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:tpd: We put up one after building the new patio and didn't have a problem with skeeters all summer. When I mow, they swarm around me sometimes 10 or 12 at a time catching all the itchy critters I kick up.

One of my favorites. If you catch some reviews from awhile ago, they were a love'em or hate'em kind of smoke for most people. I hear a lot more favorable reviews now a days. They must be gaining in popularity. :ss Glad you enjoyed it Tred.

It comes and goes. When I get the fever, I can't read enough about all the new cigars out there and which one's are must tries for the month. However, when I get over exposed to the hobby, I try to take a break from reading so much and just enjoy the stock that I have.

CI is one of the tops. :tu They have always made good in my experience, except for the bundles of Pirate's Gold in the bottom of my humi. Of course I was the one who picked them out, ordered them, and attempted to smoke them, but they could have at least thrown up one of those automated warning...

For me it's either Guinness or Peroni. Peroni in the warmer months and Guinness any other time.

No matter how far I stray, these are always a welcome go-to smoke for consistancy alone.

Great to see you all Brothers. Bellville Lodge #376 AASR Valley of Columbus Checking in.

B - E - A - UTIFUL ! :bl Congrats :bl I'll take one just like it for XMAS!

Nothing here either. Maybe a second wave to come?

Maria Mancini for sure. I nice box pressed maduro for cheap. And a beautiful band to boot.

I really like the El Mejor Espresso's right now. I just let them sit in the humi for a few weeks to rest from the trip, and they are a great smoke. I probably smoke 4 or 5 of these a week and havn't hit a dud yet.

Nice memory lane thread! A buddy of mine used to "borrow" tipped swisher sweets from his old man's truck when he would pass out after a binder. We'd smoke them behind an abandoned K-Mart after school. From there I moved "up" to glass tube gas station cigars, and thought I was pretty cool...

For me I guess it just depends on the mood I'm in when that package arrives. Sometimes I take the time to remove the cello and sometimes I store them just as they arrive. I do think they tend to "relax" faster after the trip with the cello off, but that could very well just be my imagination.

Since cutters are already on the table, has anyone used a Xikar Mean Sardine? If so, how are they? I've used my standard Xikar since 2001 without a problem, and wondered if these have the same quality in blades. And to stay on topic, my vote goes for Xikar Xi or Xi2 for everyday use.

I've heard it once or twice myself. I lean more twords a thicker stem burning off excess moisture than the beetle idea just because it was a steady sizzle/hiss/crackle throughout the entire cigar. On one stick the stem actually stuck out through the foot and remained for the entire smoke even...