Post by: CigarBanter on May 30, 2025, 12:09:28 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 05:55:48 AM
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 05:57:28 AM
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 06:43:40 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 07:10:05 AM
Door (A) - Partagas Cifuentes Enero (6.0"x54) - 5 / $24.99
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 07:11:02 AM
Door (B) - Room101 Breakfast in Portugal Toro (6.0"x50) - 10 / $37.50
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 07:11:49 AM
Door (C) - Gurkha Beauty (6.5"x58) - 10 / $39.99
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 07:13:29 AM
Door #1 - CAO Flathead V660 Carb (Gordo) (6.0"x60) - 10 / $64.99
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 07:14:27 AM
Door #2 - Punch Gran Puro Rancho (Robusto) (5.5"x54) - 10 / $34.99
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 07:16:22 AM
Door #3 - E.P. Carrillo Limited Edition Box Sampler - 20 / $129.99
includes:
5 x E.P. Carrillo New Wave (5.0"x50) '91' rated
5 x Encore by E.P. Carrillo (5.0"x50) '96' rated #3 Cigar of 2024
5 x E.P. Carrillo La Historia (5.0"x50) '95' rated #2 Cigar of 2014
5 x Pledge by E.P. Carrillo (5.0"x50) '98' rated 2020 Cigar of the Year
Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 07:17:36 AM
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 07:17:54 AM
Holy slacker, this boy just doesn't want to go back to work. Sheesh.You damn right!
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 09:57:19 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 09:59:32 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:00:59 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 10:04:53 AM
Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 10:05:12 AM
Good morning LinkedInDave and SingingInTheRainTony.Good morning, ClemsonDave.
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:05:49 AM
with 215 to follow.
The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter and Mars.
On this date in history:
In 1431, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen, France, at age 19. She had been convicted of wearing men's clothing.
In 1783, the Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first daily newspaper published in the United States.
In 1806, future U.S. President Andrew Jackson took part in a duel, killing Charles Dickinson, a Kentucky lawyer who had called Jackson's wife a bigamist.
In 1868, the first major Memorial Day observance was held to honor those killed during the Civil War. It was originally known to some as Decoration Day.
In 1911, Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 74.6 mph.
In 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington.
In 1934, the House of Representatives voted to create the Everglades National Park to preserve lands in Florida. President Harry Truman officially dedicated the park in 1947.
In 1971, the unmanned U.S. space probe Mariner 9 was launched on a mission to gather scientific data on Mars. It was the first spacecraft to orbit a planet other than Earth.
In 1972, three Japanese terrorists used automatic weapons to kill 24 people at the airport in Tel Aviv, Israel.
In 2002, U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft announced the FBI would have expanded powers to monitor religious, political and other organizations as well as the Internet as a guard against terrorist attacks.
In 2012, former Liberian President Charles Taylor, convicted of aiding war crimes, was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
In 2021, Hélio Castroneves won the 105th Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was his record-tying fourth win. Other four-time winners include A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears.
In 2024, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts against him in his New York hush-money trial involving actor Stormy Daniels. After winning the 2024 presidential election, Trump was sentenced in January 2025 to an unconditional discharge in the case.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 10:06:19 AM
I'm gonna look it up now, but I'll be pissed if it isn't related to eating eclairs.Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:06:53 AM
It means clarification or enlightenment.Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 10:08:52 AM
Ironically, Merriam Webster defines it as, a clearing up of something obscure.I'm gonna look it up now, but I'll be pissed if it isn't related to eating eclairs.Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:09:06 AM
Kind of like when I watched "Three Body Problem" thinking it was about Ménage à trois.I'm gonna look it up now, but I'll be pissed if it isn't related to eating eclairs.Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:09:50 AM
So it's what we do on the banter every day!!! ;DIronically, Merriam Webster defines it as, a clearing up of something obscure.I'm gonna look it up now, but I'll be pissed if it isn't related to eating eclairs.Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 10:11:17 AM
LALTS. That was a good show, but definitely wasn't about what I thought it would be. Not that I thought it would be a sex romp, mind you.Kind of like when I watched "Three Body Problem" thinking it was about Ménage à trois.I'm gonna look it up now, but I'll be pissed if it isn't related to eating eclairs.Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 10:12:14 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:14:09 AM
Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. They include:
jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé in 1846;
filmmaker Howard Hawks in 1896;
voice actor Mel Blanc in 1908;
musician Benny Goodman in 1909;
restaurant executive Bob Evans in 1918;
Christine Jorgensen, writer/first person to undergo successful sex-change operation, in 1926;
actor Clint Walker in 1927;
actor Keir Dullea in 1936 (age 89);
actor Michael J. Pollard in 1939;
Football Hall of Fame member Gale Sayers in 1943;
actor Stephen Tobolowsky in 1951 (age 74);
actor Colm Meaney in 1953 (age 72);
actor Ted McGinley in 1958 (age 67);
writer Kevin Eastman in 1962 (age 63);
astronaut Helen Sharman in 1963 (age 62);
musician Wynonna Judd in 1964 (age 61);
musician Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave) in 1964 (age 61);
actor Mark Sheppard in 1964 (age 61);
filmmaker Antoine Fuqua in 1965 (age 60);
musician Sven Pipien (Black Crowes) in 1967 (age 58);
actor John Ross Bowie in 1971 (age 54);
musician Patrick Dahlheimer (Live) in 1971 (age 54);
actor/musician Idina Menzel in 1971 (age 54);
filmmaker Duncan Jones in 1971 (age 54);
musician Cee-Lo Green in 1974 (age 51);
Andry Rajoelina, president of Madagascar, in 1974 (age 51);
businesswoman Marissa Mayer in 1975 (age 50);
English Football Hall of Fame member Steven Gerrard in 1980 (age 45);
musician Remy Ma in 1980 (age 45);
model/actor Jennifer Ellison in 1983 (age 42);
musician Yoona (Girls' Generation) in 1990 (age 35);
actor Jonah Hauer-King in 1995 (age 30);
actor Sean Giambrone in 1999 (age 26).
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:15:57 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:28:38 AM
I'm currently reading the third book in that trilogy. Interesting, Very different style than I'm used to. The second season whenever it comes out will be more "traditional" SyFy. Looks like March 2026.LALTS. That was a good show, but definitely wasn't about what I thought it would be. Not that I thought it would be a sex romp, mind you.Kind of like when I watched "Three Body Problem" thinking it was about Ménage à trois.I'm gonna look it up now, but I'll be pissed if it isn't related to eating eclairs.Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 10:29:08 AM
Dropped the wife's car at a repair shop, one tire keeps losing pressure. Now we play the waiting game.Slow leak can be easily repaired for cheap. No need to worry about that one.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 10:30:41 AM
Now you both have me intrigued. At least I know I won't need tissues and lotion.I'm currently reading the third book in that trilogy. Interesting, Very different style than I'm used to. The second season whenever it comes out will be more "traditional" SyFy. Looks like March 2026.LALTS. That was a good show, but definitely wasn't about what I thought it would be. Not that I thought it would be a sex romp, mind you.Kind of like when I watched "Three Body Problem" thinking it was about Ménage à trois.I'm gonna look it up now, but I'll be pissed if it isn't related to eating eclairs.Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:37:24 AM
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-encore-noir/451959/
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:38:31 AM
Only if it's in the tread....Dropped the wife's car at a repair shop, one tire keeps losing pressure. Now we play the waiting game.Slow leak can be easily repaired for cheap. No need to worry about that one.
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:39:59 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 10:40:26 AM
Today's Birthdays
Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. They include:
jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé in 1846;
filmmaker Howard Hawks in 1896;
voice actor Mel Blanc in 1908;
musician Benny Goodman in 1909;
restaurant executive Bob Evans in 1918;
Christine Jorgensen, writer/first person to undergo successful sex-change operation, in 1926;
actor Clint Walker in 1927;
actor Keir Dullea in 1936 (age 89);
actor Michael J. Pollard in 1939;
Football Hall of Fame member Gale Sayers in 1943;
actor Stephen Tobolowsky in 1951 (age 74);
actor Colm Meaney in 1953 (age 72);
actor Ted McGinley in 1958 (age 67);
writer Kevin Eastman in 1962 (age 63);
astronaut Helen Sharman in 1963 (age 62);
musician Wynonna Judd in 1964 (age 61);
musician Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave) in 1964 (age 61);
actor Mark Sheppard in 1964 (age 61);
filmmaker Antoine Fuqua in 1965 (age 60);
musician Sven Pipien (Black Crowes) in 1967 (age 58);
actor John Ross Bowie in 1971 (age 54);
musician Patrick Dahlheimer (Live) in 1971 (age 54);
actor/musician Idina Menzel in 1971 (age 54);
filmmaker Duncan Jones in 1971 (age 54);
musician Cee-Lo Green in 1974 (age 51);
Andry Rajoelina, president of Madagascar, in 1974 (age 51);
businesswoman Marissa Mayer in 1975 (age 50);
English Football Hall of Fame member Steven Gerrard in 1980 (age 45);
musician Remy Ma in 1980 (age 45);
model/actor Jennifer Ellison in 1983 (age 42);
musician Yoona (Girls' Generation) in 1990 (age 35);
actor Jonah Hauer-King in 1995 (age 30);
actor Sean Giambrone in 1999 (age 26).
Today's Over/Under is 8Seven.
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:42:06 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 10:42:36 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 10:52:46 AM
Yep, we had a screw in there. Told me it would take about 1.5 hours to get it in to look at it, it was done in less than 45. I'll take that W.Dropped the wife's car at a repair shop, one tire keeps losing pressure. Now we play the waiting game.Slow leak can be easily repaired for cheap. No need to worry about that one.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 10:53:15 AM
Looking forward to it.I'm currently reading the third book in that trilogy. Interesting, Very different style than I'm used to. The second season whenever it comes out will be more "traditional" SyFy. Looks like March 2026.LALTS. That was a good show, but definitely wasn't about what I thought it would be. Not that I thought it would be a sex romp, mind you.Kind of like when I watched "Three Body Problem" thinking it was about Ménage à trois.I'm gonna look it up now, but I'll be pissed if it isn't related to eating eclairs.Word for today is eclaircissement. (Winning word from Scripps spelling bee)That's funny. I was just thinking, where did I just see that word, and remembered it came across my NYTimes feed. Hadn't bothered to look it up, however.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 11:49:35 AM
Hey Tony. Check with your inside sources and see if you can get me a box of these. Please?I'm not sure what you're referring to here. Brad is my only inside source and these don't appear to be AJ sticks. I'll ask Charlie because he ultimately is the most knowledgeable cigar guy I know.
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-encore-noir/451959/
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 12:33:57 PM
I know, they're EPC's, but in the business, might know a guy who knows a guy...Hey Tony. Check with your inside sources and see if you can get me a box of these. Please?I'm not sure what you're referring to here. Brad is my only inside source and these don't appear to be AJ sticks. I'll ask Charlie because he ultimately is the most knowledgeable cigar guy I know.
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-encore-noir/451959/
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 12:43:27 PM
Brad's weird about non-AJ smokes. Charlie says Atlantic is the best bet. Charlie was also familiar with the cigar.I know, they're EPC's, but in the business, might know a guy who knows a guy...Hey Tony. Check with your inside sources and see if you can get me a box of these. Please?I'm not sure what you're referring to here. Brad is my only inside source and these don't appear to be AJ sticks. I'll ask Charlie because he ultimately is the most knowledgeable cigar guy I know.
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-encore-noir/451959/
Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 12:52:41 PM
Today's Over/Under is 8Nailed it again, 8.
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 01:08:32 PM
You know I know Atlantic, but these are non US release with the only domestics available at EPC events.Brad's weird about non-AJ smokes. Charlie says Atlantic is the best bet. Charlie was also familiar with the cigar.I know, they're EPC's, but in the business, might know a guy who knows a guy...Hey Tony. Check with your inside sources and see if you can get me a box of these. Please?I'm not sure what you're referring to here. Brad is my only inside source and these don't appear to be AJ sticks. I'll ask Charlie because he ultimately is the most knowledgeable cigar guy I know.
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-encore-noir/451959/
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 01:27:43 PM
Ahhh. Now I understand the difference between Noir and Black. I'm assuming different blends? I'll continue to do some digging.You know I know Atlantic, but these are non US release with the only domestics available at EPC events.Brad's weird about non-AJ smokes. Charlie says Atlantic is the best bet. Charlie was also familiar with the cigar.I know, they're EPC's, but in the business, might know a guy who knows a guy...Hey Tony. Check with your inside sources and see if you can get me a box of these. Please?I'm not sure what you're referring to here. Brad is my only inside source and these don't appear to be AJ sticks. I'll ask Charlie because he ultimately is the most knowledgeable cigar guy I know.
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-encore-noir/451959/
I guess I should have read the article instead of just looking at the pictures. My bad.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 01:48:35 PM
At the bottom of the article, they list this site which I'm unfamiliar with, but they seem to have it in stock:Ahhh. Now I understand the difference between Noir and Black. I'm assuming different blends? I'll continue to do some digging.You know I know Atlantic, but these are non US release with the only domestics available at EPC events.Brad's weird about non-AJ smokes. Charlie says Atlantic is the best bet. Charlie was also familiar with the cigar.I know, they're EPC's, but in the business, might know a guy who knows a guy...Hey Tony. Check with your inside sources and see if you can get me a box of these. Please?I'm not sure what you're referring to here. Brad is my only inside source and these don't appear to be AJ sticks. I'll ask Charlie because he ultimately is the most knowledgeable cigar guy I know.
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-encore-noir/451959/
I guess I should have read the article instead of just looking at the pictures. My bad.
https://foxcigar.com/shop/cigars/casa-carrillo/e-p-carrillo-encore-noir/
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 02:55:50 PM
Charlie knows folks who use this site. He says it's legit, but he's never actually used it himself.At the bottom of the article, they list this site which I'm unfamiliar with, but they seem to have it in stock:Ahhh. Now I understand the difference between Noir and Black. I'm assuming different blends? I'll continue to do some digging.You know I know Atlantic, but these are non US release with the only domestics available at EPC events.Brad's weird about non-AJ smokes. Charlie says Atlantic is the best bet. Charlie was also familiar with the cigar.I know, they're EPC's, but in the business, might know a guy who knows a guy...Hey Tony. Check with your inside sources and see if you can get me a box of these. Please?I'm not sure what you're referring to here. Brad is my only inside source and these don't appear to be AJ sticks. I'll ask Charlie because he ultimately is the most knowledgeable cigar guy I know.
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-encore-noir/451959/
I guess I should have read the article instead of just looking at the pictures. My bad.
https://foxcigar.com/shop/cigars/casa-carrillo/e-p-carrillo-encore-noir/
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 04:21:33 PM
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 05:18:36 PM
Guess I should have read all of the article as well. Thanks Tony.At the bottom of the article, they list this site which I'm unfamiliar with, but they seem to have it in stock:Ahhh. Now I understand the difference between Noir and Black. I'm assuming different blends? I'll continue to do some digging.You know I know Atlantic, but these are non US release with the only domestics available at EPC events.Brad's weird about non-AJ smokes. Charlie says Atlantic is the best bet. Charlie was also familiar with the cigar.I know, they're EPC's, but in the business, might know a guy who knows a guy...Hey Tony. Check with your inside sources and see if you can get me a box of these. Please?I'm not sure what you're referring to here. Brad is my only inside source and these don't appear to be AJ sticks. I'll ask Charlie because he ultimately is the most knowledgeable cigar guy I know.
https://halfwheel.com/perez-carrillo-encore-noir/451959/
I guess I should have read the article instead of just looking at the pictures. My bad.
https://foxcigar.com/shop/cigars/casa-carrillo/e-p-carrillo-encore-noir/
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 05:19:12 PM
Oh man, Hot Lips Houlihan (Loretta Swit) passed away at age 87. RIPNot to be confused with Sally Kellerman.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 06:20:26 PM
“And here's the kicker ...”
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 06:22:30 PM
Puzzle #719
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 07:09:59 PM
Turns out she passed three years ago. Sorry to say I've never actually seen the movie.Oh man, Hot Lips Houlihan (Loretta Swit) passed away at age 87. RIPNot to be confused with Sally Kellerman.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 07:11:12 PM
Post by: Travellin Dave on May 30, 2025, 07:18:10 PM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 09:37:39 PM
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 09:54:38 PM
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 30, 2025, 10:27:21 PM
Puzzle #249
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on May 30, 2025, 11:43:37 PM
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 31, 2025, 12:18:24 AM
Puzzle #719
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 31, 2025, 12:30:49 AM
“And here's the kicker ...”
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on May 31, 2025, 12:32:13 AM