| 8251. Author: Palama | Date: Thu, 4/20/2023, 7:47PM EST | |
frankj1 wrote:at ease!
you sent a massive bomb filled with some of the finest cigars on the planet for my 45th anniversary, so I think we are beyond good here. That was like f-o-r-e-v-e-r ago!  Surely you smoked all of them by now….  |
| 8252. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 4/20/2023, 9:59PM EST | |
Palama wrote:That was like f-o-r-e-v-e-r ago! Surely you smoked all of them by now…. oh ya, they are gone and each one by itself would have been a wonderful gift...I think I may have only posted about one or two but I truly savored all of them. I think I had a question or two...gotta find what I jotted down that I was wondering about edit: so, there weren't any from that ethereal batch I did not absolutely love, but wasn't sure I knew much about a couple. Obviously I knew and loved the very special Padrons...45 year for 45th anny day. And the R44 is one of the greats along with the Flor Fina Rosado. Also love Xtra Viejo, you really walloped me with some of what I have always considered top top shelf favorites of mine. Not sure I know about that Divine Insp (3/23/18). Also, there was one you marked Hawaii Exclusive from 12/9/21. Can't recall knowing about these before smoking them but definitely loved them as well...not a loser in the bunch, not even a meh in there. |
| 8253. Author: Palama | Date: Sat, 4/22/2023, 1:42PM EST | |
frankj1 wrote:oh ya, they are gone and each one by itself would have been a wonderful gift...I think I may have only posted about one or two but I truly LLP savored all of them. I think I had a question or two...gotta find what I jotted down that I was wondering about  edit: so, there weren't any from that ethereal batch I did not absolutely love, but wasn't sure I knew much about a couple. Obviously I knew and loved the very special Padrons...45 year for 45th anny day. And the R44 is one of the greats along with the Flor Fina Rosado. Also love Xtra Viejo, you really walloped me with some of what I have always considered top top shelf favorites of mine. Not sure I know about that Divine Insp (3/23/18). https://halfwheel.com/casa-cuba-divine-inspiration-2/173595/Also, there was one you marked Hawaii Exclusive from 12/9/21. https://halfwheel.com/crowned-heads-pays-tribute-to-grant-kawasaki-with-hgk-76-cigar/402308/Can't recall knowing about these before smoking them but definitely loved them as well...not a loser in the bunch, not even a meh in there. Hope that helps. |
| 8254. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sat, 4/22/2023, 11:01PM EST | |
Jamie's 3 fingers only box arrived, details hopefully tomorrow... |
| 8255. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 4/24/2023, 1:04PM EST | |
Jamie's 3 fingers only box (afraid to call it a package) and his name for this RAOK is based on a true story...he did use two 3 finger cigar bags...
but he stuffed two cigars in each of the six fingers.
And that, folks, is how a fiver becomes a dozen.
smokes:
Sobremesa Brulee (blue) 46- never had any brulee but often thought I should
LFD Solis...as much of a fan I am about LFD, this is one of the few I have never had
Boli PC...no comment necessary
Perdomo Small Batch Maduro 2005 petit robusto/small corona/half corona...whatever they call the size, it's now called ash (HNixon would be proud of me). Very good, the right kind of strength.
Tat PCR (May 18 box code per Z)
AF MagR44...a personal fave
and in the other 3 finger bag:
a "Real" Camacho 10th Anny...so looking forward to this one. Man, I was such a Camacho Ho years ago...
Eiroa PCA 2021 cammy...don't think I ever knew of these so can't wait
Hemmy Signature sungrown...love these
Aladino Corojo Reserva #4...Z warns me it's "strongish". Never had one, I'm sure I can still handle "strongish"
RyJ...maybe a Cazadore?...per Jamie it was gifted to him a few years back from none other than CBD, the former friend who got me into this mess. HA! Thanks David.
and an unbanded pig tailed lancero that Z says is a one-time special run by Franklin Pichardo...I was unaware of the story until now and will treat this sweet looking smoke with reverence.
Jamie also tossed in some more of his signature grown up chocolates and a cool old school hand written letter in which he shows off his AI skills...wait, not what I meant...HA!
And best of all...no butt plugs!
Fantastic "mood elevator" my friend...thank you so much.
OK, I took my beating. Can I let go of my ankles now?
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| 8256. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 4/24/2023, 2:54PM EST | |
and a bottle of wine! almost forgot.
2012 Cab Franc!
Serra Vineyards, Applegate Valley Southern Oregon.
Apparently no longer in existence. |
| 8257. Author: LeeBot | Date: Mon, 4/24/2023, 3:19PM EST | |
D@MN! Good one Z.
I completely misinterpreted what a "three finger box" is. |
| 8258. Author: Jakethesnake86 | Date: Mon, 4/24/2023, 5:38PM EST | |
Very nice z! |
| 8259. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Mon, 4/24/2023, 6:36PM EST | |
LeeBot I didn’t think Frank would fall for the “Minivan”….
2 in the front
5 in the back. |
| 8260. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 4/24/2023, 7:31PM EST | |
ZRX1200 wrote:LeeBot I didn’t think Frank would fall for the “Minivan”….
2 in the front
5 in the back. hey, fool me once... |
| 8261. Author: Telecaster52 | Date: Mon, 4/24/2023, 8:47PM EST | |
What happened to alphabetical??
|
| 8262. Author: Palama | Date: Mon, 4/24/2023, 8:54PM EST | |
FIFY ZRX1200 wrote:LeeBot I didn’t think Frank would fall for the “Minivan”….
2" in the front
5" in the back. Oh my! |
| 8263. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 4/24/2023, 10:05PM EST | |
Telecaster52 wrote:What happened to alphabetical??
Gadzooks! Hoisted by my own petard. |
| 8264. Author: Sunoverbeach | Date: Tue, 4/25/2023, 5:34AM EST | |
Awesome hits, both a youse! |
| 8265. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 4/25/2023, 6:54PM EST | |
Out to Frankie:
9405503699300531821647
ETA: Monday, 5/1 |
| 8266. Author: frankj1 | Date: Tue, 4/25/2023, 9:12PM EST | |
thanks, ya bastid.
oh, if anyone thinks it's funny to gift me another bomb, I have a better idea. |
| 8267. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 4/25/2023, 10:10PM EST | |
FIFY frankj1 wrote:thanks, ya bastid. oh, if anyone thinks it's funny to gift me another bomb, let me tell ya, it’s a GREAT idea.  You’re welcome buddy!  |
| 8268. Author: Cheno | Date: Wed, 4/26/2023, 5:44PM EST | |
So is Frankie still up? If so I see no recent list.... Outrage. |
| 8269. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Wed, 4/26/2023, 6:28PM EST | |
Yeah I’m kinda outraged too….he better post up or people might get “motivated”… |
| 8270. Author: Palama | Date: Wed, 4/26/2023, 7:42PM EST | |
Cheno wrote:So is Frankie still up? If so I see no recent list.... Outrage. AFAIK, yes, Frankie is still awaiting a(nother) pickup. Probably good for him to delete cigars that Z sent and replace with other favorites. ZRX1200 wrote:Yeah I’m kinda outraged too….he better post up or people might get “motivated”… Oooooh, “motivated”! But who out there is able to take on the challenge known as the Tripod?  Of course I’mma sure the Tripod has never shrank from a challenge. |
| 8271. Author: frankj1 | Date: Wed, 4/26/2023, 10:05PM EST | |
I really do have an idea of how to surprise a bruddah having a very bad year... |
| 8272. Author: frankj1 | Date: Wed, 4/26/2023, 10:05PM EST | |
if anyone is thinking of sending me a third bomb, contact me for my misdirection thoughts.
many will know who I mean. I've spent time with him, great guy, could use a lift...
If ya gotta suspend the rules about passing a passed gifted turn, this is a good exception to the rule.
I can even drive the bus...don't tell Tuck. |
| 8273. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Thu, 4/27/2023, 12:53AM EST | |
That’s cheating, now you need another spanking. |
| 8274. Author: Telecaster52 | Date: Thu, 4/27/2023, 1:04PM EST | |
frankj1 wrote:if anyone is thinking of sending me a third bomb, contact me for my misdirection thoughts.
many will know who I mean. I've spent time with him, great guy, could use a lift...
If ya gotta suspend the rules about passing a passed gifted turn, this is a good exception to the rule.
I can even drive the bus...don't tell Tuck. The Emperor says no re gifting. But if you send me an addy for the above mentioned I'll gladly send a bomb. I mean gift. |
| 8275. Author: Cheno | Date: Thu, 4/27/2023, 4:10PM EST | |
Still no list outrage |
| 8276. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Fri, 4/28/2023, 3:16PM EST | |
Frankie…….
You can request the buddy bomb after this list. Otherwise me and some other low life bassturds are gonna have to give your mailbox a pair of concrete galoshes. |
| 8277. Author: frankj1 | Date: Tue, 5/2/2023, 11:16AM EST | |
sorry everyone, just been overwhelmed with stuff demanding my attention recently.
I received Conan's Steamer Trunk a few days ago, have had a cigar or three from Jamie's and Conan's "5ers" and all have been right in there for me...
have to run now, will try to post more tonight or tomorrow. |
| 8278. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Tue, 5/2/2023, 2:26PM EST | |
Doesn’t sound like a fun kinda busy….stay sane |
| 8279. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 5/2/2023, 3:08PM EST | |
frankj1 wrote:sorry everyone, just been overwhelmed with stuff demanding my attention recently.
I received Conan's Steamer Trunk a few days ago, have had a cigar or three from Jamie's and Conan's "5ers" and all have been right in there for me...
have to run now, will try to post more tonight or tomorrow. ZRX1200 wrote:Doesn’t sound like a fun kinda busy….stay sane +1 But, what if the busyness is caused by the filming of the third and final chapter of the "Three Tracks in the Snow" trilogy? I mean, if that's the case, I'mma sure the star has ta be in almost every scene, no? |
| 8280. Author: Palama | Date: Thu, 5/4/2023, 10:23PM EST | |
ZRX1200 wrote:Doesn’t sound like a fun kinda busy….stay sane Got in touch with Frankie. In 25 words or less, he’s got a lotta chit going on right now but is hoping to make an appearance once things calm down a bit so mebbe over the weekend. Mebbe. |
| 8281. Author: Huzza3045 | Date: Thu, 5/18/2023, 1:35PM EST | |
Dang, hope Frankie is doing alright.
Instead of no list outrage, just gotta drop a “No List, but take your time my dude”. |
| 8282. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 6/5/2023, 6:30PM EST | |
couple issues mostly resolved, couple will require follow ups in the weeks ahead, but might have dodged a bullet or two.
Certainly can't say I credit clean livin'!
smoked a bunch out of both insane bombs, have to admit that so far all have been well within my preferred tastes and strengths...a few that are still intact will get ashed later in the Summer as a couple special occasions are on the calendar and they are simply looking way more time consuming than my normal selections.
I am truly humbled by the experience, especially since I wasn't even a participant in this thread!
As for the target of my suggested misdirection, I have not reached him but jespear is checking on him and will get back to me... |
| 8283. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sat, 6/24/2023, 9:36PM EST | |
frankj1 wrote:Jamie's 3 fingers only box (afraid to call it a package) and his name for this RAOK is based on a true story...he did use two 3 finger cigar bags...
but he stuffed two cigars in each of the six fingers.
And that, folks, is how a fiver becomes a dozen.
smokes:
Sobremesa Brulee (blue) 46- never had any brulee but often thought I should
LFD Solis...as much of a fan I am about LFD, this is one of the few I have never had
Boli PC...no comment necessary
Perdomo Small Batch Maduro 2005 petit robusto/small corona/half corona...whatever they call the size, it's now called ash (HNixon would be proud of me). Very good, the right kind of strength.
Tat PCR (May 18 box code per Z)
AF MagR44...a personal fave
and in the other 3 finger bag:
a "Real" Camacho 10th Anny...so looking forward to this one. Man, I was such a Camacho Ho years ago...
Eiroa PCA 2021 cammy...don't think I ever knew of these so can't wait
Hemmy Signature sungrown...love these
Aladino Corojo Reserva #4...Z warns me it's "strongish". Never had one, I'm sure I can still handle "strongish"
RyJ...maybe a Cazadore?...per Jamie it was gifted to him a few years back from none other than CBD, the former friend who got me into this mess. HA! Thanks David.
and an unbanded pig tailed lancero that Z says is a one-time special run by Franklin Pichardo...I was unaware of the story until now and will treat this sweet looking smoke with reverence.
Jamie also tossed in some more of his signature grown up chocolates and a cool old school hand written letter in which he shows off his AI skills...wait, not what I meant...HA!
And best of all...no butt plugs!
Fantastic "mood elevator" my friend...thank you so much.
OK, I took my beating. Can I let go of my ankles now? smoked this today. a strange little celebration because my mother decided she wanted to live a bit longer...very weird coupla days. prelight aroma from this beauty was possibly the most intoxicating of any unlit cigar I've ever fondl...um, held. this was simply delicious. That's my review. Thank you Jamie. For real. Great cigar. |
| 8284. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Sun, 6/25/2023, 12:57PM EST | |
Glad you enjoyed it, did the strength sneak up on you?
|
| 8285. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sun, 6/25/2023, 7:00PM EST | |
not really. I suspected that if I continued much longer drawing through the twisted off pigtail hole it would get harsh from tar, so before I hit the last third I clipped the head just a little and used the technique Robert taught me oh so many years ago that he used with Joyitas and other smaller ring gauge cigars...smoke slower and "sip" the smoke from the cigar.
It really was a great smoking experience, checked the important boxes aside from the tobacco itself (which was delicious), like helping me calm my mind, slow myself down, similar qualities to an expert massage...
I better stop now before I have to change my Duluth underwear. |
| 8286. Author: abjd14 | Date: Sun, 9/3/2023, 10:06PM EST | |
Who's up????
Post a list and and.pm me your Addy I got you
|
| 8287. Author: Palama | Date: Sun, 9/3/2023, 10:15PM EST | |
abjd14 wrote:Who's up????
Post a list and and.pm me your Addy I got you
I believe Frankie is still up. |
| 8288. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sun, 9/3/2023, 10:27PM EST | |
not possible. |
| 8289. Author: Palama | Date: Sun, 9/3/2023, 11:52PM EST | |
To kinda refresh your memory: Palama wrote:I got Frankie. In the spirit of shenanigans, I hereby gift my turn to Frankie. Need to make a storage locker run so probably not gonna be able to send out till next week. You wanted to redirect this to another BOTL but Z posted this ruling: ZRX1200 wrote:Frankie…….
You can request the buddy bomb after this list. Otherwise me and some other low life bassturds are gonna have to give your mailbox a pair of concrete galoshes. However, we know you’ve been busy so cut you some slack. But, now that things are starting to settle down, you’re back up to bat. NO LIST OUTRAGE!  |
| 8290. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Mon, 9/4/2023, 1:33AM EST | |
I think he’s ISO some Hemingways. |
| 8291. Author: Telecaster52 | Date: Fri, 11/17/2023, 1:55AM EST | |
Frank still up? |
| 8292. Author: Palama | Date: Fri, 11/17/2023, 8:10PM EST | |
Telecaster52 wrote:Frank still up? Yes he is. Hopefully he sees this and has a list.  |
| 8293. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Fri, 11/17/2023, 11:47PM EST | |
Maybe he’s low on Hingways now? |
| 8294. Author: Jakethesnake86 | Date: Tue, 1/2/2024, 10:45PM EST | |
Frank you got a list yet sir?? This thing has stalled |
| 8295. Author: Huzza3045 | Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 4:28PM EST | |
The delay on the no list outrage has expired. May the outrage commence. |
| 8296. Author: LeeBot | Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 4:40PM EST | |
Outrage at the lack of outrage! |
| 8297. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Wed, 1/3/2024, 5:14PM EST | |
I’m outraged….
Frank don’t make us put you on the clock azzhat style. |
| 8298. Author: Palama | Date: Thu, 1/4/2024, 2:05PM EST | |
NO LIST OUTRAGE! |
| 8299. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 1/4/2024, 7:55PM EST | |
Jamie woke me out of hibernation!
How's about the box of AF Hemingway I was gifted from here for the daughter's wedding? Doesn't that cover my turn? |
| 8300. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Thu, 1/4/2024, 8:50PM EST | |
This predates that random act of lunacy. |
