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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:33 am Post subject: Cigars
Anyone on the Tome besides me enjoy cigars? When I do have one it's usually a Montecristo. I just ordered some Bolivars and was wondering if anyone else partook. _________________ "This is cool."
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:30 am Post subject:
Never got into cigars, but I do enjoy relaxing with a nice pipe once in a while. I'm especially fond of Black & Burley. Very mild and thoroughly enjoyable. _________________ Let mirth prevail!
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:34 pm Post subject:
WooHoo another Cigar Aficianado!!! Gotta admit my palatte (and wallet) don't allow for the enjoyment of the higher end fare like the Montes, except as a treat. I've found some lower end, mild to medium body sticks that I enjoy and don't break the bank. Currently smoking some hand rolled short filler Robustos called Nicaraguan Estates. Really enjoy the occasional Romeo y Julieta too....along with a nice Bourbon over ice.
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:50 pm Post subject:
I occassionally smoke a cigar or two - usually on a hot night with a bottle or red wine. Generally I smoke something Cuban like Monecristo, Romeo y Juliet, or Cohiba that I've brought back or a friend. Cuba is one of the cheapest Caribean desinations for Canadians.
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject:
Mars wrote:
I occassionally smoke a cigar or two - usually on a hot night with a bottle or red wine. Generally I smoke something Cuban like Monecristo, Romeo y Juliet, or Cohiba that I've brought back or a friend. Cuba is one of the cheapest Caribean desinations for Canadians.
Stupid missile crisis/embargo...One of these days the US will wise up. Hopefully I'll live that long
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject:
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Stupid missile crisis/embargo
Yeah, it's pretty stupid. Embargos don't change governments, but they do punish the people. Same thing with force. It has to be overwhelming or an occupier will end up fighting everybody in time. In order to bring about change, engagement is the best strategy because change has to be an idea that comes from within. _________________ "This is cool."
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject:
I love a good cigar. I have a small humidor and try to keep a variety stocked. I probably average smoking 2 a week.
One of my best friends recently got hitched and at the wedding we smoked some Cubans another friend got into the country. He didn't even try to smuggle them. The customs agent was cool I couldn't get that lucky. I still have a Havana H. Upmann he gave me aging in the humidor for a special occasion
I remember reading an article in Cigar Oficionado about this useless embargo. Right before the embargo was announced JFK had one of his aides go out and buy all the boxes of his favorite Cuban cigars he could find, ensuring he wouldn't be inconvenienced. It was a shitload. Another example of abuse of power by the assbags in charge.
While I love cigars, my bro Shawn(Elwood Blues) hates them _________________ -Devon of the Burntwire Bros.
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:40 am Post subject:
If you do get a chance to visit Cuba, I would recommend it over some of the other Carribean islands and not just for the cigars and rum. If you like classic american cars, there are a ton of them in Havanna (and I am guessing the other larger cities too). Although most run on Lada motors now since they couldn't get American parts to fix them. It really does give you an impression of what a 1950s street might have looked like.
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:43 am Post subject:
Joliet Jake Blues wrote:
While I love cigars, my bro Shawn(Elwood Blues) hates them
I have to say that it is going to be a bit of a mental challenge to separate you two here. On the Acaeum you were just a two headed hydra - two heads of the same beast.
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:55 am Post subject:
Mars wrote:
Joliet Jake Blues wrote:
While I love cigars, my bro Shawn(Elwood Blues) hates them
I have to say that it is going to be a bit of a mental challenge to separate you two here. On the Acaeum you were just a two headed hydra - two heads of the same beast.
And awfully tough to bid against under one name. _________________
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject:
That's the two camps of humanity. In camp one life is extremely precious and everything should be done to preserve it because life is short and only comes once. In camp two the mission is to enjoy life to its fullest because life is short and only comes once. It does seem that most people spend their time walking between the two. I can't imagine staying in one or the other for too long.
There are other camps out there, with fences and bars to keep people in or keep people out. I never much liked them. _________________ "This is cool."
Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Last Visit: 08 May 2009 Posts: 23 Location: Rochester, NY
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject:
tfm wrote:
Hey simrion! My Bolivars came today. Email your address and I'll send you a couple. Try 'em out.
Got the sticks today and just wanted to say THANK YOU! I'm a mild to medium body cigar smoker myself but I like an occasional full bodied stick so I'll try the little one with an open mind and let you know what I thing. Thanks again for sharing.
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:02 pm Post subject:
No problem. That Padron was too strong for me, but the Bolivars are very nice. I always cut them in half because I can't smoke a whole one in one sitting. I like to sit outside at about 2am and look up at the stars and having a smoke. Fantastic experience.
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:36 am Post subject:
tfm wrote:
No problem. That Padron was too strong for me, but the Bolivars are very nice. I always cut them in half because I can't smoke a whole one in one sitting. I like to sit outside at about 2am and look up at the stars and having a smoke. Fantastic experience.
Please let me know what you think.
Kynan
Ah yes, late night/early morning star gazing. A true luxury in Western NY State where it seems to be cloudy at least 80% of the time...
Lately I've been enjoying a nice relaxing smoke with a bourbon (nothing too extravagant, usually an Evan Williams or Ezra Brooks) over ice and a good book in the shade. As the winter months approach the cigars suffer an enforced aging because I refuse to go outside and freeze the posterior off just to enjoy a smoke (and the Boss says I can't smoke in the house.)
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:06 am Post subject:
I partake of the creature once in awhile. Bourbon or scotch usually. My favorite bourbons are Bookers and Elijah Craig. My favorite scotches are Balvenie and Glenmorangie. I only drink once in a while which is a good thing considering how expensive the single barrels/malts can be. I usually get a bottle to last me two or three years.
Actually, I've never tried smoking a cigar and drinking liquor at the same time. They are such distinctive experiences. Do they complement one another pretty well? _________________ "This is cool."
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:54 am Post subject:
I've been reading this thread with interest so far. I quit smoking six years ago, so no cigars for. But Glenmorangie is an excellent choice! I like Scotch and the 10 yrs. old Glenmorangie is my favorite. I've even visisted the distellery years ago. If you like Scotch, try also these single malts: Macallan (10 yrs), Glenlivet (12 yrs), Tamnavulin Glenlivet or Lagavulin (there are many others that are good). The blended stuff can be good too, for example the black label Johnnie Walker. There is also at least one great whiskey from Northern Ireland, it's Bushmills (black label).
Mmmmhh... Do you prefer the stuff on the rocks, with water or pure? _________________ Tome of Treasures - #1 resource for collectible role-playing games.
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I'm especially fond of Black & Burley. Very mild and thoroughly enjoyable.
I couldn't get that lucky. I still have a Havana H. Upmann he gave me aging in the humidor for a special occasion 
