box, lock it then hold up and down at the same time.
Boost in Wattage mode..never heard of such a thing. You're pulling my leg Charlie. I tried it, but don't work. To lock or unlock you have to hold both buttons so holding them, can't change it...?

Try rick steins india cookery book....Since I made some of those curries from it I have found the secret to a good one :)
Yeah I love his shows. Saw the whole series when he traveled through India. That also gave me a lot of insight into the wonderful world of curry.
I'm going to travel India in the not to distant future.
 

stols001

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Oh also, our water was like, POISONOUS. It's the original pipe, and it's all corroded and galvanized which I guess are two things that don't go together.

This is why the husband and I are going to be doing land plus manufactured home. I actually like manufactured homes, I feel like everything is "my size." If you get a decent one, it's actually totally enjoyable and I will know I am not drinking galvanized, corroded water.

The husband started to say "Stick built" and I was like STOP right there.

Anna
 
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At lower watts I get longer run time with the 40T and molicel.
Thank you. ;)
The Venvii Baby Ness mod came in today's edition of vape mail.
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Super comfy in hand. The bottom is puuuurdy...
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I'm very seriously thinking of getting a second one.
 

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A little 18350 Calvert clone arrived today. I didn't have any 22mm SS atties with appropriate builds ready to go, so it's running an Etna at the moment -- here it is next to my Atto clone with a doggy:

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As tall as an Atto plus a doggystyle airflow ring. I just wanted it to try the rather unique switch, which works pretty well --- however, it won't be taking over from my Atto or Mini-stick.
 

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I hope I don't get any sign of leakage otherwise that will put me off big time. You're right that trolldragon vapes at 80 watts which he says is the sweet spot.....but yes totally different vaping style to me.




Thank you very much you two...it's been a big help. I guess the bigger diameter coil will help you to get plenty of cotton in there if it's a bit temperamental :)

I start with some trepidation now i've heard that the atty leaks if you don't wick it right......but we shall see I shall probably set it up tomorrow as it's mid evening here.

Thanks again you two :wub:

It’s just like any other atty and needs to be wicked “just so”. Just takes a bit of practice. I learned the hard way and didn’t ask or watch any videos. Once I got over my ego and stupidity it was a breeze.

Oh and by the way I’m pretty sure it was my very 1st RBA!!!!! Not what I would recommend to someone who’d only been vaping one month lol!!
 

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Yes I enjoy it very much. For me, I’ve tried 3mm, 3.5mm id but 3mm Clapton’s or any other fancy wire works well.

I use rayon, for cotton wicking just make sure it’s fluffy & just sitting in the juice well.

For me since I vape anywhere from 29-34 watts works great. I have the airflow on the smaller slit side.

Yes I have tried it in dual coil mod. But I prefer to build single coil.

I think trolldragon likes more airflow & Vapes at higher wattages.


Rayon here too.
 

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aMANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am in plumbing hell. This morning I there was no HOT water even, just this tiny trickle of cold water. I knew this was gonna be bad somehow so I bathed in it!!!!!!!!!!!! It was like bathing in the smallest mountain stream of all time. But I was like, "This is all the water I HAVE." I even washed my hair.

That was so energizing that I was like, "Too bad, this" and decided plumbers deal with poop all day so they could just darn well see me do yoga and live with it. My one concession was a bra. The rest of me was decent but I think it's wrong to flaunt nipples... well anytime really. Unless I will get cash for so doing. I did not want to find out.

So, that was okay only the arrived on time (Douglas is weirdly efficient) and so they were distracting asking questions like "where is the meter?" and me saying stuff like, "I don't know/there is a meter/you could call the landlord" etc. So that was annoying so I tried to stay out of their way which meant "new yoga areas" which is always hazardous. So, I hit my foot REALLY hard on a rocking chair coming out of a headstand.

I broke my pinkie toe, pretty sure, The last time I did that (in my 20s) I went to the doctor and he taped it up and the gave me opiates, because that is how it was back then, you could just tell a doc you sort of imagined a headache, like you thought about it a few times a month and your doc would be "Here's a month's supply of Percocet." Those were the days. Anyway the opiate were quite nice and like, well, THIS time I just taped my damn toe to my other toe but I didn't have medical tape so I used electrical tape. I did not even like, take an advil.

I get more like my beloved Appalachia, all the damn time.

SO we have a water main break. It's been exciting! It's been terrifying! They had no idea where the meter even WAS only coincidentally the City of Douglas rep showed up to let me know he was "turning off my meter" and I was like "Quick go help my plumber" and he DID and it took the 1/2 hour because we "possess'" two empty lots and for some crazy reason, it's in the FAR empty lot the one that actually has a separate fence and everything!!!

If I lose a whole day of work I will be ....... But, they have finally found the leak, and like they seem happy. They were talking about having all the other utilities come and they flag stuff and then randomly digging.

I think they may have done that already but like ,IDK. Because Southwest gas called (I overheard) they were just trying to keep it on the down low I think. BUT a fire department truck was like OUT there, talking to them.

I'm trying not to "See too much" but like holy goodness OUR HOUSE.

Oh then they have to "Blow out by raising the pressure" ALL the dirt that is now lodged in ALL the pipes. That could potentially cause MORE leaks and also, I JUST CLEANED EVERYTHING.

I am not the tiniest bit happy right now. I also feel bad for them because our gates are padlocked (apparently) and I fo sho do not have a key. They are having to walk 3/4 of a rectangle with tools all the time and our yards are (pretty, useless, pretty though) but BIG.

IDK.

Jesus. The husband keeps texting me fervent thank yous.

If I don't get to work today, the landlord is deducting a day's pay from my rent. HE did not even know where anything was and he OWNS the house.

Perhaps I will give him a few days to get over the sticker shock of this, IDK. He's paying though.

LOL.

The weird thing is the toilets work. My toilet has worked the ENTIRE time, and sometimes not in the kind of time frame you'd expect based on the water in the pipes.

I am so glad I am not a plumber. LOL.

Anna

In any case, I feel bad for them they are hav

Did you get to work and did the house blow up?
 

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