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Post by DaveJ on Jul 22, 2020 6:36:54 GMT
Good luck with Trev the magnolia rezello . Can't say I can offer too much info that'd help though. Not really a green thumb sorta fella myself. What I have seen with our two is that they do not like *our* full summer sun.
As to yards? Well, I gotta say a couple of the yards posted here sure seem pretty nice and clearly reflect a lot of effort from their owners. Ours? Well, not so nice at the moment. See, a month or so ago the crapper stopped working. So an army of plumbers and misc assorted machinery did this: 40 plus year old earthenware pipes had collapsed. On a sunday. *sigh* Now, am progressing through restoring damaged lawn. Not the best time to do it though, being the middle of winter here and things somewhat dormant. Ah, well.
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Post by DaveJ on Jun 29, 2020 6:53:14 GMT
Earlier I mentioned I had done what many other Aussies had and that was to fire off orders for the "stash".
We all had done so hoping the shipments would make it thro before the Nic Ban Hammer fell.
A coupla days before the original Nic Ban date my shipment came in - both today.
There was this, from New Zealand
And another from those fine people at HiLiq in China.
I can say, from chatter on Aussie sites, many others are also seeing their orders arrive safely.
*happy dance*
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Post by DaveJ on Jun 27, 2020 6:27:12 GMT
Thanks Mandy. It's hard to understand their attitudes. But we do have some time now, and much action is required. Hopefully *fingers crossed* ... Like many of us, it's over 10 years since I smoked - could I have done this without vaping, no way - not in a million years! Near 7 years since my last smoke and, as you say - no way without vaping.
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Post by DaveJ on Jun 27, 2020 2:16:24 GMT
Yes Perpetua, it is good news. It's allowed all those who ordered time for their gear to get thro, given plenty of notice for all to think about their stocks and given some politicans cause to pause and consider the ill feeling out there. However, attentions are diverted - covid and all. This takes a backseat for many. Maybe, with effort, their planned "way forward" may change into something more acceptable to vapers, maybe. But I'm not too hopeful. We are dealing with some very hardnosed pollies ...
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Post by DaveJ on Jun 26, 2020 8:15:06 GMT
Yes! A win - at least in the short term. Local vaping advocacy groups have been, errr, quite active. Harassing members of parliament - flooding their phone lines, twitter accounts and facebook pages. As a result, some members of Parliament have broken ranks and put pressure on Government over this decision. As a result, our Minister of Health has announced a 6 month delay to the impending ban's introduction: Minister's AnnouncementNot an overturning, mind, but it has bought some time.
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Post by DaveJ on Jun 25, 2020 6:51:34 GMT
Some observations on the lunacy that is our current liquid nicotine situation. In no particular order: * A huge number of orders were placed by Australian vapers with off shore Nicotine liquid suppliers in both China and New Zealand. All placed orders hoping that they would be received and clear Customs before the 1 July deadline, and understanding that, if it arrived too late, it would be forfeit. Comment - aside from the known suppliers in China, a number of Aussie Vendors have setup Vape shops in New Zealand. They did that so they could: a) trade within NZ, and b) take advantage of the NZ legal situation and export Nic liquids back to Aussie vapers. * One such NZ Vendor (Vapour Eyes) posted that in one 24 hour period over this last weekend they received orders from 10,000 Aussie customers. TEN THOUSAND. And they are not the only NZ vendor with repute, and that excludes what happened in China. One well known Chinese Vendor was also swamped with Aussie orders - and they also stepped up big time to fill those orders. HiLiq - very recommended. I've seen second hand reports of the lengths some vendors went to to fill those orders.
* We all are now waiting for international delivery and passage thro Customs - with fingers crossed.
* The amount of Vaping Nic base being shipped into Australia over these few days defies my comprehension - plane loads of the stuff. * Extra planes were chartered by TNT and DHL to carry all the extra orders. * Mainstream Media in Oz has been slow to catch on. The Minister made the announcement (posted earlier in this thread) late on a Friday - a known method to minimise media attention. However, local Pro-vaping groups have been active and going as hard as they can. * One NZ Vendor (Ex-pat Aussie "Mo", founder and owner of Vapour-Eyes, Aust and NZ) has just announced a legal challenge - from here: www.vapoureyes.co.nz/password - and as the text at that link will change soon, these are the words he's just posted:
We sure do live in interesting times. As a vapor, New Zealand is sure looking good!
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Post by DaveJ on Jun 20, 2020 11:55:16 GMT
... Presumably you'll still be able to import ' plain ' VG and PG though? Ah, well, yes. But the success of that will depend on just how well the boarder fellows take to looking for "contraband" nic. Or, perhaps, if they've been directed and funded to do so. I'm guessing it might be like the current situation with other illegal imports (narcotics and such). None of those are properly labelled and the boarder guys go to some lengths to hunt it out. They certainly find some but not all of it coming in. AND, often, follow thro to charge those it is addressed to. Maybe nic importing will end up the same way. Guess we'll see in due course.
On the strength of this, I've made nic orders from two different countries. With luck at least one will get thro before cutoff ... Covid mail delays notwithstanding ... *fingers crossed*
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Post by DaveJ on Jun 20, 2020 7:06:30 GMT
Not a lot Dave, other than to rant and curse at the complete stupidity of this hehe - yeah. Can we both take it as a given that the ranting and raving is well underway here? ... Stock up while you can, I'm using base which has been in the freezer for 9 years now, it appears to be as fresh as the day it went in. That is assuming your overseas sources are still getting through and can continue to be ' creative '. Yeah - I do have stash in the freezer (and echo your comments about it lasting well) but I have just ordered more which, hopefully, arrives before the cutoff else that's money done. Grapevine here says many vapers are doing likewise - orders left, right and center to both NZ and China. As to "creative" sourcing - I'm not so sure about that in the near future. This little gem from the Govt closes what was our past "creative solution" to their "nic is banned" laws. Time will tell. But yeah - this is terrible for those who: * Have not stocked up, or * might be up for a switch from smoking. *sigh*
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Post by DaveJ on Jun 20, 2020 5:55:32 GMT
That vital part of vaping - Nicotine - is now going to be much harder to obtain for all Australians.
To date, Australians have relied on a small but significant loophole in law that allowed us to privately import Vaping Nicotine for use in E-Cigs. Whilst it has not been encouraged by those who govern, it was used to circumvent law that made sale or supply of nicotine within Australia illegal. The loophole was based on an exception that allowed importing against a Doctors prescription.
From 1st July that will cease. Our national Health Minister (Greg Hunt) is seeking approval to close and trap all imports of Liquid Nicotine at the boarder. Heavy fines will apply.
See:
From all reports I've seen to date, including pages from our own TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration), it seems the only legal way for Vapers to obtain vaping nicotine after 1 July will be to: * Convince a medical doctor to write a prescription for your use, and * Have the doctor arrange the import of the liquids for you. <== This bit is important. It will no longer be legal to privately import "against" a doctor's script and there are no supplies of the liquid nicotine within Australia for compounding chemists to make up your script locally.
Of course - that means flavours and "DIY" are out the window.
*sigh*
What can I say?
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Post by DaveJ on Jun 17, 2020 6:39:46 GMT
Finally:
That's what happens ^^^ when your country stops all incoming from OS. Corona virus - what can you do?
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Post by DaveJ on Apr 17, 2020 8:42:38 GMT
Cannot comment about that particular vendor.
BUT I did order some non-vape related electronic gizmos from a big Chinese Vendor early March. I received their email confirmations of stock and shipping quickly after purchase. Tracking now shows my stuff made it thro to their airport on 16 March. It hasn't shifted since. No airplanes leaving their country for Oz means it stays in their airport hanger waiting, likely for the duration.
I'd guess it may be similar for stuff destined for the UK.
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Post by DaveJ on Apr 2, 2020 0:50:08 GMT
Ummmm ^^^^ seems fairly normal to me ...
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Post by DaveJ on Mar 31, 2020 6:17:44 GMT
The virus actions worldwide has significantly reduced the number of international air flights.
The reduced number of air flights seems to be having quite an affect on stuff ordered from China.
I ordered a small collection of computer bits and pieces from a big name Chinese site (NOT FT) near 4 weeks ago. Shown as fully in stock and once ordered I received dispatch, shipping and tracking notifications pretty quickly. Since then, my parcel has made it's way to their (China's) "International departures" - and there it has stayed.
Not a big surprise to me and I will just have to wait. I assume similar issues will apply for any OS orders.
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Post by DaveJ on Mar 28, 2020 11:52:04 GMT
.... from ' Dave the rave down the street' Well, as a Dave who sometimes has a bit of a rave ... I'd think you guys are dealing with similar to what is going on around here. And it sure isn't anything I've ever seen before. * I see some who've lost their jobs - at least in the short term and, for many, likely much longer. * I see that there are likely to be many, like those who own small shops/enterprises, who will "go to the wall" as a result of lost trading/closures and such. * I see others called on to do far more than normal/usual. * I see some who make me embarrassed to be included as the same species. * I see many who rise up and inspire. * I see a lot who are stressed - with good reason. * I see this isn't likely to be over anytime soon. * And, when the virus is over, I see it's likely to be a major undertaking for many to regain some sort of normality. Many will need to find work, long periods of school education may have been lost, some will have "lost it all" and, collectively, our governments will be deep, deep in debt. We all will be paying that off for for a good long while. I cannot say any better than any of you how this will go, but I try to listen to the reports and try to "do the right thing" - the stay at home bit, the keep your hands clean thing and working with the unofficial "neighbourhood collective" to ensure we "cover off" for those old and infirm around us to ensure they lack none of the basics thro these times. Beyond that - what can I say? Thank you to all called on to "do more" when providing your essential service - be it retail, medical, transport, police, whatever.
Stay safe, look out for your neighbours and hold on; it's likely to quite a ride. ***Lighthearted comment: Neighbour's son is a policeman. They've been told, starting Tues night ..... (snipped the actual tale/chinese whisper) <=== this happened, neighbour has been doing the rounds earlier today.
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Post by DaveJ on Mar 28, 2020 6:52:13 GMT
Vamos? They woz the shiz!
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