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got TWO deliveries today

1 = a box of 20 new cigars
2 = a 20 year old guitar in 100% original condition & it is in mint condition; a time capsule

another great day off :peace .........

wishing your day is as nice & fun ................ I'm off to burn a stogie :2razz: .............
 
All you need now, is the appropriate beverage as an accompaniment.

I was big on Partagas, when I was regularly smoking cigars.

So what guitar did you get?
 
Its going to be a good day tomorrow.

My bottle of Blatons 22 year old bourbon should be in. And my sons are off school tomorrow. And im finally taking a day away from work. Gonna enjoy bourbon and work on my oldest sons car with the boys.
 
What am I the only one shoveling out there? I could use a good cigar and a belt right now. Lets see whats in the liquor cabinet.
 
cuban smokes said:
:)

got TWO deliveries today

1 = a box of 20 new cigars
2 = a 20 year old guitar in 100% original condition & it is in mint condition; a time capsule

another great day off :peace .........

wishing your day is as nice & fun ................ I'm off to burn a stogie :2razz: .............
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I think my new variety bundle is in the mail... VSOP and Tres Ligas, Palma Real and Mirafleur... I've still got a Romeo Y Juliette tucked away here...
 
SCitizen said:
OUCH!

Please be careful.
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Cigars are certainly not healthy but they aren't near as dangerous as cigarettes. Most cigar smokers don't inhale. The last time I researched the subject and read the studies I learned cigar smokers are no more likely to get lung cancer than non-smokers. They do have increased odds of oral cancers but that is only for people who smoke cigars daily. The vast majority of cigar smokers don't smoke that often. So the occasional cigar likely isn't going to do any harm.
 
BrewerBob said:
Cigars are certainly not healthy but they aren't near as dangerous as cigarettes. Most cigar smokers don't inhale. The last time I researched the subject and read the studies I learned cigar smokers are no more likely to get lung cancer than non-smokers. They do have increased odds of oral cancers but that is only for people who smoke cigars daily. The vast majority of cigar smokers don't smoke that often. So the occasional cigar likely isn't going to do any harm.
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I smoked about a few cigars a year for 27 years -- fortunately no symptoms yet.
 
SCitizen said:
I smoked about a few cigars a year for 27 years -- fortunately no symptoms yet.
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Hamburgers and pizza will do me in long before my monthly cigar does, I'm sure.
 
SCitizen said:
I smoked about a few cigars a year for 27 years -- fortunately no symptoms yet.
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You probably inhale 10x more toxins from auto exhaust than a few cigars a year would do you.
 
Goshin said:
You probably inhale 10x more toxins from auto exhaust than a few cigars a year would do you.
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I guess so -- I should learn more about health.
 
Chomsky said:
All you need now, is the appropriate beverage as an accompaniment.

I was big on Partagas, when I was regularly smoking cigars.

So what guitar did you get?
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it's the one in the fore ground; replica of a 3 color sunburst 1964 Fender Stratocaster but it didn't cost $25,000 :2razz: but then it's not worth $25,000 :( .......

it's on par with the Fender Custom Shop replicas but at 1/10 of the price :cool:

 
cuban smokes said:
it's the one in the fore ground; replica of a 3 color sunburst 1964 Fender Stratocaster but it didn't cost $25,000 :2razz: but then it's not worth $25,000 :( .......

it's on par with the Fender Custom Shop replicas but at 1/10 of the price :cool:

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No strings?
 
natsb said:
No strings?
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LOL, all in good time ............... I have nearly 40 guitars here; I can only get so much done in a certain amount of time

and beside; I have to allow time for puffin' stogies :mrgreen:

bonus is, strings are much cheaper than ammo :lol: ...........
 
cuban smokes said:
LOL, all in good time ............... I have nearly 40 guitars here; I can only get so much done in a certain amount of time

and beside; I have to allow time for puffin' stogies :mrgreen:

bonus is, strings are much cheaper than ammo :lol: ...........
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Sounds like a good weekend is in order. The last puffin I did was in Puerto Rico when we came across some stogies from a certain neighboring island. Nothing quite like sitting on the beach at night with my wife, a good cold drink, and a handful of contraband cigars; life is awesome sometimes.
 
natsb said:
Sounds like a good weekend is in order. The last puffin I did was in Puerto Rico when we came across some stogies from a certain neighboring island. Nothing quite like sitting on the beach at night with my wife, a good cold drink, and a handful of contraband cigars; life is awesome sometimes.
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that sounds like a mighty fine & relaxing trip/vacation :cool:
 
Turned out to be a very good day. After we got that old car pulled apart and painted decided to pull out my Ultra a little early. Ended up being almost 60 degrees here today.

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cuban smokes said:
it's the one in the fore ground; replica of a 3 color sunburst 1964 Fender Stratocaster but it didn't cost $25,000 :2razz: but then it's not worth $25,000 :( .......

it's on par with the Fender Custom Shop replicas but at 1/10 of the price :cool:

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It's a shame to see the prices of vintage guitars, 'cuz to my ears many vintage guitars just have that extra tonal quality that re-issues and knock-offs lack.

But what a price to pay to get that last little percent! :doh
 
Chomsky said:
It's a shame to see the prices of vintage guitars, 'cuz to my ears many vintage guitars just have that extra tonal quality that re-issues and knock-offs lack.

But what a price to pay to get that last little percent! :doh
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yes, vintage prices are very nutty ........ I recall my first few guitar shows in Dallas many years ago; '58 - '60 'bursts were going for anywhere from $4k to $9K depending on condition.
Ten years before then they were going for $1K to $3K, which everyone thought was nuts. Now they are $100K to $450K :doh
It's all supply & demand as far as the vintage stuff.

I only deal with knock-offs, reissues, replicas, but I try & locate the highest quality for the lowest price.
Mostly I look for guitars that have high end lumber specs.
I also seek out guitars that are fairly rare & difficult to source.
Guitar for me is a fun hobby; it never gets old! :peace

here is one of my favorites out of the nearly 40 I have; it is a replica of a 1958 Gibson Futura.
Original Futuras were made from White Limba lumber from Africa.
This Futura replica is made from Mahogany & even tho' it looks crazy it really is a great guitar :mrgreen:

 
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cuban smokes said:
yes, vintage prices are very nutty ........ I recall my first few guitar shows in Dallas many years ago; '58 - '60 'bursts were going for anywhere from $4k to $9K depending on condition.
Ten years before then they were going for $1K to $3K, which everyone thought was nuts. Now they are $100K to $450K :doh
It's all supply & demand as far as the vintage stuff.

I only deal with knock-offs, reissues, replicas, but I try & locate the highest quality for the lowest price.
Mostly I look for guitars that have high end lumber specs.
I also seek out guitars that are fairly rare & difficult to source.
Guitar for me is a fun hobby; it never gets old! :peace

here is one of my favorites out of the nearly 40 I have; it is a replica of a 1958 Gibson Futura.
Original Futuras were made from White Limba lumber from Africa.
This Futura replica is made from Mahogany & even tho' it looks crazy it really is a great guitar :mrgreen:

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Doesn't look too crazy at all, to those familiar with Gibson's of that era. It looks like an Explorer.

I always wanted a Flyin V, ever since watching Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash and Albert King. Powell gets a pretty nice tone out of his V, that works well with their material.

But if I could only pick-up one vintage Gibson, it would be a tough decision between an old Les Paul or an ES335. I love the tone of both, and ES335s in red look awesome.
 
well, it's about to snow here so, gotta go out & have a nice tasty cigar B4 winter comes back .............. what am I having today :confused: ............

................ think I'll go for a Flor De Las Antillas :) ................. and after I get back home prolly play some guitfiddle .................

 
cuban smokes said:
:)

got TWO deliveries today

1 = a box of 20 new cigars
2 = a 20 year old guitar in 100% original condition & it is in mint condition; a time capsule

another great day off :peace .........

wishing your day is as nice & fun ................ I'm off to burn a stogie :2razz: .............
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You simply cannot say "I got a box of 20 cigars" without telling us what cigars they are.
 
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