posted 03-03-99 08:38 AM         

Being a "novices' novice" I have been challanged by this project at every step. Why this method motivated me to go ahead and join the ranks of the hive and build the 'bomb' vs. going down to the garage and scraping the 'red p' off of that case of road flares is still a bit unclear to me. I guess it had a more 'mechanical' feel to it and that fits my profile. (see Hive Couch - 1999 Census Thread).

The decision to use the Ag is in the same theme. It's real OTC and that is my secondary goal, being able to have a real "handymans" method of production. Don't get me wrong here, I've gone ahead and purchased all the necessary lab equip. and supplies to do a tidy, amateur job. Nothing like you "Pro's" but it's sufficient.

I really hope 'and pray' that today is the day. I'll let you know later on.

A couple of questions if you don't mind.

What yield's have you experienced using Ag and have you any result's using Pd to compare it to?

What voltage, amp settings would you use while using Ag. UF's post of last week really didn't address that part of it. Maybe the V, A would be the same and time would be the varible?

Would volume of electrolyte affect the time (V,A) or is it based solely on the amount of feedstock?

About 100 more questions are circling my mind but time's up and so is the sun so I gotta go.

Sincerely

posted 03-03-99 02:48 PM         

So far, AbSoLuTe, I have used Ag but with about 1 gram of Pd/C in the catholyte.

I do not have the confirmation of Ag by itself, therefore, although I have no doubt it will work based on your "Silver Dream" thread.

I took pictures of the devices last week, but that is as far as I have gotten. If anybody has a great idea about an anonomous way to post the pics, lemmee know.

My quantitative capacities given my equipment (and predilictions) are laughable: I would guess 70 to 80% conversion using eph: PPA experiment will be more closely monitored.

Zigger, PJ said that the time is not critical as long as it's enough: the reaction will quit reducing once the leaving group is "left".

It will be nice to be set up with time to experiment.

I have hopes that in may not be necessary to esterify the feed stock.

Like yourself I get off on the mechanics more than the chemistry: and my consumption patterns are very light indeed.

I'll post my experimental voltages, yields, current, and electrode sizes this weekend.

Ab: have you done any "follow on" experiments since your original experiment?

Another question: are those bufous Cane toads in australia the kind that can be milked for bufotine?? (Off subject!)

posted 03-04-99 02:21 PM         

If you know how many pounds of phalaris I've extracted wtih NO RESULT except days of wasted time and inactive crystals, you'd LAUGH!

Besides, "milking" the toads should be easier, and from what I've read the bufotinene (or bufotine?) is supposedly EASIER on you than DMT.

BUT, come on dude: where did you go to on your DMT flash!!

(I understand some people recommend colonic evacuation prior to ingestion just to make sure that they don't wake up smelly!)

dwarfer

posted 03-04-99 04:16 PM         

I extracted 1 ounce of M.H. root bark and posted about it here awhile back. I did not totally "break through" on any of my trips (experience full ego loss), probably due to inadequate smoking technique. But even so, each time was very intense.

When done outdoors: beautiful breathing geometric patterns superimposed on the landscape around me, neon-bright metallic colors to everything. Really wonderful. Spiritual.

When done indoors, at night, in a dimly-lit garage: terrifying. Never saw the alien beings directly, but I could hear them whispering all around me. They were hiding behind the car, and behind the boxes of Christmas ornaments, the kids toys, etc. I could see them leering at me out of the corners of my eyes, but whenever I would turn to look, they'd hide themselves again and then they'd all bust out laughing. There was a real sinister quality to it, and I felt like a trapped animal.

posted 03-04-99 07:52 PM         

Brisbane Palliateive Care?

Black Pine Corp?

Bloomington Photography club?

Business Plus Corporation?

Bible Prespyterian Church?

Banca Passadora Corp?

British Parts Connection?

posted 03-04-99 08:23 PM         

No website, or even a business phone number. Their catalog is $2. Their Mimosa Hostilis root bark is 15$/oz. Shipping charges are $5 on orders of $1-15, and $8 on orders of $16-50.

Unfortunately, last I heard, they were out of that particular product, and some people have been waiting to recieve it for up to 2 months. They are a good company, though.

posted 03-05-99 02:10 PM         

"...Of the Jungle" or something like that.

I'll check out the synth, but probaly easier for me to extract.