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The 26th is (was) a holiday in Australia. As I write this it is the morning of the 27th. BR Admin will be online shortly so I imagine will be getting back to you. In any case it appears to be limited to your account. There were some changes made to the image caching overnight but it looks fine to me. Let me know if this is ongoing or if others are experiencing an issue.

In my singles with no date. Guessing ‘01-‘03ish. Incredible rich flavors. Fine example of this legendary Havana.

this sucks

Some of my faves - Du Maire RGPE Media Corona PLMC Siglo I El Principe Demi Tasse MdO 4

I wonder if we’re the only country where the national day is so divisive. I’m personally not a fan of the celebration, but more than happy to take the public holiday 😁 Hope everyone had a safe double demerit weekend 😂

Happy Australia day! Happy India republic day! And somewhat typically .. Happy International Customs Day!

I'll add the Partagas Shorts and the Fuente Short Story cigars.

Is it a holiday in Australia today?

Yes to the observations above. They were gifts enjoyed with a few friends of the original gift recipient, who we lost in 2024. Their wonderous flavors were bittersweet as a result, but stunning all the same.

Nah but I get no images at all. There’s just a blank thumbnail on every item. But as this is saving me from spending money I don’t have I’m leaving it in place as an externally enforced anti spending tool.

I won this in a sampler, I would adore more. Right off the bat, AMAZING construction. Firm, silky smooth wrapper. The aroma is tantalizing. First light, wow buttery smooth and creamy. Fantastic smoke production. I am not good at picking up notes in cigars, but I can tell you this was beautiful. Very close to a Trinidad Reyes I would say. I had this at a catch-up with old friends at an old hobby i used to do. It was nice to kickback during the break with the sovereign sun. It was my first ever Fabrica5 cigar and it will not be my last. Value for money these punch way above their weight. When the time comes, I will be ordering more (I have a wedding to save for). Thank you to the fabrica5 crew for making such a wonderful cigar!

Giving this a go. Need to get in shape because I'm getting married this year. A box of cigars would be an amazing wedding present

I'd say if any of their cigars, including discontinued were available, SLR comes into mind for me...so many great options, they just work. If discontinued were off the table, I'd have to go Cohiba probably...just too much variety with less consistency issues to ignore (even if I can't afford them!).

It was my pick. Like I said the marque ticks all the boxes for me.

@JohnS well John that thread escalated quickly!!!

What the heck???

I just had a Sovereign Suns since I was snowed out of work today. Can confirm that they stand up to the cold, even had a little bit of a smooth honey taste that I've never gotten from them before. Yet another reason to never let yourself run out of them

I’m going with Partagás, and I’m honestly shocked no one has brought this marca into the conversation yet (at least on the one page of comments I read). From the iconic Lusitanias all the way through their Maduros, Partagás checks every box for me: power, complexity, and consistency. And let’s not forget the Partagás Serie E No. 2… one of the most balanced Cubans out there, period.

Seahawks LB Ernest Jones IV smokes cigar during post-NFC Championship press conference by: Brian Jones - 16 hours ago Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV smoked a cigar while speaking to reporters during the post-NFC Championship on Sunday night. After Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Rams to earn the right to play in Super Bowl LX, Jones was seen smoking a victory cigar when he began speaking to the media. “I can’t describe it, man. This is everything that we prayed for, everything that we worked for,” Ernest Jones IV said. “…Won the West, won the division, now we’re NFC Champions. There’s nothing better. I’m excited, ready for this opportunity. Jones led the Seahawks with eight tackles in the 31-27 victory over the Rams. It was fitting for the former South Carolina star to have a big night, considering he had a strong regular season. In 15 games, Jones posted 126 tackles, half a sack, five interceptions, seven passes defended, and one defensive touchdown. His work during the regular season led to him being selected to the All-Pro Second Team. Sunday’s win was likely an emotional one for Jones since he was facing his former team. The Rams selected the 26-year-old in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and Jones helped the team win the Super Bowl during the rookie season. Before the start of the 2024 season, the Rams traded Jones to the Tennessee Titans. He played six games in Tennessee before the team traded him to the Seahawks. Ernest Jones IV talks about his relationship with Mike Macdonald In October, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald detailed the impact Jones has on the defense. “I don’t think I can say anything that you that you guys haven’t seen,” Macdonald said, per Ari Horton of Seahawks.com. “You need someone in the middle of your defense to be an anchor, patrol the middle of the paint, make plays in the run and the pass game, and he’s doing that. Then you add his mentality, his toughness, and leadership, it’s made a difference for us.” “I always think I’m Mike’s (Macdonald) favorite, honestly,” Jones said jokingly. “I have to be. [Macdonald and I] talk often, trying to see, because I’ll get in situations where it’s loud in Lumen Field and I can’t hear Mike. So I have to get in situations where I have to make calls, so we’re always constantly communicating on that aspect of it. During the game, we got a TV timeout, go check in with him, see what he’s thinking. I think our relationship is unique.” Source: https://www.on3.com/pro/news/seahawks-lb-ernest-jones-iv-smokes-cigar-during-post-nfc-championship-press-conference/

Grass! And it's green!

Silver at $109. Today. 🤔

Partagas.

That classic salty SP Non Plus on a sunny afternoon!

Welcome to the 2026 International Fat Bastard Competition! 12 week (ish) challenge So the journey begins! The Rules: 1. Register in the week Monday 26th of January and Friday the 30th of January on this thread Registration entails taking a photo of your feet on some scales In the photo we need to see your starting weight. There is no need to remove nail polish but please trim your toe nails *No dangly bits to be shown in the photo *Digital scales are preferred (save us some bloody work!) *Set your scales to Metric if you can. if you can't, no problem. Example. Make sure the readout is clearly seen. 2. Give us an update (no photo required) in the First weekend of March and The First Weekend of April. Do it on this thread. Lise will post a progressive spreadsheet of those who post. Miss a weigh in and you are out 5. On the First weekend of May take another photo of your feet on the scales with your finishing weight ( FAT BASTARD CSI team will match closing feet to opening feet *Largest weight loss as a % of starting weight wins a box of cigars to be chosen by myself. It is all about having a little bit of fun and starting the year on a healthy "ish" note with some cigars to provide a little motivation Get those photos in between Monday 26th of January and Friday the 30th of January Cheers Rob