Hello and good morning everyone, pls forgive me for my absence the last few days. I have been burning the candle at both ends. I have mentioned how my days generally start at midnight, I give it hell for about 12 or more hours a day, visit with the family and eat some dinner then its time for bed at about 7-8pm or so. Have been doing this schedule for a while now and I guess it caught up with me. I took the last few days and got some serious rest and slept most of the time. It was well needed and I had to have it. I hope everyone understands.
Oh and the freaking washing machine went out too, $500 for a cheap one at that! Freaking computers, doesnt mean that my boxers are gonna get any cleaner just cause there is a nifty light system that shows you what cycle you are in, damn it!
Wow there has been quite a bit of posting here since my time gone. I will do my best to answer everyones post.
@Vicki Thanks for posting the lip balm, I am sure it works well and thank you for your input. I am sorry for my confusion with your two stems. I thought when you wanted Cocobolo with turquoise that you must have wanted a 3" and let it slip my mind that you already had a 3" Blackwood. There is a difference and I should have asked you more about what you were looking for. I do offer a 2" wooden solo wong just for use with a water pipe, but its so short you really cant add any inlay to it. I have something a little special headed your way tomorrow to make up for me not being more inquisitive with you. I am sure you will like it and cant wait to hear what you think!
@vakedcow I need to get in touch with you, I will email you soon and touch base with ya. I hope all is well!
@herbivore21 I gave the Lapis a few tries, I will give it another shot soon, wasnt very pleased with it. Hopefully my next attempt at working it will be worth taking some pics. I thank you for stopping by and wish you well. Your order will ship first thing tomorrow!
@FlyingLow Yes I agree it was nice talking with you also. I appreciate the business and look forward to what you think of my work!
@CarolKing Thanks for stopping by and spreading the word for the BAB, it has a nice way of adding a little life back into a worn piece and also works well for lubrication as I am told.
@hoyo77 Wow that is a super sweet piece of wood you got yourself there. Just let me know when you wanna do something and I will do my best to get ya right! I cant wait to see what kinda vape you are gonna have made from it.
@RUDE BOY I am really glad you like that piece I made for you! I am glad it performs as well as you like. I hope you enjoy it for a long time to come!
@thesoloman Much time has passed since all this began here at FC, many things have changed and still continue to do so! Its evolution baby! Thanks for posting the pic!
@Herr_Dampf You are exactly right my friend, there is only so much you can do with a small amount of wood. Am gonna package your order this afternoon, it ships tomorrow! Plain jane works for me, I am a no frills kinda guy, I try to let me mouth speak for itself and most of the time have to pull my foot out of it.
@Snappo Thanks for stopping by and repping the BAB bro! I appreciate your input!
@stickstones I too like the long solo stem, I have big hands and the shorter stems just seem dainty, the longer just feels handier to me.
@Enchantre BAB is very handy, I do recommend it and if you wanna pick some up sometime pls let me know, I think you will be glad you did! Thanks for taking the stem on all these field trips, I am glad its out and about!
@Sleepin in CA Pls forgive me for not getting back to you quicker. I am really sorry to hear your disappointment and unhappiness with the stems performance. I would normally suggest you try a different grind technique, one not so fine and then pack lightly. I just finger grind my loads and use the straw method of loading the bowl then lightly pack with my finger. Then place the stem in the solo, set to the desired temp setting +1, allow it to reach the temp then slowly inhale for as long as you can. I find that that I get nice thick clouds this way. I really dont think about where the stem is placed in the solo, whether or not the notches line up with the holes. Just a slow steady draw always works for me. But from what all I have read, this stem maybe is just not for you. I really hate you are not happy with it and do hope you will let me know what I can do to get you right! I look to hear from you soon and I am sorry for all the headache and frustration it has caused you.
Thank you everyone for your effort, help, and input above and throughout! I really appreciate it and am glad to see so many people pitch in to help a guy out. I do not like to hear anyone unhappy with my work and will do my best to turn a frown upside down!
