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  • BOTL UPCOMING MAINTENANCE

    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. jebloom22

    Fargo - JT Cigarro

    Name JT Cigarro Address 4554 7th Ave SW Fargo ND 58102 Phone (701) 277-0711 Hours N/A Website www.jtcigarro.com *Cigar lounge w/out membership or lounge fee.
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    Kenosha - Tenuta's

    Name Tenuta's Address 3203 52nd Street Kenosha WI 53144-4003 Phone 262-657-9001 Hours N/A Website http://www.tenutasdeli.com/tek9.asp?id=1&pg=blank *This place has a decent humidor with low prices and some exotics that you might not expect them to have. They do NOT have a lounge, and are...
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    Kenosha - Andrea's

    Name Andrea's Address 2401 60th Street Kenosha WI 53140 Phone 262-657-7732 Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 11:00am-3:00pm Website http://jack.andreasgifts.com/smokeshop.html *Unfortunately, no lounge at this location, but they do set up a tent in the...
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    Deerfield - Churchills N Down

    Name Churchills N Down Address 405 Lake Cook Road # A4 Deerfield IL 60015-4991 Phone (847) 205-1808 Hours M-w: 10-8 R-f: 10-9 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 10-5 Website Facebook *This B&M also has a lounge which neither requires a membership or a lounge fee.
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    Libertyville - Neumann's Cigars & More

    Name Neumann's Cigars & More Address 314 S Milwaukee Ave Libertyville IL 60048 Phone 847.918.9999 Hours M-F: 10-8 Sat: 10-5 Sun: 11-4 Website http://www.cigarsandmore.com/index.html *This store and its sister location (Neumann's Cigars & More-445 Robert Parker Coffin Rd Long Grove, IL...
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    Humidor Questions

    Perhaps I've learned something today..
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    Seasoning Humidor

    I'm having a difficult time seeing the clear/white ratio inside the tubes. I haven't sprayed the beads down at all yet, because they instantly went right to 65% right out of the envelope. They've been in the tupperware for a week now. No fluctuation.
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    Humidor Questions

    I myself have a travel humidor (Xikar), however I would be concerned with leaving cigars in there for too long. Unless you plan to open it regularly, it is sealed tight, dark, and moist (hello mold!). The beauty of the wood in humidors is that it allows for a little bit of breath-ability, but...
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    Seasoning Humidor

    Will do. I am using the 65% beads, but they've not yet been in the humidor. I have the cigars divided into three separate containers, each with a 65% tube, while the humidor readies itself. They're at a perfect 65/65 right now. I like the idea of taking the water out and seeing if there's a...
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    Seasoning Humidor

    Thanks. I decided with the purchase of this humi, not to wipe down the walls. I'd rather be patient than risk any damage to the wood. I thought about waiting until it hit 70, but I'm guessing that much of that reading is due to the standing water (in the glass). I was wondering if I should...
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    Seasoning Humidor

    I am currently re-seasoning my 100ct humidor (glass windows on top and front & and tray inside). I have distilled water on the tray and down below, and typically the rule of thumb for this size humidor (in my experiences) has been to leave it sealed to absorb the moisture for 7-10 days. I did...
  12. jebloom22

    Oliva Serie "S"

    I'd certainly like to get my hands on one. Surprised that they intended for it to go head to head with the P64.
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    Oliva Serie "S"

    Anybody try these (or know where to buy them)? Wondering why I'm not seeing much about them, and how they compare to others in the lineup.
  14. jebloom22

    Need some help!

    Just an update: Got my HF beads a few days ago from David. Right out of the envelope, these babies are working well. While I re-season my humi, I have my cigars divided into 3 sealed tupperware-style containers. I pulled the crystals out of each, and I replaced with the 65% medium tubes...
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    What type of Hygrometer do you use?

    Caliber III (digital) and now using HF beads. Perfect 65%.
  16. jebloom22

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    Playing a poker tournament tonight, and brought with me the following: Oliva Master Blends 3 Oliva Serie O BrickHouse Mighty Mighty Alec Bradley Family Blend ..and some Devil's Weed toros.
  17. jebloom22

    Don't know what took so long

    Greetings & welcome! I'm a big fan of Nicaraguan too.
  18. jebloom22

    Recent Monte #2

    I bought one in Saskatoon last Spring around this time. In all honesty, I was very disappointed in both the construction and the flavor. For $30+ per stick, I wasn't happy.
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    Do you smoke in your house?

    My wife is super cool. I occasionally smoke a cigar in the basement. I run two air purifiers, and use a towel to cover up the space between the door and the floor. Works pretty well.
  20. jebloom22

    Realized I never introduced myself

    Greetings & Welcome! I tend to lean towards Nicaraguans. Perhaps Oliva might be a good stick to try (e.g. Serie V double robusto).
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