Shinyitis Support Group

[Rangertrix]

Man I think I officially have too many setups going. I briefly misplaced one, and didn't even miss it. That's a sign. I also have 2 gallons of PEG400 coming, I hope the husband isn't dismayed, and I hope it stores okay but it was CHEAP and I didn't want to pay shipping costs. Hence, also, a few more flavors.

I been busy today. I am so scary close to being done editing, it's horrifying. Word count is in today's world "acceptable" and all the grammar is okay, I have bound myself into the "active verb vs no adverb" thing that writing seems to dictate. So now it's gonna be, soon, endless rounds of rejections from agents, probably. Somewhat soon. Yoga and cleaning complete! I also emailed my dad, who I have not spoken to in years (long story) but yeah, his brother died, I kinda felt like I should. I have no clue how he'll take my condolences, just trying to be a decent human being, etc.

Anna

I tried the whole decent human being thing.........didn't take.
I'm sure you'll do much better than this old jerk.
I'm constantly told I have no feelings or a conscience..... it's not true of course, I just know when to turn them off to complete the objective. Which is pretty much every time I have to deal with people.

 

[stols001]

I have been working on my all around decent human being skills of late. Oh, Tucson makes it challenging, but if I can handle being HERE (and around the folks here) well, I should be able to send a condolence email.

I don't always FEEL like it mind you, but I am TRYING. I totally did not run over a motorcyclist going 3x the speed limit, minimum. I miscalculated his speed, turned, and then immediately pulled over on to the side of the road. He had plenty of room. He did that high pitched "Vroom vroom" thing like THREE times. The first time was the worst, my window was open.

Dood, yes, *I* was in error and pulled over for *your safety" please please damage my eardrums for that.

It was tempting, but I refrained. LOL.

Anna

 

[smacuser]

 

[Rangertrix]

I have been working on my all around decent human being skills of late. Oh, Tucson makes it challenging, but if I can handle being HERE (and around the folks here) well, I should be able to send a condolence email.

I don't always FEEL like it mind you, but I am TRYING. I totally did not run over a motorcyclist going 3x the speed limit, minimum. I miscalculated his speed, turned, and then immediately pulled over on to the side of the road. He had plenty of room. He did that high pitched "Vroom vroom" thing like THREE times. The first time was the worst, my window was open.

Dood, yes, *I* was in error and pulled over for *your safety" please please damage my eardrums for that.

It was tempting, but I refrained. LOL.

Anna

I have ridden motorcycles in my younger years, so I see their point, but I like to remind them that being an azz to a guy in a full size pickup while riding something that offers absolutely no protection is probably not the brightest move.
I actually had a crotch rocket rider slap my mirror just off of base and speed off.
I had the base security detain him and call me when he returned and went to enter the gate.
We had a discussion about the proper way to conduct ones self when in uniform whether on base or off, on duty or off duty.
I informed him that since he wasn't mature enough to operate his motorcycle properly he could push it to the parking area and leave it there until he was. (this is about 12 to 14 blocks)
Apparently he thought he would push it until he was out of sight and then ride it, until he noticed I had made sure he had an 'escort'.
He came to my office the next day apologized, assured me he had taken his lesson to heart, stated that no corrective action would be necessary, and would I please inform the Sgt Major that he had come to see me.
Our motorcycle riders on base had a whole new level of decorum after that.

 

[FranC]

@fran, it's Inewara rhubarb. I've kind of gotten used to the tartness, and didn't add any sweetener. I combined it with a French toast. It's not super sweet (to me) but keep in mind I'm not/have not made a lot of tart juices.

Rhubarb is one of my favorite things, I'm glad it came out nicely.

Anna

ETA: Good morning everyone, too. I feel like a rubber shoe. Coming off steroids sucks as hard as taking them. Sigh. Hoping another day does the trick. Or, I start to wake up. LOL.

Tart is right up my alley. Thank you I do require some sweetness in my mixes. I've made a couple mixes absolutely devoid of sweetness.Didn't like them.

 

[DeloresRose]

Man I think I officially have too many setups going. I briefly misplaced one, and didn't even miss it. That's a sign. I also have 2 gallons of PEG400 coming, I hope the husband isn't dismayed, and I hope it stores okay but it was CHEAP and I didn't want to pay shipping costs. Hence, also, a few more flavors.

I been busy today. I am so scary close to being done editing, it's horrifying. Word count is in today's world "acceptable" and all the grammar is okay, I have bound myself into the "active verb vs no adverb" thing that writing seems to dictate. So now it's gonna be, soon, endless rounds of rejections from agents, probably. Somewhat soon. Yoga and cleaning complete! I also emailed my dad, who I have not spoken to in years (long story) but yeah, his brother died, I kinda felt like I should. I have no clue how he'll take my condolences, just trying to be a decent human being, etc.

Anna

You did the right thing. How others perceive it is their business, it’s on them.

I try to not be a jerk, not because other people deserve me to be nice, but because I like to be able to look in the mirror and not hate the person I see.

I took care of my husband at home throughout his illness. His sister said he’d have done the same for me. Oh no, no he wouldn’t have. I’d have been in hospice. I know that. I don’t have any animosity about that. I just know he wouldn’t have been able to do it. I didn’t do what I did because I wanted to, but because he asked. Because I couldn’t live with myself if I hadn’t.

You did the best you could, and I hope your dad sees that for what it is.

 

[NolaMel]

Tell the wife that’s what you want for Father’s Day. Unless you need another coffee mug and socks...

It’s so much cheaper than buying. And getting the basics was cheap enough I snuck it out of the grocery budget. And much like the stupid coils, I found myself asking why didn’t I do this earlier? Hard hard hard head

 

[NolaMel]

I’m on shiny hiatus until I decide if I can unload some unused stuff. I have about hit vape hoarding. Plus, I bought two new pair of shoes and a vintage purse that will probably make my hubs head explode when the bill comes in. @chanelvaps , you’re partly to blame

 

[YePsTeR]

I will always DIY. You don't need much to get started again. I can't do the cost of premium liquids or the oversweet flavors. i mostly do simple recipes. 2 to 5 flavors. My recent batch of Purilum Sweet Tobacco and Flavorah Creme de Menthe put me in my happy place. It is Tobacco chocolate coffee and mint. All of my favorite things in one place.

Can you tell me the recipe? I am so curious now....?

 

[Letitia]

Can you tell me the recipe? I am so curious now....?

Sometimes I think "recipe please" is the most used phrase on vaping forums anymore. That or "how big a bottle does it hold?".

 

[Sickbxy]

Doing everything I can to avoid going home, I am 500ft from the edge of the power outage. Centerpoint is estimating 15,790 people without power... This is my neighborhood...

 

[NolaMel]

Doing everything I can to avoid going home, I am 500ft from the edge of the power outage. Centerpoint is estimating 15,790 people without power... This is my neighborhood...

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Like there are planned outages of entire cities??? Ritz Carlton has generators, and in room spa services. Just saying

 

[Letitia]

Doing everything I can to avoid going home, I am 500ft from the edge of the power outage. Centerpoint is estimating 15,790 people without power... This is my neighborhood...

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Perfect excuse for a night out in a new unexplored part of town. Go hang at the other side of the tracks, I promise you we're fun.

 

[Rangertrix]

It’s so much cheaper than buying. And getting the basics was cheap enough I snuck it out of the grocery budget. And much like the stupid coils, I found myself asking why didn’t I do this earlier? Hard hard hard head

I have mixed before, but I got so busy travelling for a while that I just didn't have the time.
Also, on some of the transportation I was on they wouldn't allow me to take liquid with me unless it was in new factory sealed and labelled bottles.
Man, that was PITA!
So mixing fell by the wayside and I never had gotten many flavors.
I also spend so much time cleaning, re-wicking, and re-coiling tanks that my wife complains, I can't imagine if I started experimenting with liquid flavors again. I'd probably come out of my office to discover I'd been in there a week and my wife had moved out, lol.

 

[Rangertrix]

Doing everything I can to avoid going home, I am 500ft from the edge of the power outage. Centerpoint is estimating 15,790 people without power... This is my neighborhood...

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Looks like back to back KOA campgrounds......

 

[Rangertrix]

Perfect excuse for a night out in a new unexplored part of town. Go hang at the other side of the tracks, I promise you we're fun.

Oh yeah? I'm not stupid! Gimme the candy first, then I'll get in the van........

 

[Letitia]

I've visited both side of the tracks and the "wrong side" is always more enjoyable.

 

[Rangertrix]

I've visited both side of the tracks and the "wrong side" is always more enjoyable.

And no one on the "wrong side" calls the cops on you after the the incidents that follow the popular "Here, hold my beer."
Definitely a bonus. Just saying......

 

[Letitia]

The people I hang out with are friendly and easy going, never have to call anyone except to come on over and join us.

 

[Sickbxy]

Nobody could get in or out of my apartment complex, while I was parked across the street I saw they got the gate open somehow and scrambled inside. My apartment was not in complete darkness and I have not needed any flashlights since I have a Hue Go -- which just ran out of juice...