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Cigar Banter => Daily Cigar Deals Discussion => Topic started by: CigarBanter on September 17, 2017, 12:00:38 AM
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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!
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Morning Smokers, Pleasant Day of Rest!
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The tropics are quite active with hurricane Jose and two tropical storms!
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov
TS Maria is a scary one, forecast to be a Cat 3 as it approaches the Islands in a few days on a similar track to Irma.
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Pretty sky lighting up this early morning.
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Temporary porch chair resolved at no cost, boy had 2 of the plastic Adirondack chairs in his garage so I just borrowed those. Much mire comfortable out here now as I enjoy my coffee, OJ and a cinnamon muffin.
Now if I can just get up out of the damn chair when needed :o
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Temporary porch chair resolved at no cost, boy had 2 of the plastic Adirondack chairs in his garage so I just borrowed those. Much mire comfortable out here now as I enjoy my coffee, OJ and a cinnamon muffin.
Now if I can just get up out of the damn chair when needed :o
Yea, well, there's that.
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Morning CarolinaDave.
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Today is Sunday, Sept. 17, the 260th day of 2017. There are 105 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On September 17, 1967, The Doors appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS-TV for the first - and last - time. The group was banned from the program after Jim Morrison ignored a producer's request to change the line, "Girl, we couldn't get much higher" to "Girl, we couldn't get much better" while singing "Light My Fire" during the live broadcast.
On this date:
In 1787, the Constitution of the United States was completed and signed by a majority of delegates attending the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
In 1862, more than 3,600 men were killed in the Civil War Battle of Antietam (an-TEE'-tum) in Maryland.
In 1937, the likeness of President Abraham Lincoln's head was dedicated at Mount Rushmore.
In 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Poland during World War II, more than two weeks after Nazi Germany had launched its assault.
In 1947, James V. Forrestal was sworn in as the first U.S. Secretary of Defense.
In 1957, two male attorneys "stood in" as actress Sophia Loren and producer Carlo Ponti were married by proxy in Ciudad Juarez (see-yoo-DAHD' wahr-EHZ'), Mexico. (Legal issues later forced an annulment; the couple wed in Sevres, France, in 1966.)
In 1971, citing health reasons, Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, 85, retired. (Black, who was succeeded by Lewis F. Powell Jr., died eight days after making his announcement.)
In 1978, after meeting at Camp David, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin (men-AH'-kem BAY'-gihn) and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat signed a framework for a peace treaty.
In 1987, the city of Philadelphia, birthplace of the U.S. Constitution, threw a big party to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the historic document; in a speech at Independence Hall, President Ronald Reagan acclaimed the framing of the Constitution as a milestone "that would profoundly and forever alter not just these United States but the world."
In 1996, former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew died in Berlin, Maryland, at age 77.
In 1997, a U.N. helicopter slammed into a fog-shrouded mountain in central Bosnia and burst into flames, killing German diplomat Gerd Wagner, five Americans and six others. President Bill Clinton rejected a ban on land mines endorsed by 89 countries, saying the accord would jeopardize "the safety and security of our men in uniform." Comedian Red Skelton died in Rancho Mirage, California, at age 84.
In 2011, a demonstration calling itself Occupy Wall Street began in New York, prompting similar protests around the U.S. and the world.
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Ten years ago: President George W. Bush nominated former federal judge Michael Mukasey (myoo-KAY'-zee) to become attorney general. The Iraqi government revoked the license of Blackwater USA security firm a day after a shooting incident that had claimed the lives of civilians. During a forum at the University of Florida, Andrew Meyer, a student with a history of taping his own practical jokes, was Tasered by campus police and arrested after loudly and repeatedly trying to question Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.
Five years ago: Republican Mitt Romney tried to head off a new distraction for his presidential campaign after a video surfaced showing him telling wealthy donors that 47 percent of all Americans "believe they are victims" entitled to help from the government that permeated their lives; Romney offered no apologies, but conceded his comments were not "elegantly stated" and were spoken "off the cuff."
One year ago: An explosion rocked Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, injuring 30 people; an Afghan-born New Jersey resident is facing trial in the bombing. A Somali-American went on a stabbing rampage at Crossroads Center mall in St. Cloud, Minnesota, wounding 10 people before an off-duty officer fatally shot him. Rapper Snoop Dogg received the "I Am Hip Hop" award at the 11th annual BET Hip-Hop Awards near Atlanta. Actress Charmian Carr, best known for playing Liesl von Trapp in the 1965 movie musical "The Sound of Music," died in Los Angeles at age 73.
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Today's Birthdays: Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, is 84. Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter is 78. Singer LaMonte McLemore (The Fifth Dimension) is 82. Retired U.S. Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni is 74. Basketball Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson is 72. Singer Fee Waybill is 67. Actress Cassandra Peterson ("Elvira, Mistress of the Dark") is 66. Comedian Rita Rudner is 64. Muppeteer Kevin Clash (former voice of Elmo on "Sesame Street") is 57. Director-actor Paul Feig is 55. Movie director Baz Luhrmann is 55. Singer BeBe Winans is 55. TV personality/businessman Robert Herjavec (TV: "Shark Tank") is 54. Actor Kyle Chandler is 52. Director-producer Bryan Singer is 52. Rapper Doug E. Fresh is 51. Actor Malik Yoba is 50. Rock singer Anastacia is 49. Rock musician Keith Flint (Prodigy) is 48. Actor Matthew Settle is 48. Rapper Vinnie (Naughty By Nature) is 47. Actor-comedian Bobby Lee is 46. Actor Felix Solis is 46. Rhythm-and-blues singer Marcus Sanders (Hi-Five) is 44. Actress-singer Nona Gaye is 43. Singer-actor Constantine Maroulis is 42. NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson is 42. Pop singer Maile (MY'-lee) Misajon (Eden's Crush) is 41. Country singer-songwriter Stephen Cochran is 38. Rock musician Chuck Comeau (Simple Plan) is 38. Actor Billy Miller is 38. Country singer Desi Wasdin (3 of Hearts) is 34. Rock musician Jon Walker is 32. Actress Danielle Brooks is 28. Actress-singer Denyse Tontz is 23.
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Thought for Today: "I personally believe that each of us was put here for a purpose to build, not to destroy. If I can make people smile, then I have served my purpose for God." - Red Skelton (1913-1997).
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Morning Travellin Dave
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Very nice 69 degrees and mostly clear here this morning.
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good morning Dave and Dave.
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Temporary porch chair resolved at no cost, boy had 2 of the plastic Adirondack chairs in his garage so I just borrowed those. Much mire comfortable out here now as I enjoy my coffee, OJ and a cinnamon muffin.
Now if I can just get up out of the damn chair when needed :o
got a cattle prod around anywhere?
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Great game for Clemson yesterday bringing Superman Lamar Jackson down to earth, Tough one for Texas who played well enough to win but USC (the real USC) took them in 2 OT, Memphis with a big win over UCLA, Mississippi State crushed LSU, Florida with a thriller over Tennessee and most others with relatively easy wins...well except for the Coots, who's delusional dream of of an SEC Least Division title came to a crushing halt against Kentucky.
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Morning Dean'O
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First 2 hackers coming by playing 3rd shots from 250 yards out, Sheesh! one using a range finder and he could not possibly hit the green with a driver and the ball teed up.
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Good morning, SCDave, NJDave, and FLDean.
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Morning Mr. Tony and Mr. Dean.
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Morning Mr. Tony and Mr. Dean.
Heading out for a drive and breakfast with big bro. He's been in the old country for the last 3 weeks and we've got some catching up to do.
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Morning Mayor, hope it is a pleasant sunny day for your drive.
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banter names change quite a bit around here.
morning Tony.
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taking the redhead out to the 1:15 showing of IT this afternoon.
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taking the redhead out to the 1:15 showing of IT this afternoon.
I figured you showed her "IT" a long time ago.
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banter names change quite a bit around here.
morning Tony.
Just a name game ;)
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Great game for Clemson yesterday bringing Superman Lamar Jackson down to earth, Tough one for Texas who played well enough to win but USC (the real USC) took them in 2 OT, Memphis with a big win over UCLA, Mississippi State crushed LSU, Florida with a thriller over Tennessee and most others with relatively easy wins...well except for the Coots, who's delusional dream of of an SEC Least Division title came to a crushing halt against Kentucky.
Boomer Sooner!
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taking the redhead out to the 1:15 showing of IT this afternoon.
Don't be complaining about any claw marks on your arms this afternoon.
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Great game for Clemson yesterday bringing Superman Lamar Jackson down to earth, Tough one for Texas who played well enough to win but USC (the real USC) took them in 2 OT, Memphis with a big win over UCLA, Mississippi State crushed LSU, Florida with a thriller over Tennessee and most others with relatively easy wins...well except for the Coots, who's delusional dream of of an SEC Least Division title came to a crushing halt against Kentucky.
Boomer Sooner!
Morning CB.
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taking the redhead out to the 1:15 showing of IT this afternoon.
I figured you showed her "IT" a long time ago.
Yep, but she likes 'IT' over and over.
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taking the redhead out to the 1:15 showing of IT this afternoon.
Don't be complaining about any claw marks on your arms this afternoon.
I don't complain about the ones on my back so my arms shouldn't matter.
I'm really surprised she wants to go, she hates clowns.
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Going to the marina for lunch then some boating on the river.
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Going to the marina for lunch then some boating on the river.
about time. enjoy, hope it all runs well.
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taking the redhead out to the 1:15 showing of IT this afternoon.
Don't be complaining about any claw marks on your arms this afternoon.
I don't complain about the ones on my back so my arms shouldn't matter.
I'm really surprised she wants to go, she hates clowns.
When she asks you to wear giant shoes and a big red nose to bed you'll have your answer.
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taking the redhead out to the 1:15 showing of IT this afternoon.
Don't be complaining about any claw marks on your arms this afternoon.
I don't complain about the ones on my back so my arms shouldn't matter.
I'm really surprised she wants to go, she hates clowns.
When she asks you to wear giant shoes and a big red nose to bed you'll have your answer.
That will never happen.
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I don’t know if any of this is true, but it is interesting to read...
Interesting article...
Some expressions were derived from the following experiences:
There is an old Hotel/Pub in Marble Arch, London, which used to have a gallows adjacent to it.
Prisoners were taken to the gallows (after a fair trial of course!) to be hanged.The horse-drawn dray, carting the prisoner, was accompanied by an armed guard, who would stop the dray outside the pub and ask the prisoner if he would like ''ONE LAST DRINK''.
If he said YES, it was referred to as ONE FOR THE ROAD.
If he declined, that Prisoner was ON THE WAGON
They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot and t hen once a day it was taken and sold to the tannery
If you had to do this to survive you were "piss poor".
But worse than that were the really poor folk, who couldn't even afford to buy a pot, they "Didn't have a pot to piss in" and were the lowest of the low
The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be...
Here are some facts about England in the 1500s:
Most people got married in June, because they took their yearly bath in May and they still smelled pretty good by June!!
However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor.
Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water
The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water,
Then all the other sons and men,
then the women
and finally the children.
Last of all the babies.
By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it.!
Hence the saying, “Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!"
Houses had thatched roofs, thick straw piled high, with no wood
underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof.
Hence the saying "It's raining cats and dogs."
There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom, where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some
protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence.
The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, "dirt poor."
The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance.
Hence: a thresh hold. (Getting quite an education, aren't you?)
Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over they would hang up their bacon, to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, "Bring home the bacon." They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around talking and ''chew the fat''.
Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning and death. This happened most often with tomatoes.
So for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.
Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky.
Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or ''The Upper Crust''.
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That is some interesting reading, Dean. Leave it to the banter for good edumacational material.
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taking the redhead out to the 1:15 showing of IT this afternoon.
Don't be complaining about any claw marks on your arms this afternoon.
I don't complain about the ones on my back so my arms shouldn't matter.
I'm really surprised she wants to go, she hates clowns.
Me too. Just give her that much more reason to hate them.
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That is some interesting reading, Dean. Leave it to the banter for good edumacational material.
It's what we all come her for.
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Good day Mr. Bean.
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I'm all caught up.
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I'm all caught up.
Didn't take much.
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Back home from the river. Went about 40 miles up to Barefoot Landing in North Mytle Beach, also along the way we passed by our new place to see it from the river. Had a drink at Barefoot Landing and came back.
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Cigar and Beer time now.
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Roma Craft Aquitaine Lancero and a Sweetwater 420
Also found my lighter.
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I thought the remake of 'IT' was pretty lame.
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Afternoon men, early hockey start to the day for me (6AM) then some yard work and finally watching football and having a cigar. Monte #2 from the wedding I attended last year at Trump Bedminister, 2nd half of this cigar is awesome. Heading to Bermuda in 10 days so I wanted to see if it was purchase worthy there
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Afternoon men, early hockey start to the day for me (6AM) then some yard work and finally watching football and having a cigar. Monte #2 from the wedding I attended last year at Trump Bedminister, 2nd half of this cigar is awesome. Heading to Bermuda in 10 days so I wanted to see if it was purchase worthy there
Evening High Roller Fish
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I thought the remake of 'IT' was pretty lame.
That's OK, Hollywood Commies are happy to have your $ whether you like the shit movies or not.
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Afternoon men, early hockey start to the day for me (6AM) then some yard work and finally watching football and having a cigar. Monte #2 from the wedding I attended last year at Trump Bedminister, 2nd half of this cigar is awesome. Heading to Bermuda in 10 days so I wanted to see if it was purchase worthy there
Evening High Roller Fish
Evening GolfSpectatorDave, really good cigar but Nicaragua has closed the gap considerably. I want to smoke a Cuban Punch Punch down there and bring a box back if they're as good as I remember but I have my doubts
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Evening men. Just sparked a few years old DPG Blue with water.