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    Palio Musings

    I just thought of this lil tidbit of trivia... the word Palio in greek means old, like this old house for example pronounced pal-YO never referring to people, just a descritpive word for things. I must be bored today;)
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    Wives

    Okay, I was thinkin the other day about how cool my wife is. She will sit and have a cigar with me and she keeps a cigar journal like a good smoker...she will play poker and smoke stogies with the guys. She not only is tolerant of the hobby, she always asks "any good deals on cigar bid?" She...
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    liquor and wine collecting

    Okay so in about a month I am going to start on my cellar. a seperate outbuilding underground. I will be storing cigars for sure, but I am also wanting to start into the wine and spirits aging and collecting. my question is what are some good resources for buying/selling of such drinks...
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    oxygen and aging

    okay I have been doing a lot of research on long term cigar aging. this has told me that aging in an airtight environment is bad because the tobacco also needs air (oxygen) to properly age.... what I'm trying to find out is what is the ideal makeup of the air for aging... like 10% oxygen or...
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    on mold and tobacco

    Okay I just arrived in sweden and checked on my cigars for the first time in over 8 months....(my mother in law was monitoring humidity for me) i was using a water pillow and a pound of beads for about 300 sticks. at times the humidity has been a bit high (like 75%) all of the sticks are fine...
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    Greek cigar Company

    The Domenico Cigar and Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative in Greece. tried one of these smokes while wandering greece...very yummy. a good mediun to full flavored smoke. I liked the short fat robusto that they make. since it's a newer company they have occasional issues with rolling...
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    finally posting from europe!

    hello all! sorry for the long absence, moving across the pond is a beotch!! anyway...most everything i own is still tied up in customs....luckily i mailed my cigars ahead of time. so i have a couple of tupperdors for now. i brought one of my humidor projects for the troops with me in hopes...
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    Scottsdale - Graycliff Cigar Shop

    Graycliff Cigar Shop 2515 N. Scottsdale Road #8 Scottsdale, AZ 85257 480-946-3999 Hours Mon-Sat 10am - 10PM Sun - 10-7 Website: under construction Run by a Great and Generous Gorilla, Mike. Nice laid back atmosphere. Prices are good, especially considering Scottsdale shops are usually...
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    Cigars Intl Sold?

    I have been outta the loop for a while...but i just read that cigars intl sold as of the 16th of august...to a swedish Company... http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070903/20070903005131.html?.v=1 and that CAO sold to a big holding company in feb?... lots of changes... any thoughts??
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    moving to europe

    Any suggestions on moving my collection overseas??? I was just thinking about shipping several small boxes to a friend with a waiting coolerdor.... any better ideas? I could also use any good info on moving overseas cheaper... Thanks! Robert edit: - approx 600 smokes i think :D
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    Downtown Disney?

    I hear that there is a cigar lounge in downtown Disney right by Disneyland. Anybody been there or have more info? EDIT: I just found out it's Disney world not Disney land ... Oh well..
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    Phoenix - Magnums

    Magnum's Cigar Wine and Spirits 731 E Union Hills Drive Suite B10 Phoenix, AZ 85024 602-493-8977 Store Hours Monday - Thursday 10am to 10pm Friday and Saturday 10am to 1am Sunday 10am to 6pm http://www.magnumcigarwineliquor.com/ A nice Place, with a descent selection of smokes. and...
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    Scottsdale - Fat Buddha Cigar Co.

    Fat Buddha Cigar Co. 10428 E Jomax Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85262 p 480.563.0080 f 480.419.4146 Store Hours Mon - Thurs 12pm - 6:30pm Friday 12pm - 8pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm Sunday Closed http://www.fatbuddhacigars.com/ Great Place! Go see Walt and Try something from their great little...
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    Vintage tobacco

    I have finally gotten interested enough to ask this question... Where can I find Really old cigars? is there a recommended source for aged smokes? 25-30 yrs is my area of interest... does not have to be habano...Just looking for aged... Thanks!
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    Ashtray Question

    Okay I'm gonna make an ashtray....so I would like some help. What's the pro's and Cons of your ashtrays? this will help my design ideas... how big? How deep? How many cigar rests? Made from what? Thanks for the help Folks!!!
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    My collection since joining CS

    Before my time here I was content with 2 stogies in tupperware with a sponge...look what you people have done to me!!! in just 3 months?!?!?! This was a couple days ago after arranging my last c-bid shipment...I still have another 20+smokes goin thru the freezer... So thanks guys!! I'm just...
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    G Cigars in AZ

    I had been meaning to stop by and meet mike for some time now...things always seemed to get in the way...but a couple days ago I was out right by his shop...so i turned in and decided i was gonna go in... I was greeted with a good handshake, a friendly guy, a gifted cigar of rodent origin, and...
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    trying to find a certain humi

    Okay my bro has a couple of stackable, drawer type humis, they lock together with lil brass pegs...digital readout on the front... any ideas? he found 'em on ebay months ago....no idea who makes 'em... Any help would be appreciated... Thanks folks!!
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    Thompson VSOP

    Okay I have a confession... I know Thompson is looked at poorly by most people around here... But during a visit with my older Brother (Thompson fan) He gave me one on their VSOP cigars to try... I must admit I actually thought it was okay...a descent yard gar...or workin on the car gar... it...
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    cigar shaped hygro

    well I'm looking to buy a few (3) of the long thin hygros...one for a cigar jar at work, one for my otterbox, and one for future use... are there any suggestions? does one work better than another? Thanks in advance:ss
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