Post by: CigarBanter on November 28, 2019, 12:00:21 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on November 28, 2019, 05:11:50 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 06:23:45 AM
Morning Smokers, hope everyone is doing well.good morning Dave.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 06:33:39 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 28, 2019, 06:58:23 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 28, 2019, 06:59:16 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 28, 2019, 07:01:32 AM
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Nov. 28, 1942, fire engulfed the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston, killing 492 people in the deadliest nightclub blaze ever. (The cause of the rapidly-spreading fire, which began in the basement, is in dispute; one theory is that a busboy accidentally ignited an artificial palm tree while using a lighted match to fix a light bulb.)
On this date:
In 1520, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name.
In 1861, the Confederate Congress admitted Missouri as the 12th state of the Confederacy after Missouri’s disputed secession from the Union.
In 1905, Sinn Fein (shin fayn) was founded in Dublin.
In 1919, American-born Lady Astor was elected the first female member of the British Parliament.
In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin began conferring in Tehran during World War II.
In 1961, Ernie Davis of Syracuse University became the first African-American to be named winner of the Heisman Trophy.
In 1964, the United States launched the space probe Mariner 4 on a course toward Mars, which it flew past in July 1965, sending back pictures of the red planet.
In 1975, President Ford nominated Federal Judge John Paul Stevens to the U-S Supreme Court seat vacated by William O. Douglas.
In 1979, an Air New Zealand DC-10 en route to the South Pole crashed into a mountain in Antarctica, killing all 257 people aboard.
In 1994, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was slain in a Wisconsin prison by a fellow inmate. Sixties war protester Jerry Rubin died in Los Angeles, two weeks after being hit by a car; he was 56.
In 2001, Enron Corp., once the world’s largest energy trader, collapsed after would-be rescuer Dynegy Inc. backed out of an $8.4 billion takeover deal. (Enron filed for bankruptcy protection four days later.)
In 2004, NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol was injured, his 14-year-old son Teddy among three people killed, when a charter plane crashed during takeoff outside Montrose, Colorado.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 28, 2019, 07:02:28 AM
Five years ago: French President Francois Hollande (frahn-SWAH’ oh-LAWND’) brought a message of hope to Guinea, where thousands of residents turned out to catch a glimpse of the first Western leader to visit a country hard hit by Ebola. Pope Francis urged Muslim leaders to condemn the “barbaric violence” being committed in the name of Islam against religious minorities in Iraq and Syria as he arrived in neighboring Turkey for a visit aimed at improving interfaith ties. A gunman fired more than 100 rounds at downtown buildings in Austin, Texas, and tried to set the Mexican Consulate ablaze before he died during a confrontation with police.
One year ago: Democrats overwhelmingly nominated Nancy Pelosi to become House speaker when Democrats took control of the House in January. Stocks surged to their biggest gain in eight months after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted that the Fed might not raise interest rates much further; the Dow soared 617 points higher. President Donald Trump told the New York Post that a pardon for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was “not off the table,” prompting critics to fear that Trump would use his executive power to protect friends and supporters caught up in the Russia probe.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 28, 2019, 07:06:03 AM
Recording executive Berry Gordy Jr. is 90.
Former Sen. Gary Hart, D-Colo., is 83.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is 82.
Singer-songwriter Bruce Channel is 79.
Singer Randy Newman is 76.
CBS News correspondent Susan Spencer is 73.
Movie director Joe Dante is 72.
Former “Late Show” orchestra leader Paul Shaffer is 70.
Actor Ed Harris is 69.
Former NASA astronaut Barbara Morgan is 68.
Actress S. Epatha (eh-PAY’-thah) Merkerson is 67.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is 66.
Country singer Kristine Arnold (Sweethearts of the Rodeo) is 63.
Actor Judd Nelson is 60.
Movie director Alfonso Cuaron (kwahr-OHN’) is 58.
Rock musician Matt Cameron is 57.
Actress Jane Sibbett is 57.
Comedian Jon Stewart is 57.
Actress Garcelle Beauvais (gar-SEHL’ boh-VAY’) is 53.
Actor/comedian Stephnie (cq) Weir is 52.
Rhythm-and-blues singer Dawn Robinson is 51.
Actress Gina Tognoni is 46.
Hip-hop musician apl.de.ap (Black Eyed Peas) is 45.
Actor Malcolm Goodwin is 44.
Actor Ryan Kwanten is 43.
Actress Aimee Garcia is 41.
Rapper Chamillionaire is 40.
Actor Daniel Henney is 40.
Rock musician Rostam Batmanglij (bot-man-GLEESH’) is 36.
Rock singer-keyboardist Tyler Glenn (Neon Trees) is 36.
Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead is 35.
R&B singer Trey Songz is 35.
NHL goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (marhk-ahn-dray FLOOR’-ee) is 35.
Actress Scarlett Pomers is 31.
Actor-rapper Bryshere Gray is 26.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 28, 2019, 07:06:41 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 28, 2019, 07:49:19 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 07:51:43 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 28, 2019, 07:58:10 AM
ribs in, turkey will go in at 9am. will be ready to eat at 2pm.Happy Thanksgiving, Dean. I'm preparing some side dishes only so I've already gotten started.
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 28, 2019, 08:06:55 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 08:28:58 AM
Happy Thanksgiving Tony. I invited a few people with no place to go. I have not heard a thing from any of them. I may have quite alot on my plate tonight.ribs in, turkey will go in at 9am. will be ready to eat at 2pm.Happy Thanksgiving, Dean. I'm preparing some side dishes only so I've already gotten started.
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 08:29:50 AM
I'm just showing up and eating!you're bringing cigars though, right?
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 28, 2019, 11:29:04 AM
Goes without saying.I'm just showing up and eating!you're bringing cigars though, right?
Post by: Travellin Dave on November 28, 2019, 11:29:51 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 11:57:49 AM
Hey Tony, got that elf on a shelf demon out?the elf is busy.
Post by: bluecollar on November 28, 2019, 12:36:57 PM
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 12:53:13 PM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 28, 2019, 01:45:05 PM
Hey Tony, got that elf on a shelf demon out?Not yet, but thanks for reminding me.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 28, 2019, 01:46:10 PM
I guess when you invite people who have no place to go and nobody shows up you should still count your blessings. the fixings are on hold.You looked to have done a nice job. We're not eating for a couple of more hours.
Post by: Threebean on November 28, 2019, 01:55:09 PM
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 02:47:53 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, all. Putting up Christmas lights now. About to go up on the roof. If it goes badly you may divide my cigars amongst yourselves as you see fit.my tree goes up on the 1st. I don't do outside lights. if I did they would be up year round.
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 02:48:38 PM
everything was great. I will eat well for a few days now.I guess when you invite people who have no place to go and nobody shows up you should still count your blessings. the fixings are on hold.You looked to have done a nice job. We're not eating for a couple of more hours.
Post by: Threebean on November 28, 2019, 04:20:41 PM
Sounds like a win. Your invited company a no-show?everything was great. I will eat well for a few days now.I guess when you invite people who have no place to go and nobody shows up you should still count your blessings. the fixings are on hold.You looked to have done a nice job. We're not eating for a couple of more hours.
Post by: Threebean on November 28, 2019, 04:21:33 PM
New house, new attempt at lights on it.Happy Thanksgiving, all. Putting up Christmas lights now. About to go up on the roof. If it goes badly you may divide my cigars amongst yourselves as you see fit.my tree goes up on the 1st. I don't do outside lights. if I did they would be up year round.
Post by: FloridaDean on November 28, 2019, 04:32:52 PM
yep. all alone. 😁Sounds like a win. Your invited company a no-show?everything was great. I will eat well for a few days now.I guess when you invite people who have no place to go and nobody shows up you should still count your blessings. the fixings are on hold.You looked to have done a nice job. We're not eating for a couple of more hours.
Post by: Threebean on November 28, 2019, 05:19:42 PM
Well, their loss. Perhaps sometimes people with no where else to go prefer it that way.yep. all alone.Sounds like a win. Your invited company a no-show?everything was great. I will eat well for a few days now.I guess when you invite people who have no place to go and nobody shows up you should still count your blessings. the fixings are on hold.You looked to have done a nice job. We're not eating for a couple of more hours.
Post by: bluecollar on November 28, 2019, 06:48:44 PM
Post by: bluecollar on November 28, 2019, 07:43:12 PM
1st year ever family went out for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm watching football holding my breath. La Galera Habano lit...and the Bills win, that capped a perfect day!!!
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 28, 2019, 08:10:10 PM
1st year ever family went out for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm watching football holding my breath. La Galera Habano litHow about them Bills?!?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on November 28, 2019, 08:10:56 PM
1st year ever family went out for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm watching football holding my breath. La Galera Habano litThe habano is definitely my favorite.
Post by: bluecollar on November 28, 2019, 08:18:45 PM
It was an all round satisfying day. I hope yours was as well Mr Mayor.1st year ever family went out for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm watching football holding my breath. La Galera Habano litHow about them Bills?!?