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Originally posted by Ronin1069:
Drat. Only one of these remain in the humidor.
Partagas Serie E

So SO disappointed. The thing was rolled so tight I nearly blew out a lung trying to smoke it. I have one left, damn I hope this one is not a dud.

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You need a Perfecdraw. http://perfecdraw.com

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Originally posted by Jaywendland1981:
You need a Perfecdraw. http://perfecdraw.com

Have you used one?

Yes. It works great. Watch the videos. Its different than just a poker. You only twist a little. Most the time you only have to go in an inch or so.

Ive used the repair glue he sells too. It works. Doesnt hurt flavor at all.

It looks like it would mangle the cigar but it only pulls put what you cut, so insert, twist, pull. You can tell when you get to the tight part it gets harder to push the tool in.

I've used the glue...it has saved more than one old stick. Thanks for the link, I'll get one next week.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com...-cigars-stolen-19331

It's about a 250-mile stretch between Arturo Fuente Headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Somewhere in between, a 40-foot shipping container loaded with hundreds of thousands of Fuente cigars was stolen.

According to A. Fuente & Co. the cargo container was loaded onto a truck at the port for pick-up—but the truck never made it to Tampa.

"The container was actually loaded on the delivery truck, and then the truck was stolen," Karen R. Smith, vice president of The Fuente Companies told Cigar Aficionado. "The Miami-Dade police have found the cab, but not the container. And now, the FBI is involved in the investigation."

Smith did not comment on the value of the cigars and said that the adjuster would have to assess the dollar amount of the loss before she could give an accurate estimate. The company learned of the theft on April 3.

When large shipments of cigars are stolen, they are often sold shortly afterward to local cigar shops and tobacconists at severely discounted prices. According to Smith, this should be a major red flag.

"We are telling our retailers to look out for Fuente cigars being sold outside of the normal channels," added Smith.

In an official letter, company president and owner Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr., stated:

"I was stunned—this has never happened to us in over a century of business. Unfortunately, we can't replace the hundreds of thousands of cigars that were stolen, and this loss will cause more shortages of Fuente cigars this year. We will allocate our cigars in a fair manner...We have been expanding our factory in the Dominican Republic for the last two years and we hope to increase production in the future."

A. Fuente & Co. produces such popular brands as Fuente Fuente OpusX, Arturo Fuente Don Carlos, and Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R.

This is a developing story. Check back to cigaraficionado.com for updates.

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Originally posted by Jaywendland1981:
So i just ordered a new air cc300 humidor. Any experiences? Also got an Oasis to go with it and a couple cedar baskets/shelves.

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Originally posted by Ronin1069:
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Originally posted by Jaywendland1981:
So i just ordered a new air cc300 humidor. Any experiences? Also got an Oasis to go with it and a couple cedar baskets/shelves.

Isn't GA Gator in Florida?

Guys you'll never guess what I found

(Heavy sigh)

Thank you Gator! That was the out-loud-laugh that I needed today.

That was funny. Could be a Fuente Karma coming up soon.

Morning guys. Breakfast is served.

Wonderful stick, Jay!

I'm moments from firing up a Monte' White. It is becoming my regular weekend coffee stick.

I need to try a monte white sometime. Hearing you guys talk about for years now.

Good morning BOTL's.

I just walked up the mountain and back now I am enjoying a Cuban H. Upmann Magnum 46.

Great stick but it's a tad strong for a morning smoke. I'll grind through it.

I'm heading into town this afternoon for a pool and gym workout.

Have a great day all.

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Originally posted by Jaywendland1981:
I need to try a monte white sometime. Hearing you guys talk about for years now.

Gee, it's a shame I don't have your address. Wait! I do have your address.

Hmmm, don't go buying anything anytime soon

Ok i wont. I splurged the other day now i have to lay low for 2 weeks.