Indulgence of the Night August 07

[Dinder1]

It being a very hot summer evening, I opted for a very refreshing Belgian white ale tonight.

[F16WarBird]

It's brilliant weather for a wit or a hefe. Good call.

[Kyle]

I don't normally post here, but had a pretty remarkable dinner this evening with a fellow B&B'er, so I thought I would share.

Appetizer: I did not prepare one as dinner and dessert were of prolific proportions.

Dinner Beverage: Sweet Tea. Not tea with some sugar in it or tea with artificial sweetener, but good, old fashioned, southern, homemade Sweet Tea. I'm talking 1 gallon of water boiled with 3 1/2 to 4 cups of sugar and steeped for 5 hours before chilling. Lip smacking good stuff.

Salad: Standard variety garden salad with the choice of either Ranch Dressing or a Roasted Salsa Vinaigrette (smokey with just a little kick).

Main Course: 16 oz. Rib-eye steaks, superbly marbled with just the right amount of fat, marinated for 9 hours, crusted with Lemon Garlic Pepper, and cooked to a perfect Medium.

Dessert Beverage: Aeropressed coffee from freshly ground beans (forgive me as I've forgotten the exact name/roaster. I know it was a dark roast).

Dessert: Triple chocolate cake soaking in a splash of Kahlua, a layer of sliced fresh strawberries, a healthy dollop of made from scratch whipped cream (also with a splash of Kahlua and mixed with a few ground up coffee beans), and topped with fresh raspberries.

The meal was out of this world (if I do say so myself) and the company was even better. It is hard to beat good food enjoyed with good friends.

[rtaylor61]

I don't normally post here, but had a pretty remarkable dinner this evening with a fellow B&B'er, so I thought I would share.

Appetizer: I did not prepare one as dinner and dessert were of prolific proportions.

Dinner Beverage: Sweet Tea. Not tea with some sugar in it or tea with artificial sweetener, but good, old fashioned, southern, homemade Sweet Tea. I'm talking 1 gallon of water boiled with 3 1/2 to 4 cups of sugar and steeped for 5 hours before chilling. Lip smacking good stuff.

Salad: Standard variety garden salad with the choice of either Ranch Dressing or a Roasted Salsa Vinaigrette (smokey with just a little kick).

Main Course: 16 oz. Rib-eye steaks, superbly marbled with just the right amount of fat, marinated for 9 hours, crusted with Lemon Garlic Pepper, and cooked to a perfect Medium.

Dessert Beverage: Aeropressed coffee from freshly ground beans (forgive me as I've forgotten the exact name/roaster. I know it was a dark roast).

Dessert: Triple chocolate cake soaking in a splash of Kahlua, a layer of sliced fresh strawberries, a healthy dollop of made from scratch whipped cream (also with a splash of Kahlua and mixed with a few ground up coffee beans), and topped with fresh raspberries.

The meal was out of this world (if I do say so myself) and the company was even better. It is hard to beat good food enjoyed with good friends.

I just gained 3 pounds...

Randy

[TimmyBoston]

Sounds like a great dinner, Kyle! Enough to fill up even the gastrointestinal tract of a moose!

[Stauff]

Glenmorangie 10 yrs :smile:

[analog_kid]

CI Legends White (Camacho)

So far, this is my favorite of the CI Legends series. Very well constructed cigar, I had a bit of an uneven burn, but the wind seemed to kick up quite a bit last night so there wasn't much I could do about it. I got a lot of smokiness and nut flavor with just a hint of vanilla. A nice medium bodied smoke.

[Kyle]

Sounds like a great dinner, Kyle! Enough to fill up even the gastrointestinal tract of a moose!

:lol: Indeed it was. :lol:

[ouch]

Foie gras de mer (monkfish liver). :001_tt1:

Main course- razor clams (official bivalve of B&B) in black bean sauce. :thumbup1:

[ouch]

Dinner was so nice, I decided to sit out in the shade in the back yard and relax with a Stone Mountain Arrogant Bastard Ale and a bowl of Momoyama (am I the only person alive who likes this?) in a Butz-Choquin billiard.

Life is good. :thumbup1:

[Nick]

Main course- razor clams (official bivalve of B&B) in black bean sauce. :thumbup1:
It was a close race, but they narrowly squeaked out a victory over their long time rival the geoduck.

-Nick

[ouch]

It was a close race, but they narrowly squeaked out a victory over their long time rival the geoduck.

-Nick

I'd like to see you shave with one of those! :w00t:

[TimmyBoston]

a bowl of Momoyama (am I the only person alive who likes this?)


You might be the person who knows what this is. :biggrin:

[momo360]

+1


You might be the person who knows what this is. :biggrin:

[boboakalfb]

Stopped by the local pub yesterday for ahem...a couple...pints of Guinness. Seems there might just be a guys trip to Dublin in a couple months. I really hope this happens, considering the person coordinating it grew up there.

[Iceman]

A very hot day in the DC area with hotter days forecast for the weekend. I grabbed a Santa Damiana 600. I went to the B&M earlier in the day and had an always outstanding Rocky Patel 1992.

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[zachster]

Made a nice Greek style Bolognese pasta ("Makaronia me Kima"). After dinner, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Bravo was showing Godfather I and II back to back. Just starting on II now, and enjoying an Anchor Liberty Ale and an H. Upmann robusto...

[Iceman]

I enjoyed a Griffin's robusto and a Sam Adams Boston Lager.

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And in the end this is all that remained.

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[ouch]

You might be the person who knows what this is. :biggrin:

This.

[letterk]

2005 Portteus Petite Sirah - We picked this one up in Washington last year.

Their description:

There's a hint of camp fire at the beach, and more serious than S'mores in a bottle, this is deep, dark chocolate eclair and a few wild huckleberries.

Lots of fruit, a little earth, moderate tannins. Nice alone, but better with food. We had some aged Gouda and crackers and found them very complimentary.

Silver Medal - Central Washington Fair, Commercial Wine competition

[analog_kid]

Enjoyed a Casa Torano on the deck late this afternoon while I burned through about a 100 pages of my book("Get a Life" by William Shatner). This cigar is amazing. There was a few points where I was so involved in the book I left the cigar in the ashtray for probably close to 10 minutes and it never once went out on me!

[Iceman]

I had a really tasty Gisbert robusto and an ESB Ale.

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[ouch]

Hunan beef, a bit too hot.
Fresh pineapple with rum cream.
Samuel Smith Imperial Stout.
GLP Bohemian Scandal.

[F16WarBird]

Last night I had some French meunster, a martini, and a bowl of squadron leader in a meershaum pipe. :biggrin:

[ouch]

Last night I had some French meunster, a martini, and a bowl of squadron leader in a meershaum pipe. :biggrin:

S. Gawith is known promarily for Virginias, but Squadron Leader is a delightful, lightbodied and easygoing latakia blend. Best looking tin in the business, too. :thumbup1:

[F16WarBird]

Yeah, I really enjoy it. I haven't tried the commonwealth blend yet.

I'm going to purchase a tin of Penzance next. I'm told it's superb.

[boboakalfb]

Didn't have a chance to post over the weekend, but did manage to squeeze in some Indulgance...

Saturday-CAO Italia with a Ristretto Roasters Ethiopia Sidamo

Sunday-Inspired by Iceman-Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 along with a couple Sierra Nevada Pale Ales. This is definitely a great smoke. :thumbup:

[Zeni]

Yeah, I really enjoy it. I haven't tried the commonwealth blend yet.

I'm going to purchase a tin of Penzance next. I'm told it's superb.

Don't get Lois Kelly started on Penzance.

[ouch]

Don't get Lois Kelly started on Penzance.

It's truly a wonder- worth seeking out. Just sent off the last of my Penzance stash. Sorry I don't have a sample for you.

[F16WarBird]

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio (plain but still enjoyable) paired with Consummate Gentlemen pipe tabacco.

[Iceman]

The weather here in the DC area has been unbearable the last few days. High 90's to low 100's.

So I grabbed a Griffin's robusto and a lemonade.

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[Iceman]

...Sunday-Inspired by Iceman-Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 along with a couple Sierra Nevada Pale Ales. This is definitely a great smoke. :thumbup:

Outstanding!! That pairing is probably my all time favorite...:001_wub:
Glad I was able to help inspire you.

[Zeni]

Just a few Tins of Tobak. The Top Black Cherry is for my Brother, I'm hoping to convert him to something better.

[TimmyBoston]

A nice dinner at home last night.

Filet Mignon - A touch over rare and hit with melted butter before plating
Baked Potatoes with sour cream, bacon and smoked cheddar
Crab Cakes
Baby Asparagus with balsalmic vinegar, olive oil, garlic and parmesan
A nice bottle of 2002 Beringer Napa Valley Cabernet

[Iceman]

I had a very very tasty Cuesta-Rey Centofino Sun Grown Churchill and a taste of Jameson's Irish whiskey.

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[ouch]

Surf and turf for a 10 year old (beef ribs and fried shrimp)
Home made iced tea
Samuel Smith Imperial Stout

[Iceman]

Tonight I grabbed a La Aroma de Cuba and a Curz Light.

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[Dinder1]

No pic, but tonight I grilled burgers stuffed with butter and Herbes de Provence, smoked over hickory and cherry wood. I washed this down with a couple of Leffe Blonde beers from Belgium.
Dessert???? Fresh Huckleberries and ice cream.:drool:

[TimmyBoston]

No pic,

DJ :hand:

[ouch]

Surf and turf for a ten year old, part 2.
Fried calamari, hot sauce on the side
Baby back ribs
Home made lemonade
Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock

[letterk]

No pic, but tonight I grilled burgers stuffed with butter and Herbes de Provence, smoked over hickory and cherry wood. I washed this down with a couple of Leffe Blonde beers from Belgium.
Dessert???? Fresh Huckleberries and ice cream.:drool:

DJ, what did you think of the Leffe Blonde? I had a few of those last week.

[Dinder1]

DJ, what did you think of the Leffe Blonde? I had a few of those last week.

If there is such a thing as a budget Belgian beer..I guess this would be one of them. I kinda view this one as a beer I would enjoy while doing yard-work on a hot day. I also found that I enjoyed drinking this beer straight out of the bottle, rather than out of a proper glass.

[letterk]

If there is such a thing as a budget Belgian beer..I guess this would be one of them. I kinda view this one as a beer I would enjoy while doing yard-work on a hot day. I also found that I enjoyed drinking this beer straight out of the bottle, rather than out of a proper glass.

Yup, that sounds about right. It wasn't as good as I expected. It's different, but there's something about it that I tired of after one bottle. I found it better with food.

[boboakalfb]

If there is such a thing as a budget Belgian beer..I guess this would be one of them. I kinda view this one as a beer I would enjoy while doing yard-work on a hot day. I also found that I enjoyed drinking this beer straight out of the bottle, rather than out of a proper glass.

Similar to Stella?

[analog_kid]

Been a while since I posted an Iceman inspired cigar and beer pic! For tonight, a Leinie's Light and a Fonseca Serie F Robusto.

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[letterk]

Similar to Stella?

Stella is more crisp and clean. Leffe Blonde feels a little heavier with more sweetness.

[Dinder1]

Stella is more crisp and clean. Leffe Blonde feels a little heavier with more sweetness.

Exactly.:biggrin:

[TimmyBoston]

Last night, a few belgians, Abt 12, Rochford 10, and Trois Pistols.

Tonight, some dark chocolate and Balvenie 15 Single Barrel.

[ouch]

Tonight I'm making a dish that will invariably drift into a seperate thread, one that will in all likelihood become very contentious, if not downright nasty-


Chili

:001_tt1:

[bjrn]

If there is such a thing as a budget Belgian beer..I guess this would be one of them. I kinda view this one as a beer I would enjoy while doing yard-work on a hot day. I also found that I enjoyed drinking this beer straight out of the bottle, rather than out of a proper glass.

What do the Leffe beers cost over there? Living in a country close to Belgium is nice, as you can buy Leffe Blonde/Duble/Triple in most normal supermarkets. I'm not trying to rub it in, I'm just curious.

[Dinder1]

What do the Leffe beers cost over there? Living in a country close to Belgium is nice, as you can buy Leffe Blonde/Duble/Triple in most normal supermarkets. I'm not trying to rub it in, I'm just curious.

Hello, Bjorn. I paid $1.59 per bottle (11.2 oz.) for the Leffe. This is pretty cheap for any type of Belgian beer here in the states.

[F16WarBird]

A few glasses of port and a bowl of Scottish Mixture by Davidoff.

[TimmyBoston]

Tonight I'm making a dish that will invariably drift into a seperate thread, one that will in all likelihood become very contentious, if not downright nasty-


Chili

:001_tt1:

My chili's better than yours, you $#$&#&%^*%^!!!!!!!!!!!


:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[Iceman]

It was very muggy with off and on rain today here in the Nation's Capitol area. So, I just grabbed some old favorites. A Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 and a Diet Coke.

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[TimmyBoston]

Tonight, I had a late night at work, then I came home and jogged, after than I had a nice thorough shave and then topped that off with a nice drink, a comforting glass of Pappy Van Winkle 15. A very nice finish to not the best day.

[bjrn]

Hello, Bjorn. I paid $1.59 per bottle (11.2 oz.) for the Leffe. This is pretty cheap for any type of Belgian beer here in the states.Oh, that's not bad at all. Good for you!

[letterk]

What do the Leffe beers cost over there? Living in a country close to Belgium is nice, as you can buy Leffe Blonde/Duble/Triple in most normal supermarkets. I'm not trying to rub it in, I'm just curious.

I paid something around $7-$8 for a six-pack.

[analog_kid]

I got one of these Cienfuegos cigars in a sampler I purchased awhile back. It's been sitting in my humidor for over a month now and I took it out tonight to keep me warm on this chilly, rainy evening here in the Badger state.

All I knew about this cigar was that it's one of Rolando Reyes Sr. cigars of Puros Indios fame. Well, all I can say is this old timer can make one damn fine smoke! What an incredible cigar! The burn was a little inconsistent but the draw was perfect. I can't recommend this baby enough! (Cory, BUY ONE!)

[Dinder1]

This is a really nice Dutch Pilsner with a little more body than most and a bit of a wheat/lemon taste to it, but you will know it is a Pils as soon that little bite hits you at the finish.

[Iceman]

Today I tried a Don Antonio robusto I got from the Martinez Cigar Company. This is a cigar company that was written up in the last issue of Cigar Magazine. I ordered a very nice 6 cigar sampler from them and they arrived today.

For the cigar fans - The filler and binder are Dominican and the wrapper is Connecticut. Not a bad cigar.

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[Lynchmeister]

I got one of these Cienfuegos cigars in a sampler I purchased awhile back. It's been sitting in my humidor for over a month now and I took it out tonight to keep me warm on this chilly, rainy evening here in the Badger state.

All I knew about this cigar was that it's one of Rolando Reyes Sr. cigars of Puros Indios fame. Well, all I can say is this old timer can make one damn fine smoke! What an incredible cigar! The burn was a little inconsistent but the draw was perfect. I can't recommend this baby enough! (Cory, BUY ONE!)

Ok. :biggrin:

By the way, we should get together and...uh...herf sometime. :thumbup: Does anyone know what the hell that means and what does it have to do with sitting around and smoking cigars?!?!?

[Taz]

Chilled Patron and Tryed the new Dunhill with a bowl of Hal o the wind:001_tt1:

[zachster]

Fresh out of the oven: Pancetta, Peperoni and Mushrooms, covered with fresh mozzarella and pecorino romano. Still waiting for it to cool....

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[Iceman]

Relaxed last night with a CAO Brazilia robusto and a Saranac India Pale Ale.

For the cigar fans - CAO Brazilia is a full-flavored cigar made with Brazilian wrappers and Nicaraguan long leaves and binders. This baby is loaded with flavor. Not for the beginner... :rolleyes:

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[boboakalfb]

Saturday Night was a Chimay Grand Reserve Bleu.

Sunday was an Arturo Fuente Chateu Fuente followed by a Lagunitas Old Gnarley Wine, a hopped up Barley wine.

[analog_kid]

Ok. :biggrin:

By the way, we should get together and...uh...herf sometime. :thumbup: Does anyone know what the hell that means and what does it have to do with sitting around and smoking cigars?!?!?


I'd be down for that. Just let me get something a little more interesting in the humidor to share. Right now it's looking pretty bleak...

As for the meaning of "herf", I found this:


The term "Herf" used to describe the smoking of a cigar comes from the 1960's in America when many cigar smokers listened to Herf Alpert and the Tijuana Brass while smoking their favorite stogie. The music was latinesque and thus provided an atmosphere of semi-cuban reminiscence. Soon, cigar smokers began to say things like "I was with the Brass last night and the Herf was so good I thought I was in Havana." Thus, we can all thank Herf Alpert for his influence on 'garbonics.



Whatever, sounds like beer and smokes to me. :biggrin:

[Lynchmeister]

I'd be down for that. Just let me get something a little more interesting in the humidor to share. Right now it's looking pretty bleak...

As for the meaning of "herf", I found this:




Whatever, sounds like beer and smokes to me. :biggrin:

Nice! ...and I know what you mean about a bleak looking humidor. While I'm no longer in college, being married comes out to pretty much the same situation. NO MONEY! :biggrin:

I have found C-Bid, though, so things might get real interesting, real fast. :wink:

Thanks too for satisfying my curiosity on the origins of "Herf." It's such a strange term and I think you nailed it on the head with "beer and smokes."

[MaxTO]

Punch Gran Cru Monarcas

[jamacdon]

I had a Samuel Adams Honey Porter last night, very nice.

[180gVinyl]

Stonier Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2005 (A steal at £5.99 - bin end section of supermarket)

Spaten Munchen Hell ( A steal at 99p)

Scapa 14 yo

:smile:

[Iceman]

Its been raining and kinda chilly (65 degrees) here all day but that didnt stop me from grabbing a very tasty Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Churchill. Its so nice to have a covered and screened in deck on days like today. I had a nice cup of coffee with it.

For the cigar fans - This cigar has a Sumatra-seed Sungrown wrapper and a five-year-old aged Dominican ligero filler. Its a medium full bodied cigar thats loaded with flavor.

If you arent already a member of The Connoisseur Club by J.C. Newman, you might want to look into it. $18 a year and you get 4 quaility cigars and a really well made polo shirt. Same deal when you renew your membership.

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[Limey]

Wednesday night:

Mesquite smoked chicken
Beck's dark beer

That's a good Wednesday!

[letterk]

Chimay Grand Reserve Blue

And later in the evening a couple home-made cookies and a cup of Ristretto Roasters Decaf from the Aeropress. Decaf shouldn't taste that good.

[analog_kid]

Had a Cu*Avana Maduro on the deck last night. Not the greatest smoke in the world, but not the worst either, good value for the money. Good constructing and very aromatic.

[180gVinyl]

Samuel Adams Boston Lager

Talisker 10yo

[analog_kid]

Perdomo 826. I'm still a novice cigar guy, and this thing knocked the wind out of me at first! I tamed down a bit after the first inch or so and I enjoyed it until nothing was left!

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[Iceman]

Nice cigar Matt!!! Perdomos are very tasty.

Overcast with on and off bits of sun and still on the cool side here in the Nation's Capitol area. Today was a Don Diego corona and a Saranac Pale Ale.

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All that was left when the smoke cleared.

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[Newfie]

Yesterday after work a friend dropped by for a smoke. I had an RP Nording Robusto, first one and trust me, won't be my last.

After dinner I had a Comacho SLC. That there's a fine powerhouse of a smoke too.

[jazzman]

I got one of these Cienfuegos cigars in a sampler I purchased awhile back. It's been sitting in my humidor for over a month now and I took it out tonight to keep me warm on this chilly, rainy evening here in the Badger state.

All I knew about this cigar was that it's one of Rolando Reyes Sr. cigars of Puros Indios fame. Well, all I can say is this old timer can make one damn fine smoke! What an incredible cigar! The burn was a little inconsistent but the draw was perfect. I can't recommend this baby enough! (Cory, BUY ONE!)

+1. A real bargain

[analog_kid]

+1. A real bargain

Especially if you get some off an auction site! I seen them go for close to half what the retail online places sell them for. They will definitely be a part of my next order, too bad the humi is overflowing as is!

[Lynchmeister]

Especially if you get some off an auction site! I seen them go for close to half what the retail online places sell them for. They will definitely be a part of my next order, too bad the humi is overflowing as is!

I finally checked out CBid last week and while I've only won one lot for a fiver of some random Perdomo's, let's just say I've done a lot of...prospective bidding. Which reminds me, I have to pop on over there and see how I'm doing. :biggrin:

I hope to also have the problem of an overflowing humidor soon. :thumbup:

[MarSellus Wallace]

I have this minor tooth/gum ache which I always get prior to my half-year check-up and I thought to soothe this by savouring a shot of Aberlour 15.

Just wanted to share this. :biggrin:

[Lynchmeister]

Tonight's indulgence started with a Pilsner Urquell. Next up, a Murphy's Irish Stout (which I tend to like a bit better than Guinness for some reason). Who knows, maybe even a glass of wine with dinner. At any rate, it's Friday, so booze beware.

[johnniegold]

out to dinner with the in-laws tonight. 3 Glenlivets. :rolleyes:

[Taz]

A Bowl of G.L. Pease Robusto in a Savinelli Autograph
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[TimmyBoston]

Boodles Martini's with Bleu Cheese olives
Tenderloin Tips with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes - Extra Rare
Raspberry Souffle

I nice little meal, now I have to decide on a nice pour of whisky, any suggestions?

[TimmyBoston]

No suggestions came in :biggrin: So I decided on Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year old 107 proof, a nice brutal bourbon.

[TimmyBoston]

I hope to also have the problem of an overflowing humidor soon. :thumbup:

That's not a problem, that's a goal. :thumbup1:

[Lynchmeister]

My wife left on a 3 1/2 hour drive headed for a personal shower/bachelorette party, so I've got the whole day to myself before attending a bachelor party tonight.

I wonder what kind of trouble I can get myself into today? :rolleyes:

I'll probably start things off with a nice walk with my dog since it's turning out to be a gorgeous day. Then a good shower and shave followed by an over indulgent lunch...I'm thinking a fat bacon cheeseburger. Mmm...:drool:

Then it's definitely a few cigars paired with a couple of beers and maybe a book or I'll bring the laptop out on my patio.

Ahh...the possibilities that the day holds. Now if I could just get my ass off the couch...:wink:

[180gVinyl]

Stonier Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2005
Sainsbury's XO Grande Champagne cognac

Brooklyn Lager
Glenmorangie Burgundy Wood finish

I'm just about to put some records on

It's twenty past one in the morning and big 'un (eldest son) is playing cricket at nine o'clock, ten miles away

Do I.................don't I............................

Cheers :biggrin:

[TimmyBoston]

A Smithwick's out at the bar while watching UFC and a few Van Winkle 10 year's on the rocks at home with a buddy over a game of chess.

Anyone else find it funny combining Ultimate Fighting and Chess in the same night?

[Mama Bear]

1/2 litre of my first batch of homemade rootbeer... I am pretty dang proud...yummy! :biggrin: :biggrin:

[Bucnak]

That sounds very refreshing in these HOT DAYS of August.

[Zeni]

After almost 3 days without....


Electricity.

[analog_kid]

Anyone else find it funny combining Ultimate Fighting and Chess in the same night?


MMA and chess are very similar imo. You play off your opponent's moves, waiting for them to make a mistake, you set them up thinking you are going to do one thing, than change your tactics on them. Both take a lot of thinking and strategizing, it's just that chess is a lot less painful!:biggrin:

[ouch]

Anyone else find it funny combining Ultimate Fighting and Chess in the same night?


Try playing chess with my daughter! She definately thinks it's a contact sport.

[Taz]

Having the Belverdere Dirty
The Baccy is McClelland Deep Hollow
The Pipe is a Cavicchi

10812

[Bucnak]

Cabernet Sauvigon is the drink of choice, Pipe is a Stanwell Horn with Macbaren Plumcake as the baccy.
Going between baseball and preseason football.

[NurseMedic]

Popped the cork on a bottle of Trader Joe's Vintage Ale 2006 (brewed by Unibroue) that I'd been cellaring for many months. An exquisite, dark Abbey/dubbel style Belgian ale.

Sometime this week, I'll do the same with my bottle of 2005, maybe share some pics.

For those of you who enjoy long-term cellared beers, I recommend picking up one of these. They're available at TJ's yearly around the holidays, bottle conditioned and cork & wire sealed. And being TJ's, inexpensive for the quality. They age well for about 3 years, I'm told.

Mike in Michigan

[analog_kid]

Enjoyed a Cu*Avana on the deck last night while reading some interesting short stories. I'm starting to really like these smokes, they are such a bargain!

[boboakalfb]

Busy weekend...Indulged in a few different Beers.

Hoegaarden
Spaten
Firstone Double Barrel Ale
Guiness
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

[ouch]

Busy weekend...Indulged in a few different Beers.

Hoegaarden
Spaten
Firstone Double Barrel Ale
Guiness
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Busy? After drinking all of those, I doubt you accomplished very much at all. :lol:

[Lynchmeister]

Enjoyed a Cu*Avana on the deck last night while reading some interesting short stories. I'm starting to really like these smokes, they are such a bargain!

Those sound interesting. Where'd ya get 'em? I'm always looking for a bargain.

[boboakalfb]

Busy? After drinking all of those, I doubt you accomplished very much at all. :lol:

Busy entertaining might have explained it a bit better. For the record, it was Friday and Saturday. :biggrin:

[analog_kid]

Those sound interesting. Where'd ya get 'em? I'm always looking for a bargain.


C-Bid! I got a 8 pack sampler for $9 I think. 4 Connecticut and 4 Maduro. Boxes off the retail sites are just as reasonable. $45 for a box of of Toros! In my opinion, they could sell for twice that and I would still purchase them. Even with my limited cigar knowledge, most cigars at this price don't burn or draw as well as these guys.

[Lynchmeister]

C-Bid! I got a 8 pack sampler for $9 I think. 4 Connecticut and 4 Maduro. Boxes off the retail sites are just as reasonable. $45 for a box of of Toros! In my opinion, they could sell for twice that and I would still purchase them. Even with my limited cigar knowledge, most cigars at this price don't burn or draw as well as these guys.

My wife officially hates you. :wink:

[Iceman]

Enjoyed a Cu*Avana on the deck last night while reading some interesting short stories. I'm starting to really like these smokes, they are such a bargain!

I bought a fiver of these on C-Bid a while ago too. I figured at a buck a cigar I would give them a shot. I am still deciding on them. It’s very mild and probably not for many of the cigar smokers here. It would be a great morning cigar or good on the golf course. A great cigar for those times you want to smoke but arent in the mood for a complex cigar. Sort of a "no-brainer" cigar.
Very easy draw with a lot of smoke in each draw. I have been told that 3-4 months of aging in the humidor does wonders for them.

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In the mean time, tonight I grabbed a Flor de Camaguey Figurado No. 1 Corojo
and a Pete's Wicked Ale.... or two.

http://www.flordecamaguey.com/index.html

Damn!!! That Cammy was so freakin' good!!! I love these cigars and they are so hard to come by with that flake of a sales rep.

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[analog_kid]

My wife officially hates you. :wink:

I tend to have that effect on women. How mine has stayed with me this long I will never know!


I bought a fiver of these on C-Bid a while ago too. I figured at a buck a cigar I would give them a shot. I am still deciding on them. It’s very mild and probably not for many of the cigar smokers here. It would be a great morning cigar or good on the golf course. A great cigar for those times you want to smoke but arent in the mood for a complex cigar. Sort of a "no-brainer" cigar.
Very easy draw with a lot of smoke in each draw. I have been told that 3-4 months of aging in the humidor does wonders for them.



I would agree with you there. I had my first one after I gave it 5 days or so in the humi and didn't think too much of it. The last one I had has been in the humi for almost a few months now and was MUCH better flavor wise. That and 90% of the time my cigar time coincides with reading so my mind isn't totally focused on the flavors.

And "no-brainer" describes me fairly well! :biggrin:

[analog_kid]

With this Cu*Avana conversation I wanted to lite one up this evening a give a detailed review.

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Now granted, I'm not a huge Maduro fan(I don't dislike them, but I'm more of a Connecticut and Cameroon fan:drool: ), but I know Cory is so if I sparked his interest, I certainly don't want to get any hate mail from him! I'm already on his wife's bad side.:wink:

The Maduro version is similar to the Connecticut in that the flavors are pretty straight forward and you won't be in for anything spectacular. I got notes of cedar, black licorice, some sweet smokiness, and maybe a bit of coffee. Again, these flavors are very subtle, by no means are they going to smack your pallet with some fierce full bodiedness. However, considering the price and how well constructed these cigars are, I have a feeling they will be a regular in my humidor. Great everyday smoke, as they say.

[Jim]

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In the mean time, tonight I grabbed a Flor de Camaguey Figurado No. 1 Corojo
and a Pete's Wicked Ale.... or two.

http://www.flordecamaguey.com/index.html

Damn!!! That Cammy was so freakin' good!!! I love these cigars and they are so hard to come by with that flake of a sales rep.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3249/hpim1538kc2.jpg


Rick
I have been searching on and off line for these Cigars with NO luck at all- any leads would be appreciated!

[TimmyBoston]

Opened up the George Dickel. Very good for a Tennessee Whisky.

[Taz]

Busy entertaining might have explained it a bit better. For the record, it was Friday and Saturday. :biggrin:
2 days are you slipping:lol:

[Lynchmeister]

With this Cu*Avana conversation I wanted to lite one up this evening a give a detailed review.

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/650/20070828iotncam0016co0.jpg


Now granted, I'm not a huge Maduro fan(I don't dislike them, but I'm more of a Connecticut and Cameroon fan:drool: ), but I know Cory is so if I sparked his interest, I certainly don't want to get any hate mail from him! I'm already on his wife's bad side.:wink:

The Maduro version is similar to the Connecticut in that the flavors are pretty straight forward and you won't be in for anything spectacular. I got notes of cedar, black licorice, some sweet smokiness, and maybe a bit of coffee. Again, these flavors are very subtle, by no means are they going to smack your pallet with some fierce full bodiedness. However, considering the price and how well constructed these cigars are, I have a feeling they will be a regular in my humidor. Great everyday smoke, as they say.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I loves me some maduro! You got lucky. I almost had the stamp on the envelope. :a53:

In all seriousness, though, I'm faced with an interesting situation every time I'm in a position to expand my collection. My wife's still a student, so financially, we're firing on one piston at the moment. :biggrin: So I ask myself, "Do I get the maduro that I'm almost positive I'll like, or do I grab something in a natural variety?" I gotta say, though, that CBid is easing this pain substantially. I won a fiver of some double corona fresh rolled Perdomos that are calming down in the humidor as we speak. In addition, I'm in a lot for some RP Vibes that will be closing tonight and I'm currently in a pretty good position on those.

By the way, nice review Matt.

[analog_kid]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I loves me some maduro! You got lucky. I almost had the stamp on the envelope. :a53:

In all seriousness, though, I'm faced with an interesting situation every time I'm in a position to expand my collection. My wife's still a student, so financially, we're firing on one piston at the moment. :biggrin: So I ask myself, "Do I get the maduro that I'm almost positive I'll like, or do I grab something in a natural variety?" I gotta say, though, that CBid is easing this pain substantially. I won a fiver of some double corona fresh rolled Perdomos that are calming down in the humidor as we speak. In addition, I'm in a lot for some RP Vibes that will be closing tonight and I'm currently in a pretty good position on those.

By the way, nice review Matt.


Cory, if you'd like, PM me your address and I'll send you a stick to try. I know the frustrations of buying something and then not liking it. I got a few water pillows lying around so it would arrive fresh. Maybe we could to a little mini cigar trade?

[Lynchmeister]

Cory, if you'd like, PM me your address and I'll send you a stick to try. I know the frustrations of buying something and then not liking it. I got a few water pillows lying around so it would arrive fresh. Maybe we could to a little mini cigar trade?

Absolutely! Have you had a Perdomo Fresco yet?

PM sent for address.

[Jim]

Its a grand day in Gotham, I am a bachelor for a few days and had some time to relax, a big cup of RR Sidamo and a R y J Reserva Real cigar, round out a great afternoon.


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[Lynchmeister]

Just finished playing the role of domesticated husband, i.e., did the laundry and dishes, so now it's time to play.

To start things off, I opted for a pre-dinner Rangpur and tonic while I brined some chicken that will be finding its way to the grill soon.

Next up will be a Pilsner Urquell while I fire up the grill. It seems that beer is a great timer. Open the beer after lighting the charcoal (I use a chimney starter) and drink as normal. When finished with the beer, your ready to dump the coals and start cooking...and grab another brew.

With dinner, I'm thinking we'll open up the bottle of Sauvignon blanc if I can pry the bottle of Gewürztraminer out of my wife's hands...she's not big on change, haha.

Dessert will be chocolate chip mint ice cream, followed by a pint of Murphy's Irish Stout and a Perdomo double corona cigar.

Needless to say, the anticipation is killing me.

[ouch]

Just finished playing the role of domesticated husband, i.e., did the laundry and dishes, so now it's time to play.

To start things off, I opted for a pre-dinner Rangpur and tonic while I brined some chicken that will be finding its way to the grill soon.

Next up will be a Pilsner Urquell while I fire up the grill. It seems that beer is a great timer. Open the beer after lighting the charcoal (I use a chimney starter) and drink as normal. When finished with the beer, your ready to dump the coals and start cooking...and grab another brew.

With dinner, I'm thinking we'll open up the bottle of Sauvignon blanc if I can pry the bottle of Gewürztraminer out of my wife's hands...she's not big on change, haha.

Dessert will be chocolate chip mint ice cream, followed by a pint of Murphy's Irish Stout and a Perdomo double corona cigar.

Needless to say, the anticipation is killing me.

Brilliant!!!

[Dinder1]

A much needed refreshment on a 95 degree evening.:biggrin:

[TimmyBoston]

Last night, some Blazin' Buffalo Wings and a TurboDog; I love this beer. :thumbup1:

[boboakalfb]

A pour of Buffalo Trace followed by Wild Turkey Rare Breed. mmmm....mmmmm.

[Zeni]

A pour of Buffalo Trace followed by Wild Turkey Rare Breed. mmmm....mmmmm.

A little late today Bob? It's way past your usual drinking time.:biggrin:

[boboakalfb]

A little late today Bob? It's way past your usual drinking time.:biggrin:

A wise man once said...It's 5 O'Clock somewhere. :wink2:

[Zeni]

A wise man once said...It's 5 O'Clock somewhere. :wink2:

I'll drink to that. hic.

[analog_kid]

Had a H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon and an Icehouse on the deck tonight. Funny story about Icehouse, it was the first beer I ever tried that I didn't find repulsive! I was 13 or so at the time. Today, I sadly don't find it as enjoyable, but I don't think it's the same recipie as back then. Still, it is near and dear to my heart.

Can't say much about the HP Camy, I'll take a Torano 1916 Cameroon any day of the week over this guy. At least it was free!!:biggrin:

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[Dinder1]

I enjoyed a very nice Belgian Dubbel tonight.

[Lynchmeister]

Last night during the taping of "The Cigar Nation," I tried my first camaroon. It was a Perdomo La Tradicion something. To be honest, I couldn't discern any difference in it compared to a natural wrapper cigar. It tasted good and burned even, but the wrapper did crack in a few places midway down the cigar. I remember hearing that Camaroon wrappers are delicate, so I wasn't too shocked. Even so, though, for $8.00, I expected more. It's been my very unscientific observation that the more I spend on a cigar, the less I seem to enjoy it. Huh, fine by me!

[TimmyBoston]

A pour of Buffalo Trace followed by Wild Turkey Rare Breed. mmmm....mmmmm.

It really is some good stuff for the money, I really need to replace my bottle.

Tonight, A couple fingers of Talisker 10.

[Iceman]

On the way home this morning I stopped and got a coffee and enjoyed an incredible Torano Casa Torano toro.

For the cigar fans - Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers with a Ecuadorian-grown Connecticut shade wrapper. IMO, these are perfect morning cigars. They are mild bodied but have a very complex flavor that comes with lots and lots of creamy smoke. A variety of flavors: subtle spice, creamy sweetness, a peppery earthiness



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[TimmyBoston]

Pizza and Buffalo Wings on a nice quiet night staying in with the dogs. :thumbup1:

[Lynchmeister]

Friday and Saturday were spent at the Minnesota State Fair. Here's what I remember eating:

Deep fried cheese curds.
Pit roasted sweet corn complete immersed in melted, clarified butter--liberally salted and peppered.
Elk burger.
Salmon on a stick.
Cajun crawfish.
Deep fried dill pickles.
A beef stick.
Fudge puppy (Belgian waffle on a stick, dipped in fudge, topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and strawberries.)

...I know there's more, but at the moment the thought of all the crap I ingested this weekend is making me nauseous...