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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

    Wrappers going BOOM

    if you are sure the RH is solid, it's probably the temp. realize, heat causes things to expand: the act of burning the cigar will swell the remaining tobaccos as the burn line travels down, and the 15 degrees off of room temp may be enough to make the binder fail. it IS a binder for a reason...
  2. javajunkie

    Please report foul or negative posts.

    you have a point there, both about anonymity, and the problems of hearing one's own "voice" in print. BUT. we try to hold ourselves to a higher standard. and we will. your gut may tell you to respond, but that rarely if ever helps. report it, and call in assistance.
  3. javajunkie

    do you keep the plastic on in the humidor?

    no, you HAVE to take the plastic tip off to freak them, otherwise you are smoking cardboard. to be actually helpful: once you have enough in your stash to actually worry about long term, you have enough to worry about occasional damage from moving them around. leave it on, it's worth it.
  4. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    final bowl of shortcut, in a forever stem cob, as my work snack today.
  5. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    couple killer coronas last night while BSing with dustinspo. a siglo II from ATL: ... and a dirty rat on deadmanspoint: both with major thanks. o)
  6. javajunkie

    POM (Pipe Tobacco of the Month) for March Poll

    voted. and, not to weigh the ballot, but pirate kake is an awfully sexy blend. really, just a f#@king tasty lat monster. just sayin'. o)
  7. javajunkie

    Totally fqt!

    dude, really, first world problems right there. o) seriously, i am lucky that i share a lot with my lady, but i would LOVE to be able to share my passion for good tobaccos with her. work out the details later, but that is an amazing start right there!
  8. javajunkie

    What's in your bowl today

    fifth bowl of shortcut, in the fifth pipe. now to compile some notes.
  9. javajunkie

    Sam Gawith Packaging Question

    the larger are packaged in bricks of flake, sealed in a heavy duty plastic, then cardboard box. not as dense as the esoterica mylar bags, but dense. there will be some guys who say the bag can be cellared, and it may. for me (FVF, three boxes, hella sale!), i broke mine into jars. truth be...
  10. javajunkie

    Fitting in

    thanks for bumping this, gentlemen, it was good to reread this. o)
  11. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    first sunday in a long time it doesn't feel like i have a million things over my head. couple moka pots worth of coffee and a tasty-a$$ monte, courtesy of adam, to set the mood:
  12. javajunkie

    The sword is on duty

    y'know, with the shirt, you have yourself a look going sir. work it! also, please do, if you ever draw the beast, bellow "THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!"
  13. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    a little late, but my first fuente friday in FOREVER last night with an anejo50 freshie, much needed: ... and an afternoon of errands with an emelio draig, courtesy of brandoncpm. the months down, and being at 62ish%, mean this might be the one that doesn't burn wonky, finally, but they have...
  14. javajunkie

    Blank Bands Buy

    this pretty much. box date and factory codes for CCs, purchase date or release date for NCs (which damn viaje was that again? or, which tat?). my personal favorite is tagging sticks by who sent, and under what circumstances; guys i have sponsored as n00bs, open trades or box passes...
  15. javajunkie

    Cigar branded lighter

    dude,the FFoX and GoF branded prometheus are things of beauty. go for it, if you can justify. hell, tell them it reminded you of a william blake print. it always kinda has to me, at least. o)
  16. javajunkie

    BOTL Newbie Sampler Thread 2.0

    in which case, if bill hasn't rounded up an update, i will later. movement creates excitement, which creates cross-chatter. it's a good sign. o)
  17. javajunkie

    Blank Bands Buy

    just to say, this IS still running, and if you are on the fence, you should get in. they are dead useful.
  18. javajunkie

    Do any botls have "the gift"?

    bacon. all of it. and all the coffee.
  19. javajunkie

    Redneck Rendezvous - Part Deux

    jesus, dude, my heart skipped a beat there. carnivore bait!!!! o)
  20. javajunkie

    Favorite 80's movies

    dude, are you HIGH? HEATHERS!!! o) "my b#llsh1t teenage angst has a body count."
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