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06-01-2002, 02:32 AM
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Randy,
Just joking. Sort of...
I was once told by members of 5th SF Group out of Ft. Campbell that when I'm 'honking' -their terminology- on a Churchill I have a vauge resemblance to the Team Captain of any generic Pollack Bowling Team, sans the league shirt. They of course were jealous, since they were paying for them - I was always just a little better than them with those pointy things we threw at the dart board - can you say sandbag. I picked the 'smokes' up at the Diplomat Hotel in Bahrain. Payed for the first round when my daughter Kay was born in 89' - had to use plastic till I discovered a few dart playing suckers. Can't tell the whole story. Try freedom of Info Act 'Operation Prime Chance'
Interesting day's... In any case, Randy, at that end of the planet they didn't rotate stock very well - what's a humidor? While there are more, and less expensive cigars over there the Churcuhills seemed to ebb and flow off the shelves. Consequently, a fresher, moister, smoother, and perhaps milder cigar would be a rare find indeed. That is a habit for those with memberships at Peeble Beach, and St Andrews, guzzle Dom at lunch and keep cases of Remy Martin
stacked on the lower decks of their 60 footers.
However, if you were to find a few dried husks with a band still on them and were contemplating the waste can, I'll pay the freight. As to the original thread did someone mention AC/DC ?
John S.
Just joking. Sort of...
I was once told by members of 5th SF Group out of Ft. Campbell that when I'm 'honking' -their terminology- on a Churchill I have a vauge resemblance to the Team Captain of any generic Pollack Bowling Team, sans the league shirt. They of course were jealous, since they were paying for them - I was always just a little better than them with those pointy things we threw at the dart board - can you say sandbag. I picked the 'smokes' up at the Diplomat Hotel in Bahrain. Payed for the first round when my daughter Kay was born in 89' - had to use plastic till I discovered a few dart playing suckers. Can't tell the whole story. Try freedom of Info Act 'Operation Prime Chance'
Interesting day's... In any case, Randy, at that end of the planet they didn't rotate stock very well - what's a humidor? While there are more, and less expensive cigars over there the Churcuhills seemed to ebb and flow off the shelves. Consequently, a fresher, moister, smoother, and perhaps milder cigar would be a rare find indeed. That is a habit for those with memberships at Peeble Beach, and St Andrews, guzzle Dom at lunch and keep cases of Remy Martin
stacked on the lower decks of their 60 footers.
However, if you were to find a few dried husks with a band still on them and were contemplating the waste can, I'll pay the freight. As to the original thread did someone mention AC/DC ?
John S.
06-01-2002, 02:06 PM
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Just to clarify John, most cigar houses produce the Churchill. It is the name given to a cigar that typically has dimensions of 7-71/2" long and a ring size of 47 to 50. Named after that venerable icon of British history who favoured a smoke of that size.
As my cigars are ensconced within a large handcrafted mahogany humidor with environmental controls rivaling that of the International Space Station, they never approach wastecan status. Sorry.
As my cigars are ensconced within a large handcrafted mahogany humidor with environmental controls rivaling that of the International Space Station, they never approach wastecan status. Sorry.
06-01-2002, 03:00 PM
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Randy,
You are positive you didn't drop one?
The Shop just off the far end of the lobby sold many brands but your mention of Cohiba and Trinadad are familiar as, I suppose brand names, though there were Cohiba de Cohiba's and a variety of Trinadad's both as Brand and type, the Occasional Dutch Brand was there and a host of flavorful, South American rolled leaf...that's tobacco only....
It was a passing fancy, as I said before, due to the unavailable status and cost IF available.
I had a similar rude awakening after returning from Deutchland concerning wines. Nicole can perhaps wax eloquent on the subject of our domestic Chateau de Zippo versus QUALITY,readily available, inexpensive, European wines and Brandy's. Our's was to me, across the board, a ...disappointment.
Oh, Christ...Fine Cigars and Wines...where's my Lotto Ticket?
Nicole and I can argue over French, Italian, and German wines later.
Take care. Enjoy the smoke but not IN the Shark!
John S.
You are positive you didn't drop one?
The Shop just off the far end of the lobby sold many brands but your mention of Cohiba and Trinadad are familiar as, I suppose brand names, though there were Cohiba de Cohiba's and a variety of Trinadad's both as Brand and type, the Occasional Dutch Brand was there and a host of flavorful, South American rolled leaf...that's tobacco only....
It was a passing fancy, as I said before, due to the unavailable status and cost IF available.
I had a similar rude awakening after returning from Deutchland concerning wines. Nicole can perhaps wax eloquent on the subject of our domestic Chateau de Zippo versus QUALITY,readily available, inexpensive, European wines and Brandy's. Our's was to me, across the board, a ...disappointment.
Oh, Christ...Fine Cigars and Wines...where's my Lotto Ticket?
Nicole and I can argue over French, Italian, and German wines later.
Take care. Enjoy the smoke but not IN the Shark!
John S.
06-01-2002, 05:01 PM
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I'm of the opinion that our California wines can go head-to-head against many of the established European varietals.
Man, this thread has been totally derailed, hasn't it.
Man, this thread has been totally derailed, hasn't it.
06-01-2002, 05:32 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by thomhross:
<strong>Snowy and other Sharks:
Sounds like some great live music times. Almost as good as driving the shark.
Anyone else have high energy music picks?
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Rammstein makes excellent driving music, and it seems so right listening to German metal while driving German metal.
Scorpions, Black Label Society, Blind Guardian, Rage Against the Machine, NiN. There's nothing like the energy of "Guerilla Radio" or "March of the Pigs" for when you need to get there NOW.
<strong>Snowy and other Sharks:
Sounds like some great live music times. Almost as good as driving the shark.
Anyone else have high energy music picks?
Cheers,
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Rammstein makes excellent driving music, and it seems so right listening to German metal while driving German metal.
Scorpions, Black Label Society, Blind Guardian, Rage Against the Machine, NiN. There's nothing like the energy of "Guerilla Radio" or "March of the Pigs" for when you need to get there NOW.
06-01-2002, 07:42 PM
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Heh now… what is this USA wine bashing? I don’t think so. Let me have some fun with this topic. California is producing the greatest Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, Chardonnays, etc. on the planet. The Pinot Noirs of Oregan can knock the socks off many of the red Burgundies. You can walk into any gourmet food store, or even Harris Teeter in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area and find great deals on American wine. Don’t even talk to me about German wines, unless it is time for desert. The French have bowed to the competition, and lowered their prices to try to keep market share. Italians have too. There are some great Shirazs coming out of Australia. Some bargain cabs. of Chile have been found out, but there are still good values there. I think that Europe is playing catch-up now.
This thread is kinda' out there. But somehow it seems to tie back into our tastes in cars.
Have fun with it, <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" />
This thread is kinda' out there. But somehow it seems to tie back into our tastes in cars.
Have fun with it, <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" />
06-01-2002, 08:25 PM
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It is good to hear about some more hard drivin’ music choices. Some great classic pics, European hotties, and cutting edge music. Snowy – you instigator.
Heh guys,
Let’s not forget about Arteuro Fuentes, Macanudos, Romeo y Juliettas, Dunhills
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Heh guys,
Let’s not forget about Arteuro Fuentes, Macanudos, Romeo y Juliettas, Dunhills
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06-01-2002, 08:53 PM
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Let's not forget "the fun, fun, fun of the autobahn" by Kraftwerk!
Très approprié, and one of the pioneer mixes that showcased the revolutionary quadraphonic sound technology of that era.
Très approprié, and one of the pioneer mixes that showcased the revolutionary quadraphonic sound technology of that era.
06-01-2002, 10:20 PM
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Thom,
Did two tours and a couple of staging thinggies,in Germany. Roughly, 84 months.
I KNOW that Mike Tyson can whip my butt, EASILY.
I KNOW that the Ameritech McLaren F1 in town can whip Pattycakes butt, EASILY.
I KNOW.......................
I won't argue with a drunk.
I won't race a State Trooper to the next off-ramp and I won't argue the Wine List with someone who hasn't spent much continuous time over there, or, extensively toured Europe - can't speak for Spain, either way.
Some things are just plain fact and can't be altered by words.
Don't get me wrong, by and large, American wines have improved dramatically from the the swill that Mogan David purported to be wine thru the 50's and mid 60's. Most people didn't know we had winery's until their Mom's started watching Falcon Crest. It took a long time to gain recognition of any sort, good or bad. That's business at it's BLOCKING best. We do have some credible wines now. And yeah, it is comparable to SOME imports. NO I'm not comparing it to the stuff they send over by Tanker load or the Box wines - though some are good enough to rinse the taste of a great meal out of your mouth.
Frankly, some of our Sparkling or Emeralds have made me spew on contact, company be damned just because they brought it doesn't mean I have to gag it down!
Having said all this I will leave my customary OUT.
I have not troubled the Wine Experts of the world with my opinion. On the other hand I am not bound by the opinion of a -are they certified- Expert who also eats things I wouldn't allow into my Kitchen. We develope tastes' for things as time marches on,. asparagus, brocolli, different cuts of meat, various and sundry seafoods both cooked and raw, music, art, sports, nature, politics.... at the same time we learn to discern between bad, fair, good, excellent. I learned to appreciate various wines from people who were experienced and knowledgeable from lifelong experience with wine in and of great variety. Doesn't mean I enjoyed ALL of them, but to a limited degree I have knowledge of AND can discern between a limited number of wines.
Not a novice, not an expert just a guy who has bumbled around the world and experienced things I never anticipated or thought about prior to the event. To close this off, IMO, our wines are competitive commercially in this country, some are quite good and, by God, South America has SOME exceptional wines, but I don't confuse that with which wines, overall, are indisputably, better. But, to each their own. Vive le Differance'!
Sorry Randy, I promise not to read or reply on this thread in the future.
John S.
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Did two tours and a couple of staging thinggies,in Germany. Roughly, 84 months.
I KNOW that Mike Tyson can whip my butt, EASILY.
I KNOW that the Ameritech McLaren F1 in town can whip Pattycakes butt, EASILY.
I KNOW.......................
I won't argue with a drunk.
I won't race a State Trooper to the next off-ramp and I won't argue the Wine List with someone who hasn't spent much continuous time over there, or, extensively toured Europe - can't speak for Spain, either way.
Some things are just plain fact and can't be altered by words.
Don't get me wrong, by and large, American wines have improved dramatically from the the swill that Mogan David purported to be wine thru the 50's and mid 60's. Most people didn't know we had winery's until their Mom's started watching Falcon Crest. It took a long time to gain recognition of any sort, good or bad. That's business at it's BLOCKING best. We do have some credible wines now. And yeah, it is comparable to SOME imports. NO I'm not comparing it to the stuff they send over by Tanker load or the Box wines - though some are good enough to rinse the taste of a great meal out of your mouth.
Frankly, some of our Sparkling or Emeralds have made me spew on contact, company be damned just because they brought it doesn't mean I have to gag it down!
Having said all this I will leave my customary OUT.
I have not troubled the Wine Experts of the world with my opinion. On the other hand I am not bound by the opinion of a -are they certified- Expert who also eats things I wouldn't allow into my Kitchen. We develope tastes' for things as time marches on,. asparagus, brocolli, different cuts of meat, various and sundry seafoods both cooked and raw, music, art, sports, nature, politics.... at the same time we learn to discern between bad, fair, good, excellent. I learned to appreciate various wines from people who were experienced and knowledgeable from lifelong experience with wine in and of great variety. Doesn't mean I enjoyed ALL of them, but to a limited degree I have knowledge of AND can discern between a limited number of wines.
Not a novice, not an expert just a guy who has bumbled around the world and experienced things I never anticipated or thought about prior to the event. To close this off, IMO, our wines are competitive commercially in this country, some are quite good and, by God, South America has SOME exceptional wines, but I don't confuse that with which wines, overall, are indisputably, better. But, to each their own. Vive le Differance'!
Sorry Randy, I promise not to read or reply on this thread in the future.
John S.
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06-02-2002, 12:29 AM
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The Parker 2001 report shows 20% of the top 100 wines of the world are American. Viva L’USA. See link below:
<a href="http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Main/Feature_Basic_Template/1,1197,1102,00.html" target="_blank">http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Main/Feature_Basic_Template/1,1197,1102,00.html</a>
Peace,
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Peace,
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To clarify Led Zepplin =
The New Yardbirds, I believe, opened for the Who at a West Coast US concert back in the days. Before going out on stage a member of the Who said that they were going to go down like a Led Zepplin... well, instead they were a huge hit and then later changed their name to Led Zepplin
Abdul
The New Yardbirds, I believe, opened for the Who at a West Coast US concert back in the days. Before going out on stage a member of the Who said that they were going to go down like a Led Zepplin... well, instead they were a huge hit and then later changed their name to Led Zepplin
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07-04-2002, 03:33 PM
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Mining the oldies, eh Abdul.
According to Jimmy Page:
"Well, I don't know about that at all... to start with, the thing about the cover is completely wrong. We did that quite separately. The other - well, Keith Moon gave us the name. We've always credited him with that. Maybe John Entwistle did think of the name and told it to Keith Moon, in which case I suppose he might have cause to be a bit angry.
Whoever had the original idea, though, it began as Lead Zeppelin, and only got shortened when Peter Grant realised that punters across the Atlantic, might mispronoune it."
John Paul Jones confirms that in this interview:
<a href="http://www.sgi.net/zeppelin/biography/sounds/22-Dual_ISDN_Stereo.ra" target="_blank">http://www.sgi.net/zeppelin/biography/sounds/22-Dual_ISDN_Stereo.ra</a>
According to Jimmy Page:
"Well, I don't know about that at all... to start with, the thing about the cover is completely wrong. We did that quite separately. The other - well, Keith Moon gave us the name. We've always credited him with that. Maybe John Entwistle did think of the name and told it to Keith Moon, in which case I suppose he might have cause to be a bit angry.
Whoever had the original idea, though, it began as Lead Zeppelin, and only got shortened when Peter Grant realised that punters across the Atlantic, might mispronoune it."
John Paul Jones confirms that in this interview:
<a href="http://www.sgi.net/zeppelin/biography/sounds/22-Dual_ISDN_Stereo.ra" target="_blank">http://www.sgi.net/zeppelin/biography/sounds/22-Dual_ISDN_Stereo.ra</a>