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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. Jwrussell

    Flavor profiles more distinct in CCs?

    That's when I'll be doing most of my guessing. Just hoping Mav gets you his first guess before then.
  2. Jwrussell

    Let's help our brother Danthebugman

    Glad you and your family are safe, Dan. Stay that way.
  3. Jwrussell

    How do you light your cigar?

    Dupont Xtend. Don't leave home without it.
  4. Jwrussell

    Shilala Beads vs Heartfelt Beads

    No question at all, you should ask as many questions as necessary to feel comfortable before putting money down, and I wasn't trying to suggest you not do so. But at the same time, I have to question your last statement. What questions do you feel are not being answered? The only question...
  5. Jwrussell

    My slice of paradise

    WOW. That's an awesome room!
  6. Jwrussell

    Shilala Beads vs Heartfelt Beads

    Wow, JNT. Got a dog in this fight somehow? :wink: Maybe it is because I use my HF beads in a cooler'dor and wine'idor and haven't had a true humidor in a few years, but I don't recharge my beads inside my humidors. I suppose it depends on how you keep your beads but most of mine are in mesh...
  7. Jwrussell

    Shilala Beads vs Heartfelt Beads

    Aye, but the poll is 'what do you use', not 'which is better' isn't it? Figured that was what was meant by 'vs'. Either way, like I said, depends on the individual situation and application. Both have their positives and negatives.
  8. Jwrussell

    Cigar Etiquette

    Huh. I've never thought of this. I'm positive I've done this before. I don't slobber on the thing, but I always wet the wrapper before cutting. I'll have to keep this in mind when borrowing a cutter in the future.
  9. Jwrussell

    Shilala Beads vs Heartfelt Beads

    I think you are trying to make this a 'better than' conversation when it doesn't need to be. Both HF and HCM have their own unique benefits. HCM supposedly holds much more moisture and reacts faster. Further, you can change the set point if you wish. HF has a visual clue and allows you to add...
  10. Jwrussell

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Johnny 'O Lonsdale from sometime around '08.
  11. Jwrussell

    Shilala Beads vs Heartfelt Beads

    To clarify even further, as the entire system (humidor environment) loses/gains moisture, the RH of both the environment, and therefor the beads drops/rises.
  12. Jwrussell

    Shilala Beads vs Heartfelt Beads

    Assuming you meant dropping? Good point. Probably safer all around to do outside the humi.
  13. Jwrussell

    Flavor profiles more distinct in CCs?

    Thought you would have JFire's. Excited to see how this plays out.
  14. Jwrussell

    Shilala Beads vs Heartfelt Beads

    The bolded part is the key. If your RH starts dropping or goes below where you want it, pull out the beads, throw them in a bag with a sponge and wait for the RH to get to your set point. Or, and this is just a guess, so I'll wait for the expert to chime in, I would also assume you could just...
  15. Jwrussell

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Mystery smoke and an ET lancero.
  16. Jwrussell

    Flavor profiles more distinct in CCs?

    Wow. Have to say I'm happy about the lowered odds. I'm smoking #1 right now and I'm starting to think this was a good bet on your part.
  17. Jwrussell

    Saints & Sinners

    Uhmmmm...yeah. I just want to apologize for not reading through the dang thread. Amazing what reading the whole thread can do for you, huh? I'm having flashbacks to that stupid test you get from a smartass teacher that has like 50 questions along with instructions to READ EVERYTHING BEFORE...
  18. Jwrussell

    Opus Wrapper

    X2. That's the whole point of the Boveda system. Unless there is something wrong with them, it's not going to get too humid because the seal is too tight. If the seal is tight, that just means that the Boveda's will last longer and that they will hold the exact RH they are advertised as.
  19. Jwrussell

    Opus Wrapper

    Yep, should be. How long were they in that environment before you smoked them?
  20. Jwrussell

    Bad day turned better

    Nice pick ups. Sorry to hear about the wallet pinch. Been there, many a time.
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