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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 the next few weekends 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. arjennrudd

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    T.G.I.F Had a Bishop's Blend and now to take this guy for a spin.
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    Well... I guess I should say something before this gets out of hand

    Congratulations!
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    Hello from Chicago!

    Welcome from NJ! Love the Chi. As others have said previously, you can pick up Opus singles at Iwan Ries. I stopped by there in July and August and they had plenty. But that tax! Not sure if I recall seeing a second lounge at Iwan Ries, I smoked there after buying a stick. Little tight but gets...
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    Newbie from Cumberland County PA

    Welcome from NJ!
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    Show/List your latest NC Purchase

    Not as cheap as the Famous Deal but had at a bargain nonetheless.
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    Show/List your latest NC Purchase

    When the Missus saw the box she said that was enough to justifiy the purchase.:cigar:
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    Show/List your latest NC Purchase

    When stopping at a random B&M on the highway to have a look escalates
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    Show/List your latest CC Purchase

    First time buying 'that way'. Time to fall down the slippery slope.
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    Need a bigger humidor

    Got a Haier 32 Bottle unit of CL for $25. Cooling is broken so its really just a nice looking coolidor but has been holding RH rock solid. Guestimating to be honest, I can definitely fit an easy 600+ cigars. I know you said cooling isn't a requirement, would a coolidor suffice?
  10. arjennrudd

    When do you smoke cigars?

    Late lunch to early evening. If I have it too late in the day, it's tough for me to sleep.
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    Liga Privada opinions............

    I've always just been curious how a couple years ago, a lot of their LP & unico lineup seemed (at least to me) limited and hard to get. Now I can walk into my B&Ms and get pretty much close to everything and anything. Still enjoy the lineup, just not as much as before. Smoking an LP 9 now actually.
  12. arjennrudd

    Liga Privada opinions............

    1. I prefer 9 over 52. 2. I had a Velvet Rat once and liked it the best. Still have a couple left. 3. Give or take 15 of a mix of LP 9s, different Rats, and Pigs. tbh, when I first tried LP a couple years ago, I thought they were great. Still a good smoke, but the ones I've been taking out of my...
  13. arjennrudd

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Round 2 after some food. First time smoking the maduro one. So far so good.
  14. arjennrudd

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Since it's that time of year, having one for the ones we're missing.
  15. arjennrudd

    Best time to buy cigars?

    Just develop the awful habit of checking sites everyday and you'll see all the deals.
  16. arjennrudd

    Looking for cigar conventions

    On my phone and it doesn't show location next to your posts. Maybe it's the browser on my mobile. What I do when I travel is look for B&Ms and see if they have any events in addition to just stopping in. Small events at B&Ms are pretty sporadic and the large ones are usually done annually. So...
  17. arjennrudd

    Hello, I'm John and new to BOTL

    Welcome from Nj!
  18. arjennrudd

    Wine Cooler 101

    Seasoned, loaded up, and remote control stick on LEDs added. Best decision I ever made. Trays off Amazon and they're surprisingly deep. Can easily double or triple stack cigars. And plenty of room at the bottom for boxes with a little bit of Tetrit. Wish I had done this route earlier.
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    Looking for cigar conventions

    Where you from or how far are you willing to go, Bruce T?
  20. arjennrudd

    Looking for cigar conventions

    Never been, but I believe CI does a yearly CigarFest in PA. Look into the Drew Estate Barn Smoker as well.
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