Blog Reboot!

So I just got a couple of really nice kicks in the pants from Theo (from The Netherlands), Anna & John, asking me what happened to the Blog over the past month or so...

John Lennon once said, "Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans...."  (it's not his quote, he just made it a more popular saying)

No excuses, after I came back from my short trip to Boston last month, I got hit with a huge amount of real-world things to handle and just couldn't make it back here.  It's not that I didn't want to, it's not that I didn't care, it's not that I lost interest, I just couldn't do it...

However, I'd like to update you on what's going on here NOW...

1. First of all, as many of you active readers know, I planned on doing a review for yet another dripper.  Well, I've cancelled it.  I'm cancelling all future dripping related reviews.  Dripping is by its very nature inconsistent and troublesome, which kind of goes against the whole concept of this Blog.  If you drip, God Bless you, keep on keepin' on and drip to your hearts content.  Vape whatever you want as long as it keeps you away from the Analogs.

2. Tasty Vapers! was averaging about 10,000 readers monthly at the beginning of August.  By the beginning of September, that number was 11,000.  Now, just more than midway through October 2013, I'm currently looking at just over 15,000 visitors this month.  WOW!

3. The comments keep on rolling in (through the contact form), but this Blog only has *2* Followers.  One from California and one from Canada.  If you like this Blog, please let others know about it.  Please click on the links all over the place to Follow, Like, Share, etc.  There's a nice "Join this site" button in the right hand pane for you to click on, to easily Follow this blog!

4. For those of you who pay attention, I am a Non-Denominational Christian Minister.  For those of  you who don't understand what Non-Denominational means, it means that I don't subscribe to any of the many varied denominations (or religions) such as Pentecostal, Episcopal, Baptist, Seventh Day Adventist, Catholic, etc..

I get roughly 4 comments or contacts every single month from people who have self-appointed themselves "in charge" of letting me know that there is "no God" and that "the Bible is so full of contradictions, that only an idiot would believe that it's true".  First of all, I delete those comments, because it's severely off-topic when they're posted in a review for say, Boba's Bounty.  Second, because I'm acutely aware (by the content of your message) that you don't care about the truth, you only care about how you feel about the truth.

5. Beginning today, I am going to begin to tie my other Blog into this one.  So if you see some non-Vape related posts, you know why.

6. I need to get some opinions from my readers.  Everybody is telling me that it's time to monetize my Blog.  I'm torn on this.  My primary hang-up, is that I don't want adverts for products that I say are junk to appear on my Blog.  I could probably make a few shekels every month if I do though...  Anyway, I'd like to know what you all think about it.

Aside from the above, thank you all very much for your continued support of my blog.
And I'd like to apologize to anyone whose missed my weekly musings...  ;)
I'll try and make it up to you...


(image used above sourced from http://www.google.com)

SmokTech Octopus Review

NOTICE: OBJECTS IN PICTURES ARE SMALLER THAN THEY APPEAR

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So this is a review and a documentary.  It's a review, because you're going to learn a lot about the SmokTech Octopus Dripper and it's a documentary, because this is my FIRST RDA and even though I've learned a lot from using Genesis style atomizers, working with a dripper (as I'm told) is a whole new experience.

 

Upcoming Reviews for July 2013

Far be it from me than to let anyone down, but I've been running into all sorts of issues/problems with 2 of the things that were at the top of my list for June...

I've been writing my reviews, but due to some issues, I've got nothing else this month.

The review for the SmokTech Octopus 2.0 is now officially on hold.  I've watched just about every video on YouTube regarding drippers, I've listened to everything everyone has ever said about drippers and I've used whatever personal knowledge that I have about drippers and there's a problem.  My experiences are NOT matching what I'm expecting.  I believe that this is the very nature of Science.  You can't learn anything from an experiment that goes well, you can only learn from your failures.  Suffice it to say, that I'm learning more than I anticipated.  So until I get to the bottom of some serious issues, this review is on hold.

Update 7/19/2013: Correction... This review is now UP, check it out HERE!

1. The review for the Sigelei Mechanical Mod #19 has taken as long as it's taken, because there are some design flaws with this mod.  I have overcome BOTH OF THEM, but it took a while because I was waiting for parts to come in from China AND I had to test them thoroughly.  You won't see any sanded down, chopped up, soldered or replaced screws, springs, nuts or bolts in my fix.  But still, I'm only now ready to write my review.  I should have it online early July.

Update 8/2013: The Sigelei #19 review is UP, check it out HERE!

2. The eLiquid from Uno Vapor has remained one of my stable, go to eLiquids for months.  This review is next up on my list.  It shouldn't take me too long, as I've been using it for so long.

Update 6/29/2013: The Uno Vapor review is UP, check it out HERE!

3. The 36 eLiquids from NicoPure Labs is also back on hold, until I get a properly functioning /properly performing dripper that doesn't cost $100.  If you're a "Dripper Guru", someone who knows how to get a dripper to really perform, I want to hear from you.  Please use the comment form at the right to contact me.  Apparently I don't know enough to do this by myself.  I say "apparently", because I've used every ounce of logic I possess and I still don't come up with anything even close to what I see some people doing in videos.  Either they're doing something they're not revealing (like vaping at .2ohms and using 8.4V, thereby destroying the flavor of their eLiquid) or I'm just not picking up on something that I should be able to.  If you think you can help me, please contact me.

Update 7/19/2013: Correction... This review is UP, check it out HERE!

4. Based on the hits to this Blog and the emails I've been receiving from my contact form, I'm considering doing a SECOND followup for the Kanger ProTank.  Apparently there's more that people want to know and there are more discoveries that I've made that I should share.  So look for that as part of the July 2013 offering.

5. On the heels of the ProTank, I've got a Kanger EVOD on its way.  Based on all of the reviews I've read and based on the design of the device, I can't help but wonder if the EVOD isn't just a less expensive alternative to the ProTank, with the same flavor/Vapor & performance!  If I'm right, move over Stardust, because the EVOD is THE CE4+ killer!  Again, look for this in July.

Update 7/18/2013: The Kanger EVOD review is UP, check it out HERE!

6. Something I should have reviewed ages ago, is the Stardust.  I'll be reviewing a CE4 & a CE5.  To be honest, I'm not particularly thrilled about it as I hate wasting money.  But what's a couple of dollars if it helps you to get away from the nasties, right?  ;)

7. If you have not yet done so, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, participate in our anonymous POLL.  It's for a really good cause!  And then after you've voted, please share it with every Vaper you can find.  I'd love to get a sample of at least 1,000 votes in the next 30 days.  Won't you help me?  :)

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Upcoming Reviews for June 2013

So due to a decision I made a week ago, the CCVapes.com eLiquid review has been delayed and will appear on this Blog either 5/31/2013 or during the month of June...

Update 5/31/2013: The CCVapes Review is up!.

Upcoming review #1: Sigelei Mechanical Mod #19

Everybody and their grandma has an opinion on these, I happen to think that this mod is a real diamond in the rough, but only placing one into my hands can confirm that.

Update 8/23/2013: The Sigelei #19 Review is finally UP!

Upcoming review #2: I'll also be doing a re-visit on the Kanger ProTank.

Update 6/3/2013: The ProTank followup is now online Here!

Upcoming review #3: I'll be reviewing 3 different Dekang fruit flavored eLiquids, right off the boat from China.  I've had an excellent experience with the Tobacco flavors, I'm very interested in how well they pull off fruity flavors.  At $6 for 30ml's it's hard to pass up the opportunity.  If they're good, I'll be thrilled.  If not, I can't compain...

Update 6/2/2013: The Dekang review is now online Here!  And I did complain!  :)

Upcoming review #4: 3 new eLiquids from Alien Visions!  They're back online again!  If they can only get their website issues sorted out...  Does AVE have what it takes to make everything delicious, or is Boba's Bounty a fluke?

Update 6/11/2013: The AVE review is now online... Catch it HERE!

Upcoming review #5: I decided that I needed an RDA (a dripping type of rebuildable atomizer) to be able to get all of the nuances of the different flavored eJuices that I'm reviewing.  I've got an SM2.0 (also referred to as an SM20) on its way from China, and I've got to tell you that I'm really looking forward to this build!  Can anything really taste any better than my Kanger Protank?  We'll just have to see!

Update 8/23/2013: The Review for the SM2.0 has put put on permanent hold.  Maybe you'd be interested in the SmokTech Octopus?

Use the "Follow" link on the side of this Blog to be notified of updates...

I won't be spamming you, as I'm 99% certain that I don't get your email addresses...

Update 6/11/2013 - Additional Updates for June 2013 are HERE

Update 6/13/2013 - More Updates for June 2013 are HERE

(images used above sourced from http://www.sigelei.com & http://www.google.com)