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Cigar Banter => Daily Cigar Deals Discussion => Topic started by: CigarBanter on March 11, 2018, 12:00:49 AM
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No, the site isn't closed. It's just that our regulars don't post all that much on the weekends. But don't be shy. If you know of any cigar deals on the various internet sites that are worth talking about, go ahead and post it. Even if it isn't about cigars, go ahead, you've got nothing to lose. In fact, you practically will have the entire site all to yourself. But be warned that if you are somehow able to get our attention, we're a spirited lot.
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Good morning, boys. Time to get up and feed the chickens.
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Morning Tony. Really hat when 6:30 is 7:30.
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About half the clocks in the house now reset themselves....but on to the others...
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Hopefully Dean is sleeping in today.
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Today is Sunday, March 11, the 70th day of 2018. There are 295 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On March 11, 1918, what are believed to be the first confirmed U.S. cases of a deadly global flu pandemic were reported among U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas; 46 would die. (The worldwide outbreak of influenza claimed an estimated 20 to 40 million lives.)
On this date:
In 1513, Giovanni de' Medici was proclaimed pope, succeeding Julius II; he took the name Leo X.
In 1810, French Emperor Napoleon I was married by proxy in Vienna to Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria.
In 1888, the Blizzard of '88, also known as the "Great White Hurricane," began inundating the northeastern United States, resulting in some 400 deaths.
In 1927, New York City's legendary Roxy Theatre held its grand opening; the evening featured the premiere of the silent film drama "The Love of Sunya," starring Gloria Swanson, who was among the celebrities in attendance.
In 1935, the Bank of Canada began operations, issuing its first series of bank notes.
In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Lend-Lease Bill, providing war supplies to countries fighting the Axis.
In 1957, Charles Van Doren's 14-week run on the rigged NBC game show "Twenty-One" ended as he was "defeated" by attorney Vivienne Nearing; Van Doren's take was $129,000. American explorer Richard E. Byrd died in Boston at age 68.
In 1965, the Rev. James J. Reeb, a white minister from Boston, died two days after being beaten by whites during civil rights disturbances in Selma, Alabama.
In 1977, more than 130 hostages held in Washington, D.C. by Hanafi Muslims were freed after ambassadors from three Islamic nations joined the negotiations.
In 1985, Mikhail S. Gorbachev was chosen to succeed the late Konstantin U. Chernenko as general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party.
In 1993, Janet Reno was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be U.S. attorney general.
In 2004, ten bombs exploded in quick succession across the commuter rail network in Madrid, Spain, killing 191 people in an attack linked to al-Qaida-inspired militants.
In 2011, a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami struck Japan's northeastern coast, killing nearly 20,000 people and severely damaging the Fukushima Dai-ichi (foo-koo-SHEE'-mah dy-EE'-chee) nuclear power station.
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Ten years ago: The top U.S. military commander for the Middle East resigned amid speculation about a rift over U.S. policy in Iran; Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that Adm. William J. Fallon had asked for permission to retire and that Gates agreed. Democrat Barack Obama defeated Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Mississippi primary.
Five years ago: Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (D) was convicted of a raft of crimes, including racketeering conspiracy (he was later sentenced to 28 years in prison). North Korea said it was no longer bound by the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War, following days of increased tensions over its latest nuclear test. (A U.N. spokesman said that North Korea could not unilaterally dissolve the armistice.)
One year ago: Preet Bharara, an outspoken Manhattan federal prosecutor known for crusading against public corruption, announced on his personal Twitter account that he was fired after refusing a request to resign from Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who had asked that leftover appointees of former President Barack Obama leave. Duke became the first team to win the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament with four wins in four days by rallying past Notre Dame for a 75-69 victory.
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Today's Birthdays: Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is 87. Former ABC News correspondent Sam Donaldson is 84. Musician Flaco Jimenez (FLAH'-koh hee-MEH'-nez) is 79. Actress Tricia O'Neil is 73. Actor Mark Metcalf is 72. Rock singer-musician Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge) is 71. Singer Bobby McFerrin is 68. Movie director Jerry Zucker is 68. Singer Cheryl Lynn is 67. Actress Susan Richardson is 66. Recording executive Jimmy Iovine (eye-VEEN') is 65. Singer Nina Hagen is 63. Country singer Jimmy Fortune (The Statler Brothers) is 63. Actor Elias Koteas (ee-LY'-uhs koh-TAY'-uhs) is 57. Actor-director Peter Berg is 56. Actor Jeffrey Nordling is 56. Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead is 56. Actress Alex Kingston is 55. Country musician David Talbot is 55. Actor Wallace Langham is 53. Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., is 53. Actor John Barrowman is 51. Singer Lisa Loeb is 50. Neo-soul musician Al Gamble (St. Paul & the Broken Bones) is 49. Singer Pete Droge is 49. Actor Terrence Howard is 49. Rock musician Rami Jaffee is 49. Actor Johnny Knoxville is 47. Rock singer-musicians Benji and Joel Madden (Good Charlotte; The Madden Brothers) are 39. Actor David Anders is 37. Singer LeToya is 37. Actress Thora Birch is 36. TV personality Melissa Rycroft is 35. Actor Rob Brown is 34.
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Thought for Today: "Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love." - David McCullough, American historian.
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Hopefully Dean is sleeping in today.
got about 6 hours in. lady had nightmares all night.
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good morning Dave and Tony.
I probably ought to fix the lady's clocks, maybe I'll leave them so she has something distracting to do today.
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good morning Dave and Tony.
I probably ought to fix the lady's clocks, maybe I'll leave them so she has something distracting to do today.
Yea, busy work would probably do her well.
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So Tony, after all your time at church yesterday, you going to mass today?
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Selection Sunday....with March Madness starting this week. Do enjoy some college basketball.
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Wish I had good cigar deals to discuss, but....
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cheapo but okay.
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Morning Tony. Really hat when 6:30 is 7:30.
Went out for a ride with big bro. Got over the time difference pretty quickly.
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Best I can do for now is Cigar King 12 free cigars with box purchase. Downside is they are both from the Altadis lines.
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cheapo but okay.
You ought to try some of those Florida Sun Grown cigars from Corona Cigar (made by Drew Estates). Help support the local economy.
Have you been to any of the big Orlando area B&Ms?
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Morning Tony. Really hat when 6:30 is 7:30.
Went out for a ride with big bro. Got over the time difference pretty quickly.
With all the travel I do, time changes don't really bother me, but this one takes me weeks to get over...
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cheapo but okay.
You ought to try some of those Florida Sun Grown cigars from Corona Cigar (made by Drew Estates). Help support the local economy.
Have you been to any of the big Orlando area B&Ms?
I try to stay away from big cities, hate the traffic, but I do hit Ybor City twice a year and go on a buying spree.
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Morning Tony. Really hat when 6:30 is 7:30.
Went out for a ride with big bro. Got over the time difference pretty quickly.
With all the travel I do, time changes don't really bother me, but this one takes me weeks to get over...
Florida is suppose to be voting on eliminating DST, I am all for it.
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rough morning for the lady.
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rough morning for the lady.
Understandable.
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Morning Tony. Really hat when 6:30 is 7:30.
Went out for a ride with big bro. Got over the time difference pretty quickly.
With all the travel I do, time changese don't really bother me, but this one takes me weeks to get over...
Florida is suppose to be voting on eliminating DST, I am all for it.
We live by Bermuda Time and it is Always 5:00 p.m. here anyway so makes us no difference.
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
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Morning Tony. Really hat when 6:30 is 7:30.
Went out for a ride with big bro. Got over the time difference pretty quickly.
With all the travel I do, time changese don't really bother me, but this one takes me weeks to get over...
Florida is suppose to be voting on eliminating DST, I am all for it.
We live by Bermuda Time and it is Always 5:00 p.m. here anyway so makes us no difference.
GFY.
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
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Tat Black and a Sam Cold Snap after collecting more fallen lumber.
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Good day JerseyFish, SCFish and Mr. Bean.
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Doing any Round Rock spelunking lately Bean?
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
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Today's news from SBC....GoTF teaser!
Round Two of Cigar Month Madness!
Second Week of Cigar Month Madness!
Since we are entering the second week of Cigar Month Madness, it is time to launch our tiered special.
The three tiers will revolve around a minimum purchase but includes a certain percent off your order and a free giveaway. At the end of the week will also pick three winners who will win either a box of Guardian of the Farm Apollo, Padron 1926 #2, or a box Davidoff Year Of The Dog. Using any of these codes will get you entered into the contest. Will announce the winners a week from today!
All codes will enter you into the grand prize of the Davidoff Nicaraguan Humidor with 48 Davidoff Nicaraguan Belicosos!
Tier 1!
CODE: MADNESS100 = 12% off plus 5% reward points and a free Guardian of the Farm Apollo with a purchase of $100+
Tier 2!
CODE: MADNESS200 = 16% off plus 5% reward points and a free Padron 1926 #2 with a purchase of $200+
Tier 3!
CODE: MADNESS300 = 20% off plus 5% reward points and a free Davidoff Year Of The Dog with a purchase of $300+
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
No farmhouse sink, please!
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
One thing officially of my list is that f'kn cabinet crown molding. The warden came across those pieces while cleaning out garage corners recently and asked me if I was going to install it. Not gonna happen.
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
No farmhouse sink, please!
And no shiplap!
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Tat Black and a Sam Cold Snap after collecting more fallen lumber.
Sounds like your fireplace is all set for the next couple winters.
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Doing any Round Rock spelunking lately Bean?
Went by that spot yesterday for the first time. It has fencing and a plywood cap built over it while the experts decide the best way forward. The street is closed at that intersection. Knowing there is a giant cavern lurking below your house has to be disconcerting.
http://kxan.com/2018/02/20/crews-begin-constructing-new-cover-over-cambria-cavern/ (http://kxan.com/2018/02/20/crews-begin-constructing-new-cover-over-cambria-cavern/)
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
No farmhouse sink, please!
One of the only things they do that I’m not a fan will of
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
No farmhouse sink, please!
And no shiplap!
I love shiplap, that’s going to happen on at least one wall. Opening up the wall between kitchen and dining room, major project
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
One thing officially of my list is that f'kn cabinet crown molding. The warden came across those pieces while cleaning out garage corners recently and asked me if I was going to install it. Not gonna happen.
Send me the crown and the cabinet dimensions and I’ll send back a kit
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
One thing officially of my list is that f'kn cabinet crown molding. The warden came across those pieces while cleaning out garage corners recently and asked me if I was going to install it. Not gonna happen.
Send me the crown and the cabinet dimensions and I’ll send back a kit
Sounds like you have your hands full already.
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
No farmhouse sink, please!
And no shiplap!
I love shiplap, that’s going to happen on at least one wall. Opening up the wall between kitchen and dining room, major project
(https://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files/2016/01/09/63587907756294206479282322_shiplap.gif)
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Shiplap lull.
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Tat Black and a Sam Cold Snap after collecting more fallen lumber.
Sounds like your fireplace is all set for the next couple winters.
Not really. First of all it's a gas fireplace. Secondly, most of the crap is pine which is worthless for a fireplace.
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Doing any Round Rock spelunking lately Bean?
Went by that spot yesterday for the first time. It has fencing and a plywood cap built over it while the experts decide the best way forward. The street is closed at that intersection. Knowing there is a giant cavern lurking below your house has to be disconcerting.
http://kxan.com/2018/02/20/crews-begin-constructing-new-cover-over-cambria-cavern/ (http://kxan.com/2018/02/20/crews-begin-constructing-new-cover-over-cambria-cavern/)
Not great for resale value of the properties either.
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Tried the new EPC Elencos earlier, pretty darned good
Afternoon Scott. NR with coffee here. Dang windy out there, good to have the work mancave. Still have to install the TV behind a barn door to make it complete.
Haha, your “to do” list seems to be mounting. I hope to get another smoke in later, watching my daughter dance at the moment. Next project for me is a full kitchen gut job, been watching Chip & Joanna too much
No farmhouse sink, please!
And no shiplap!
Fishy can help you with the barn doors though.
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Shiplap lull.
Having dinner and watching some bracketology.
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Approaching Deanday lull.
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Approaching Deanday lull.
Indeed.