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[SigmundChurchill]

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.

It is always challenging to pick a birthday cigar.  It is a birthday, so I dont want to smoke something that I smoke all the time.  At the same time, it is not a major birthday, so I don't want to smoke anything too rare or special.  

This UAO SEP 17, Talisman seemed appropriate.

 

[Goodfortune]

3 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.

It is always challenging to pick a birthday cigar.  It is a birthday, so I dont want to smoke something that I smoke all the time.  At the same time, it is not a major birthday, so I don't want to smoke anything too rare or special.  

This UAO SEP 17, Talisman seemed appropriate.

Happy Birthday!! Seems like a great cigar for the occasion. Enjoy! 🥳

[Gamehawker]

3 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.

It is always challenging to pick a birthday cigar.  It is a birthday, so I dont want to smoke something that I smoke all the time.  At the same time, it is not a major birthday, so I don't want to smoke anything too rare or special.  

This UAO SEP 17, Talisman seemed appropriate.

Happy Birthday 🎉🎈🎂🎁 

[Paso]

3 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.

It is always challenging to pick a birthday cigar.  It is a birthday, so I dont want to smoke something that I smoke all the time.  At the same time, it is not a major birthday, so I don't want to smoke anything too rare or special.  

This UAO SEP 17, Talisman seemed appropriate.

Happy Birthday ! Good choice for birthday smoke

[Chibearsv]

32 minutes ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.

It is always challenging to pick a birthday cigar.  It is a birthday, so I dont want to smoke something that I smoke all the time.  At the same time, it is not a major birthday, so I don't want to smoke anything too rare or special.  

This UAO SEP 17, Talisman seemed appropriate.

Happy Birthday! 

I can sympathize with your remodeling issues.  We just finished remodeling our entire house and the contractors were pissed that I wouldn't let them use all the space in the garage.  I had to carve out my own area and told them it was off limits to them.  

[LLC]

13 hours ago, havanaclub said:

Gotta love the green bin table works well for me too.
Btw so pumped about the baseball season!


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Yep works great in the garage. Was in the balcony this morning in the sun; much more civilized 😂. Looking forward to the baseball season and getting back in the deck to watt with a cigar. 

[inter4alia]

Back to back sunny mornings in Chicago. 

[Bigfatpuff]

3 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.
It is always challenging to pick a birthday cigar.  It is a birthday, so I dont want to smoke something that I smoke all the time.  At the same time, it is not a major birthday, so I don't want to smoke anything too rare or special.  
This UAO SEP 17, Talisman seemed appropriate.
 

Happy birthday!
I wish I can have a garage to smoke in it.
Haven’t tried talisman yet, how is it?

4 hours ago, smbauerllc said:

Love the Maduro Secretos.
Just too pricey for me.
I do usually pick a few up if I come into some extra money on rare occasions

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Yes, all Cohiba Maduros are great, especially aged ones. I also like aged Patargas Maduros.
All Cohiba are a bit pricey now.
Luckily, because I do not drink, I can have some extra money to buy cigars.

4 hours ago, smbauerllc said:

Love the Maduro Secretos.
Just too pricey for me.
I do usually pick a few up if I come into some extra money on rare occasions

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Yes, all Cohiba Maduros are great, especially aged ones. I also like aged Partagas Maduros.
All Cohiba are a bit pricey now.
Luckily, because I do not drink, I can have some extra money to buy cigars.


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[GotYaGoat]

[SigmundChurchill]

30 minutes ago, Chibearsv said:

Happy Birthday! 

I can sympathize with your remodeling issues.  We just finished remodeling our entire house and the contractors were pissed that I wouldn't let them use all the space in the garage.  I had to carve out my own area and told them it was off limits to them.  

Thank you.

We did most of the house last year, but it was during the warm months, so the garage wasn't an issue like it is this time.  

We are actually early in the process of adding a 3rd garage onto the house.  If it gets approved by the town, I will build it with cigar smoking in mind.  I plan to add a loft, where I will build a smoking lounge, with fans blowing to the outside, and a big industrial-type air filter like they have in commercial smoking lounges.

[havanaclub]

3 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.
It is always challenging to pick a birthday cigar.  It is a birthday, so I dont want to smoke something that I smoke all the time.  At the same time, it is not a major birthday, so I don't want to smoke anything too rare or special.  
This UAO SEP 17, Talisman seemed appropriate.
 

Happy birthday Elliot.


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[SigmundChurchill]

24 minutes ago, Bigfatpuff said:

Happy birthday!
I wish I can have a garage to smoke in it.
Haven’t tried talisman yet, how is it?


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Some boxes have been absolutely phenomenal, and others not as good.  In general, the lighter they are, the better they are.  This one is close to phenomenal, but not quite there.  Maybe in the "very good" category.

[StogieSteve23]

On 3/3/2021 at 7:26 PM, Chibearsv said:

 made sure nostrils were clean ?

No bats in the cave. 🤣

On 3/4/2021 at 9:46 AM, smbauerllc said:

Is that Por Larranaga a Montecarlos?

I have recently been dipping my toe into the smaller rg cc's and really enjoyed the Montecarlos.  Have always been leary of the smaller rg's having tight draws, but that hasn't been the case so far.

I would definitely say its worth it to pick up a box and find out for yourself.  I personally love the size and know others do as well.  While it is possible to get a restricted draw on a PLMC (like any other cigar for that matter) i have had far more well rolled ones than poorly. 

On 3/5/2021 at 7:53 AM, lovethehaze said:

thanks @StogieSteve23 for this 2015 Picadores great smoke 

Tat event exclusive for Mardi gras 

Glad you enjoyed it.  Its actually a 2014 original release stick (not that it makes too much of a difference ha) but maybe if you've smoked others with similar age. Possibly better or worse? 

How was that Tat? Shrunken Pumpkin? 

On 3/5/2021 at 4:59 PM, Rhinoww said:

You can say whatever you wanna say about the maligned Mag 46 BRE OCT 18. 

First one I smoked from the box was great.  Hopefully the rest are as well.  

1 hour ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.

Feliz cumpleanos, doc. Enjoy in health and happiness. 

[Rhinoww]

2 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

Thank you.

We did most of the house last year, but it was during the warm months, so the garage wasn't an issue like it is this time.  

We are actually early in the process of adding a 3rd garage onto the house.  If it gets approved by the town, I will build it with cigar smoking in mind.  I plan to add a loft, where I will build a smoking lounge, with fans blowing to the outside, and a big industrial-type air filter like they have in commercial smoking lounges.

Happy birthday.
 

Hope your plans get approved!  Very important to have a good smoking location at the ready. We hopefully break ground in a month or two on a covered porch w a crapton of infrared heaters. Lots of ceiling fans. Best part is my wife still thinks this addition is for her. 

[Rhinoww]

Have not had one of these in a while. Mid 18 MSU. Beautiful sunny day here and it’s @SigmundChurchill birthday to boot. 
Cigar started creamy like a Hoyo and took a hard right turn to Boliland in the second third. Oddly just what I wanted after some time on the treadmill.

I probably need to pick up a box or three of the 20 production to keep my personal supply in proper aging order. Only two full boxes of 18 and 19 remain. 
 

[StogieSteve23]

April 2019 RASS

BRE-NOV-18 MAG46 - very good

Couple o Tats

 

[lovethehaze]

39 minutes ago, StogieSteve23 said:

No bats in the cave. 🤣

I would definitely say its worth it to pick up a box and find out for yourself.  I personally love the size and know others do as well.  While it is possible to get a restricted draw on a PLMC (like any other cigar for that matter) i have had far more well rolled ones than poorly. 

Glad you enjoyed it.  Its actually a 2014 original release stick (not that it makes too much of a difference ha) but maybe if you've smoked others with similar age. Possibly better or worse? 

How was that Tat? Shrunken Pumpkin? 

First one I smoked from the box was great.  Hopefully the rest are as well.  

Feliz cumpleanos, doc. Enjoy in health and happiness. 

Both were good. The picadors was better 😉. Thank you 

[gojira]

3 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.

It is always challenging to pick a birthday cigar.  It is a birthday, so I dont want to smoke something that I smoke all the time.  At the same time, it is not a major birthday, so I don't want to smoke anything too rare or special.  

This UAO SEP 17, Talisman seemed appropriate.

Happy Birthday!

[smbauerllc]

RyJ Churchill. 
1st half was very mild, too mild for my liking in fact. Picked up nicely in the second half,  but not really interested in waiting 45 minutes to start enjoying a cigar, especially with plenty of other RyJ's I enjoy. Likely won't be buying these again. 

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[Devo]

On 3/4/2021 at 9:11 PM, Kaptain Karl said:

BSM MAR 20 Coloniales. Amazing deep flavors of pastry and dark honey. I’m so happy I’ve gone deep on these...such a wonderful smoke! 

 

I keep reading more and more positive things about this stick.  Your comment pushed me over the edge, ha!  I just placed my first Trinidad order!  I thank you!  My wife hates you... sorry... 

[Wookie]

Siglo 6 and a Famosos 

[Raskol]

On 3/7/2021 at 7:33 AM, gojira said:

I love the RAG, I even dare to say that I love this cigar more than the RASS. Pure bliss once they have 5 or 6 years on them. Enjoy!

Agreed. This one was 2hrs 15mins of pure bliss.... Cheers!

 

7 hours ago, SigmundChurchill said:

My "smoking lounge" is running out of room for me.  We are remodeling our master bath, so the garage is filled with tiles and a big soaking tub.

It is always challenging to pick a birthday cigar.  It is a birthday, so I dont want to smoke something that I smoke all the time.  At the same time, it is not a major birthday, so I don't want to smoke anything too rare or special.  

This UAO SEP 17, Talisman seemed appropriate.

Happy Birthday!! Have a blast..

[Chibearsv]

6 hours ago, Rhinoww said:

Happy birthday.
 

Hope your plans get approved!  Very important to have a good smoking location at the ready. We hopefully break ground in a month or two on a covered porch w a crapton of infrared heaters. Lots of ceiling fans. Best part is my wife still thinks this addition is for her. 

We are looking at doing something similar.  What’s the climate where you are? It’s tough to design a screened room for summer that can stay warm for Chicago winter that won’t allow smoke in the house but working on it.  Wife got the full house remodel, now it’s my turn if there’s enough money in the bank 😁

 

[Rhinoww]

1 minute ago, Chibearsv said:

We are looking at doing something similar.  What’s the climate where you are? It’s tough to design a screened room for summer that can stay warm for Chicago winter that won’t allow smoke in the house but working on it.  Wife got the full house remodel, now it’s my turn if there’s enough money in the bank 😁

 

I’m in cincinnati. Cold but not chicago winter cold.
Truth is in use, but I have opted for four of the largest two element infrared heaters from infratech. There is some art behind placement for best results. Lots of YouTube videos but more retailers can assist as well. My Covered area is roughly 18x20. 

Our porch will not be screened in. We will use roller blinds to keep the afternoon sun at bay which will allow three sides to be enclosed in a way. That should control the winds. The infrared heaters heat surfaces and not the air so it should give some benefit. It was the best solution for us. We just didn’t have the clearances needed for gas heaters. 

the idea was not to have it heated like a room. I wanted to take the edge off of the cold. 

my main electrical panel is close whichnis good. Very over engineered each unit will have its own 40a 220 circuit although I doubt it will all be going full tilt much. Electrician installing everything and we will have merchant support and city inspections. Plenty of everything I need to do this properly. 

If I were in your shoes I would think about building the porch in a way to have essentially storm panes fit in over the screened area. Could be as inexpensive as a wood frame with clear plastic stapled to much nicer custom build to make it more like a three season room. The trick is to have adequate airflow to pull the smoke away from the door to your house. Where there is a will there is a way. 
 

expect your build to be much more than you first think. Cry once and enjoy it however it ends up. 
 

 

[mprach024]

Killer Punch Punch tonight while I do some cleaning in the garage