sageman

I love that the regulars have reads on each other. One read on me is that I have very little patience for heads up! Always fun to play with you guys.

Registration was weird today. Said game was full. Looked like 6 players. Then launched early.

Thanks for the shoutout! The answer tonight, everyone!

My preferred range is in the 40s, 42-46. Occasionally swing as low as 38 or high as 56. Don’t think I’ve ever smoked a 60. I’ve heard arguments for larger and smaller ring gauge regarding optimal flavor (more filler vs wrapper being primary flavor contributor) but I think the 40s just feel most natural in the hand. 60-90 minutes is often my target time and these gauges fit that bill.

My one and only jump was at that place in Middletown!

Haven’t seen a thread like this, but I’m wondering with this large of a network, who is open to host a traveler for a smoke. Not lodging or anything, just, someone is in town, and maybe nice to have one with a fellow FOH. I don’t personally travel much, but would always be happy to have a cigar at my place or a local lounge for anyone going through Cincinnati.

Favorite time of day for a cigar is morning or early afternoon, and I like it with a latte. I’ll typically keep a sparkling water with a little citrus nearby for refreshing the palate. Evening smokes typically paired with any dark spirit, cognac and Irish whiskeys may be my favorite for a touch of sweetness. Did a lot of root beer zevias but apparently stevia isn’t good for the gut!

I do get this dish, but many outsiders do not. In Cincinnati we are famous for our 3 ways! we do chili spaghetti. The chili is more like a sauce over noodles topped with finely shredded cheese and optional beans and or onions (to make it a 4 or 5 way). It’s a must try if you’re in town.

There is a definite texture pattern here! 😆

What a comeback. I stuck around and watched. Thought it was Yossie’s gsme from early in the night. Well done!

Epic! I don’t know if I could communicate it but I’m often on my iPad and the game moves too fast to type a message before it’s my turn again! Lots of fun, and a crazy ending. If I hadn’t had such a rough go with early hands I would have felt it was unfair. 😆

Busting first is a win in my books 😆

I used to own a restaurant and am a CSW. At the restaurant we carried Bonanza. It’s for sure palate coating, big fruit and body. You won’t get the structure but ‘most’ wine drinkers lean this way so I’d second @Pantone151. I think the wines that come from Cameron Hughes at de Negoce are a great value. You are picking varietal and region but I’ve had some great bottles for under 30 especially if you’re willing to sit on them. Your other best bet is to get a retail license or find a buddy who has one as at least in the US, that really opens up your buying power!

Champagne requires French fries at that hour. Breakfast of champions.

Did not realize it was a fun prize week! Big shoutout to @Trevor2118 for being quick in heads up! Nothing like grinding out heads up for an hour, I think we played three hands before having something reasonable to go in on. Very fun game tonight.