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Title: 4/21/2024
Post by: CigarBanter on April 21, 2024, 12:15:26 AM
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!
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 08:44:58 AM
Another fast start today!
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 08:46:23 AM
Going out to breakfast shortly with the gang.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 08:49:09 AM
From CI:

Camacho Corojo Robusto
(5.0"x50)Pack of 5
| MSRP: $9.25 per cigar

In Stock
4.55 out of 5
BUY 5+ CIGARS
$4.50
per cigar
$22.50 total price
Save 51%
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 09:14:22 AM
Cigar.com:

Door #1 - Punch Rare Corojo Magnum (Robusto) (5.2"x54) - 10 / $39.99
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 09:15:07 AM
Cigar.com:

Door #2 - Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Terra Nova (Robusto) (5.0"x50) - 10 / $39.99
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 09:15:55 AM
Cigar.com:

Door #3 - Drew Estate Tabak Especial Ltd. Red Eye (Robusto) (4.5"x54) - 10 / $49.99
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 09:18:16 AM
Going out to breakfast shortly with the gang.
Have fun, my friend.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 09:19:17 AM
From CI:

Camacho Corojo Robusto
(5.0"x50)Pack of 5
| MSRP: $9.25 per cigar

In Stock
4.55 out of 5
BUY 5+ CIGARS
$4.50
per cigar
$22.50 total price
Save 51%
Didn't realize CI was doing the door thing, like they usually do on Fridays.

I'll have to take over where Dave left off...
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 09:22:17 AM
JoeCigar:

Door #2 - Camacho Connecticut Robusto (5.0"x50) - 5 / $22.50
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 09:22:51 AM
JoeCigar:

Door #3 - Camacho Ecuador Robusto (5.0"x50) - 5 / $22.50
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 10:02:34 AM
Morning, boyos. Have to drop the oldest off at the movies, so while I'm there, gonna finally see Ghostbusters.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 10:04:20 AM
Morning, boyos. Have to drop the oldest off at the movies, so while I'm there, gonna finally see Ghostbusters.
By yourself? I'm jealous.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 10:31:30 AM
Going out to breakfast shortly with the gang.
Have fun, my friend.
Fun time.  And they even let me get the check!  ::)

Son and GF will be heading out shortly (they were staying at Julia's)
Driving daughter and friend to the airport this evening.  Cooper and Figment are going to miss each other and mope.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 10:34:30 AM
Guess I must be on an AI determined cigar feed...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/what-do-cigars-taste-like-dissecting-a-flavorful-experience/ar-BB1jZYw2?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=6861dd82b9e14d27b466ae110c7e5c4c&ei=12
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 10:47:07 AM
Morning, boyos. Have to drop the oldest off at the movies, so while I'm there, gonna finally see Ghostbusters.
By yourself? I'm jealous.
Yes, sir.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 10:48:17 AM
Going out to breakfast shortly with the gang.
Have fun, my friend.
Fun time.  And they even let me get the check!  ::)

Son and GF will be heading out shortly (they were staying at Julia's)
Driving daughter and friend to the airport this evening.  Cooper and Figment are going to miss each other and mope.
You paid the check?
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 10:48:19 AM
Today is Sunday, April 21, the 112th day of 2024.
There are 254 days left in the year.



Today’s Highlight in History:

On April 21, 2016, Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times, was found dead at his home in suburban Minneapolis; he was 57.


On this date:

15 people suffer minor injuries in tram accident at Universal Studios theme park in Los Angeles


In 1649, the Maryland Toleration Act, providing for freedom of worship for all Christians, was passed by the Maryland assembly.

In 1836, an army of Texans led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexicans at San Jacinto, assuring Texas independence.

In 1910, author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, died in Redding, Connecticut, at age 74.

In 1926, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II was born in Mayfair, London; she was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and the Queen Mother.

In 1930, fire broke out inside the overcrowded Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, killing 332 inmates.


In 1975, with Communist forces closing in, South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu resigned after nearly 10 years in office and fled the country.

In 1976, clinical trials of the swine flu vaccine began in Washington, D.C.

In 1980, Rosie Ruiz was the first woman to cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon; however, she was later exposed as a fraud. (Canadian Jacqueline Gareau was named the actual winner of the women’s race.)

In 1998, astronomers announced in Washington that they had discovered possible signs of a new family of planets orbiting a star 220 light-years away, the clearest evidence to date of worlds forming beyond our solar system.

In 2012, Charles W. “Chuck” Colson described as the “evil genius” of the Nixon administration who served seven months in prison for a Watergate-related conviction, then spent the next 35 years ministering to prison inmates, died at age 80.

Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after wildfire amplifies housing crisis
In 2013, Joe Scarborough, a 50-year-old self-employed electrical contractor, rolled the first 900 series in Professional Bowlers Association history — three straight perfect games.

In 2015, an Egyptian criminal court sentenced ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to 20 years in prison over the killing of protesters in 2012. (Morsi collapsed and died during trial on espionage charges in June 2019.)

In 2018, actor Verne Troyer, best known for his role as “Mini-Me” in the “Austin Powers” movies, died at age of 49.

In 2020, researchers reported that a malaria drug that had been widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the coronavirus showed no benefit in a large study of its use in U.S. veterans hospitals.

In 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the battle for the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, even as he ordered his troops not to take the risk of storming the giant steel plant where the last Ukrainian defenders were holed up.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 10:49:08 AM
Accidentally clicked the wrong box on my second guess. Took me a minute to figure out why I got it wrong, since I was sure it was right. 😆

Connections
Puzzle #315
🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟨🟪🟨🟨
🟨🟨🟨🟨
🟦🟦🟦🟦
🟪🟪🟪🟪
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 10:50:41 AM
Going out to breakfast shortly with the gang.
Have fun, my friend.
Fun time.  And they even let me get the check!  ::)

Son and GF will be heading out shortly (they were staying at Julia's)
Driving daughter and friend to the airport this evening.  Cooper and Figment are going to miss each other and mope.
I'm sure it's nice to have a pal around. But I'm not getting another one.

I thought Christopher lived close by. Did he move?
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 10:51:56 AM
Today’s Birthdays:

Actor-comedian-writer Elaine May is 92.
Anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean is 85.
Singer-musician Iggy Pop is 77.
Actor Patti LuPone is 75.
Actor Tony Danza is 73.
Actor James Morrison is 70.
Actor Andie MacDowell is 66.
Rock singer Robert Smith (The Cure) is 65.
Rock musician Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 65.
Actor-director John Cameron Mitchell is 61.
Rapper Michael Franti (Spearhead) is 58.
Actor Leslie Silva is 56.
Actor Toby Stephens is 55.
Rock singer-musician Glen Hansard (The Frames) is 54.
Actor Rob Riggle is 54.
Comedian Nicole Sullivan is 54.
Football player-turned-actor Brian White is 51.
Olympic gold medal pairs figure skater Jamie Sale (sah-LAY’) is 47.
Rock musician Dave Brenner (Theory of a Deadman) is 46.
Actor James McAvoy is 45.
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo is 44.
Actor Terrence J is 42.
Actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw is 41.
Actor Christoph Sanders is 36.
Actor Frank Dillane is 33.
Rock singer Sydney Sierota (Echosmith) is 27.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 10:52:15 AM
Today's Over/Under is 6
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 10:55:32 AM
Took a bit to figure out this category.

Strands #49
“That’s life!”
🔵🔵🔵🔵
🔵🟡🔵🔵
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 10:56:20 AM
Today's Over/Under is 6
7
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 11:16:23 AM
Today's Over/Under is 6
Nailed it. Six.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 12:25:14 PM
That was too close. I thought I was cooked. I chose the correct word out of two at the last moment.

Wordle 1,037 6/6

⬛🟨⬛⬛⬛
⬛⬛⬛⬛🟨
⬛🟨🟨⬛⬛
🟨🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 12:27:25 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 12:30:49 PM
Going out to breakfast shortly with the gang.
Have fun, my friend.
Fun time.  And they even let me get the check!  ::)

Son and GF will be heading out shortly (they were staying at Julia's)
Driving daughter and friend to the airport this evening.  Cooper and Figment are going to miss each other and mope.
I'm sure it's nice to have a pal around. But I'm not getting another one.

I thought Christopher lived close by. Did he move?
About 40 min. away in Greenville.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 12:32:58 PM
Going out to breakfast shortly with the gang.
Have fun, my friend.
Fun time.  And they even let me get the check!  ::)

Son and GF will be heading out shortly (they were staying at Julia's)
Driving daughter and friend to the airport this evening.  Cooper and Figment are going to miss each other and mope.
I'm sure it's nice to have a pal around. But I'm not getting another one.

I thought Christopher lived close by. Did he move?
About 40 min. away in Greenville.
That's not too bad.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 12:43:56 PM
Hmmm....

Connections
Puzzle #315
🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟨🟨🟨🟨
🟦🟦🟦🟦
🟪🟪🟪🟪
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 01:26:55 PM
Guessed the wrong letter...

Wordle 1,037 X/6

🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛
⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 01:27:40 PM
But got us to page 3.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: Travellin Dave on April 21, 2024, 01:28:12 PM
and...
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 01:34:30 PM
Back from the movie. Quite enjoyable.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 03:45:13 PM
Guessed the wrong letter...

Wordle 1,037 X/6

🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛
⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩

That was a tough one. A streak breaker, for sure.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 03:47:41 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Baseball was won 6-0. Played all 7 innings. Got to soccer 8 minutes late but no big deal. Actual game start isn't for 15 more minutes. Thinking of taking the boys to Friendly's after the game.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 03:55:41 PM
Had me nervous at the end.

Wordle 1,037 6/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 03:56:12 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Baseball was won 6-0. Played all 7 innings. Got to soccer 8 minutes late but no big deal. Actual game start isn't for 15 more minutes. Thinking of taking the boys to Friendly's after the game.
I wanna go too!
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 04:48:20 PM
Had me nervous at the end.

Wordle 1,037 6/6*

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Same.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 04:49:17 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Baseball was won 6-0. Played all 7 innings. Got to soccer 8 minutes late but no big deal. Actual game start isn't for 15 more minutes. Thinking of taking the boys to Friendly's after the game.
We're up 2-0 at the half. Not playing great though and the refs suck.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 05:37:07 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Baseball was won 6-0. Played all 7 innings. Got to soccer 8 minutes late but no big deal. Actual game start isn't for 15 more minutes. Thinking of taking the boys to Friendly's after the game.
We're up 2-0 at the half. Not playing great though and the refs suck.
We won 2-1. We played even poorer in the second half. Oh well, a win is a win.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 06:12:56 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Baseball was won 6-0. Played all 7 innings. Got to soccer 8 minutes late but no big deal. Actual game start isn't for 15 more minutes. Thinking of taking the boys to Friendly's after the game.
We're up 2-0 at the half. Not playing great though and the refs suck.
We won 2-1. We played even poorer in the second half. Oh well, a win is a win.
Amen. Blowouts are fun, but gutting out a close one may be even better.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 06:18:38 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Baseball was won 6-0. Played all 7 innings. Got to soccer 8 minutes late but no big deal. Actual game start isn't for 15 more minutes. Thinking of taking the boys to Friendly's after the game.
We're up 2-0 at the half. Not playing great though and the refs suck.
We won 2-1. We played even poorer in the second half. Oh well, a win is a win.
Amen. Blowouts are fun, but gutting out a close one may be even better.
True, when it's a good game. In this case the two teams played like shit.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 07:28:28 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Baseball was won 6-0. Played all 7 innings. Got to soccer 8 minutes late but no big deal. Actual game start isn't for 15 more minutes. Thinking of taking the boys to Friendly's after the game.
We're up 2-0 at the half. Not playing great though and the refs suck.
We won 2-1. We played even poorer in the second half. Oh well, a win is a win.
Amen. Blowouts are fun, but gutting out a close one may be even better.
True, when it's a good game. In this case the two teams played like shit.
At least they got some exercise? Lol
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 07:44:11 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Baseball was won 6-0. Played all 7 innings. Got to soccer 8 minutes late but no big deal. Actual game start isn't for 15 more minutes. Thinking of taking the boys to Friendly's after the game.
We're up 2-0 at the half. Not playing great though and the refs suck.
We won 2-1. We played even poorer in the second half. Oh well, a win is a win.
Amen. Blowouts are fun, but gutting out a close one may be even better.
True, when it's a good game. In this case the two teams played like shit.
At least they got some exercise? Lol
You're always the optimist.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 08:35:43 PM
We have baseball now, followed by soccer. The next game will be played 30 minutes away. It's gonna be close with a dog feeding and walking in between.
Baseball was won 6-0. Played all 7 innings. Got to soccer 8 minutes late but no big deal. Actual game start isn't for 15 more minutes. Thinking of taking the boys to Friendly's after the game.
We're up 2-0 at the half. Not playing great though and the refs suck.
We won 2-1. We played even poorer in the second half. Oh well, a win is a win.
Amen. Blowouts are fun, but gutting out a close one may be even better.
True, when it's a good game. In this case the two teams played like shit.
At least they got some exercise? Lol
You're always the optimist.
In most situations, I try.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 08:45:08 PM
That's interesting. I just learned that the very first Wordle on 6/19/2021 was, CIGAR. That must be why we love the game and post about it every day.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 08:49:52 PM
Connections
Puzzle #315
🟨🟨🟨🟨
🟦🟦🟦🟦
🟪🟪🟪🟪
🟩🟩🟩🟩
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 09:11:03 PM
Camacho Ecuador

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240422/c6f855926a2a0dbf3364b20ee4767990.jpg)
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 09:11:59 PM
That's interesting. I just learned that the very first Wordle on 6/19/2021 was, CIGAR. That must be why we love the game and post about it every day.
Very interesting, indeed. Makes sense to me.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 09:43:19 PM
Camacho Ecuador

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240422/c6f855926a2a0dbf3364b20ee4767990.jpg)
Did you spend more than $4.50 for that? CI has some for you.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: LuvTooGolf on April 21, 2024, 09:58:22 PM
Camacho Ecuador

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240422/c6f855926a2a0dbf3364b20ee4767990.jpg)
Did you spend more than $4.50 for that? CI has some for you.
CNS. The Place has them for the same price, but they don't charge me any taxes, so they come out significantly cheaper there. I may have to get another 10er.
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 10:46:48 PM
Strands #49
“That’s life!”
🔵🔵🔵🔵
🔵🟡🔵🔵
Title: Re: 4/21/2024
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on April 21, 2024, 11:27:52 PM
Where's ClemsonDave with his last cigar of the day?