Post by: CigarBanter on November 14, 2017, 12:00:28 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 05:52:13 AM
Tony must have been in a rush this morning.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:02:05 AM
Slept in a little this morning, coffee is not ready yet.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:02:19 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:14:30 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 14, 2017, 06:32:43 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:33:25 AM
Good morning, Dean and Dave.Morning Mayor
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 14, 2017, 06:34:16 AM
good morning. EPC 2nd and coffee.Because I forgot the "I" ? Nah, just seeing if anyone was paying attention. Ya know, it's not easy to cut and paste from your phone when you're half asleep.
Tony must have been in a rush this morning.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 14, 2017, 06:35:28 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:37:32 AM
Anyhoo, gotta drive today so it's a post and run from me...Be safe!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:38:41 AM
I'll give you a pass on that one! Not easy to cut and paste from a phone anytime.good morning. EPC 2nd and coffee.Because I forgot the "I" ? Nah, just seeing if anyone was paying attention. Ya know, it's not easy to cut and paste from your phone when you're half asleep.
Tony must have been in a rush this morning.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:45:13 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 06:46:01 AM
I thought that was part of the PMP skill set.I'll give you a pass on that one! Not easy to cut and paste from a phone anytime.good morning. EPC 2nd and coffee.Because I forgot the "I" ? Nah, just seeing if anyone was paying attention. Ya know, it's not easy to cut and paste from your phone when you're half asleep.
Tony must have been in a rush this morning.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 06:46:36 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 06:47:56 AM
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 14, 1889, inspired by the Jules Verne novel "Around the World in Eighty Days," New York World reporter Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) set out to make the trip in less time than the fictional Phileas Fogg. (She completed the journey in 72 days.)
On this date:
In 1851, Herman Melville's novel "Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale" was published in the United States, almost a month after being released in Britain.
In 1910, Eugene B. Ely became the first aviator to take off from a ship as his Curtiss pusher rolled off a sloping platform on the deck of the scout cruiser USS Birmingham off Hampton Roads, Virginia.
In 1925, the first group exhibition of surrealistic paintings opened at the Galerie Pierre in Paris.
In 1940, during World War II, German planes destroyed most of the English town of Coventry.
In 1944, Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra recorded "Opus No. 1" for RCA Victor.
In 1954, the president of Egypt, Muhammad Naguib, was deposed by the Revolutionary Command Council, leaving Gamal Abdel Nasser fully in charge as acting head of state.
In 1965, the U.S. Army's first major military operation of the Vietnam War began with the start of the five-day Battle of Ia Drang. (The fighting between American troops and North Vietnamese forces ended on Nov. 18 with both sides claiming victory.)
In 1969, Apollo 12 blasted off for the moon.
In 1970, a chartered Southern Airways DC-9 crashed while trying to land in West Virginia, killing all 75 people on board, including the Marshall University football team and its coaching staff.
In 1986, the Securities and Exchange Commission imposed a $100 million penalty on inside-trader Ivan F. Boesky and barred him from working again in the securities industry.
In 1996, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin (BURN'-uh-deen), the senior Roman Catholic prelate in the United States and leader of Chicago's 2.3 million Catholics, died at his home at age 68. Singer Michael Jackson married his plastic surgeon's nurse, Debbie Rowe, in a ceremony in Sydney, Australia. (Rowe filed for divorce in 1999.)
In 1997, a jury in Fairfax, Virginia, decided that Pakistani national Aimal Khan Kasi (eye-MAHL' kahn KAH'-see) should get the death penalty for gunning down two CIA employees outside agency headquarters. (Five years later on this date, Aimal Khan Kasi was executed.)
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 06:48:47 AM
Five years ago: President Barack Obama, in his first news conference since winning a second term, challenged congressional Republicans to let taxes rise on the wealthiest Americans, saying that would ease the threat of another recession as the nation faced a "fiscal cliff." Israel said it had killed the leader of Hamas' military wing in a wave of airstrikes launched in response to days of rocket fire out of Hamas-ruled Gaza. Baseball's Cy Young Awards went to Tampa Bay's David Price in the American League and R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets in the National League.
One year ago: In his first extended remarks on the election, President Barack Obama abandoned his dire warnings and dark predictions about his newly elected successor and urged Americans to give President-elect Donald Trump time to rise to the daunting responsibilities of the office. Corey Seager of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Rookie of the Year award unanimously and Detroit's Michael Fulmer took the American League honor. Gwen Ifill, co-anchor of PBS' "NewsHour," died in Washington at age 61. Country singer Holly Dunn, 59, died in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 06:49:21 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 06:49:50 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:54:01 AM
Morning Dean, CarolinaDave and Mayor Tony.Morning Road Island Red Dave ;D
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:55:34 AM
Thought for Today: "Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education." - Chuang-tzu (jwang dzoo), Chinese writer (c.369 B.C.-c.286 B.C.).
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 06:59:33 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 07:00:36 AM
there wasn't anything else to comment on.good morning. EPC 2nd and coffee.Because I forgot the "I" ? Nah, just seeing if anyone was paying attention. Ya know, it's not easy to cut and paste from your phone when you're half asleep.
Tony must have been in a rush this morning.
Post by: sfish on November 14, 2017, 07:02:38 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 07:10:43 AM
Get them friggin' roosters outa here.Morning Dean, CarolinaDave and Mayor Tony.Morning Road Island Red Dave ;D
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 07:11:03 AM
Good morning 2 Daves and a DeanMorning Fishing Fish
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 07:11:30 AM
Good morning 2 Daves and a Deangood morning Scott. another day on paradise here.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 07:11:37 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 07:11:45 AM
LMFAO, Gotcha!Get them friggin' roosters outa here.Morning Dean, CarolinaDave and Mayor Tony.Morning Road Island Red Dave ;D
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 07:12:27 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 07:14:31 AM
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 07:27:38 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 07:28:01 AM
Outstanding deals at the Sis today. So special, they're 0% off!The LaPalina's are a whopping 15% off, what more could you hop for?
Post by: sfish on November 14, 2017, 07:28:36 AM
Morning FrozenFish.Frozen Pickle
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 07:28:39 AM
Morning Daves, Fishy, Dean, and Mr. Mayor. Another mild weather day here, upper 70's, partly cloudy, not too humid. Might get a smoke in this afternoon in the shop.Morning Bean, that is a nice weather day!
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 07:29:20 AM
Today is National Pickle Day!Everyone, grab your gherkin, salud!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 07:32:24 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 07:33:08 AM
Or just light a Gurkha as they are about the same.Today is National Pickle Day!Everyone, grab your gherkin, salud!
Post by: sfish on November 14, 2017, 07:33:38 AM
We could hop for a pickleOutstanding deals at the Sis today. So special, they're 0% off!The LaPalina's are a whopping 15% off, what more could you hop for?
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 07:35:34 AM
Warden seems to have decided on her refrigerator so should be good to go with ordering all of the kitchen appliances. Got to go check one measurement for the refrigerator first though.Are you replacing everything in the kitchen? Were the old appliances that old?
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 07:37:20 AM
Free vendor lunch and learn, too. If it wasn't for two conference calls this morning would be a great day, as work days go, anyway.Morning Daves, Fishy, Dean, and Mr. Mayor. Another mild weather day here, upper 70's, partly cloudy, not too humid. Might get a smoke in this afternoon in the shop.Morning Bean, that is a nice weather day!
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 07:38:36 AM
Morning Daves, Fishy, Dean, and Mr. Mayor. Another mild weather day here, upper 70's, partly cloudy, not too humid. Might get a smoke in this afternoon in the shop.good morning Mark. going into mid 80's here today.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 07:43:17 AM
Yes, everything. They were 3-1/2 years old and barely used but black and cheap builder grade chit.Warden seems to have decided on her refrigerator so should be good to go with ordering all of the kitchen appliances. Got to go check one measurement for the refrigerator first though.Are you replacing everything in the kitchen? Were the old appliances that old?
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 07:45:43 AM
Sounds like you could recover some cost selling them, though. But black kitchen appliances? Sheesh.Yes, everything. They were 3-1/2 years old and barely used but black and cheap builder grade chit.Warden seems to have decided on her refrigerator so should be good to go with ordering all of the kitchen appliances. Got to go check one measurement for the refrigerator first though.Are you replacing everything in the kitchen? Were the old appliances that old?
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 07:48:44 AM
I did sell them for $750 and did not have to pay to haul off.Sounds like you could recover some cost selling them, though. But black kitchen appliances? Sheesh.Yes, everything. They were 3-1/2 years old and barely used but black and cheap builder grade chit.Warden seems to have decided on her refrigerator so should be good to go with ordering all of the kitchen appliances. Got to go check one measurement for the refrigerator first though.Are you replacing everything in the kitchen? Were the old appliances that old?
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 07:49:02 AM
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 07:50:38 AM
(https://i.imgflip.com/q5bs3.jpg)I did sell them for $750 and did not have to pay to haul off.Sounds like you could recover some cost selling them, though. But black kitchen appliances? Sheesh.Yes, everything. They were 3-1/2 years old and barely used but black and cheap builder grade chit.Warden seems to have decided on her refrigerator so should be good to go with ordering all of the kitchen appliances. Got to go check one measurement for the refrigerator first though.Are you replacing everything in the kitchen? Were the old appliances that old?
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 07:52:26 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 07:58:53 AM
COSTCO has a deal with Ameriprise Financial for Home & Auto Insurance and upon taking 5 minutes to fill out the stuff online the rate for 2 cars was about $250-275/6 months than any other quote we could find. Auto Insurance is high in TX and Extremely High in SC, this quote for SC was lower than I was paying in TX.
You have to be a COSTCO member to buy but you can get a quote without one. It is all done online.
https://www.ameriprise.com/auto-home-insurance/costco/
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 08:01:43 AM
Venezuela is in default. Shocking, can't believe socialism still doesn't work.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 08:05:21 AM
Just a coincidence but that amount exactly pays for the new dishwasher.(https://i.imgflip.com/q5bs3.jpg)I did sell them for $750 and did not have to pay to haul off.Sounds like you could recover some cost selling them, though. But black kitchen appliances? Sheesh.Yes, everything. They were 3-1/2 years old and barely used but black and cheap builder grade chit.Warden seems to have decided on her refrigerator so should be good to go with ordering all of the kitchen appliances. Got to go check one measurement for the refrigerator first though.Are you replacing everything in the kitchen? Were the old appliances that old?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 14, 2017, 08:29:36 AM
SO TAKE IT BACK! SHEESH!I thought that was part of the PMP skill set.I'll give you a pass on that one! Not easy to cut and paste from a phone anytime.good morning. EPC 2nd and coffee.Because I forgot the "I" ? Nah, just seeing if anyone was paying attention. Ya know, it's not easy to cut and paste from your phone when you're half asleep.
Tony must have been in a rush this morning.
Good morning, RIDave.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 14, 2017, 08:31:24 AM
Well done. I thought of doing it but was too scared to look for cocks on the internet.Morning Dean, CarolinaDave and Mayor Tony.Morning Road Island Red Dave ;D
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 08:34:27 AM
LOL, definitely don't want to do that but you could just do like your warden and blame it on the kids :). I simply searched Road Island RedWell done. I thought of doing it but was too scared to look for cocks on the internet.Morning Dean, CarolinaDave and Mayor Tony.Morning Road Island Red Dave ;D
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 14, 2017, 08:34:36 AM
Good morning 2 Daves and a DeanGood morning, Fish.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 14, 2017, 08:37:42 AM
Morning Daves, Fishy, Dean, and Mr. Mayor. Another mild weather day here, upper 70's, partly cloudy, not too humid. Might get a smoke in this afternoon in the shop.It has warmed up a bit here too. ReelFeel is 36°.
Good morning, Bean.
Post by: ss2 on November 14, 2017, 08:40:47 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 08:41:40 AM
Good morning all! 38 when i came into work this morning. supposed to heat wave into the 50's today though.Morning SS
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 08:45:22 AM
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 09:01:55 AM
Lot of things to be done today guess I better get going! Later all.Later, Dave. First conference call of the morning for me supposed to be now. Of course they're late. Don't you miss this? ::)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 14, 2017, 09:06:45 AM
Good morning all! 38 when i came into work this morning. supposed to heat wave into the 50's today though.Good morning, Sam.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 09:18:15 AM
Actually NO, I don't miss anything about work except the larger check.Lot of things to be done today guess I better get going! Later all.Later, Dave. First conference call of the morning for me supposed to be now. Of course they're late. Don't you miss this? ::)
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 09:19:39 AM
http://www.holts.com/specials/black-friday-cigar-deals/oliva-master-blends-3-double-robusto.html
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 09:23:27 AM
https://www.cigarpage.com/my-father-brings-home-the-bacon-family-fivers-discounts.html
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 09:27:16 AM
Good morning all! 38 when i came into work this morning. supposed to heat wave into the 50's today though.morning Sam. 65° here with a 9 mph wind out of the NE. I'm glad I have sun.
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 09:32:47 AM
Post by: ss2 on November 14, 2017, 09:35:37 AM
Yes, Holts has offered better MB3 deals before but that was over a year ago and at today's prices this is a good offer.true, still have some of the $59.95 monster deal 20 pack I bought last year. holding out for another of those. hoping for some AB Family Blend BX's to go on sale again as well.
http://www.holts.com/specials/black-friday-cigar-deals/oliva-master-blends-3-double-robusto.html
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 09:57:22 AM
First one was relatively painless, on to #2.Actually NO, I don't miss anything about work except the larger check.Lot of things to be done today guess I better get going! Later all.Later, Dave. First conference call of the morning for me supposed to be now. Of course they're late. Don't you miss this? ::)
Post by: razgueado on November 14, 2017, 11:20:20 AM
Post by: flip from jersey on November 14, 2017, 11:36:38 AM
Black stoves matter!Sounds like you could recover some cost selling them, though. But black kitchen appliances? Sheesh.Yes, everything. They were 3-1/2 years old and barely used but black and cheap builder grade chit.Warden seems to have decided on her refrigerator so should be good to go with ordering all of the kitchen appliances. Got to go check one measurement for the refrigerator first though.Are you replacing everything in the kitchen? Were the old appliances that old?
Post by: ss2 on November 14, 2017, 11:41:13 AM
Morning, muchachos.Mornin Raz
Post by: razgueado on November 14, 2017, 11:42:20 AM
Morning, Sam. The day's going to hell quickly here. Hope it's better out your way.Morning, muchachos.Mornin Raz
Post by: ss2 on November 14, 2017, 11:54:26 AM
haven't been outside since i came in this morning. about to head out for a smoke, so i'm hoping it's warmed up a bit. if not, i'll sit in the car!Morning, Sam. The day's going to hell quickly here. Hope it's better out your way.Morning, muchachos.Mornin Raz
Post by: sfish on November 14, 2017, 12:40:50 PM
CNSBlack stoves matter!Sounds like you could recover some cost selling them, though. But black kitchen appliances? Sheesh.Yes, everything. They were 3-1/2 years old and barely used but black and cheap builder grade chit.Warden seems to have decided on her refrigerator so should be good to go with ordering all of the kitchen appliances. Got to go check one measurement for the refrigerator first though.Are you replacing everything in the kitchen? Were the old appliances that old?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 14, 2017, 01:27:20 PM
Don't encourage him...CNSBlack stoves matter!Sounds like you could recover some cost selling them, though. But black kitchen appliances? Sheesh.Yes, everything. They were 3-1/2 years old and barely used but black and cheap builder grade chit.Warden seems to have decided on her refrigerator so should be good to go with ordering all of the kitchen appliances. Got to go check one measurement for the refrigerator first though.Are you replacing everything in the kitchen? Were the old appliances that old?
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 02:21:25 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 02:25:59 PM
Post by: ss2 on November 14, 2017, 02:57:03 PM
Smoking a Roma Craft AquitaineNever had a Roma Craft, what's the skinny on it?
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 03:50:45 PM
This is just a heads up and not a recommendation to buy but thought it worth sharing since most here like to save money. The Boy recommended it to me.Thanks Flo!
COSTCO has a deal with Ameriprise Financial for Home & Auto Insurance and upon taking 5 minutes to fill out the stuff online the rate for 2 cars was about $250-275/6 months than any other quote we could find. Auto Insurance is high in TX and Extremely High in SC, this quote for SC was lower than I was paying in TX.
You have to be a COSTCO member to buy but you can get a quote without one. It is all done online.
https://www.ameriprise.com/auto-home-insurance/costco/
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 04:13:08 PM
Post by: ss2 on November 14, 2017, 04:17:47 PM
Partagas Red robusto and coffee.sounds tasty! grabbed a MOW Ruination perfecto for the ride home. that and a glass of water...
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 04:30:21 PM
Several folks around here smoke them, nice cigars, Travellin Dave and Fish are fans and told me about them several years ago. Famous and Small Batch have specials on them occasionally.Smoking a Roma Craft AquitaineNever had a Roma Craft, what's the skinny on it?
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 04:30:58 PM
Ruination is a good go-to smoke.Partagas Red robusto and coffee.sounds tasty! grabbed a MOW Ruination perfecto for the ride home. that and a glass of water...
Post by: FloridaDean on November 14, 2017, 04:31:52 PM
I haven't had a Ruination in quite some time. they still good?Partagas Red robusto and coffee.sounds tasty! grabbed a MOW Ruination perfecto for the ride home. that and a glass of water...
so far it never made to 80°, only 76° right now.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 04:47:59 PM
Nice cigar line across the board. Some sizes are a bit odd, but otherwise very enjoyable. I would suggest something like this to check them out: https://atlanticcigar.com/roma-craft-limited-edition-el-catador-de-las-petite-coronas/Smoking a Roma Craft AquitaineNever had a Roma Craft, what's the skinny on it?
Three lines, CroMagnon, Intemperance and Aquitanine of which I prefer the latter two.
There's this from StogieGuys:
Last year, two of my favorite cigars happened to be Abaddon and Ouroboros, both of which are made for Blue Havana, a tobacconist in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. They are crafted at Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño in Estelí by Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac.
Aquitaine The ModeI was so impressed by these cigars that I decided to better acquaint myself with RoMa Craft and its core lines: CroMagnon, Intemperance (EC XVIII and BA XXI), and Aquitaine. If you haven’t already done so, you should do the same. After all, Skip Martin’s Estelí operation may be small with limited production, but he’s undoubtedly making some of the best cigars in the world.
Aquitaine is the last RoMa Craft line I haven’t yet fully delved into. It has the same filler blend (Estelí, Condega, and Pueblo Nuevo) and binder (Cameroon) as CroMagnon. But instead of featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, Aquitaine has an Ecuadorian Habano Ligero wrapper. “This eighth and ninth priming Ligero leaf is thick, oily, and has amazing texture,” according to RoMa Craft.
Only in February did Skip Martin add the Mode 5 vitola to the Aquitaine portfolio of sizes. A short perfecto measuring 5 inches long with a ring gauge of 50, Mode 5 is a favorite of his in the CroMagnon line—and it’s often in short supply—so adding it to Aquitaine was probably not a tough decision. The Aquitaine Mode 5 costs $7 and sports a velvety, oily wrapper with minimal veins. It has a well-executed, sharply pointed cap at the head, a tapered foot, and bready pre-light notes. The cigar feels firm with no soft spots and has a clear cold draw.
As one might expect given Mode 5’s makeup (Ligero wrapper, plenty of Nicaraguan tobacco), the initial flavor is full-bodied and spicy with rich notes of black pepper and espresso, which are accented by a background sweetness that I attribute to the Cameroon wrapper. A smoky mesquite taste joins the fray approximately where the burn line passes the gentle taper. There’s also a noticeable nicotine kick (which is worth mentioning, especially since I rarely notice the nicotine in a cigar).
Into the midway point, some of the spice dissipates and a creamy nuttiness becomes prevalent. But espresso and pepper are still at the core, and I don’t think the body ever meanders into the medium spectrum. All the while the combustion qualities are nearly perfect: a straight burn that only requires a light touch-up here and there, a solid ash, smooth draw, and good smoke production.
Let me put this plainly: At $7, the Aquitaine Mode 5 is an incredible buy. That should come as no surprise since I seem to love almost every RoMa Craft cigar I get my hands on. Do yourself a favor and snag some of these when you can. This short perfecto is worthy of a stellar rating of four and a half stogies out of five.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:11:14 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 06:14:21 PM
Nice cigar line across the board. Some sizes are a bit odd, but otherwise very enjoyable. I would suggest something like this to check them out: https://atlanticcigar.com/roma-craft-limited-edition-el-catador-de-las-petite-coronas/Smoking a Roma Craft AquitaineNever had a Roma Craft, what's the skinny on it?
Three lines, CroMagnon, Intemperance and Aquitanine of which I prefer the latter two.
There's this from StogieGuys:
Last year, two of my favorite cigars happened to be Abaddon and Ouroboros, both of which are made for Blue Havana, a tobacconist in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. They are crafted at Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño in Estelí by Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac.
Aquitaine The ModeI was so impressed by these cigars that I decided to better acquaint myself with RoMa Craft and its core lines: CroMagnon, Intemperance (EC XVIII and BA XXI), and Aquitaine. If you haven’t already done so, you should do the same. After all, Skip Martin’s Estelí operation may be small with limited production, but he’s undoubtedly making some of the best cigars in the world.
Aquitaine is the last RoMa Craft line I haven’t yet fully delved into. It has the same filler blend (Estelí, Condega, and Pueblo Nuevo) and binder (Cameroon) as CroMagnon. But instead of featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, Aquitaine has an Ecuadorian Habano Ligero wrapper. “This eighth and ninth priming Ligero leaf is thick, oily, and has amazing texture,” according to RoMa Craft.
Only in February did Skip Martin add the Mode 5 vitola to the Aquitaine portfolio of sizes. A short perfecto measuring 5 inches long with a ring gauge of 50, Mode 5 is a favorite of his in the CroMagnon line—and it’s often in short supply—so adding it to Aquitaine was probably not a tough decision. The Aquitaine Mode 5 costs $7 and sports a velvety, oily wrapper with minimal veins. It has a well-executed, sharply pointed cap at the head, a tapered foot, and bready pre-light notes. The cigar feels firm with no soft spots and has a clear cold draw.
As one might expect given Mode 5’s makeup (Ligero wrapper, plenty of Nicaraguan tobacco), the initial flavor is full-bodied and spicy with rich notes of black pepper and espresso, which are accented by a background sweetness that I attribute to the Cameroon wrapper. A smoky mesquite taste joins the fray approximately where the burn line passes the gentle taper. There’s also a noticeable nicotine kick (which is worth mentioning, especially since I rarely notice the nicotine in a cigar).
Into the midway point, some of the spice dissipates and a creamy nuttiness becomes prevalent. But espresso and pepper are still at the core, and I don’t think the body ever meanders into the medium spectrum. All the while the combustion qualities are nearly perfect: a straight burn that only requires a light touch-up here and there, a solid ash, smooth draw, and good smoke production.
Let me put this plainly: At $7, the Aquitaine Mode 5 is an incredible buy. That should come as no surprise since I seem to love almost every RoMa Craft cigar I get my hands on. Do yourself a favor and snag some of these when you can. This short perfecto is worthy of a stellar rating of four and a half stogies out of five.
RoMa Craft Limited Edition El Catador De Las Petite Coronas
RoMa Craft Limited Edition
THE SELECTED PRODUCT COMBINATION IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 08:03:04 PM
Sorry, wasn't when I posted it.Nice cigar line across the board. Some sizes are a bit odd, but otherwise very enjoyable. I would suggest something like this to check them out: https://atlanticcigar.com/roma-craft-limited-edition-el-catador-de-las-petite-coronas/Smoking a Roma Craft AquitaineNever had a Roma Craft, what's the skinny on it?
Three lines, CroMagnon, Intemperance and Aquitanine of which I prefer the latter two.
There's this from StogieGuys:
Last year, two of my favorite cigars happened to be Abaddon and Ouroboros, both of which are made for Blue Havana, a tobacconist in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. They are crafted at Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño in Estelí by Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac.
Aquitaine The ModeI was so impressed by these cigars that I decided to better acquaint myself with RoMa Craft and its core lines: CroMagnon, Intemperance (EC XVIII and BA XXI), and Aquitaine. If you haven’t already done so, you should do the same. After all, Skip Martin’s Estelí operation may be small with limited production, but he’s undoubtedly making some of the best cigars in the world.
Aquitaine is the last RoMa Craft line I haven’t yet fully delved into. It has the same filler blend (Estelí, Condega, and Pueblo Nuevo) and binder (Cameroon) as CroMagnon. But instead of featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, Aquitaine has an Ecuadorian Habano Ligero wrapper. “This eighth and ninth priming Ligero leaf is thick, oily, and has amazing texture,” according to RoMa Craft.
Only in February did Skip Martin add the Mode 5 vitola to the Aquitaine portfolio of sizes. A short perfecto measuring 5 inches long with a ring gauge of 50, Mode 5 is a favorite of his in the CroMagnon line—and it’s often in short supply—so adding it to Aquitaine was probably not a tough decision. The Aquitaine Mode 5 costs $7 and sports a velvety, oily wrapper with minimal veins. It has a well-executed, sharply pointed cap at the head, a tapered foot, and bready pre-light notes. The cigar feels firm with no soft spots and has a clear cold draw.
As one might expect given Mode 5’s makeup (Ligero wrapper, plenty of Nicaraguan tobacco), the initial flavor is full-bodied and spicy with rich notes of black pepper and espresso, which are accented by a background sweetness that I attribute to the Cameroon wrapper. A smoky mesquite taste joins the fray approximately where the burn line passes the gentle taper. There’s also a noticeable nicotine kick (which is worth mentioning, especially since I rarely notice the nicotine in a cigar).
Into the midway point, some of the spice dissipates and a creamy nuttiness becomes prevalent. But espresso and pepper are still at the core, and I don’t think the body ever meanders into the medium spectrum. All the while the combustion qualities are nearly perfect: a straight burn that only requires a light touch-up here and there, a solid ash, smooth draw, and good smoke production.
Let me put this plainly: At $7, the Aquitaine Mode 5 is an incredible buy. That should come as no surprise since I seem to love almost every RoMa Craft cigar I get my hands on. Do yourself a favor and snag some of these when you can. This short perfecto is worthy of a stellar rating of four and a half stogies out of five.
RoMa Craft Limited Edition El Catador De Las Petite Coronas
RoMa Craft Limited Edition
THE SELECTED PRODUCT COMBINATION IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 08:03:30 PM
Atlantic Dave Killed the Banter!Yea, story of my life.
Post by: Threebean on November 14, 2017, 09:19:47 PM
Hmmm, you'd think a rep would have the inside track on availability.Sorry, wasn't when I posted it.Nice cigar line across the board. Some sizes are a bit odd, but otherwise very enjoyable. I would suggest something like this to check them out: https://atlanticcigar.com/roma-craft-limited-edition-el-catador-de-las-petite-coronas/Smoking a Roma Craft AquitaineNever had a Roma Craft, what's the skinny on it?
Three lines, CroMagnon, Intemperance and Aquitanine of which I prefer the latter two.
There's this from StogieGuys:
Last year, two of my favorite cigars happened to be Abaddon and Ouroboros, both of which are made for Blue Havana, a tobacconist in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. They are crafted at Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño in Estelí by Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac.
Aquitaine The ModeI was so impressed by these cigars that I decided to better acquaint myself with RoMa Craft and its core lines: CroMagnon, Intemperance (EC XVIII and BA XXI), and Aquitaine. If you haven’t already done so, you should do the same. After all, Skip Martin’s Estelí operation may be small with limited production, but he’s undoubtedly making some of the best cigars in the world.
Aquitaine is the last RoMa Craft line I haven’t yet fully delved into. It has the same filler blend (Estelí, Condega, and Pueblo Nuevo) and binder (Cameroon) as CroMagnon. But instead of featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, Aquitaine has an Ecuadorian Habano Ligero wrapper. “This eighth and ninth priming Ligero leaf is thick, oily, and has amazing texture,” according to RoMa Craft.
Only in February did Skip Martin add the Mode 5 vitola to the Aquitaine portfolio of sizes. A short perfecto measuring 5 inches long with a ring gauge of 50, Mode 5 is a favorite of his in the CroMagnon line—and it’s often in short supply—so adding it to Aquitaine was probably not a tough decision. The Aquitaine Mode 5 costs $7 and sports a velvety, oily wrapper with minimal veins. It has a well-executed, sharply pointed cap at the head, a tapered foot, and bready pre-light notes. The cigar feels firm with no soft spots and has a clear cold draw.
As one might expect given Mode 5’s makeup (Ligero wrapper, plenty of Nicaraguan tobacco), the initial flavor is full-bodied and spicy with rich notes of black pepper and espresso, which are accented by a background sweetness that I attribute to the Cameroon wrapper. A smoky mesquite taste joins the fray approximately where the burn line passes the gentle taper. There’s also a noticeable nicotine kick (which is worth mentioning, especially since I rarely notice the nicotine in a cigar).
Into the midway point, some of the spice dissipates and a creamy nuttiness becomes prevalent. But espresso and pepper are still at the core, and I don’t think the body ever meanders into the medium spectrum. All the while the combustion qualities are nearly perfect: a straight burn that only requires a light touch-up here and there, a solid ash, smooth draw, and good smoke production.
Let me put this plainly: At $7, the Aquitaine Mode 5 is an incredible buy. That should come as no surprise since I seem to love almost every RoMa Craft cigar I get my hands on. Do yourself a favor and snag some of these when you can. This short perfecto is worthy of a stellar rating of four and a half stogies out of five.
RoMa Craft Limited Edition El Catador De Las Petite Coronas
RoMa Craft Limited Edition
THE SELECTED PRODUCT COMBINATION IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/tLvHIk9W8xrBC/giphy.gif)
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 14, 2017, 09:27:43 PM
The Old Bait & Switch?Hmmm, you'd think a rep would have the inside track on availability.Sorry, wasn't when I posted it.Nice cigar line across the board. Some sizes are a bit odd, but otherwise very enjoyable. I would suggest something like this to check them out: https://atlanticcigar.com/roma-craft-limited-edition-el-catador-de-las-petite-coronas/Smoking a Roma Craft AquitaineNever had a Roma Craft, what's the skinny on it?
Three lines, CroMagnon, Intemperance and Aquitanine of which I prefer the latter two.
There's this from StogieGuys:
Last year, two of my favorite cigars happened to be Abaddon and Ouroboros, both of which are made for Blue Havana, a tobacconist in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. They are crafted at Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño in Estelí by Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac.
Aquitaine The ModeI was so impressed by these cigars that I decided to better acquaint myself with RoMa Craft and its core lines: CroMagnon, Intemperance (EC XVIII and BA XXI), and Aquitaine. If you haven’t already done so, you should do the same. After all, Skip Martin’s Estelí operation may be small with limited production, but he’s undoubtedly making some of the best cigars in the world.
Aquitaine is the last RoMa Craft line I haven’t yet fully delved into. It has the same filler blend (Estelí, Condega, and Pueblo Nuevo) and binder (Cameroon) as CroMagnon. But instead of featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, Aquitaine has an Ecuadorian Habano Ligero wrapper. “This eighth and ninth priming Ligero leaf is thick, oily, and has amazing texture,” according to RoMa Craft.
Only in February did Skip Martin add the Mode 5 vitola to the Aquitaine portfolio of sizes. A short perfecto measuring 5 inches long with a ring gauge of 50, Mode 5 is a favorite of his in the CroMagnon line—and it’s often in short supply—so adding it to Aquitaine was probably not a tough decision. The Aquitaine Mode 5 costs $7 and sports a velvety, oily wrapper with minimal veins. It has a well-executed, sharply pointed cap at the head, a tapered foot, and bready pre-light notes. The cigar feels firm with no soft spots and has a clear cold draw.
As one might expect given Mode 5’s makeup (Ligero wrapper, plenty of Nicaraguan tobacco), the initial flavor is full-bodied and spicy with rich notes of black pepper and espresso, which are accented by a background sweetness that I attribute to the Cameroon wrapper. A smoky mesquite taste joins the fray approximately where the burn line passes the gentle taper. There’s also a noticeable nicotine kick (which is worth mentioning, especially since I rarely notice the nicotine in a cigar).
Into the midway point, some of the spice dissipates and a creamy nuttiness becomes prevalent. But espresso and pepper are still at the core, and I don’t think the body ever meanders into the medium spectrum. All the while the combustion qualities are nearly perfect: a straight burn that only requires a light touch-up here and there, a solid ash, smooth draw, and good smoke production.
Let me put this plainly: At $7, the Aquitaine Mode 5 is an incredible buy. That should come as no surprise since I seem to love almost every RoMa Craft cigar I get my hands on. Do yourself a favor and snag some of these when you can. This short perfecto is worthy of a stellar rating of four and a half stogies out of five.
RoMa Craft Limited Edition El Catador De Las Petite Coronas
RoMa Craft Limited Edition
THE SELECTED PRODUCT COMBINATION IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/tLvHIk9W8xrBC/giphy.gif)
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 10:07:03 PM
Not all deals wait around till you are good and ready for them.The Old Bait & Switch?Hmmm, you'd think a rep would have the inside track on availability.Sorry, wasn't when I posted it.Nice cigar line across the board. Some sizes are a bit odd, but otherwise very enjoyable. I would suggest something like this to check them out: https://atlanticcigar.com/roma-craft-limited-edition-el-catador-de-las-petite-coronas/Smoking a Roma Craft AquitaineNever had a Roma Craft, what's the skinny on it?
Three lines, CroMagnon, Intemperance and Aquitanine of which I prefer the latter two.
There's this from StogieGuys:
Last year, two of my favorite cigars happened to be Abaddon and Ouroboros, both of which are made for Blue Havana, a tobacconist in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. They are crafted at Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño in Estelí by Skip Martin of RoMa Craft Tobac.
Aquitaine The ModeI was so impressed by these cigars that I decided to better acquaint myself with RoMa Craft and its core lines: CroMagnon, Intemperance (EC XVIII and BA XXI), and Aquitaine. If you haven’t already done so, you should do the same. After all, Skip Martin’s Estelí operation may be small with limited production, but he’s undoubtedly making some of the best cigars in the world.
Aquitaine is the last RoMa Craft line I haven’t yet fully delved into. It has the same filler blend (Estelí, Condega, and Pueblo Nuevo) and binder (Cameroon) as CroMagnon. But instead of featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, Aquitaine has an Ecuadorian Habano Ligero wrapper. “This eighth and ninth priming Ligero leaf is thick, oily, and has amazing texture,” according to RoMa Craft.
Only in February did Skip Martin add the Mode 5 vitola to the Aquitaine portfolio of sizes. A short perfecto measuring 5 inches long with a ring gauge of 50, Mode 5 is a favorite of his in the CroMagnon line—and it’s often in short supply—so adding it to Aquitaine was probably not a tough decision. The Aquitaine Mode 5 costs $7 and sports a velvety, oily wrapper with minimal veins. It has a well-executed, sharply pointed cap at the head, a tapered foot, and bready pre-light notes. The cigar feels firm with no soft spots and has a clear cold draw.
As one might expect given Mode 5’s makeup (Ligero wrapper, plenty of Nicaraguan tobacco), the initial flavor is full-bodied and spicy with rich notes of black pepper and espresso, which are accented by a background sweetness that I attribute to the Cameroon wrapper. A smoky mesquite taste joins the fray approximately where the burn line passes the gentle taper. There’s also a noticeable nicotine kick (which is worth mentioning, especially since I rarely notice the nicotine in a cigar).
Into the midway point, some of the spice dissipates and a creamy nuttiness becomes prevalent. But espresso and pepper are still at the core, and I don’t think the body ever meanders into the medium spectrum. All the while the combustion qualities are nearly perfect: a straight burn that only requires a light touch-up here and there, a solid ash, smooth draw, and good smoke production.
Let me put this plainly: At $7, the Aquitaine Mode 5 is an incredible buy. That should come as no surprise since I seem to love almost every RoMa Craft cigar I get my hands on. Do yourself a favor and snag some of these when you can. This short perfecto is worthy of a stellar rating of four and a half stogies out of five.
RoMa Craft Limited Edition El Catador De Las Petite Coronas
RoMa Craft Limited Edition
THE SELECTED PRODUCT COMBINATION IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/tLvHIk9W8xrBC/giphy.gif)
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 10:08:18 PM
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 14, 2017, 10:09:04 PM
I see the Sis finally fixed her pricing on the specials.And you only have two more hours to jump on them (in case you're considering)