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If i notice my stick is going out and i have to puff on it a few more times to getting going again, I wait for it too cool a bit, then purge afterwards cos it tastes like crap if you gotta puff hard on it. seems to work for me.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kevin Keith I douse the front and backyard with DDT. The local Army Navy store discovered a few cases in storage and had a sale sometime back. They told me that it had to have been there since 1965, at least. I never get bit. No, not really. I use a zapper. The '65 is a good year. Kev's house on the weekend.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cigary I travel Internationally and I never have a problem with taking my cigars along. PM me if you want some info on taking CC's. I tried to PM but I dont know if I'm allowed to since I'm new. Anyway, can you PM me with some info too? Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by Herf N Turf The fact that your cigars cracked during dry boxing only serves to reinforce the fact that they are simply too moist. The wrapper will shrink as it dries, but if the binder and fillers, or even just the fillers are overly humidified, the thinny thin thin wrapper can't take the tension. As was finally brought home in Travis' thread, you simply need to give the cigars time to settle down. Ok...

Purging is one those rituals that really depends on experience. If your cigar is going south on taste purging is a good idea. I only do a half exhale when I do purge so I'm it's not like blowing out a candle on a birthday cake kind of thing. Some cigars don't need it while I have had some that needed it almost half a dozen times to keep it in line. Let experience be your best teacher and if the cigar is smoking good don't...

Quote: Originally Posted by s_vivo I guess I shouldn't be too quick to judge, I haven't tried either and as appealing FREE strippers sound....... I think I’ll pass and I'm not game to spark one my Acids up yet I believe I will age them for a few years to see if they mellow out a bit or maybe I will save them for my next trip to Perth and share them with friends. ELMAO. Oh No you dont! If your coming home to this state...

Quote: Originally Posted by Herf N Turf For milder, more urbanized bugs, Avon Skin So Soft actually works very well. If your in a rural environment, especially the mountains, you'd best bathe in DEET and wear four layers of ballistic nylon under a hazmat suit. What you're tasting in the bug spray is likely the DEET. It's skin-permeable and tastes a little garlic and metal. mmmmm deet

Quote: Originally Posted by PunchMan6 Im still a newb, but I do know what I like...I tend to gravitate towards the Robusto or Perfecto of any given stick, with some exceptions!!! I agree with everyone below in stating that Robustos probably display the blends qualities the best, but like I said there are some exceptions...AF Hemingway for instance...I love the Short Story for a tasty quick smoke, BUT, I also like a larger size if i have the...

Quote: Originally Posted by s_vivo Nothing like a good cup of DEET in the morning to know your alive. It is about the only stuff that works as crocidile repelant over here so I never leave home without it. Like it keeps the crocks away, or if you see one you use it like mace?

The fact that your cigars cracked during dry boxing only serves to reinforce the fact that they are simply too moist. The wrapper will shrink as it dries, but if the binder and fillers, or even just the fillers are overly humidified, the thinny thin thin wrapper can't take the tension. As was finally brought home in Travis' thread, you simply need to give the cigars time to settle down.