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[Travellin Dave]

Chit is a hot somebeach here today!

Taking a water break now but not too much more to do.

Then pool n cigar time!

All done with work and had a swim and shower.  On the patio with a short story cut and a book to read.  Nice with the shade and fans running.

That's it, I'm moving to Waco! They have jobs there, right?

And lots of CA commies, I hear.

Not in Waco that would be Austin.

Only a matter of time!

Don't see it there, Waco is a very strange place.  Only Commies there are professors but they stay pretty quiet around town.  CA Commies are busy taking over Ft Worth now.

Definitely a bunch of IT jobs in Dallas. I'll assume real estate is expensive there?

Edit: I don't even want to know. Can't stomach the Cowboys enough to even contemplate it.

You will adjust.  Dallas is actually very nice for a big city.

Until you try to drive somewhere.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Good morning, men.

Morning Tony Cigar.

Hello David Michael. Hope all is well by you. Smoking anything?

Sipping some coffee and smoking a Vallejuelo Robusto, a very flavorful Dominican.  Occasional good deals on them at Holt's.

Checked there a bit ago, the roast is an absolute mess of nonsense.

Holt's is like JR with lots of house brands.

Is Vallejuelo a house brand? I'm assuming hand made? I guess I can just go take a look see.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Good morning, men.

Morning Tony Cigar.

Hello David Michael. Hope all is well by you. Smoking anything?

Sipping some coffee and smoking a Vallejuelo Robusto, a very flavorful Dominican.  Occasional good deals on them at Holt's.

Checked there a bit ago, the roast is an absolute mess of nonsense.

Holt's is like JR with lots of house brands.

Is Vallejuelo a house brand? I'm assuming hand made? I guess I can just go take a look see.

Sounds interesting. And not badly priced.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Fell asleep for a little nap. Now time to apply some heat to this short story.

I am so ready to retire!

[South Carolina Redfish]

Retirement boat  trip to the Outer Banks coming up on Wednesday!

[Travellin Dave]

Hopefully balloonists in NJ are a bit better than those in Lockhart Texas...

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/07/30/hot-air-balloon-carrying-at-least-16-people-crashes-in-texas.html

[South Carolina Redfish]

Hopefully balloonists in NJ are a bit better than those in Lockhart Texas...

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/07/30/hot-air-balloon-carrying-at-least-16-people-crashes-in-texas.html

Holy sheesh!   

BBQ is a hell of a lot better in Lockhart I bet!  Some of the best in TX there.

[A Friend of Charlie]

You boys have been to Charleston, right? Where is it that it's a must stop to eat, if I happen to be in the area?

[South Carolina Redfish]

You boys have been to Charleston, right? Where is it that it's a must stop to eat, if I happen to be in the area?

Been there plenty of times and just tons of fine dining but it is highly commieized!    Depends on what you are in the mood for and where you are but a duck club sandwich, duck fat fries and a couple of Pluf Mud beers at the Tatooed Moose are a necessity.  I can give you a list of great places to eat when you go.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Here are two of my sons two favorites

Husk
Order the Fried Chicken Skins with hot sauce and honey; The Husk Burger, quite possibly the finest example of a hamburger in the South; and a side of skillet cornbread with Allan Benton’s bacon. Oh, and the veggie plate. Honestly, this is the perfect opportunity to #ordereverything.


XIAO BAO BISCUIT
Tucked in an old gas station in Charleston, Xiao Bao Biscuit has given the Peninsula a new take on the lunch counter with their Asian comfort foods, such as Tenri-style ramen (thin, straight noodles in a soy-based broth) with pork belly, kimchi, stewed greens, and a slow-cooked farm egg.

[A Friend of Charlie]

I meant to comment on this earlier...

Thank you NJDave for the information on Black Tom. I've lived here my whole life and never heard of it. Very interesting.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Here are two of my sons two favorites

Husk
Order the Fried Chicken Skins with hot sauce and honey; The Husk Burger, quite possibly the finest example of a hamburger in the South; and a side of skillet cornbread with Allan Benton’s bacon. Oh, and the veggie plate. Honestly, this is the perfect opportunity to #ordereverything.


XIAO BAO BISCUIT
Tucked in an old gas station in Charleston, Xiao Bao Biscuit has given the Peninsula a new take on the lunch counter with their Asian comfort foods, such as Tenri-style ramen (thin, straight noodles in a soy-based broth) with pork belly, kimchi, stewed greens, and a slow-cooked farm egg.

Absolutely the best steaks and chops in Charleston

https://hallschophouse.com

Have not been here but high on Travellin Dave's list

https://magnoliascharleston.com

A must try Lowcountry food establishment

http://hominygrill.com

Excellent choice

http://www.poogansporch.com/#_=_

And I can give you at least a dozen more

[A Friend of Charlie]

You boys have been to Charleston, right? Where is it that it's a must stop to eat, if I happen to be in the area?

Been there plenty of times and just tons of fine dining but it is highly commieized!    Depends on what you are in the mood for and where you are but a duck club sandwich, duck fat fries and a couple of Pluf Mud beers at the Tatooed Moose are a necessity.  I can give you a list of great places to eat when you go.

That sounds good. In general, I'm looking for kid friendly. I'll be traveling with my brood in tow.

[LuvTooGolf]

I meant to comment on this earlier...

Thank you NJDave for the information on Black Tom. I've lived here my whole life and never heard of it. Very interesting.

And oddly enough, tomorrow is Black TOT Day.

[LuvTooGolf]

You boys have been to Charleston, right? Where is it that it's a must stop to eat, if I happen to be in the area?

Been there plenty of times and just tons of fine dining but it is highly commieized!    Depends on what you are in the mood for and where you are but a duck club sandwich, duck fat fries and a couple of Pluf Mud beers at the Tatooed Moose are a necessity.  I can give you a list of great places to eat when you go.

That sounds good. In general, I'm looking for kid friendly. I'll be traveling with my brood in tow.

Condolences.