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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

    Place to start

    You can always buy one already made, or make one yourself. I bought a maple plank, cut it into thirds, and glued it together. Hit it with a belt sander and voila! Homemade cutting board for my homemade stogies!
  2. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    I can't figure out the "oops"...They all look great from here!
  3. Jim D

    CoM - September 2016 (Maduro wrapper); Cigar of the Month Poll

    Voted...bump!
  4. Jim D

    The Rolling Brothers and Operation Esteli Idea

    Thanks for keeping us out of trouble. I was totally unaware of this happening. So sad we are so tightly bound.
  5. Jim D

    The Rolling Brothers and Operation Esteli Idea

    Good thinking B, I like it. I'd be happy to contribute.
  6. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    A homeroll designed after notes taken from the blend testing thread...I ratio'd the leaves based on input there.
  7. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Today's the day I'm busting out a PhD Stogie Homeroll, the Espresso Beans! TIA @Hopduro , I can't wait any longer.... Edit: This stogie's construction was flawless. Silky smooth to the touch, firm, and a perfect draw. Flavors include a mild pepper on the tongue and retrohale, some cream here...
  8. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Starting off with one that is just LO Nic Ligero, Dominican binder, and Ecuador shade seco wrapped. So far, so good!
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    2016-08-30 20.56.53

    8DF, D = Domin can, 8 and F means February 2002.
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    Box date codes

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  11. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    To and from work smokes for today.
  12. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Here's the end product for today: I need to get better/faster at this. A couple hours before the kids get up in the am, then rotate periodically during the day, the wrap 'em up after everyone else goes to bed! My stinking alarm will go off in 4 hours and 43 mintutes, this can't happen this...
  13. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. I haven't rolled consistently since May. As kids will be back in school soon, my schedule is getting back on track...with that I'm hoping to get more consistent bunching with a tasty burning stick. As the foot won't be cut for a particular length...
  14. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Getting closer...
  15. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    They aren't sticks yet, but will be soon enough! Left to right, all LO, all Nicaraguan : 1 seco, 1 viso, 1 ligero
  16. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    I don't think so since I'm not familiar with TimRule62, but who knows? Maybe TimRule62 traded with some one and landed one...
  17. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    That thing looks so bumpy! I will have to send a better one now that I've learned to leave them in the press longer (and since I've saved your Addy from the MASW thread. ...)
  18. Jim D

    Cigar Molds Thread

    I'm not sure exactly which size I'm looking for. The small tat verocu works out nicely on my drive to work, if I push it. Maybe some ting of that size, a 40 ring gauge. .. I'm thinking of just buying a block of wood, cutting it with a band saw, clamp the two halves together, then drill press the...
  19. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Through 5 episodes of House of Cards, I made these tonight:
  20. Jim D

    Cigar Molds Thread

    ;) For now, I have plenty of newspaper. I guess it will be the patience I run out of...
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