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Snagged a box of EPC Dark Rituals for a nice price. Have read great things about these, and hard to go wrong with Pete's creations anyway.

I have some beads that are yellowing and smell a little sour if I wet them, touch them and sniff my finger. But it does not seem to be affecting the cigars in that humidor. Oddly, rest of the beads from the same batch in other humidors have not yellowed nor do they smell sour. So maybe it's a...

Al, sent you a PM.

Ditto. My understanding from Al is this is an unforeseen circumstance and everything on his end is totally on the up-and-up. No reason to think otherwise.

Nearing this decision with our dog, Jake, also a yellow Lab. He's almost 14 and has cheated death for a while now. We also have a 3-year-old chocolate Lab and I seriously think Jake doesn't want to let the little bastard win! Sorry to hear about your loss and wishing you comfort.

Me too, Al. I'm absolutely loving the box I got, but trying to hold the line. Can't just raise my debt ceiling, unfortunately.

Hey Rob, I am a little late to the party, but wanted to add my congratulations and well-wishes. My brother-in-law is career Army, so I have had a glimpse of the sacrifices that families of service members make. You have my thanks and respect for all you have done. Enjoy the retirement, because...

Nothing wrong with those bands. WOAM means Work Of Art in Marker.

I don't know much about this particular law, but if you think the legal system is tilted in favor of plaintiffs, then you need to do some research. As for frivolous lawsuits, they can already be thrown out virtually instantly. All it takes is a simple filing by a defense attorney and a quick...

My first time reading this, so thanks so much for repeating. I'm probably younger than you, but I too remember when it was referred to as the 30th of May -- or Decoration Day by some of the old folks, a reference to the practice of visiting cemeteries and decorating graves of the remembered...

Ditto here. Very nice reply from Mr. Ortega, gracious and complimentary of Al. I was impressed. Actually, this kind of direct access continually impresses me about the cigar business -- at least much of it, anyway. Don't get that in other industries.

Al, Just sent an email to Jose. I enjoyed your last project with the Garcias and you appear to have another winner. I have not had any of the new SE yet, but Puros Locos has generously offered to send me a fiver. With the discount, I just may have to buy some as well. Thanks for doing this and...

Me too. Feeling kinda old right about now. Hard to believe she was only in three episodes. Then again, hard to believe I admit to watching the show. Shazam!

Me either, though I am hoping to snag a couple. They are a gorgeous work of art.

I'm afraid I don't have the cash or the space for a box, but would be interested in 5 or 10 if someone wants to sell off a partial box. I did have the pleasure of smoking the Special Edition lancero and loved it. I'm sure these will be tasty and I love the size.