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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

    Gots me a huntin' dog!

    :thumbsup: Just as soon as I win that dang powerball and have all the time and money in the world to travel around and hang out and smoke with the bro's!
  2. Jwrussell

    My Poor Neglected Cigars

    Them reading the same is a good sign, but it never hurts to recalibrate on a REGULAR basis. I would say replace the batteries every year and calibrate at least every 6 months. Do I practice what I preach? No. Not really. I try, but things get away from me like everyone else. That being...
  3. Jwrussell

    Gots me a huntin' dog!

    Not my firewood bro'! That's the firewood pile at the hunt club we were at. Lots of Shotguns around that place. I think I'll pass on theiving their firewood. :stretchgr
  4. Jwrussell

    Question for all you wineador experts

    You are going to have issues with the cooler running non-stop. That's going to make things difficult no matter what you do. I know you said you don't want to use an ETC, but I would reconsider. That being said, we should clarify the following. Yes, the cold air will be towards the...
  5. Jwrussell

    Horrible PSD4 Experience

    You know, I have trouble believing that the issue with the D4 is really a QC issue. There are a number of cigars like this in the Cuban catalogue and they don't all come from the same factory and there are other cigars that will come through the same manufacturing process (factory) and be...
  6. Jwrussell

    My Poor Neglected Cigars

    Just did a quick check of the thread and didn't see where this was addressed. If you do not have a digital hygrometer, or if you do but have not calibrated it (since this whole episode started), we are just spitting into the wind. Make sure you have an accurate, recently calibrated hygro so...
  7. Jwrussell

    My Poor Neglected Cigars

    I'm sorry man. Here's the deal. You can still use this. I would still recommend something else, but sometimes you have to deal with what you have. You will just have to be very careful. You said the cigars were at about 50% RH, right? First things first, pull that humidifier out of that...
  8. Jwrussell

    My Poor Neglected Cigars

    Rkadow, I have no idea what a "gel pack" is or what humidity it tries to regulate. Do you have any more information on this "gel pack"? What kind of humidity is it supposed to keep? I'm sorry to say this, but I think your guy at your B&M may not really have that great of a concept of what...
  9. Jwrussell

    My Poor Neglected Cigars

    That's why I think the best set up is higher RH for aging with a lower RH for smoking.
  10. Jwrussell

    Gun Cases

    Very cool. What are the issues with oil and the foam? Any?
  11. Jwrussell

    My Poor Neglected Cigars

    Mike, that may be the case, but my guess is there wasn't as much knowledge about cigars and what makes them "tick" at that point. It's possible that 50% is still high enough to preserve the essential oils in the tobacco, but I would have to imagine that there would be much more evaporation than...
  12. Jwrussell

    Terrible burn problems- Too much humidity possibly?

    Great offer Danilo! :thumbsup: {editing my statement on cost, never mind} And to answer your question Clay, NO. I would not trust throwing a hygro in with beads as a calibration method. Theoretically, if you have the correct percentage of clear to white beads and you allow the beads some...
  13. Jwrussell

    Old sniper

    Oops, not paying attention. Guess I'll watch the YouTube later. Thanks.
  14. Jwrussell

    It's Time......

    Dude. What's with the KKK Michelin Man at the bottom of the page? :squinteye
  15. Jwrussell

    It's Time......

    Wait, you are quitting the porn star business? What?
  16. Jwrussell

    Old sniper

    Thanks for posting the replay. I'll have to set the DVR to catch it.
  17. Jwrussell

    Heartfelt Beads, Frequently Asked Questions

    Best method I've come across is the oven. Set your oven for 200 and put the beads in a clean oven safe dish/container.
  18. Jwrussell

    Heartfelt Beads, Frequently Asked Questions

    Grim, a few things we need to know before we can help. When did you last calibrate your hygrometer? Before you start messing with things you really need to make sure that the readings you are getting are accurate. This is a must. Next thing, what do the beads look like? Are they mostly...
  19. Jwrussell

    Gots me a huntin' dog!

    Yes sir! Congrats. Don't run into a ton of folks who know the breed.
  20. Jwrussell

    Horrible PSD4 Experience

    I've yet to have a "blow me away" experience with a PSD4. I haven't had that many, but still. As MiamiE says, the PSP2's on the other hand have been awesome for me. Your description of the smoke sounds like construction problems, try a few more before you swear off of them.
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