Still smoking support and chat thread

[Thayamax]

Karen, I know the prospect of having surgery is a scary thing, but hopefully after it's all said and done you'll have a much better quality of life. As far as the kidneys go, you really only need one to be healthy. I'm sure the doctors will be able to fix what ails you and you'll be back on your feet in no time. You take care of yourself and focus on recovering. You're always in my thoughts. {{{hugs}}}

 

[Thayamax]

Shari, just when things seemed to be starting to go your way, everything takes a tumble. I can't believe you've been going through this stress since winter. Are contractors in Tennessee even required to have a license? It doesn't seem so with all the bumbling clowns you've had working on your house. I really hope you're able to get this all squared away before winter comes again.

 

[etherealink]

The service has been decided, visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 pm and the funeral will be Friday at 10 am.

The obituary will be posted shortly on http://WWW.zahariafamilyfuneral.com

Thank you all again for the sympathy after this tragedy.

 

[Topdogie01]

Twgbonehead, got mail from you today. It arrived fine. It demanded a blood sacrifice to open though. Next time im using scissors to open it rather than my finger. Its till taped to the paper well.

Will try building with it next build

 

[etherealink]

Bonehead, the coils are done, but they will be a bit late getting shipped out.

Hopefully you enjoy them.

 

[loxmythe]

Etheralink so sorry to hear of your loss

 

[etherealink]

Thank you Lox.

To add insult to injury, I just dropped and shattered my new pyrex drip tip... oh well. Good thing I got 2 and have a spare with me

 

[AndriaD]

Thank you Lox.

To add insult to injury, I just dropped and shattered my new pyrex drip tip... oh well. Good thing I got 2 and have a spare with me

I empathize about the driptip... I got some new pyrexes last week, one of them red to go with my red ARO winder, and the VERY SAME DAY I got them... I knocked that winder over on the counter while I was trying to put a few more drops in the carto that's on it... and busted that pretty red pyrex to smithereens.

Andria

 

[darksparkle13]

Darksparkle, I experienced and read about the whistling kayfuns when I first got mine. The advise I read suggested removing the airflow screw and it did help. The other advise I read but didn't try was to slightly bevel the edge of the airflow hole on the side. They say that completely stops the whistling.

Thank thayamax I have a bead reamer and probably could do it that way....

 

[Timothy Moore]

That feeling you get when your stuff is coming. WTA in this case.

 

[twgbonehead]

Bonehead, the coils are done, but they will be a bit late getting shipped out.

Hopefully you enjoy them.

Seriously, no worries! I look forward to getting them, whenever they arrive.

I have been a bit at a loss this week. I lost my youngest brother under similar circumstances about 8 years ago, and still feel not just sadness, but also guilt.
It's been hard for me to even follow this thread; talk about coils and drip-tips (and even buckled hardwood).

I hope you and your family are handling things OK. And PM me if you would like to talk about anything.

Mark

 

[twgbonehead]

Sorry guys, I didn't mean to throw a shadow over this thread by my last post.

Shari, sorry you're going through such a hard time. I will get you that wire in the mail tomorrow. It's been hard even looking at my coiling supplies for the past couple of days. Hope you read Top's e-mail - open with care!

Karen, I hope the surgery goes well. The medical profession really does work miracles every day; if anyone deserves a miracle it's you.

And keep the conversation up, everyone!

 

[noobbuilder]

Sorry guys, I didn't mean to throw a shadow over this thread by my last post.

Shari, sorry you're going through such a hard time. I will get you that wire in the mail tomorrow. It's been hard even looking at my coiling supplies for the past couple of days. Hope you read Top's e-mail - open with care!

Karen, I hope the surgery goes well. The medical profession really does work miracles every day; if anyone deserves a miracle it's you.

And keep the conversation up, everyone!

Don't worry about it bone. I'm sure we all understand. Sometimes you just need to vent and let some steam off. If you need to blow more off feel free to pm me.

 

[beebopnjazz]

We have an impressive support system here.......do not feel badly.......life (and death) impact us .... one foot in front of the other...even if you need to lean on our ample shoulders.

 

[Timothy Moore]

So speaking of mail call. I posted earlier that feeling when you have a package coming. Double surprise when I see twgbonehead's letter with titanium wire in it neatly stacked in my mailbox under my wholecig package.

THANKS A LOT TWGBONEHEAD

I can't really recoil tonight, but I will probably be doing some coiling come Sunday, my day off. I will surely give a review of my thoughts on it.

 

[Timothy Moore]

I will be honest friends. I am kind of at a loss for words. I am continuing to share what's going on with WTAs, my new setups, etc, but it all seems so petty when I read about the major things going on. Surgeries, mourning, loss. I feel bad every time I post because of the major things being discussed in the thread.

But on the other hand, I know that "business as usual" can be a respite to all of that. I don't really have any words right now to address any of the major issues. But my condolences to all. Doesn't matter whether you are dealing with a house remodel (I am included myself in that one) or a loss or a major surgery. Don't even matter if you are dealing with something simple as having a slip and smoking an analog and feeling a bit defeated. From the heaviest to the lightest, my condolences to all.

So if I seem to be just going on with all the day-to-day hubbub, don't think my heart doesn't twinge at every reminder of the pains and stresses that everyone faces. It does, it really really does. And even all the moreso I am emotionally affected because I am doing home remodel myself, I have a sister to whom I am currently a little bit estranged and someone very dear to me that I know is facing a major surgery.

So my compassion is there. My heart is truly touched by this thread. And I have a literal, serious emotional reaction deep inside when I read all this.

Just sometimes the best thing to say at such times is, "hey did your favorite team win this week?" or "did anyone catch the Doctor Who premier? What do you think of Capaldi as the new Doctor?" Then again, sometimes it isn't. And being on the outside, one is never sure if it is time to cry with the person or offer something to distract a wore out mind from all the emotional pressure. Especially when you aren't looking them in the eye at the time.

To be honest, in the last few days, I have thought about posting more than I actually have posted.

I, too, am here for anyone who wants to PM. I am even available for a phone conversation if you just need someone to talk to.

 

[noobbuilder]

I will be honest friends. I am kind of at a loss for words. I am continuing to share what's going on with WTAs, my new setups, etc, but it all seems so petty when I read about the major things going on. Surgeries, mourning, loss. I feel bad every time I post because of the major things being discussed in the thread.

But on the other hand, I know that "business as usual" can be a respite to all of that. I don't really have any words right now to address any of the major issues. But my condolences to all. Doesn't matter whether you are dealing with a house remodel (I am included myself in that one) or a loss or a major surgery. Don't even matter if you are dealing with something simple as having a slip and smoking an analog and feeling a bit defeated. From the heaviest to the lightest, my condolences to all.

So if I seem to be just going on with all the day-to-day hubbub, don't think my heart doesn't twinge at every reminder of the pains and stresses that everyone faces. It does, it really really does. And even all the moreso I am emotionally affected because I am doing home remodel myself, I have a sister to whom I am currently a little bit estranged and someone very dear to me that I know is facing a major surgery.

So my compassion is there. My heart is truly touched by this thread. And I have a literal, serious emotional reaction deep inside when I read all this.

Just sometimes the best thing to say at such times is, "hey did your favorite team win this week?" or "did anyone catch the Doctor Who premier? What do you think of Capaldi as the new Doctor?" Then again, sometimes it isn't. And being on the outside, one is never sure if it is time to cry with the person or offer something to distract a wore out mind from all the emotional pressure. Especially when you aren't looking them in the eye at the time.

To be honest, in the last few days, I have thought about posting more than I actually have posted.

I, too, am here for anyone who wants to PM. I am even available for a phone conversation if you just need someone to talk to.

Thanks. I really could use some normal talk. I'm dealing with I'm sorry all if the time. Some normality is a good thing

 

[Timothy Moore]

For the DIY juice makers?
Do you ever notice that the higher you make your nic level, the more it affects the taste of your juice?
My nic concentrate (100mg) browned a tiny little bit, but it really isn't rancid. But I do notice that the higher my nic level, the more flavor is affected. Maybe it's just me.
But ever since I went back to 30mg, I notice my flavoring is off. Then again, maybe I should try it in my dripper real quick, see what happens.

Sub-ohmimg 30mg juice in a dripper. This should be fun. Sure I will be high for my next post lol

 

[noobbuilder]

I have noticed that before, but I am now going down in my nic level

 

[Timothy Moore]

Yup. little better in my dripper. Also just started using that Koh Gen Doh Japanese cotton. So got a little better flavor on the dripper. But yeah, flavor def suffering. Might shoot back down to 24 here soon. But on the other hand, I don't want to change too much too fast. I am back on first day without smoking as of noon-ish today