Post by: CigarBanter on July 21, 2018, 12:02:32 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 06:45:03 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 06:51:11 AM
Today’s Highlight in History:
On July 21, 1925, the so-called “Monkey Trial” ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for teaching Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. (The conviction was later overturned on a technicality.)
On this date:
In 1861, during the Civil War, the first Battle of Bull Run was fought at Manassas, Virginia, resulting in a Confederate victory.
In 1930, President Herbert Hoover signed an executive order establishing the Veterans Administration (later the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
In 1944, American forces landed on Guam during World War II, capturing it from the Japanese some three weeks later. The Democratic national convention in Chicago nominated Sen. Harry S. Truman to be vice president.
In 1949, the U.S. Senate ratified the North Atlantic Treaty.
In 1955, during a summit in Geneva, President Dwight D. Eisenhower presented his “open skies” proposal under which the U.S. and the Soviet Union would trade information on each other’s military facilities and allow aerial reconnaissance. (The Soviets rejected the proposal.)
In 1961, Capt. Virgil “Gus” Grissom became the second American to rocket into a sub-orbital pattern around the Earth, flying aboard the Liberty Bell 7.
In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin blasted off from the moon aboard the ascent stage of the lunar module, returning to the command module, which was in lunar orbit with pilot Michael Collins aboard. The astronauts had spent 21 ½ hours on the moon’s surface, but only about two hours was spent outside the landing module, known as Eagle.
In 1973, Israeli agents in Lillehammer, Norway, killed Ahmed Bouchikhi, a Moroccan waiter, in a case of mistaken identity, apparently thinking he was an official with Black September, the group that attacked Israel’s delegation at the 1972 Munich Olympics and killed 11 athletes.
In 1980, draft registration began in the United States for 19- and 20-year-old men.
In 1997, the USS Constitution, which defended the U.S. during the War of 1812, set sail under its own power for first time in 116 years, leaving its temporary anchorage at Marblehead, Massachusetts, for a one-hour voyage marking its 200th anniversary.
In 1999, Navy divers found and recovered the bodies of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, in the wreckage of Kennedy’s plane in the Atlantic Ocean off Martha’s Vineyard.
In 2000, Special Counsel John C. Danforth concluded “with 100 percent certainty” that the federal government was innocent of wrongdoing in the siege that killed 80 members of the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, in 1993.
In 2011, the 30-year-old space shuttle program ended as Atlantis landed at Cape Canaveral, Florida, after the 135th shuttle flight.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 06:51:56 AM
Five years ago: Belgium’s King Albert abdicated after a 20-year reign; his son Philippe took over as the fractured nation’s seventh king. Phil Mickelson won the British Open, shooting a 5-under 66 to match the best round of the tournament and win his first claret jug. Britain’s Chris Froome won the 100th Tour de France.
One year ago: White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly quit over President Donald Trump’s decision to name financier Anthony Scaramucci as the new White House communications director. Scaramucci announced from the White House briefing room that Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who had been Spicer’s deputy, would take over for Spicer. (Scaramucci was fired on July 31 after 11 days on the job; he had used vulgar language to insult White House aides during a phone call to a reporter.) Escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions over the Holy Land’s most contested shrine boiled over into violence that killed six people — three Palestinians in street clashes in Jerusalem and three Israelis in a stabbing attack at a West Bank settlement.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 06:54:51 AM
Movie director Norman Jewison is 92.
Actor David Downing is 75.
Actor Leigh Lawson is 75.
Singer Yusuf Islam (also known as Cat Stevens) is 70.
Cartoonist Garry Trudeaun is 58.
Comedian Greg Behrendt is 55.
Rock musician Koen Lieckens (K’s Choice) is 52.
White House budget director Mick Mulvaney is 51.
Soccer player Brandi Chastain is 50.
Rock singer Emerson Hart is 49.
Rock-soul singer Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz and the Tantrums) is 48.
Actress Alysia Reiner is 48.
Country singer Paul Brandt is 46.
Christian rock musician Korey Cooper (Skillet) is 46.
Actress Ali Landry is 45.
Actor-comedian Steve Byrne is 44.
Rock musician Tato Melgar (Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real) is 41.
Actor Justin Bartha is 40.
Actor Josh Hartnett is 40.
Contemporary Christian singer Brandon Heath is 40.
Actress Sprague Grayden is 40.
Reggae singer Damian Marley is 40.
Country singer Brad Mates (Emerson Drive) is 40.
MLB All-Star pitcher CC Sabathia is 38.
Singer Blake Lewis (“American Idol”) is 37.
Rock musician Will Berman (MGMT) is 36.
ock musician Johan Carlsson (Carolina Liar) is 34.
Actress Vanessa Lengies (LEHN’-jeez) is 33.
Actor Rory Culkin is 29.
Actor Jamie Waylett (“Harry Potter” films) is 29.
Figure skater Rachael Flatt is 26.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 06:55:20 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on July 21, 2018, 06:56:57 AM
Gonna be a long day....I wish. Maybe for the banter it will be but in the meantime there's lots to do.
Good morning, Dave.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on July 21, 2018, 07:01:40 AM
Thought for Today: “We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.” — Abigail Adams, American first lady (1744-1818).Transformation, is one that comes to mind.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on July 21, 2018, 07:06:50 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 10:16:12 AM
Short Story Maduro lit this morning.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on July 21, 2018, 10:29:14 AM
Morning fellow slow movers. Wardens Birthday today, gave her the perfect win-win gift for both of us! An 8 day trip to her Sisters house, EVERYBODY IS HAPPY!Wish my warden had a sister.
Short Story Maduro lit this morning.
Good morning, Tex.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 10:59:23 AM
Just curious, did your eldest son start that killer commute? If so, how's that going?Hes been working there almost two months. Has gotten into a rhythm with train to Secaucus then uber. Still waiting to hear from Amgen in Cali.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 11:00:02 AM
Morning fellow slow movers. Wardens Birthday today, gave her the perfect win-win gift for both of us! An 8 day trip to her Sisters house, EVERYBODY IS HAPPY!You sly dog!
Short Story Maduro lit this morning.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 11:02:59 AM
Best education is through experience.😀Morning fellow slow movers. Wardens Birthday today, gave her the perfect win-win gift for both of us! An 8 day trip to her Sisters house, EVERYBODY IS HAPPY!You sly dog!
Short Story Maduro lit this morning.
That Maduro Short Story I just smoked was one I bought at the B&M with you in Austin.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on July 21, 2018, 11:08:11 AM
Don't make him get too comfortable.Just curious, did your eldest son start that killer commute? If so, how's that going?Hes been working there almost two months. Has gotten into a rhythm with train to Secaucus then uber. Still waiting to hear from Amgen in Cali.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 01:08:32 PM
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 01:16:34 PM
He may not be driving, but it's still 1 1/2 to two hours each way.Don't make him get too comfortable.Just curious, did your eldest son start that killer commute? If so, how's that going?Hes been working there almost two months. Has gotten into a rhythm with train to Secaucus then uber. Still waiting to hear from Amgen in Cali.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on July 21, 2018, 01:34:34 PM
Sounds like a pricey commute too.He may not be driving, but it's still 1 1/2 to two hours each way.Don't make him get too comfortable.Just curious, did your eldest son start that killer commute? If so, how's that going?Hes been working there almost two months. Has gotten into a rhythm with train to Secaucus then uber. Still waiting to hear from Amgen in Cali.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 02:21:35 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 02:26:51 PM
Indeed it doesSounds like a pricey commute too.He may not be driving, but it's still 1 1/2 to two hours each way.Don't make him get too comfortable.Just curious, did your eldest son start that killer commute? If so, how's that going?Hes been working there almost two months. Has gotten into a rhythm with train to Secaucus then uber. Still waiting to hear from Amgen in Cali.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 02:32:52 PM
Ave Maria Holy Grail LitBought a box of these a couple of years ago and this is the first one I have smoked, right pleasant seagar.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on July 21, 2018, 02:42:48 PM
I don't doubt it. Those Aves are pretty decent smokes.Ave Maria Holy Grail LitBought a box of these a couple of years ago and this is the first one I have smoked, right pleasant seagar.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 02:51:18 PM
And I think you are guaranteed to go to heaven if you smoke them.I don't doubt it. Those Aves are pretty decent smokes.Ave Maria Holy Grail LitBought a box of these a couple of years ago and this is the first one I have smoked, right pleasant seagar.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 03:09:52 PM
Ave Maria Holy Grail LitAlways a solid.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 03:13:12 PM
If Dwan wants to move south, there's an Ave Maria Florida with associated University. Built by the owner of Doninos Pizza.And I think you are guaranteed to go to heaven if you smoke them.I don't doubt it. Those Aves are pretty decent smokes.Ave Maria Holy Grail LitBought a box of these a couple of years ago and this is the first one I have smoked, right pleasant seagar.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 03:13:48 PM
Post by: sfish on July 21, 2018, 03:15:25 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 03:19:42 PM
My son had a scholarship offer at the Ave Maria Law School.If Dwan wants to move south, there's an Ave Maria Florida with associated University. Built by the owner of Doninos Pizza.And I think you are guaranteed to go to heaven if you smoke them.I don't doubt it. Those Aves are pretty decent smokes.Ave Maria Holy Grail LitBought a box of these a couple of years ago and this is the first one I have smoked, right pleasant seagar.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 03:20:09 PM
Flor Del Valle lit, lovely cigar. Watching Mets/Yanks on the patioAfternoon Fish
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 03:26:36 PM
..that's Dean.Snake Bite Dean hasn’t dropped in today.
Post by: sfish on July 21, 2018, 03:36:45 PM
Hi Dave, how’s things?Flor Del Valle lit, lovely cigar. Watching Mets/Yanks on the patioAfternoon Fish
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 03:42:33 PM
Doing ok, had cataract surgery Monday so supposed to take it pretty easy for a week or so but I can see again now.Hi Dave, how’s things?Flor Del Valle lit, lovely cigar. Watching Mets/Yanks on the patioAfternoon Fish
I am on alert for a reasonable offer on a box of Warhead IV’s but only Atlantic and Famous seem to have them so far and $99 + shipping for 10 is a touch too much.
Post by: sfish on July 21, 2018, 03:48:50 PM
I hear you, Famous will have a deal before long, the Warhead lancers are really good right now. Not sure when you last smoked one but they age really wellDoing ok, had cataract surgery Monday so supposed to take it pretty easy for a week or so but I can see again now.Hi Dave, how’s things?Flor Del Valle lit, lovely cigar. Watching Mets/Yanks on the patioAfternoon Fish
I am on alert for a reasonable offer on a box of Warhead IV’s but only Atlantic and Famous seem to have them so far and $99 + shipping for 10 is a touch too much.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on July 21, 2018, 03:55:00 PM
I had a II and a III both in the last couple of weeks, yes they age quite well. I have only one box of II’s but several boxes of III’s. III’s are still readily available at several places but full price.I hear you, Famous will have a deal before long, the Warhead lancers are really good right now. Not sure when you last smoked one but they age really wellDoing ok, had cataract surgery Monday so supposed to take it pretty easy for a week or so but I can see again now.Hi Dave, how’s things?Flor Del Valle lit, lovely cigar. Watching Mets/Yanks on the patioAfternoon Fish
I am on alert for a reasonable offer on a box of Warhead IV’s but only Atlantic and Famous seem to have them so far and $99 + shipping for 10 is a touch too much.
Post by: sfish on July 21, 2018, 03:56:05 PM
Post by: sfish on July 21, 2018, 04:00:37 PM
I find the III’s construction to be excellent, had maybe 7 and every one perfectI had a II and a III both in the last couple of weeks, yes they age quite well. I have only one box of II’s but several boxes of III’s. III’s are still readily available at several places but full price.I hear you, Famous will have a deal before long, the Warhead lancers are really good right now. Not sure when you last smoked one but they age really wellDoing ok, had cataract surgery Monday so supposed to take it pretty easy for a week or so but I can see again now.Hi Dave, how’s things?Flor Del Valle lit, lovely cigar. Watching Mets/Yanks on the patioAfternoon Fish
I am on alert for a reasonable offer on a box of Warhead IV’s but only Atlantic and Famous seem to have them so far and $99 + shipping for 10 is a touch too much.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on July 21, 2018, 04:18:31 PM
I smoked a phenomenal cigar 2 weeks ago, very unlikely source. I was at the beach and bought several Namakubis which we smoked. I was later handed a Davidoff Millennium, the first Davidoff I’ve ever smoked. It was rich, spicy and burned perfectly. I will pick up a 5er at some point, they are $20ea and I have to try another, it was that goodHowdy, Scott. Smoked a Davidoff 702 series recently at about $20 and it was also very good.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on July 21, 2018, 09:29:57 PM
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 11:56:01 PM
Flor Del Valle lit, lovely cigar. Watching Mets/Yanks on the patioHey stranger. Good choice.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 11:58:51 PM
I smoked a phenomenal cigar 2 weeks ago, very unlikely source. I was at the beach and bought several Namakubis which we smoked. I was later handed a Davidoff Millennium, the first Davidoff I’ve ever smoked. It was rich, spicy and burned perfectly. I will pick up a 5er at some point, they are $20ea and I have to try another, it was that goodHaven't had a Davidoff in years. Price is one issue, but the ones I've tried had a real earthy profile, one I would call mushroom. Never bothered to try again.
Post by: Travellin Dave on July 21, 2018, 11:59:29 PM