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PapaWhiskey Offline
#201 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2023, 1:31 PM EST
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325AIR wrote:
Thank you for the well wish. My biggest obstacle is smoking something I think is great and wanting to immediately buy more. However, I have enough great cigars to sustain me until next year.
I can hold true.


Good luck! That's my biggest struggle with cigars as well. I try a new cigar I like, then buy a box, then if I see a deal on them I buy more.
325AIR Offline
#202 Posted: Sun, Sep 3 2023, 10:43 PM EST
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PapaWhiskey wrote:
Good luck! That's my biggest struggle with cigars as well. I try a new cigar I like, then buy a box, then if I see a deal on them I buy more.


Thanks. It's good to know I'm not the only one.
KingoftheCove Offline
#203 Posted: Mon, Sep 4 2023, 3:15 PM EST
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325AIR wrote:
Thanks. It's good to know I'm not the only one.

No you aren’t the only one, because that is how you have to operate, unless all you smoke is aged cooobans and top shelf high end stuff.
If you find a cigar that is one of your new found favorites, buy some NOW, because in a year or so, that batch will most likey be gone.
Then you are HOPING they can maintain the flavor and quality year to year.
Very few can….
Palama Offline
#204 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2023, 2:23 AM EST
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Well, so much forthat. d'oh!

Just ordered a couple bundles of 10 for the brand new Black Works Hawaiian Hornet 2023.

Pillsbury Doughboy Resolution reset. Brick wall
KingoftheCove Offline
#205 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2023, 10:44 AM EST
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Not sure you even qualify for the Doughboy class anymore.....
Looks to me like you are sinking into my ranking zone....
AKA...........Weak Sauce Cigar Junkie...
delta1 Offline
#206 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2023, 8:38 PM EST
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closing in on 5 months of the Ironclad Resolution...the shakes are getting weaker...wife says my whimpering is getting quieter...

it helps that I've flagged all cigar sites as spam and empty the folder without looking...
LeeBot Offline
#207 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2023, 9:55 PM EST
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I bought a box of the Oliva V 135th Annis. But it's just an experiment to see if they're all as terrible as the one I smoked recently from a B&M.

Box came today. It's a nice presentation, but a big box for just 12 cigars. Ain't nobody got room for that.

But, I've made some changes to fortify my Jellyroll Resolution. It's going to work this time.
Palama Offline
#208 Posted: Fri, Sep 8 2023, 10:47 PM EST
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LeeBot wrote:
I bought a box of the Oliva V 135th Annis. But it's just an experiment to see if they're all as terrible as the one I smoked recently from a B&M.

Box came today. It's a nice presentation, but a big box for just 12 cigars. Ain't nobody got room for that.

But, I've made some changes to fortify my Jellyroll Resolution. It's going to work this time.


I bought a box last January and thought the same thing. I will say this though, after smoking a couple, the cigars were okay but, as mentioned in another thread, the "new" Vs aren't the same as the "old" Vs. fog

Oh well....
delta1 Offline
#209 Posted: Sun, Sep 10 2023, 5:46 PM EST
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I've made a list of impressive old cigars that I revisited since the inception of the Ironclad Resolution, cigars hidden in storage boxes or humidor drawers I may never have smoked again if I continued to pile new stuff on top of them...

Oliva G, Cro Magnon Aquitaine Breuil, La Requieza, El Triunfador, La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero, Don Pepin Garcia Blue Original, Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ, My Father Le Bijou, La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor, Ave Maria, Ashton Classic...in addition to the cigars recommended by BOTLs here, I'll prolly buy a few of these oldies to see if the current production has maintained their predecessor's standards. Prolly just fivers - not boxes.

OTOH: other oldies but not so goodies were Perdomos (all of them didn't impress), DPG Black, Oliva O, Cabaiguan, La Casita Criolla, CAO Amazon Basin, Brazilia, Italia, MX2, Nicaragua, Pilon; Torano Signature and Tribute; Alec Bradley Tempus; Padilla Dominus, Padilla Signature 1932, Man o War, MOW Puro Authentico, AVO Nicaragua, Diamond Crown Maximus...prolly wont bother with these any longer after I finish of my remaining stash
Palama Offline
#210 Posted: Sun, Sep 10 2023, 6:18 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
I've made a list of impressive old cigars that I revisited since the inception of the Ironclad Resolution, cigars hidden in storage boxes or humidor drawers I may never have smoked again if I continued to pile new stuff on top of them...

Oliva G, Cro Magnon Aquitaine Breuil, La Requieza, El Triunfador, La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero, Don Pepin Garcia Blue Original, Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ, My Father Le Bijou, La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor, Ave Maria, Ashton Classic...in addition to the cigars recommended by BOTLs here, I'll prolly buy a few of these oldies to see if the current production has maintained their predecessor's standards. Prolly just fivers - not boxes.

OTOH: other oldies but not so goodies were Perdomos (all of them didn't impress), DPG Black, Oliva O, Cabaiguan, La Casita Criolla, CAO Amazon Basin, Brazilia, Italia, MX2, Nicaragua, Pilon; Torano Signature and Tribute; Alec Bradley Tempus; Padilla Dominus, Padilla Signature 1932, Man o War, MOW Puro Authentico, AVO Nicaragua, Diamond Crown Maximus...prolly wont bother with these any longer after I finish of my remaining stash


Oh my! Gonz

You know there are gonna be some that will label your comment as pure heresy, dontcha? Anxious
PapaWhiskey Offline
#211 Posted: Sun, Sep 10 2023, 6:31 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
I've made a list of impressive old cigars that I revisited since the inception of the Ironclad Resolution, cigars hidden in storage boxes or humidor drawers I may never have smoked again if I continued to pile new stuff on top of them...

Oliva G, Cro Magnon Aquitaine Breuil, La Requieza, El Triunfador, La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero, Don Pepin Garcia Blue Original, Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ, My Father Le Bijou, La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor, Ave Maria, Ashton Classic...in addition to the cigars recommended by BOTLs here, I'll prolly buy a few of these oldies to see if the current production has maintained their predecessor's standards. Prolly just fivers - not boxes.

OTOH: other oldies but not so goodies were Perdomos (all of them didn't impress), DPG Black, Oliva O, Cabaiguan, La Casita Criolla, CAO Amazon Basin, Brazilia, Italia, MX2, Nicaragua, Pilon; Torano Signature and Tribute; Alec Bradley Tempus; Padilla Dominus, Padilla Signature 1932, Man o War, MOW Puro Authentico, AVO Nicaragua, Diamond Crown Maximus...prolly wont bother with these any longer after I finish of my remaining stash


I'm with you on all of your likes and dislikes except I wasn't impressed with the Ave Maria and haven't tried the Dimond Crown Maximus. Other than those I've tried everything on your list and agree.

and I bought a box of Tabernacle Robusto on sale from one of the monkey's emails today and a box of 858 MD. Reset
KingoftheCove Offline
#212 Posted: Sun, Sep 10 2023, 7:36 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
I've made a list of impressive old cigars that I revisited since the inception of the Ironclad Resolution, cigars hidden in storage boxes or humidor drawers I may never have smoked again if I continued to pile new stuff on top of them...

Oliva G, Cro Magnon Aquitaine Breuil, La Requieza, El Triunfador, La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero, Don Pepin Garcia Blue Original, Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ, My Father Le Bijou, La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor, Ave Maria, Ashton Classic...in addition to the cigars recommended by BOTLs here, I'll prolly buy a few of these oldies to see if the current production has maintained their predecessor's standards. Prolly just fivers - not boxes.

OTOH: other oldies but not so goodies were Perdomos (all of them didn't impress), DPG Black, Oliva O, Cabaiguan, La Casita Criolla, CAO Amazon Basin, Brazilia, Italia, MX2, Nicaragua, Pilon; Torano Signature and Tribute; Alec Bradley Tempus; Padilla Dominus, Padilla Signature 1932, Man o War, MOW Puro Authentico, AVO Nicaragua, Diamond Crown Maximus...prolly wont bother with these any longer after I finish of my remaining stash

Did that Tempus stay lit?
delta1 Offline
#213 Posted: Sun, Sep 10 2023, 8:25 PM EST
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PapaWhiskey wrote:
I'm with you on all of your likes and dislikes except I wasn't impressed with the Ave Maria and haven't tried the Dimond Crown Maximus. Other than those I've tried everything on your list and agree.

and I bought a box of Tabernacle Robusto on sale from one of the monkey's emails today and a box of 858 MD. Reset



keep in mind that the Ave Maria was at least 8-9 years old, possibly older. It's been a awhile since I've bought any from that list. At one time, the DC Maximus was a fave, a strong and complex smoke. The last box of pyramids I bought, maybe in 2018, were not the same as a box I bought in 2014, for my daughter's wedding. Those were great.


KingoftheCove wrote:
Did that Tempus stay lit?


glad you asked...those were notorious for burn issues 12-14 years ago, when I first got into cigars and tried them. They often canoed or tunneled, but were tasty when they burned correctly. Someone here said to let them sit in the humidor for awhile to dry out some, and they'd be better. I did and they were. But like you suggest, they didn't like to be put down. Ignoring them for more than a few minutes required a relight. Possibly rolled too tight, but they seemed to have a decent draw.

Not sure when I bought this last batch of them...maybe 8-9 years?, but they've lost a lot of flavor and seemed harsh for an aged cigar...the last couple will go into the "walking stick" box...cigars I puff on when out for a walk that can be tossed without regret.
Palama Offline
#214 Posted: Tue, Sep 19 2023, 12:50 AM EST
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Tenski place has a sale on Illusione and found something I wanted to get but because of the new restrictions, don’t ship to Hawaii anymore. Pillsbury Doughboy Resolution still intact! ThumpUp
Palama Offline
#215 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2023, 2:29 PM EST
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Whew! That was close. Anxious

Clearance sale at the Page place *almost* got me. Found a purdy good price on the Warped Cloud Hopper #485 but forgot that they don’t ship to Hawaii anymore. Woulda been nice to grab a box of them but it’s not like I HADDA have them so my Pillsbury Doughboy Resolution is still intact! Applause
Stogie1020 Offline
#216 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2023, 4:18 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Whew! That was close. Anxious

Clearance sale at the Page place *almost* got me. Found a purdy good price on the Warped Cloud Hopper #485 but forgot that they don’t ship to Hawaii anymore. Woulda been nice to grab a box of them but it’s not like I HADDA have them so my Pillsbury Doughboy Resolution is still intact! =d>

Let me know if you ever need a "relay ship"from the mainland.

Also, I reached into my gallon zip lock bag full of collected match boxes and found this one from Maui... Not sure it's there anymore.

https://ibb.co/yX9dC7X
Stogie1020 Offline
#217 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2023, 4:22 PM EST
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Aaaaaand it looks like the tenski place upped their shipping game again with custom boxes:


https://ibb.co/d48NrqQ
PapaWhiskey Offline
#218 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2023, 5:09 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
Aaaaaand it looks like the tenski place upped their shipping game again with custom boxes:


https://ibb.co/d48NrqQ


I Love it!
delta1 Offline
#219 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2023, 5:30 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Whew! That was close. Anxious

Clearance sale at the Page place *almost* got me. Found a purdy good price on the Warped Cloud Hopper #485 but forgot that they don’t ship to Hawaii anymore. Woulda been nice to grab a box of them but it’s not like I HADDA have them so my Pillsbury Doughboy Resolution is still intact! Applause



have them shipped to my addy, Palama...I'll forward them on to you... not that I'm tryin ta corrupt you...
Palama Offline
#220 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2023, 9:06 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
Let me know if you ever need a "relay ship"from the mainland.

Also, I reached into my gallon zip lock bag full of collected match boxes and found this one from Maui... Not sure it's there anymore.

https://ibb.co/yX9dC7X


Thanks for the offer but I'mma guessing it was a sign from the cigar gods not to buy anything. However, iffin' there's something that I can't pass up, I'll definitely keep you in mind.

As far as Sir Wilfred's, I don't recall ever going there but unless they moved out of Lahaina, they mighta gotten destroyed by the fire. Gonz
Palama Offline
#221 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2023, 9:11 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
have them shipped to my addy, Palama...I'll forward them on to you... not that I'm tryin ta corrupt you...


Thanks Al but like I told Jeff, I'll hold off this time. I know I'mma passing up on a really good deal but I think the only way it works is if I had mebbe 3 boxes sent in a MFR to amortize the shipping cost per cigar. But who knows, someday I may take you up on your kind offer. Anxious
325AIR Offline
#222 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2023, 10:41 PM EST
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I failed my hiatus. There was a great deal on a 10 pack of Flor De Las Antillas belicosos at CP. One of my favorites. I couldn't withstand the temptation.
Whoever said I wouldn't make it to Thanksgiving was being generous.
Palama Offline
#223 Posted: Tue, Sep 26 2023, 11:48 PM EST
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325AIR wrote:
I failed my hiatus. There was a great deal on a 10 pack of Flor De Las Antillas belicosos at CP. One of my favorites. I couldn't withstand the temptation.
Whoever said I wouldn't make it to Thanksgiving was being generous.


It was KOTC that had no faith in you. Laugh

KingoftheCove wrote:
Applause

Good luck…
I will be impressed if you make it to Thanksgiving….
deadeyedick Online
#224 Posted: Wed, Sep 27 2023, 7:23 AM EST
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For some unknown reason my ISP has now blocked email from CP so I have not seen any ads in many weeks. Out of sight, out of mind.
delta1 Offline
#225 Posted: Wed, Sep 27 2023, 1:17 PM EST
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exactly...I purposely assigned all cigar sites to my spam list and empty that file without looking in...that has helped my Ironclad Resolution tremendously...

However, I can't help looking here and have been tempted several times by CBidders posting deals on cigars I'd like to try...I'm making a list of them and in April, 2024 when my buying hiatus is over, I'll see if any can still be had for the deal price.
deadeyedick Online
#226 Posted: Fri, Sep 29 2023, 11:39 AM EST
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Palama wrote:
Whew! That was close. Anxious

Clearance sale at the Page place *almost* got me. Found a purdy good price on the Warped Cloud Hopper #485 but forgot that they don’t ship to Hawaii anymore. Woulda been nice to grab a box of them but it’s not like I HADDA have them so my Pillsbury Doughboy Resolution is still intact! Applause


Well, I don't want to be your downfall but an offshore site has a 2X offer on #53 Cloud Hopper that beats the tenski price by about $200. Anxious

And last I noticed they ship to Hawaii.
Palama Offline
#227 Posted: Fri, Sep 29 2023, 2:15 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Well, I don't want to be your downfall but an offshore site has a 2X offer on #53 Cloud Hopper that beats the tenski price by about $200. Anxious

And last I noticed they ship to Hawaii.


Ahh, thanks? Think

I didn’t (yet) do anything (…purchase-wise…) other than give my nephew a heads up. Whistle
tonygraz Offline
#228 Posted: Fri, Sep 29 2023, 2:51 PM EST
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283 days
LeeBot Offline
#229 Posted: Fri, Sep 29 2023, 6:06 PM EST
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^ You being serious Tony?
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#230 Posted: Sat, Sep 30 2023, 6:51 AM EST
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Tony apparently has enough Nicaraguan Cream to last until hell freezes over.
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#231 Posted: Sat, Sep 30 2023, 8:08 AM EST
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Sticking with the post title...

Hello, my name is Bucky and I haven’t bought any cigars for about 250 days.

I'm down to one tuper tub and one small wineador. A nice balance of having too many and having just enough in case of a walking dead apocalypse.
tonygraz Offline
#232 Posted: Sat, Sep 30 2023, 12:27 PM EST
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LeeBot wrote:
^ You being serious Tony?


Yes - 284 now and less than 75 Nic. Creams.
Palama Offline
#233 Posted: Mon, Oct 2 2023, 12:37 AM EST
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Frank it! ram27bat

I hereby rescind my Pillsbury Doughboy Resolution. I just ain't got the willpower so time to stop fooling myself. Fo' sure I'mma no Delta1. Brick wall

Got an e-mail this morning from a vendor that was closing out their inventory of Rojas Bluebonnets. I've smoked some and liked them. The sale was buy 1, get the second at 80% off. Peeked in to see what vitolas that had. Put some Coronas and Robustos in my cart. With the discount code, my order came out to less than $100 for free shipping. Went back and ordered a few Torpedos. Made the free shipping.

Filled out the shipping info and to my great surprise, they didn't restrict shipping to Hawaii. Submitted my order.

SUCKER! d'oh!
delta1 Offline
#234 Posted: Mon, Oct 2 2023, 1:34 PM EST
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hey...I'm just a rook compared to Tony (284 days) and Bucky (250 days)...I'm only at about 200...but except for a few withdrawal pangs, I'm enjoying the break in cigar purchases, taking dives into my storage containers and digging up old stuff I've forgotten about. My credit card is also enjoying the cooling off period...
delta1 Offline
#235 Posted: Mon, Oct 2 2023, 8:43 PM EST
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just did a little figuring...from January 1, 2022, thru April 16, 2023, when the Ironclad Resolution began, I spent $4,733.31 on cigar purchases...that's prolly about average for a year and 4 months...
Palama Offline
#236 Posted: Tue, Oct 3 2023, 1:31 AM EST
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delta1 wrote:
just did a little figuring...from January 1, 2022, thru April 16, 2023, when the Ironclad Resolution began, I spent $4,733.31 on cigar purchases...that's prolly about average for a year and 4 months...


A little over $300 per month. Way to help the economy! Applause

But iffin' you continue on your Ironclad Resolution, I can see a major recession happening soon! Gonz
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#237 Posted: Tue, Oct 3 2023, 4:20 PM EST
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I took delivery of my last order for a while on Saturday, 50 Cohiba black for $3.25 each from here on caíd. I’m planning to not buy anything for while. We’ll see how it goes.
KingoftheCove Offline
#238 Posted: Tue, Oct 3 2023, 5:59 PM EST
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PapaWhiskey wrote:
I took delivery of my last order for a while on Saturday, 50 Cohiba black for $3.25 each from here on caíd. I’m planning to not buy anything for while. We’ll see how it goes.

How long is a while?
I can easily stop buying cigars for a “while”….

We need a date!!!!
PapaWhiskey Offline
#239 Posted: Tue, Oct 3 2023, 6:39 PM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
How long is a while?
I can easily stop buying cigars for a “while”….

We need a date!!!!


I have stock for a year or so but not sure I can make it that long. I think I can make it to Christmas.
JGRAZ Offline
#240 Posted: Tue, Oct 3 2023, 7:05 PM EST
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Well I finally felt I could post here. I'm currently at 134 days, May 22 I received the last of my purchases. Starting to get itchy though
delta1 Offline
#241 Posted: Wed, Oct 4 2023, 12:04 PM EST
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I know the feeling...the secret, supposedly, say the nurses, is DON"T SCRATCH!!!
KingoftheCove Offline
#242 Posted: Wed, Oct 4 2023, 12:47 PM EST
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I’m on day 34…
Nothing to brag about……..but it’s a good start…
KingoftheCove Offline
#243 Posted: Thu, Oct 5 2023, 9:26 AM EST
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13 hours left at tenski for some decent CH 10-pack combos.
I almost crumbled, but regrouped and held strong.
My target date is Thanksgiving…
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#244 Posted: Thu, Oct 5 2023, 11:48 AM EST
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😡 reset again
Palama Offline
#245 Posted: Thu, Oct 5 2023, 12:23 PM EST
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One day at a time. Going on day 3.
PapaWhiskey Offline
#246 Posted: Thu, Oct 5 2023, 1:23 PM EST
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Hi, my name is Pete.and I haven't bought any cigars in 8 days.

Hi Pete...
JGRAZ Offline
#247 Posted: Fri, Oct 6 2023, 9:19 AM EST
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Does a raffle win count against me
KingoftheCove Offline
#248 Posted: Fri, Oct 6 2023, 2:53 PM EST
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JGRAZ wrote:
Does a raffle win count against me

Depends……
When did you enter the raffle?
Before, or after the hiatus start date?
JGRAZ Offline
#249 Posted: Fri, Oct 6 2023, 3:12 PM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
Depends……
When did you enter the raffle?
Before, or after the hiatus start date?


Well I didn't win so I'm still in
Palama Offline
#250 Posted: Fri, Oct 6 2023, 3:14 PM EST
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JGRAZ wrote:
Well I didn't win so I'm still in


Glad we didn't have to agonize over this much longer. Crying
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