Post by: CigarBanter on December 27, 2018, 12:45:35 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 04:58:51 AM
newest kitten woke me up at 3:30am, guess the older one delegated that duty.
anyway, I got a touchy phone call from a guy about a problem he's having and I am sitting in front of my computer doing research for another archives project to be published in a couple of local recovery journals.
BrickHouse maduro robusto and yesterday's coffee here as I work.
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 05:07:57 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 05:08:55 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 05:10:37 AM
https://halfwheel.com/elie-bleu-double-blade-cigar-cutter/284529
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 06:12:47 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 06:28:25 AM
Good morning, LateShiftDean.good morning Tony. Late Shift or Early Shift? just another Monday.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 06:49:54 AM
I struggled for about 45 seconds figuring out which it was. I decided "late" and I'm sticking to it.Good morning, LateShiftDean.good morning Tony. Late Shift or Early Shift? just another Monday.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 06:50:18 AM
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 07:12:11 AM
I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 07:12:35 AM
https://halfwheel.com/altadis-u-s-a-increasing-prices-for-2019/288656And all the others will follow, just some will not openly publish the fact.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 07:14:58 AM
https://halfwheel.com/altadis-u-s-a-increasing-prices-for-2019/288656And all the others will follow, just some will not openly publish the fact.
Good morning, Dave. I agree with you. At first glance, I didn't much care because I don't smoke Altadis cigars.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 07:16:28 AM
For over 50 years, Pedialyte has helped people hydrate with the optimal balance of sugar and electrolytes needed for fast rehydration. The advanced science behind Pedialyte can help you feel better fast by replacing electrolytes and fluids you’ve lost after a couple of drinks. We’re the #1 recommended brand by pharmacists for hydration.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 07:17:36 AM
Morning Mayor, seems like I saw a similar statement from General last week.
Bhttps://halfwheel.com/altadis-u-s-a-increasing-prices-for-2019/288656And all the others will follow, just some will not openly publish the fact.
Good morning, Dave. I agree with you. At first glance, I didn't much care because I don't smoke Altadis cigars.
Edit:
It was Perdomo not General
PERDOMO INCREASING PRICES ON MOST LINES IN 2019
Effective Jan. 1, 2019 the price of most Perdomo cigars will increase.
Like many will eventually do, Perdomo has announced a price increase for 2019.
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 07:26:11 AM
poor Mark is going to have a harder time finding 'cheap cheapo' ticks.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:29:33 AM
good morning Banter.You got another pussy?
newest kitten woke me up at 3:30am, guess the older one delegated that duty.
anyway, I got a touchy phone call from a guy about a problem he's having and I am sitting in front of my computer doing research for another archives project to be published in a couple of local recovery journals.
BrickHouse maduro robusto and yesterday's coffee here as I work.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:31:36 AM
I don't have a damn thing to do for the rest of the year aside from watching bowl games!I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:32:58 AM
I'm safe with that as well.https://halfwheel.com/altadis-u-s-a-increasing-prices-for-2019/288656And all the others will follow, just some will not openly publish the fact.
Good morning, Dave. I agree with you. At first glance, I didn't much care because I don't smoke Altadis cigars.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:33:46 AM
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 07:33:47 AM
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 07:34:45 AM
Well Good For You! Any interesting ones coming up?I don't have a damn thing to do for the rest of the year aside from watching bowl games!I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 07:37:26 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 07:38:27 AM
yes.good morning Banter.You got another pussy?
newest kitten woke me up at 3:30am, guess the older one delegated that duty.
anyway, I got a touchy phone call from a guy about a problem he's having and I am sitting in front of my computer doing research for another archives project to be published in a couple of local recovery journals.
BrickHouse maduro robusto and yesterday's coffee here as I work.
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 07:38:31 AM
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 07:39:01 AM
They're so cute when they're little like that (TNWSS).yes.good morning Banter.You got another pussy?
newest kitten woke me up at 3:30am, guess the older one delegated that duty.
anyway, I got a touchy phone call from a guy about a problem he's having and I am sitting in front of my computer doing research for another archives project to be published in a couple of local recovery journals.
BrickHouse maduro robusto and yesterday's coffee here as I work.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 07:40:38 AM
good morning Dave.Morning Dean’O, gets harder everyday to find even decent deals
poor Mark is going to have a harder time finding 'cheap cheapo' ticks.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:40:40 AM
Got to be better than the sucky TCU - Cal game last night.....or the cancelled BC - Boise State game (due to lightning in Texas)Well Good For You! Any interesting ones coming up?I don't have a damn thing to do for the rest of the year aside from watching bowl games!I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 07:41:11 AM
Lots of rain last night but supposed to be a nice day today. Brought my range bag to the office with hopes I can slip past the HR prick and go prepare for the coming zombie apocalypse.Morning RangerBean
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 07:42:28 AM
Pedialyte products for alcohol & dehydrationRecently had one and it worked wonders. Actually not alcohol related either.
For over 50 years, Pedialyte has helped people hydrate with the optimal balance of sugar and electrolytes needed for fast rehydration. The advanced science behind Pedialyte can help you feel better fast by replacing electrolytes and fluids you’ve lost after a couple of drinks. We’re the #1 recommended brand by pharmacists for hydration.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 07:43:21 AM
I don’t have a damn thing to do other than things I want to do this year or next😂😂Got to be better than the sucky TCU - Cal game last night.....or the cancelled BC - Boise State game (due to lightning in Texas)Well Good For You! Any interesting ones coming up?I don't have a damn thing to do for the rest of the year aside from watching bowl games!I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:43:37 AM
Temple and Duke in the Independence BowlWell Good For You! Any interesting ones coming up?I don't have a damn thing to do for the rest of the year aside from watching bowl games!I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
Miami and Wisconsin in the Pinstripe Bowl
Baylor and Vanderbilt in the Texas Bowl
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:44:25 AM
Expensive Gatoraid.Pedialyte products for alcohol & dehydrationRecently had one and it worked wonders. Actually not alcohol related either.
For over 50 years, Pedialyte has helped people hydrate with the optimal balance of sugar and electrolytes needed for fast rehydration. The advanced science behind Pedialyte can help you feel better fast by replacing electrolytes and fluids you’ve lost after a couple of drinks. We’re the #1 recommended brand by pharmacists for hydration.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:45:29 AM
Indeed, so apparently he's switched his focus to pussy deals...good morning Dave.Morning Dean’O, gets harder everyday to find even decent deals
poor Mark is going to have a harder time finding 'cheap cheapo' ticks.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 07:45:51 AM
Or all the other bowl games so far this year.Got to be better than the sucky TCU - Cal game last night.....or the cancelled BC - Boise State game (due to lightning in Texas)Well Good For You! Any interesting ones coming up?I don't have a damn thing to do for the rest of the year aside from watching bowl games!I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
That BS Dallas Bowl Deal is about ridiculous, I see lawsuits over the horizon with that one. They only “sold and gave away” about 14,600 tickets. Then the City says the tickets are “non refundable “ well when you sell tickets to something then don’t perform the game that will get you sued every time.
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 07:50:02 AM
it was the last rescue kitten at animal control. 12-14 weeks old and never been out of a cage. I decided to foster it to get it out of the cage and shelter and into a good home, not knowing how my cat would take to it. Christmas day I signed the adoption papers. the shelter said it was a female, it's not, but it's fixed. his name is Shei, meaning Gift of God.They're so cute when they're little like that (TNWSS).yes.good morning Banter.You got another pussy?
newest kitten woke me up at 3:30am, guess the older one delegated that duty.
anyway, I got a touchy phone call from a guy about a problem he's having and I am sitting in front of my computer doing research for another archives project to be published in a couple of local recovery journals.
BrickHouse maduro robusto and yesterday's coffee here as I work.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:51:40 AM
Today is Thursday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2018. There are four days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Dec. 27, 1979, Soviet forces seized control of Afghanistan. President Hafizullah Amin (hah-FEE’-zoo-lah ah-MEEN’), who was overthrown and executed, was replaced by Babrak Karmal.
On this date:
In 1831, naturalist Charles Darwin set out on a round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.
In 1904, James Barrie’s play “Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up” opened at the Duke of York’s Theater in London.
In 1945, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were formally established.
In 1947, the original version of the puppet character Howdy Doody made his TV debut on NBC’s “Puppet Playhouse.”
In 1949, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed an act recognizing Indonesia’s sovereignty after more than three centuries of Dutch rule.
In 1968, Apollo 8 and its three astronauts made a safe, nighttime splashdown in the Pacific.
In 1970, the musical play “Hello, Dolly!” closed on Broadway after a run of 2,844 performances.
In 1981, composer and bandleader Hoagy Carmichael (“Stardust”) died in Rancho Mirage, Calif., at age 82.
In 1985, Palestinian guerrillas opened fire inside the Rome and Vienna airports; 19 victims were killed, plus four attackers who were slain by police and security personnel. American naturalist Dian Fossey, 53, who had studied gorillas in the wild in Rwanda, was found hacked to death.
In 1995, Israeli jeeps sped out of the West Bank town of Ramallah, capping a seven-week pullout giving Yasser Arafat control over 90 percent of the West Bank’s one million Palestinian residents and one-third of its land.
In 2001, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld announced that Taliban and al-Qaida prisoners would be held at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
In 2002, A defiant North Korea ordered U.N. nuclear inspectors to leave the country and said it would restart a laboratory capable of producing plutonium for nuclear weapons; the U.N. nuclear watchdog said its inspectors were “staying put” for the time being.
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 07:51:42 AM
Which has pressured me to accept the decline (or increase, depending on your perspective) of the cheapy cheapo standard of acceptance. Never, I say, never!good morning Dave.Morning Dean’O, gets harder everyday to find even decent deals
poor Mark is going to have a harder time finding 'cheap cheapo' ticks.
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 07:53:31 AM
Lots of rain last night but supposed to be a nice day today. Brought my range bag to the office with hopes I can slip past the HR prick and go prepare for the coming zombie apocalypse.I got pulled over the other night and couldn't remember if I took my pistol out of the side pocket of my golf bag. what a fiasco that was.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:53:36 AM
Five years ago: Connecticut police released thousands of pages from their investigation into the Newtown massacre, providing the most detailed and disturbing picture yet of the Dec. 14, 2012, shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that left 20 first-graders and six educators dead.
One year ago: Freezing temperatures and below-zero wind chills socked much of the northern United States. Houston Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve was named AP Male Athlete of the Year after leading the team to its first World Series title. A power outage struck parts of Disneyland in California, forcing some guests to be escorted from stalled rides.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:54:24 AM
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 07:56:28 AM
I guess that's it until next week when Texas plays Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.Temple and Duke in the Independence BowlWell Good For You! Any interesting ones coming up?I don't have a damn thing to do for the rest of the year aside from watching bowl games!I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
Miami and Wisconsin in the Pinstripe Bowl
Baylor and Vanderbilt in the Texas Bowl
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 07:56:32 AM
Actor John Amos is 79.
ABC News correspondent Cokie Roberts is 75.
Rock musician Mick Jones (Foreigner) is 74.
Singer Tracy Nelson is 74.
Actor Gerard Depardieu is 70.
Jazz singer-musician T.S. Monk is 69.
Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff is 67.
Rock musician David Knopfler (Dire Straits) is 66.
Actress Tovah Feldshuh is 65.
Journalist-turned-politician Arthur Kent is 65.
Actress Maryam D’Abo is 58.
Country musician Jeff Bryant is 56.
Actor Ian Gomez is 54.
Actress Theresa Randle is 54.
Actress Eva LaRue is 52.
Wrestler and actor Bill Goldberg is 52.
Actress Tracey Cherelle Jones is 49.
Bluegrass singer-musician Darrin Vincent (Dailey & Vincent) is 49.
Rock musician Guthrie Govan is 47.
Musician Matt Slocum is 46.
Actor Wilson Cruz is 45.
Singer Olu is 45.
Actor Masi Oka is 44.
Actor Aaron Stanford is 42.
Actress Emilie de Ravin is 37.
Actor Jay Ellis is 37.
Christian rock musician James Mead (Kutless) is 36.
Rock singer Hayley Williams (Paramore) is 30.
Country singer Shay Mooney (Dan & Shay) is 27.
Actor Timothee Chalamet is 23.
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 07:57:20 AM
https://halfwheel.com/chicagos-tobacco-tax-declared-legal/288615
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 07:59:07 AM
https://www.villages-news.com/2018/12/26/villager-arrested-after-allegedly-coming-on-to-restaurant-worker-at-lake-sumter-landing/
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 08:00:03 AM
Independent of the bowl, BC already has offered to refund tickets and offer a free ticket to a sporting event next year. Non bowl game is going to be very expensive for them.Or all the other bowl games so far this year.Got to be better than the sucky TCU - Cal game last night.....or the cancelled BC - Boise State game (due to lightning in Texas)Well Good For You! Any interesting ones coming up?I don't have a damn thing to do for the rest of the year aside from watching bowl games!I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
That BS Dallas Bowl Deal is about ridiculous, I see lawsuits over the horizon with that one. They only “sold and gave away” about 14,600 tickets. Then the City says the tickets are “non refundable “ well when you sell tickets to something then don’t perform the game that will get you sued every time.
The current arrangement for most bowl games requires each team to purchase like 15 K tickets. So for these third rate bowls, teams end up giving away tickets for local charities and such just to get some bodies in the seats.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 08:30:28 AM
Gotta remain flexible.Which has pressured me to accept the decline (or increase, depending on your perspective) of the cheapy cheapo standard of acceptance. Never, I say, never!good morning Dave.Morning Dean’O, gets harder everyday to find even decent deals
poor Mark is going to have a harder time finding 'cheap cheapo' ticks.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 08:31:34 AM
The major question is are the teams getting the minimum payouts and if so who is going to pay it. The City of Dallas paid (subsidized) ESPN $300,000 to have the bowl but that is not anywhere near the total minimum payouts.Independent of the bowl, BC already has offered to refund tickets and offer a free ticket to a sporting event next year. Non bowl game is going to be very expensive for them.Or all the other bowl games so far this year.Got to be better than the sucky TCU - Cal game last night.....or the cancelled BC - Boise State game (due to lightning in Texas)Well Good For You! Any interesting ones coming up?I don't have a damn thing to do for the rest of the year aside from watching bowl games!I got little done yesterday because I spent a bunch of time on the phone with my health insurance company. What a fiasco.I have alot of business meetings to prepare for from tonight through the 1st week of the year.
Tons of actual work to finish before the end of the year. I'll be scarce for the next few days.
That BS Dallas Bowl Deal is about ridiculous, I see lawsuits over the horizon with that one. They only “sold and gave away” about 14,600 tickets. Then the City says the tickets are “non refundable “ well when you sell tickets to something then don’t perform the game that will get you sued every time.
The current arrangement for most bowl games requires each team to purchase like 15 K tickets. So for these third rate bowls, teams end up giving away tickets for local charities and such just to get some bodies in the seats.
Both teams are refunding ticket purchases bought through their Athletic Departments.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 08:36:48 AM
Today’s Birthdays:Mamma should be at the top of your list; she turned 84 today.
Actor John Amos is 79.
ABC News correspondent Cokie Roberts is 75.
Rock musician Mick Jones (Foreigner) is 74.
Singer Tracy Nelson is 74.
Actor Gerard Depardieu is 70.
Jazz singer-musician T.S. Monk is 69.
Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff is 67.
Rock musician David Knopfler (Dire Straits) is 66.
Actress Tovah Feldshuh is 65.
Journalist-turned-politician Arthur Kent is 65.
Actress Maryam D’Abo is 58.
Country musician Jeff Bryant is 56.
Actor Ian Gomez is 54.
Actress Theresa Randle is 54.
Actress Eva LaRue is 52.
Wrestler and actor Bill Goldberg is 52.
Actress Tracey Cherelle Jones is 49.
Bluegrass singer-musician Darrin Vincent (Dailey & Vincent) is 49.
Rock musician Guthrie Govan is 47.
Musician Matt Slocum is 46.
Actor Wilson Cruz is 45.
Singer Olu is 45.
Actor Masi Oka is 44.
Actor Aaron Stanford is 42.
Actress Emilie de Ravin is 37.
Actor Jay Ellis is 37.
Christian rock musician James Mead (Kutless) is 36.
Rock singer Hayley Williams (Paramore) is 30.
Country singer Shay Mooney (Dan & Shay) is 27.
Actor Timothee Chalamet is 23.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 08:38:12 AM
Only eligible for Dave’s lists if she is a commie.Today’s Birthdays:Mamma should be at the top of your list; she turned 84 today.
Actor John Amos is 79.
ABC News correspondent Cokie Roberts is 75.
Rock musician Mick Jones (Foreigner) is 74.
Singer Tracy Nelson is 74.
Actor Gerard Depardieu is 70.
Jazz singer-musician T.S. Monk is 69.
Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff is 67.
Rock musician David Knopfler (Dire Straits) is 66.
Actress Tovah Feldshuh is 65.
Journalist-turned-politician Arthur Kent is 65.
Actress Maryam D’Abo is 58.
Country musician Jeff Bryant is 56.
Actor Ian Gomez is 54.
Actress Theresa Randle is 54.
Actress Eva LaRue is 52.
Wrestler and actor Bill Goldberg is 52.
Actress Tracey Cherelle Jones is 49.
Bluegrass singer-musician Darrin Vincent (Dailey & Vincent) is 49.
Rock musician Guthrie Govan is 47.
Musician Matt Slocum is 46.
Actor Wilson Cruz is 45.
Singer Olu is 45.
Actor Masi Oka is 44.
Actor Aaron Stanford is 42.
Actress Emilie de Ravin is 37.
Actor Jay Ellis is 37.
Christian rock musician James Mead (Kutless) is 36.
Rock singer Hayley Williams (Paramore) is 30.
Country singer Shay Mooney (Dan & Shay) is 27.
Actor Timothee Chalamet is 23.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 08:47:00 AM
How about Fascist?Only eligible for Dave’s lists if she is a commie.Today’s Birthdays:Mamma should be at the top of your list; she turned 84 today.
Actor John Amos is 79.
ABC News correspondent Cokie Roberts is 75.
Rock musician Mick Jones (Foreigner) is 74.
Singer Tracy Nelson is 74.
Actor Gerard Depardieu is 70.
Jazz singer-musician T.S. Monk is 69.
Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff is 67.
Rock musician David Knopfler (Dire Straits) is 66.
Actress Tovah Feldshuh is 65.
Journalist-turned-politician Arthur Kent is 65.
Actress Maryam D’Abo is 58.
Country musician Jeff Bryant is 56.
Actor Ian Gomez is 54.
Actress Theresa Randle is 54.
Actress Eva LaRue is 52.
Wrestler and actor Bill Goldberg is 52.
Actress Tracey Cherelle Jones is 49.
Bluegrass singer-musician Darrin Vincent (Dailey & Vincent) is 49.
Rock musician Guthrie Govan is 47.
Musician Matt Slocum is 46.
Actor Wilson Cruz is 45.
Singer Olu is 45.
Actor Masi Oka is 44.
Actor Aaron Stanford is 42.
Actress Emilie de Ravin is 37.
Actor Jay Ellis is 37.
Christian rock musician James Mead (Kutless) is 36.
Rock singer Hayley Williams (Paramore) is 30.
Country singer Shay Mooney (Dan & Shay) is 27.
Actor Timothee Chalamet is 23.
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 08:47:07 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 09:28:05 AM
The truth about raising cigars is real. The deadline for FDA payment is upon the manufacturers. The FDA did nothing but postpone their proposed bill. On top of this big hit. Many manufacturers had to hire lawyers to try and comply with the legalities of the "ingredients" the FDA has proposed. Manufacturers have spent tens of thousands of dollars. All for preparing for regulations them and us hope never go into effect. The fight is real and we need to do all we can as Americans to fight the FDA. Don't be upset at the manufacturers be upset at the FDA and do all you can. Follow Cigar Rights of America and write your Congressmen.
I'm all for CRA and have been a member for years. I've even written my congressman a bunch of times. The thing that gets me is that prices had been previously raised based on what the FDA was going to do. The decisions have been postponed for so long that now the manufacturers are looking to raise prices again. In the end, the consumer always gets the shaft.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 09:41:49 AM
I'll go with that version.The truth about raising cigars is real. The deadline for FDA payment is upon the manufacturers. The FDA did nothing but postpone their proposed bill. On top of this big hit. Many manufacturers had to hire lawyers to try and comply with the legalities of the "ingredients" the FDA has proposed. Manufacturers have spent tens of thousands of dollars. All for preparing for regulations them and us hope never go into effect. The fight is real and we need to do all we can as Americans to fight the FDA. Don't be upset at the manufacturers be upset at the FDA and do all you can. Follow Cigar Rights of America and write your Congressmen.
I'm all for CRA and have been a member for years. I've even written my congressman a bunch of times. The thing that gets me is that prices had been previously raised based on what the FDA was going to do. The decisions have been postponed for so long that now the manufacturers are looking to raise prices again. In the end, the consumer always gets the shaft.
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 09:53:58 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 09:59:06 AM
Premium cigars need exemption. Bottom line.Agreed.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 10:00:01 AM
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 10:02:43 AM
Hey Rick, did you get my email?No sorry I'm at the store. I should give you a different one.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 10:05:54 AM
It's not important. I was responding to a note you sent on December 5th that ended up in my SPAM folder. I assume all is good now?Hey Rick, did you get my email?No sorry I'm at the store. I should give you a different one.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 10:08:32 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 10:39:50 AM
In an effort to do some serious procrastinating, I finally gave SeriousCigars a call regarding my order from November 24th... They said they would overnight it and give me back 15% for dropping the ball and not responding to my email inquiries. Let's see what happens.Also did some other cigar shopping. Finally used my old cigar.com gift cards to sample a bunch of different Micallefs. Been hearing really good things about them. I'll keep y'all posted...
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 11:13:28 AM
That is one I have to look up. Yes please keep us posted. Hope you get all your cigars safely.In an effort to do some serious procrastinating, I finally gave SeriousCigars a call regarding my order from November 24th... They said they would overnight it and give me back 15% for dropping the ball and not responding to my email inquiries. Let's see what happens.Also did some other cigar shopping. Finally used my old cigar.com gift cards to sample a bunch of different Micallefs. Been hearing really good things about them. I'll keep y'all posted...
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 11:18:10 AM
I’ll go with most of Tony’s version, the CRA is a B.S. Lobbying business that the cigar retailers and manufacturers want their customers to pay for rather than themselves paying for it.I'll go with that version.The truth about raising cigars is real. The deadline for FDA payment is upon the manufacturers. The FDA did nothing but postpone their proposed bill. On top of this big hit. Many manufacturers had to hire lawyers to try and comply with the legalities of the "ingredients" the FDA has proposed. Manufacturers have spent tens of thousands of dollars. All for preparing for regulations them and us hope never go into effect. The fight is real and we need to do all we can as Americans to fight the FDA. Don't be upset at the manufacturers be upset at the FDA and do all you can. Follow Cigar Rights of America and write your Congressmen.
I'm all for CRA and have been a member for years. I've even written my congressman a bunch of times. The thing that gets me is that prices had been previously raised based on what the FDA was going to do. The decisions have been postponed for so long that now the manufacturers are looking to raise prices again. In the end, the consumer always gets the shaft.
Post by: flip from jersey on December 27, 2018, 11:18:28 AM
Just hit them with a nine iron, what golf shot requires a pistol?Lots of rain last night but supposed to be a nice day today. Brought my range bag to the office with hopes I can slip past the HR prick and go prepare for the coming zombie apocalypse.I got pulled over the other night and couldn't remember if I took my pistol out of the side pocket of my golf bag. what a fiasco that was.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 11:18:57 AM
Charlie first told me about the Micallef Leyenda. Said it was about the best cigar he'd ever smoked... And that's saying a lot. Since then, I've noticed Cigar Vixen being associated with them. So I finally bit the bullet and ordered a single of each of the Micallef lines, in the smallest vitola offered by cigar.com in order to use my old gift cards from 2017.That is one I have to look up. Yes please keep us posted. Hope you get all your cigars safely.In an effort to do some serious procrastinating, I finally gave SeriousCigars a call regarding my order from November 24th... They said they would overnight it and give me back 15% for dropping the ball and not responding to my email inquiries. Let's see what happens.Also did some other cigar shopping. Finally used my old cigar.com gift cards to sample a bunch of different Micallefs. Been hearing really good things about them. I'll keep y'all posted...
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 11:20:39 AM
Post by: flip from jersey on December 27, 2018, 11:25:32 AM
Hiya Flip, what's for lunch? I'm starving.i got a corn muffin here at the desk, but I had the Italian seafood salad(shrimp, scunguilli,
squid, celery, flat leaf parsley, dressed in Olive oil & lemon juice), from Christmas eve
for breakfast, while watching Good Morning America. Never guess what
auto correct wanted to change scunguilli to!
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 11:40:11 AM
That sounds delicious but not sure I'd eat it for breakfast.Hiya Flip, what's for lunch? I'm starving.i got a corn muffin here at the desk, but I had the Italian seafood salad(shrimp, scunguilli,
squid, celery, flat leaf parsley, dressed in Olive oil & lemon juice), from Christmas eve
for breakfast, while watching Good Morning America. Never guess what
auto correct wanted to change scunguilli to!
Please do tell, I always enjoy autocorrect changes.
Post by: flip from jersey on December 27, 2018, 12:12:16 PM
scunguilli -> cunnilingusThat sounds delicious but not sure I'd eat it for breakfast.Hiya Flip, what's for lunch? I'm starving.i got a corn muffin here at the desk, but I had the Italian seafood salad(shrimp, scunguilli,
squid, celery, flat leaf parsley, dressed in Olive oil & lemon juice), from Christmas eve
for breakfast, while watching Good Morning America. Never guess what
auto correct wanted to change scunguilli to!
Please do tell, I always enjoy autocorrect changes.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 12:13:53 PM
Still makes sense if you read the original post.scunguilli -> cunnilingusThat sounds delicious but not sure I'd eat it for breakfast.Hiya Flip, what's for lunch? I'm starving.i got a corn muffin here at the desk, but I had the Italian seafood salad(shrimp, scunguilli,
squid, celery, flat leaf parsley, dressed in Olive oil & lemon juice), from Christmas eve
for breakfast, while watching Good Morning America. Never guess what
auto correct wanted to change scunguilli to!
Please do tell, I always enjoy autocorrect changes.
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 12:19:42 PM
The olive oil and lemon juice would be an interesting addition to the experience.Still makes sense if you read the original post.scunguilli -> cunnilingusThat sounds delicious but not sure I'd eat it for breakfast.Hiya Flip, what's for lunch? I'm starving.i got a corn muffin here at the desk, but I had the Italian seafood salad(shrimp, scunguilli,
squid, celery, flat leaf parsley, dressed in Olive oil & lemon juice), from Christmas eve
for breakfast, while watching Good Morning America. Never guess what
auto correct wanted to change scunguilli to!
Please do tell, I always enjoy autocorrect changes.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 12:34:14 PM
I was curious myself, got some Micallef Sumatra to try, still resting.In an effort to do some serious procrastinating, I finally gave SeriousCigars a call regarding my order from November 24th... They said they would overnight it and give me back 15% for dropping the ball and not responding to my email inquiries. Let's see what happens.Also did some other cigar shopping. Finally used my old cigar.com gift cards to sample a bunch of different Micallefs. Been hearing really good things about them. I'll keep y'all posted...
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 12:35:34 PM
Spending a bit of time with the Vixen it seems...Charlie first told me about the Micallef Leyenda. Said it was about the best cigar he'd ever smoked... And that's saying a lot. Since then, I've noticed Cigar Vixen being associated with them. So I finally bit the bullet and ordered a single of each of the Micallef lines, in the smallest vitola offered by cigar.com in order to use my old gift cards from 2017.That is one I have to look up. Yes please keep us posted. Hope you get all your cigars safely.In an effort to do some serious procrastinating, I finally gave SeriousCigars a call regarding my order from November 24th... They said they would overnight it and give me back 15% for dropping the ball and not responding to my email inquiries. Let's see what happens.Also did some other cigar shopping. Finally used my old cigar.com gift cards to sample a bunch of different Micallefs. Been hearing really good things about them. I'll keep y'all posted...
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 12:36:37 PM
About the same aroma...scunguilli -> cunnilingusThat sounds delicious but not sure I'd eat it for breakfast.Hiya Flip, what's for lunch? I'm starving.i got a corn muffin here at the desk, but I had the Italian seafood salad(shrimp, scunguilli,
squid, celery, flat leaf parsley, dressed in Olive oil & lemon juice), from Christmas eve
for breakfast, while watching Good Morning America. Never guess what
auto correct wanted to change scunguilli to!
Please do tell, I always enjoy autocorrect changes.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 12:38:27 PM
Micallef Reserva Limitada Privada made #17 on CA list.In an effort to do some serious procrastinating, I finally gave SeriousCigars a call regarding my order from November 24th... They said they would overnight it and give me back 15% for dropping the ball and not responding to my email inquiries. Let's see what happens.Also did some other cigar shopping. Finally used my old cigar.com gift cards to sample a bunch of different Micallefs. Been hearing really good things about them. I'll keep y'all posted...
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 12:43:00 PM
Yeah she likes lancerosSpending a bit of time with the Vixen it seems...Charlie first told me about the Micallef Leyenda. Said it was about the best cigar he'd ever smoked... And that's saying a lot. Since then, I've noticed Cigar Vixen being associated with them. So I finally bit the bullet and ordered a single of each of the Micallef lines, in the smallest vitola offered by cigar.com in order to use my old gift cards from 2017.That is one I have to look up. Yes please keep us posted. Hope you get all your cigars safely.In an effort to do some serious procrastinating, I finally gave SeriousCigars a call regarding my order from November 24th... They said they would overnight it and give me back 15% for dropping the ball and not responding to my email inquiries. Let's see what happens.Also did some other cigar shopping. Finally used my old cigar.com gift cards to sample a bunch of different Micallefs. Been hearing really good things about them. I'll keep y'all posted...
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 12:47:55 PM
#11 Quai d’Orsay No. 54
#12 Punch After Dinner
#13 La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel
#14 Tatuaje Fausto FT153 Toro
#15 Villiger San’Doro Colorado Churchill
#16 Joya De Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande
#17 Micallef Reserva Limitada Privada
#18 Cohiba Siglo VI (Tubo)
#19 Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Toro (Tubo)
#20 San Cristobal Quintessence Corona Gorda
#21 Trinidad Santiago Belicoso
#22 OneOff +53 Super Robusto
#23 Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis
#24 Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez Churchill
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 01:38:24 PM
That's what she told you? OK then....Yeah she likes lancerosSpending a bit of time with the Vixen it seems...Charlie first told me about the Micallef Leyenda. Said it was about the best cigar he'd ever smoked... And that's saying a lot. Since then, I've noticed Cigar Vixen being associated with them. So I finally bit the bullet and ordered a single of each of the Micallef lines, in the smallest vitola offered by cigar.com in order to use my old gift cards from 2017.That is one I have to look up. Yes please keep us posted. Hope you get all your cigars safely.In an effort to do some serious procrastinating, I finally gave SeriousCigars a call regarding my order from November 24th... They said they would overnight it and give me back 15% for dropping the ball and not responding to my email inquiries. Let's see what happens.Also did some other cigar shopping. Finally used my old cigar.com gift cards to sample a bunch of different Micallefs. Been hearing really good things about them. I'll keep y'all posted...
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 01:39:54 PM
That's not one offered by the sis.Micallef Reserva Limitada Privada made #17 on CA list.In an effort to do some serious procrastinating, I finally gave SeriousCigars a call regarding my order from November 24th... They said they would overnight it and give me back 15% for dropping the ball and not responding to my email inquiries. Let's see what happens.Also did some other cigar shopping. Finally used my old cigar.com gift cards to sample a bunch of different Micallefs. Been hearing really good things about them. I'll keep y'all posted...
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 01:41:12 PM
Rest of the top 25 from CA:Where's your editor? And where's 25?
#11 Quai d’Orsay No. 54
#12 Punch After Dinner
#13 La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel
#14 Tatuaje Fausto FT153 Toro
#15 Villiger San’Doro Colorado Churchill
#16 Joya De Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande
#17 Micallef Reserva Limitada Privada
#18 Cohiba Siglo VI (Tubo)
#19 Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Toro (Tubo)
#20 San Cristobal Quintessence Corona Gorda
#21 Trinidad Santiago Belicoso
#22 OneOff +53 Super Robusto
#23 Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis
#24 Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez Churchill
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 01:42:13 PM
gatorsJust hit them with a nine iron, what golf shot requires a pistol?Lots of rain last night but supposed to be a nice day today. Brought my range bag to the office with hopes I can slip past the HR prick and go prepare for the coming zombie apocalypse.I got pulled over the other night and couldn't remember if I took my pistol out of the side pocket of my golf bag. what a fiasco that was.
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 01:43:53 PM
I only proof the birthday list.Rest of the top 25 from CA:Where's your editor? And where's 25?
#11 Quai d’Orsay No. 54
#12 Punch After Dinner
#13 La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel
#14 Tatuaje Fausto FT153 Toro
#15 Villiger San’Doro Colorado Churchill
#16 Joya De Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande
#17 Micallef Reserva Limitada Privada
#18 Cohiba Siglo VI (Tubo)
#19 Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Toro (Tubo)
#20 San Cristobal Quintessence Corona Gorda
#21 Trinidad Santiago Belicoso
#22 OneOff +53 Super Robusto
#23 Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis
#24 Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez Churchill
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 01:48:41 PM
That's awfully specific.I only proof the birthday list.Rest of the top 25 from CA:Where's your editor? And where's 25?
#11 Quai d’Orsay No. 54
#12 Punch After Dinner
#13 La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel
#14 Tatuaje Fausto FT153 Toro
#15 Villiger San’Doro Colorado Churchill
#16 Joya De Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande
#17 Micallef Reserva Limitada Privada
#18 Cohiba Siglo VI (Tubo)
#19 Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Toro (Tubo)
#20 San Cristobal Quintessence Corona Gorda
#21 Trinidad Santiago Belicoso
#22 OneOff +53 Super Robusto
#23 Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis
#24 Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez Churchill
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 01:50:53 PM
It's a union thing. Someone else has to proof top 25 lists.That's awfully specific.I only proof the birthday list.Rest of the top 25 from CA:Where's your editor? And where's 25?
#11 Quai d’Orsay No. 54
#12 Punch After Dinner
#13 La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel
#14 Tatuaje Fausto FT153 Toro
#15 Villiger San’Doro Colorado Churchill
#16 Joya De Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande
#17 Micallef Reserva Limitada Privada
#18 Cohiba Siglo VI (Tubo)
#19 Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Toro (Tubo)
#20 San Cristobal Quintessence Corona Gorda
#21 Trinidad Santiago Belicoso
#22 OneOff +53 Super Robusto
#23 Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis
#24 Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez Churchill
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 02:04:26 PM
I can believe it.It's a union thing. Someone else has to proof top 25 lists.That's awfully specific.I only proof the birthday list.Rest of the top 25 from CA:Where's your editor? And where's 25?
#11 Quai d’Orsay No. 54
#12 Punch After Dinner
#13 La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel
#14 Tatuaje Fausto FT153 Toro
#15 Villiger San’Doro Colorado Churchill
#16 Joya De Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande
#17 Micallef Reserva Limitada Privada
#18 Cohiba Siglo VI (Tubo)
#19 Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Toro (Tubo)
#20 San Cristobal Quintessence Corona Gorda
#21 Trinidad Santiago Belicoso
#22 OneOff +53 Super Robusto
#23 Plasencia Cosecha 146 San Luis
#24 Ramon Allones by AJ Fernandez Churchill
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 02:05:25 PM
Post by: FloridaDean on December 27, 2018, 02:21:42 PM
as it was I couldn't remember if I took it out of my golf bag, so when the officer came to the window I told him that. side pocket in back of truck. rubber trigger plug, chamber empty, magazine not seated, plus spare in holster. so out of the truck, up against his front bumper and handcuffed for 'safety'. luckily the tonneau cover was locked. told him the key was with the ignition key. by the time he unlocked the tonneau cover there was back up. thank God the pocket was empty. I said I guess I put it in my night stand and he requested that when I got home to check and let the sheriff office know in case it was stolen. he then asked if I had any more weapons in the truck. yes, razor knife side door pocket front seat, machete under the carpet in back, various folding hunting knives in the glove box. by the time all was said and done I asked why he pulled me over. headlight out driver side. I walked to the front of the truck, hit the lens with my hand and it came on. I still have to fix that bulb. no tickets, just alot of wasted time because I can't remember shit.gatorsJust hit them with a nine iron, what golf shot requires a pistol?Lots of rain last night but supposed to be a nice day today. Brought my range bag to the office with hopes I can slip past the HR prick and go prepare for the coming zombie apocalypse.I got pulled over the other night and couldn't remember if I took my pistol out of the side pocket of my golf bag. what a fiasco that was.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 02:22:06 PM
https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/14/17455798/are-there-too-many-bowl-games
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 02:24:37 PM
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 02:47:30 PM
It's above freezing. Good working man cigar here! Fixing fencing. Pandora radio blaring.She's mighty mighty, just lettin' it all hang out.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 03:25:16 PM
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 03:42:27 PM
A very old V Belicoso ready to 🔥In the man cave with coffee and Amazon Basin.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 03:48:06 PM
Nice smoke!!!A very old V Belicoso ready to 🔥In the man cave with coffee and Amazon Basin.
I have a few Basins loose in the humi and one more full box left from the Famous blowout a couple of years ago. They were like $70-80/box and I sure wish I had bought a couple more of them.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 03:56:10 PM
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 03:58:51 PM
These old V’s are so much better smokes than ones produced in the last 3 or 4 years.It's been roughly that long since I've purchased a V, and that's probably why.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 04:00:37 PM
Oh yeah, they changed them big time along the way and the newer ones are so-so .These old V’s are so much better smokes than ones produced in the last 3 or 4 years.It's been roughly that long since I've purchased a V, and that's probably why.
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 04:01:09 PM
It is. Great for when there's time to pay attention to it. Like this week.Nice smoke!!!A very old V Belicoso ready to 🔥In the man cave with coffee and Amazon Basin.
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 04:02:13 PM
I recall getting a lot of draw problems. Inconsistent construction, and plenty of great sticks to be had at the price point.Oh yeah, they changed them big time along the way and the newer ones are so-so .These old V’s are so much better smokes than ones produced in the last 3 or 4 years.It's been roughly that long since I've purchased a V, and that's probably why.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 04:03:45 PM
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 04:15:09 PM
That is a steal! I'll keep an eye out, that deal will come around again. In the meantime, I'll go on a date with a super model.Nice smoke!!!A very old V Belicoso ready to 🔥In the man cave with coffee and Amazon Basin.
I have a few Basins loose in the humi and one more full box left from the Famous blowout a couple of years ago. They were like $70-80/box and I sure wish I had bought a couple more of them.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 04:15:59 PM
Never noted many draw problems and the newer ones frequently have moderate burn issues but the taste is not even similar to the originals.I recall getting a lot of draw problems. Inconsistent construction, and plenty of great sticks to be had at the price point.Oh yeah, they changed them big time along the way and the newer ones are so-so .These old V’s are so much better smokes than ones produced in the last 3 or 4 years.It's been roughly that long since I've purchased a V, and that's probably why.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 04:16:41 PM
Mayor and I jumped on that deal.That is a steal! I'll keep an eye out, that deal will come around again. In the meantime, I'll go on a date with a super model.Nice smoke!!!A very old V Belicoso ready to 🔥In the man cave with coffee and Amazon Basin.
I have a few Basins loose in the humi and one more full box left from the Famous blowout a couple of years ago. They were like $70-80/box and I sure wish I had bought a couple more of them.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 04:17:07 PM
My Texan constituents have inspired me to find a smoke and head on out. Let's see what I can find...Good Idea!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 04:22:52 PM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 04:24:55 PM
Decided on a Cuban Partagas Serie E No. 2 (robusto).My Texan constituents have inspired me to find a smoke and head on out. Let's see what I can find...Good Idea!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 04:30:07 PM
👍Decided on a Cuban Partagas Serie E No. 2 (robusto).My Texan constituents have inspired me to find a smoke and head on out. Let's see what I can find...Good Idea!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 04:32:47 PM
After trailing most of the first half Duke is kicking Temple’s ass 49-27 early in the 4th quarter in my Hometown Bowl. Huge crowd of probably 8-10 thousand.56-27 now with 10 minutes remaining in the 4th, could be a blowout 🤔
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 05:09:34 PM
This cigar needs to be buried in the humidor. It has a "stale" flavor. I'm guessing it has been months since it was properly cared for. Burn and draw is fine but the flavors are suffering.Decided on a Cuban Partagas Serie E No. 2 (robusto).My Texan constituents have inspired me to find a smoke and head on out. Let's see what I can find...Good Idea!
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Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 05:15:01 PM
$hitcanit and light something elseThis cigar needs to be buried in the humidor. It has a "stale" flavor. I'm guessing it has been months since it was properly cared for. Burn and draw is fine but the flavors are suffering.Decided on a Cuban Partagas Serie E No. 2 (robusto).My Texan constituents have inspired me to find a smoke and head on out. Let's see what I can find...Good Idea!
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 05:33:53 PM
It's definitely smokable. In fact, it has improved dramatically. With proper downtime this cigar will be excellent. I like the fact that I smoked one OTT so that I will more clearly notice the improvements.$hitcanit and light something elseThis cigar needs to be buried in the humidor. It has a "stale" flavor. I'm guessing it has been months since it was properly cared for. Burn and draw is fine but the flavors are suffering.Decided on a Cuban Partagas Serie E No. 2 (robusto).My Texan constituents have inspired me to find a smoke and head on out. Let's see what I can find...Good Idea!
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 06:10:52 PM
That last third is downright tasty. Some leather, cocoa, and cinnamon notes.It's definitely smokable. In fact, it has improved dramatically. With proper downtime this cigar will be excellent. I like the fact that I smoked one OTT so that I will more clearly notice the improvements.$hitcanit and light something elseThis cigar needs to be buried in the humidor. It has a "stale" flavor. I'm guessing it has been months since it was properly cared for. Burn and draw is fine but the flavors are suffering.Decided on a Cuban Partagas Serie E No. 2 (robusto).My Texan constituents have inspired me to find a smoke and head on out. Let's see what I can find...Good Idea!
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Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 08:10:20 PM
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 08:26:19 PM
Not enough time to waste on rh cigars...chuck it into the canal and move on to better.This cigar needs to be buried in the humidor. It has a "stale" flavor. I'm guessing it has been months since it was properly cared for. Burn and draw is fine but the flavors are suffering.Decided on a Cuban Partagas Serie E No. 2 (robusto).My Texan constituents have inspired me to find a smoke and head on out. Let's see what I can find...Good Idea!
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Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 08:27:42 PM
Richard Overton, once America's oldest living WWII veteran, dies at 112
Lately, Overton had spent many of his days on the front porch of the home he built 70 years ago. His friends called it his "stage." It's on Richard Overton Avenue, as the town renamed the street for his 111th birthday. That's where Overton smoked his 12 daily cigars -- Tampa Sweet Perfectos -- and sometimes enjoyed his favorite drink, a whiskey and Coke.
Overton was born on May 11, 1906, the same year as the first wireless radio broadcast, and a year before Oklahoma became a state. He was 5 years old when the Titanic sank.
The Army veteran fought in World War II in a segregated unit. After returning from war, he spent the bulk of his career working at furniture stores, then at the Texas Department of Treasury.
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/people/2018/12/27/nations-oldest-man-wwii-veteran-austins-richard-overton-dies-112
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 08:31:41 PM
Any Dave can answer
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 08:39:00 PM
What are you smoking Dave?Call me Nothing Dave :)
Any Dave can answer
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 08:44:30 PM
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 08:46:17 PM
I could get used to this except all the snacks and goodies from Christmas.
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 08:48:19 PM
Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 09:10:59 PM
What are you smoking Dave?Bellas Artes Maduro.
Any Dave can answer
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 09:12:25 PM
Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 09:14:45 PM
Some very sad news to report regarding our BOTL.That breaks my heart. RIP, Mr. Overton.
Richard Overton, once America's oldest living WWII veteran, dies at 112
Lately, Overton had spent many of his days on the front porch of the home he built 70 years ago. His friends called it his "stage." It's on Richard Overton Avenue, as the town renamed the street for his 111th birthday. That's where Overton smoked his 12 daily cigars -- Tampa Sweet Perfectos -- and sometimes enjoyed his favorite drink, a whiskey and Coke.
Overton was born on May 11, 1906, the same year as the first wireless radio broadcast, and a year before Oklahoma became a state. He was 5 years old when the Titanic sank.
The Army veteran fought in World War II in a segregated unit. After returning from war, he spent the bulk of his career working at furniture stores, then at the Texas Department of Treasury.
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/people/2018/12/27/nations-oldest-man-wwii-veteran-austins-richard-overton-dies-112
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 09:15:21 PM
I believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 09:16:28 PM
I like that one. I pick one up from time to time from my city b&mWhat are you smoking Dave?Bellas Artes Maduro.
Any Dave can answer
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 09:17:25 PM
Indeed. On the plus side he was a great spokesperson for whiskey and daily cigars. Don't think the warden is buying it, though.Some very sad news to report regarding our BOTL.That breaks my heart. RIP, Mr. Overton.
Richard Overton, once America's oldest living WWII veteran, dies at 112
Lately, Overton had spent many of his days on the front porch of the home he built 70 years ago. His friends called it his "stage." It's on Richard Overton Avenue, as the town renamed the street for his 111th birthday. That's where Overton smoked his 12 daily cigars -- Tampa Sweet Perfectos -- and sometimes enjoyed his favorite drink, a whiskey and Coke.
Overton was born on May 11, 1906, the same year as the first wireless radio broadcast, and a year before Oklahoma became a state. He was 5 years old when the Titanic sank.
The Army veteran fought in World War II in a segregated unit. After returning from war, he spent the bulk of his career working at furniture stores, then at the Texas Department of Treasury.
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/people/2018/12/27/nations-oldest-man-wwii-veteran-austins-richard-overton-dies-112
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 09:18:53 PM
Tough to compete vs the online stores, Lowe's, and Home DepotI believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 09:20:12 PM
I believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
I don't believe Craftsman are made in the U.S. any longer.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 09:20:37 PM
I'm definitely a fan.I like that one. I pick one up from time to time from my city b&mWhat are you smoking Dave?Bellas Artes Maduro.
Any Dave can answer
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 09:21:37 PM
Yeah, I've been trying to sell that one too for the last several years.Indeed. On the plus side he was a great spokesperson for whiskey and daily cigars. Don't think the warden is buying it, though.Some very sad news to report regarding our BOTL.That breaks my heart. RIP, Mr. Overton.
Richard Overton, once America's oldest living WWII veteran, dies at 112
Lately, Overton had spent many of his days on the front porch of the home he built 70 years ago. His friends called it his "stage." It's on Richard Overton Avenue, as the town renamed the street for his 111th birthday. That's where Overton smoked his 12 daily cigars -- Tampa Sweet Perfectos -- and sometimes enjoyed his favorite drink, a whiskey and Coke.
Overton was born on May 11, 1906, the same year as the first wireless radio broadcast, and a year before Oklahoma became a state. He was 5 years old when the Titanic sank.
The Army veteran fought in World War II in a segregated unit. After returning from war, he spent the bulk of his career working at furniture stores, then at the Texas Department of Treasury.
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/people/2018/12/27/nations-oldest-man-wwii-veteran-austins-richard-overton-dies-112
Post by: Threebean on December 27, 2018, 09:24:02 PM
Sears just didn't keep up and got beat at their own game. Mail order became on-line order, and they missed it.Tough to compete vs the online stores, Lowe's, and Home DepotI believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 09:24:24 PM
Craftsman used to stand for quality. millennials don't buy tools.I believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
I don't believe Craftsman are made in the U.S. any longer.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 09:24:28 PM
Sold Craftsman Tool Brand to Ace Hardware and Lowe’s but only a few years ago. Absolutely correct on the Tools and Appliances theory.I believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 09:25:22 PM
Sears self destructed, nobody’s fault but their own mismanagement.Sears just didn't keep up and got beat at their own game. Mail order became on-line order, and they missed it.Tough to compete vs the online stores, Lowe's, and Home DepotI believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 09:27:31 PM
Correct, the hand tools have been produced in China and other Asian countries for a few years now. The power tools have been contracted out all over the world for many many years.I believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
I don't believe Craftsman are made in the U.S. any longer.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on December 27, 2018, 09:29:37 PM
Just a good old fashion GFY works fine for me.Yeah, I've been trying to sell that one too for the last several years.Indeed. On the plus side he was a great spokesperson for whiskey and daily cigars. Don't think the warden is buying it, though.Some very sad news to report regarding our BOTL.That breaks my heart. RIP, Mr. Overton.
Richard Overton, once America's oldest living WWII veteran, dies at 112
Lately, Overton had spent many of his days on the front porch of the home he built 70 years ago. His friends called it his "stage." It's on Richard Overton Avenue, as the town renamed the street for his 111th birthday. That's where Overton smoked his 12 daily cigars -- Tampa Sweet Perfectos -- and sometimes enjoyed his favorite drink, a whiskey and Coke.
Overton was born on May 11, 1906, the same year as the first wireless radio broadcast, and a year before Oklahoma became a state. He was 5 years old when the Titanic sank.
The Army veteran fought in World War II in a segregated unit. After returning from war, he spent the bulk of his career working at furniture stores, then at the Texas Department of Treasury.
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/people/2018/12/27/nations-oldest-man-wwii-veteran-austins-richard-overton-dies-112
Post by: bluecollar on December 27, 2018, 09:34:29 PM
Only I get yelled at for drawing that cardJust a good old fashion GFY works fine for me.Yeah, I've been trying to sell that one too for the last several years.Indeed. On the plus side he was a great spokesperson for whiskey and daily cigars. Don't think the warden is buying it, though.Some very sad news to report regarding our BOTL.That breaks my heart. RIP, Mr. Overton.
Richard Overton, once America's oldest living WWII veteran, dies at 112
Lately, Overton had spent many of his days on the front porch of the home he built 70 years ago. His friends called it his "stage." It's on Richard Overton Avenue, as the town renamed the street for his 111th birthday. That's where Overton smoked his 12 daily cigars -- Tampa Sweet Perfectos -- and sometimes enjoyed his favorite drink, a whiskey and Coke.
Overton was born on May 11, 1906, the same year as the first wireless radio broadcast, and a year before Oklahoma became a state. He was 5 years old when the Titanic sank.
The Army veteran fought in World War II in a segregated unit. After returning from war, he spent the bulk of his career working at furniture stores, then at the Texas Department of Treasury.
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/people/2018/12/27/nations-oldest-man-wwii-veteran-austins-richard-overton-dies-112
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 27, 2018, 09:53:00 PM
Most of them ARE tools.Craftsman used to stand for quality. millennials don't buy tools.I believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.
I don't believe Craftsman are made in the U.S. any longer.
Post by: Travellin Dave on December 27, 2018, 11:57:03 PM
Chraftsman now owned by LowesI believe they sold off the Craftsman line years ago. Tools and the appliances were the only reason to walk in a Sears.Always did well by Kenmore appliances. :(Looks like this 125 year old icon is going down the tube.Sears, 2 stores and all Kmarts are gone by me.
Sears may be down to its last 24 hours. Iconic retailer likely liquidates if no bid comes in tomorrow.