Earthling789

@Edna Nothing more satisfying than giving the gift of vaping and creating another ex-smoker

@Edna TFA makes several cinnamon flavors... the Cinnamon ACL is like red-hots if you mix it more than 5% and is alcohol based. It mixes well, and is really good. Their Cinnamon Concentrate is more the flavor you'd find in a bakery flavor. Their Cinnamon PG is like the Red Hot ACL, but based 100% in PG (no alcohol)... and doesn't mix with some flavors, as well as the alcohol version... but is more candy flavor unless you are only adding 1-2%,.. then it is a "hint" or background flavor. Another trick to Cinnamon I use is to add a touch of Raspberry to it... I'm not sure why, but it really brings out the Cinnamon flavor without feeling so "candy"

I've tried all of them, and Capella's flavors are really good, rich, deep, saturated natural-tasting flavors... but the dark ones are coil killers, and to me, they're not worth the extra expense because I can use a tiny bit more TFA flavorings and achieve the same deep/rich flavor... along with a little steeping. That being said, I have found TFA makes flavors I like at a price I like even better. TFA flavors are natural tasting, although some are a little weak, causing you to use a little more (like 1-3% more than Capella), and after you mix a juice, a little steeping really brings out the flavor. Loranns, to me, is too artificial in their flavorings... at least the ones I've tried... like their raspberry tastes like cheap candy, not real raspberries. FA flavors are good, and I think they are on par with TFA. Some of their flavors are as good as Capella, like Bavarian Cream and French Vanilla, but not quite as rich... if that makes sense?

Yep, I re-use them for my mixes too... I don't have many flavors in 8oz bottles, but those that I use the most... I really should start stocking them in liters, lol.

http://townhall.com/columnists/jacobsullum/2017/02/15/study-confirms-health-advantages-of-vaping-n2285875 Article today from Townhall.com.... which refers to the earlier study I quoted from UK researchers

I don't know what I'd do without peanut butter and bubblegum flavors... you can't make a decent PB cup or milkshake flavor without it, lol... and PB Banana cream... YUM! My fiance's ADV is Juicy bubblegum (TFA) mixed with Cinnamon ACL (TFA)... it's like chewing a piece of Big Red and a piece of Juicy Fruit at the same time... and quite good Regular bubblegum is good by itself, or mixed with fruit or mint flavors (watermelon, strawberry, spearmint, etc) for a different taste, and the gum becomes a great after-flavor on the exhale... I've no idea on how many flavors I have in 30ml or smaller size (probably 100?)... but I can say I have a little over 3 dozen flavors I use most often, in 4oz sizes

About 10-12 years ago, I needed a bridge, and the dentist I went to refused to install it because I was a smoker... citing some crazy study that smoking/nicotine would degrade/dissolve the cements and would degrade the stainless steel and ceramic. That was pure BS! If your dentist is suggesting you quit smoking for reasons of implant failure, find another dentist.... Now, if he is suggesting you quit smoking by switching to vaping for your overall health... he is correct. Vaping has been proven by several, reputable sources to be at least 95% less harmful than traditional smoking, and many European studies agree 98% or higher. If you are a current smoker, you will NEED the nicotine, at least for a while, as you ween yourself from the toxins found in traditional smoking. If you are quitting Nicotine cold-turkey, you may as well not vape at all, IMO. As @Christopher said, regulations have placed a gag-order on vendors/sellers/suppliers/manufacturers to restrict their ability to say anything regarding health benefits, but there are plenty of studies online to help you make your own decision... but I'd suggest reading the reports from the Royal College of Physicians (UK), as opposed to anything put out by the United States' CDC, FDA, or any of our Physicians Journals... as most of those studies are tainted by funding from Big Tobacco.

Ahh, the Arctic... I received one free for review... It was mediocre at best, but lack of being able to disassemble it for cleaning or replacing the glass if it broke were the biggest turn offs initially... and then there were the insane costs of coil replacements... yep, it was one I used ONLY through the coils that came with it. My Subtank mini's out perform it, and the coils don't cost as much as a used Toyota... lol

You can remove the battery, remove the stem from the mechanism, and lift the mechanism from the case... only the case can be cleaned under basic cleaning/service. The mechanism has gears as well as the electronic module... you "can" disassemble the mechanism to remove all the gears, levers, springs, etc. and THEY can be cleaned, oiled and re-assembled, but anything electronic cannot be cleaned. I'd not disassemble the mechanism for cleaning unless it is really dirty or unable to keep time... or if a battery only lasts a year or less, which would indicate dirt is stressing the mechanism, wearing down the battery faster than it should. Another thing to consider when cleaning a case is to make sure you don't damage the water-seals (unless you replace them after cleaning), and the case must be 100% clean, dry, and dust-free before re-assembly.

You are so right, Walt... I went nearly 30 years without wearing a watch (after my Pulsar chronograph was stolen in college), and one day I said "hey, I'd like a nice watch to wear"... so ... and then the obsession began My fiance' think's I'm a bit crazy over my watches... she still reminds me that I can wear only one at a time... but she's starting to come around... she's beginning to see the appeal of having choices for all occasions, including ones you can wear working on the farm or playing in the ocean.... She even picked out the watch I wore to her aunt's 40th wedding anniversary dinner over the weekend, telling me "this one looks sophisticated and will look good with your tie"

Thanks @Walt! I never intended to start refurbishing or repairing watches, but I had a couple of old ones that needed crystal replacements and the local watch shop wanted $25 to replace a $5-10 crystal, and he always pushed for the full $50-75 service with OEM parts and cleaning, so I decided to "try" it myself... turns out it's not that hard, after you buy a few specialty tools, lol. But, like vaping, it is turning into an expensive hobby, and I'm getting quite the stock-pile of "parts" I started out with half-a-dozen decent watches that I wore regularly (Seiko, Bulova, Invicta)... now I have more than 30 "working" and "wearable" pieces from many Swiss and Japanese manufacturers, and my fiance' has more than a dozen she can wear for anything from scuba-diving to black-tie events The highest value watch I've refurbished so far is a Swiss 14K-RG Carl F. Bucherer (with original leather band) that I picked up for < $10 at a thrift-store, and after fixing it, I found out it is worth over $1500! My fiance' refuses to wear it for fear of having it stolen or breaking it

I have to go to the neighboring town this week, so I'll check them out and see what they have. I'd really love a better, LED model, and one with dual magnification would be fantastic! As for fixing an old Timex, it really depends on the level of damage. I've been finding that broken main-springs seem to be the primary reason any mechanical watch fails... usually from over-winding them, and honestly, finding parts is a bigger challenge than actually fixing them. I have a Caravelle 10K RG hand-wind watch on my desk right now with broken mainspring, and NOS replacements are retailing twice what the watch is worth, even with the rolled-gold I'd love to be able to fix it for you, but sadly, it's probably not economical to fix? Now, if you find another one like it, or one with the same (working) mechanism, and possibly a bad case/crystal... swapping the mechanism is a really cheap and easy fix and I'd be happy to do that for you at no charge. I know it has sentimental value to you, but in reality, replacing the mechanism is easier and cheaper than repairing it. To give you an idea of my plate at the moment... all these are quartz watches except the one on the bottom... it's a Sterling Silver Ladies Orient automatic (Japan hand-assembled, self-winding) mechanism from the late 60's. Bulova Marine Star - repaired broken rotating bezel and bad water-seal - swapped bad black dial mechanism for the working Swiss Longwood mechanism with champagne dial ( I think it looks 100% better this way), and I'll probably replace the band with a genuine Bulova deployment leather band. Bulova Marine Star - broken band repaired/sized, replaced crystal and cleaned it (it's a gift for my oldest son's birthday, as it was manufactured the year he was born). Wenger 200M Diver- replaced battery and new rubber dive-band - needs replacing of crystal, crown, and stem (so far, I think it is all it needs) Victornox 300M Certified Diver - replacing crystal, band, battery, and water-seals to return it to full dive-certification (for me to wear diving/snorkeling) Wenger 100M officer's dress - replacing crown/stem and cleaning Wenger 100M Field - just needs battery, already cleaned it Bulova Marine Star - already cleaned and replaced water-seals, just needs new battery Wenger 50M Infantry - replaced domed crystal, cleaned, new battery, water-seal (this one is ready to wear for my youngest son) Orient 17 Jewel auto - mechanism is stuck due to age and lack of maintenance... I'll disassemble, clean, oil, and re-assemble... probably have to touch-up the dial as well as replace the acrylic crystal, but the band is sterling silver, so it's worth repairing... and it's for my fiance's collection.

+1 on the magnification lamp... best accessory "tool" I ever purchased 30-yrs ago...lol. I use to use it when soldering small circuit boards, but now I use it now for my latest hobby of vintage watch repairs and refurbishing. I also use it occasionally when I need a better view of a coil build/deck, too. Maybe someday I'll upgrade to one of the "daylight-white" LED ring-lamps, like you pictured... the one I'm using now works with a standard 40W appliance bulb

I hate that you're having issues with your Kanger tanks... I've been using them almost exclusively for 3 years (along with Russian 91% RTA's), and other than one piece of glass with a tiny defect, I've not had any issues with them... They've been my go-to work-horses since day-one... seriously... KPT2, KPT2-mini, KPT3-mini, Aerotank, Aerotank-mini, Subank, Subtank-mini, Subtank-nano, and all the top-tank versions. Perhaps your local B&M is getting a lot of their Kanger stuff from the grey-market or selling a lot of clones to keep their profit-margins higher? Have you purchased any from online stores like the VT store or one of the other reputable online stores/sellers?

@Adversarious1, I think the FDA and CDC are far more interested in the study they funded... the one published in the Journal of Pediatrics I too hope for the day all ENDS devices are declared "approved" cessation devices, and all this hype and fear-mongering are eradicated.

Yes, it does eventually expire, but if you want to store a bottle for years... top-off the bottle with a little VG or PG (or PG/VG mix to match the ratio in the bottle), so it is 99.999% full, seal the cap tight, and pop it into your freezer. What turns juice dark is heat and AIR. If you top-off the bottles, you prevent oxidation of the ingredients and Nicotine, which will make them last almost indefinitely. Using the freezer is like putting them into stasis... the extreme cold keeps them from aging. I have some juices that have been in the freezer for nearly 3 years, and they still look the same color as they did when I bought them. I sometimes pull one out and vape it, and once it reaches room-temp, it's as good as the day I bought it Oh, and 30ml or larger bottles that I may not want to vape the whole thing... I just divide into several 10ml bottles (before freezing) and it prevents me from thawing out a big bottle, when I may only want a small bottle... I store my mixed juices and bulk mixing supplies in my deep-freeze, and things I use most often (for vaping or mixing) in a dorm-size fridge in my office

This is news we knew already, but science is beginning to prove what we already knew http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0207/850694-e-cigarettes/ There's no mention on the devices used, nicotine strengths, etc., but even if the e-cig devices used were not regulated/controlled, the results appear to be the same Contrast this to an article on MSN.com today (corroborated by the SUN in a similar article), which cites info that is years old, as "today's facts about teen dripping craze", simply because the study was "finally" published in the Journal of Pediatrics... you know... because it's for the kids...

Lower resistance = more heat, and Nicotine is absorbed faster (and felt more) by the body as heat increases, which is why you get a stronger Nicotine "buzz" and more throat-hit from Nicotine if you lower your resistance of your coil (but don't lower the % of Nicotine by the same amount). @Tam's example is spot-on... she dropped her coil resistance by 75% (roughly), and needed to drop her Nicotine by the same 75% (12mg to 3mg) to get the same "feeling", and the same Nicotine absorption. Nicotine absorption rate is a little complicated (math), but the basic rule-of-thumb for vaping is, if you lower (or raise) your coil resistance by X%, then you should lower (or raise) your Nicotine level by the same X%, to maintain your absorption and Nicotine feel/effect. The relationship is nearly linear above 0.5 Ohms, with a steeper curve below 0.5 Ohms because power and heat increase more as you approach zero resistance.... This is why Temperature Control devices have become more popular for those who sub-ohm 0.5 Ohm coils and lower TC devices allow you to control the temperature / heat, so you can (for the most part) use the same juice with a 0.5 Ohm coil as you do with a 0.2 Ohm coil, but you'd still find a lower Nicotine level more appropriate (even when using TC-mode) with a lower Ohm coil, than you would with, say, a 1.2, 1.5, or 1.8 Ohm coil.

Nicotine will still be available, but it may be only from a few, well-controlled sources, which will cause the prices to rise, due to less competition for sales Competition is the biggest part of the free-market... more and more vapor shops and manufacturers will close in 2018, which will shrink the market and drive prices higher... which is exactly what the FDA regulations were designed to do... shrink (or eliminate) the market so that traditional tobacco (cigarettes/cigars) become more readily available and cheaper than vaping. It pains me to see stores closing too (B&M's and online)... regulation and legislation should protect consumers, not big-business interests (by eliminating competition)!

I've been buying "Invisible Glass" cleaner from the dollar store... < $2 a can, and it lasts forever, even though I (try to) clean my windows monthly in multiple vehicles. Even if I buy a can to keep in the trunk or under-seat storage bin for every vehicle, it's worth it... and YES, it does cut the VG residue off the windows, and seems to keep it from re-forming a layer for several weeks.... spray... wipe... wipe... buff.... CLEAN

Hahaha... I've leaned to keep my vape gear in my office, and my fiance' has leaned to ignore any new packages She does, however, roll her eyes often when she sees a "new" mod or tank... but often it is a mod she's just not seen "lately", or a new set of different colored o-rings, not a new tank... I honestly haven't bought that much new stuff in the past year... I swear! She did mention casually that she'd need a WHITE mod for the wedding in June... Little does she know she has a white 75W Topbox Kit sitting on the shelf in my office (tank cleaned and ready to use), just waiting for mother's day to give it to her...

Today, I received my Vape Mail from the VT Store! YAY, Thanks @Christopher for getting those coils and the TopBox Platinum into the warehouse for me! 2 boxes 1.6 Ohm Nautilus BVC for my gal 2 boxes 0.5 Ohm SU316 SSOCC for me Several meters of NiChrome wire in assorted gauges for my RBA deck and OCC head rebuilding 1 absolutely gorgeous TopBox Mini Platinum Yes, it is the all SS body version, not the unpainted Aluminum body. I am one HAPPY vaper this morning

Sounds to me like you're doing great!

This is fantastic for you! I wish you great success and happiness Vaping is a great starting point for a beautiful relationship... seriously! As a side-note, my fiance' (we've been together for 2-yrs) was a blind-date (sort of)... and not until we met in the parking lot of the restaurant for our "first date" did we know we had vaping in common! She was using a Spinner and leaky Aspire K1. My first gift to her was a 50W box-mod and a pair of Nautilus tanks two days later

I no longer feel old (thanks to vaping), but my kids constantly remind me that I worked my way through college by photographing dinosaurs with my "polarock" camera