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Title: 12/29/2019
Post by: CigarBanter on December 29, 2019, 12:00:23 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: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 12:27:09 AM
I would say its Laranja time!
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 12:28:14 AM
Whew!  Not as pretty, not as dominant, but I'll take it.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 04:19:51 AM
Whew!  Not as pretty, not as dominant, but I'll take it.
A win is a win.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: FloridaDean on December 29, 2019, 07:50:10 AM
going to be great having no real favorite for LSU vs Clemson.
how do you root for both?
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: FloridaDean on December 29, 2019, 09:20:09 AM
Oliva O maduro and coffee before I start on my January 2020 bills.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 09:26:03 AM
going to be great having no real favorite for LSU vs Clemson.
how do you root for both?
Just sit back and hope for an entertaining game.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 09:27:18 AM
Starting with a Charter Oak this morning.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 09:31:08 AM
Oliva O maduro and coffee before I start on my January 2020 bills.
Good morning, Dean.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 09:31:43 AM
Starting with a Charter Oak this morning.
Good morning to you too,  Dave.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 09:32:18 AM
going to be great having no real favorite for LSU vs Clemson.
how do you root for both?
I however do have a favorite...
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 09:32:38 AM
going to be great having no real favorite for LSU vs Clemson.
how do you root for both?
I however do have a favorite...
I figured as much.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 09:32:39 AM
Morning Dean and Tony.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 09:34:39 AM
Today is Sunday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2019. There are two days left in the year.


Today’s Highlight in History:
On Dec. 29, 1845, Texas was admitted as the 28th state.

On this date:
In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II.
In 1812, during the War of 1812, the American frigate USS Constitution engaged and severely damaged the British frigate HMS Java off Brazil.
In 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as an estimated 300 Sioux Indians were killed by U.S. troops sent to disarm them.
In 1939, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara, was released by RKO Radio Pictures.
In 1940, during World War II, Germany dropped incendiary bombs on London, setting off what came to be known as “The Second Great Fire of London.”
In 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, crashed into the Florida Everglades near Miami International Airport, killing 101 of the 176 people aboard.

In 1975, a bomb exploded in the main terminal of New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing 11 people (it’s never been determined who was responsible).
In 1978, during the Gator Bowl, Ohio State University coach Woody Hayes punched Clemson player Charlie Bauman, who’d intercepted an Ohio State pass. (Hayes was fired by Ohio State the next day.)
In 1986, former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan died in Sussex, England, at age 92.

In 1989, dissident and playwright Vaclav Havel (VAHTS’-lahv HAH’-vel) assumed the presidency of Czechoslovakia.
In 1992, the United States and Russia announced agreement on a nuclear arms reduction treaty.
In 2006, word reached the United States of the execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein (because of the time difference, it was the morning of Dec. 30 in Iraq when the hanging took place). In a statement, President George W. Bush called Saddam’s execution an important milestone on Iraq’s road to democracy.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 09:35:50 AM
Ten years ago: Brushing aside international appeals, China executed British drug smuggler Akmal Shaikh (AHK’-mahl shayk), who relatives said was mentally unstable and unwittingly lured into crime; it was China’s first execution of a European citizen in nearly 60 years. Mexico City enacted Latin America’s first law recognizing gay marriage and said it hoped to attract same-sex couples from around the world.


Five years ago: President Barack Obama, in an NPR interview, issued a warning to congressional Republicans set to take control of both houses of Congress, saying he had a veto pen, and would not be afraid to use it. A man with a lengthy criminal record killed six adults and two young children before taking his own life in Edmonton, Alberta.


One year ago: President Donald Trump said the two Guatemalan children who had died in U.S. custody had been “very sick” when they arrived; immigration authorities had said both children passed initial health checks. Top-ranked Alabama beat No. 4 Oklahoma 45-34 at the Orange Bowl in Florida, reaching the national championship game against Clemson, which beat Notre Dame 30-3 in the Cotton Bowl.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 09:39:25 AM
Today’s Birthdays:

Country singer Rose Lee Maphis is 97.
Actress Inga Swenson is 87.
ABC newscaster Tom Jarriel is 85.
Actress Barbara Steele is 82.
Actor Jon Voight is 81.
Country singer Ed Bruce is 80.
Singer Marianne Faithfull is 73.
Hall of Fame Jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. is 73.
Actor Ted Danson is 72.
Singer-actress Yvonne Elliman is 68.
The president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, is 66.
Actress Patricia Clarkson is 60.
Comedian Paula Poundstone is 60.
Rock singer-musician Jim Reid (The Jesus and Mary Chain) is 58.
Actor Michael Cudlitz is 55.
Rock singer Dexter Holland (The Offspring) is 54.
Actor-comedian Mystro Clark is 53.
Actor Jason Gould is 53.
News anchor Ashleigh Banfield is 52.
Movie director Lilly Wachowski is 52.
Actress Jennifer Ehle is 50.
Actor Patrick Fischler is 50.
Rock singer-musician Glen Phillips is 49.
Actor Kevin Weisman is 49.
Actor Jude Law is 47.
Actress Maria Dizzia is 45.
Actor Mekhi Phifer (mih-KY’ FY’-fuhr) is 45.
Actor Shawn Hatosy is 44.
Actress Katherine Moennig is 42.
Actor Diego Luna is 40.
Actress Alison Brie is 37.
Country singer Jessica Andrews is 36.
Actor Iain de Caestecker is 32.
Actress Jane Levy is 30.
Singer-actor-dancer Ross Lynch is 24.
Rock musician Danny Wagner is 21.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 09:40:05 AM
Thought for Today: “Sin cannot be undone, only forgiven.” [–] Igor Stravinsky, Russian-born composer (1882-1971).
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 09:41:50 AM
Thought for Today: “Sin cannot be undone, only forgiven.” [–] Igor Stravinsky, Russian-born composer (1882-1971).
Appropriate for a Sunday.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: FloridaDean on December 29, 2019, 09:43:25 AM
good morning Tony and Dave.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: bluecollar on December 29, 2019, 10:19:47 AM
Whew!  Not as pretty, not as dominant, but I'll take it.
Congrats Dave. I fell asleep when it was 13-0. I have sports center waiting for highlights
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: FloridaDean on December 29, 2019, 10:20:00 AM
Oliva O maduro and coffee before I start on my January 2020 bills.
January is a HUNGRY month.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: bluecollar on December 29, 2019, 10:27:22 AM
Steelers have to win and need help to get in for Tony.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 10:37:52 AM
Whew!  Not as pretty, not as dominant, but I'll take it.
Congrats Dave. I fell asleep when it was 13-0. I have sports center waiting for highlights
Things did not look good at that point for sure.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 10:38:46 AM
Steelers have to win and need help to get in for Tony.
Once they lost to the Jets, I was demoralized. They had plenty of opportunities to do it on their own. When they have to depend on others to get them into the playoffs, what real chance do they have?

Good morning, Rick.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 10:38:59 AM
El Centurion offered up on the Sis.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: FloridaDean on December 29, 2019, 10:40:53 AM
good morning Rick.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: bluecollar on December 29, 2019, 11:04:05 AM
Good morning Tony, Dave and, Dean. I slept in late just had breakfast.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 11:07:57 AM
Good morning Tony, Dave and, Dean. I slept in late just had breakfast.
Enjoy your sleeping in. It'll be back to the grind before too long.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: FloridaDean on December 29, 2019, 11:20:27 AM
Good morning Tony, Dave and, Dean. I slept in late just had breakfast.
Enjoy your sleeping in. It'll be back to the grind before too long.

talk about ruining a mood.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Threebean on December 29, 2019, 12:09:31 PM
I would say its Laranja time!
Indeed.  That game lived up to expectations.   Congrats. 
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Threebean on December 29, 2019, 12:09:46 PM
Good morning Tony, Dave and, Dean. I slept in late just had breakfast.
Enjoy your sleeping in. It'll be back to the grind before too long.

talk about ruining a mood.
TWSS
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Oyam18 on December 29, 2019, 12:10:45 PM

I like it!
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 12:25:51 PM

I like it!
Hi David. That is indeed a nice smoke. Had one the last time I visited Famous.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 12:26:31 PM
Good morning Tony, Dave and, Dean. I slept in late just had breakfast.
Enjoy your sleeping in. It'll be back to the grind before too long.

talk about ruining a mood.
I have a knack for it.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: bluecollar on December 29, 2019, 12:57:52 PM
Wet, rainy, and in the low 40's for the Bills game. I started the day with an Aganorsa Connecticut. Too much Starbucks (gasoline)....
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Oyam18 on December 29, 2019, 01:54:29 PM

I like it!
Hi David. That is indeed a nice smoke. Had one the last time I visited Famous.
indeed
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 02:26:33 PM
Wet, rainy, and in the low 40's for the Bills game. I started the day with an Aganorsa Connecticut. Too much Starbucks (gasoline)....
The cigar or coffee?
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Threebean on December 29, 2019, 03:50:30 PM
Breaking the long cigar fast with an appropriate stick. 
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191229/e40d8d1a75133fc9219b05bd0eed3e3b.jpg)
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 03:59:58 PM
Those damn Jets really know how to screw things up.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 04:00:19 PM
Breaking the long cigar fast with an appropriate stick. 
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191229/e40d8d1a75133fc9219b05bd0eed3e3b.jpg)
I hope it was everything you wanted it to be.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: bluecollar on December 29, 2019, 04:19:40 PM
Those damn Jets really know how to screw things up.
Bills played most of their backups. I'm more pissed New England grabbed the 2 seed.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: bluecollar on December 29, 2019, 04:21:11 PM
Wet, rainy, and in the low 40's for the Bills game. I started the day with an Aganorsa Connecticut. Too much Starbucks (gasoline)....
The cigar or coffee?
Coffee. Only Dean can drink all day and be immune to the stuff.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: bluecollar on December 29, 2019, 04:22:02 PM
Breaking the long cigar fast with an appropriate stick. 
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191229/e40d8d1a75133fc9219b05bd0eed3e3b.jpg)
I hope it was everything you wanted it to be.
I hope it hit all the right spots.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: bluecollar on December 29, 2019, 04:34:47 PM
I was wrong thankfully. Patriots fell to no 3 no 1st round bye.
Bills play Houston
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: bluecollar on December 29, 2019, 04:48:22 PM
Nice little mid day smoke(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191229/e5224b44c7a8c946df23cd4a12c55172.jpg)
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 04:59:55 PM
Wet, rainy, and in the low 40's for the Bills game. I started the day with an Aganorsa Connecticut. Too much Starbucks (gasoline)....
The cigar or coffee?
Coffee. Only Dean can drink all day and be immune to the stuff.
Nicotine will kick my ass but I have no issues with caffeine... So far. Pretty much can drink it all day right up to when I'm gonna head to bed.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 29, 2019, 05:01:25 PM
Nice little mid day smoke(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191229/e5224b44c7a8c946df23cd4a12c55172.jpg)
That's a good cigar. Been seeing some nice ones to round out the year.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Threebean on December 29, 2019, 07:27:24 PM
Breaking the long cigar fast with an appropriate stick. 
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191229/e40d8d1a75133fc9219b05bd0eed3e3b.jpg)
I hope it was everything you wanted it to be.
TWHS
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Threebean on December 29, 2019, 07:28:07 PM
Breaking the long cigar fast with an appropriate stick. 
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191229/e40d8d1a75133fc9219b05bd0eed3e3b.jpg)
I hope it was everything you wanted it to be.
I hope it hit all the right spots.
Yes indeed. One of my favorites. 
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 08:52:07 PM
Wet, rainy, and in the low 40's for the Bills game. I started the day with an Aganorsa Connecticut. Too much Starbucks (gasoline)....
The cigar or coffee?
Coffee. Only Dean can drink all day and be immune to the stuff.
Nicotine will kick my ass but I have no issues with caffeine... So far. Pretty much can drink it all day right up to when I'm gonna head to bed.
Same for me. Having a cup with cigar now and will have another before long.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 08:54:27 PM
Breaking the long cigar fast with an appropriate stick. 
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191229/e40d8d1a75133fc9219b05bd0eed3e3b.jpg)
There ya go. Fine choice!  Had mine last night.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 08:55:53 PM
Had to take my jacket off sitting out this evening...sheesh!
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 08:57:33 PM
Southern Draw Kudzu and coffee.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Threebean on December 29, 2019, 10:07:50 PM
Southern Draw Kudzu and coffee.
Nice photo.  Amazing purple glow at the burn line. 
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 29, 2019, 11:25:41 PM
Southern Draw Kudzu and coffee.
Nice photo.  Amazing purple glow at the burn line.
My artistic contribution  for the evening.
Title: Re: 12/29/2019
Post by: sfish on December 29, 2019, 11:43:43 PM
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