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They told me if I voted for McCain that the e-e-e-e-ebil tax breaks for e-e-e-e-e-bil corporations would get bigger.
6 years ago
Monday, January 5, 2009
Monday, November 10, 2008
Road Bloggin.....
Cigar: Autumn Collection 2008 by Rocky Patel
Drink: Stella Artois
So, here I sit in Tampa, FL. Cigar sub-capital of the country. (I figure Miami MAY have a larger portion of the Cigar culture, but not by much)
And I don't have time to hit ANY of the factories in Ybor.
Cryin' farkin' shame if you ask me.
I did find a couple of decent cigar shops. One of which I am writing this from. Tampa Humidors on Busch Boulevard. Great humidor, excellent beer selection, and free wi-fi.....what more do you need.
Trying a new one today by the way.
About the cigar:
Nice. Very mild. Just what I needed this evening. Goes well with the beer, but would probably be overpowered by anything stronger. Very earthy with a strong hint of, well, Autumn. Seriously, it has an aroma and flavor that are very reminicent of a wall through a forest in early fall.
Good job on this one Rocky.
Drink: Stella Artois
So, here I sit in Tampa, FL. Cigar sub-capital of the country. (I figure Miami MAY have a larger portion of the Cigar culture, but not by much)
And I don't have time to hit ANY of the factories in Ybor.
Cryin' farkin' shame if you ask me.
I did find a couple of decent cigar shops. One of which I am writing this from. Tampa Humidors on Busch Boulevard. Great humidor, excellent beer selection, and free wi-fi.....what more do you need.
Trying a new one today by the way.
About the cigar:
Nice. Very mild. Just what I needed this evening. Goes well with the beer, but would probably be overpowered by anything stronger. Very earthy with a strong hint of, well, Autumn. Seriously, it has an aroma and flavor that are very reminicent of a wall through a forest in early fall.
Good job on this one Rocky.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
How did that happen?
I can't believe it.
I just can't believe it.
No one who knew me in school would believe it either. I think even my mom is a little shocked. I, the daredevil, the crazy one, the one who once rode a skateboard down the middle of main street during what passes as a rush hour here, the one who later got hit by a car riding that same skateboard, the one who joined the Army, the one who hikes off the trail to get lost ON PURPOSE. *whew* Ok, I will stop there. What is it that I can't believe you ask?
I'm thirty years old today.
I just can't believe it.
No one who knew me in school would believe it either. I think even my mom is a little shocked. I, the daredevil, the crazy one, the one who once rode a skateboard down the middle of main street during what passes as a rush hour here, the one who later got hit by a car riding that same skateboard, the one who joined the Army, the one who hikes off the trail to get lost ON PURPOSE. *whew* Ok, I will stop there. What is it that I can't believe you ask?
I'm thirty years old today.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Insert Standard Back Porch Post Here
Cigar: Flor de Juan Lopez
First of all...Blech. I will most definately NOT be purchasing another one of these. Mild to the point of no flavor during the first part of the burn, one or two draws in the middle where it sort of resembles a cigar, then harsh, hot smoke toward the end. If it weren't the last thing in my small humidor that needs to be re-seasoned, I probably wouldn't smoke it at all. Instead I would save it for that ONE guy at my next cookout. You know the one.
"Hey, whatcha smokin?"
"Dominican Cohiba Lonsdale, been aging it in the humidor for about 3 months now, getting the flavor and intesity just right for tonight."
"Oh, I ain't never smoked one of them before, but I do like me some Swishers every now and then, you ever had one?"
Yeah buddy, I've had one. In High School. Because someone's old man smoked them. And they were free (to us anyway). I didn't like them then. They taste like someone shit in a tobacco leaf, dried it out, put four more of the same in a pack, and mis-labeled them cigars.
Now, I am not saying this is as bad as a Swisher, Philly, or Edward. Because they aren't. But if you know "That Guy" will be at your next party, and don't want to waste a Cohiba, Monte, Patel, or Perdomo.........
First of all...Blech. I will most definately NOT be purchasing another one of these. Mild to the point of no flavor during the first part of the burn, one or two draws in the middle where it sort of resembles a cigar, then harsh, hot smoke toward the end. If it weren't the last thing in my small humidor that needs to be re-seasoned, I probably wouldn't smoke it at all. Instead I would save it for that ONE guy at my next cookout. You know the one.
"Hey, whatcha smokin?"
"Dominican Cohiba Lonsdale, been aging it in the humidor for about 3 months now, getting the flavor and intesity just right for tonight."
"Oh, I ain't never smoked one of them before, but I do like me some Swishers every now and then, you ever had one?"
Yeah buddy, I've had one. In High School. Because someone's old man smoked them. And they were free (to us anyway). I didn't like them then. They taste like someone shit in a tobacco leaf, dried it out, put four more of the same in a pack, and mis-labeled them cigars.
Now, I am not saying this is as bad as a Swisher, Philly, or Edward. Because they aren't. But if you know "That Guy" will be at your next party, and don't want to waste a Cohiba, Monte, Patel, or Perdomo.........
Friday, July 11, 2008
Thanks, I needed that
Cigar: Patel Decades
Drink: Pilsner Urquell
Ahhhhhhh
The often talked about, rarely seen, always welcome 2 cigar day. Been a rough week. Between the 1-yr old, the 1-wk old and going back to work after a week off, I am ready for the weekend.
Oh. Wait.
Have to finish a deck that has taken wa-a-a-a-a-a-y too long to build, make sure that my wife can get caught up on her sleep, get the car aligned, clean the home office, tend to the garden, reload for the .308 .45 and .223, wash the truck and the other car............
Is it Monday yet?
About the cigar:
Yet another Patel. This one is a box-pressed maduro. This "special edition" was blended by Rocky to celebrate 10 years in business.
I normally try to stay away from such "special" or "gimmick" cigars, and stick to a regular offering. In this case, I am glad I made an exception. Well constructed, with a dark, oily wrapper, this cigar is very mild for the maduro types. Not saying that it isn't a full-bodied smoke, but it doesn't even come close to the Ghurkas, Perdomos, or H2H house blends that make up my normal smoking selections. I recommend this one to someone who would like to try a maduro, but doesn't normally smoke the strong stuff.
Drink: Pilsner Urquell
Ahhhhhhh
The often talked about, rarely seen, always welcome 2 cigar day. Been a rough week. Between the 1-yr old, the 1-wk old and going back to work after a week off, I am ready for the weekend.
Oh. Wait.
Have to finish a deck that has taken wa-a-a-a-a-a-y too long to build, make sure that my wife can get caught up on her sleep, get the car aligned, clean the home office, tend to the garden, reload for the .308 .45 and .223, wash the truck and the other car............
Is it Monday yet?
About the cigar:
Yet another Patel. This one is a box-pressed maduro. This "special edition" was blended by Rocky to celebrate 10 years in business.
I normally try to stay away from such "special" or "gimmick" cigars, and stick to a regular offering. In this case, I am glad I made an exception. Well constructed, with a dark, oily wrapper, this cigar is very mild for the maduro types. Not saying that it isn't a full-bodied smoke, but it doesn't even come close to the Ghurkas, Perdomos, or H2H house blends that make up my normal smoking selections. I recommend this one to someone who would like to try a maduro, but doesn't normally smoke the strong stuff.
New Box
Cigar: Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Robusto
I have been smoking a lot of the Perdomo cigars lately and decided to go ahead and buy a box of these. Excellent smoke, if a little short lived (45 min). Real nice presentation in the box, although they come in cello.
Ahh....the great cellophane controversy. To remove or not to remove, that is the poorly worded, overused question. I always remove the cellophane from cigars that are going into my humidor. I like the fact that they continue to age, The mix of flavors, especially in my small box that sees a lot of variety, makes for interesting smoking.
The downside is that with the cellophane gone, the cigars are more susceptible to the enviroment. Closely monitoring and controlling temperature and humidity becomes even more of a necessary evil than before.
In the end, it is really up to you if you want to remove your wrapper and let your sticks breathe. If you are going to, I highly recommend that you get a couple of the Aurtro Fuente humidity packs and toss them in with your cigars. I have found these to be the best way to maintain a constant humidity. They are set at 69% and control both ways, up and down.
I have been smoking a lot of the Perdomo cigars lately and decided to go ahead and buy a box of these. Excellent smoke, if a little short lived (45 min). Real nice presentation in the box, although they come in cello.
Ahh....the great cellophane controversy. To remove or not to remove, that is the poorly worded, overused question. I always remove the cellophane from cigars that are going into my humidor. I like the fact that they continue to age, The mix of flavors, especially in my small box that sees a lot of variety, makes for interesting smoking.
The downside is that with the cellophane gone, the cigars are more susceptible to the enviroment. Closely monitoring and controlling temperature and humidity becomes even more of a necessary evil than before.
In the end, it is really up to you if you want to remove your wrapper and let your sticks breathe. If you are going to, I highly recommend that you get a couple of the Aurtro Fuente humidity packs and toss them in with your cigars. I have found these to be the best way to maintain a constant humidity. They are set at 69% and control both ways, up and down.
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