Cigars

That's a great price too. Where did you get it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/DIGITAL-HYGROMETER-Caliber-III-accurate-1-RH-/320670488631?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa9735837#ht_1368wt_905

Oh it was 24.95 inc shipping, 19.99 without. Still a bargin!

Seems my tuppeware box is at 65% so a little low, will need to get some beads or something. Any suggestions ? It's only a small amount, but I'll probably end up with a coolidor like Dales so might as well plan ahead :)

Can't make the 28th (hold back your tears)
Going to the Southend Air Show that day.

Seems my tuppeware box is at 65% so a little low, will need to get some beads or something. Any suggestions ? It's only a small amount, but I'll probably end up with a coolidor like Dales so might as well plan ahead :)

Depends on you preference, but 65% is perfect for me - In fact I spent a few months actively trying to get my coolidor to 65%.

With regard to beads, there's a fair amount of info on this thread already. I don't know how big your tuperware tub is, but Dale's got 3 fridges (which can each hold 28 bottles of wine and aren't much smaller than normal kitchen fridges) full of cigars. To keep the humidity level constant in all 3 of them Dale will be using at least 3 pounds of 'Heartfelt Humidification beads'. 1 pound of beads takes up quite a lot of room, and could probably fill half your tuperware tub (again depending on the size of the tub). I would suggest getting one of the below, until you have your Cooler/Coolidor.

http://www.cigarsunlimited.co.uk/acatalog/Xikar_Humidiifers.html

If you do want beads, go to this website, but be wary of shipping costs and VAT.

http://heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=14

Potentially in for the 28th

I have been using Xikar pucks for a while, and they work a treat - also use a Xikar digital hydrometer and its excellent too.

Here is my overflow tuppador - lined it with Cedar sheets that Cigars Unlimited kindly gave me, puck is attached to top. Has been rock steady for the past year

I spy a box of Reyes.

Alex, is your overfill tub at 75% humidity, and 66 degrees?

Its usually 70/70 but my mrs left it on top my Hifi the night before i took the pic and the humidty shot up to 85ish due to the heat as the Hifi was on all night so it was just coming down.

Herf on the 28th. Is consensus the George Inn? Never been there but it looks nice from the link.

Can we book a table on the terraces?

I have no clue but that could be a good idea. First we will need a list of who all is in for the herf. If it's more than 6 or so I would book a table. Who is going?

1. D. Generate
   
2. forms
   

1. D. Generate
   
2. forms
   
3. Kirth
   

If I'm the only person who turns up for this herf (again) I will not be best impressed!

I've PMd everybody but Jamie with the location of the real herf.

Right I am in, though will be off for the footie later - how many cigars we bringing?

1. D. Generate
   
2. forms
   
3. Kirth
   

1. Vinyl
   

Good work, VV. Will be great to finally enjoy a smoke with you. I'll probably bring about 10 (a selection prepared for any eventuality + there may be the opportunity to swap something), but I may only smoke 1 or 2. I'm considering smoking something pretty big like a RA Gigantes, or a MC Sublime. I've had sinus trouble recently, so I'll have to test the water with something smaller first...

What time are we kicking off? 1pm?

1pm sounds good.

ok 1pm, but where again ? I'll only smoke the 1 most likely, I'm not feeling 100%

1. D. Generate
   
2. forms
   
3. Kirth
   
4. Vinyl
   
5. Quinn
   

The Mudlark is the place I went to last time, for the failed herf. It's on a really nice cobbled back street just off the river (in London Bridge). It's got a smallish outdoor space (plenty of room though), but can be completely covered by awnings if necessary - The George is completely open air, so if it's raining we're fucked.

I vote Mudlark, but am easy really. The George is a 5 minute walk away, anyway...

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/12/12347/Mudlark/London_Bridge

Okay, I'm looking at weather forecasts and we seem to be looking okay. Depending on which weather service I'm using it looks decent but there is a chance for a passing shower in the morning. That shouldn't affect us if it stays in the AM, but there is a bit of a breeze which isn't ideal.

Looking at the George pictures online there are heaters but no covered tables. It does look enclosed or surrounded by other buildings which will help if any breeze. Old Thameside is covered, but on the river and will definitely be exposed if windy.

At the moment I say we keep it at George Inn. If tomorrow the weather looks like it might get wet, then we can swap it to one that is more covered. Kickoff tomorrow at 1pm.

Also open to ideas if somebody knows a better suited venue in that vicinity.

Edit: for whatever reason I hadn't seen forms' post above. Will look at Mudlark now.

Mudlark is looking good. Especially since somebody who has committed to going to the herf has already been there.