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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. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Starting on the Pipe

    Oops! I went ahead and purchased two pipes already. I bought a mucho-el-cheapo JoyOldElf pipe as well as a nice Peterson of Dublin. Though I'm not a real fan of the corn cob look, I can see its value and practicality.
  2. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Starting on the Pipe

    Truth be told, I'm buying the pipe for my 20 year old daughter. I absolutely LOVE my cigars, but she will shoo me out of the house if I light up and she is home. I figure that if I get a pipe and some nicely aromatic pipe tobacco, she won't throw me out as often! :D
  3. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Starting on the Pipe

    I went and ordered three samples of tobacco. Daybreak 10 to Midnight, and Anniversary Kake. I don't know anything about them, other than someone thought Daybreak was excellent. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
  4. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Starting on the Pipe

    Hello All, I'm a cigar smoke who is about to try pipe smoking. Does anyone have good online sources for pipe tobacco? Also, am taking suggestions on tobacco. All I've heard was someone suggesting one called Daybreak. ADDENDUM: Just noticed a newbie thread. Should have posted it there...
  5. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Is anyone on here a physical therapist?

    No, but I did stay at A Holiday Inn Express one night. If you don't mind taking some advice from an old man, allow me to make a suggestion. Find out what your passion is and do that. Too many people go after the wrong career. They chase after fame or money, only to find out that they're not...
  6. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Who Are YOU???

    So, who are YOU??? Personally, I'm a "Ritualist". :D
  7. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Why Cigars Are Actually GOOD For You

    Very good video. Well worth watching.
  8. Gabriel Theodoulos

    [QUERY] Punch Rare Corojo

    Why is Punch's Rare Corojo cigar called a "Rare Corojo" when (according to Punch's web site) there is no corojo tobacco in it? Punch Rare Corojo: Body Medium Size Figurado Ring Gauge 60 Length 4 1/2" Filler Honduras, Nicaragua, Dom. Rep. Binder U.S.A./Conn. Broadleaf Wrapper...
  9. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Confusion Over Wrappers

    I have a question here that I am hoping some of you more-knowledgeable folk might understand. Last night I won an auction for a 5-pack Don Pepin Garcia's Cubin Classic 1950 Toros. On CigarBid's web page, they describe the cigar as Full bodied with a Corojo Wrapper. Yet on My Father's web...
  10. Gabriel Theodoulos

    [QUESTION] Is there a difference between Strength, Body, and Profile?

    I heard some folk on YouTube (somewhere) mention that there is a difference between Strength and Body. Personally, I thought they were the same. Is there a difference? And if so, is there such a critter as a mild or medium cigar with a bold body?
  11. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Cigar Grades: An Idea I Have

    You have inspired me. Have just added a column to my journal labeled, "Keeper" and have given each listing a grade (A+ through F). A = Most definitely a Keeper, worthy of investing in a box of them. B = Most likely a Keeper, or at least have a stash/ supply of them in the humidor. C = Jury is...
  12. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Cigar Grades: An Idea I Have

    A few of you have seen my online Cigar Humidor and Journal, and have naturally concluded that I might be a little OCD on my love for researching, cataloging, and journaling my cigar habits. An idea has popped into my head, and would like to hear some comments or suggestions that would help me...
  13. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Cigar Journal

    Here is a link to my online Journal. https://1drv.ms/x/s!AgcGf5MhQepFj_MWXrYFjf65ojkRJw I keep a hard copy that I add the cigar band as well as thoughts and comments, but I really like my Excel Sheet because it lets me ponder my scoring.
  14. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Which Online Cigar Retailer Do You Consider The Best?

    I started using Cigars Daily and I am loving them! Tim is really Goofy but me on YouTube and his deals though somewhat limited are fantastic. And he provides fast and affordable shipping out of Arizona. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk I also use CigarBid a lot. You do have to exercise...
  15. Gabriel Theodoulos

    [A Little Worried] H.R. 293: Bill Introduced in Congress Would Ban Internet Cigar Sales

    I ran across this article at Halfwheel.com that talks about a bill submitted by a Democrat Congressmen that would ban internet sales of smoking products online in order to stop children from accessing smoking products online. Has anyone else heard about this? If Halfwheel.com is correct, I...
  16. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Happy New Year!

    Tonight, I am going to enjoy several blessings: two of which will be a 1964 Padron Anniversary, and the knowledge that I have the joy of knowing you, my BOTLs. Happy New Year Everyone! May 2019 bring you twice the blessings than the previous year!
  17. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Newest Members of My Little Zoo

    Sturman's is easy to find. as long as you have Google Maps. :D It's a small shop with a wonderfully huge humidor in the back, and a smoking lounge up front. Sturman's is a place where it would be a joy to hang out! ...and don't forget to bring coinage for the parking machine. :P
  18. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Newest Members of My Little Zoo

    Today, I had to go to Boise, Idaho which is a 120 mile trip each way. While there, I had breakfast with my son who lives in Boise, and made a pilgrimage to one of the finest cigar shops in the state of Idaho: Sturman's. To my absolute delight, he had 2 of my favorites left in the shop! So, I...
  19. Gabriel Theodoulos

    What non cigar presents did you get for Christmas??

    My daughter, home for the holidays. I couldn't ask for a better present! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
  20. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Found a Great Deal: Torch Lighters

    This week, I stumbled across what seems to me to be a great deal. This is a Lot of 5 Triple Torch Transparent Color Butane Cigarette Cigar Lighter. Granted, one of mine came in faulty (the critter once lit won't extinguish properly), but for $10.00, I have a fist-full of torch lighters. Hope...
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