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I like the "Shine A Light 2008" live verizon with Mick joining Ron and Keith on guitar.

The US begun intercepting oil tankers destined for Cuba a few weeks ago. Now, after current events in Venezuela there must be zero oil coming in to Cuba. How are they making power? Am I understanding this correctly?

Puffed through three boxes of these, ESO June 2019, SMA July 2019 and LGR September 2019. They were very consistent with the flavors and most of the time I would get combination of cherry, cream, spice, wood and a straight tobacco/toast. Good construction/burn on this underrated little cigar.

Yep me too...I usually put zip ties on back to front.

Intemperance EC XVIII A.W.S. IV

I usually don't smoke ROTT but sure let's go. Oatmeal, creme, baking spices, hay. Lots to work with here, but this is sopping wet and young. Construction is amazing. Ash like a rock. I'll go back to waiting 6 months 😂

Breaking Bad gets the win! The general consensus being that GoT would have made it a much closer fight if they hadn't shat the bed on the ending. I think GoT writers could have improved that immeasurably simply by making Cersei's death a horrific one. She got off way too lightly! Folks might have been more forgiving then. Anyhow... the random draw winner is @joeypots!! Congrats!! Please PM your details (name, address, and email) to me, and we'll arrange dispatch of your prize Thanks once again to all participants. Next comp details will be up soon - stay tuned!

I'm sharing a multi tower/cabinet setup with the spouse, NC stuff at the bottom aiming for 65-67 and CC at the top aiming for 62-63. This year we put some Le Veil bluetooth units in with the extra fans and replaced the older Govee bluetooth temp/humidity monitors with an Inkbird wifi gateway and 10 IBS-TH2 sensors to make sure every shelf or two was monitored. Props to Le Veil customer service, it's solid. They quickly replace anything that isn't working up to spec, no questions asked other than the original sales invoice from any dealer (Amazon in our case). Also props to Inkbird for being totally willing to send a very good discount code when I wrote and expressed an interest in buying 10 sensors and a gateway package. Not super worried about temp control as the cigar room doesn't fluctuate much and remains at a pretty steady 68F. So while we do have one smaller temp controlled electronic unit, it's not really needed for that function. More moving parts = more things that can go wrong, so I vetoed the idea of getting a Raching. I think it's easier to rely on a steady room temp + a completely removable Le Veil unit, easily replaceable and with an excellent warranty and customer service that doesn't require shipping a 400 pound piece of furniture anywhere or getting a repair person to make an expensive house call. Supplementing the Le Veil with some commercial and homemade humidification pucks. Bought a big bag of pure silica gel cat litter years ago, undyed and unscented of course, and some of that enclosed in a clean small container tied up in pantyhose for ventilation works very well when soaked with 50/50 PG/DW. Beats paying bank for the little plastic ones or the tiny Xikar jars. So what's your favorite humidor setup tools or homemade hacks?

Beautiful Esplendidos to start the year.

“A man needs to know his limits.” 😂 Dirty Harry

Great review one of my favourite cigars

I have heard it both ways on these. I’ll have to revisit with a different box code they are good looking sticks.

This year I intend to purchase boxes of 1. JL No2 , box of 25 being delivered this week. 2. SLR Regios 3. El Rey Demundo Choix Supreme 4. Diplomaticos No2 5. Monty No4 6. Monty No2 7. JL No1 8. Punch Double corona 9. Partagas P2 10. HUHC , box on order awaiting delivery. Added to the above will be NC as and when my daughter visits the US throughout the year, Hoping to get some boxes of 1. AJ Fernandez Decinio 2. Fuente Rosado Magnum 54 3. Diamond crown Julius Ceaser 4. My Father The Judge Torro Fino 5. AJ Fernandez Dias de Gloria Brazil 6. Padon 3000 Maduro 7. Foundation Tabernacle Havana seed Double corona And I will also be getting a selection of Fabrica 5 and hopefully a 50 cab of the Bond Roberts 109.

I would buy them but I have no idea how to use any of them My only three tools of expertise are zip ties, duct tape and Octopus straps/bungee cords. My cigar deck mates still laugh at me because I call Abner from "Hire a Husband" to do every menial repair around the house and office. Abner popped into my house Christmas Eve and gifted me a bottle of champagne. The shame

What a first day back thread JohnS is right in that US Political discussion as it pertains to Cuba is permitted. Outside of that, it's a no go area on forum. Jump on one of our zoom sessions and we can debate global geopolitical issues until the cows come home. We do it and it is highly educational and entertaining (for me at least!). We do it the right way with respect. I predicted in my Christmas 2025 wrapup that the Cuban cigar world come end 2026 will look a lot different to end 2025. Well, I think I said that because I can't be bothered rereading my post It is going to be a fascinating year. Hold on people.

I’m in!!!🐖🐖🐖

Absolutely..I dont even like basketball. That said I will receive an email in the very near future stating just in Jordan whatever shoes... I don't know what they are my point is his legacy goes far beyond what he did on the court which is unmatched....how many championships was he responsible for . I agree with Ken Donald Bradman was a smidgeon from being perfect and in a time where the country and entire world were in disarray his performances gave a country hope and something to believe in. Off field the perfect gentleman and a class act. Tiger on the golf an absolute superstar off it his public shame and disgrace demonstrates what a weak POS he really is. Such a pity he could have done far more performance wise and for the game of golf. Mohammed Ali....was life time ahead of himself a shaker a mover a dancer and by God the most incredible boxer we have ever seen. I could only imagine the shame he must feel for what the sport of boxing has to offer today.....I mean you have people like Floyd Maywhether claiming he is the best ever with 50 and 0 . The guy cant even take his kids to school unless he has 5 body guards with him.

Banos, I will arrange a Fat Bastid Comp to kick off Sunday the 1st of Feb. It will run for 8 weeks I have managed to keep my weight off for 7 years now after dropping 27 kilos/59 pounds . Once you get into the flow, it isn't too difficult. Consistency beats everything. Good eating, drinking, sleeping and exercise habits (consistency) essential. If it isn't enjoyable for you, it isn't maintainable long term. It becomes a fun exercise.It should never be a chore. Happy to run a zoom session pre the Fat bastid Competition for those interested.

Montecristo A Hoyo de Monterrey doble corona Cohiba Lancero Partagas 898 Padron I'm willing to trade so I'll post a thread in the right section.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. This was too easy it and was probably planned this way on both sides. OK so you got Maduro out of there, what about the other 1000's of schlamiels that are running the government? How do you get them out? What's their payoff? How do you get rid of the Cuban intelligence that has infiltrated on all levels? Before we get to that, here are a few facts to study. US light sweet crude is usually only good for gasoline. Venezuelan Heavy Sour Crude is more efficient in producing diesel and other industrial lubricants. There is a worldwide shortage of diesel. Pre-Chavez Venezuela (1998) was producing 3.5 million barrels of crude daily, today about 1 million. So the #'s with their inefficiencies are way down. A result of communist meddling that can't foresee that re-investment is necessary. Before the US stopped buying crude from Maduro in 2018, their purchases were $42 million daily. So I think there is plenty to go around. Industry Experts say it would take 5-10 years for Venezuela to return to '98 production numbers. So the US companies are going to waltz in there with some contract, take out all the oil they want and there will be no resistance? Oh, I suppose you are going to put a Marine on every corner to enforce this. Not only that,how are you going to get rid of the communist culture that is running the government? Cuba will struggle in many ways. More exodus, shortages and excuses. I don't see anything positive for the two countries for quite some time. Lies, more lies and the grift. John

I love the salt. Nice review!

Thanks everyone