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  1. Dustinl

    Gasoline prices

    We are down to $2.89 a gallon at some stations. I filled up my truck today for $56.00. Haven't seen that in a while. What are you guys paying? DL
  2. Dustinl

    new tobacco laws

    Maybe I'm in the wrong loops or just don't follow it, but I'm not seeing or hearing of any new tobacco legislation being introduced. You guys hearing of anything significant? DL
  3. B128thopen

    Sausage and Eggplant Rigatoni

    Ingredients I love me some Tyler Florence! We had company over yesterday so i made this. Fed 4 people and still have 1/2 a pan left. Great recipe! Kosher Salt Extra-virgin olive oil 6 links fennel pork sausage (about 3/4 pound) 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut...
  4. Dustinl

    Kidney stones

    As many of you know, over the past three years I have suffered from kidney stones. This morning after waking up, I had a slight pain in my groin and abdomen that felt familiar. Not bad, just a slight pain. I went to work because I had to meet a client at 7am about a bid that I had submitted. At...
  5. K

    What's on the Holiday list?

    What are you all looking for? For me, I just want a nice SF Giant Jacket that I have sent to my daughter 2 times to give to my wife. The chances of me receiving it are the chances that my Gigantes will win 3 out of the last 4 World Series. Slim. What about you guys?
  6. Dustinl

    Oddball batteries: eBay saves the day

    I have a tactical flashlight that takes cr123a batteries. Before owning this flashlight, I had never even heard of cr123a batteries. We couldn't find the batteries at Walmart so we went to a Radio Shack and they had them. For about $15 per two pack!!!! I asked the sales associate if that was...
  7. S

    Howdy from Texas

    Hey folks I just joined today. I'm from Pittsburgh, Pa but I reside in the Ft Hood area in Texas now. I am a retired Soldier with more than 22 years of active duty service. I am married and have three kids who are all grown and out of the house. My son is married and my two girls are both in...
  8. T

    Meteor shower

    Supposed to be at it's peak last night so I filled a pipe, put on my coat and went outside at about 11:40 P.M.. During a 20 minute smoke I only saw 5. There was no moonlight and no city lights here, but several houses nearby had their Xmas lights on.
  9. Dustinl

    Christmas memories

    Don't get your panties ruffled. Pretend it says holiday spirit. I suspect the way political correctness is going, we won't have Christmas in a few years anyway. But that is not what this thread about. BTW, a big thanks to Lash for adding Christmas lights! This thread is about your most...
  10. Bikeman

    Today's Weather Check

    http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=zmw:00000.1.71866&MR=1
  11. Dustinl

    birthdays

    A lot of cigar smokers are celebrating their 22nd birthday today! Happy birthday guys! Methinks it's time to do some cleaning up. :birthday::birthday::birthday: DL
  12. P

    Chalfonte VSOP Cognac

    I am a long time consumer of cognac, I've paid top dollar for fine Cognac while eschewing the exorbitantly priced brand names. About ten years ago I switched to Armagnac because I found it more enjoyable and more competitively priced. Cognac had undergone a fashion trend towards lighter...
  13. E

    Pipe Tobacco Review: Carter Hall

    I received a "luxury pouch" of this today in the mail and decided it would be as good a time as any to write a short review. The tobacco itself is cut fairly small and is a yellowish, tan color. The tobacco has a faint syrup-y aroma with a hint of honeydew melon. It is adequately humidified in...
  14. E

    Getting Started-Part 2: Pipe Tobacco

    This is the second part to the pipe tutorial and will detail different types of tobacco and pipe tobacco blends. VIRGINIA This first type of pipe tobacco is a favorite among many cigar and pipe smokers alike. Virginia tobacco tends to be lighter in color, and ranges from yellow to tan, to a...
  15. E

    Getting Started-Part 1: Choosing a Pipe

    In this thread I will introduce you to the different types of pipes out there, and give some helpful tips of what you may want to purchase if just starting out. We begin with the most common pipes found in this hobby: the Briar Pipe. Briar Pipes Briar pipes are machine and hand made...
  16. E

    Pipe Tobacco Review: MacBaren Plumcake

    Mac Baren Plumcake Don't let the name fool you! This isn't just a sickeningly sweet blend- this is rather a misnomer for a hearty, robust blend. INITIAL REVIEW: Tin Aroma: Latakia with a sweet rum and slight saltiness. Smoked two bowls, one that was right of out tin and one...
  17. Dustinl

    Tomorrow....

    .....will be 12/12/12. And twice it will be 12:12:12, 12/12/12. Too bad it's 2012 and not 1212. That would be something else! DL
  18. Dustinl

    introduction

    It's been over five years since I joined and posted an intro. Thought I would update for the newer members. I've been smoking cigars for a little over 6 years. My wife and I went on a Carribbean cruise for our honeymoon and I bought my first cigar on the boat. It was an AF Hemingway. Once be...
  19. K

    What music are you listening to?

    Right now I am listening to a lot of Adele. Love her stuff. Just got off an Amy Winehouse kick. What music do you guys listen to?
  20. Dustinl

    and here are two others that won't go away

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zajTU5h_YGM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIuutVcTkqk