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    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over time BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

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  1. MithShrike

    Looking for a recommendation.

    Price range ~$10/stick. Lately I enjoyed a nice Toraño Signature Toro from the local B&M. It was marked up to $6.30/stick. I'm going to stop by there today and see what I can smoke. Any recommendations? I'm looking for something at the medium-strong level with a good draw and to last about an...
  2. MithShrike

    Clay Pipes?

    That looks pretty swank Ray.
  3. MithShrike

    Home Theater Surround Sound Question

    http://www.audiokarma.org/ There are gurus there. I have become more enlightened since I joined.
  4. MithShrike

    Clay Pipes?

    I'm quite fond of my meerschaum. I may have to check one of these out.
  5. MithShrike

    New Year's Resolutions

    Well, thanks to some unfortunate turns of events lately my goals have to change. What was going to be: -Finish the weight loss and get in the Air Force Now looks a lot different: -Get a job -Pay off certain debts -Learn Arabic on my own -Hope that job has benefits so I can get these...
  6. MithShrike

    I've been listening to a lot of blues lately.

    http://www.musicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=CJVC211 That's how I was introduced to the blues.
  7. MithShrike

    Carlos Toraño Signature Collection Toro Review

    I got this cigar free from the Toraño website. I later bought another one from a local B&M to get a more accurate taste. The first time I smoked one I was walking home and it was rather windy and cold. This was my first impression: The cigar was better than I expected. It was a Carlos Torano...
  8. MithShrike

    15 Year old Tobacco?

    There were and are still some tobacco farms, albeit smaller, that keep very fine, aged leaves. My friend who is 5th generation gets this tobacco from his family in Latin America and other parts of the world. If his family does not have it, he gets it from other families. The leaves he buys range...
  9. MithShrike

    First bowl in about 4 weeks

    I've been enjoying a nice bulk English blend from a local tobacconist here. Not nearly as sweet as a lot of the others. Very nice for me. Although I now find that since I've been smoking pipe on a regular basis I smoke a heck of a lot stronger cigars.
  10. MithShrike

    Free Torano Cigar

    Mine came in last Friday and I smoked it yesterday. I let it rehydrate some but I'm impatient. Torano Signature toro. Decent smoke, I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I've been trying to find how much they cost. Anyone got a link?
  11. MithShrike

    What is your favorite ethnic cuisine?

    Voted other. Lately I've really been digging some Persian food. Polish food is second on my list because the Polish place in the Phoenix area the new owner set the kitchen on fire for insurance money. Not only did he not get his money but now I don't get any Polish food. Asshole.
  12. MithShrike

    HD Radio

    Ain't worth it. "CD" quality but normally there's still a high frequency filter above 16kHz. Also, regular radio is shit anyway now. Might as well go with XM or Sirius. A lot of places, if you ask about it the salesmen will say, "We have plenty in stock if you want to buy one, I haven't heard it...
  13. MithShrike

    Do you carry a pocket knife?

    Nope.
  14. MithShrike

    I've been listening to a lot of blues lately.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJwZMk4eXpI That's a good one. Lightnin' Hopkins is great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxfCy9cEdeQ That's some excellent BB King and Bobby Bland performing right there.
  15. MithShrike

    Bacon Of The Month Club

    Thanks for the link there. I know a guy who would get that...
  16. MithShrike

    Wendy's 1/2lb Jalepeno Cheddar Double Melt

    That's more than a third of my caloric intake for the day. Looks tasty though.
  17. MithShrike

    This or That

    Driving in the rain. KY or AstroGlide.
  18. MithShrike

    Pop or Coke

    You ask for a Coke out here and you get a Coke. You have to be specific about what kind of soda you want. Only time I ever drink soda is when I'm at a restaurant and then rarely. Nasty stuff.
  19. MithShrike

    Linux Distrubutions

    I fiddled around with Ubuntu last year. I had some issues with sound in GNOME. Also some video driver issues. My hardware isn't at all out there, nVidia, VIA, and Intel. Nothing crazy but it just didn't go quite right. Went back to Windows 2000 Pro and haven't had any problems.
  20. MithShrike

    Anyone know about blending your own pipe tobacco?

    Well considering I don't drink this would be the only reason to get the whiskey. Also, the tobacco will be a mix of cigar tobaccos ranging from wrappers to fillers and from 8 years to 30 years old. All different strengths. Of course I'm going to smoke it by itself first but I'm thinking ahead.
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