Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers...

awsmith4 · 06-13-2009, 10:35 PM

...today I brought home this baby!!!

It actually was given to me by my Father who had picked it up at an auction house a few years back (for $200, can you believe that) A few weeks ago he and my stepmother decided they were going to sell their house and downsize. He had always talked about collecting the inventory to fill the thing but due to his frugal ways would always talk himself out of buying in bulk. Dad noticed I did not share this affliction and decided the humidor would be put to better use by a compulsive cigar horder. Immediately one person came to mind: Me

It happened to also be right at my birthday and damn it if I couldn't have dreamed of a better gift.

I couldn't tell who was more excited me or my wife. She really loves the way it looks compared to the assortment of coolers I had stacked around the house and boy I do too!

It came with a humidifier, for which I got new filters, but I am not sure how good a system it is. I am gonna fire it up and see but most likely I will switch to fans and beads. In fact I would love to hear everyone's opinion on how they humidify their cabinets

Here is a picture of the humidifier:

skullnrose · 06-13-2009, 10:45 PM

Very Nice ! Happy Bday. My buddy has a humi with a very similar humidifier and it works well might even be the same unit.

JE3146 · 06-13-2009, 11:22 PM

Looks a little empty

awsmith4 · 06-13-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JE3146

Looks a little empty

It won't be as soon as is it is seasoned! Always trying to stir the pot...

csbrewfisher · 06-13-2009, 11:25 PM

Sweet, Al!

icehog3 · 06-13-2009, 11:25 PM

It is BEAUTIFUL, Albert, congratulations!

For humidification, I suggest this....got my new one a couple months ago and it is awesome:

http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/electronic.htm

First ones at the top of the page.

groogs · 06-14-2009, 12:26 AM

That is a beauty. I have to agree with Tom, talk to Bob at Aristocrat and he will hook you up with a great humidification system. He took the measurments for the cabinet I am building, and set me up with a great system, now I just need to finish my cabinet and put it to work.

GoodFella · 06-14-2009, 12:37 AM

wow

chippewastud79 · 06-14-2009, 12:43 AM

Simply stunning

Mikey202 · 06-14-2009, 12:44 AM

Good for you, that is one heck of a gift!!!!

cort · 06-14-2009, 12:47 AM

Lookin Good Al. I cant help ya with the humidification device but I can help you fill it up.

awsmith4 · 06-14-2009, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cort

Lookin Good Al. I cant help ya with the humidification device but I can help you fill it up.

Biglizard1 · 06-14-2009, 01:05 AM

Looking through my files I think I may have stumbled upon an address..... hmm yess.... it says albert on it...........

colimo · 06-14-2009, 01:18 AM

nice Al....real nice....have heard good things about the moistaire system, assuming it is still working.

enjoy!!!

Azpostal · 06-14-2009, 02:40 AM

That's one heck of a gift!

Ahbroody · 06-14-2009, 03:07 AM

You are a very lucky man.

SeanGAR · 06-14-2009, 04:07 AM

Plug in the humidifier and keep an eye on the humidity .. if it stays stable after you get things seasoned, I don't see a need to replace it, spend the money you would have spent on a new humidification system on cigars.

Oh, and congrats, thats just beautiful.

GKitty · 06-14-2009, 04:57 AM

That's just sparktacular!!! I'm sure you and the missus are tickled pink.

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

Smokin Gator · 06-14-2009, 06:44 AM

That is so sweet Albert!!! Congrats!!

14holestogie · 06-14-2009, 07:16 AM

Sweeeet looking piece, Albert. The women always like a nice piece of furniture, and it'll look even better filled up. Congrats on the great gift.

06-13-2009, 10:35 PM	#1
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... ...today I brought home this baby!!! It actually was given to me by my Father who had picked it up at an auction house a few years back (for $200, can you believe that) A few weeks ago he and my stepmother decided they were going to sell their house and downsize. He had always talked about collecting the inventory to fill the thing but due to his frugal ways would always talk himself out of buying in bulk. Dad noticed I did not share this affliction and decided the humidor would be put to better use by a compulsive cigar horder. Immediately one person came to mind: Me It happened to also be right at my birthday and damn it if I couldn't have dreamed of a better gift. I couldn't tell who was more excited me or my wife. She really loves the way it looks compared to the assortment of coolers I had stacked around the house and boy I do too! It came with a humidifier, for which I got new filters, but I am not sure how good a system it is. I am gonna fire it up and see but most likely I will switch to fans and beads. In fact I would love to hear everyone's opinion on how they humidify their cabinets Here is a picture of the humidifier: __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

06-13-2009, 10:45 PM	#2
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... Very Nice ! Happy Bday. My buddy has a humi with a very similar humidifier and it works well might even be the same unit. __________________

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JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... Looks a little empty

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csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... Sweet, Al!

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,269 Trading: (60)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... It is BEAUTIFUL, Albert, congratulations! For humidification, I suggest this....got my new one a couple months ago and it is awesome: http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/electronic.htm First ones at the top of the page. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... That is a beauty. I have to agree with Tom, talk to Bob at Aristocrat and he will hook you up with a great humidification system. He took the measurments for the cabinet I am building, and set me up with a great system, now I just need to finish my cabinet and put it to work.

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Mikey202 Tight Lines !!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Clarkesville(Batesville), Georgia Posts: 643 Trading: (6)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... Good for you, that is one heck of a gift!!!! __________________

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cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... Lookin Good Al. I cant help ya with the humidification device but I can help you fill it up.

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Biglizard1 LLG turned CAI Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Earth Posts: 226 Trading: (8)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... Looking through my files I think I may have stumbled upon an address..... hmm yess.... it says albert on it...........

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colimo friend of Brother Maynard Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: doug Location: centennial, colorado Posts: 1,322 Trading: (41)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... nice Al....real nice....have heard good things about the moistaire system, assuming it is still working. enjoy!!! __________________ Life is too short for cheap beer, cheap liguor and bad cigars...gimme a guinness, glenlivet and a good cigar on a golf course and its heaven on earth!!

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SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... Plug in the humidifier and keep an eye on the humidity .. if it stays stable after you get things seasoned, I don't see a need to replace it, spend the money you would have spent on a new humidification system on cigars. Oh, and congrats, thats just beautiful. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

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GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: Though My Wife Learned to Love the Coolers... That's just sparktacular!!! I'm sure you and the missus are tickled pink. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

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