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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. javajunkie

    Let's Talk, BOTL and mental health

    no, y'all are right, and i get that. change will ALWAYS be on an individual level. i know that i am not strong enough (or arrogant enough to beleive) that i can change someone else directly, more that i can offer a stable point in the storm for them (although that requires keeping my OWN shit...
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    Pipe stem?

    and (cannot beleive this ain't been said yet) pic would help...
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    Morning Rant

    that looks like chris cataan doing his monkey boy impression...
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    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    NOFX, weezer, rodeo ruby love, and daft punk REAL loud on the way home, and THIS little guy: last little piggy in the farm from a 7th reserva box from SEP11 (thus the wrapper damage). the age is a bonus, but a classic case of how a regular production cigar, if it's the RIGHT one for you and...
  5. javajunkie

    Let's Talk, BOTL and mental health

    so... anyone have any advice for mentoring someone concerning substance issues? god knows i have my own poroblems, but i have had a couple few opportunities to reach out to others. if someone is currently doing this, or especially if they have for a while, i would love some pointers. in...
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    Dream Birthday Smoke?

    ON TOPIC, i a a big beleiver of making a special occasion; the event of burning something cherished can elevate any moment, if you give it the space to do so. that said, grab EXACTLY what feels right to you, be it cheapie, regular production, or diamond-encrusted platinum-plated unicorn of myth...
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    Dream Birthday Smoke?

    Pussy juice on your birthday should be a rule...
  8. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    dave needs plum pudding...
  9. javajunkie

    Help me understand these vitolas!!

    i have always thought of figurados that affect the head of the cigar (beli and torp/ pym cheif amongst them) like the differences in wine or spirits glasses: they change the way the sustance hits your palate, and thereby the way it tastes to you. big difference between vitolas and glasses is...
  10. javajunkie

    Pipe stem?

    could be the change in seasons... smoke the hell out of it and see if it rectifies itself. need some tobacco for that? o)
  11. javajunkie

    Pipe stem?

    the least invasive thing is wax, specifically beeswax. if you want something a little less elegant but a little more workable, teflon tape works. OR, paint the tenon with superglue or nail polish, allow it to dry, and then file/ sand it down as needed.
  12. javajunkie

    Pipe stem?

    so, is the tennon a push style, or does it screw into the mortise of the bowl?
  13. javajunkie

    Tatuaje TAA 2014?

    so... no. not bad at all. damn good, and potential to age. BUT compared to the pepin/pete special broadleaf selections? kinda thin. i mean three of the four kids are rock stars, the fourth is unfortunately going to feel left out and need therapy later...
  14. javajunkie

    Noob Question on Opus X

    either build a relationship (local OR online retailer), or just hit refresh on the websites as often as possible. barring that, buy a handful when available (as suggested), and put them down for when you're ready. also, PLEASE know what MSRP is on htes! it pisses me off to no end the amount...
  15. javajunkie

    Pipe Secret Santa ??

    cool, and thanks for the offer! pretty sure the elf sergeant has already been consulted, but it couldn't hurt. also, have a DD. and raise a pint for me. o)
  16. javajunkie

    Morning Rant

    hell, most of the time i gotta use a knife on liga bands. or just soldier on and smoke through them, as is becoming the rage... o)
  17. javajunkie

    Morning Rant

    i haven't had many issues with the bands (and keeping a slighty lower RH helps, what are you running?). what i DO see all the time on fuente especially is wrappers that look like a toddler handled them after an arts and crafts project using elmer's white glue. seriously, sometimes i can even...
  18. javajunkie

    Pipe Secret Santa ??

    guys, this stall out is on MY shoulders. dismal took point and started lining details up, and it was bounced back to me to do a little verifying and validating. i got bogged down in other stuff. sorry. this will be getting my brain space next week. god willing, we have a small enough piper...
  19. javajunkie

    BOTL Newbie Sampler Thread 2.0

    9405903699300267705837 9405903699300267705844 these roll out today to my gentlemen aaron and adam. i will pop back in next time we get a little backed up. or just to watch the carnage. o)
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    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    random, but damn well good enough while packing boxes: old ass Vega Fina (altadis) i picked up on a whim. actually don't suck. Orange cream soda, baked goods (maybe hard pretzel), and an old cedar note. things are old as hell, but i got it for $4? maybe less? and it's enjoyable! you...
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