Awwww, you all are sweet, Thank you, but just a knee surgery, I’ll be fine. Costco trip done…now off to grocery, then I’m going to treat myself to a nice hot bath tonight as I won’t be able to get in and out of the tub for awhile 
I love my tub 
But I’m counting on you all to mix flavors and give me good tasting notes so I can stay caught up. I’ll still be around 
(healing hugs @MysticRose) Will be keeping you in my prayers hun…my brother had his knee replaced earlier this year, after two surgeries over the two years before had failed to stop a (thankfully benign) tumor from growing back. He’s doing well now 
and i’m sure you will be too, asap! Nonetheless will pray for it all to go smoothly and for you to feel better soooon. 
And yes, i’ll let you know how my mixing goes 
i’m a little bit scared…change is outside of the comfort zone. But it’s on!
Frig…my first order hasn’t even shipped yet and already i have four more extracts picked out. 
Why did i order so quickly 
Granted, i didn’t know Fried Chicken was coming my way when i did but still…lol. 
i think Fried Chicken will be a surprise hit 
Thoughts at this stage are to try mixing it with a lesser amount of Fried Dough and/or Baked Bread. 
Perhaps even a smidge of Tomato and/or Cream? 
Btw @Walt_RealFlavors - while i’m posting, i don’t know if the following idea is possible or vape-safe possible, but i wanted to put the suggestion in your head. Lasagna. i grant it would be a complex flavour: melted cheese, tomato sauce, beef, noodles and a bit of spice. But 
Prayers and best wishes sent my dear.
I hope all is well with you and your family, prayers for you my friend.
Thank you all very much! I came through surgery fine. Been home about 10 hours now and hanging in there.
Unfortunately bad news though. Both miniscus were torn instead of just the lateral, and they found I I have very very little cartilage left. But, they took out all debris and chunks and cleaned it up really good, removed the bone spurs, said we will see how it goes. Might end up ok for awhile, or might have to go back for that knee replacement after all. Either way…nothing life threatening 
Thank you all again…I’m done derailing this thread, didn’t realize it would happen. Sorry all.
i wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for you @MysticRose. You’re entitled to derail when your knee is on the mend 
Glad things went well…i’m surprised they sent you home so quickly but that’s likely a good sign.
Shhhhhhh lol
So what flavors did you end up narrowing down too? Or are you still deciding? Please let me know how it goes with those you ordered from Walt. I haven’t tried them yet. Except for that KFC…ugh again…lol
Still deciding…at the moment the VG flavours i’m looking at are:
Bread Pudding, Cherry Pie, Chocolate Milkshake, and Strawberry Milkshake. i’d like to be brave and try Eggnog too (no extract available, boo) but i’ll need to go directly to Walt for that one.
Extracts i have my eye on ordering next time (perhaps tonight if my self-control breaks ;)) are:
Baked Bread, Blackberry, Fried Dough, Meringue and Swedish Gummy.
i feel like the Baked Bread could pair well with the Fried Chicken…juicy chicken sandwich. It’s happening so i will let you know! 
Not as sure if the Fried Dough has a place in there…and i’m not sure what else Fried Dough would be useful with? So i’m on the fence about buying that one. Thoughts are welcomed on this and all the rest too. As for Swedish Gummy (extract), i want to compare RF’s to TPA’s. Although my inclination is to go with RF
Again you picked a bunch I haven’t tried yet. I’ve only got 10-15 flavors from RF so far. However, that one I do have is bread pudding, and I highly recommend it. Tastes just like my mom and grandma used to make. I do have to use the VG version in the 12-15% range though, but I’m fine with that, it’s yummy!
These are the 2 recipes I mix most often with it.
| Ingredient | % |
|---|---|
| Bread Pudding (Real Flavors) | 12 |
| Catalan Cream (FA) | 1 |
| Madagascar (Vanilla Classic) (FA) | 0.5 |
| Marshmallow (FA) | 1 |
| Sweetener (Sucralose) (TPA) | 0.5 |
| Vanilla Custard (Flavorah) | 1.5 |
| Ingredient | % |
|---|---|
| Bread Pudding (Real Flavors) | 12 |
| Sweetener (Sucralose) (TPA) | 0.5 |
| Vanilla Whipped Cream (CAP) | 3 |
Definitely going to try Bread Pudding! Thank you for the recipes i think the second one is more achievable for me in the nearer term.
Part of what’s hanging me up (and perhaps this is extremely ridiculous) is…the Canadian seller re-bottles everything in PET plastic bottles. Whereas direct from Walt, flavours are batch numbered, likely fresher, come in nice clean glass bottles, and i know they’ve been stored properly. There’s absolutely no reason to believe the re-seller isn’t storing them properly but…they are way over on the west coast. It’s probably nonsense but the concern is in the back of my mind.
That said, the re-seller has some neato square 30 mL glass bottles that i want, and what i believe to be a triacetin-based cola from the EU. So yeah. i keep looking at both sites thinking if i stare and ponder them enough, i’ll somehow decide which trigger to pull first. 
On a personal note, my clarity of taste is definitely coming back already…the water i’m drinking has flavour to it now that i didn’t notice even 3 days ago. And the last 3 days i’ve woken up really rested, clear-eyed and fresh. It’s weird but good weird
Good morning @Walt_RealFlavors 
i have 20 items in my cart. Possibly 24 in a moment. OK half that if you don’t count dispensing caps but still. Anyway, you may recall i felt bad about asking about the discount code when i first arrived. i tend to be like “hey, just pay what it is…you’re supporting something you love.” So i’ve never been a giveaways-hungry person (although huge, heartfelt thanks again for the Fried Chicken). 
But with the holidays soon at hand, i’d hate to be the moron who placed a large order a week or two before a Thanksgiving or Christmas sale 
So…apologies if this is an unbecoming question. You’re certainly under no obligation to answer (or hint at one). But…should i wait a bit? 
I’m not sure about everyone else, but I’m waiting for all the Black Friday sales to roll out. Most vendors will have them. However, I had just started diy last year so I wasn’t able to experience them first hand, but I’ve heard there were good ones last year 
And here is where taste is subjective, at 12 percent I’m finding it too strong, and I just got done dropping it to 10.5 % (as a stand alone). +1 on the yummy part!
Like you I’m on a budget and mostly broke but I’ve been mixing for a year and a month and I have 98 flavors, well until this month’s order gets here then I’ll have 101 So who has self control. Or less money lol
Aw a little surgery shouldn’t stop you from taking care of the family. 
Actually make em fend for themselves. They’ll do fine.
Hope all goes well for you in your surgery. Take care.
Dearest @Walt_RealFlavors…I know @Pugs1970 has already asked so just to add to the pressure…me and @Newbstar are also very excited for the raw extracts to hit the UK…hint hint
Hey everyone.
I am still working on if we are going to do a black friday or cyber monday promotion. In the past we have not due to us already being backed up as we are.
As for the extracts coming internationally, I know Canada just get their first 10 or so instock. The UK resellers are not stocking them yet but I recommend that you contact chefs flavours and start demanding
Im gonna phone em …
Hint hint hint hint hint…getting the hint?.?.?