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sports--

you'll soon learn when you're cigars are like you like them.

for instance, i just seasoned a new humidor and moved some of my dad's stash into mine. i went to pick up a cigar and squeezed it and it was too moist. so i made the adjustments to the humidity and will let the cigar sit for a few weeks.

the tupperdor should be good for only a few days at a time.

however, if you really want to make a humidor out of one, gooogle "humidibeads" and buy a jar of these. they should stabilize your tupperdor pretty good.

Heartfelt Industries, you can get them in 60,65,70% whatever your preference. I use them in all my 'dors. Alone in one, along with an Oasis in another, and along with a couple of Oust fans in my coolerdor.

MA--

you ever heard of Cigar Dave?

he has a radio show on XM, and has his old shows archived.

if you're looking for worktime radio, it's pretty entertaining, although he is sponsored by T*******'s and can push their products.

Never heard of him. I have Sirius so I can't get the it. I guess if I wait a while for them to merge maybe I can. Thompsons is a joke! I can't remember the actual Thompson guy's name, seems like Steve but that doesn't matter whose family owned the comapny but he's apparently in Dallas now. I don't remember how I happened on this dude but he pimps Don Benigno cigars liek they're the greatest thing in the world. So, I bought some, they get here and look great. they turn out to be more flavorless than smoking air and milder than a gold label macanudo. Horrible. end of rant.

www.cigardave.com

like i said, all of old shows are on here.

agreed with Thompson. their house smokes are horrible and their prices for everyone else's smokes are horrendously expensive.

tonight i went with something lighter.

i'm having a gispert natural robusto. i thought it might be to moist, but it is turning out to be just perfect.

enjoy the night fellas.

Well I screwed up and accidentally posted a new thread, but anybody interested in starting a Texags cigar club in each of our respective areas?
Hell, a few pints and cigars can't hurt anyone, right?

Don Pepin cuban classic last night. First one and won't be the last. Very good cigar especially for the money.

either you guys haven't been enjoying cigars, or you've been busy to post.

for me, i haven't been enjoying cigars, but it is sunday and i always have an evening cigar.

tonight is a gispert maduro robusto from a box i bought 3 weeks ago.

the humidity finally stabilized and it is fantastic. i'm also enjoying a glass of St. Arnolds Lawn Mower Ale that my gf bought.

Tatuaje Reserva SW! Ummmm good!

For those of us who don't buy online......yet.....Are you wary of the slide-open cabinet humidors in some "tobacco" stores? Do you prefer the walk-in humidor when purchasing from a store?

I will be having one this evening after I mow the yard. Should be a nice evening on the deck... sunny and a hi of 75!

I refuse to buy out of sliding glass humidors after seeing some cigars covered in mold in one a few years ago. I buy online or from a walk in humidor.

regarding cabinet humidors, i judge the store.

if the store is nice, people seem knowledgable etc. i have no problem buying. however, if it's a grocery store type job where nobody really cares, then i wont.

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For those of us who don't buy online......yet

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You should start. Holts, Old Virginia Tobacco, CI, and there are quite a few other reliable sources as well.

As far as the cabinet 'dors usually you are going to find 1 of 2 things, cigars too wet or too dry. Also they are usually where they get way too much light and heat which will ruin the tobacco quickly.

Just poured three fingers of 1792 and am headed to the deck with an SRO.

Nice night... 68 degrees.

la gloria cubana serie r.


anything thing from la gloria cubana is like heaven

Well I gave the Sun Ripened Oscuro a chance, but it sucked balls. I put it out and am lighting up an old standby... a Baccarat.

AggieChemist,

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Last one I had was a CAO Anniversario

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Now that is my favorite Cigar, and I rarely ever hear anyone else mention it.

I am fixing to put in a cigar order. Looking to try a few new smokes that y'all recommend. Let's try to keep suggestions around $5 a stick (online price). I'll go more for a really great smoke, but I don't want to blow a Benjamin on this order if I can help it.

Chemist--

my first choice would be a box of Padron 3000 Maduros. the last box i bought was around $85 shipped. if you can't get those for less than a bill, the 2000 maduros or the Delicias Maduros are for sure in your range. all of the padron cigars are well made, and have exquisite complexity.

my next choice would be a box of each: Gispert Maduro Toros and Gispert Natural Toros. these can be had at around $40/box. they are honduran compared to the padron's nicaraguans. they are a great, inexpensive smoke that i have been enjoying lately.

lastly, i would look at the Casa Toranos. this is Toranos mildest cigar but it is a beauty. i'm not quite sure what the price is, but if you can find them, they should be affordable.

let us know what you choose!

Glovedropper... my humidor only holds about 20 sticks, so I usually order 5 packs or single sticks.

I'll throw a couple of what you suggested in. I'm also going to get a couple Acid Kuba Kubas... I haven't had one since November and it sounds good.

Chemist I highly suggest you get something from Pepin Garcia, especially the JJ line or the purple banded ones (can't remember the name). Those can be had for slightly more than that. Tatuaje is you change your mind on price. Arturo Fuente Chateau Series Cuban Belicoso.

Try this joint http://www.showmeyourash.com/retail/

Brouse around there, they have real good selection, great service, and good prices on most everything.

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my humidor only holds about 20 sticks

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Might I suggest a slightly larger one sir?

You may suggest until you're blue in the face. My wife has already seen what my homebrew addiction has grown into.

It's not an addiction, it's a hobby! Besides a fine humidor can be a beautiful piece of furniture.

Actually, my buddy has a 400 stick humidor. NOT THAT I HAVE ANY CIGARS RATHOLED AWAY AT HIS HOUSE.

I'd keep a running total of those bad boys just to keep your buddy honest. And make sure and try one of the Pepin Garcia or Tatuaje you won't be sorry. I'm full of other suggestions but not really in the 5-6 price range. My taste in cigars is far too rich for my income level.

chemist--

make sure you store your acids seperately from your other sticks.

the acid's flavor will blend with your other sticks making them taste funny.

Yeah, I know. I have a gasketed jar with some humid-eze.

What about your Pimp Sticks?

I go through black-n-milds so fast I don't need a humidor for them.

Punch Grand Cru Robusto
Padron 3000
Natural Clean Robusto
Gurkha Ancient Warrior Emperor
Acid Kuba Kuba
Super Fuerte Robusto 5 Pack
Super Fuerte Petite Belicoso Box 25

MasterAggie, my online cigar store must not be high toney enough to carry your smokes.

Who do you use? The 3000 and the Gran Cru are good smokes. Did you get natural or maduro 3000?

http://www.famous-smoke.com

They're in PA and I get my smokes next day.

PS, I got the maduro.