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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

    Hbd, Yodis...

    no shit! i haven't seen them in... man i feel old. o( HAPPY DAMN BIRTHDAY SIR!
  2. javajunkie

    Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Lancero

    thanks for the review, and i can totally see angel's working wonderfully with this stick. glad you enjoyed them both. and i just wanted to quote clint... just for posterity... just in case...
  3. javajunkie

    Livin' The Dream!

    hell, yes! dog town V2.0. o) what kind of time frame are we on, craig? EDIT: in all fairness, and with respect to time, more like dog town V8.6, but still...
  4. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    just rolled out, hitting up some errands. 1) i forgot just how likable these guys were! 2) anyone ever notice a little gooey gum residue on the cap of the LAT's? not bad, kinda an umame sensation, like a pastry filled with savory? or maybe i just need to roll home and catch dinner. o)
  5. javajunkie

    Pipe Break In.

    please don't? i promise we will be gentle. o)
  6. javajunkie

    Pipe Break In.

    the only "rules" i have seen that carry commonality are smoke slow, smoke dry, and smoke to the heel whenever possible. also, in fairness, i haven't entirely "mastered" any of my pipes so far, i smoke too carefully. but, dammit, i'm enjoying the journey! o)
  7. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    had a day(ish) of new stuff yesterday. a palina MrSam corona, damn well made but didn't hit my "spot" for a $12 stick, and a george rico american puro corona, which is easily the best "fire cured" stick, to my palate, if a bit two dimensional. mind you, my first of each, and i will try them...
  8. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    oooooohhhhh, you got a series III poker? i kinda hate you for that, in the best possible way. o)
  9. javajunkie

    Comparable brands

    i have had nothing that really nails it like an acid. while i really don't smoke them often, i am familiar with them. JD et al. at drew estate JEALOUSLY guard their trade secrets, and no one really has done a solid knock off as of yet. that i have seen or tried. oh, and welcome! and, while...
  10. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    yeah, froggy and all his ilk are referred to as "crossover" blends as they are lat-based english, BUT blended down with cav, and sometimes flavorings or additives. froggy is very soft on it. if you want a MUCH wetter and more forward "crossover", try JFH shortcut to mushrooms. you want less...
  11. javajunkie

    The Official Pipe and Tobacco Deals Thread

    http://www.pipesandcigars.com/SPECIALSB1 P&C has a morta for $70. MORTA for SEVENTY. yes, it might be crap, but i'm biting, as i want a little experience before i pony up for a big boy eventually...
  12. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    john patton cool hand fluke. sorry my handwriting sucks, but glad you like it. o)
  13. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    i know, right? and THAT was only the havana Vi, the red label. you got WORLDS ahead of you! o)
  14. javajunkie

    Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake - PToM, June 2014 (Pipe Tobacco of the Month)

    i am down with most pipe culture, but i absolutely CANNOT get behind the word "snork". it just takes me back to that horrid smurfs rip-off/clone. retrohale is much more dignified.
  15. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    cob full of LNF on the way out of work today: (trying a first person shot, for all the pipe curious) fifth bowl for the review, this time fold-n-stuff. for whatever reason, this cob, just this one, is trying to burn out on me. i just have it in mind to either wrestle it into submission of...
  16. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    illusione 2 after (and from) a stupid large "prezzie": my monkey may be spanked, but at least the smoke is nice. o)
  17. javajunkie

    Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake - PToM, June 2014 (Pipe Tobacco of the Month)

    i have a few 16oz full of the stuff, but it was for convenience. i kinda regret that, in retrospect, but it won't harm anything, and i'm not going to hate on having to burn this in a steady rotation.
  18. javajunkie

    Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake - PToM, June 2014 (Pipe Tobacco of the Month)

    use the smallest jar you can, going for longterm. you open less actual tobacco each time you crack a jar, and the rest stays aging. you should be able to lay an 8oz jar on it's side, stack flakes in, and close it comfortably.
  19. javajunkie

    Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake - PToM, June 2014 (Pipe Tobacco of the Month)

    i am NOT letting another month pass, but haven't the time for a full review or pix. short short: sweetness and "barn" in the jar, fairly ready to go moisture-wise, very pretty flakes. common thread is a bright acidy note combined with some caramalized sweetness, all from the virginias...
  20. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    yesterday, was able to burn a couple few: these don't always work for me, mostly my mood, but this one hit me well! with thanks! if you CAN'T read that smudged mess, this was a CyB TAA lance from yodismatt (lotto, 8/13): burned it down to under a quarter inch, and good to the last drop...
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