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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. Mr. McSquirelly

    Dr. Joe Show: The Embargo Series

    Dr. Joe Show has really settled some of the biggest questions and concerns I've had about this whole embargo thing. He really hits all the major points that concerned me. Relax, Habanophiles, it seems like nothing is going to change for a long time to come! Phew! Here's the first in a five part...
  2. Mr. McSquirelly

    Dr. Joe Show debunks Dave Garafallo

    The Dr. Joe Show rocks!!! That Embargo series was awesome! Thanks, Tennessee Dave. He makes some clear and obvious observations. Really eased my mind about this whole embargo thing. He's offered the best explanation yet.
  3. Mr. McSquirelly

    Building a walk-in

    18 degrees C is perfect. A lot of guys like 65/65 for aging cigars. Because the exterior wall is below ground level, you are fine. You also have the concrete wall as a buffer as well. You may need to boost humidity in the winter to around 80% Rh because of the cooler air in the room. But I do...
  4. Mr. McSquirelly

    Building a walk-in

    So behind the bricks there is no insulation? The wall is not insulated? There is no buffer between the exterior of the house and the interior? EDIT: I looked at the old pictures. Is this space in the basement, below ground level? It looks like you have a solid concrete wall/foundation behind...
  5. Mr. McSquirelly

    Building a walk-in

    So it drops below freezing in the winter. Yes, that wall will be like an iceblock next to the cigars. Something like this might work, but you'll need to wire the thermostat to it...
  6. Mr. McSquirelly

    Cubans now For sale at Famous

    That's awesome!!!! But I keep clicking on the page and it won't take me to the page to purchase!!! :(
  7. Mr. McSquirelly

    Building a walk-in

    Honestly, that temperature right now is perfect. Is there insulation between exterior wall and the brick wall? If so, you should be okay. What's the lowest temperature in winter? And how long does winter usually last for you? You may lose a 5-10% RH in winter cold air. But I wouldn't worry about...
  8. Mr. McSquirelly

    Building a walk-in

    No such thing! :)
  9. Mr. McSquirelly

    Building a walk-in

    PARADISE!!!! A GROWN MAN'S PARADISE!!!!
  10. Mr. McSquirelly

    Pic of you smoking

    I f-ing love Philly! What a great town!!! People are always talking about the Cheesesteaks. But how about them Italian grinders!!!
  11. Mr. McSquirelly

    New Cigar Trays

    I bought mine at Cheaphumidors.com: http://www.cheaphumidors.com/other/cedar-trays.html
  12. Mr. McSquirelly

    New Cigar Trays

    Brilliant, bro!!! Really nice looking Tupperdor. BOTL.org should have a 'MacGyver of the Week' award. Lol.
  13. Mr. McSquirelly

    Show us where you smoke (2015 Version)

    Nice pic! Looks like a painting.
  14. Mr. McSquirelly

    New Cigar Trays

    I let the RH climb to 75. It took three days. Started at 50% and the trays sucked up a ton of humidity. Dropped them into the Tupperdor, and RH dropped from 68% to 64%. That's fine. It'll come back up. Thanks for all the great advice. This forum rocks!
  15. Mr. McSquirelly

    Interesting Take On Cuban Cigars

    Here's Garafolo's explanation for his article, his findings, etc.. I'm still not quite sure what the hell he's talking about. It begins at 21:00-41:00. Judge for yourselves.
  16. Mr. McSquirelly

    Real or Fake

    RyJs have triple caps.
  17. Mr. McSquirelly

    New Cigar Trays

    No worries, man. Lumber Liquidators should be closed permanently. That is a fraudulent company. I think the formaldehyde is used in the flooring to preserve the wood. Here's a quote from a report in Men's Journal on formaldehyde in wood from China: "...the only way to be absolutely certain...
  18. Mr. McSquirelly

    Interesting Take On Cuban Cigars

    I hate to beat a dead horse here, but I finally had the chance to watch Dave Garafolo's entire radio broadcast on Youtube to the bitter end. And I do mean 'bitter'. I won't comment anymore on his statements, because I've said everything I wanted to. But judge for yourselves. Is this man the type...
  19. Mr. McSquirelly

    New Cigar Trays

    Hmmm? I can't say about the ones on Alibaba.com. But the ones from Cheaphumidors.com were made in China too. I thought just the flooring wood had the formaldehyde in it. Could the Spanish cedar in these trays have it as well?
  20. Mr. McSquirelly

    Show us where you smoke (2015 Version)

    Looks like he's helped himself to a lot of that shit. His crib must be pimpin!!!
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