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[Hollylane]

Okay, I just ordered from ECBlend....

Here's what I'm waiting for (all 70/30)...

Belgian Waffle w/blueberry and raspberry (this one is in the sample size)

Dragon's Blood

Tropical Punch

[Medusa]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Okay, I just ordered from ECBlend....

Here's what I'm waiting for (all 70/30)...

Belgian Waffle w/blueberry and raspberry (this one is in the sample size)

Dragon's Blood

Tropical Punch

You are going to LOVE that Dragon's Blood from ECBlend but I found that I had to let mine steep for about a week before it was truly melded.

Y'all - I am glad to say that I am 52 days without nicotine of any kind. Jackhammer is almost that long without snus. I have only had a few noticeable cravings and I think they were more of the "habit" cravings than the physical craving.
For example, I was on the phone with June the other night and had an overwhelming urge to go out on the deck and do a deep inhale while we processed. This was more about "my routine" of talking to Juney on the phone and smoking the whole time than an actual physical need for nicotine. I overcame it by talking about it and inhaling some Cinful Pear from HHV.

I am going to make another post about the order I received yesterday from Alice in Vapeland. It was, in short, INSPIRING.

[pinkgeek]

Hmmm I think I have to get one of these for Jess. Hy's been making tremendous headway towards quitting after 3 decades of smoking. Yay for replacement techniques.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Medusa

You are going to LOVE that Dragon's Blood from ECBlend but I found that I had to let mine steep for about a week before it was truly melded.

Y'all - I am glad to say that I am 52 days without nicotine of any kind. Jackhammer is almost that long without snus. I have only had a few noticeable cravings and I think they were more of the "habit" cravings than the physical craving.
For example, I was on the phone with June the other night and had an overwhelming urge to go out on the deck and do a deep inhale while we processed. This was more about "my routine" of talking to Juney on the phone and smoking the whole time than an actual physical need for nicotine. I overcame it by talking about it and inhaling some Cinful Pear from HHV.

I am going to make another post about the order I received yesterday from Alice in Vapeland. It was, in short, INSPIRING.

I read that about steeping the Dragon's Blood, so I've told Gaige to slap my hand virtually if I try to get into it less than a week after it arrives. It is good to hear that you have a favorable opinion about it.

It is so awesome that you have done it without the nicotine, I'm seriously impressed. I'm not there yet. But, then when I smoked, I was smoking 2 packs a day (which is insane). I had a craving the other day for a real one, even though I'm getting nicotine, when I was about to go in for my procedure. Other than that time, I have not been tempted.

The Cin City I just got from HHV's is fucking fantastic, especially with coffee. It tastes like I'm having a cinnamon danish and coffee. Like!!

[Strappie]

I just purchased some liquids from Ecblend. My friend who got me into this is also getting some to save her the shipping. They should be here next week. I am trying a small bottle of 100% VG juice so we shall see if this helps me with the DRY mouth. I also got a small bottle of 40%PG - 60%VG. Thought I'd start small and see... My friend also got two new flavors to try.

Thanks for the tips peeps!!

[Medusa]

I am so crazy about vaping that I am going to put together a vape basket for the Reunion in September. Juices and probably an ego-C or a Kanger. I want everyone to quit smoking!

[Strappie]

Originally Posted by Medusa

I am so crazy about vaping that I am going to put together a vape basket for the Reunion in September. Juices and probably an ego-C or a Kanger. I want everyone to quit smoking!

And here most people thought I was crazy (ok maybe I am) that I was "vaping" at the Reunion. Glad it's catching on here!!

[Hollylane]

Today I am waiting for my new bottle of "A Quiet Morning", after using the first one up. It is my favorite vape.

So, I cracked open Alice's Black & White Cookie. It is not my favorite, but I added a little of my EC Blends Belgium Waffle w/Blueberry, and it made it just right!

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by Medusa

I am so crazy about vaping that I am going to put together a vape basket for the Reunion in September. Juices and probably an ego-C or a Kanger. I want everyone to quit smoking!

i can't wait to see everyone sitting outside in the sun having a break and vaping away......

[Medusa]

Does anyone here use a drip tip?

I am about to order a couple for Jack and I and it seems like it would be much easier to change flavors.

Update: I have been vaping AiV's "Lemon Loves Cake" for about an hour now and really love the lightness of the juice. People had talked about how subtle the flavors were and not to be surprised if at first you feel like you can't taste any flavor. I was kinda concerned but after vaping this for a while, I can say that Alice's verbiage about "letting the pallet of the tongue cool down between inhales" wasn't just bullshit. It's like the lightness of the flavor has let the flavor "build" instead of "deflate" over the last hour. Like, have you gotten ahold of a flavor yet that was so saturated in your mouth that you quit tasting it after a while? This juice doesn't do that: it's like it gets better with ever hit!!

Y'all just don't know how excited I am about seeing a line of vapers at Reunion this year and about maybe converting someone else to vaping if they win the basket of goodies I'm going to put together.

At a pack a day for the last 60 days, I estimate that I have saved well over $300. I am also sleeping better, snoring less, and not coughing anymore in the mornings

[Strappie]

Damn you Medusa.... Now I have to order from them now too!

[Medusa]

Preface: These are only my opinions and I don't mean to come off like a fan-girl for AiV but dammit! Oh, and this post might end up costing you a lot of money. Sorry. You'll thank me later.

Y'all - I have read a LOT of posts about Alice in Vapeland over on Facebook, Twitter, the e-cig forums and have even seen review vids on Youtube hyping this company as one of the most amazing juice experiences ever. Needless to say, I was curious.

I placed an order back on January 30th. (all of my juice is 0 nic) I knew going in that the wait time would be massive because this company has apparently become so popular in the last 9 months that orders are taking like 3 weeks to get to people AND they are having to shut their website down for ordering almost 5 days out of the week in order to catch up. They are trying to remedy this by hiring more people but it was a very small 2-person operation up until about a month ago.

I received my order yesterday and was delighted to see this box:



Now, another preface is that I am a sucker for good marketing and these folks definitely believe in putting time into their presentation. Another thing to mention is that their flavors are pretty renowned for being "artisanal" and "different". Lots of tea-based flavors and lots of nice citrus.

I ordered the "Little Bit of Everything" sampler which gives you 15 tiny little 5ml bottles of every flavor they have.

When I opened the box, I was greeted with this:



And YES, I love the little Alice-themed playing cards and personalized message. On the back of the message is a receipt for my purchase, order number, and a phone number to call for questions.

Under the receipt was this. BEHOLD:




As far as the flavors, I usually do a "dot test" on the back of my hand and taste a dot of the juice before I vape it to get a good idea of what to expect. They all tasted pretty amazing except for "White Rabbit" which had a peppery taste. I know this is not a litmus test since these flavors are meant to be vaped and not drank but I was surely tempted to turn up the bottles and squeeze each one into my mouth, they were that good.

Another preface is that AiV juices are much "lighter" in flavor than other juice. This is not a bad thing. Your mouth doesn't get overwhelmed with a saccharin sweet film of flavor and you actually enjoy each vape as a delicacy. Think of it as the difference between a ribeye steak perfectly cooked so that it needs no sauce and a deep-fried monstrosity covered in every sickening condiment known to man so that the flavor is overwhelming and thus, imperceptible.

"Lemon Loves Cake" is an amazing blend of light, buttery poundcake with a custardy lemon undertone. And it's not the nasty, Lysol-tasting lemon that I've encountered with other vendors. It's muted. It is airy and delightful and I will definitely be ordering another bottle (a HUGE ONE!) of this!

"Black and White Cookie" - If you want to vape an Oreo cookie, vape this! This is a rich, chocolately/vanilla blend with a nice cookie biscuit undertone. Probably the best chocolate flavor I have ever vaped. A huge bottle of this will be ordered!

"Cupcake City" - Holy Buttery Homemade Cupcakes, Vapeman! This made me think of giant, fluffy french vanilla cupcakes coated with whipped buttercream. Super delicious! WANT. MORE.

"Cherry Blossom" - Cherries and something mildly floral. NOT perfume-floral, but floral in the way of inhaling a nice jasmine or honeysuckle. Mouthwatering and divine!

"Bandersnatch" - I'm a banana hound and this definitely satisfies! There is a light coffee and caramel undertone and a hint of black tea. It is a smoooooooothe and delicate flavor and intensely relaxing. Reminds me of curling up with a flannel blanket on a cold night.

"Mystic Mandalime" - This was apparently a customer contest winner. It is definitely a mix of lime, mandarine orange, tea, and cream. Lemony and subtle and super good after a heavy meal.

"Zombie Apocalypse" - FUCKNG YUM. If an Oreo milkshake had a strawberry afterburn, this would be it. The fruitiness of this is not that overpowering fruit of other juices, it's a "we made you a cupcake and misted it with strawberry juice" kinda thing. DELICIOUS!

"Frost Blossom" - A chocolate orange meets mint. You might think this won't be awesome. You'd be WRONG. This is winter morning meets orange groves in Florida. Very good!

"Creamsicle" - Remember those Creamsicle popsicles that had the white creamy middle from when you were a kid? This is it. DELISH!

"Crunkberry" - Captain Crunchberry on a cupcake with a side of cream. Very layered in flavor and GOOD!

"Sweet Tease" - A definitive tea flavor that they should have named "Southern Sweet Tea" because that's what it reminds me of. There is a nice juicy lemon garnish on the glass too! ORDERING MORE!

"Afternoon Tea" - I wanted to turn this up and drink this. Think of a high-quality Earl Grey with cream and the tiniest hint of pekoe. YUMMY.

"Twas Brillig" - If you had a nice cup of tea and a hot piece of blackberry crumb cake on the side and the hot aroma steam combined right under your nose? This would be it. A-MAZ-ING and unique. Want More!

"A Quiet Morning" - I saw a lot of hype about this one and now I know why. Green tea with honey and a soft fruity flavor - maybe mango? Something a tiny bit tropical. Probably going to become a daily vape for me.

"White Rabbit" - I can't describe this flavor except to say there is something dark about it - Maybe cappuccino or coffee or really dark tea but also a buttery blend with hazelnut overtones. It's very good.


Yes, I tested all of these since last night. YES, they are all very good. YES, I will probably go broke buying from these people. By far, this company has offered some of the most complex and interesting flavors I have vaped yet. The attention to detail and packaging is a huge bonus.
I will be waiting with baited breath for them to open the website up to ordering on Wednesday so I can get my fix.

Afterword: Taste is subjective. These are only my opinions. Have your pets spayed or neutered.

[Hollylane]

For the love of dogs...

I may, or may not have just set an alarm on my phone for when they are open for business again (12am EST Tuesday). The Crunkberry sounds perfect, as do some of the many other flavors in your sample pack.

Question:
Do you change the wicked type cartomizer out, when rinsing and changing flavors? These are about $4 apiece, so that could get expensive with trying different flavors out.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Strappie

I just purchased some liquids from Ecblend. My friend who got me into this is also getting some to save her the shipping. They should be here next week. I am trying a small bottle of 100% VG juice so we shall see if this helps me with the DRY mouth. I also got a small bottle of 40%PG - 60%VG. Thought I'd start small and see... My friend also got two new flavors to try.

Thanks for the tips peeps!!

It may just be me, but the 100% pg made my mouth less dry than the 70/30. I'm going to keep vaping and see what happens. Everything that just came in from HHV is 70/30.

[Strappie]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

It may just be me, but the 100% pg made my mouth less dry than the 70/30. I'm going to keep vaping and see what happens. Everything that just came in from HHV is 70/30.

It's the HIGH PG that everyone and some researching says is giving me DRY mouth... so I'm trying the LOWER PG and a HIGHER VG... so we shall see.

[LaDivina]

LOL we just went and did Dusa's "dot test" for every flavor we haven't vaped yet. So far we like tangerine, creamsicle, blackberry brandy, and keoke rum coffee. I also liked my peppermint with a shot of chocolate. So many samples, so few atomizers!

[daisygirl]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Question:
Do you change the wicked type cartomizer out, when rinsing and changing flavors? These are about $4 apiece, so that could get expensive with trying different flavors out.

Answer:
Nope. Just rinse the whole lot of it in *distilled* water which you can get at any drug store or walmart, etc. (you never want to use tap water in e-cig parts because it can cause bits to corrode). Just swish out the wicks till they're clear, making sure not to tug on them, until they are clear. Rinsing the rest is simple. When drying the wicks, just press them gently between a couple pieces of paper towel or kleenex - again, being careful not to tug on them.

You'll get good at it fast - the whole process doesn't usually take me more than 30 seconds, but i tend to do them in batches of a few at a time - i figure if i'm gonna clean one, i may as well clean a few if i can wait to do it.

-daisy

[Rockinonahigh]

Last week my son bought a Blu system,I gotta have one,but it only has 6 or 7 flavors.I wanted hot cinnamon or something liek hot dam or atomic fireball but they dont have any...will keep looking.

[LaDivina]

I've been vaping peppermint with a chocolate shot (ECBlends) since last night and I really like it. I think I added a "cool" shot, too, so there's a really nice brisk feel to it. Yum!

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Preface: These are only my opinions and I don't mean to come off like a fan-girl for AiV but dammit! Oh, and this post might end up costing you a lot of money. Sorry. You'll thank me later.

Y'all - I have read a LOT of posts about Alice in Vapeland over on Facebook, Twitter, the e-cig forums and have even seen review vids on Youtube hyping this company as one of the most amazing juice experiences ever. Needless to say, I was curious.

I placed an order back on January 30th. (all of my juice is 0 nic) I knew going in that the wait time would be massive because this company has apparently become so popular in the last 9 months that orders are taking like 3 weeks to get to people AND they are having to shut their website down for ordering almost 5 days out of the week in order to catch up. They are trying to remedy this by hiring more people but it was a very small 2-person operation up until about a month ago.

I received my order yesterday and was delighted to see this box:



Now, another preface is that I am a sucker for good marketing and these folks definitely believe in putting time into their presentation. Another thing to mention is that their flavors are pretty renowned for being "artisanal" and "different". Lots of tea-based flavors and lots of nice citrus.

I ordered the "Little Bit of Everything" sampler which gives you 15 tiny little 5ml bottles of every flavor they have.

When I opened the box, I was greeted with this:



And YES, I love the little Alice-themed playing cards and personalized message. On the back of the message is a receipt for my purchase, order number, and a phone number to call for questions.

Under the receipt was this. BEHOLD:




As far as the flavors, I usually do a "dot test" on the back of my hand and taste a dot of the juice before I vape it to get a good idea of what to expect. They all tasted pretty amazing except for "White Rabbit" which had a peppery taste. I know this is not a litmus test since these flavors are meant to be vaped and not drank but I was surely tempted to turn up the bottles and squeeze each one into my mouth, they were that good.

Another preface is that AiV juices are much "lighter" in flavor than other juice. This is not a bad thing. Your mouth doesn't get overwhelmed with a saccharin sweet film of flavor and you actually enjoy each vape as a delicacy. Think of it as the difference between a ribeye steak perfectly cooked so that it needs no sauce and a deep-fried monstrosity covered in every sickening condiment known to man so that the flavor is overwhelming and thus, imperceptible.

"Lemon Loves Cake" is an amazing blend of light, buttery poundcake with a custardy lemon undertone. And it's not the nasty, Lysol-tasting lemon that I've encountered with other vendors. It's muted. It is airy and delightful and I will definitely be ordering another bottle (a HUGE ONE!) of this!

"Black and White Cookie" - If you want to vape an Oreo cookie, vape this! This is a rich, chocolately/vanilla blend with a nice cookie biscuit undertone. Probably the best chocolate flavor I have ever vaped. A huge bottle of this will be ordered!

"Cupcake City" - Holy Buttery Homemade Cupcakes, Vapeman! This made me think of giant, fluffy french vanilla cupcakes coated with whipped buttercream. Super delicious! WANT. MORE.

"Cherry Blossom" - Cherries and something mildly floral. NOT perfume-floral, but floral in the way of inhaling a nice jasmine or honeysuckle. Mouthwatering and divine!

"Bandersnatch" - I'm a banana hound and this definitely satisfies! There is a light coffee and caramel undertone and a hint of black tea. It is a smoooooooothe and delicate flavor and intensely relaxing. Reminds me of curling up with a flannel blanket on a cold night.

"Mystic Mandalime" - This was apparently a customer contest winner. It is definitely a mix of lime, mandarine orange, tea, and cream. Lemony and subtle and super good after a heavy meal.

"Zombie Apocalypse" - FUCKNG YUM. If an Oreo milkshake had a strawberry afterburn, this would be it. The fruitiness of this is not that overpowering fruit of other juices, it's a "we made you a cupcake and misted it with strawberry juice" kinda thing. DELICIOUS!

"Frost Blossom" - A chocolate orange meets mint. You might think this won't be awesome. You'd be WRONG. This is winter morning meets orange groves in Florida. Very good!

"Creamsicle" - Remember those Creamsicle popsicles that had the white creamy middle from when you were a kid? This is it. DELISH!

"Crunkberry" - Captain Crunchberry on a cupcake with a side of cream. Very layered in flavor and GOOD!

"Sweet Tease" - A definitive tea flavor that they should have named "Southern Sweet Tea" because that's what it reminds me of. There is a nice juicy lemon garnish on the glass too! ORDERING MORE!

"Afternoon Tea" - I wanted to turn this up and drink this. Think of a high-quality Earl Grey with cream and the tiniest hint of pekoe. YUMMY.

"Twas Brillig" - If you had a nice cup of tea and a hot piece of blackberry crumb cake on the side and the hot aroma steam combined right under your nose? This would be it. A-MAZ-ING and unique. Want More!

"A Quiet Morning" - I saw a lot of hype about this one and now I know why. Green tea with honey and a soft fruity flavor - maybe mango? Something a tiny bit tropical. Probably going to become a daily vape for me.

"White Rabbit" - I can't describe this flavor except to say there is something dark about it - Maybe cappuccino or coffee or really dark tea but also a buttery blend with hazelnut overtones. It's very good.


Yes, I tested all of these since last night. YES, they are all very good. YES, I will probably go broke buying from these people. By far, this company has offered some of the most complex and interesting flavors I have vaped yet. The attention to detail and packaging is a huge bonus.
I will be waiting with baited breath for them to open the website up to ordering on Wednesday so I can get my fix.

Afterword: Taste is subjective. These are only my opinions. Have your pets spayed or neutered. ^^--Ha ha ha ha ha!!! I just saw this! I don't know why I didn't notice it the other six times

I'm taking your word for it, and if I get in tonight, and am able to order, I'm ordering the giant bottles of Black and White Cookie, and A Quiet Morning. Wish me luck! I'm watching the clock like a hawk, and I'm refreshing the screen now and then to make sure I don't miss an early opening!!