theashtraysays Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Today I think my basil had a growth spurt overnight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm going to Cuba Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Today I heard that Jimmy Piersall died the other day. For those outside Chicago, he used to announce the White Sox games with Harry Caray back in the late 70s/early 80s. Those two would slurp down Falstaff beer and have a blast calling the game. The best was his rants during the Disco Demolition event. RIP Jimmy, they broke the mold after you were born.He wore a wig to an at-bat once when he was with the Red Sox. He spent a good chunk of one season in a mental hospital, too (bi-polar). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brownie Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm going to Cuba Today? Have fun! Would love to see pix when you return. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Today I'm pretty nervous because tomorrow my 12 year old daughter leaves for a 3 week trip to Europe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Sounds like that will be a hell of a trip -- totally understand your nervous state, though -- hopefully she is not nervous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm going to Cuba We've been looking into Cuba but thought Trump put a ban on anyone not going in a group tour type deal.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Today I was wondering what happened to that little red thread that you would pull on to open a Band-Aid. Its no longer part of the packaging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Lammy that is true..I went independently with a buddy of mine. We went as a "person to person" waiver and didn't receive any pushback. The only questions I received in Cuba was "Have you been to Africa" and back in the USA I got a bunch of questions about all the cigars I bought but that is it. Supposedly you can still visit if you select journalism which is another loose category as you can just be a blogger etc. If Trump closes off those ""loopholes" you can still get there by buying a ticket in Mexico or Canada etc, I can not recommend enough visiting Cuba. The architecture, cars and food were great. Tons of cobblestone streets with great bars, museums and awesome waterfront. There are some rough spots of Havana however but if you stick to the tourist areas it is an unbelievable journey through history. We also took a side trip to Vinales...do yourself a favor and look it up it was really cool. Hope you make it ban or not! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Lammy that is true..I went independently with a buddy of mine. We went as a "person to person" waiver and didn't receive any pushback. The only questions I received in Cuba was "Have you been to Africa" and back in the USA I got a bunch of questions about all the cigars I bought but that is it. Supposedly you can still visit if you select journalism which is another loose category as you can just be a blogger etc. If Trump closes off those ""loopholes" you can still get there by buying a ticket in Mexico or Canada etc, I can not recommend enough visiting Cuba. The architecture, cars and food were great. Tons of cobblestone streets with great bars, museums and awesome waterfront. There are some rough spots of Havana however but if you stick to the tourist areas it is an unbelievable journey through history. We also took a side trip to Vinales...do yourself a favor and look it up it was really cool. Hope you make it ban or not!Thanks for the overview/insight! We were under the impression that American citizens had to buy group packages to travel there. We will look into it again. Sounds awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I am not cigar smoker - but are Cuban cigars that much better than others or is it just a 'hype' thing? - just curious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I am not cigar smoker - but are Cuban cigars that much better than others or is it just a 'hype' thing? - just curious.I don't know but the cigars I brought back from the Dominican were pretty good.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I am not much of a cigar smoker either maybe 4 or 5 a year however I did enjoy all the ones I smoked in Cuba but I have simple taste in that field. The smell of walking into the factories and stores was pretty sweet however. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I am not much of a cigar smoker either maybe 4 or 5 a year however I did enjoy all the ones I smoked in Cuba but I have simple taste in that field. The smell of walking into the factories and stores was pretty sweet however.Nor I but in DR we hit a tour of a tobacco, chocolate (cocoa), and rum plantation that was a lot of fun. Got to watch old-timers rolling cigars and bought a few flavored ones. Dude rolling was sporting a Red Sox lid, too, so I kind of had no option but to wacth and buy something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Twenty years ago I received a bunch of Cuban cigars from a trusted source. Best dang cigars I've ever had. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 My only reference to Cuban cigars is the Seinfeld episode. I figured they must be good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 This 75 year old rolled some cigars for me! He dips them in honey, rumOr coffee for extra flavor! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Today, for some reason, I started thinking about watching Fernwood Tonight back when I was a kid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 Today I found out that George Romero died the other day. I had the (mis)fortune of seeing Night of the Living Dead at the ripe old age of 6. It gave me nightmares for years. To this day, I cant watch that flick. RIP George! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Today I visited a doctor for the first time since I was a kid. Apparently I have high blood pressure?! I was told to lay off the salty foods. But that's all the best foods!! What am I going to do?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 Today I saw two Great Horned Owls sitting in a silver maple tree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Ran into one of my favorite musicians on the streets of NYC! Sorry the picture is sideways! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Who is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Who is that?Ben Folds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brownie Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Wow, didn't recognize him! Very nice of him to stop for a photo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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