Saturday 9th August 2014

[Budgie Smuggler]

Monte PE tubo - started ok:



Paired with a nice view:



But unfortunately some issues with the construction meant that it canoed badly and reached this within 5 mins:



Ended up binning it after 10 mins, really disappointed.

[Habana-Habanos]

So H.H. what were the notes about on which you wrote ' promote extremism?' Sure there's a reasonable explanation but you have me curious now.

Ahhhhhh that's what the hell you were talking about! HAHAHAHAHA, I understand why you're seeing me as a bit dodgy now. Don't worry I'm no extremist (well about cigars I am a bit); I study Politics and International Relations - one of the topics I am currently doing involves U.S politics, you saw some notes on interest groups in the US and how a downside to them could be in their possibility of promoting extreme views, which would never be done by political parties. Quite complicated but the general idea is parties want electoral success, they pledge ideologies that suit a majority whereas IG's on the other hand promote causes and don't fear a loss of 'votes' in that sense.

[Habana-Habanos]

Monte PE tubo - started ok:



Paired with a nice view:



But unfortunately some issues with the construction meant that it canoed badly and reached this within 5 mins:



Ended up binning it after 10 mins, really disappointed.

WHAT!? Theres an invention called a lighter, it sorts out sideburns. What a waste

[PeeJay]

I always trim my sideburns when I shave, a lighter would be too risky!

[Simon G]

Partagas Short, latte & sunshine.

[c10cko]

My first of these. Romeo Y Julieta wide Churchill bombed by a @judders. Thx bud. Beautiful. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1407603477.455118.jpg

[Simon Bolivar]

H.H, now that makes sense; always be careful what you photograph your cigars against , we had some interesting 'leaks' previously
Budgie, it might not have been perfect but Ditching a stick beacuse of cannoning or tunneling is rather extreme, I only ditch if totally plugged & implements have been tried, sections cut off ect or the tasdte is so off to be unpleasent. Almost anything else can be rescued.

[ValeTudoGuy]

I always trim my sideburns when I shave, a lighter would be too risky!

Never been to a Turkish barber then?

[Andy 84]

Bolivar Belicosos Finos 2007

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[Budgie Smuggler]

Saturday 9th August 2014

WHAT!? Theres an invention called a lighter, it sorts out sideburns. What a waste

The filler was burning far quicker than the wrapper, touch-ups weren't cutting it.

I bought it from an off-licence a few weeks ago and popped it in my humi, I suspect that it was a tad dry and the rest sorted out the wrapper but the filler was still too dry, hence it tunnelling.

Because of the dryness it was burning very hot, giving it an unpleasant taste.

[groundhog]

Punch punch. Very loose draw. Feels like it's in danger of going out all the time
Wrapper unravelling a little too...
Fingers crossed.

Sent from deepest darkest Yorkshire, by magic..

[Simon-JG-hr]

Some fine cigars on display today chaps - even if a couple have been unfortunate duds.

Love a Punch Punch (preferably a good one though...), a good Party Short is unbeatable, Short Stories, RA Allones Extras, BBF... Fantastic selection, and making me very jealous. Though perhaps not as jealous as Dale's cracking barbecue setup is making me feel!

HH, very interesting - I'm an International Relations graduate, dabbled around in the field a bit (FCO, political consultant etc), but I've decided that I'm sticking to the fun of shooting for a few more years before I settle back down with a proper job... If I ever do, of course...

[Rob Royston]

Haha I remember that secretos a couple of months back. Plugged so bad I cut it in half, then used my whole hand to hold it to stop it unwrapping. Note to self, bin it next time lol

[ValeTudoGuy]

Sometimes, just Sometimes, the battle is worth it.

[Sean]

PL spanish RE for me tonight cant decide whether i like these or not had 3 now and are abit spicy for me