Post by: CigarBanter on August 04, 2018, 12:01:51 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 05:36:56 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 05:56:24 AM
August 4, 2018 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY MEAD DAY NATIONAL COAST GUARD DAY NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY NATIONAL MUSTARD DAYHmmm, I'll try to squeeze in as many of those as I can but it won't be easy...
Good morning, SCDave#1.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 05:57:03 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 04, 2018, 07:22:40 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 04, 2018, 07:30:05 AM
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 4, 1944, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank was arrested with her sister, parents and four others by the Gestapo after hiding for two years inside a building in Amsterdam. (Anne and her sister, Margot, died at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.)
On this date:
In 1735, a jury found John Peter Zenger of the New York Weekly Journal not guilty of committing seditious libel against the colonial governor of New York, William Cosby.
In 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard had its beginnings as President George Washington signed a measure authorizing a group of revenue cutters to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling.
In 1830, plans for the city of Chicago were laid out.
In 1892, businessman Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were axed to death in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Lizzie Borden, Andrew's daughter from a previous marriage, was accused of the killings, but acquitted at trial.
In 1914, Britain declared war on Germany for invading Belgium; the United States proclaimed its neutrality in the mushrooming world conflict.
In 1936, Jesse Owens of the U.S. won the second of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics as he prevailed in the long jump over German Luz Long, who was the first to congratulate him.
In 1964, the bodies of missing civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney were found buried in an earthen dam in Mississippi.
In 1972, Arthur Bremer was convicted and sentenced in Upper Marlboro, Md., to 63 years in prison for his attempt on the life of Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace (the sentence was later reduced to 53 years; Bremer was released from prison in 2007).
In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed a measure establishing the Department of Energy.
In 1987, the Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 to abolish the Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and television stations to present balanced coverage of controversial issues.
In 1993, a federal judge sentenced Los Angeles police officers Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell to 2 1/2 years in prison for violating Rodney King's civil rights.
In 2009, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pardoned American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee for entering the country illegally and ordered their release during a surprise visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 04, 2018, 07:31:12 AM
Five years ago: Security forces closed roads, put up extra blast walls and increased patrols near some of the more than 20 U.S. diplomatic missions in the Muslim world that Washington had ordered closed for the weekend following warnings of a possible al-Qaida attack. Missy Franklin claimed her record sixth gold medal on the final day of the world championships in Barcelona, becoming the most successful female swimmer ever at a world meet. American Stacy Lewis won the Women's British Open, finishing with a pair of birdies and closing with an even-par 72. Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Donovan, 89, died in Baltimore.
One year ago: Former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli, who became notorious for a price-gouging scandal, was convicted on federal charges that he deceived investors in a pair of failed hedge funds. (Shkreli was sentenced months later to seven years in prison.) President Donald Trump left Washington for a 2 ½ week trip to his private golf club in central New Jersey and his home at New York City's Trump Tower; the president described it as a "working vacation." The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3 percent, matching the 16-year low that had been recorded in May, as employers added 209,000 jobs.
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 04, 2018, 07:36:16 AM
Actress-singer Tina Cole is 75.
Actor-comedian Richard Belzer is 74.
Football Hall of Famer John Riggins is 69.
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is 63.
Actor-screenwriter Billy Bob Thornton is 63.
Actress Kym Karath (Film: "The Sound of Music") is 60.
Hall of Fame track star Mary Decker Slaney is 60.
Actress Lauren Tom is 59.
Former President Barack Obama is 57.
Producer Michael Gelman (TV: "Live with Kelly & Ryan") is 57.
Retired MLB All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens is 56.
Actress Crystal Chappell is 53.
Author Dennis Lehane is 53.
Rock musician Rob Cieka (Boo Radleys) is 50.
Actor Daniel Dae Kim is 50.
Actor Michael DeLuise is 49.
Race car driver Jeff Gordon is 47.
Rapper-actress Yo-Yo is 47.
Country singer Jon Nicholson is 45.
Rhythm-and-blues singer-actor Marques (MAR'-kus) Houston is 37.
Britain's Duchess of Sussex, the former actress Meghan Markle, is 37.
Actress Abigail Spencer is 37.
Actress Greta Gerwig is 35.
Country singer Crystal Bowersox (TV: "American Idol") is 33.
Rock singer Tom Parker (The Wanted) is 30.
Actors Dylan and Cole Sprouse are 26.
Singer Jessica Sanchez (TV: "American Idol") is 23.
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 04, 2018, 07:37:09 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 04, 2018, 07:38:17 AM
August 4, 2018 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY MEAD DAY NATIONAL COAST GUARD DAY NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY NATIONAL MUSTARD DAYWhat's a Jamaican Patty? A lady, a burger or a different joint vitola?
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 07:40:38 AM
What we would call a meat pie, basically spiced ground beef inside a pastry crust.August 4, 2018 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY MEAD DAY NATIONAL COAST GUARD DAY NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY NATIONAL MUSTARD DAYWhat's a Jamaican Patty? A lady, a burger or a different joint vitola?
Popular in Louisiana and Commonly called Natchitoches Meat Pies because that is thought to be where they originated. Also similar to Mexican Empanadas
https://www.natchitochesmeatpies.com
Post by: FloridaDean on August 04, 2018, 07:44:33 AM
Oliva O maguro and coffee here.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 07:46:10 AM
good morning Tony, Dave, and Dave. Happy Saturday.Morning Dean
Oliva O maguro and coffee here.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 07:52:37 AM
Morning SCDave, good travels Tony.Morning Dave and Tony-Be-Gone
Post by: Travellin Dave on August 04, 2018, 07:57:13 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on August 04, 2018, 07:59:01 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on August 04, 2018, 08:01:43 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 08:03:14 AM
I canceled my hotel reservations, donated my registration and banquet tickets for the State Convention in Ft Lauderdale. may take a week next month to visit my family in NY.Sounds like a good plan
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 08:16:34 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 08:26:26 AM
Raining Again >:(And now the sun is out, around here has gotten like living in south Florida
Post by: FloridaDean on August 04, 2018, 08:29:35 AM
https://www.nicknicholasford.net/used/Ford/2017-Ford-F-150-d1ca6c6f0a0e08ba2298f895ed9cc3d4.htm?searchDepth=6:9
Post by: FloridaDean on August 04, 2018, 08:31:00 AM
we've had quite a bit of flooding around here. suppose to stay hot and dry now for about a week.Raining Again >:(And now the sun is out, around here has gotten like living in south Florida
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 08:32:42 AM
taking a test drive Monday.Damn, Dean done fell in the $ pit.
https://www.nicknicholasford.net/used/Ford/2017-Ford-F-150-d1ca6c6f0a0e08ba2298f895ed9cc3d4.htm?searchDepth=6:9
Looks just like my sons except his is 4WD and a 2018.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 08:35:01 AM
Its a weeee bit cooler here this morningwe've had quite a bit of flooding around here. suppose to stay hot and dry now for about a week.Raining Again >:(And now the sun is out, around here has gotten like living in south Florida
Post by: FloridaDean on August 04, 2018, 08:35:42 AM
sweet looking ride. price is nowhere close to Chevy.taking a test drive Monday.Damn, Dean done fell in the $ pit.
https://www.nicknicholasford.net/used/Ford/2017-Ford-F-150-d1ca6c6f0a0e08ba2298f895ed9cc3d4.htm?searchDepth=6:9
Looks just like my sons except his is 4WD and a 2018.
I have 214,000 miles and it's just a matter of time before it starts breaking down.
Post by: FloridaDean on August 04, 2018, 08:37:18 AM
76° now heading into the 90's.Its a weeee bit cooler here this morningwe've had quite a bit of flooding around here. suppose to stay hot and dry now for about a week.Raining Again >:(And now the sun is out, around here has gotten like living in south Florida
Post by: FloridaDean on August 04, 2018, 08:44:24 AM
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, with 214000 miles.sweet looking ride. price is nowhere close to Chevy.taking a test drive Monday.Damn, Dean done fell in the $ pit.
https://www.nicknicholasford.net/used/Ford/2017-Ford-F-150-d1ca6c6f0a0e08ba2298f895ed9cc3d4.htm?searchDepth=6:9
Looks just like my sons except his is 4WD and a 2018.
I have 214,000 miles and it's just a matter of time before it starts breaking down.
Estimated Value: $3,040 - $4,565
I owe $2900
Post by: FloridaDean on August 04, 2018, 09:04:55 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 09:14:24 AM
My son traded in a year old Chevy for that Ford and he likes it much bettersweet looking ride. price is nowhere close to Chevy.taking a test drive Monday.Damn, Dean done fell in the $ pit.
https://www.nicknicholasford.net/used/Ford/2017-Ford-F-150-d1ca6c6f0a0e08ba2298f895ed9cc3d4.htm?searchDepth=6:9
Looks just like my sons except his is 4WD and a 2018.
I have 214,000 miles and it's just a matter of time before it starts breaking down.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 09:14:57 AM
time to ready for my 'date'. later all.Later DeanO, dont git none on ya.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 09:15:37 AM
It's like an empanada. They sell them at 7-Eleven.August 4, 2018 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY MEAD DAY NATIONAL COAST GUARD DAY NATIONAL JAMAICAN PATTY DAY NATIONAL DISC GOLF DAY NATIONAL MUSTARD DAYWhat's a Jamaican Patty? A lady, a burger or a different joint vitola?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 09:16:36 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 09:17:22 AM
La Riqueza lit this morning, quite nice out now with a little breeze blowing.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 09:18:51 AM
Got to the farm. Raining like a mofo here. Gonna be a fun muddy day.Yuk!
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 09:19:57 AM
Guess it will be a Lonely place here for the rest of the day.Smoked an AJF New World connie on the way up. Not sure what's next.
La Riqueza lit this morning, quite nice out now with a little breeze blowing.
Keep an eye out for the Russians.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 09:25:05 AM
But the Chinese are the problem so I better guard against them.Guess it will be a Lonely place here for the rest of the day.Smoked an AJF New World connie on the way up. Not sure what's next.
La Riqueza lit this morning, quite nice out now with a little breeze blowing.
Keep an eye out for the Russians.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 10:22:06 AM
It's dry in the middle of the tent. ☺
#Barnsmoker(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/77aaaf529c663064f24424fe6fd66549.jpg)
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 10:58:32 AM
2nd cigar of the day... Raspberry Thumbprint cookies. I still get that flavor.Better claim your spot and stay right there.
It's dry in the middle of the tent. ☺
#Barnsmoker(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/77aaaf529c663064f24424fe6fd66549.jpg)
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 11:30:09 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 11:36:25 AM
That's exactly what we did. Getting ready to light a Nica Rustica.2nd cigar of the day... Raspberry Thumbprint cookies. I still get that flavor.Better claim your spot and stay right there.
It's dry in the middle of the tent. ☺
#Barnsmoker(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/77aaaf529c663064f24424fe6fd66549.jpg)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 12:00:34 PM
Smoke bomb.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/35db8698df4d32c008d7acd145be4532.jpg)That's exactly what we did. Getting ready to light a Nica Rustica.2nd cigar of the day... Raspberry Thumbprint cookies. I still get that flavor.Better claim your spot and stay right there.
It's dry in the middle of the tent. ☺
#Barnsmoker(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/77aaaf529c663064f24424fe6fd66549.jpg)
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 01:00:21 PM
Nica Rusticas generally do smoke a lotSmoke bomb.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/35db8698df4d32c008d7acd145be4532.jpg)That's exactly what we did. Getting ready to light a Nica Rustica.2nd cigar of the day... Raspberry Thumbprint cookies. I still get that flavor.Better claim your spot and stay right there.
It's dry in the middle of the tent. ☺
#Barnsmoker(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/77aaaf529c663064f24424fe6fd66549.jpg)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 01:37:22 PM
Nubbed it. Trying to figure out what to have next. May wait until after lunch.Nica Rusticas generally do smoke a lotSmoke bomb.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/35db8698df4d32c008d7acd145be4532.jpg)That's exactly what we did. Getting ready to light a Nica Rustica.2nd cigar of the day... Raspberry Thumbprint cookies. I still get that flavor.Better claim your spot and stay right there.
It's dry in the middle of the tent. ☺
#Barnsmoker(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/77aaaf529c663064f24424fe6fd66549.jpg)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 01:43:53 PM
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Post by: Threebean on August 04, 2018, 01:58:07 PM
Short smoke before lunch. Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco.Looks like Tony is trying to prove Dean wrong about his cigar smoker comment. Four cigars before lunch, sheesh!
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 02:04:45 PM
Still can't compete with Dean.Short smoke before lunch. Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco.Looks like Tony is trying to prove Dean wrong about his cigar smoker comment. Four cigars before lunch, sheesh!
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Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 02:09:21 PM
Damn Few can and I aint one of them either.Still can't compete with Dean.Short smoke before lunch. Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco.Looks like Tony is trying to prove Dean wrong about his cigar smoker comment. Four cigars before lunch, sheesh!
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Post by: Threebean on August 04, 2018, 02:48:37 PM
Only guy I can think of who comes close is Richard Overton at 12 a day.Damn Few can and I aint one of them either.Still can't compete with Dean.Short smoke before lunch. Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco.Looks like Tony is trying to prove Dean wrong about his cigar smoker comment. Four cigars before lunch, sheesh!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/850c39a6d6d86394af02ed147446bf96.jpg)
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-cigar-smoking-life-18245 (https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-cigar-smoking-life-18245)
A bit longer feature on Mr. Overton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXyfCGDnuWs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXyfCGDnuWs)
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 02:52:29 PM
I keep up with him and once visited him and he is one cool guy.Only guy I can think of who comes close is Richard Overton at 12 a day.Damn Few can and I aint one of them either.Still can't compete with Dean.Short smoke before lunch. Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco.Looks like Tony is trying to prove Dean wrong about his cigar smoker comment. Four cigars before lunch, sheesh!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/850c39a6d6d86394af02ed147446bf96.jpg)
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-cigar-smoking-life-18245 (https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-cigar-smoking-life-18245)
A bit longer feature on Mr. Overton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXyfCGDnuWs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXyfCGDnuWs)
And a little whiskey helps too😀
Overton not only loves his cigars, but he has a taste for whiskey. He drank much of it as a younger man ("I used to drink a lot," he says frankly), but today puts only the occasional splash in a cup of coffee, a cocktail he claims has a beneficial effect. "You put a taste of whiskey in your coffee in the morning," he advises. "It's like medicine." He has had plenty of milk over the years, which he credits for his strong bones, and he celebrates with Jim Beam and 7-Up. Bergeron says that Overton had a few on his birthday.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 03:07:53 PM
Always enjoy hearing about him. Just gave a bunch of cigars and bought some raffle tickets to benefit Cigars for Warriors.I keep up with him and once visited him and he is one cool guy.Only guy I can think of who comes close is Richard Overton at 12 a day.Damn Few can and I aint one of them either.Still can't compete with Dean.Short smoke before lunch. Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco.Looks like Tony is trying to prove Dean wrong about his cigar smoker comment. Four cigars before lunch, sheesh!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/850c39a6d6d86394af02ed147446bf96.jpg)
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-cigar-smoking-life-18245 (https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-cigar-smoking-life-18245)
A bit longer feature on Mr. Overton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXyfCGDnuWs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXyfCGDnuWs)
And a little whiskey helps too
Overton not only loves his cigars, but he has a taste for whiskey. He drank much of it as a younger man ("I used to drink a lot," he says frankly), but today puts only the occasional splash in a cup of coffee, a cocktail he claims has a beneficial effect. "You put a taste of whiskey in your coffee in the morning," he advises. "It's like medicine." He has had plenty of milk over the years, which he credits for his strong bones, and he celebrates with Jim Beam and 7-Up. Bergeron says that Overton had a few on his birthday.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 03:10:12 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 03:16:34 PM
The buffet here is hands down better than what CI offers at cfest. Excellent brisket. I'm gonna be rolling out of here. Diet starts tomorrow.🙄😂
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 03:20:49 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 03:27:21 PM
Very cool place. Wish the weather had been better. Ready to light a T52 corona viva.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/83b3bcc09985dc2c37875dba03f44c15.jpg)Mighty Fine Smoke!
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 03:27:53 PM
Very cool place. Wish the weather had been better. Ready to light a T52 corona viva.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/83b3bcc09985dc2c37875dba03f44c15.jpg)Cultivated from those same fields... the wrapper anyway.
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Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 03:57:33 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 04:02:03 PM
My T52s are buried in a tub but I found something closeThis fat babysits out some serious smoke too
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 04:04:39 PM
Too bright outside and picture does not do it justiceMy T52s are buried in a tub but I found something closeThis fat babysits out some serious smoke too
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 04:16:05 PM
Smoke city!My T52s are buried in a tub but I found something closeThis fat babysits out some serious smoke too
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 04:25:00 PM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 04:30:26 PM
I would smoke a great deal more LP #9s if they were not $10 each On a good special, hard to find them now under $12.I'll speak to Jonathan Drew about that.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on August 04, 2018, 04:31:40 PM
Yeah, let him know his prices are too highI would smoke a great deal more LP #9s if they were not $10 each On a good special, hard to find them now under $12.I'll speak to Jonathan Drew about that.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 07:53:29 PM
Post by: Threebean on August 04, 2018, 08:53:32 PM
Expensive cigar lull?Tony, where in CT was this cigar event?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on August 04, 2018, 09:03:12 PM
South Windsor.Expensive cigar lull?Tony, where in CT was this cigar event?