The history of my humidors

stevieray · 10-18-2008, 09:21 AM

Part 2

February 2007

Around this time I discovered Skype. While chatting with the guys on there I found that they were buying cigars by the box. That posed a new problem for me and my little desktop. So I placed an order for this. (Sorry for the stock photo...but my footlocker is buried in a cooler that's buried in the basement)

September 2007

My current set up worked pretty good for me. I wasn't buying a ton of cigars in the summer. However, when fall moved in I was back in the buying mode.
So I picked up a cooler. (Stock photo again...cause this is the cooler that has the footlocker in it that's buried in the basement) I eventually ended up with 2 of these coolers.

May 2008

By this time my wife was getting a tad aggravated with all the coolers and humidors in our home office. I have to admit that it was pretty ridiculous looking. So after I told her about the cabinet that Dave (68Trishield) had built for him and how nice it was she gave me the green light to order one for myself.

I emptied all my coolers and humidors and put everything I have in the cabinet.
Now that I sit here and put this post together I realize how much money I've spent on cooler, humidors, beads, fans, etc....

Anyhow, for all the new guys out there, I'm not saying that you need to start out with a cabinet. I just wanted to show my progression in this hobby. If I had to do it all over again...I would start off with a huge cooler and not with the desktops and such.

BlackDog · 10-18-2008, 09:28 AM

Pssst. If you take the foot locker out of the cooler, you can buy a lot more cigars.

I love the cabinet. Very nice. Aisde from outgrowing it, how did the foot locker work for you?

troutbreath · 10-18-2008, 09:33 AM

Footlocker making an appearance in the cabinet photo.

Great looking cab, by the way. You are truly evolved!

stevieray · 10-18-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog

Pssst. If you take the foot locker out of the cooler, you can buy a lot more cigars.

I love the cabinet. Very nice. Aisde from outgrowing it, how did the foot locker work for you?

The footlocker worked good for me. Held humidity very well and I was able to get 9 or 10 boxes in and still have room for beads and a fan.

UPHOTO · 10-18-2008, 12:29 PM

How about some pics of the cabinet now?

Evolving is a great thing.

10-18-2008, 05:16 PM

That is one awesome thread. I especially like the genesis photo of the cello bag!

I too have a foot locker and love it. I am in the process of converting a small closet into a humidor so will let you know how that all works out.

stevieray · 10-18-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UPHOTO

How about some pics of the cabinet now?

Evolving is a great thing.

My cigars are a little camera shy

, but if you are ever in the Central Connecticut area feel free to stop by and I'll gladly show you my filled humi.

dunng · 10-18-2008, 05:36 PM

Central CT?!?! Interested in a HERF when Azon opens in Agawam MA (right over the CT line)? Nice looking cabinet!

Tio Gato · 10-18-2008, 06:38 PM

Nice Pics.
Central CT MA herf? I'd love to meet up. Please let me know or post it in the herf board. Thanks!

stevieray · 10-19-2008, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunng

Central CT?!?! Interested in a HERF when Azon opens in Agawam MA (right over the CT line)? Nice looking cabinet!

I've been keeping my eye on the Azon blog.

I would love to get together for herf there when the lounge is complete.

10-18-2008, 09:21 AM	#1
stevieray Just slacking off Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: CT Posts: 721 Trading: (42)	Re: The history of my humidors Part 2 February 2007 Around this time I discovered Skype. While chatting with the guys on there I found that they were buying cigars by the box. That posed a new problem for me and my little desktop. So I placed an order for this. (Sorry for the stock photo...but my footlocker is buried in a cooler that's buried in the basement) September 2007 My current set up worked pretty good for me. I wasn't buying a ton of cigars in the summer. However, when fall moved in I was back in the buying mode. So I picked up a cooler. (Stock photo again...cause this is the cooler that has the footlocker in it that's buried in the basement) I eventually ended up with 2 of these coolers. May 2008 By this time my wife was getting a tad aggravated with all the coolers and humidors in our home office. I have to admit that it was pretty ridiculous looking. So after I told her about the cabinet that Dave (68Trishield) had built for him and how nice it was she gave me the green light to order one for myself. I emptied all my coolers and humidors and put everything I have in the cabinet. Now that I sit here and put this post together I realize how much money I've spent on cooler, humidors, beads, fans, etc.... Anyhow, for all the new guys out there, I'm not saying that you need to start out with a cabinet. I just wanted to show my progression in this hobby. If I had to do it all over again...I would start off with a huge cooler and not with the desktops and such. __________________ Last edited by stevieray; 10-18-2008 at 09:25 AM.

10-18-2008, 09:28 AM	#2
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: The history of my humidors Pssst. If you take the foot locker out of the cooler, you can buy a lot more cigars. I love the cabinet. Very nice. Aisde from outgrowing it, how did the foot locker work for you? __________________ "We live in the good of this."

10-18-2008, 09:33 AM	#3
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: The history of my humidors Footlocker making an appearance in the cabinet photo. Great looking cab, by the way. You are truly evolved!

10-18-2008, 12:29 PM	#5
UPHOTO . Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Reno, NV Posts: 279 Trading: (7)	Re: The history of my humidors How about some pics of the cabinet now? Evolving is a great thing.

10-18-2008, 05:16 PM	#6
PolarGar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The history of my humidors That is one awesome thread. I especially like the genesis photo of the cello bag! I too have a foot locker and love it. I am in the process of converting a small closet into a humidor so will let you know how that all works out.

10-18-2008, 05:36 PM	#8
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: The history of my humidors Central CT?!?! Interested in a HERF when Azon opens in Agawam MA (right over the CT line)? Nice looking cabinet! __________________ MassHole Banter

10-18-2008, 06:38 PM	#9
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 Trading: (11)	Re: The history of my humidors Nice Pics. Central CT MA herf? I'd love to meet up. Please let me know or post it in the herf board. Thanks! __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

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