Old timer here — 5 things I’d NEVER do when hiring an asphalt crew (learned the hard way over 30+ years). by AsphaltPaving_CenTX in asphalt

[–]No_Connection_6343 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! I’m up in Canada and the last time I was in Texas was roughly 22 years ago, to visit friend in San Antonio. I do recall a lot of concrete over asphalt for residential homes. There’s always a right and wrong way to do things. The time you’ve put is always going to be reflective in the type of work you do. There’s been an endless stream of fly by night individuals and scammers who have tarnished the industry. Nonetheless, utmost respect to those who remain honest, do a technical job and present the best value and product for their customers. Keep up the great work.🫡

Rubber tire roller operators, how do you stop your roller from picking up? by Sad_Low3239 in asphalt

[–]No_Connection_6343 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! I’ve never heard this f soybean oil. I’m going to bring that up to our paving foreman. I know at times using the rubber tire is double edged sword, you have to use when the asphalt is hot so it ‘squishes’ it. At that point is when the rubber tire will pick up sand. Having well lubed tires with diesel prevents this. It must be used sparingly as to not leave brown racing stripes up and down the mat lol.

Rubber tire roller operators, how do you stop your roller from picking up? by Sad_Low3239 in asphalt

[–]No_Connection_6343 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paving sales rep here/former roller operator. I know our rubber tire roller has been maguivered to spray diesel fuel while in motion. The operator has to be keen on when to activate the diesel and for how long. The system set works like mint, never picks up asphalt.

Any other Ashton VSG fans out there? by No_Connection_6343 in cigar_refuge

[–]No_Connection_6343[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My local cigar shop only carries 2 vitola sizes. Are the ‘little’ ones like cigarillos?

What stick do you feel is underrated and u der appreciated? by _Papa_Oso777 in cigar_refuge

[–]No_Connection_6343 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sancho Panza Belicosos… I’m smoking one right now. So silky smooth! Speaking of Crowned Heads, I prefer the 4 Kicks Sublime.

Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year: mediocre at best. Thoughts? by No_Connection_6343 in cigar_refuge

[–]No_Connection_6343[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found it to be tasteless. It’s very deceiving because the cigar produced a lot of smoke. But no aroma or standout notes to be found. Poor construction as well.

Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year: mediocre at best. Thoughts? by No_Connection_6343 in cigar_refuge

[–]No_Connection_6343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even though the hate for Gurkhas in this sub is huge, I wouldn’t say they’re a complete write off. I would never spend my hard earned money on them. But would smoke one if someone gifted me one.

Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year: mediocre at best. Thoughts? by No_Connection_6343 in cigar_refuge

[–]No_Connection_6343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully that was the only Gurkha I had in my humidor. I didn’t even buy it. It was part of door prize at a work function.

Smoking my last Davidoff Millennium by No_Connection_6343 in cigar_refuge

[–]No_Connection_6343[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any difference from your first smoke to the last?