El Presidente

Vallentines Day today. Between the long lunch Thursday, another today with good friends, and one tomorrow with Alex Groom......I was pretty sure I was sweet with Di. However, covering my bases, I bought her a $20 scratchie this morning and told her to "go and buy something purty" if she won. ...she didn't win. I am pretty sure she is assessing how much pain to inflict. Birthday weekend in full swing. Gym sessions done for today....lunch, good wine and fine cigars are forecasted to be in my immediate future. I have been roped into doing a 10 week school mentorship with my godson Dom. Dom didn't really explain it well over the phone so I asked for a project synopsis to be forwarded to me. Of course there is none so the Dean on the school called me and ran through the theory. Apparently....ideally....we are to take on a project together like restoring a bike or building a car or a plane or such shite. He asked if I had any skills in this area. Stop laughing Fuzz I advised that tools/handiwork was not my superpower, but that I had mastered the art of the perfect Espresso Martini. Could mastery of that and other cocktails be a project we could work on together? Dean Downer said that wouldn't be appropriate for a 14 year old boy. Dom and I are conversing Sunday evening to redefine the project What's up for the weekend?

For the love of God just officially announce the decision either way you gumbies People affected need to make plans.

......perhaps one to avoid showing to your mother or prospective girlfriend RARE 19th Century Devil Oil Lamp Cigar Lighter

Whether you blame the US or the communist regime, there is no doubt that this is an island spiralling into tragedy EXCELLENT READ

Have smoked them all over many years. Keep in mind our palates are all different. An excellent Romeo y Julieta Petit Corona has an element of palate depth and richness that beats them all. Caveat, the Romeo No.2 and No.3, when "on", have a class that makes you wonder why you don't smoke them more often. Still, if you are looking (as I am) for that Bolivar Petit Corona "dive into the weeds" of Marca DNA, the Romeo y Julieta Petit Corona is the way to go. You just have to nail that well constructed "Rosado" wrapper box.

What cigar are you reaching for most often right now? Most of us have rotations but at any given time, there are one or two cigars that are smoking so well that your hand consistently goes back to them. Right now, what is that cigar for you? If we have them, this thread may nudge us to give that cigar a revisit this weekend

How important is aroma to your overall cigar experience? Which cigars (Cuban or non-Cuban) have the most distinctive aroma for you? I will expand upon my and Hammy's thoughts once you have shared yours.

This series to explore whether a particular cigar is humidor worthy. Cost these days is an issue for many so let's see if we can highlight some absolute standouts. This should particularly assist those new to the cigar world. To be fair, most of the cigars we have featured to date have scored exceptionally well. Surprisingly well! Scoring is: 1-3 (Poor) 4-6 (Average to good) 7-10 (very good to excellent) Use the Poll. You are more than free to comment away! The Romeo y Julieta Petit Corona has none of the cache of its vitola or even marca brethren. How often do you come across someone smoking a Romeo y Julieta Petit Corona? Montecristo 4......all the time! I am a huge fan of the Romeo y Julieta Petit Corona. I love the flavour richness of the cigar. I am not a fan of its dubious construction failure rate however. If you can pick this box in person, I would pick it up over any other. The Monte 4 and the R&J PC are the only Petit Corona I need in my life. Romeo y Julieta Petit Corona .....Let's kick off the discussion

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I fully support you Robert Loud and proud!

I will find time for a Por Larranaga Magnum 1970's. One of my favourite cigars. Wedding gift from Foxy.

On its way. I will present it for your birthday

If you could trade one box from your collection today, what would it be? What would you trade it for/replace it with? Think of it as a great opportunity to swap out something that isn't "floating your boat" for something you haven't tried or better still, something you know you will enjoy

I have a Los Angeles cigar loving mate currently riding his bicycle from Melbourne to Brisbane 1800 km 1100 miles in the peak of Australian Summer. Last heard he was in Newcastle. He is due to hit the Czar deck in March...sometime. He was struggling.