The Half Ashed Cigar Lounge - and sticks with protection.

June 21, 2020, 08:48 AM

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Sunday morning relaxation. Olivia V, a cup of Peet's Brazilian coffee, and the paper.

June 21, 2020, 09:06 AM

erj_pilot

Uhhh...what is this paper of which you speak??

"If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones; you take the tough ones too…” – MAJ Richard D. Winters (1918-2011), E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne

"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil... Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks down in the flames, so their roots will decay and their flowers blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 5:20,24

June 21, 2020, 09:29 AM

smschulz

quote:
Originally posted by erj_pilot:
Uhhh...what is this paper of which you speak??

The Al Bundy Edition:

June 21, 2020, 09:30 AM

petr

Sunday news paper. Skip through most of the garbage and read the local stuff and definitely read the comics!

June 21, 2020, 11:43 AM

golddot

tried a Drew Estates Tabak especial last night , the Robusto Negra, 5x54, GREAT after dinner smoke with coffee , the flavor was very creamy and lots of coffee flavor, not so much like a nub or something, subtle and still knew u were smoking a real cigar..def a good morning/coffee or desert cigar

June 21, 2020, 11:58 AM

golddot

so...theoretically, I fi made an overseas penpal, could they just not ship me Cubans here to me??

June 21, 2020, 12:38 PM

Jeff Yarchin

quote:
Originally posted by golddot:
so...theoretically, I fi made an overseas penpal, could they just not ship me Cubans here to me??

No need brother. Just use a reputable vendor. No need to insert a middle man, so to speak. I’m sure someone here will be happy to share a source with you. We tend to hold these Sources close to the vest to protect them. Reputable vendors guarantee delivery as part of their business.

June 21, 2020, 07:18 PM

golddot

well, I have a son in law graduating Marine OCS in December , would love to treat him the real deal..If anyone can help that would be great, long time member here in good standing. PM EM me..
thanks

June 21, 2020, 07:25 PM

Ronin1069

quote:
Originally posted by golddot:
well, I have a son in law graduating Marine OCS in December , would love to treat him the real deal..If anyone can help that would be great, long time member here in good standing. PM EM me..
thanks

If you objective is to simply give him Cuban cigars, many of us can assist. But...I can can promise you that I (and a number of us here) could send you some non-Cuban sticks that would put most Cubans to shame.

I don't even buy today's Cuban's anymore. I look for specific box dates and brands (currently trying to track down some 2013 Monte#2), today's are just too inconsistent, and recently kind of disappointing.

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June 21, 2020, 10:43 PM

Appliance Brad

Tonight's post Father's Day dinner smoke is a Davidoff Churchill.

Logrusmaster had us over for dinner tonight. He made ribs on his new smoker grill and they were phenomenal! My bride made my favorite Mocha Torte.

June 22, 2020, 12:55 AM

golddot

quote:
Originally posted by Ronin1069:
quote:
Originally posted by golddot:
well, I have a son in law graduating Marine OCS in December , would love to treat him the real deal..If anyone can help that would be great, long time member here in good standing. PM EM me..
thanks

If you objective is to simply give him Cuban cigars, many of us can assist. But...I can can promise you that I (and a number of us here) could send you some non-Cuban sticks that would put most Cubans to shame.

I don't even buy today's Cuban's anymore. I look for specific box dates and brands (currently trying to track down some 2013 Monte#2), today's are just too inconsistent, and recently kind of disappointing.

thank you Ronin, I may just pic him up some nice Ashtons or Davidoffs

June 22, 2020, 10:29 AM

HRK

quote:
Originally posted by golddot:
tried a Drew Estates Tabak especial last night , the Robusto Negra, 5x54, GREAT after dinner smoke with coffee , the flavor was very creamy and lots of coffee flavor, not so much like a nub or something, subtle and still knew u were smoking a real cigar..def a good morning/coffee or desert cigar

The Tabaks are an amazing smoke, had one last night...

June 22, 2020, 10:35 AM

erj_pilot

Had my last one of these while helping my 2 buddies celebrate Father's Day with their family...

June 22, 2020, 10:41 AM

furlough

I need to replenish my supply of those. One of my favorites.

June 22, 2020, 10:58 AM

erj_pilot

^^^^^
Agreed. They are in my top 5.

June 29, 2020, 12:05 AM

Appliance Brad

Smoking a HVC Edición Especial 2015 Toro tonight which my shop owner suggested on my last visit. Dinner tonight wa a 2" thick ribeeye done on the grill along with some lions mane mushroom sauteed in butter, a baked potato and the last of the asparagus from our garden. Drinking one of my hoarded Bell's Double Two Hearted Ales which Bells released just about a year ago,

The stick was pitched to me as "Cubanesque". The Mexican wrapper teams well with the Nicaraguan filler. You get hints of pepper but not as dramatic as my experience with pure Nicaraguan cigars. I'm ging to pick up a few more of these and see if they benefit from a bit more time in the humidor but a nice smoke all around.

June 29, 2020, 03:22 PM

steelcityfishanddive

Had me a Diplo #2 yesterday. First stick in awhile as it's been too damn hot out to enjoy it. Headed to Sevierville, TN this weekend for a friend's 40th so I'll be bringing a couple good ones to enjoy the cooler nights.

July 11, 2020, 08:53 PM

Appliance Brad

Fuente Hemingway tonight because they are an old favorite. Saturday night chill but I'm working the boo boo bus overnight tomorrow. What are you all smoking and drinking tonight?