I wasn't expecting to be greeeted by hostility on a stinking soap making forum! CMZaHa I've had about 2 years of experience with soap making in general if you consider melt/pour, which is what I said in my reply. I've only been making CP soap for about a year of that if you don't include the reading and studying I did prior to my first batch. I still consider myself new and I will probably consider myself new for a while as I feel like I'm ALWAYS learning. I'm sorry my experience with EO's gave you the impression that I don't know what I'm talking about. This is my FIRST time working with fall EO's like clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. as this time last year I was making my very first batch of Oatmeal and Honey. I hope this clears up my experience track record with you. I have had extremely good luck with recipes until now and the only thing I can attribute that to is the spicy fall blends I'm working with. Hence the original question on this thread. I could also provide my birth certificate for you since you are so interested in vetting me. I would say your idea of curiosity boarders nosey. I'm not scared of the veteran type behavior and kick-back I'm getting. .