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Cigar Banter => Daily Cigar Deals Discussion => Topic started by: CigarBanter on May 29, 2016, 01:02:34 AM
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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!
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Sheesh!
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Morning Slackers.
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More rain and thunderstorms here overnight.
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More rain and thunderstorms here overnight.
Opening the flood gates on several of our lakes at 6:00 a.m., 2nd time in about a month but other recent one was the first time in 9 years?
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Tropical Storm Bonnie is working her way along the South Carolina Coast and not much of a wind event but a big rain event.
Winds 40 mph located about 75 miles SE of Charleston moving North and should actually touch land around Georgetown, SC a little later today.
Georgetown is a little north of mid-way between Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
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@ Short Stack - You doing ok?
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Tropical Storm Bonnie is working her way along the South Carolina Coast and not much of a wind event but a big rain event.
Winds 40 mph located about 75 miles SE of Charleston moving North and should actually touch land around Georgetown, SC a little later today.
Georgetown is a little north of mid-way between Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
Bit early in the season for sure.
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Morning Dave.
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Today in History
Today is Sunday, May 29, the 150th day of 2016. There are 216 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On May 29, 1953, Mount Everest was conquered as Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tensing Norgay of Nepal became the first climbers to reach the summit.
On this date:
In 1765, Patrick Henry denounced the Stamp Act before Virginia's House of Burgesses.
In 1790, Rhode Island became the 13th original colony to ratify the United States Constitution.
In 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state of the union.
In 1912, the ballet "L'Apres-midi d'un Faune" (The Afternoon of a Faun), with music by Claude Debussy, premiered in Paris with Vaslav Nijinsky dancing the title role.
In 1913, the ballet "Le Sacre du printemps" (The Rite of Spring), with music by Igor Stravinsky and choreography by Vaslav Nijinsky, had its chaotic world premiere in Paris. The D.H. Lawrence novel "Sons and Lovers" was first published by Duckworth & Co. of London, albeit in an expurgated version.
In 1917, the 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was born in Brookline, Massachusetts.
In 1932, World War I veterans began arriving in Washington to demand cash bonuses they weren't scheduled to receive until 1945.
In 1943, Norman Rockwell's portrait of "Rosie the Riveter" appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. (The model for Rockwell's Rosie, Mary Doyle Keefe, died in April 2015 at age 92.)
In 1961, a couple in Paynesville, West Virginia, became the first recipients of food stamps under a pilot program created by President John F. Kennedy.
In 1973, Tom Bradley was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Sam Yorty.
In 1985, 39 people were killed at the European Cup Final in Brussels, Belgium, when rioting broke out and a wall separating British and Italian soccer fans collapsed.
In 1999, Discovery became the first space shuttle to dock with the International Space Station. Olusegun Obasanjo (ah-LOO'-see-guhn oh-BAH'-suhn-joh) became Nigeria's first civilian president in 15 years, ending a string of military regimes.
Ten years ago: President George W. Bush, delivering a Memorial Day message at Arlington National Cemetery, said the United States needed to continue fighting the war on terror in the name of those had already given their life in the cause. A car bomb exploded in Baghdad, killing U.S. Army Capt. James Alex Funkhouser Jr., two British members of a CBS News crew, Paul Douglas and James Brolan, plus an Iraqi interpreter, and also seriously injuring CBS correspondent Kimberly Dozier. A U.S. military truck crashed into traffic in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing five people and sparking violent protests across the country that claimed some 20 lives.
Five years ago: A week after Joplin, Missouri, was nearly leveled by the deadliest tornado to strike the U.S in decades, President Barack Obama visited the city to offer hope to survivors and promises of help. JR Hildebrand was one turn away from winning the Indianapolis 500 when he skidded high into the wall on the final turn and Dan Wheldon drove past to claim an improbable second Indy 500 win in his first race of the year.
One year ago: The Obama administration formally removed Cuba from the U.S. terrorism blacklist. Nigeria's new president, Muhammadu Buhari, was sworn in with a pledge to tackle the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram "head on." Veteran character actress Betsy Palmer, 88, died in Danbury, Connecticut.
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Today's Birthdays: Former Baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent is 78. Motorsports Hall of Famer Al Unser is 77. Actor Kevin Conway is 74. Actor Helmut Berger is 72. Rock singer Gary Brooker (Procol Harum) is 71. Actor Anthony Geary is 69. Actor Cotter Smith is 67. Singer Rebbie (ree-bee) Jackson is 66. Movie composer Danny Elfman is 63. Singer LaToya Jackson is 60. Actor Ted Levine is 59. Actress Annette Bening is 58. Actor Rupert Everett is 57. Actor Adrian Paul is 57. Singer Melissa Etheridge is 55. Actress Lisa Whelchel is 53. Actress Tracey Bregman is 53. Rock musician Noel Gallagher is 49. Singer Jayski McGowan (Quad City DJ's) is 49. Actor Anthony Azizi is 47. Rock musician Chan Kinchla (Blues Traveler) is 47. Rock musician Mark Lee (Third Day) is 43. Cartoonist Aaron McGruder ("The Boondocks") is 42. Singer Melanie Brown (Spice Girls) is 41. Rapper Playa Poncho is 41. Latin singer Fonseca is 37. Actor Blake Foster is 31. Actor Brandon Mychal Smith is 27. Actress Kristen Alderson is 25. Actress Lorelei Linklater is 23.
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Thought for Today: "What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others." - French saying.
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Morning Travellin Dave.
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Clemson playing Florida State for ACC Baseball championship. Game start moved to 10:00 due to pending weather conditions.
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Clemson playing Florida State for ACC Baseball championship. Game start moved to 10:00 due to pending weather conditions.
LSU lost a semi final to Florida 1-0 last night leaving a runner standing on 3rd in the 9th.
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Thought for Today: "What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others." - French saying.
Sounds like Commie nonsense!
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3/4" of rain at my house last night, a lot more in some areas.
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Thought for Today: "What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others." - French saying.
Sounds like Commie nonsense!
Well, it is French.
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3/4" of rain at my house last night, a lot more in some areas.
Dry here, but we're not used to this weather in the 90's! Rain coming in tomorrow.
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Here are some better quotes:
These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror. Michael N. Castle
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. Mark Twain
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America. William J. Clinton
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Here are some better quotes:
These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror. Michael N. Castle
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. Mark Twain
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America. William J. Clinton
Once again, Mark Twain comes through!
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Daughter got in a little after midnight, family going to a friends for Memorial Day/Graduation party today at 1:00. Looking forward to seeing a nice crowd of folks. They have a pool too!
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Daughter got in a little after midnight, family going to a friends for Memorial Day/Graduation party today at 1:00. Looking forward to seeing a nice crowd of folks. They have a pool too!
Sounds like a good time, hope that pool is heated if it is not warmer than mine !
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Tropical Storm Bonnie is working her way along the South Carolina Coast and not much of a wind event but a big rain event.
Winds 40 mph located about 75 miles SE of Charleston moving North and should actually touch land around Georgetown, SC a little later today.
Georgetown is a little north of mid-way between Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
Bit early in the season for sure.
8:00 a.m. Report has reduced Bonnie to a tropical depression with further strengthening not expected. Rainfall could exceed 6" in some areas.
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Daughter got in a little after midnight, family going to a friends for Memorial Day/Graduation party today at 1:00. Looking forward to seeing a nice crowd of folks. They have a pool too!
Sounds like a good time, hope that pool is heated if it is not warmer than mine !
It is heated, but already 77 degrees without the heater.
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Tropical Storm Bonnie is working her way along the South Carolina Coast and not much of a wind event but a big rain event.
Winds 40 mph located about 75 miles SE of Charleston moving North and should actually touch land around Georgetown, SC a little later today.
Georgetown is a little north of mid-way between Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
Bit early in the season for sure.
8:00 a.m. Report has reduced Bonnie to a tropical depression with further strengthening not expected. Rainfall could exceed 6" in some areas.
I had tropical depression once...
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Daughter got in a little after midnight, family going to a friends for Memorial Day/Graduation party today at 1:00. Looking forward to seeing a nice crowd of folks. They have a pool too!
Sounds like a good time, hope that pool is heated if it is not warmer than mine !
It is heated, but already 77 degrees without the heater.
Not like 77 is warm! Mine is 76 and I had to get in it to fix something last week and was a shriveler!
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post and run here. meeting a little redhead at Fort Island Beach for some rest and relaxation.
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post and run here. meeting a little redhead at Fort Island Beach for some rest and relaxation.
Good Luck
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Camacho Cigars and Dime Store Knives at the Page.
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Just fired up a Short Story while on the patio reading my book.
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Oh Yeah, SHEESH!
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Just fired up a Short Story while on the patio reading my book.
Whatcha readin'?
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Just fired up a Short Story while on the patio reading my book.
Whatcha readin'?
Reading about an island in SC back in the 60's when it was mostly only occupied by Gullah's. Now there are quite a few multi-million $ homes and 3 golf courses there. We have looked at lots there some.
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Just fired up a Short Story while on the patio reading my book.
Whatcha readin'?
Reading about an island in SC back in the 60's when it was mostly only occupied by Gullah's. Now there are quite a few multi-million $ homes and 3 golf courses there. We have looked at lots there some.
Sounds riveting.
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Happy Sunday, folks.
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Happy Sunday, folks.
Happy Sunday Mayor T.
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Just fired up a Short Story while on the patio reading my book.
Whatcha readin'?
Reading about an island in SC back in the 60's when it was mostly only occupied by Gullah's. Now there are quite a few multi-million $ homes and 3 golf courses there. We have looked at lots there some.
Sounds riveting.
Required reading to live in the SC Low Country.
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Happy Sunday, folks.
Happy Sunday Mayor T.
Another hot one here. I'm debating going into the yard for some patio furniture assembly and general cleanup. I think the Mrs committed us to an early dinner at her mom's though.
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Happy Sunday, folks.
Happy Sunday Mayor T.
Another hot one here. I'm debating going into the yard for some patio furniture assembly and general cleanup. I think the Mrs committed us to an early dinner at her mom's though.
Pretty cool here today (relatively speaking). Watching Indy 500 and cleaning out files the Warden called herself doing about 6 months ago. Sheesh! After this race I hope to finish filling the dumpster.
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Dumpster almost topped off.
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MF Lancero Lit watching the SEC Baseball Championship. Tight game, 3-3 in the 6th.
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Sheesh!
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Texas Aggies make a second straight comeback and win the SEC championship. NASCAR time now.
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Warden had 2 beers and fell asleep in the lounge chair so life is nice.
Just poured me an LA 31 Pale Ale?
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Boiled shrimp cooked for dinner a little later.
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Anybody smoking cigars?