Cello on or off? - Page 2

03-17-2010, 09:59 PM

Yep that was TMI.
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CasaDooley · 03-17-2010, 09:59 PM

Cello off. I use the cello for my balloon animals as I find it's cheaper then buying balloons. I also remove the cigar wrappers, toss em in old cognac barrels and reapply em when I want a smoke. Makes em taste just like an Opus, or Anejo or whatever!

bobarian · 03-17-2010, 10:02 PM

Excellent review.

Ashcan Bill · 03-17-2010, 11:04 PM

Every couple of months I remove all my cigars from the cello. Then I carefully turn the cello inside out, and replace the cigars into the now reversed cello. If you don't do this, the oils imparted from the cigar will eventually clog the cello and negatively impact the aging of said cigar. This is very important. Additionally, it's helpful to remove and reverse the positions of the bands, should the cigar in question have more than one band on it. My cigars are always thanking me for doing them these small favors.

Also, there's a rumor in the asylum that Peter can predict the future. Anyone else hear this?

akumushi · 03-17-2010, 11:10 PM

Buy handmade CCs. No cello. No worries.

03-17-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

If it came with cello, it stays in cello....

Hell, if I'd just purchase an Aristocrat, they'd stay in the box as well.... Though my limited room keeps my budget in check....

HA did you forget to remove the cello off ur humidor?

icehog3 · 03-17-2010, 11:49 PM

I take the cello off, and use it to scratch my butt.

Because my butt itches.

akumushi · 03-17-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I take the cello off, and use it to scratch my butt.

Because my butt itches.

taltos · 03-18-2010, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

Which came first? The Chicken or the Egg?

Foreplay.

pnoon · 03-18-2010, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Also, there's a rumor in the asylum that Peter can predict the future. Anyone else hear this?

It's no rumor.

icehog3 · 03-18-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

It's no rumor.

Whaddaya see now, Carnac?

pnoon · 03-18-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Whaddaya see now, Carnac?

Just a little white dot since photobucket images are blocked here at work.

kenstogie · 03-18-2010, 08:43 AM

I think it's way better to leave the celo on as it
_protects the cigars from handling and any RH fluctuations and gives gifting/trading better presentation.

... but like others say it doesn't matter that much really.

03-18-2010, 08:52 AM

The cello imparts an interesting flavor while you smoke a cigar. It's rather chemical tasting, and can actually flame up on occasion. While I've smoked a Gorilla Finger, and the cello tastes better than that did, no doubt, I take it off before I smoke a stick.

03-18-2010, 08:54 AM

I like cellos.

shilala · 03-18-2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Every couple of months I remove all my cigars from the cello. Then I carefully turn the cello inside out, and replace the cigars into the now reversed cello. If you don't do this, the oils imparted from the cigar will eventually clog the cello and negatively impact the aging of said cigar. This is very important. Additionally, it's helpful to remove and reverse the positions of the bands, should the cigar in question have more than one band on it. My cigars are always thanking me for doing them these small favors.

Also, there's a rumor in the asylum that Peter can predict the future. Anyone else hear this?

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I need you to take care of my cigars.
Not that I think for a minute you ever did any of this kind of stuff, but I do believe you can make me believe it, given the proper opportunity.

And yeah, Peter knows stuff.

Mister Moo · 03-18-2010, 10:28 AM

Every time get 20-30 Opus and Anejos ahead I take them out of the humidor and rip of the cello, ribbon and cedar and dump all that irritating gold-embossed crap in the trash. In fact, I am recently finding myself offended by cigar rings too and believe I will start taking those off soon.

icehog3 · 03-18-2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Just a little white dot since photobucket images are blocked here at work.

It's just Johnny Carson as Carnac, so stick your tongue back in your mouth where it belongs.

03-18-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Every time get 20-30 Opus and Anejos ahead I take them out of the humidor and rip of the cello, ribbon and cedar and dump all that irritating gold-embossed crap in the trash. In fact, I am recently finding myself offended by cigar rings too and believe I will start taking those off soon.

It's the cigar wrapper that I find annoying. I've taken to
peeling the wrapper off and smoking the binder and filler. This eliminates concerns about the wrapper splitting and
cracking, along with uneven burns. YMMV

Ashcan Bill · 03-18-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I need you to take care of my cigars.
Not that I think for a minute you ever did any of this kind of stuff, but I do believe you can make me believe it, given the proper opportunity.

And yeah, Peter knows stuff.

I'm currently working on a small dremel attachment that I'll be able to use to both polish the cello and gently massage the wrappers, allowing both to breathe easier.

Wait - today's the 18th. Does that mean the blarney ends for another year?

O'Ashcan Bill

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03-17-2010, 09:59 PM	#21
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cello on or off? Yep that was TMI. Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2010, 09:59 PM	#22
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Cello on or off? Cello off. I use the cello for my balloon animals as I find it's cheaper then buying balloons. I also remove the cigar wrappers, toss em in old cognac barrels and reapply em when I want a smoke. Makes em taste just like an Opus, or Anejo or whatever! __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

03-17-2010, 10:02 PM	#23
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cello on or off? Excellent review.

03-17-2010, 11:04 PM	#24
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,893 Trading: (6)	Re: Cello on or off? Every couple of months I remove all my cigars from the cello. Then I carefully turn the cello inside out, and replace the cigars into the now reversed cello. If you don't do this, the oils imparted from the cigar will eventually clog the cello and negatively impact the aging of said cigar. This is very important. Additionally, it's helpful to remove and reverse the positions of the bands, should the cigar in question have more than one band on it. My cigars are always thanking me for doing them these small favors. Also, there's a rumor in the asylum that Peter can predict the future. Anyone else hear this?

03-17-2010, 11:10 PM	#25
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: Cello on or off? Buy handmade CCs. No cello. No worries. __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."

03-17-2010, 11:49 PM	#27
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,811 Trading: (60)	Re: Cello on or off? I take the cello off, and use it to scratch my butt. Because my butt itches. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-18-2010, 08:43 AM	#33
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Cello on or off? I think it's way better to leave the celo on as it _protects the cigars from handling and any RH fluctuations and gives gifting/trading better presentation. ... but like others say it doesn't matter that much really. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-18-2010, 08:52 AM	#34
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cello on or off? The cello imparts an interesting flavor while you smoke a cigar. It's rather chemical tasting, and can actually flame up on occasion. While I've smoked a Gorilla Finger, and the cello tastes better than that did, no doubt, I take it off before I smoke a stick.

03-18-2010, 08:54 AM	#35
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cello on or off? I like cellos.

03-18-2010, 10:28 AM	#37
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Cello on or off? Every time get 20-30 Opus and Anejos ahead I take them out of the humidor and rip of the cello, ribbon and cedar and dump all that irritating gold-embossed crap in the trash. In fact, I am recently finding myself offended by cigar rings too and believe I will start taking those off soon. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."