Post by: CigarBanter on December 26, 2017, 12:00:44 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 26, 2017, 06:27:29 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 07:45:57 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 07:47:02 AM
Today's Highlight in History:
On Dec. 26, 1947, heavy snow blanketed the Northeast, burying New York City under 26.4 inches of snow in 16 hours; the severe weather was blamed for some 80 deaths.
On this date:
In 1776, British forces suffered a major defeat in the Battle of Trenton during the Revolutionary War.
In 1799, former President George Washington was eulogized by Col. Henry Lee as "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
In 1865, James H. Nason of Franklin, Massachusetts, received a patent for "an improved coffee percolator."
In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African-American boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he defeated Canadian Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia.
In 1917, during World War I, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation authorizing the government to take over operation of the nation's railroads.
In 1944, during the World War II Battle of the Bulge, the embattled U.S. 101st Airborne Division in Bastogne, Belgium, was relieved by units of the 4th Armored Division. Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie" was first performed at the Civic Theatre in Chicago.
In 1967, "Magical Mystery Tour," the Beatles' poorly received TV special, was broadcast (in black and white) on BBC1.
In 1972, the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman, died in Kansas City, Missouri, at age 88.
In 1980, Iranian television footage was broadcast in the United States, showing a dozen of the American hostages sending messages to their families.
In 1996, 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey was found beaten and strangled in the basement of her family's home in Boulder, Colorado. (To date, the slaying remains unsolved.)
In 2004, more than 230,000 people, mostly in southern Asia, were killed by a 100-foot-high tsunami triggered by a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean.
In 2006, former President Gerald R. Ford died in Rancho Mirage, California, at age 93.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 07:48:28 AM
Five years ago: Toyota Motor Corp. said it had reached a settlement worth more than $1 billion in a case involving unintended acceleration problems in its vehicles. Old-guard veteran Shinzo Abe took office as Japan's prime minister. Gerry Anderson, 83, British puppetry pioneer and creator of the sci-fi TV show "Thunderbirds," died near Oxfordshire, England. Soul singer Fontella Bass, 72, died in St. Louis.
One year ago: President-elect Donald Trump and President Barack Obama traded competing claims about who would have won had the presidential election been a contest between the two of them; Obama suggested in a podcast he still held enough sway over the coalition of voters that elected him twice to get them to vote for him once again while Trump tweeted: "He should say that but I say NO WAY!" Star gymnast Simone Biles was voted AP Female Athlete of the Year after her golden run at Rio Olympics.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 07:48:51 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 07:49:19 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 26, 2017, 08:02:01 AM
No grinding this week. Morning Tony.That's too bad. I think it's time you find someone to grind on.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 26, 2017, 08:04:20 AM
Thought for Today: "Christmas has come and gone, and I - to speak selfishly - am glad of it. The season always gives me the blues in spite of myself, though I manage to get a good deal of pleasure from thinking of the multitudes of happy kids in various parts of the world." - Edwin Arlington Robinson, American poet (1869-1935).I can relate to this one.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 08:13:54 AM
Thanks, but that ain't gonna happen.No grinding this week. Morning Tony.That's too bad. I think it's time you find someone to grind on.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 26, 2017, 09:46:47 AM
Here either.Thanks, but that ain't gonna happen.No grinding this week. Morning Tony.That's too bad. I think it's time you find someone to grind on.
Post by: Threebean on December 26, 2017, 10:02:18 AM
South American Stewardesses. Just sayin'...Thanks, but that ain't gonna happen.No grinding this week. Morning Tony.That's too bad. I think it's time you find someone to grind on.
Post by: Threebean on December 26, 2017, 10:06:45 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 10:28:22 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 10:29:04 AM
Well.....maybe....South American Stewardesses. Just sayin'...Thanks, but that ain't gonna happen.No grinding this week. Morning Tony.That's too bad. I think it's time you find someone to grind on.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 10:29:33 AM
Post by: Threebean on December 26, 2017, 10:43:44 AM
Morning Mr. Bean. Santa good to you?Did OK. Shirts and new watch. How about you?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 26, 2017, 10:44:07 AM
Morning GrinderTony and GrindlessDave.Happy Boxing Day, Mark.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 26, 2017, 10:45:09 AM
I didn't get a kick in the nuts... There's that.Morning Mr. Bean. Santa good to you?Did OK. Shirts and new watch. How about you?
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 10:59:07 AM
Should have said something at the herf. If that's what you were hoping for, we would have obliged.I didn't get a kick in the nuts... There's that.Morning Mr. Bean. Santa good to you?Did OK. Shirts and new watch. How about you?
Post by: Threebean on December 26, 2017, 10:59:07 AM
Sounds furrin. But OK, if you say so.Morning GrinderTony and GrindlessDave.Happy Boxing Day, Mark.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 11:03:53 AM
Let us say that the liquor cabinet is well stocked.Morning Mr. Bean. Santa good to you?Did OK. Shirts and new watch. How about you?
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 11:04:58 AM
Well, yea, but got to be nice to our Canadian neighbors without a wall to protect us.Sounds furrin. But OK, if you say so.Morning GrinderTony and GrindlessDave.Happy Boxing Day, Mark.
Post by: Threebean on December 26, 2017, 11:07:14 AM
Always a plus.Let us say that the liquor cabinet is well stocked.Morning Mr. Bean. Santa good to you?Did OK. Shirts and new watch. How about you?
Post by: Threebean on December 26, 2017, 11:07:26 AM
Indeed, eh?Well, yea, but got to be nice to our Canadian neighbors without a wall to protect us.Sounds furrin. But OK, if you say so.Morning GrinderTony and GrindlessDave.Happy Boxing Day, Mark.
Post by: flip from jersey on December 26, 2017, 11:23:03 AM
a boxed DVD set of the BBC Lord Peter Wimsey DVD's. How did he know what I wanted?
They intercepted packages I bought for myself, and wrapped them(OK I told them they could).
I did get myself a bottle of Dr. McGillicuddy's Menthol Mint schnapps.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 11:42:04 AM
good morning boys, Santa bought just what I wanted, some custom made shirts, andFor medicinal purposes I presume?
a boxed DVD set of the BBC Lord Peter Wimsey DVD's. How did he know what I wanted?
They intercepted packages I bought for myself, and wrapped them(OK I told them they could).
I did get myself a bottle of Dr. McGillicuddy's Menthol Mint schnapps.
Post by: flip from jersey on December 26, 2017, 11:47:40 AM
yes, when I have heartburn, it is excellent over ice. I almost picked up a bottlegood morning boys, Santa bought just what I wanted, some custom made shirts, andFor medicinal purposes I presume?
a boxed DVD set of the BBC Lord Peter Wimsey DVD's. How did he know what I wanted?
They intercepted packages I bought for myself, and wrapped them(OK I told them they could).
I did get myself a bottle of Dr. McGillicuddy's Menthol Mint schnapps.
of Rock & Rye for my cough...
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 11:52:40 AM
Post by: Threebean on December 26, 2017, 12:36:30 PM
Let's just say Ho Ho Ho!(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/oh-my-takei.gif)
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 12:51:32 PM
Always the right size, never goes bad, doesn't take up much space....pretty near the perfect gift!Let's just say Ho Ho Ho!(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/oh-my-takei.gif)
Post by: Threebean on December 26, 2017, 12:55:10 PM
Plus,Always the right size, never goes bad, doesn't take up much space....pretty near the perfect gift!Let's just say Ho Ho Ho!(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/oh-my-takei.gif)
Post by: flip from jersey on December 26, 2017, 01:03:00 PM
Let's just say Ho Ho Ho!Nice!
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 01:35:32 PM
And in this instance, all the better!Plus,Always the right size, never goes bad, doesn't take up much space....pretty near the perfect gift!Let's just say Ho Ho Ho!(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/oh-my-takei.gif)TWSSTNWSS.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 26, 2017, 03:49:48 PM
Post by: flip from jersey on December 26, 2017, 05:02:06 PM
Yowza, what's the opposite of banter?Everybody smoking or drinking?
Post by: Threebean on December 26, 2017, 05:08:30 PM
Actually smoking my azz off today at the office mancave. GoTF toro and knocking out a UC corona viva now. How about you?Yowza, what's the opposite of banter?Everybody smoking or drinking?
Post by: flip from jersey on December 26, 2017, 06:00:28 PM
nothing, I am at the office, office.. no smoking, plus i have been coughing a lot lately.Actually smoking my azz off today at the office mancave. GoTF toro and knocking out a UC corona viva now. How about you?Yowza, what's the opposite of banter?Everybody smoking or drinking?
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 08:19:19 PM
Caused by cigar deprivation.nothing, I am at the office, office.. no smoking, plus i have been coughing a lot lately.Actually smoking my azz off today at the office mancave. GoTF toro and knocking out a UC corona viva now. How about you?Yowza, what's the opposite of banter?Everybody smoking or drinking?
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 09:00:00 PM
Cigar Aficionado # 8 and #25.Actually smoking my azz off today at the office mancave. GoTF toro and knocking out a UC corona viva now. How about you?Yowza, what's the opposite of banter?Everybody smoking or drinking?
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 09:01:16 PM
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 26, 2017, 09:06:55 PM
It’s time for the annual StogieGuys.com roundup of the best cigars we reviewed throughout the past 12 months.
As it is every year, the number of cigars that achieved the coveted five-stogie rating is small: only four in 2017. That’s fitting because the top StogieGuys.com rating signifies the cigars are “tasty, complex” and are “truly an occasion” to smoke. The total also dovetails neatly with the results in recent years. In 2016, for instance, there were also four top-rated smokes, while six made it in 2015 and 2014, and only two in 2013.
On the other hand, many more of 2017’s cigars were close to the top. I counted 22 four-stogie cigars and 16 four-and-a-half-stogie cigars. Again, while the numbers go up and down annually, that’s not far off from previous years. Today we’ll take an alphabetical look at our four-and-a-half stogie candidates with a quote from each review. Later this week, we’ll follow up with the five-stogie rated cigars of 2017.
Aquitaine Knuckle Dragger: “RoMa Craft has built its well-deserved reputation on quality, consistency, and great bang for the buck. The Aquitaine Knuckle Dragger lives up to these virtuous characteristics…”
Davidoff 702 Series 2000: “With a perfect draw, solid ash, and even burn, the cigar delivers wonderful medium-bodied flavors from start to finish.”
Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed Robusto: “Without question, Davidoff’s first box-pressed line is a winner.”
Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition: “…the Rooster is incredibly smooth, balanced, and easy to smoke.”
El Galan Dona Nieves Negra Macho: “This is a flavorful, complex, well-made, balanced smoke at a very fair price.”
E.P. Carrillo Elencos Don Rubino: “After an even light is established, the profile is incredibly full-bodied right from the get-go. The bold, spicy flavors include espresso, black pepper, cayenne heat, and dark cherry.”
Illusione Singulare Phantom (Regular Production): “The new Illusione Phantom is a complex and balanced smoke…”
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition 2017: “Fans of Connecticut Broadleaf cigars will want to seek this one out, even if the price means it will probably be only an occasional indulgence.”
Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 Churchill: “… undoubtedly full-bodied, strong, and spicy. But to write it off as a mere heavy-handed powerbomb would be to miss the excellent, balanced flavors that comprise the profile.”
Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015 LC50: “The overall impression is one of a well-balanced, medium-bodied, spice-forward smoke with some Cubanesque, old-school personality.”
L’Atelier Imports La Mission 1999: “…La Mission 1999 may be the best L’Atelier to date. I would even encourage those who are typically put off by San Andrés (I know you’re out there) to give this standout specimen a try.”
Padrón Serie 1964 Prototype Maduro (Smoke Inn Exclusive): “I don’t think I’m going to surprise anyone when I say the Padrón Serie 1964 Prototype Maduro is a terrific smoke. It’s a compact, concentrated iteration of a blend we all know and love that delivers exactly as expected.”
Padrón Serie 1964 Prototype Natural (Smoke Inn Exclusive): “Once lit, nutty, creamy pre-light notes transition to a complex, well-balanced profile of oak, almond, sharp cedar spice, and vanilla. Background notes of powdery cocoa and cream help add balance.”
Sobremesa Elegante en Cedros: “Flavors include cocoa, cedar, café au lait, baking spices, creamy caramel, and white pepper. Balanced, harmonious, and delicious.”
Tatuaje Black Petit Lancero: “This classic-tasting, medium-bodied cigar scores very well due to its ample complexity and harmonious balance.”
Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf Collection Especiales (Laguito No. 2): “All told, this is a wonderful, balanced, satisfying cigar that commands your attention from light to nub.”