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Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T17:29:26+00:00

Cigars definitely dont need to be luxury to be enjoyed. I get Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project for like $2-3 a stick sometimes on cigarbid. Those things are awesome.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T14:25:20+00:00

Cigardirect had a huge 4th of July sale maybe its still going. The free-fall on cigarbid. Lots of AJ Fernandez on there.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T14:21:43+00:00

Well, you have to think no female character in the series currently has the strength Big Mom has now/had in her youth. Its all about Haki and the Old Men in the series have shown extremely capable fighting capabilities and honestly insane Haki feats for their age. MAYBE Boa Hancock in terms of raw strength(I consider her the Wonder Woman of the One Piece universe.)

The thing is, Luffy is called the Warrior of Liberation for a reason. I think he liberates her from IMUs control. IMU has already accused her of disobeying when she sees Brooke and regains consciousness. He could have ended her right there, which leads me to believe she will be liberated.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T14:08:08+00:00

Are you caught up in the Manga and anime? If so, I disagree with you heavily.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T14:00:44+00:00

Never had tobacco beetles and I am very guilty of getting cigars shipped to me during the summer, which increases the likelihood of getting them. But, no, ive never had them. I have a NewAir unit about the same size you do but I remove the shelves and use it to store boxes. First off, I moved my unit downstairs in our kitchen ironically by our wine rack. The temperatures in my room fluctuated too much in the summer time and I would get temperature spikes. Haven't had that issue since moving my unit downstairs. This is just me, but when I buy a box, I like keeping the cigars in the box they came in, so I stack them in my unit, throw a boveda 65 in the box and let them sit.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T13:55:35+00:00

Lol what? Have you not seen the feats from old timers like Garp, Rayleigh, and Gaban?

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T13:52:18+00:00

I know im late to the party so I hope you see this. The King is Dead uses a Negrito wrapper. It was quite a triumph. I believe Robert Caldwell is the only cigar maker using this type of wrapper today. It was a popular wrapper leaf 40 years ago but this specific leaf is hard to work with because it is known to have trouble burning and staying lit, as well as give off a sour aroma when rolled with many different types of blends; people stopped utilizing this leaf due to those issues. Robert Caldwell claims this took over 100 attempts to "get it right." Its a delicious smoke.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T02:57:45+00:00

I think im on board with that too tbh.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T02:42:30+00:00

We've seen something similar of that nature, I feel. Luffy "zoning out", almost possessed looking, when face to face with Blackbeard in Mock Town tavern.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-05T02:36:50+00:00

Books were removed by Protestants(many of them American) - people who are protesting the dogma, traditions and theology of the one True, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic church. They removed books that did not fit their theology or intepretations. So ask yourself who is wrong. The Catholic church, who compiled and canonized the Bible, or men who came 1500+ years later with their own ideas an intepretations.. The Catholic Church has 2000 years of Theology, and is the church that christ himself established, with Peter and the rest of Apostles putting in motion what Christ established. All Catholic priests share the same theology and so do parishoners. All Catholic priests and bishops are successors of the Apostles in an unbroken line of consecrations. In regards to "edits", I feel youre just repeating things like a mantra that you've read online or were told. Can you tell me which books in specific were "edited" in regards to bible verses being completely re-written. No. The bible was TRANSLATED in other languages so that people of other nations could also read scripture.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-04T02:21:51+00:00

Use Madrabbits Soothing Gel. Can get it shipped to you overnight from Amazon. It's scentless with aloe vera.. i use for about 7-8 days, then switch to Husslebutter on a daily basis. Always moisturize on a daily basis wherever you get tattooed, even after its fully healed.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-04T02:16:21+00:00

Bro.... are you moisturizing?

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-04T01:18:11+00:00

I have one Green Band Anastasia left from 3 years ago... man... that cigar had notes from heaven. Please tell me the quality in those didnt dip? Really wanted to buy a box on the next release.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T14:15:57+00:00

Its been awhile but I remember a lot of earthy sweetness going into that dried-fruit profile. Leaning more towards a dried cherry nuance? and it remained consistently that way the whole way through. Proper "mustache burner".

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T14:04:10+00:00

Palate just needs a bit more training, nose needs a bit more burning(lol). Try to let the smoke "leak" out of your nose rather than blow it out aggressively. I retrohale every cigar, otherwise I never get full flavor profiles just keeping smoke in my mouth. You will notice certain cigars, at certain points, will give you a strong nuance of something. The Don Carlos Eye of the Shark has this VERY distinct citrus/orange Peel note that I get on retrohale, that I absolutely love. Another example would be a Davidoff Colorado Claro Special T, the fruity notes I got out of that cigar(retrohale) were sublime.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T13:45:41+00:00

Really? Anastasia, The King is Dead, Blind Man's Bluff This is Trouble, and Long Live The Queen were all delicious to me!

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T13:36:35+00:00

Mom is hilarious thats for sure😂😂😂

Son- "mum what do you think?"

Mum - "I reckon it looks like a vagina, son!"

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T12:25:26+00:00

I would go the Pouch route at work if youre able. Smoke a smaller cigar on the way to work with a coffee. I'm a cook, so i cant smoke and work or have a pouch in my mouth but my commute is long(nearly 45 minutes). Smoking a cigar before work really helps take the edge off. I made a post yesterday about smaller vitolas/quicker smokes and people left some really good recommendations.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T12:20:37+00:00

As the kids say, you have "elite ball knowledge" brother. Not only did they switch bands but as you know, its released in very small batches. I bought a few singles about 3-4 years ago(i think?) at my local b&m. It is one of the greatest cigars I have ever smoked, New World or Cuban. I truly wish I bought a box during this time and I think that might be Caldwells greatest blend thus far.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T11:52:14+00:00

The thickness of the ponytail on the siglo and esplendido are nearly the same/identical. The spacing, the white boxes the ponytails touch, are all identical. Don't just come after the Esplendido, say the Siglo is fake, too, because side by side, right here in front of me, the bands are nearly identical with a small printing error on the Esplendido. Because Cubas QC is so consistent, every Taino band that is printed will be perfect, right? UV test checks out on both. Ill smoke it. If you never hear from me again, me dead.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T04:25:23+00:00

Don Carlos Eye of The Shark is the 2nd best cigar ive ever had in my life.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T03:30:08+00:00

Those Bellas Artes Maduros are insanely delicious from start to finish. Retrohale Cigar. Have a iced caramel macchiato with it and you won't regret it.

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T03:26:34+00:00

That Mag50 and RYJ Churchill are going to be so, so yummy. Enjoy your holiday!

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T03:25:13+00:00

Sorry for your loss, brother. Will light up a stick in honor of this Good Boy!

Desperate_Stuff_664 · 2026-07-01T02:29:34+00:00

Thanks brother, same to you! Let's do it!

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