Newb here, Just bought my first setup.

[smitty81]

I've always enjoyed a good cigar but living in the middle of no where 180 miles from the nearest cigar shop makes it hard to enjoy a GOOD cigar.

SO, with that said, I decided to invest in a humidor so I can have my own stock pile.

Here's my setup. Art Deca 60 cigar humidor $119.00
http://www.miamicigarshop.com/assets/images/HUMARTDECO1.jpg

Heartfelt beads
http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/prodimages/2_65%20small.jpg

and a digital Don Salvatore Hygrometer to replace the one it came with.
http://www.donsalvatore.net/images/229.jpg

Pretty excited here people. :banger

[dwoodward]

Welcome to the forums. Nice setup you will be on your way in no time.

Check out the Newbie Sampler Trade! (** LINK ** (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=46087)) You will love it. :D

[cjhalbrooks]

very nice bro

[NCRadioMan]

Nice set-up! :tu

There is only one problem. If you hang out here with all of us sickos for any amount of time, you will fill it and need another in a month. Probably less. :lr

Welcome to CA! Be sure to go introduce yourself over in the New Inmate Processing Area. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7

[smitty81]

Do you guys think I should silicone the glass before I season it or just leave it?

[dwoodward]

Do you guys think I should silicone the glass before I season it or just leave it?

Up to you. I would be more concerned with the Analog Hygrometer that came with it. Make sure you goop the crap outta that thing with silicone and stick it back in there nice and tight.

Then Scott (shilala) showed in a thread (Here (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=52938)) that you can successfully leak test with water buy filling up the humidor with distilled water to check for leaks. That's probably fool proof.

But if you're a handyman, the old fashioned strip it apart and seal it up good method should work.

[smitty81]

Up to you. I would be more concerned with the Analog Hygrometer that came with it. Make sure you goop the crap outta that thing with silicone and stick it back in there nice and tight.

Then Scott (shilala) showed in a thread (Here (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=52938)) that you can successfully leak test with water buy filling up the humidor with distilled water to check for leaks. That's probably fool proof.

But if you're a handyman, the old fashioned strip it apart and seal it up good method should work.

I bought that digital hygrometer to replace it............

As for the silicone, I was just gonna run a small bead on the inside or outside, let it dry and call it good.

[dwoodward]

I bought that digital hygrometer to replace it............

Could work I suppose if you got a good seal and it gets it's readings from the back of the Hygrometer. But if it reads from the front, it might not work. Most people just leave the stock one in and set the Digital one on top so you can see it thru the glass.

[SvilleKid]

Nice set-up! :tu

There is only one problem. If you hang out here with all of us sickos for any amount of time, you will fill it and need another in a month. Probably less. :lr

Welcome to CA! Be sure to go introduce yourself over in the New Inmate Processing Area. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=7

Yep! And maybe go ahead and keep an eye out for a good deal on an Igloo chest cooler!:D

[smitty81]

Could work I suppose if you got a good seal and it gets it's readings from the back of the Hygrometer. But if it reads from the front, it might not work. Most people just leave the stock one in and set the Digital one on top so you can see it thru the glass.

This is a replacement for the analog ones, just pops in place of it.

[dwoodward]

Yep! And maybe go ahead and keep an eye out for a good deal on an Igloo chest cooler!:D

Ain't that the truth... :r

I must not understand how this works I guess, How would any hygrometer get an accurate reading from outside the humidor?

It wouldn't I kinda screwed up my typing on that one. I meant to say it wouldn't work at all... lol

Don't get too bent out of shape about sealing it up right now. Sometimes the units have no leaks or very very small leaks. And if you don't mind your RH being down 1-2% then it might not be an issue for you.

[chaase321]

Oh no good bro...your gonna need bigger :r

[smitty81]

Ain't that the truth... :r



It wouldn't I kinda screwed up my typing on that one. I meant to say it wouldn't work at all... lol

Don't get too bent out of shape about sealing it up right now. Sometimes the units have no leaks or very very small leaks. And if you don't mind your RH being down 1-2% then it might not be an issue for you.

cool, thanks!

[smitty81]

Oh no good bro...your gonna need bigger :r

lol...........we will see.

I have only tried a handfull of GOOD cigars and only liked a couple of them.

I like the acid Kuba Kuba and a Cuban Cohiba I got in Jamaica.

I need some help getting pointed in the right direction though.

[dwoodward]

lol...........we will see.

I have only tried a handfull of GOOD cigars and only liked a couple of them.

I like the acid Kuba Kuba and a Cuban Cohiba I got in Jamaica.

I need some help getting pointed in the right direction though.

Try out the Newbie Sampler Trade. Trade a couple sticks you like and you'll find new favorites in the sticks that are sent to you.

Also if you liked the Kuba Kuba try the Blondie.

[smitty81]

Try out the Newbie Sampler Trade. Trade a couple sticks you like and you'll find new favorites in the sticks that are sent to you.

So the "experienced" people send you back cigars based on what you sent them in attempt to show you different cigars that would be comparable to what you sent?

Understanding correctly?

[Hem]

Once he gets a hold of the devil site it's all over for him.

[smitty81]

Once he gets a hold of the devil site it's all over for him.

devil site?

[kelmac07]

Welcome to the MADHOUSE!!

[chaase321]

The newbie sampler trade in a nutshell

You send some sticks you enjoy. You get back a bunch of sticks that te person you sent to loves and you get to figure out what you really like!!! You'll love it! It really gets you into the community here.

Make sure you read ALL of the rules on the first page of the thread and the other stickies you have access to here. They set the foundation to a great future here! :tu

Enjoy bro!

[chaase321]

Oh and make sure you sign up for the newsletter!

[smitty81]

Oh and make sure you sign up for the newsletter!

Where do I do that at?

[jluck]

Welcome. make sure to post a intro in the inmate processing area to avoid some of this...:sl from 1of11

good timing on the hygrometer...theres a few of us curious about it and yet no one has one or has reported on them.

Silicone before seasoning. The silicone should adhere a bit better to the dry porous wood better that moisture saturated wood. (that's my opinion at least).

Oh yes....the devil's site.....muhahahahahaha...You will have to search it out as I don't want ANOTHER victim on my concience........:gary

[smitty81]

Welcome. make sure to post a intro in the inmate processing area to avoid some of this...:sl from 1of11

good timing on the hygrometer...theres a few of us curious about it and yet no one has one or has reported on them.

Silicone before seasoning. The silicone should adhere a bit better to the dry porous wood better that moisture saturated wood. (that's my opinion at least).

Oh yes....the devil's site.....muhahahahahaha...You will have to search it out as I don't want ANOTHER victim on my concience........:gary


I did, thanks for the welcome.

Found devil site too after searching. I will have to browse it a bit.

[chaase321]

Where do I do that at?

If you can't find it just pm me your address I'll make sure it gets to you...it is hard to find and easier if you just send the address. It tells things like reviews and herfs in your area. :tu

[dwoodward]

If you can't find it just pm me your address I'll make sure it gets to you...it is hard to find and easier if you just send the address. It tells things like reviews and herfs in your area. :tu

:l

[smitty81]

If you can't find it just pm me your address I'll make sure it gets to you...it is hard to find and easier if you just send the address. It tells things like reviews and herfs in your area. :tu

I've pm'd 4 ppl on here today and got no response from anyone. Please let me know if you got the pm.

[BlkDrew]

If you can't find it just pm me your address I'll make sure it gets to you...it is hard to find and easier if you just send the address. It tells things like reviews and herfs in your area. :tu
:r
Well, there goes the neighborhood... Duck and cover.

[longknocker]

:r
Well, there goes the neighborhood... Duck and cover.

:r "Surprise"! :D

[chaase321]

I've pm'd 4 ppl on here today and got no response from anyone. Please let me know if you got the pm.

We aren't all on here 24/7 bro...oh wait, yea most of us are :r

I got your PM, no worries, the newsletter will fly tomorrow morning :tu

[mkarnold1]

We aren't all on here 24/7 bro...oh wait, yea most of us are :r

I got your PM, no worries, the newsletter will fly tomorrow morning :tu

:hy

[joeobx]

Smitty, while you at the hardware store picking up silicone you might want to grab a mailbox too. The NEWSLETTER can land with a hard thud sometimes. :D

[smitty81]

Smitty, while you at the hardware store picking up silicone you might want to grab a mailbox too. The NEWSLETTER can land with a hard thud sometimes. :D

lol, I look forward to it!

[dwoodward]

smitty81. Is that you in your avatar? :dr :r

[smitty81]

smitty81. Is that you in your avatar? :dr :r

lol, no. It's my wife..........................

[dwoodward]

lol, no. It's my wife..........................

Eeek! :sl :eek: :noon

[irratebass]

We aren't all on here 24/7 bro...oh wait, yea most of us are :r

I got your PM, no worries, the newsletter will fly tomorrow morning :tu

:tu You are a great BOTL Chaase!

lol, no. It's my wife..........................

Nice :xxx

[smitty81]

ok, ok. Not my wife. Google midwest melissa. Shes from Nebraska.

[irratebass]

ok, ok. Not my wife. Google midwest melissa. Shes from Nebraska.

:td

[dwoodward]

ok, ok. Not my wife. Google midwest melissa. Shes from Nebraska.

Should have kept the joke going. You were a little premature on that one. :rolleyes:

[smitty81]

lol, didn't want anyone that knew who she was to call me out as a poser.....

[Savor the Stick]

We aren't all on here 24/7 bro...oh wait, yea most of us are :r

I got your PM, no worries, the newsletter will fly tomorrow morning :tu

:r:r:r

[CigarSquid]

If you can't find it just pm me your address I'll make sure it gets to you...it is hard to find and easier if you just send the address. It tells things like reviews and herfs in your area. :tu

Very simple that way.

We aren't all on here 24/7 bro...oh wait, yea most of us are :r

I got your PM, no worries, the newsletter will fly tomorrow morning :tu


PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOU GET THE NEWS LETTER. ALSO, TAKE A PICTURE.. THE COVERS CHANGE SO MUCH.. WE LIKE TO SEE WHO HAS WHICH ONE AND SOME TRADE FOR OTHERS ON HERE. :D

[Dave128]

Make sure you get to seasoning that nice humi right quick! :tu

[smitty81]

Very simple that way.




PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOU GET THE NEWS LETTER. ALSO, TAKE A PICTURE.. THE COVERS CHANGE SO MUCH.. WE LIKE TO SEE WHO HAS WHICH ONE AND SOME TRADE FOR OTHERS ON HERE. :D

Make sure you get to seasoning that nice humi right quick! :tu

I feel like I'm missing something.......lol

[Subvet642]

:hy

[smitty81]

Now I'm getting nervous..........I have a feeling a "news letter" may not be what I thought it was. :sh

[Dave128]

Nothing to be worried about. Just sit back and enjoy your time here.

[smitty81]

Nothing to be worried about. Just sit back and enjoy your time here.

Sounds good. You all have been very helpful and a damn nice group of people at that.
Seems every other forum I have been on, they are always loaded with ass hats.

First forum that has actually been plesant to belong to.

[AlohaStyle]

Also, if you like Acid cigars... don't keep them in your humi with non-infused cigars. Pretty soon all your regular cigars will taste like the Acid ones. Use a small tupperware for your infused cigars and keep them separate.

And if you're gonna google that chick, at least do the image search!?! :eek:

[smitty81]

Also, if you like Acid cigars... don't keep them in your humi with non-infused cigars. Pretty soon all your regular cigars will taste like the Acid ones. Use a small tupperware for your infused cigars and keep them separate.

Yea, I read that, Kinda bums me out. Can I keep different flavors of infused cigars together? Can I put them in a ziplock bag inside the humidor?
And if you're gonna google that chick, at least do the image search!?! :eek:

Yes, image search is a must. Take filters off.

Funny story about how she became famous if anyone wants to hear it.

[dwoodward]

Different infused cigars is fine together. It's just you don't want infused cigars mingling with your premiums. Although, yes, the infused cigars would start to share flavors as well, it's not like an immediate thing. I have a separate humidor for infused cigars, and I think its fine.

[smitty81]

Different infused cigars is fine together. It's just you don't want infused cigars mingling with your premiums. Although, yes, the infused cigars would start to share flavors as well, it's not like an immediate thing. I have a separate humidor for infused cigars, and I think its fine.

Looks like I'm gonna have to buy another humidor........

Wish there was a good way I could store them together.

[dwoodward]

There is only one problem. If you hang out here with all of us sickos for any amount of time, you will fill it and need another in a month. Probably less. :lr


Yep! And maybe go ahead and keep an eye out for a good deal on an Igloo chest cooler!:D

Oh no good bro...your gonna need bigger :r

Looks like I'm gonna have to buy another humidor........


Hahaha. :gary

Welcome to the Cigar Asylum. :r

[smitty81]

yes, I agree...........that was too quick!

[goomer]

Go the cooler route. A big, big cooler. Keep the little humidor for your infused and get ready to jump off a cliff. You may want to apologize to your wallet now. It's in for some lonely times.

[smitty81]

Go the cooler route. A big, big cooler. Keep the little humidor for your infused and get ready to jump off a cliff. You may want to apologize to your wallet now. It's in for some lonely times.

Na, Im gonna opt for a 100 ct humidor in a week or two.

[smitty81]

So I just bought a 120 CT humidor in addition to the nice 60 ct one I bought!

I hanvn't been here but a few days and you guys are already making me buy more stuff!

[Prefy]

Looks like I'm going to have fun filling up two humi's...my new NST partner :D

[MrClean]

Looks like I'm going to have fun filling up two humi's...my new NST partner :D

:sl good Matt!

[irratebass]

Congrats Matt! Have fun with that :sl

[smitty81]

Looks like I'm going to have fun filling up two humi's...my new NST partner :D

:ss I got some good stuff for you!!

[smitty81]

Got digital hygrometer calibrating, got 65% heartfelt beads tube, humidor will be here this afternoon, picked up some permatex glass sealant. Will be ready to start seasoning it tonight or tomorrow!

Getting closer..........

[Blak Smyth]

Welcome to CA, I like the style of the Humi. Great start!
You may need to pick up a cooler cheap now that it is cooler off season!

[Pseudosacred]

I'm in the process of seasoning my humi, as well. It's like waiting for Christmas :D

Also, I've tried the Kuba Kuba and the Blondie. Wasn't to big on either of them. My favorite ACID's were the Toast and Cold Infusion.

I feel like this newsletter they're going to give to us noobs is...a little more than just a few pieces paper :confused:

[smitty81]

I'm in the process of seasoning my humi, as well. It's like waiting for Christmas :D

Also, I've tried the Kuba Kuba and the Blondie. Wasn't to big on either of them. My favorite ACID's were the Toast and Cold Infusion.

I feel like this newsletter they're going to give to us noobs is...a little more than just a few pieces paper :confused:


I havn't tried the red label acids yet, they are on my to try next list.

I'm not sure what kind of news letter it will be lol..........maby a playboy? :D


Who knows, havn't got mine yet.

The christmas thing...............I hear ya there.

[Pseudosacred]

The Toast was almost like smoking a burnt marshmellow, that's the best way I can describe it.

I'm super excited for whatever it is!

It's been 4 days since I wiped mine down and set the sponge in it...I just want it to be done...

[dwoodward]

I've had the toast, was alright. The Cold Infusion just left a nasty taste in my mouth tho... took like 3 days to get rid of it.

[Pseudosacred]

I don't remember having a bad after taste from the Cold Infusion. I could be forgetting it, though

[jluck]

Got digital hygrometer calibrating, got 65% heartfelt beads tube, humidor will be here this afternoon, picked up some permatex glass sealant. Will be ready to start seasoning it tonight or tomorrow!

Getting closer..........

And still no pic's....your killing me.:sl

And the newsletter....I hear It's a great read.

[smitty81]

And still no pic's....your killing me.:sl

And the newsletter....I hear It's a great read.

I will give pics tonight when I get home.

[smitty81]

Time to go home and see what the ups man brought me! pics to follow...........

[Prefy]

:ss I got some good stuff for you!!

As long as you follow the rules:tu

[smitty81]

As long as you follow the rules:tu

$40.00 in 5 CIGARS:D

[smitty81]

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All siliconed up!

Gonna start seasoning it tomorrow.

Best of all, wife just came home and said to me "suprised you dont have a bunch of cigars already"

I told her I couldnt till it was seasoned but I was going to pick some up this weekend in omaha. Her reply was............"well, valentines day is coming up and I havnt got you anything"

Awesome!

[chaase321]

Best replies a wife can give bro!

Congrats, it looks awesome!

[dwoodward]

I'd check the seal on the lid, looks like there is a gap on the back... Use a flashlight, that's a pretty quick test. Just place it in your humidor on the tray aimed at the humidor wall, if you can see light, that's a leak.

[smitty81]

I'd check the seal on the lid, looks like there is a gap on the back... Use a flashlight, that's a pretty quick test. Just place it in your humidor on the tray aimed at the humidor wall, if you can see light, that's a leak.

Just did that, no light coming out.

Thnaks

[dwoodward]

Just did that, no light coming out.

Thnaks

Awesome. Good luck filling it, but with the nutheads around here, that shouldn't be a problem.

Get your newsletter yet? :D

[smitty81]

Awesome. Good luck filling it, but with the nutheads around here, that shouldn't be a problem.

Get your newsletter yet? :D

nope.................suspense is killing me too.

[smitty81]

Hope the wife didn't accidently think the newsletter was just another magazine or junk paper and toss it in the trash. :sad

Should I have gotten this months newsletter by now?

[dwoodward]

Hope the wife didn't accidently think the newsletter was just another magazine or junk paper and toss it in the trash. :sad

Should I have gotten this months newsletter by now?

I dunno, just depends on how long it takes to get there, you said yourself you live in the middle of nowhere... lol

[smitty81]

I dunno, just depends on how long it takes to get there, you said yourself you live in the middle of nowhere... lol

this i do, this i do.

[Smokin Gator]

Looks sweet brother!!!

[smitty81]

Looks sweet brother!!!

thanks. Sent back that digi hygrometer and bought a xikar for $18 shipped today.

[chaase321]

Hope the wife didn't accidently think the newsletter was just another magazine or junk paper and toss it in the trash. :sad

Should I have gotten this months newsletter by now?

I'm sure she wouldn't mix it up bro! :tu

It was sent out Monday afternoon so I would say by the latest tomorrow!

[smitty81]

I'm sure she wouldn't mix it up bro! :tu

It was sent out Monday afternoon so I would say by the latest tomorrow!

Thanks for the heads up :tu

[smitty81]

I hate my mail man.......never brings me anything good, just bills and they arn't ever dollar bills.:c

[CigarSquid]

I hear ya.

[chaase321]

Still no newsletter? You sure you had a mailbox? You sure you live in a house? :r

Sorry bro. It is not like this fr something to take more than 3-4 days max. Hopefully Monday it will come!

[dwoodward]

Still no newsletter? You sure you had a mailbox? You sure you live in a house? :r

Sorry bro. It is not like this fr something to take more than 3-4 days max. Hopefully Monday it will come!

I'd more or less wonder if he sent you the correct address? I seem to remember this kind of thing happening before. lol

[smitty81]

Still no newsletter? You sure you had a mailbox? You sure you live in a house? :r

Sorry bro. It is not like this fr something to take more than 3-4 days max. Hopefully Monday it will come!

Newsletter came!!!!

http://prudentcupcake.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/home-alone1.jpg

[CigarNut]

Well, what did you expect? After reading the various threads in this place for a week or so, you should have figured out...

[smitty81]

Well, what did you expect? After reading the various threads in this place for a week or so, you should have figured out...

well at first I had no idea. After hanging around a while, I had an idea about what might be going on.

Thanks a lot cole!!!

:banger

[BlkDrew]

Now you must post pics of the "newsletter":r

[smitty81]

Now you must post pics of the "newsletter":r

If it's ok with cole, I'd be happy to.

[dwoodward]

If it's ok with cole, I'd be happy to.

I think that was the general idea. Noob bashing is a common practice here. :D

[smitty81]

I think that was the general idea. Noob bashing is a common practice here. :D

ok.........

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CYA, cause someday.............you might get something weird looking in the mail.

[dwoodward]

Looks like Cole got you good! lol

I'm sure you'll get a good many hours from that 'newletter'.

[chaase321]

Enjoy bro! Welcome to the asylum!

[smitty81]

Enjoy bro! Welcome to the asylum!

Thanks man! -(P

[Dave128]

:r :r Nice hit!