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... to get my s**t together and realize that life was about more than work and more work. I learned to kick back more, to stop thinking and enjoy my cigar, and that my blessings have been endless (although I squandered many of them). On Monday I received the pinnacle of blessings. Meet Oliver...

And I didn't even sign up! Thank you, Anthony for the amazing package. This will be a fun comparison. Life got away from me for a long time and I've missed the time I spend on here. I remember most of you guys are d**ks:D, but that aside, its the friendly and gracious spirit that makes me...

I've always wanted a Wrangler especially growing up in a rural area of OH/WV.  Well, I find myself going through a divorce (Christ I got Married Pass was a success, coming soon...The Sh*t I'm getting divorced pass).  It isn't fun, but I convinced Laura to allow me to get a Jeep without paperwork...

Just finished reading "The Drunken Botanist". If you have any interest in where your hooch comes from, it is a must read. It's all written from the plant side of where our drinks come from (she covers 120 plants) and shattered many of the misconceptions I had about different beverages. She...

Looks like the folks over at Cigar King have the Jason in stock and a 10% off coupon to boot.  I am in no way affiliated with the company.  Just trying to pass on a good deal.

Just picked up my tickets to take the family to the Americanarama Festival in July.  Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, and some others are playing.  My stepson who just turned 13 has raided my albums and is excited for all three.  I also want to catch the Punch Brothers this fall on their...

I decided to try my hand at raising honey bees this summer. I spent the winter and spring building two apairies and getting ready. The Post Office called me at 6:30 this morning to tell me I had a package and it sounded angry. I picked them up and headed out to put them in the boxes. Keep in...

Just got the email that Ramey was releasing their 2009 Claret. Just picked up a case. Anyhow, if anyone is a fan of Bordeaux blends or "old world" style Cali reds, don't miss this one. I shared bottle with my wife over the weekend and it went well with both the Opus and the Cohiba...

I just so happened to look at one of the numerous catalogs that I get the other day when I stumbled on JL Powell. I had never seen nor heard of them, but as I flipped through the pages of clothes I can't begin to afford I noticed the models were constantly smoking cigars. One lighting one up...

This has to be one of the coolest things I've seen come out for outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen who's family might not be into "roughing it". "Roughing it" for my wife is a hotel without room service (as she always reminds me). I prefer to sleep in the dirt. This also beats strapping everything...

This will be the family's 5th time to the Crystal Coast, more specifically, Emerald Isle. Normally, I am not a tourist spot kind of guy but I love it down there. It is clean, chill, the fishing is good, and the area has some amazing historical sites. There used to be a shop on the island, but...

Just found this article on Paste online. You'll have to sign up, but it is a great site for music guys and the article is very interesting. Makes me want try a mixed collaboration with another local brewer to see what we come up with. Link to article

Does anyone know what kind of ribbon the cigar companies use to tie their cabinet cigars? I have several Johnny-O bundles and bunches of cigars I purchased out of boxes (like LFD Small Batch). I have used or burned most of my empty boxes and I'd like to bundle these for long term aging. I...

If anyone would like to try growing the Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) plant I have some seeds left over from last year's batch that I will plant this year. The parent seeds came straight from the chili pepper institute so they are certified to be from the actual Bhut Jolokia strain. They are...

I'm sitting here on the porch enjoying a cigar and a caipirinha in 20 degree whether because I cannot come to terms that it is not yet summer (in my mind it is). I love my caipirinhas, and my gin in any form, and even the occasional Pimm's Cup. I think most people associate all three with...

Our little area down here by the river is simply covered by paw paws and I love the flavor. A local brewer does a paw paw beer for a yearly festival but he isn't divulging any secrets. Though it might sound odd and I am not a fan of flavored or fruit beers, it is incredible. I have searched...

Just like the topic says, I am in love with the Manhattan Rye. My in laws are in their late 70's and were part of the cocktail generation. While spending a great deal of time sneaking away from Jersey to scope out Birdland and other jazz clubs of the day, they were introduced to the Manhattan...

I arrived home last night at 11 pm from a 17 hour day at the shop. I was exhausted and not in the greatest of spirits. I walked up to the door where my wife was waiting with a beer and a box(what a sweetheart). I couldn't think of what I had ordered but figured it was probably some of the...

I just purchased a 250lbs pig from one of my employees who farms on the side. I took it to one of the local slaughter houses and had it processed. I don't care for the pre-packaged flavorings they put in the sausage, nor do I care for how they smoke and cure their bacon and hams. I had the...

No bitching here. I took the risk and I got caught. I just wanted everyone, and especially some of the newer guys to see that it does happen. Stay vigilant, and know that you are actually taking a risk and after thoroughly inspecting this mound of official paper, with all of its seals and...