Recent content by garilla

:tpd: From what I hear and have seen, he's definately "da man" when it comes to humidors of this size. Main issue I see is not finding something that will regulate the humidity, but circulate it. Hell, I have a slight problem with circulation in my 200-count humi, can't imagine circulation in...

First off, congrats on the soon-to-be-purchase! Second, I've dealt with Tampa Humidor and Mike for the last year or two, and he's been great to deal with. Just FYI to all, his new place should be opening up soon (across the street from his current location), and I'm told it's going to sport a...

All, I sincerely appreciate all the great feedback on a rather odd subject. I agree with the superglue, I'm hesitant to use anything inside the humi that might impart nastiness in my beloved sticks. I've even avoided hot glue (if anyone knows of a "safe" or known-proven brand/blend of hot...

Heh, just got the visual of my humis lined with the guts from a couple of those 24K gold-plated permanent coffee filters. :r Just call me Goldmember. :ss - Garilla

I appreciate the tips with panty hose, but believe it or not the easiest way to fill these things up with beads was to tape the two halves of the humi case together and pull back a corner of the stiff mesh from the front, fill 'er up and pop the corner back behind the frame. Can't really do...

OK, yes the title is fairly accurate. Time for the backstory and hopefully some help. I modified the large plastic rectangular sponge humis in my humidor to hold RH beads. With a little help from a small screwdriver and some patience with a dremel tool, the results were quite nice. Click...

Herf Mouth. Now that cracks me up. Always wondered what the "official term" was. Yup, that's pretty much my main symptom, however, if you're not feeling at least a little weak in the knees, man up and dig into some more powerful smokes!:ss :ss :ss

Mine was close to this, '32 Padilla Robusto. Man, it was gooooood in a bad way. :ss - Garilla

As some others have mentioned the RP 10/12 year (90/92 Vintage line) isn't exactly spicy or that powerful, but to each his own. Some of the best I've found for full-bodied and flavorful: RP Edge Corojo Natural Don Pepin Blue Label Generosos Padilla 1932 (had to sit down for this one...

:tpd: Ooooh yeah... Also, only smoke (so far) that I had to sit down to finish was a Padilla 1932. Man, powerful but tasty. :ss - Garilla

"I HAVE PROOF OF AUTHENTICITY" Er, yes, and customs does too. Those are in fact authentic handcuffs that take real keys on your wrist. The genuine article my friend... LOL - Garilla

Yup, did see these as well, and I think it might be an option when my car is a bit more than two weeks old. :ss I should get one of these for my wifes car though. I think she would get "over" whatever smells would be left over after driving in exchange for driving the new car for a while...

Now that the weather has finally dropped below too-frickin-hot here, I'm in need of a portable cigar ashtray to put in my backpack for those before-class sessions at school. Let me clarify: I already own a Palio and a Xikar, and neither of them I find well-suited for the task of a cigar rest...

Errr, I do not meant to disrespect, but the reason you are not buying cubans legally is....??? Hell, CCs are probably cheaper than RPs at those prices. :ss - Garilla

Had a couple of El Centurions this weekend for the first time. I love the BLs, and the best way I know how to describe the El's is they have the same flavor and aroma signature but without the slightly peppery flavor of a Blue Label. Yup, they are pricey, but I've gotta admit they became one...