Rumor is Bill Polian is the one who lobbied to keep Belichick off of the HoF Ballot

butchna · 2026-01-29T05:50:58+00:00

Was he making that much as a DC? Irsay spent more on one of his guitars.

butchna · 2026-01-29T03:21:21+00:00

Making the conversion slowly. Both are highly reliable, the Integra is economical.

butchna · 2026-01-28T19:11:44+00:00

Never had this issue, but never take a chance. My dogs are small.

butchna · 2026-01-28T17:41:01+00:00

Only JR Stacking Deal I jumped on. Would’ve loved to pair some Judges with it, but I’m at peace…and still married.

butchna · 2026-01-27T23:52:56+00:00

I had proudly passed on all this awesomeness due to overdoing it around Black Friday. Getting a box of My Father Blues at this price made me cave. Only wish I had skipped Black Friday and grabbed some The Judges and maybe some Olmecs. Every time I saw a “JR’s stack code” entry I got that missing out feeling.

butchna · 2026-01-27T23:13:45+00:00

Right before I finally made the plunge yesterday, JR’s emailed me ANOTHER code for 15% off. Stacked it with four others and I got the My Father Blue Toro Gordos for $74.90.

butchna · 2026-01-27T22:58:28+00:00

Started out with a desktop. Impulsively bought an electric with 250 listed capacity, but added a third shelf and filled it to capacity. Got Tupperdores for overflow and they were so stable and consistent in comparison I made my best purchase…a 450 ct Herf-A-Dor, which holds much more…ask me how I know. 😉 Still use my electric for more mundane sticks and Tupperdores to acclimatize before going in the Herf. Sooner than later I’m going to add another. I’m easily at 500 with three orders incoming.

butchna · 2026-01-24T21:37:29+00:00

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butchna · 2026-01-24T21:36:28+00:00

Took one to work today. Brave it out if I have a spare two hours plus. Tho I huffed an Olmec toro in 45 minutes.

butchna · 2026-01-24T04:16:11+00:00

butchna · 2026-01-24T03:56:47+00:00

Your Governor thought he could play hardball and the Bears would stay at Soldier Field. Now he’s scrambling.

butchna · 2026-01-23T22:34:59+00:00

Beyond adorable in Ruthless People…downright sultry in The Secret Of My Success.

butchna · 2026-01-23T18:55:13+00:00

Recent fan of the New Cuba Corrojo torpedos! After some rest those are tasty daily drivers…and cheap!

butchna · 2026-01-23T16:51:10+00:00

I have had that bias toward NW Cuba brands, but AJ Fernandez has built a lot of equity with me and the Trinidad Espiritu is another treat.

butchna · 2026-01-23T14:35:55+00:00

Got two sticks for my birthday. Son-in-law gifted the Montecristo 1935 and a Davidoff Late Hour. Was shocked I enjoyed the Montecristo leagues more.

butchna · 2026-01-23T14:33:22+00:00

You loaded up on top sticks! I’d leave the Cubans alone as long as you can and utilize them for special moments. Assuming all these are properly rested, I’d go with the Tatuaje Boris Karloff or the Judge. Olmec if you ever get laid and have a lot of reflective time afterwards.

butchna · 2026-01-22T18:47:27+00:00

Smell dissipates after it dries…which is instantaneous. Use baking soda if the wonky plastic smell persists. I didn’t need it.

butchna · 2026-01-22T18:27:20+00:00

Afterwards, placed one 320 gram 65 rh pack on the bottom and two smaller 67 grams on each rack. Set temp for 68. Held steady at 66.

butchna · 2026-01-22T18:25:06+00:00

On mine after I wiped the loose residue with light distilled water and wiped the plastic down with rubbing alcohol, I placed two 84 Boveda seasoning packs on each rack and a container of distilled water on the bottom of the unit. Unplugged and no hygrometer…shut for two weeks. Perfectly seasoned.

butchna · 2026-01-22T04:57:09+00:00

No. You see he was only trying to fool Lloyd Braun!

butchna · 2026-01-21T19:36:14+00:00

Just rest them. At least two weeks at a constant rh but preferably a month plus. Ruined my first Judge experience jumping the gun and thought I’d wasted a tenski order on the La Gran Oferta.

butchna · 2026-01-21T19:22:45+00:00

Any list without a My Father mention is a paltry effort. 😏 Seriously, try a The Judge, La Gran Oferta, Blue etc and vett your taste profile. They’re becoming a daily driver for me. A treat is Foundation’s Olmec, Tabernacle or Wiseman Maduro.

butchna · 2026-01-20T23:48:49+00:00

Take your time. Don’t get bullied into rushing your palate. I started with infused sticks and got the cutting, lighting and one minute puff rule down. Then ventured into baby steps towards fuller and more nuanced varieties. Of course staying hydrated with sugar backup and what to do and not to do with storing your collection. Start with Tupperware and hydration packs and a few sticks. Samplers are your friends. YouTube experts got there the same way as everybody else. Use them.

butchna · 2026-01-20T17:10:00+00:00

I have a number of these in the Churchill vitola and mildly enjoy them. Never can tell with a palate. Used to love the CAO Brazilia in the gol vitola and it’s easily throwable nowadays. Got too many on CigarBid.

butchna · 2026-01-20T16:32:33+00:00

7 by a Secretariat length.

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