What Cigar are You Smoking? - 2022

[danimalia]

Soggy weekend here in the 40s so I'm taking the time to reminisce and report on my last two sticks:

Oliva V Double Toro at the local muni course:

and, a Padron 1964 Principe at the famed Bethpage Courses on Long Island, NY:

Nice, dude.... I'm not much of a golfer these days, but I loved watching the US Open at that course back in 2002, I think? Didn't it kick the players' asses with how tough it was, and some of them acted all "boo hoo" about the raucous New York crowds?

I kind of think the U.S. Open should only be played at public courses like that. I'd like to think that better fits the spirit of the event, but what do I know...

 

[NomadOrb]

All I had time for yesterday was a Hemingway Short Story. I hope you all enjoyed your Sunday. I spent mine with the in laws relaxing in good company.

 

[onestrangeone]

Nicaraguan overrun with Panamanian coffee

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Nice, dude.... I'm not much of a golfer these days, but I loved watching the US Open at that course back in 2002, I think? Didn't it kick the players' asses with how tough it was, and some of them acted all "boo hoo" about the raucous New York crowds?

I kind of think the U.S. Open should only be played at public courses like that. I'd like to think that better fits the spirit of the event, but what do I know...

That's a great point, would definitely have more of that 'open competition' feel to it - in the same sense that something like the FA Cup in the UK has, there's that 'magical' feeling that anyone who plays the sport in an organized fashion stands a chance to make it all the way "to the top" so to speak.

Yeah, the Black Course at Bethpage was the US Open course and has a sign that warns you of its difficulty:

Kind of reminds me of those Black Diamond signs on ski courses, feels a little silly on a golf course, but Bethpage is a fine fine establishment.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

That's a great point, would definitely have more of that 'open competition' feel to it - in the same sense that something like the FA Cup in the UK has, there's that 'magical' feeling that anyone who plays the sport in an organized fashion stands a chance to make it all the way "to the top" so to speak.

Yeah, the Black Course at Bethpage was the US Open course and has a sign that warns you of its difficulty:

Kind of reminds me of those Black Diamond signs on ski courses, feels a little silly on a golf course, but Bethpage is a fine fine establishment.

Are you visiting NY or do you live nearby? A friend of mine used to work at the Pro shop there.

 

[tbradsim1]

Got 4 Comacho Robustos coming in the mail, Connunicuit , never had one looking forward to it!

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Are you visiting NY or do you live nearby? A friend of mine used to work at the Pro shop there.

Drove to Long Island just for Bethpage, it was a great outing. Pro shop/club house very beautiful, I wish I had picked up a rain jacket or something...

 

[danimalia]

That's a great point, would definitely have more of that 'open competition' feel to it - in the same sense that something like the FA Cup in the UK has, there's that 'magical' feeling that anyone who plays the sport in an organized fashion stands a chance to make it all the way "to the top" so to speak.

Yeah, the Black Course at Bethpage was the US Open course and has a sign that warns you of its difficulty:

Kind of reminds me of those Black Diamond signs on ski courses, feels a little silly on a golf course, but Bethpage is a fine fine establishment.

Maybe that is their polite way of telling hacks like me to stay the hell out so that we don't slow everyone down with our repeated 7s and 8s. Are there other courses there better suited to more recreational players?

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Maybe that is their polite way of telling hacks like me to stay the hell out so that we don't slow everyone down with our repeated 7s and 8s. Are there other courses there better suited to more recreational players?

Lol that's probably one side of it. To be fair, if you're smart and play the appropriate tees (I think they have 5 different tee options) it's fairly manageable - lots of doglegs and elevation change but if you don't couple that with the 7100y championship distance, it's not too absurd.

That said, they also have 5 courses of varying difficulty. Only the Black and Red courses are have the reputation of being difficult.

 

[Paul lec]

Smoking a Perdomo Fresca,a nice bundle cigar, I like the Robusto Connecticut,having a Cafe Bustelo and some Till Bronner playing.

 

[Meerly John]

Plasencia Alma del Fuego

 

[onestrangeone]

Illusione Ctuzado with yesterday's roast of Costa Rican Terrazu

 

[tbradsim1]

Smoked my Comacho Robusto Conn, very good smoke, gonna buy some more.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

Been sitting on the porch and having a Famous Smoke Shop Nicaraguan Factory Selects, 5 5/8" x 60.

 

[NomadOrb]

Smoking a Perdomo 20th anniversary Maduro.

I've been sleeping on Perdomo. Great price, construction, and flavors. I wish they did a smaller ring guage, but so far so good with Perdomo.

 

[Brendan]

Smoked my Comacho Robusto Conn, very good smoke, gonna buy some more.

Yeah MSO piqued my interest the other day on these Camacho Connecticuts, so this is a sign for me to buy some pronto!

Reviews have been favourable on these for a CT wrapped cigar that isn't your everyday, stereotyped CT cigar.

 

[Rockyrepose]

Warped La Hacienda First Growth

 

[Rockyrepose]

Crowned Heads Mil Dias Marranitos EL 2022

 

[onestrangeone]

Tat Avion with Costa Rica coffee

 

[onestrangeone]

Smoking a Perdomo 20th anniversary Maduro.

I've been sleeping on Perdomo. Great price, construction, and flavors. I wish they did a smaller ring guage, but so far so good with Perdomo.

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Lot 23 was a staple of mine for quite a while, the last box I bought was,, different and I was less than Impressed. There’s a few I like when the price is right.