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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

    Blending Thread

    So just taking the 1 seco (1) and 1 viso (2) and 1 ligero (3), I get a 6. Here's what my leaves look like (clockwise from the top left: seco, ligero, viso):
  2. Jim D

    Blending Thread

    So I can follow the weighting structure as far as keeping the total points so the total mass would appear relatively constant so the end product should come out about the same size each time. This makes sense when you have a particular size mold or vitola you are trying to keep to. Is that the...
  3. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Home roll from 5/1, 1 Nic ligero and 2 Nic seco leaves bound in Dom seco, wrapped in Ecuador shade seco. Smooth, a little pepper, citrus on the retrohale, and that ligero is working on me....:cigar:
  4. Jim D

    I have enough cigars.

    My wife told me the same thing, at least someone thinks I have enough....
  5. Jim D

    Another Partagas Lusitania

    Thanks for the info, I'm enjoying my first one. I'm thinking I'll have to find more...:happy:
  6. Jim D

    Another Partagas Lusitania

    It's been a year, what do you think of them now @Tennessee Dave ?
  7. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    With thanks @JZBdano !
  8. Jim D

    North Carolina HERF / Crowned Heads Event at JR Mooresville - May 21

    Just save 'em for the next herf bro, no need to spend on the shipping.! Besides, I'm still defenseless so please, hold off til the next get together!
  9. Jim D

    North Carolina HERF / Crowned Heads Event at JR Mooresville - May 21

    Licking my wounds and trying to figure out which to fire up for a birthday smoke....I've not had a CC before, I think today's the day! Thanks for all the generosity brothers!
  10. Jim D

    How to Make Cigars

    Maybe for left handed rollers?
  11. Jim D

    Seed or soil?

    Sounds like you're sliding down the slippery slope with us already!
  12. Jim D

    North Carolina HERF / Crowned Heads Event at JR Mooresville - May 21

    I'm glad to have met you all and am trying to arrange my triage center after that barrage. I need to improve my tools to stay in the battle with you guys...:writer:
  13. Jim D

    North Carolina HERF / Crowned Heads Event at JR Mooresville - May 21

    Just finished walking the dog, on my way. See y'all in 50 minutes! Edit: just arrived!
  14. Jim D

    North Carolina HERF / Crowned Heads Event at JR Mooresville - May 21

    I'll be there. It's the first time I'll be off when everyone else is too so I'm excited to put some faces together with the names. I'll bring some homerolls too @Hopduro, maybe you can critique some for me...
  15. Jim D

    Pics of Your Sticks

    Awesome! Don't be too critical of yourself, this is like riding a bike. You'll keep improving each time you do it. And that's a taste looking stogie!
  16. Jim D

    The Official Cigar Deals Thread

    Three times, gotta wonder if the mailman smokes cigars...
  17. Jim D

    CoM - May 2016 (Sumatra wrapper); Cigar of the Month Poll

    Just picked one of these up from my B&M yesterday. Now to let it sit in anticipation...
  18. Jim D

    happy birthday to our fearless leader!

    Happy Birthday Eric!
  19. Jim D

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    A nice change of pace today from deep down in my humidor....
  20. Jim D

    What are you listening to?

    It's been Led Zeppelin Remasters all week for me... https://g.co/kgs/sBL56
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