Vapaholics Anonymous - Part 2

[CheekyMonkey]

I tell ya that lady does know her juice!!!

I do! I do! It helps that I'm home all day almost every day & vape myself silly every day lol

I need to place at least 2 more juice orders....but I just browsed through my bank account today (OK BIG mistake, I know) and saw how much I spent on vape in the last couple weeks....seeeeessshhhhh...just little bits here and there, nothing big (except my REO and that was $100) and man did it add up....I just did a quick tick count in my head so I don't know the exact number but....I need to order so I have time to let it steep.....ugh...but I should probably wait...but...but...but

I don't want to know how much I've spent on vaping at this point - I know it's in the thousands, and that's as far as I was willing to count lol
My current take on it is this: I now know which juices & what gear I prefer, so I no longer need to spend much to be satisfied - I no longer feel the need to try every juice in existence (I've tried so many & been so disappointed - Deej & ECB never disappoint, so I'll stick with them for 99% of my juice orders!), I don't have to try the latest & greatest, so my expenditures have been curtailed significantly...
My point is... buy the juices you know you love and will vape once steeped so that you don't run out and do something crazy like placing a 100$ order with a new vendor because they have a good sale - I've found that sales are a whole lot easier to resist when you already have the juices you love steeped & waiting for you to vape them.
Or, in simpler terms, buy now, save later
(or something like that - just took my meds & could be a lil wonky lol)

 

[CheekyMonkey]

Yeah, I think the reason I've had no success with dripping is that my juice was too thin. Does flavor go down as PG does?

I haven't noticed any problems with flavor decreasing, however the VG can add a touch of sweetness, and some claim that it mutes their flavor. Trial & error, but I wouldn't be too concerned. You can always order with XF if you're concerned that it might be problem.
And thicker juice will help with dripping (you still need a drip shield )

 

[luvinit]

I don't know Reidus.. I kinda think if you like the 70/30 you should stick with it.. I order both and haven't found a ton of difference. I think, (correct me if I'm wrong) the 70/30 would have more flavor.. (Cheeky?)

I didn't get the silver epower, I got the silver twist. So now my dilemma is,, since I'm going to sell off my KGOs, I think I should go for the real epower, with the changeable switch. I'm really loving this Ego epower, I've used nothing else since I got it. And maybe the blue twist too! Decisions, decisions!!

I just got around to trying some deej strawberry cheesecake that Cheeky sent me and yes, it's very yummy! I don't think I've found even one deej juice I haven't liked! I did find one ECB I didn't like,,, the Cherry Swirl. Not good. And I bought 30ml of it! Live and learn.

Well, I think I'll go some shopping. (seems like I say that a lot!)

 

[CheekyMonkey]

I don't know Reidus.. I kinda think if you like the 70/30 you should stick with it.. I order both and haven't found a ton of difference. I think, (correct me if I'm wrong) the 70/30 would have more flavor.. (Cheeky?)

I didn't get the silver epower, I got the silver twist. So now my dilemma is,, since I'm going to sell off my KGOs, I think I should go for the real epower, with the changeable switch. I'm really loving this Ego epower, I've used nothing else since I got it. And maybe the blue twist too! Decisions, decisions!!

I just got around to trying some deej strawberry cheesecake that Cheeky sent me and yes, it's very yummy! I don't think I've found even one deej juice I haven't liked! I did find one ECB I didn't like,,, the Cherry Swirl. Not good. And I bought 30ml of it! Live and learn.

Well, I think I'll go some shopping. (seems like I say that a lot!)

I still have deejstuff cheesecakes up for grabs sunshine, and your box is going out tomorrow, but hasn't been sealed yet... Just sayin' (tempting )

Funny that you dislike the Cherry Swirl - I'm not a huge fan, but Iron Monkey LOVES it! I did take a puff of it today though, and it was incredibly good on Squonkette the Grand with a 2.0 Boge! Surprised me enough that I chain vaped it for a few minutes before giving it back - wonder if your carto & the wattage of your vape had something to do with not liking it since that seems to be the case for me!

70/30 could have more flavor - I think it's a personal preference thing - I prefer the 50/50 mix because it's so versatile, but some people say that more pg=more flavor (in addition to the added throat hit). How's that for a non answer

I think you should wait until your silver twist arrives before buying a blue twist, and if the ePower is your go to device right now, there is nothing wrong with grabbing a silver epower (with replaceable switch), if that's what you want AND you think you need 2 (or plan on selling the other once/keeping as back up?)

 

[luvinit]

Well, if I get rid of the KGOs I'm gonna need back ups. If something happens to this epower, and then the twist is dead... HORRORS At least with another 18650 mod of some sort I'd be ok,, I've got four of those batts. I'm just so AWFUL at making decisions!! I read good stuff, I read bad stuff.. WTF???? I don't know which way to go. And I wasn't going to admit this,, but Woodrow is pretty sweet... I have to say I'm a bit tempted to go in that direction. WHAT DID SHE SAY??? Yes, that was me, saying I was thinking of a box mod. OMG!!! Seriously, I never thought I'd say that! I'd probably be just as happy with another one of these epowers like I've already got for a measly $20. You know what I should do?? I should wait until Gotvapes gets that Alpha program up and running... who knows what kind of goodies I'll have access to when that happens. Besides, I really shouldn't spend any more money right at the moment,, since I just bought a bunch of juice and yet ANOTHER pv!!! Yup, that's what I'm gonna do.. wait for Gotvapes. Ummmmm, maybe I'll go surf the classys for a bit... you know. Just to see if there's anything interesting

 

[CheekyMonkey]

Well, if I get rid of the KGOs I'm gonna need back ups. If something happens to this epower, and then the twist is dead... HORRORS At least with another 18650 mod of some sort I'd be ok,, I've got four of those batts. I'm just so AWFUL at making decisions!! I read good stuff, I read bad stuff.. WTF???? I don't know which way to go. And I wasn't going to admit this,, but Woodrow is pretty sweet... I have to say I'm a bit tempted to go in that direction. WHAT DID SHE SAY??? Yes, that was me, saying I was thinking of a box mod. OMG!!! Seriously, I never thought I'd say that! I'd probably be just as happy with another one of these epowers like I've already got for a measly $20. You know what I should do?? I should wait until Gotvapes gets that Alpha program up and running... who knows what kind of goodies I'll have access to when that happens. Besides, I really shouldn't spend any more money right at the moment,, since I just bought a bunch of juice and yet ANOTHER pv!!! Yup, that's what I'm gonna do.. wait for Gotvapes. Ummmmm, maybe I'll go surf the classys for a bit... you know. Just to see if there's anything interesting

Wait for the Alpha Sunshine!!! I bet you'll get some pretty sweet deals on new tech, just have a little patience & save your pennies - you don't technically NEED anything new right now (haha advice not to spend money coming from me.. whodda thunk it )

 

[Reidus]

Mornin, Lizards! I hope everyone is have a great AM! I was just over at the classy's and saw something that made me think I might have a problem; They have a wood mod over there call a "Southpaw"! Looking at that, and comparing it to Woodrow, I realized that Woodrow is made for a "righty" and I'm a southpaw. Does anybody know how well it, or the Reo's or pretty much any of the other bottom-feeders work with the left hand, or am I going have to adjust to vaping Woodrow using just my right hand?

 

[luvinit]

Good morning vapers... gave Cheeky's classy a little bump this morning, and I put my list of juices up too. Have to run to the PO this morning (ick) and get the LT off to Canada. I have to prepare a package for my xray buddy too.. the KGOs, some sample juices. I had to laugh last night,, like most of us in the beginning, she insisted on tobacco flavor. I gave her the deej RY4 that I got from Cheeky and she really liked it. But I let her try some of my other stuff,,, you know I carry about 10 different flavors with me on any given day! She admitted last night that she can see what I mean about the flavors... once you go flavors, you don't want that nasty tobacco!! So I'll give her some samples and some cartos too. I really love converting!!!
PM incoming.... yay!!!

 

[Reidus]

I've already learned 2 things this morning, and I've only had 1 cup of coffee! First, Dragon's Blood tastes better on a hotter vape; and 2) I need to get some DCs that aren't mega's, lol. I've decided to hold off on the twist (sorry, Cookster) until the first of July; teaching summer school means I only get 2 paychecks: 1 on the first of July and the other on the first of August. I'm going to focus this month on carto's, a couple of attys to try out on Woodrow, and some bling for him as well, lol. Oh! And Juice of course!

 

[Reidus]

Another question concerning 50/50 juice. I have to use a syringe to load my mega cartos and the 70/30 juice is a pain to draw into the syringe. I have to assume that 50/50, due to it's increased viscosity, would be worse. Do any of you use the syringe method of loading, and if so, should I look at a bigger syringe? I've got a 10ml syringe, and I'm quite a novice at dealing with them.

 

[luvinit]

I have a bunch of syringes and needles (I DO work in a hospital ) but I have the best luck with a smaller syringe, 5ml or smaller and a blunt tip needle. The guage on a pointy tip needle seems too small and yeah, it's a pain to get thicker juices up in them. My CE3s came with a couple blunt tip needles and those work really well. They're pretty cheap too.. I think Discount Vapors has them. The only problem with the ones I have is that they're short.. they're designed to use with the CE3s so they kinda needed to be short.. I'm sure you could probly find longer ones though. It really is WAY faster than dripping into those big cartos.

 

[Reidus]

I have a bunch of syringes and needles (I DO work in a hospital ) but I have the best luck with a smaller syringe, 5ml or smaller and a blunt tip needle. The guage on a pointy tip needle seems too small and yeah, it's a pain to get thicker juices up in them. My CE3s came with a couple blunt tip needles and those work really well. They're pretty cheap too.. I think Discount Vapors has them. The only problem with the ones I have is that they're short.. they're designed to use with the CE3s so they kinda needed to be short.. I'm sure you could probly find longer ones though. It really is WAY faster than dripping into those big cartos.

LOL, I don't have the patience to deal with drip,drip,dripping those bad boys! I've already decided to get a blunt-tip needle; already stuck myself once, dammit! I'll go look.

DV's out of these. Do you think a medical supply house would have them? And what gauge needle do you recommend? I hate the idea of having to pay to ship a $2 syringe, lol.

 

[luvinit]

The thing with needles is the higher the guage, the smaller the hole. Weird, but true. I just looked at Amazon and they have a bunch of blunt tip needles.. I didn't look very far but I think 18 guage or 20 guage if you can find them would work fine. I'll look around and see what I can find

 

[luvinit]

http://www.ecigexpress.com/diy-supp...nge-with-blunt-tip-needle-various-sizes-p-249
These look to be 14 guage, and a 5cc syringe would be plenty big enough, I would think. I'm still looking, though!

 

[luvinit]

Syringe with Blunt Tip Needle - One Stop DIY Shop Store
Syringe - 3ml Luer Lock with Blunt Tip Needle
http://www.............com/diy/204-5ml-syringe-w-18ga-blunt-tip-needles.html
Dispensing Needles
Blunt Tip Needle [] - $0.99 : Stormys Vapor Cellar, Electronic Cigarettes & More
Just a few of what I was able to find. It looks to me like most places carry from 14 to 18 guage.

 

[Reidus]

Thanks guys. I'm gonna check with medical supply houses first. It's ridiculous to pay $3.00 shipping on a $2.00 item!

 

[CheekyMonkey]

Mornin, Lizards! I hope everyone is have a great AM! I was just over at the classy's and saw something that made me think I might have a problem; They have a wood mod over there call a "Southpaw"! Looking at that, and comparing it to Woodrow, I realized that Woodrow is made for a "righty" and I'm a southpaw. Does anybody know how well it, or the Reo's or pretty much any of the other bottom-feeders work with the left hand, or am I going have to adjust to vaping Woodrow using just my right hand?

You shouldn't have too much of a problem using Woodrow as a southpaw. It should be fairly easy to swap hands, or use it in either - I use Foxy Roxy in either hand, and Squonkette the grand working in either hand as well. I wouldn't worry about it too much just yet

Good morning vapers... gave Cheeky's classy a little bump this morning, and I put my list of juices up too. Have to run to the PO this morning (ick) and get the LT off to Canada. I have to prepare a package for my xray buddy too.. the KGOs, some sample juices. I had to laugh last night,, like most of us in the beginning, she insisted on tobacco flavor. I gave her the deej RY4 that I got from Cheeky and she really liked it. But I let her try some of my other stuff,,, you know I carry about 10 different flavors with me on any given day! She admitted last night that she can see what I mean about the flavors... once you go flavors, you don't want that nasty tobacco!! So I'll give her some samples and some cartos too. I really love converting!!!
PM incoming.... yay!!!

Thanks for the bump sunshine! Wish your juices were 0nic so I could grab some!
The RY4 I sent you was actually ECB, not deej - I really think you grow into some of the tobaccos, or maybe it's just that the ECB RY4 blend I get is so darn creamy that I love it (the tobaccos I like are all mellow, non burnt flavors - can't stand the burning flavors - bleh!)

Another question concerning 50/50 juice. I have to use a syringe to load my mega cartos and the 70/30 juice is a pain to draw into the syringe. I have to assume that 50/50, due to it's increased viscosity, would be worse. Do any of you use the syringe method of loading, and if so, should I look at a bigger syringe? I've got a 10ml syringe, and I'm quite a novice at dealing with them.

Bigger needles will make it a whole lot easier to fill your syringe - the 14-16gauge work well for straight VG, and should work well for you with 50/50. I still use a longer 18g for most of my juices - they take a little more patience, but are much easier to get into the carto

I think the replacement syringes ECB sells are 14g, however they are the shorties, so that may not be ideal. Their syringe kits come with 1.5 or 2" needles in 18g (they're what I use most of the time).

 

[Reidus]

But if Amazon carries them, I'm thinking of ordering a jewelry cleaner anyway, so I could always bundle them together.

Anybody need some needles? I found this on Amazon:

Amazon.com: Dispensing Needle, Blunt Tip 14 ga x 1-1/2" 50 pcs: Industrial & Scientific

Be sure to read the reviews.

 

[luvinit]

That's awesome!! Gee, I wonder what "pg/vg" stuff those people are messing around with???

 

[Reidus]

I'll probably just add a syringe or 2 to my next ECB order.