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jazzman Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 6:14 AM EST
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Merry Christmas all--What special smoke(s) do you have lined up for today? It's kinda cold here in Tx., but I have a Bucanero Full Sail ready and maybe a PAM on deck...
Slimboli Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 6:33 AM EST
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I just finished a C.A.O. Odyssey this morning with a fresh pot of Alto Grande coffee from Puerto Rico (my last 8 oz. can) ... and I forgot how wonderful these cigars really are. Very smooth and full of dynamite flavor for such a massive (true) torpedo. A true masterpiece.

Later on, I'm going to fire up a Fuente Fuente Opus X Reserva d'Chateau that was gifted to me by BMW for this day (he gifted me a Petite Lancero for Thanksgiving) ...

And, of course ... I'm going to smoke a Bucanero el Capitan Reserva Maduro (rated 4.7 in smoke magazine) to finish off my evening.

... it's going to be a good day!

jazzman Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 6:58 AM EST
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What a lineup...Enjoy
Charlie Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 6:59 AM EST
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Thanks to being so gerously "bombed", I am going to smoke a CAO Brazilla GOL, AVO Intermettzo XO (Thanks Bob aka Jazzman) and a Bucanero Full Sail!!! What a lineup, may sneak in a LaGloria Serie R!!!!

Merry Christmas

Charlie
tsmith283 Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 7:09 AM EST
Joined: 12-29-2001
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Smoked a La Gloria Series R for the first time and discovered its not really a morning cigar - unless you like to be knocked out of your socks early. I definitely was not ready for the strength, a real powerhouse.
jreddoch Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 7:21 AM EST
Joined: 12-30-2000
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Just nubbed an Ashton Aged maduro. Later I'll have a PAN Corona Gorda, a HdM Seleccion Royale Senador and possibly an Ashton VSG Illusion.
xibbumbero Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 7:48 AM EST
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Methinks I'll have a Punch Elite X with a cup of Jamaica Blue Mountain. The afternoon calls for a Punch Pita X. The evening smoke is going to be an AF Anejo I got in a trade W/Jazzman. That's the one I'm going fire up at 6pm PST and blow smoke in all directions. Merry Christmas to all. X
[email protected] Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 8:10 AM EST
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Siglo II - just finished it ....
THL Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 8:28 AM EST
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We'll be visiting relatives. At our 1st stop they smoke cigarettes so maybe I'll get lucky. I'm taking a tin of CAO Petite Maduros just in case. At the 2nd stop I know that there will be no smoking. Bunch of smoke-nazis will be there.
rayder1 Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 9:05 AM EST
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THL...that's my favorite 'lil smoke. I'll probably sneak one or two in today as well.
justforfun Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 10:05 AM EST
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Posts: 797
CAO criollo patos and ending up with an HDM Excalibur Maduro.
tony6771 Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 10:07 AM EST
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well seeing that unlike most of you i have to work today, one of the hazards of working in the casino industry. and being that i have only a half hour break i decided to try something new. i will be having a montecristo plat. mini -belicoso. i'll put out the word on it once i have it. MERRY X-MAS TO ALL !!!!
Dezbo Offline
#13 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 10:31 AM EST
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Are you guys serious? Your actually talking about what you are going to smoke today on Christmas of all days? Boy are you lonely! Do you also plan your daily **** itinerary
Danny Offline
#14 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 10:38 AM EST
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I don't suppose your post is any kind of personality identifier either is it. What a moron. Who let that thing in the door?!
Danny Offline
#15 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 10:40 AM EST
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Had an Indian Tabac Super Fuerte while snow blowing today's storm. Had an Opus X robusto while watching the pistons. After family dinner tonight, thinking I'll puff a Partagas SerieD #4. Merry Christmas everybody...even you Dezbo!
cruiser Offline
#16 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 10:56 AM EST
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I got to check my coolador for a very short one its so damn cold and snowey out there.I will let you know in a minute.
cruiser Offline
#17 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 11:04 AM EST
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HDM OSCURO 4.5x52 Amen I got to take a ride to smoke this damn gar and its so cold and snowey.
BMW Offline
#18 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 11:35 AM EST
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I am enjoying an El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme aged since 2/01 along with some Texas Port, both or which were gifted to me by a "Secret Santa" (he,he, I know who he is). What a great follow up from a big Steak and Tater Christmass meal. Later, so many to choose from, PAM/PAN, Opus, Anejo, Untold Story, or another one of my very few Cubans. Damn, I hate to make such tough decisions on a Holiday, LOL.

Merry Christmass Everyone! Enjoy,

Barry
wouldestous Offline
#19 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 11:37 AM EST
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an old joya de nicaragua robusto and genuine pre embargo counterfeit cuban gourmet (figurado) so far. later, could be anything. maybe a flor de cano churchill or a la gloria cubana something.
Dezbo Offline
#20 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 11:58 AM EST
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Just kidding Dan. Just fishing for compliments. Thanks for grabbing the bait. If I thought you guys were such losers, what would that say about me? After all, I am posting messages here too.
Charlie Offline
#21 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 12:36 PM EST
Joined: 06-16-2002
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Not sure if it was the CAO Brazilla Gol or the hangover from last nite's Jack Daniels, but the CAO at 1000AM about knocked my socks off!!!! Well on to the AVO XO and another viewing of Spiderman!

Charlie
Danny Offline
#22 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 12:41 PM EST
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it was low class to say the least
Charlie Offline
#23 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 12:46 PM EST
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Dezbo, you need to lighten up a bit!!!

Charlie
CulleyJC52 Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 1:12 PM EST
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1997 Vintage Cusano Corojo, xmas present, ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
TomRep Offline
#25 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 2:24 PM EST
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Had a Partagas 150 "AA" this afternoon and I think a maduro Fuente 8-5-8 tonight. Merry Christmas all!
Tom
eleltea Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 3:43 PM EST
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Dezbo probably meant it funny but it didn't look right without the smileyface. Some of my sarcasm doen't take to print too well sometimes.

Merry Christmas to all. I did in a Perdomo La Tradicion Red Label, posted in different thread.

BTW, Dez, my next jo is at 9 pm, if I planned it right ;o) (See, it looks friendlier with a smiley!)
iquester Offline
#27 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 3:54 PM EST
Joined: 06-29-2002
Posts: 179
AM - CAO L'Anniversaire Belicoso Cameroon
Noon - L'Aurora Perfecto
Afternoon - Bucanero El Capitan Reserva
Later - Graycliff
Evening - Perdomo Special Reserve Rosado #4

Mike Gardner
penzt8 Offline
#28 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 4:43 PM EST
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It's been a really great holiday. My early present arrived via FedEx late yesterday. I got a box of Ashton VSG Robustos. My son and I each smoked one late last night. Today, I slept in 'til about 10:00. Then I spent most of the day in the kitchen cooking for the family. Somewhere around 1:00 in the afternoon we finally opened our presents. After dinner my son joined me for an Opus X. It's the first one he ever smoked. He said he enjoyed the Ashton more than the Opus. I could go either way myself.

It's really great having my son back home. He just moved back to Virginia after living in Texas for the past 3 years. Hope everyone had a great day.
SteveS Offline
#29 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 5:05 PM EST
Joined: 01-13-2002
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Morning: RyJ ISOM
Afternoon: Bucanero Maduro torp
Early Evening: CAO Criollo
Late Evening: TBA

A great many thoughts about the good life we've got and how many people don't have as much ... about the nature of our group here and of the very real high-quality friendships that have been forged in this virtual medium ... I've got a CD of "cigar music" playing right now that was very unexpectedly gifted to me by one of our bretheren and I find it to be remarkably apropos for the occasion ...

A very pleasant day ... great thanks to all of you ... you add a lot to my life ...
tarheel4lyf Offline
#30 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 5:44 PM EST
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Seeing as how I had to work last night from 10 - 6 and again tonight, I didn't get much time to relax and really enjoy anything. I settled for an Ashton Cabinet Series. Nothing serious, but it was good, nonetheless. Merry Christmas to all.
calavera Offline
#31 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 6:21 PM EST
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Just finished a PAM Imperial. It was a fitting smoke to celebrate the holiday. Medium body with a nice earthy/spicy flavour. I am now going to have a 5 Vegas panatela. Merry Christmas to all.
SteveS Offline
#32 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 8:49 PM EST
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tarheel ... I can identify with what you're saying about work ... my ex-Navy, now policeman son had to work last night as well ... he came here for an early dinner yesterday, went to work in the evening and then came back here at 5am instead of going home ... went to bed for several hours, got up and enjoyed as much of the day as he could before going back to bed for a while, then getting up to work out and go back to his job again tonight ... I DID manage to sneak a smoke with him and his brothers during the afternoon but it's not easy on him and on you and on other guys whose chosen path involves serving the greater good of society ... I have a lot of respect and admiration for guys such as the two of you and smithbw, Rayder1, Rookie, Sgt Crossbones, adroomi and the others in our cigar family who are traveling on the roads you're on ... my best wishes to all you guys and I hope that however much of the Christmas holiday you were able to spend with your families was as good as that we enjoyed with my son ... and my sincere best wishes to all of you for the new year ahead.
tarheel4lyf Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 1:01 AM EST
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"Thanks for noticing"

--Eeyore
rookie139 Offline
#34 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 1:21 AM EST
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Thank you Steve!...Very much appreciated!
I didn't smoke anything yesterday (Xmas) but will light up a nice Bolivar Fuerte (thanks Danny!) in a couple of hours with some EXCELLENT African Assassin coffee...Good start to a day of packing boxes, getting ready to move in a week
Happy Holidays all!...I consider every one of you (including Des..LOL) a good friend!...Be safe all

Keith
mhollowa Offline
#35 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 4:18 AM EST
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Only had time for two: Ashton VSG Sorcerer a.m. and Don Carlos Belicoso with a pint of Guinness p.m. Didn't feel like doing anything after Christmas dinner except visiting with my two sons and listening to old Ray Stephens songs like "Mississippi Squirrel".
rayder1 Offline
#36 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 8:46 AM EST
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Thank You Steve.

I managed, by fortunate assignment, to get Christmas and the day after off. The first time in the last 6 years. My smoking was inhibited by family visits and the non smoking environments they bring.

One 'lil CAO petit was all I could squeeze in.

My wife must be seeing the light. She actually said she "thought" about getting me a new humidor this Christmas.

Happy Holidays to all and hope for a safe and healthy New Year.
Dezbo Offline
#37 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 11:45 AM EST
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Sorry, Sir Dan..
Dezbo Offline
#38 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 11:45 AM EST
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Enlighten me!!
pgatour00 Offline
#39 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 5:34 PM EST
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I AM A NEWBIE! I really must be...I mean I smoked one LGC series #6 while shoveling the driveway on Christmas
( wife won't let me smoke in the house) and it nearly knocked me on my butt! I can't imagine smoking 3 in one day although I am quite envious of a lot of your selections! Hope everyone had a great holiday!

-RT
orrelsm Offline
#40 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 7:43 PM EST
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Well I know its late, but what the heck, a La Perlena Black Opal with Crown in the nice cool, crisp, unwarm, freezing air of my deck.
Why can I not smoke in my own house, I pay the damn bills.....
Oh well, as Bill Cosby said " I lost control, dont know when or how"
SteveS Offline
#41 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 9:20 PM EST
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orrelsm ... go ahead, smoke in the house ... after all, it's YOUR house ... YOU pay the bills ...

oh, wait a minute ... you're not smoking in the house because Mrs said "NO", aren't you ?? Is that her that I can hear in the background saying it's HER house too ???? ... I'll betcha that in the back of your mind, you remember that basic rule of physics you learned back in HS which says that for every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction, huh ??? ... so go ahead, take action and light it up ... just be prepared for her equal and opposite REaction ... could be the temp on the deck will feel quite warm compared to the temp in the master bedroom once the reaction sets in completely ...

Just pull a sweater over your head or put your jacket on ... join the rest of us out here on the deck ...
jjohnson28 Offline
#42 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 10:19 PM EST
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I like to share the experience with the whole family,so I open every damn door and window in the house and light up just after they go to bed.I haven't heard a complaint in months. :0)

One thing you can try though,if you have a fire place.Light a fire and open the window behind you or the other side of the room just a crack,the fire will pull all of the cigar smoke out and up the chimney and out of the house.I forget who it was on this board but this is where I heard it first.

JJ
SteveS Offline
#43 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 10:33 PM EST
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JJ ... great suggestion for those of us with fireplaces ... any recommendations for those without them?
tarheel4lyf Offline
#44 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 10:42 PM EST
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On the rare occasion that I smoke in the house, I sit at my desk, which is in the back of the family room. The desk is right next to a window that I open. I get a house fan and turn it on high, facing away from me and out the window. Isn't great, but it keeps the complaints to a minimum.
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