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Indeed - another example of FOH teamwork. Thanks to all for the input. BFWA

ok - I'm about to shame myself - but I don't understand the salt test, apparently. I thought the hygrometer would read 75% (in the plastic bag) if it was accurate.

TEST RESULTS: Ambient conditions: 34% at 65F. 24 hour salt test for Hygrometer: 64% at 68F. So my hygrometer is whacked for sure. Dollar Bill Test: Not as snug as I expected for as tight as the lid seems to seal. Would love to hear theories and recommendations with this new data. Thanks in advance for your help. BFWA

I appreciate the feedback. I haven't checked the hygrometer for about six months. It's a digital and was dead one when I check it last. I'll redo the salt test today. Indeed, the humidor currently has only about ten sticks in it right now. Don't want to commit to more until I'm sure there isn't something "wrong" with it. The lid seal feels pretty solid (best I can tell). It takes a very slight amount of pressure to push it closed. Any other thoughts are welcome. BFWA

Ladies and Gents. I received a 50 count humidor as a gift. I've carefully seasoned it and now have four, #72 Boveda packs, a fully charged, 50ct Xicar humidifier, AND a shot glass half full of distilled water in it. I've been experimenting with this for about three weeks now. The problem is, I can't get the humidity to go above 58% (at 65F). Other than lining the stupid humidor with soaked sponges, I don't know how to get it up to 70%. Can anyone help me? BFWA

Beautiful, cigmondo - my favorite response, so far. [bFWA]

I'd smoke it on the porch of "my" beach shack at sundown.

Don't know if it's bad form to reply to your own post, but I would love to smoke a great CC with Leonardo DaVinci. I doubt I could keep up my end of the conversation, but it would be incredible to just sit and listen!

I'm a bit of a newbie, so if I am doing this posting thing wrong, please be kind. If you could smoke your favorite cigars with anyone - dead or alive - who would it be?

hmmm - most interesting - all comments appreciated. Thank you.

Hi all. I'm new 'round here, but one of my goals in life is to smoke a genuine cuban. The problem is, I live in the U.S. (Atlanta). So, technically, that's a no-no from what I understand - even if one travels outside the U.S. - right? SO - my question is, what options do I have, if any?

just testing my new avatar - that's me at 18 months!

Hi all - Been lurking for a few days and just signed up this looked like the traditional place to start communicating. I'm in the northern burbs of Atlanta (Mayrhetta) and enjoy the occasional Fuente (various descriptions). Lately I've discovered the Hemingway Short Story. I'm not a huge smoker, so the abbreviated format fits me perfectly. One of my goals in life is to smoke a genuine Cuban cigar, but I need LOTS of education. I'll welcome all input once I can get my questions together. So - thanks in advance to those who put all this together and those of you who respond to my questions. I'm off to go find a unique cigar quote for my signature. Cherrio.