Tubos - To remove or not remove... - Page 3

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruzee

Sweet! Do you photograph cigars? I love me some cigar art!!

Oh, and welcome!

One of these days I'll have to shoot the cigars I keep for special occasions...

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

I like the idea of aging at 70-72% and then dry boxing for a few days.

icehog3 · 02-24-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

I like the idea of aging at 70-72% and then dry boxing for a few days.

May I ask why, Michael?

rizzle · 02-24-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Note to self: Next time riz asks a question, tell him to use the search button.

Thanks, bro...you know I love you, man.

shilala · 02-24-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

Thank you, Mooch. Your references have lead me to the conclusion that it's all a matter of preference. I think I'm going to remove the caps and leave them in the tubes.

Thanks to all, and Happy Smoking!

I purposely avoid tubos because they mold up on me. If I get Anejos and they're in cedar, I take it off for the same reason.
It's odd because I keep all my stuff down around 60%, as a rule. So by all means, stuff should not mold up. The fur doesn't harm anything, but I just don't dig it.
I think you made the right decision, and welcome to the asylum!!!

P.S.
Don't mind Mark, he was in a mood, and for good reason. He had a really rough day, and he's not generally a dick. I think Peter gave him a time-out.

NCRadioMan · 02-24-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

May I ask why, Michael?

I am interested as well. Nothing wrong with it, as long as you enjoy your cigars but I am curious.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

May I ask why, Michael?

My thought is this - Cigars are made in countries where the average humidity is around 70% and they don't use humidors. So I figure that should be the best humidity for aging. Any thoughts?

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Thanks, bro...you know I love you, man.

I only have two words for you: ROLL TIDE!!!

rizzle · 02-24-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

I only have two words for you: ROLL TIDE!!!

Me thinks you'll fit in around here just fine.

Roll Tide, brother.

pnoon · 02-24-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I purposely avoid tubos because they mold up on me. If I get Anejos and they're in cedar, I take it off for the same reason.
It's odd because I keep all my stuff down around 60%, as a rule. So by all means, stuff should not mold up. The fur doesn't harm anything, but I just don't dig it.
I think you made the right decision, and welcome to the asylum!!!

P.S.
Don't mind Mark, he was in a mood, and for good reason. He had a really rough day, and he's not generally a dick. I think Peter gave him a time-out.

You couldn't be more wrong.

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floydpink · 02-24-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

The time that I saw them was 1967 at the Shrine Exposition Hall in Los Angeles - Blue Cheer, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, The Jeff Beck Group and Pink Floyd. For about $2.25.

I roadied for Atlanta Rhythm Section, The Georgia Satellites, The SOS Band, and The Dazz Band.

And, yes I am old. I turned 60 last November...

What a lineup.

I was still in diapers in 67.

I didn't know Fleetwood Mac was touring in 67

shilala · 02-24-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

You couldn't be more wrong.

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lol

kelmac07 · 02-24-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

Former roadie for rock and r+b acts.

Welcome to the MADHOUSE!! What rock/R&B bands?

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Welcome to the MADHOUSE!! What rock/R&B bands?

I roadied for Atlanta Rhythm Section, The Georgia Satellites, The SOS Band, and The Dazz Band.

Chainsaw13 · 02-24-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

BTW - I just started "dry boxing" and it seems to make a difference. More even burn and no bitterness.

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

Don't forget about wetting the wrapper before lighting. It works, really.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

What a lineup.

I was still in diapers in 67.

I didn't know Fleetwood Mac was touring in 67

This was the original line up.

floydpink · 02-24-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

This was the original line up.

Yep, you're right.

I went back and researched it, out of curiousity.

Seems like Peter Green went the same direction as Syd Barrett.

I saw them in the early 80's and still put Stevie Nicks' performance that night as one of the best I ever witnessed from a rock band, although it was induced by heavy drugs.

She looked possessed during Rhiannon and couldn't take her eyes off Lindsey.

I think this was from around that time...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR_i0sKWKEA

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Yep, you're right.

I went back and researched it, out of curiousity.

Seems like Peter Green went the same direction as Syd Barrett.

I saw them in the early 80's and still put Stevie Nicks' performance that night as one of the best I ever witnessed from a rock band, although it was induced by heavy drugs.

Stevie and Lindsay made that band into a great band. Take a look at these...

http://www.michaelmastro.com/mac.thumbs.html

This was 1976-77.

floydpink · 02-24-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

Stevie and Lindsay made that band into a great band. Take a look at these...

http://www.michaelmastro.com/mac.thumbs.html

This was 1976-77.

WOW!

I would be interested in purchasing one of those or trading some cigars.

I saw you have Deep Purple in there as well.

I was lucky enough to meet Ian Gillan at my friend's English Pub here in Orlando and stayed after closing and partied with him and a couple other guys and got backstage the next night at the show. Totally cool guy.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

WOW!

I would be interested in purchasing one of those or trading some cigars.

I saw you have Deep Purple in there as well.

I was lucky enough to meet Ian Gillan at my friend's English Pub here in Orlando and stayed after closing and partied with him and a couple other guys and got backstage the next night at the show. Totally cool guy.

An old friend of mine is in Deep Purple now - Steve Morse. I saw The Ian Gillan Band, but the venue was horrible for shooting. I did get a couple of good shots of him in the dressing room. Whatta voice!

Trading for cigars... I'm interested! What do you have in mind?