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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. Jim D

    Show/List your latest NC Purchase

    Wow, just....wow
  2. Jim D

    lookin for lurkers

    You're off to an awesome start with the supplies and models to follow, just watch out for the slippery slope. Rolling can be as much fun as smoking, maybe more so in the winter months if you can't smoke inside!
  3. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Had my first La Duena, it was very tasty. Tarry goop was coming out the end to be careful of, other than that it was great.
  4. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Small batch and leaf prep tonight, blending 1.5 leaves criollo ligero and 1.5 leaves corojo seco. They'll end with Ecuador Ligero wrapper. Tomorrow will swap out corojo with habano seco.
  5. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    A decent home roll for breakfast today:
  6. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Happy Birthday BH!
  7. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    From last night's efforts: The paper wrapped ones I'm trying to press the veins in the wrapper into the cigar to get them as smooth as possible... Edit: spelling corrections
  8. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Ahhh, I see. Last night's rolling I managed to get the second part of the cap shiny so if I'd rolled the rest of the wrapper tighter, it would've been shiny also. I need to get the wrapper tighter. Thanks for the guidance!
  9. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Pretty work B, I'm still trying to figure out how you guys get the wrapper to be shiny ..
  10. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

  11. Jim D

    Today's Bourbon

    Tried a little Elijah Craig last night, it warms you all the way down.
  12. Jim D

    New member from Atlanta area

    Welcome from NC! I was in Atlanta not too long ago, Blue Havana II was a treasure trove of awesome smokes, if you get to swing through there...
  13. Jim D

    Blending Thread

    Fired up a September stick that was 1.5 seco, 1.5 ligero and was very pleased...surprisingly so since there was no viso. The leaves were still from my stash of Nicaraguan LO. I can't remember who posted that recipe but thank you whomever it was, I've added another favorite to keep rolling!
  14. Jim D

    The Official Cigar Deals Thread

    I didn't put in codes, just some of what I got is on sale. I'll call customer service to see if they can help me out tomorrow/Monday. Thanks for helping me out brothers!
  15. Jim D

    The Official Cigar Deals Thread

    I clicked on it from my email and it didn't work for me either. 151.xx total, no 40 off...Guess it won't work if something is already on sale...
  16. Jim D

    Favorite Box

    I've always liked a heart shaped box...;) Edit July 2017: I guess we don't have any Nirvana fans...
  17. Jim D

    What are you reading

    For you SK fans, I'd recommend his Gunslinger series . The intertwining of his previous work with the world's of Roland and his ka'tet was fun, entertaining , and gripping. I totally enjoyed them over the years as they were published .
  18. Jim D

    Show us your latest leaf purchase

    Is this the Dominican ligero in your MM blend? I just ordered from LO with their 20% discount today...
  19. Jim D

    Blend testing

    I'm going to try a combo of leaves in the Golden Ratio (.5 ligero, 2 viso, 1 seco) as follows: .5 Criollo Ligero 2 Corojo Viso .5 Habano Seco .5 Corojo Seco I doubled up on the Dominican Binder and wrapped with Ecuadorian Ligero. If they'd burn right now I'd be smoking one instead of posting...
  20. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    And here they are wrapped: Description of the ingredients is in the blend testing thread.
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