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Cigars??

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by reckless, May 31, 2014.

  1. KSPlainsman

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    We ended up with .90" here and 1.10" at the farm. We needed it as well. Went from 100 to 75 in a couple hours. Glad y'all got some moisture as well.
     
  2. JimBear

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    Having this one tonight

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    One I usually keep on hand... Decent cigar... what are your thoughts?
     
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    I like them, usually get some chocolate notes out of them. They always seem to have good burn time, burn evenly & have good draw.

    I bought a 5 or 10 pack off C-bid a couple years ago then snagged a box of them after having 2-3 off them.
     
  5. yooperdave

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    [​IMG] Florida man in churchill size. First one in 5 that was real good.
     
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    In regards to your comment the other day asking me about bugs in the evenings.

    Here are few picks of the swallow flock at home that help thin the swarm. This is about half of the flock. You may have to zoom in to see them on the wires.

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  7. JimBear

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    I stopped by Leaf Brothers on my way to a grand daughter’s birthday party. I was the only guy in the place so it was nice & quiet while I enjoyed it.
    I expected a phenomenal experience with this cigar & it delivered.

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  8. jtstromsburg

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    Been busy. And sick with bad colds in my family. So I haven’t had a cigar for over a month.
    Headed to CO for a short vacation and may have a chance but doubt it.
    Summer camp finished Friday so maybe life will slow down a bit
     
  9. JimBear

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    Have a safe trip & hopefully you folks can kick those colds to the curb.
     
  10. JimBear

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    Going to have this one tonight, they were set right out front on a table at Leaf Brothers yesterday so I snagged a couple.

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    Having this one tonight

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    My wife just got back from Iron Mountain, she said the bugs were horrible. It’s probably a good distance from you & not on the lake.

    She said they saw no wildlife & didn’t hear or see any birds in the morning or evening. Is that normal up there.
     
  13. yooperdave

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    Ha! When I'm in Iron Mt, I think to myself "there aren't any bugs here"!!

    She must not have been in the town itself. Yeah, the birds are fewer now than in the spring/early summer as their morning wake up songs have been diminished. But, they're still around.....maybe just fed up with raising their kids!

    There is a lake in Iron Mt. It's called Lake Antoine and is about 750 acres.

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    Iron Mt is also home to a VA hospital which is the highest rated by satisfied veterans in the nation.

    Top 25 Best VA Hospitals Based on Veteran Satisfaction Scores (vaclaimsinsider.com)

    I hope she had a good time while she was there.

    There is a grocery store right on the highway that I'll stop at since they have a small cigar selection. It has served me well for trying a cigar before I order a 5 pack or bundle of them.
     
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    She was up there for a week long youth church camp, she said they were out in the timber at the camp. Wood chip floors in cabins, outhouses & porto pots.
     
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    So..........you're telling me it was a luxury resort, huh? :D
     
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    Had this one on the way back to town. Beautiful evening out.
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    Having this one tonight, it’s about 72*, high today was about 75*
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  18. JimBear

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    Having a cigar

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    And a fire this evening, hollow chunk of Osage with some scraps stuffed in for filler.

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    Just finished up another one of those yesterday afternoon! :salute: :handshake:
     
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