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Cigar Banter => Daily Cigar Deals Discussion => Topic started by: CigarBanter on May 03, 2018, 12:01:34 AM
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What's up cigar enthusiasts?! Any cigar deals on the various internet sites that are worth talking about? Join in this discussion and perhaps learn something along the way. Warning: don't proceed if you have thin skin but don't be afraid to post either... And welcome aboard!
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good morning.
who's heading or at CF?
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just finished sausages and eggs. Counterfeit Cuban and coffee. going to mow the neighbor's lawn today. not the neighbor lady. this guy is 89 years old and in better shape than I am. his mower is in the shop and asked to borrow mine. after I may head to the lady's house and drain, clean, and refill her pool.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it annoys enough people to make it worth while.
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Morning Mr. Dean.
Sounds like a full day planned.
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Morning Mr. Dean.
Sounds like a full day planned.
morning Dave. I may skip the pool and enjoy a sun day.
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Today is Thursday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2018. There are 242 days left in the year.
Today's Highlights in History:
On May 3, 1978, spam email was born as Gary Thuerk (thurk), a marketing executive for the Digital Equipment Corp. of Maynard, Massachusetts, transmitted an unsolicited sales pitch for a new line of computers to 400 prospective customers on ARPANET, a precursor to the internet; the stunt generated some business, as well as complaints. "Sun Day" took place on a Wednesday as thousands of people extolling the virtues of solar energy held events across the country.
On this date:
In 1515, Pope Leo X promulgated the bull "Inter sollicitudines" allowing the Catholic Church to review and censor books.
In 1791, the Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania adopted a constitution.
In 1810, English poet Lord Byron, inspired by the Greek myth of Hero and Leander, swam across the Hellespont, a strait in present-day Turkey.
In 1916, Irish nationalists Padraic Pearse, Thomas Clarke and Thomas MacDonagh were executed by a British firing squad; they were among 16 people put to death for their roles in the Easter Rising.
In 1937, Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, "Gone with the Wind."
In 1948, the Supreme Court, in Shelley v. Kraemer, ruled that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate to blacks or members of other racial groups were legally unenforceable.
In 1952, the Kentucky Derby was televised nationally for the first time on CBS; the winner was Hill Gail, ridden by Eddie Arcaro.
In 1960, the Harvey Schmidt-Tom Jones musical "The Fantasticks" began a nearly 42-year run at New York's Sullivan Street Playhouse.
In 1979, Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher was chosen to become Britain's first female prime minister as the Tories ousted the incumbent Labour government in parliamentary elections.
In 1986, in NASA's first post-Challenger launch, an unmanned Delta rocket lost power in its main engine shortly after liftoff, forcing safety officers to destroy it by remote control.
In 1999, some 70 tornadoes roared across Oklahoma and Kansas, killing 46 people and injuring hundreds.
In 2007, British girl Madeleine McCann vanished during a family vacation in Portugal nine days before her fourth birthday; her disappearance remains unsolved.
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Ten years ago: Barack Obama defeated Hillary Rodham Clinton by seven votes out of more than 4,500 cast in the Guam Democratic presidential caucuses, meaning the candidates split the pledged delegate votes. Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby by 4 3/4 lengths. (Filly Eight Belles finished second and then broke both front ankles; she was euthanized on the track.)
Five years ago: President Barack Obama cast Mexico as a nation ready to take "its rightful place in the world" and move past the drug battles and violence that had defined its relationship with the United States; the president then headed to Costa Rica, where he told a press conference he didn't foresee any circumstance requiring the U.S. to send ground troops into Syria. Gunmen killed Chaudhry Zulfikar, Pakistan's lead prosecutor investigating the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto (BEN'-uh-zeer BOO'-toh), as he drove to court in the capital.
One year ago: President Donald Trump met at the White House with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas (mahk-MOOD' ah-BAHS'), promising "to do whatever is necessary" to forge an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal. FBI Director James Comey told Congress that revealing the reopening of the Hillary Clinton email probe just before Election Day came down to a painful, complicated choice between "really bad" and "catastrophic" options, but in hindsight would have acted no differently. Actress Daliah Lavi, 74, died in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Today's Birthdays: Actor Alex Cord is 85. Singer Frankie Valli is 84. Idaho Gov. Butch Otter is 76. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, is 75. Sports announcer Greg Gumbel is 72. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is 69. Pop singer Mary Hopkin is 68. Singer Christopher Cross is 67. Country musician Cactus Moser (Highway 101) is 61. Rock musician David Ball (Soft Cell) is 59. Former Sen. David Vitter, R-La., is 57. Country singer Shane Minor is 50. Actress Amy Ryan is 50. Actor Bobby Cannavale (ka-nuh-VAL'-ee) is 48. Music and film producer-actor Damon Dash is 47. Country musician John Driskell Hopkins (Zac Brown Band) is 47. Country-rock musician John Neff is 47. Country singer Brad Martin is 45. TV personality Willie Geist (TV: "Today") is 43. Actress Christina Hendricks is 43. Actor Dule (doo-LAY') Hill is 43. Country singer Eric Church is 41. Actress Tanya Wright is 40. Dancer Cheryl Burke is 34. Soul singer Michael Kiwanuka is 31. Actress Jill Berard is 28. Actress Zoe De Grand Maison is 23. Rapper Desiigner (cq) is 21.
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Thought for Today: "A man can become so accustomed to the thought of his own faults that he will begin to cherish them as charming little 'personal characteristics.'" - Helen Rowland, American writer, journalist and humorist (1876-1950).
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just finished sausages and eggs. Counterfeit Cuban and coffee. going to mow the neighbor's lawn today. not the neighbor lady. this guy is 89 years old and in better shape than I am. his mower is in the shop and asked to borrow mine. after I may head to the lady's house and drain, clean, and refill her pool.
Can't she do anything on her own?
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just finished sausages and eggs. Counterfeit Cuban and coffee. going to mow the neighbor's lawn today. not the neighbor lady. this guy is 89 years old and in better shape than I am. his mower is in the shop and asked to borrow mine. after I may head to the lady's house and drain, clean, and refill her pool.
Can't she do anything on her own?
not much.
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But today is not just CF day, oh no,
NATIONAL TWO DIFFERENT COLORED SHOES DAY
NATIONAL MONTANA DAY
WORLD PASSWORD DAY
NATIONAL LUMPY RUG DAY
NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
NATIONAL GARDEN MEDITATION DAY
NATIONAL SPECIALLY ABLED PETS DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF REASON
NATIONAL TEXTILES DAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUSTARD DAY
NATIONAL RASPBERRY POPOVER DAY
NATIONAL SAN ARCHITECT DAY
Lots 'o days today, take your pick.
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just finished sausages and eggs. Counterfeit Cuban and coffee. going to mow the neighbor's lawn today. not the neighbor lady. this guy is 89 years old and in better shape than I am. his mower is in the shop and asked to borrow mine. after I may head to the lady's house and drain, clean, and refill her pool.
Can't she do anything on her own?
not much.
in fact, she called someone she knows to do some tree work. they said for $375 they'd drop the trees but she'd have to deal with them from there. she called a bunch of friends to see if they'd help cut up and stack/burn everything. I intervened. I called a tree guy, his crew came yesterday, removed three trees, loaded everything, cleaned up behind themselves, were in and out in 5 hours for $200.
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But today is not just CF day, oh no,
NATIONAL TWO DIFFERENT COLORED SHOES DAY
NATIONAL MONTANA DAY
WORLD PASSWORD DAY
NATIONAL LUMPY RUG DAY
NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
NATIONAL GARDEN MEDITATION DAY
NATIONAL SPECIALLY ABLED PETS DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF REASON
NATIONAL TEXTILES DAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUSTARD DAY
NATIONAL RASPBERRY POPOVER DAY
NATIONAL SAN ARCHITECT DAY
Lots 'o days today, take your pick.
what, no National Old Redhead Lady Day?
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Giuliani as Trumpfs new lawyer aims to throw everyone off by telling the truth...
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/us/politics/trump-michael-cohen-stormy-daniels-giuliani.html
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good morning.
who's heading or at CF?
OhioDave should be on the road by now.
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Giuliani as Trumpfs new lawyer aims to throw everyone off by telling the truth...
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/us/politics/trump-michael-cohen-stormy-daniels-giuliani.html
now days you don't know the truth from fake news. I find this presidency disgusting not letting Trump do what he wants to change the country to the better.
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good morning.
who's heading or at CF?
OhioDave should be on the road by now.
Maybe Tony too.... ::)
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In any case, looking to be a light banter day.
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Good morning, Dean and Dave. Nice day for a road trip. Unfortunately, mine is by bus.
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Good morning, Dean and Dave. Nice day for a road trip. Unfortunately, mine is by bus.
why are you taking a bus?
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sorry, good morning Tony.
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Giuliani as Trumpfs new lawyer aims to throw everyone off by telling the truth...
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/us/politics/trump-michael-cohen-stormy-daniels-giuliani.html
now days you don't know the truth from fake news. I find this presidency disgusting not letting Trump do what he wants to change the country to the better.
+1
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Good morning, Dean and Dave. Nice day for a road trip. Unfortunately, mine is by bus.
why are you taking a bus?
I'm going to work.
Edit: I won't be at CF this year.
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Good morning, Dean and Dave. Nice day for a road trip. Unfortunately, mine is by bus.
why are you taking a bus?
I'm going to work.
Edit: I won't be at CF this year.
WTF
aren't you required to go according to the banter by-laws?
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But today is not just CF day, oh no,
NATIONAL TWO DIFFERENT COLORED SHOES DAY
NATIONAL MONTANA DAY
WORLD PASSWORD DAY
NATIONAL LUMPY RUG DAY
NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
NATIONAL GARDEN MEDITATION DAY
NATIONAL SPECIALLY ABLED PETS DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF REASON
NATIONAL TEXTILES DAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUSTARD DAY
NATIONAL RASPBERRY POPOVER DAY
NATIONAL SAN ARCHITECT DAY
Lots 'o days today, take your pick.
Think I'll have a Herrera Esteli in honor...
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Good morning, Dean and Dave. Nice day for a road trip. Unfortunately, mine is by bus.
why are you taking a bus?
I'm going to work.
Edit: I won't be at CF this year.
WTF
aren't you required to go according to the banter by-laws?
The times, they are a changin'.
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A lot of folks have been looking for these. Not sure it's worth the fare but admittedly, I haven't tried one.
https://www.cigarking.com/lfd-andalusian-bull-cigar-of-the-year-sampler/
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Good morning, Dean and Dave. Nice day for a road trip. Unfortunately, mine is by bus.
why are you taking a bus?
I'm going to work.
Edit: I won't be at CF this year.
WTF
aren't you required to go according to the banter by-laws?
The times, they are a changin'.
really sorry to hear that.
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Good morning, Dean and Dave. Nice day for a road trip. Unfortunately, mine is by bus.
why are you taking a bus?
I'm going to work.
Edit: I won't be at CF this year.
WTF
aren't you required to go according to the banter by-laws?
Yea, you tell him!
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Morning Tony and OtherOtherDave.
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mowing done. buggy out.
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Good morning all!
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Good morning all!
Good morning, Sam. Smoke anything good on the way in?
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Good morning all!
Good morning, Sam. Smoke anything good on the way in?
Hey Tony! just one of the normal morning rotation smoked. Gurkha park Ave. you smoke anything good last night or this morning?
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Good morning all!
Good morning, Sam. Smoke anything good on the way in?
Hey Tony! just one of the normal morning rotation smoked. Gurkha park Ave. you smoke anything good last night or this morning?
I smoked a Tatuaje The Michael from the Halloween series. Very nice full bodied stick.
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Sorry for the delays in posting. Tons of in-person meetings today.
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Good morning all!
Good morning, Sam. Smoke anything good on the way in?
Hey Tony! just one of the normal morning rotation smoked. Gurkha park Ave. you smoke anything good last night or this morning?
That's one Gurkha I will smoke periodically. Must be the AJF touch.
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mowing done. buggy out.
Shower time, then a cigar. :D
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Wow, Quarterly Communication meeting, Ribbon Cutting for new facility, Free lunch and cake, and almost time to head to the airport....day went fast!
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Good morning all!
Good morning, Sam. Smoke anything good on the way in?
Hey Tony! just one of the normal morning rotation smoked. Gurkha park Ave. you smoke anything good last night or this morning?
That's one Gurkha I will smoke periodically. Must be the AJF touch.
It'd be a good reason, they're better than most Gurkhas. Although, using the blind squirrel/nut theory, it stands to reason Gurkha's have a few decent smokes out of the thousand or so they blend.
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Good morning all!
Good morning, Sam. Smoke anything good on the way in?
Hey Tony! just one of the normal morning rotation smoked. Gurkha park Ave. you smoke anything good last night or this morning?
That's one Gurkha I will smoke periodically. Must be the AJF touch.
It'd be a good reason, they're better than most Gurkhas. Although, using the blind squirrel/nut theory, it stands to reason Gurkha's have a few decent smokes out of the thousand or so they blend.
Which is why the triple ligeros sis is offering are in my cart.
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Good morning all!
Good morning, Sam. Smoke anything good on the way in?
Hey Tony! just one of the normal morning rotation smoked. Gurkha park Ave. you smoke anything good last night or this morning?
That's one Gurkha I will smoke periodically. Must be the AJF touch.
It'd be a good reason, they're better than most Gurkhas. Although, using the blind squirrel/nut theory, it stands to reason Gurkha's have a few decent smokes out of the thousand or so they blend.
Which is why the triple ligeros sis is offering are in my cart.
Understandable, good smoke! The Black Dragons and Ancient Warriors aren't bad either imo.
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The G5 Avenger is pretty good as well.
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Good morning all!
Good morning, Sam. Smoke anything good on the way in?
Hey Tony! just one of the normal morning rotation smoked. Gurkha park Ave. you smoke anything good last night or this morning?
That's one Gurkha I will smoke periodically. Must be the AJF touch.
It'd be a good reason, they're better than most Gurkhas. Although, using the blind squirrel/nut theory, it stands to reason Gurkha's have a few decent smokes out of the thousand or so they blend.
Well, being as along with RP they have dozens of different people blend for them, some would work out.
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Wow, page 4 already!
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no pool cleaning, had to pick up a bicycle Mother's Day present for the lady from her son and SIL.
cigar time.
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I'm looking at an Esteban Carreras Chupa Capra for the way home. Don't have too much time but still want to get a cigar in... Courtesy of Scott. I think he might have provided me with yesterday's, The Micheal, also.
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I'm looking at an Esteban Carreras Chupa Capra for the way home. Don't have too much time but still want to get a cigar in... Courtesy of Scott. I think he might have provided me with yesterday's, The Micheal, also.
Nice! never smoked one, enjoy! looking at maybe an HC hababo or a G5
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Looks like the G5 is the winner today.
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I'm looking at an Esteban Carreras Chupa Capra for the way home. Don't have too much time but still want to get a cigar in... Courtesy of Scott. I think he might have provided me with yesterday's, The Micheal, also.
Wound up not even having time for this short smoke. Maybe tonight on the stoop.
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no pool cleaning, had to pick up a bicycle Mother's Day present for the lady from her son and SIL.
cigar time.
Bicycle or tricycle? Don't know why, but I do see stories coming out of this one.
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no pool cleaning, had to pick up a bicycle Mother's Day present for the lady from her son and SIL.
cigar time.
Bicycle or tricycle? Don't know why, but I do see stories coming out of this one.
Is that son and son-in-law? No judgement.
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After today....definite cigar for the drive from the airport.. if I ever get there.
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After today....definite cigar for the drive from the airport.. if I ever get there.
Couldn't manage a picture without being obvious. A transvestite sat across the bar from me last night. Wouldn't have minded if he was at least attractive...about 6'3", big arms...ans makeup looked like paint.
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I'm looking at an Esteban Carreras Chupa Capra for the way home. Don't have too much time but still want to get a cigar in... Courtesy of Scott. I think he might have provided me with yesterday's, The Micheal, also.
Wound up not even having time for this short smoke. Maybe tonight on the stoop.
It started pouring here. I thought possible thunder storms AFTER 10. Sheesh.
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I'm looking at an Esteban Carreras Chupa Capra for the way home. Don't have too much time but still want to get a cigar in... Courtesy of Scott. I think he might have provided me with yesterday's, The Micheal, also.
Wound up not even having time for this short smoke. Maybe tonight on the stoop.
It started pouring here. I thought possible thunder storms AFTER 10. Sheesh.
Pirats Gold
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I'm looking at an Esteban Carreras Chupa Capra for the way home. Don't have too much time but still want to get a cigar in... Courtesy of Scott. I think he might have provided me with yesterday's, The Micheal, also.
Wound up not even having time for this short smoke. Maybe tonight on the stoop.
It started pouring here. I thought possible thunder storms AFTER 10. Sheesh.
Pirats Gold
Weather is never THAT bad.
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I'm looking at an Esteban Carreras Chupa Capra for the way home. Don't have too much time but still want to get a cigar in... Courtesy of Scott. I think he might have provided me with yesterday's, The Micheal, also.
Wound up not even having time for this short smoke. Maybe tonight on the stoop.
It started pouring here. I thought possible thunder storms AFTER 10. Sheesh.
Pirats Gold
Although I used to happily smoke those and other Reyes cigars.
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Well shit, somebody's gotta get us to the next page.