The REO Lounge - Part II

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FeistyAlice

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Congrats on your new VV.

Also, with cartos, if I don't "blink squonk" prime properly and get a burning first hit it usually spoils the atty by burning the material around the coil and I have to trash it. With delicate juice flavors this is more noticeable. When DH and I were using really thick juices and new to cartos we found they were easier to manage if we added a very slight bit of water or drinking alcohol to the juice to thin slightly.

If you've ever taken a carto apart you will see, with many of them, standard vertical coil type, like basic Boge and Smoketech, a tiny bit of "fabric" going through the coil, reaching into the filler material. Once that is parched (and even melted)(and sometimes even causes some burning into the filler material), not only is the flavor affected but wicking from filling to coil "fabric" and coil is disrupted sometime to the point that no wicking to coil can happen. Although I find the clear cartos a lot less sturdy especially when carried in purse or pocket (the clear tube nudges off base easily but can usually be put back on), they are good cartos to observing what goes on in the carto.

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We have a funny emergency happening in my home that started last night. Our ice maker in kitchen fridge has a mind of it's own. Usually during the summer is almost stops making ice but acts normally during the cooler months. Past few days its been cranking out ice as would be expected but yesterday speeded up drastically. We flipped up the arm to stop ice making but it it not functioning to cut off ice-making. We are using a bucket to empty the ice container every couple of hours and dust pan/broom to gather ice that tumbles onto floor when door opened EVERY COUPLE OF HOURS!!!!

I don't know if I should cut off the water to it as the freeze/thaw can't be turned off. Just got idea. I think there is a plug, inside, I can unplug.

In Sizzling Texas who'd a tunk one could have "too much" ice from an ice maker.

Creepy Feisty Alice
 

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Super-Duper, Mega, Mega, Mega Denver Vape Meet a
Boffo Success!

The long anticipated Denver Vape Meet was held this Sunday past and exceeded expectations of the wildest order. Authorities had prepared for a modest sized participation but were overwhelmed when more than 200,000 vapors showed up to share in the festivities. Emergency calls went out to all law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Colorado to help with traffic control and watch for potential looting of the hundreds of vendors tables and booths that had been set up to sell mods, juices and accessories. It is a credit to the vaping community that there were no reports of attempted thefts or unruliness by the vape meet participants.

Expecting burgers, chicken, beans, cole slaw and other typical barbecue fare the crowd was instead treated to a smorgasbord of Prime Rib, Lobster, Filet Mignon, King Crab Legs, Foie Gras, Oysters on the Half Shell and bushels upon bushels of Rocky Mounty Oysters... (not to be confused with the Oysters on the Half Shell. The scrumptious fare was all washed down with chilled Cristal Champagne and other adult beverages.

The National Meteorological Society issued a weather phenomenon alert when their sensors detected a never before seen cloud hovering over Denver in an otherwise cloudless sky. The alert was cancelled shortly after realizing that it was not the foreshadowing of an alien invasion but rather glorious clouds of multi-scented vapor.

Prior to being allowed entrance to the event Secret Service Agents, who were on hand to protect the priceless exhibit of Trippy Tips confiscated all cell phone cameras so as not to compromise Trippy Tip trade secrets. Fortunately several of our intrepid photo journalists were able to smuggle spy cameras disguised as ProVari's past their watchful eyes. (We are sorry to report that one of our reporters was discovered engaging in his First Amendment rights and was physically dragged away kicking and screaming. His portion of the meal was shared equally among others.)

Although space does not allow to share all of the photos, (especially the 5 Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and their brass poles), nor relate all of the activities we shall post a small part of what transpired;​

Sitting atop the Reo VV Grand is the newest technology in tactical Trippy Tips invented, and made by Pietro. When it was discretely pointed out to him that the tip was cattywhumpus he calmly explained that if the Navy Seals could have guns that shoot around corners he could have a Trippy Tip that could vape around corners. (It's rather sad that he's so proud of it... Bert, the Trippy Tip, Grand Poobah was not as elated.)
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During the course of the festivities Bert, (the event host and resident artisan), brought out a selection of one of a kind, custom, museum quality Trippy Tips. The gasps of appreciation were deafening as he placed them on the podium for all to view... without touching.
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All but Pietro abided by Bert's admonishment as to their pricelessness and not to physically touch them. As usual, Pietro couldn't follow orders and the priceless Trippy Tips now reside in a new home. (Other people may have been surprised... I wasn't.)
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Midway through the vape meet the mansion had to be evacuated. Luckily one of our photo journalists was equipped with a telephoto lens and was able to capture this photo from long distance as Pietro attempts to disarm a bomb that he mistakenly constructed while attempting to wrap a new coil/wick. (The crowd was actually disappointed when he disarmed it without mishap.)
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For those who have never had the pleasure of seeing the vape meet host, Bert, of world famous, Trippy Tips, we are pleased to present him to you. Unfortunately Pietro snuck into the photo... he has a nasty habit of doing such things.
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Fortunately we have another picture of Bert without Pietro... unfortunately some unknown, homeless guy snuck in just as the picture was taken.
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Another picture of Pietro. Thank God Bert and that elderly, homeless guy were able to rush in at the last moment.
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Our review of the Denver Vape Meet would not be complete with out introducing our gracious and beautiful hostess, Bert's wife, Beata. (Pay no attention to the man on the left.)
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As the Vape Meet of all vape meets came to a conclusion all were pleased that it had been sans any ugly incidents... until the sharp eyes of a Secret Service Agent noticed something out of order and Pietro was stopped while trying to sneak out the back door of the mansion. A search of his bag revealed that he was trying to abscond with a Reo VV Grand, a Reo Mini, a cell phone with charging cable, a specialized shipping bag filled with recently completed Trippy Tips and the severest insult of all... a container of left over Devil's Egg, Potato Salad. It boggles the mind as to how a fellow vapor could stoop so low. (The Secret Service Agent was kind enough to use a silencer so as not to upset Bert's dog when he shot Pietro... just a little.)
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Except for the unfortunate incident at the end of the meet a wonderful time was had by all and our wholehearted thanks goes out to Bert and Beata for hosting such a glorious event.
 
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Thanks for all the great advice guys. It sounds like I'm just flooding the heck out of these boges. I need to see a cross section of one of them to understand how they work. I think that would help me determine how much juice to be adding.

When you take your drip tip off, does the top of the filler material look saturated or dry when you get you preferred amount in there? How many pulls would you guess you take before you squeeze again?

I was squeezing until juice would come out the top of the center tube to make sure I was fully saturated, but it seems that maybe unnecessary.

I think I also may need to get out of the 2.0 boge as mentioned, because my sweet spot is REALLY small on that VV dial. I'll grab the 3.0 next time now that I have a proper device. :vapor:
 

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We have a funny emergency happening in my home that started last night. Our ice maker in kitchen fridge has a mind of it's own. Usually during the summer is almost stops making ice but acts normally during the cooler months. Past few days its been cranking out ice as would be expected but yesterday speeded up drastically. We flipped up the arm to stop ice making but it it not functioning to cut off ice-making. We are using a bucket to empty the ice container every couple of hours and dust pan/broom to gather ice that tumbles onto floor when door opened EVERY COUPLE OF HOURS!!!!

I don't know if I should cut off the water to it as the freeze/thaw can't be turned off. Just got idea. I think there is a plug, inside, I can unplug.

In Sizzling Texas who'd a tunk one could have "too much" ice from an ice maker.

Creepy Feisty Alice

Fixed for now. Plug was easy to get to, right up front. Time to order a new ice maker, maybe. I've been putting it off for several years and we use ice trays in summer. All depends on how much they cost and how easy to do. In summer we can't use the ice through door as we have to put a plain bin in to empty trays into. Wish all "fixes" were this easy.
 

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Hope he's treating you right, twin. You're due for a good one.
Well so far he is. He is even paying half of the layaway at Wal-mart for the kids Christmas. (I'm going to have his half ready in case he backs out). We were in Wal-mart Saturday and I had said Logan needed shoes just in casual talk on the phone. He looked at me and said "go get Logan some shoes". This took me by great surprise after being with a man that would never do anything for my kids even when he worked he wouldn't. No signs of abusive relationship(yet).
 

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Thanks for all the great advice guys. It sounds like I'm just flooding the heck out of these boges. I need to see a cross section of one of them to understand how they work. I think that would help me determine how much juice to be adding.

When you take your drip tip off, does the top of the filler material look saturated or dry when you get you preferred amount in there? How many pulls would you guess you take before you squeeze again?

I was squeezing until juice would come out the top of the center tube to make sure I was fully saturated, but it seems that maybe unnecessary.

I think I also may need to get out of the 2.0 boge as mentioned, because my sweet spot is REALLY small on that VV dial. I'll grab the 3.0 next time now that I have a proper device. :vapor:

When I take the tip off the filler looks dry. Like I said only the tube around the coil needs to be wet.

On a new cartos you will need to squonk more often, maybe every three draws. As the cartos gets wetter you can go longer. Also the type of hit you take, length and how hard, will determine when you need to squonk again.

I don't get any juice in the drip well with cartos or attys.

The 2.5 and 3.0 are my favs on my VV REO's.

Keep us informed. We are always glad to help out!
 
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