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[CigarBanter]

What's up cigar enthusiasts?!  Any cigar deals on the various internet sites that are worth talking about? Join in this discussion and perhaps learn something along the way.  Warning: don't proceed if you have thin skin but don't be afraid to post either...  And welcome aboard!

[A Friend of Charlie]

Sorry for the late flip. I was out and the phone died. Don't think we missed anything though. Hopefully Johnny isn't too upset. 😉

[South Carolina Redfish]

Morning Everyday Americans

[South Carolina Redfish]

I know this is a Dad Type Tale but got to tell somebody before I have the warden euthanized.  She has an iPhone5 (4 generations old) which every tear I try to replace and she does not want a new one..... Son told her he was buying her a new one period the end because hers does not work right half the time and the battery life is very short......  So he sent her a new iPhone 7 yesterday and I try to transfer her data from the iCloud.  This is when shit hits the fan.  She has not upgraded anything since 2013, said I told her not to.... Bullshit!  Because it has not been updated the data transfer app can't be used and I can't get to the old iOS updates.  Then I try the cloud, will not work on the outdated iOS.....  Trying to figure out how to do it somehow and she has 1300 +unopened emails and 1200+ pictures on the damn thing so no wonder shit does not work half the time it is out of space space and at least 8 iOS updates behind..... 

Thank you for your listening patience, so far but there is more!

Tried to download iTunes on her laptop to do the transfer by wire and guess what - 21 updates behind and almost nothing works.  She said oh I don't use it anymore because it does not work very good.

Just fuk me to tears!

[South Carolina Redfish]

October 15 is....... Chicken Cacciatore Day

The History of Chicken Cacciatore Day

It’s probably best to start off by saying what cacciatore actually means, which will help shed some light on the dish’s origins. Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian, and it is hunters who first ate this dish. In fact, it is thought that the first Chicken Caccaiatore was not made with chicken at all, but with rabbit or other wild game sometime during the Renaissance period, so between the 14th and 16th centuries. Chicken Cacciatore’s simple but delicious recipe was likely developed to satisfy the appetites of hunters who may have been on the track of a larger animal or herd of animals for several days, and who needed a tasty, filling stew that could easily be cooked outdoors to keep them going. The spices used, such as parsley and oregano, would have also been readily available to humble hunters. An interesting fact is that contrary to popular belief, Chicken Cacciatore did not originally contain tomatoes or tomato sauce, as tomatoes were brought to Italy from the New World later than it would have been made for the first time. When making this dish with chicken, it is more traditional to use the dark meat, not the white meat, as it contains more fat and therefore helps make a thicker, tastier sauce when cooked than lean chicken breast would.

[South Carolina Redfish]

From Halfwheel here is the details in Obummers Cuban Cigar & Rum changes.  Would like some rum but personally I don't give a crap,about the low quality cigars they now produce.


For nearly the past two years, Americans visiting Cuba were allowed to bring back up $400 of goods per trip, of which up to $100 worth could be tobacco products and alcohol, which almost certainly meant rum and cigars. Soon, that limit will go away.

On Friday, President Obama issued a presidential policy directive that will lift that cap and make several other changes in the relations between the two countries to help promote business and trade.

For travelers, the most noticeable change will be the removal of the $100 limit on what they are allowed to bring back in terms of Cuban tobacco and alcohol as long as they are for personal use and pay the normal duties that would apply.

There will also no longer be a limit on these products purchased in countries other than Cuba, previously Americans were able to legally purchase Cuban cigars abroad, but could not bring them back to the U.S.

This means Americans can bring 100 Cuban cigars, valued less than $800, duty free every 31 days; anything over that amount is subject to a flat 4 percent rate of duty. That’s the same policy that applies to bringing cigars back from any other country.

Online and mail order sales remain prohibited as does importing Cuban cigars for anything other than personal use, meaning it is still illegal for retailers in the U.S. to sell Cuban cigars.

[LuvTooGolf]

October 15 is....... Chicken Cacciatore Day

The History of Chicken Cacciatore Day

It’s probably best to start off by saying what cacciatore actually means, which will help shed some light on the dish’s origins. Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian, and it is hunters who first ate this dish. In fact, it is thought that the first Chicken Caccaiatore was not made with chicken at all, but with rabbit or other wild game sometime during the Renaissance period, so between the 14th and 16th centuries. Chicken Cacciatore’s simple but delicious recipe was likely developed to satisfy the appetites of hunters who may have been on the track of a larger animal or herd of animals for several days, and who needed a tasty, filling stew that could easily be cooked outdoors to keep them going. The spices used, such as parsley and oregano, would have also been readily available to humble hunters. An interesting fact is that contrary to popular belief, Chicken Cacciatore did not originally contain tomatoes or tomato sauce, as tomatoes were brought to Italy from the New World later than it would have been made for the first time. When making this dish with chicken, it is more traditional to use the dark meat, not the white meat, as it contains more fat and therefore helps make a thicker, tastier sauce when cooked than lean chicken breast would.

We're officially running out of "days". Morning, Tex.

[South Carolina Redfish]

October 15 is....... Chicken Cacciatore Day

The History of Chicken Cacciatore Day

It’s probably best to start off by saying what cacciatore actually means, which will help shed some light on the dish’s origins. Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian, and it is hunters who first ate this dish. In fact, it is thought that the first Chicken Caccaiatore was not made with chicken at all, but with rabbit or other wild game sometime during the Renaissance period, so between the 14th and 16th centuries. Chicken Cacciatore’s simple but delicious recipe was likely developed to satisfy the appetites of hunters who may have been on the track of a larger animal or herd of animals for several days, and who needed a tasty, filling stew that could easily be cooked outdoors to keep them going. The spices used, such as parsley and oregano, would have also been readily available to humble hunters. An interesting fact is that contrary to popular belief, Chicken Cacciatore did not originally contain tomatoes or tomato sauce, as tomatoes were brought to Italy from the New World later than it would have been made for the first time. When making this dish with chicken, it is more traditional to use the dark meat, not the white meat, as it contains more fat and therefore helps make a thicker, tastier sauce when cooked than lean chicken breast would.

We're officially running out of "days". Morning, Tex.

No way, there are 6 different ones today!

[South Carolina Redfish]

Morning Golf

[LuvTooGolf]

From Halfwheel here is the details in Obummers Cuban Cigar & Rum changes.  Would like some rum but personally I don't give a crap,about the low quality cigars they now produce.


For nearly the past two years, Americans visiting Cuba were allowed to bring back up $400 of goods per trip, of which up to $100 worth could be tobacco products and alcohol, which almost certainly meant rum and cigars. Soon, that limit will go away.

On Friday, President Obama issued a presidential policy directive that will lift that cap and make several other changes in the relations between the two countries to help promote business and trade.

For travelers, the most noticeable change will be the removal of the $100 limit on what they are allowed to bring back in terms of Cuban tobacco and alcohol as long as they are for personal use and pay the normal duties that would apply.

There will also no longer be a limit on these products purchased in countries other than Cuba, previously Americans were able to legally purchase Cuban cigars abroad, but could not bring them back to the U.S.

This means Americans can bring 100 Cuban cigars, valued less than $800, duty free every 31 days; anything over that amount is subject to a flat 4 percent rate of duty. That’s the same policy that applies to bringing cigars back from any other country.

Online and mail order sales remain prohibited as does importing Cuban cigars for anything other than personal use, meaning it is still illegal for retailers in the U.S. to sell Cuban cigars.

[A Friend of Charlie]

October 15 is....... Chicken Cacciatore Day

The History of Chicken Cacciatore Day

It’s probably best to start off by saying what cacciatore actually means, which will help shed some light on the dish’s origins. Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian, and it is hunters who first ate this dish. In fact, it is thought that the first Chicken Caccaiatore was not made with chicken at all, but with rabbit or other wild game sometime during the Renaissance period, so between the 14th and 16th centuries. Chicken Cacciatore’s simple but delicious recipe was likely developed to satisfy the appetites of hunters who may have been on the track of a larger animal or herd of animals for several days, and who needed a tasty, filling stew that could easily be cooked outdoors to keep them going. The spices used, such as parsley and oregano, would have also been readily available to humble hunters. An interesting fact is that contrary to popular belief, Chicken Cacciatore did not originally contain tomatoes or tomato sauce, as tomatoes were brought to Italy from the New World later than it would have been made for the first time. When making this dish with chicken, it is more traditional to use the dark meat, not the white meat, as it contains more fat and therefore helps make a thicker, tastier sauce when cooked than lean chicken breast would.

Blah blah blah, I knew all that... Now where's the dang recipe? Sheesh.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Good morning, Daves.

[LuvTooGolf]

Good morning, Daves.

Morning, Fearless Leader.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Good morning, Daves.

Morning Soccer Mom

[South Carolina Redfish]

October 15 is....... Chicken Cacciatore Day

The History of Chicken Cacciatore Day

It’s probably best to start off by saying what cacciatore actually means, which will help shed some light on the dish’s origins. Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian, and it is hunters who first ate this dish. In fact, it is thought that the first Chicken Caccaiatore was not made with chicken at all, but with rabbit or other wild game sometime during the Renaissance period, so between the 14th and 16th centuries. Chicken Cacciatore’s simple but delicious recipe was likely developed to satisfy the appetites of hunters who may have been on the track of a larger animal or herd of animals for several days, and who needed a tasty, filling stew that could easily be cooked outdoors to keep them going. The spices used, such as parsley and oregano, would have also been readily available to humble hunters. An interesting fact is that contrary to popular belief, Chicken Cacciatore did not originally contain tomatoes or tomato sauce, as tomatoes were brought to Italy from the New World later than it would have been made for the first time. When making this dish with chicken, it is more traditional to use the dark meat, not the white meat, as it contains more fat and therefore helps make a thicker, tastier sauce when cooked than lean chicken breast would.

Blah blah blah, I knew all that... Now where's the dang recipe? Sheesh.

GFY