The Provarinati Saloon IV - Back Alley

[ShariR]

Thank You for this post Shari! I had also read about people with pg problems, and the vg issue was under the radar for me, I was thinking that more vg would be better. It took me a long time to figure out what was going on. I also tend to like my flavors mixed on the lower side of the recommended percentages. That, I think, is why most of the pre-made e-liquid tasted "off" to me before I got into DIY.

I have found a few vendors where I do not like the nic base they use. The MBV and HDV stuff tends to taste peppery or chemical like to me. Cheesecakes taste like chemicals to me no matter how long I steep them, and I love cheesecake in real life. I have found that if I do not like several across the spectrum flavors from a vendor, I usually do not like the base or the flavoring brand they are using.

 

[Bjorhyn]

Well, I have never had an Orchid leak so maybe I can help. I use Koh Gen Do cotton and cut off enough so that it is snug in the coil..not overstuffed but if you tug on one end of it, it doesn't come sliding out nor does it pull the atty. Then I diagonally trim the ends from the top.... and juice up the cotton, Tuck the ends into the juice channels and make them flush so they don't catch in the chimney grooves when you screw it back on...similar to this (wicking starts at 10:44)

Much obliged!!

I'll give that a shot as soon as I'm done being frustrated.

 

[ScandaLeX]

Did you find a tank Lexi? Which one?

Oh I found nothing. Was just thanking you for helping me silly.



Ok, I decided to give the Plume Veil another chance and all I can say is WOW!!!!! Didn't see that coming either.
Current build- Nickel @ 0.14Ω 25W 440℉.............WHEW!!!!! Incredible.

Vaping some Hollywood Blackout and feel a nic sickness coming on.

 

[ItTechy]

I should have the definitive answer pretty soon. I have an appointment with a pulmonologist and I'm armed to the teeth with questions about our vaping liquids. Everyone who smoked for any length of time has COPD. I denied it vehemently but it is true. Given that, I want to know from a qualified MD how vaping and COPD interact or even if they do.

I have been vaping for over 6 years now, smoked cigars for ...well about a good 15, ciggys before that...naturally I have COPD (according to doc) but I vape like 70% plus VG and have never had a problem...

I think it is an individual thing as far as sensitivities, the PG which most of the juices back in the day were over 70% made me cough horribly and I had a real time staying off the tobacco sticks until I found juices that were 50% or more VG.

Now, and for over three , heck maybe four years I have been into DIY and found good nic base sources (I think this is a real biggie) and I am chasing clouds with the kids....if I want to...

My doctor although a GP is a retired Naval doc, and he is a real cracker jack at his craft, does lectures, and such and he feels that vaping is a safer alternative for nicotine delivery.

Do indeed ask away from your physician, but be aware some are very ignorant to the facts, and feel anything inhaled besides the air we breathe is bad for ya'.

Jus' say'in...IMHO.....

 

[Bassnorma]

Oh I found nothing. Was just thanking you for helping me silly.



Ok, I decided to give the Plume Veil another chance and all I can say is WOW!!!!! Didn't see that coming either.
Current build- Nickel @ 0.14Ω 25W 440℉.............WHEW!!!!! Incredible.

Vaping some Hollywood Blackout and feel a nic sickness coming on.

hahahahaaaa Your next avi will look like this,,,,

Hey will I was looking for gianormous clouds I found this site...pretty cool cloudage...http://morgana249.blogspot.com/2014/08/10-of-most-unusual-cloud-formations.html

 

[ItTechy]

Lookie..Lookie...my little buddy got a new shirt!

 

[serenity21899]

Glory Be to ProVape
for blessing thy humble ProVarinati
with the gift of a Gun Metal ZenKote Precious Thrice*

No matter what mods we may collect
we shall always worship at thy altar
Lumen Sees Totus​

*there is also a white one for Lexi...

After I got my 1st P3, I told husband that if/when they came out with a Gunmetal one, it was mine. But then the Celtic Knot was released and I got it, instead. Now the Gunmetal is here, and I'm seriously wondering where does it end? Including my 2 P3s, I have 8 ProVarii. I will not sell any, and really, the 2.5s don't have the same resell value they once did. Not really sure what to do.

 

[ItTechy]

Yeah...Yeah...I know this is for us Provarinati .....

Still waiting on my custom Cerakote work from my gunsmith for my Bronze mini w/ copper adornments!

Pics coming soon!

 

[ItTechy]

After I got my 1st P3, I told husband that if/when they came out with a Gunmetal one, it was mine. But then the Celtic Knot was released and I got it, instead. Now the Gunmetal is here, and I'm seriously wondering where does it end? Including my 2 P3s, I have 8 ProVarii. I will not sell any, and really, the 2.5s don't have the same resell value they once did. Not really sure what to do.

You madam are evil!

LOL

Just saw it...Oh dear and I just dumped a ton of stuff on Ebay...(not vaping of course)....oh dear what to do with all that money.....

and I said I would wait.....LIAR...LIAR...LIAR.....gotz to have a Gunmetal....

Where does it end:

5 P2.5' , ZNA Lite, Reo Grand LP SL, Fat Snow Wolf, Hades, Zen Granite, Asmodus Woody....ah I dunno....but it sure beats smoking!

See the problem with vaping is we no longer burn up our money and we have "something" to show for it!

WHAT...I have to wait until Monday to order it....ah man.....

 

[The Ocelot]

After I got my 1st P3, I told husband that if/when they came out with a Gunmetal one, it was mine. But then the Celtic Knot was released and I got it, instead. Now the Gunmetal is here, and I'm seriously wondering where does it end? Including my 2 P3s, I have 8 ProVarii. I will not sell any, and really, the 2.5s don't have the same resell value they once did. Not really sure what to do.

I have 8 too.

 

[Mowgli]

I have found a few vendors where I do not like the nic base they use. The MBV and HDV stuff tends to taste peppery or chemical like to me. Cheesecakes taste like chemicals to me no matter how long I steep them, and I love cheesecake in real life. I have found that if I do not like several across the spectrum flavors from a vendor, I usually do not like the base or the flavoring brand they are using.

Vapers Tek has very clean nic. I got 2 liters of their "throat hit" nicotine when they had a ridiculous sale.
I added a small bottle of their Blueberry Cheesecake to get into the Free Shipping range.
I regret it because it was so good that I want more.
It's in a clean and mild base with delicious blueberry cheesecake flavor.
Minimal steep time (if any) required and no harsh or peppery undertones.

Please report back if you ever try it.

Blueberry Cheesecake - Vapers Tek

 

[ShariR]

I have been vaping for over 6 years now, smoked cigars for ...well about a good 15, ciggys before that...naturally I have COPD (according to doc) but I vape like 70% plus VG and have never had a problem...

I think it is an individual thing as far as sensitivities, the PG which most of the juices back in the day were over 70% made me cough horribly and I had a real time staying off the tobacco sticks until I found juices that were 50% or more VG.

Now, and for over three , heck maybe four years I have been into DIY and found good nic base sources (I think this is a real biggie) and I am chasing clouds with the kids....if I want to...

My doctor although a GP is a retired Naval doc, and he is a real cracker jack at his craft, does lectures, and such and he feels that vaping is a safer alternative for nicotine delivery.

Do indeed ask away from your physician, but be aware some are very ignorant to the facts, and feel anything inhaled besides the air we breathe is bad for ya'.

Jus' say'in...IMHO.....

I could not agree with you more. I have a cardiologist that is all for my using my Provari. He even checked it out and had me explain to him how it works. He recommends ecigs to his patients.

I have had one GP doc and office recoil in horror when I told them I stopped smoking using an ecig. Not one of them said good for me that I was not smoking. Just the dangers of ecigs.

Just yesterday during my pre op testing visit the hospital RN and I had a discussion about how she has her 80 yr old mom vaping an eroll type device and her biggest challenge is getting her mom to remember to change the cartridge.

Do not count on support and current, accurate information from your medical provider. I wish I could say differently. One doctor asked me if I knew that the liquid had antifreeze in it. Really.

 

[ItTechy]

Sere...

Tell ya' what...give me your Celtic Knot and then just buy the Gunmetal Monday....

Problem Solved!

 

[serenity21899]

You madam are evil!

LOL

Just saw it...Oh dear and I just dumped a ton of stuff on Ebay...(not vaping of course)....oh dear what to do with all that money.....

and I said I would wait.....LIAR...LIAR...LIAR.....gotz to have a Gunmetal....

Where does it end:

5 P2.5' , ZNA Lite, Reo Grand LP SL, Fat Snow Wolf, Hades, Zen Granite....ah I dunno....but it sure beats smoking!

See the problem with vaping is we no longer burn up our money and we have "something" to show for it!

WHAT...I have to wait until Monday to order it....ah man.....

I have 8 too.

The total is staying at 8. If I buy it, my husband will kill me....Other bills need to get paid.

 

[ItTechy]

The total is staying at 8. If I buy it, my husband will kill me....Other bills need to get paid.

Well lets see....:

E liquids check
Batteries check
Clearo heads check
RTA /RDA supplies check

Food check

Light, gas & water....ah maybe
Rent / Mortgage ...own home outright

Hummm....hey as long as I can vape and eat....who needs electricity....OH dang I have to charge my batteries....DANG IT!

Move in over here....then my wife will kill both of us!....LOL

 

[serenity21899]

Well lets see....:

E liquids check
Batteries check
Clearo heads check
RTA /RDA supplies check

Food check

Light, gas & water....ah maybe
Rent / Mortgage ...own home outright

Hummm....hey as long as I can vape and eat....who needs electricity....OH dang I have to charge my batteries....DANG IT!

Move in over here....then my wife will kill both of us!....LOL

Remote start in hub's car. New brakes in hub's car. Back stairs of house are crumbling. Car insurance. House insurance. Property tax. My student loans....Real life kinda sucks, don't it?!

 

[ScandaLeX]

The total is staying at 8. If I buy it, my husband will kill me....Other bills need to get paid.

Then don't tell him.

 

[ItTechy]

Remote start in hub's car. New brakes in hub's car. Back stairs of house are crumbling. Car insurance. House insurance. Property tax. My student loans....Real life kinda sucks, don't it?!

ah crud...you reminded me.... (property taxes)

Yeah Real Life can suck, but the alternative is rather dark....

 

[serenity21899]

Then don't tell him.

Ummm, he will notice when the charge appears on his credit card, the box arrives, and when I'm vaping on it....

 

[ItTechy]

The Gold Zenkote' are $149.95 with a Zenkote matching Extension cap, and a free Blue LED upgrade!

Nah....gonna wait on the Gunmetal P3...ah heck maybe I'll get both!

You are correct though...P2.5 value has hit the floor big time a far a resale...