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Soggy Smokes

Posted: 11:11 AM ET, April 16, 2007

This weekend’s tireless rain left its mark on my house, specifically in my basement. The water poured in (“The S.S. Savona is sinking!” I shouted to my wife) which meant it was time to head downstairs and try to clean up. I spent much of my Sunday sweeping water from the basement to the garage and into the driveway.

That’s right—sweeping water. When there’s enough, it sweeps quite nicely.

I took the mess in fairly good spirits (when you get 6.5 inches of rain in a day, it has to go somewhere) but then came the straw that broke this camel’s back. I took a cigar break mid-day and took out a Fuente Fuente OpusX Lancero, a gift of Carlos Fuente Jr. It was my last one. I lit the smoke, took a few rewarding puffs, then the slim cigar slipped from my mouth and went right into the water at my feet.

That hurt.

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User Name: el WB Posted: 10:40 PM ET, April 16, 2007

Blast those forceful nor'easter winds. Certainly no help toward unplugging a size best known for a tight draw...

User Name: Dave Wagner, PA Posted: 10:26 PM ET, April 17, 2007

"It was my last one." Shameless mooch attempt. That's a pretty sad picture you painted Dave. I suggest you call out the basement systems people. No need to have a repeat soggy day.

User Name: DAVE Savona Posted: 04:31 PM ET, April 18, 2007

Was it that obvious?

User Name: Barry Kamen, NY Posted: 08:08 PM ET, April 26, 2007

Ouch. Carlito gave me a few some years back and they were really great smokes. I have 2 left and would be happy to share them with you. You know how to contact me. Doc:)

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