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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. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    here i am (doing lawn work), rocking out a hurricane. child of the 80's, can't help it. o) EDIT: scorpions pun aside, this turned out to be a decent smoke. dark red fruit up front, like black cherry and plum, rich body, and a final third of raisin and coriander. buy a bunch? nope, not...
  2. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    just a lovely sunday AM smoke from my n00b adam:
  3. javajunkie

    Show/List your latest NC Purchase

    who the bloody hell still has black tubos?!? NICE! o)
  4. javajunkie

    Favorite pipe tobacco

    nope, nothing out of line here. all looks fine. i'll allow it. o) ON TOPIC: get to where you recognize virginia, perique, burley, and latakia. it's the pipe equivalent of learning the properties of different wrappers, or the basic identities of country of origin.
  5. javajunkie

    Proper method for drying

    "pinch test": if it crumbles it is fried, if it balls up or springs back instantaneously it's too wet, and if it slowly springs back, you're good. and this varies from tobacco to tobacco, and by personal preference. this is the basic test. it's really like RH on cigars, and dry boxing: how do...
  6. javajunkie

    Pipe newb "ah-ha!" moments

    i have had little to no issues with this. i would say either practice better pacing, or smoke your tobacco drier. then again, i see no harm in feeding a cleaner through to help out; my usual issue is my draw suffers because i tamp down and the draft hole gets partially blocked, and a pipe...
  7. javajunkie

    ISOM Trip Report

    hey, THANK YOU for sharing that! seriously, for the guys who do not easily have the cash or flexible time to travel, you really went out of your way to bring us there with you, in that moment, and for the guys on the femce about going, this is a BIG push. also, i hate you. more than a little...
  8. javajunkie

    Show/List your latest NC Purchase

    the serie D maduro is a solid line, and the lance just came out in small quantities. kids over at half wheel thought it was damn decent, and i personally would love to try that blend in that vitola as well. and, god help me, i almost started this with "yeah, the D is great!". but, it IS my...
  9. javajunkie

    BOTL.org Newbie Sampler Thread (Archive)

    my box is in the post to regener8r, and PM inbound to carpenter69. o)
  10. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    rocking an '08 shark. i THINK it is from harg? almost certain, but lost the tag. either way, a beautiful reward for a long a$$ day, with thanks.
  11. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    SSmad on a work errand. o)
  12. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    starting fuente friday with an 858 sun grown.
  13. javajunkie

    The Official Pipe and Tobacco Deals Thread

    hey, anybody looking for "starter pipes"! cuppa joes (and no, i NOT making that up, and YES, it is terribly appropriate) has these sweet little unfinished savinelli for under $50. just got this today, smokes like a dream, and it has already started to color from my hand oils. EDIT: oh...
  14. javajunkie

    Grateful to BOTL & a little update

    good on you for deciding to take a leap of faith toward something fulfilling! we will be rooting for your success. and don't sweat KOT chasing the latest and greatest, just enjoy when you can, and pop in and share with us from time to time. also, kev's coffee IS damn good. o)
  15. javajunkie

    BOTL.org Newbie Sampler Thread (Archive)

    mine will ship either today or tomorrow, if you need to toss a NFG my way, teach. EDIT: 9405 5036 9930 0430 9866 76 out to halaby o)
  16. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    you're right, nate, GREAT start to the day, and thanks for the suggestion. o)
  17. javajunkie

    Going under the knife today

    will be keeping you in my thoughts, man, roll through it smoothly and bounce back quickly! o)
  18. javajunkie

    BOTL.org Newbie Sampler Thread (Archive)

    hey, regener8r and i decided cash was best for his circumstances, and we should be wrapped up shortly.
  19. javajunkie

    Relocating to Cincinnati

    your a$$ is going to be BUSY! o)
  20. javajunkie

    Today's Smoke (2004-2022 Archive)

    tat tuesday: a year old 7th before sunup: red label from KGD, good isht! ... and last but certainly not least, a cochete from stocktonjohn. o)
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