Hot Seat Sunday
So, this is an idea for a weekly thread… Basically it's a AMA thread with a twist – the 'victim' gets to name who is next up in the rotation. It was started by /u/juthinc in this thread here and it was continued by /u/isuamadog in here , and continued here by /u/humanpuck, and there by /u/eyemakepizza, /u/ID10-T AMA is here , /u/vApe_Escape right here , /u/mlNikon somewhere in the area of here, /u/EdibleMalfunction's AMA resides here, and /u/Foment-Life's most certainly right here, /u/Kittybit8 's viking rune script right here., /u/Staybert drops some knowledge here
There are some rules:
- try picking someone who hasn't gone yet
- it has to be someone who actively posts here
- no dead people (ie: notcharlesmanson isn't eligible)
- preferably a name that people recognize, 'regular poster' means someone who is a) alive and b) has posted in the last three months
Complete the FAQ before posting
if you do the hot seat, you can add up to three names to the list of people who are potential victims. Now, in the interest of saving some likely to be asked questions from coming up multiple times, I've included a FAQ below. With that said (and remembering to not repeat questions from the FAQ) fire away. Oh, and next time, it's someone's turn and you will be pm'ed regarding your participation. (possibly /u/AlfredPudding /u/modivin /u/odiedoodah /u/Apexified /u/enyawreklaw, /u/folkart2000 /u/shyndo , /u/kurisantou /u/Ben_Gaming, /u/Millions81 ).
Already Done: /u/juthinc, /u/isuamadog, /u/humanpuck, /u/eyemakepizza, /u/ID10-T, /u/vApe_Escape, /u/mlNikon, /u/EdibleMalfunction, /u/Foment_Life, /u/Kittybit8, /u/Staybert, /u/Vishousness
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Sorry for the late post opening a gas station and vape shop in 2 week have been merchandising and such for the past couple of weeks.
**How'd you get your handle?**I have a long Indian name (Vishovjit) from that I've always been called my nickname Vish.Half of you guys have been calling me by my real nickname not knowing it. When I got into drugs (Heroin) and stupid shit I was a completely diff person hence the nickname Vishous. From the came the name Vishousness. Im not Vishous anymore I promise. Grateful Recovering Heroin Addict (I am open to questions about the addiction part of my life too)
**How long have you been mixing for?**Been Mixing for about 6 months now. My first mix was TPA Blackberry at 5%. You can probably figure how that turned out but it gave me a respect for TPA Blackberry. As i became sober I had more and more free time on my hands and I fully submerged myself into vaping as a hobby making coils and such and first now that I have been mixing its just another healthy hobby I can add to my "therapies". Plus the discord group is practical part of my sober support group someones always up to talk with.
Current flavor or profile obsession?Gajar Ka Halwa is god damn frustrating its an Indian Dessert that has fresh carrots, cashews, milk , honey , cardamom depending on where you go so far I have only messed with VT Parrano Carrot but I will pick up more Carrots till I Get it right.
**Most/Least disappointing flavors that was/not as expected?**I am just not a fan of INW Cactus idk why but whatever % I use it at I just dont like the mix(Don't Hate me for it). In its place ive been using INW Prickly Pear which i have fallen in love with as it provides the same juiciness as Cactus but with a melon-y aspect
**Mixing Milestone?**Milestone for me was that I got to compete with the awesome /u/AlfredPudding & /u/mlNikon in the first ever mixers competition. Also Meeting up with a fellow discord mixer /u/humanpuck for dinner while visiting his home state was cool. Also having my Mango Dragonfruit Refresher recipe featured on DIY or Die.
Recipes you admire/love?Coco De leche , Rain and Nana Pudding by /u/AlfredPudding , Mango Arnold Palmer by /u/humanpuck, Sunmist by /u/Ben_Gaming , Camp Tiger Claw by /u/ConcreteRiver, Black Blossom Tea by the Awesome /u/Kindground and Impropapiety by /u/Id10-T,
**White whale?**Rise by Ruthless or Lychee Dragon by The Finest
**How would you describe your mixing style?**My mixing style is erratic I have weeks where I'm mixing the same recipes and vaping them and then week binges on developing and mixing stuff. I Have an unhealthy obsession for Starbucks refreshers and i have using their drinks for inspiration so far.
**Advice for new mixers?**Take your hands off the keyboard, sit back and fucking read and use the search bar put in effort when people seeing you making an effort they will want to help you. Taste everything even if you messed up % ,taste it ,your mistake may lead to a lesson or even something delicious (See bonus recipe for example). Lastly write everything down ,the bonus recipe I've included took so long to get right because I didn't right the original down and it took me forever to get it right again. I've gotten so much help and assistance from this community and the discord you guys seriously are the best.
BONUS RECIPE
I'm going to continue /u/Staybert 's Bonus Recipe Thingy
I went through 16 version of this recipe and I'm finally at a point that i can say its done.
***Balerion (Prickly Dragon)***OOO-Dragon Fruit -2%INW-Prickly Pear-2%FA-Fuji -1.75%JF-Strawberry Sweet-0.75%Cap-Double Apple-0.5%Add Sweetener to taste but I used 1 drop of FW Sweetener & 1 drop of TPA Sweet & Tart
I was mixing up single flavor testers for the OOO Dragon fruit(Like Inw dragon fruit but sweeter) & INW Prickly Pear (Think of Inw Cactus with all its juicy attributes expect it has a kind of melon-y aspect to it), I got the bottles mixed up and ended up putting both into the same bottle was a delicious mistake to me kinda of tastes like a melon hi chew, this had a good amount of flavor )for such a low percentage of flavor that but was lacking some body which is why the FA Apple Fuji (Fuji Apple) is in there it brings another level of juiciness. The JF Sweet Strawberry adds sweetness and IMO make everything pop along with the cap double apple which is there to also support the Fuji .I previously had Cap Tart Cherry (0.25%) in this and it was holding this recipe back IMO. I have been working on this recipe for about 2-3 months.
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Multiple Edits:Tag and format fixes, forgot to put what additives and sweeteners i used
- What did the TFA Blackberry taste like when you mixed it at 5% - and what did you vape it through? Obv it was too strong, but what was it exactly that was gross or off-putting? Did it get floral up at 5%? Or was it just too sickly sweet and overpowering?
- What is the recipe that you've mixed the most in the last 2 months?
- Was OoO Dragonfruit the catalyst for Balerion? Would you be able to write a very brief description of OoO Dragonfruit, and recommended %'s?
Great to have you here Vish.
- mainly with the TPA blackberry @ i didnt get any gien flavor all I identified was blueness it completely stuck to my mesh pro and i have to leave it in Alcohol even after i took it out it had a slight scent of it
- Definitely Coco De Leche I love coconut IRL and for me Coco De Leche with 0.5% FA Custard Prem fills that craving.
- OoO Dragonfruit- The viscosity of the liquid itself is very thick I got it from DIYVS , non floral sweet mashed dragonfruit pulp would be the best way to describe it and when i say pulp i mean you taste some of the peal/rind of dragonfruit.
I would say that a mistake was the catalyst for Balerion also one of the most important lessons i learned in mixing taste everything even if you make a mistake
What’s more expensive? Your old heroin addiction or your new mixing addiction? Lol, in all seriousness though, super happy for you that you were able to beat your addiction. My brother was an addict and never ended up beating it, so I know how hard it can be.
Shit it doesn't even matter id rather have an addiction to mixing over heroin any day. That why i chose to always mix with weight from the start I didnt want needles to trigger me hadnt been around them since i got sober really.
How long you been clean?
Have you encountered many others around this community who used their share (and a few other people's) share of drugs in the past? (Seems slightly more common than in the general population.)
Almost a year and a half now ... Definitely have found some in our community that have experienced how shitty drugs can be but youd be surprised at how many people have been effected by it
New vape shop? Tell us more.
Im in Long Island new york currently my family own multiple gas stations we recently got the chance to add another to the list with this gas station came an separate unused building on the same property we just got all the permit and everything to make it attached so the vape shop will be attached to the gas station but technically speaking its a separate business with all thats going on regulation wise we didnt wanna take a crazy risk but i did get lucky enough to not have to pay rent for the first year most of the shops by me may be setup nice and all that but outa of 30+ shops only about 3 have employees with knowledge
What are your top 5 OOO flavors and why?
Sorry I completely forgot about OoO Rice milk this is honestly really surprising after a medium steep 1-2 weeks it taste like sweetened milk boiled with rice and strained its a little dry but the trick for this one is steeping it longer the longer you steep it seems like the longer the rice was boiled and u get a spot on rice milk i use this in /u/humanpuck I Kheer U recipe
Are you completely and totally sober from all mind-altering chemicals except nicotine and maybe caffeine, or just the opiods?
Where did you first get the idea that you could mix your own juice?
When i was in Rehab we had a staff member that would make his own juice he had a couple recipes he had my try this was about 3-4 years ago the last commercial juice i purchase was coconut milk it was harsh and tasted like suntan lotion after this i had remember that staff member had a coconut recipe that was much better and id remembered hed tell me it was cheaper than going to a store , made the connection in my mind and down the rabbit hole i went :) one of the best decisions of my life
I'm going to make a recipe and name it after you. What should the flavor profile be and/or which ingredients must it include?
Nuts or citrus i hated both before i got in diy and im loving exploring both these profiles i feel like i probably tried these profiles in the past and had some shitty exp with them
Alright, a few follow-up questions to help me narrow this down.
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MAGA or Fuck Trump?
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What's your favorite season: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall?
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Tobacco vapes: Yay or Nay?
Im all for Making America Great Again economically but not by letting go of the people that built this country immigrants ... my father immigrated here in 1984 when there were hindu-sikh riots in Indian a dark page in Indias history. My family is sikh so they came over to here with $100 from that my father drove taxi for about 10 years till he bought his first gas station in 1994 kept working to where he is today. He is a living example of what the American dream was and what it ought to still be
My favorite season is winter on long island cause when the snow falls lightly its so beautiful
I have yet to get into tobacco vapes i was looking into ry4 recipes as a way to try em out
Do you have a favorite fruit to eat?
Def pomegranate cause the amount of time it takes to separate the actually seeds and stuff i love sitting there and doing it its almost therapeutic for me ... fill a bowl with water and separate the fruit under the water all the white stuff will float and the seeds themselves will go to the bottom