Dojoverse | baronofsmoke | Activity https://dojoverse.com/members/baronofsmoke/activity/ Activity feed for baronofsmoke. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:10:13 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 47671748e4830405228b4ee1f9cdbbb5 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/510303/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 23:24:50 -0700 It’s funny, life for me as for many others, has been so abnormal since February, yet when I light up a cigar at the end of the day, its clouds of spiraling blue smoke dispel all the clouds of abnormality, and for a brief fleeting time, I feel normal, again.

]]> 3 7f2283dda07c7ae6f92823700f3b1046 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/505165/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 04:34:49 -0700 Remembering the draft notice in ‘69, unlike my buddies, the heart stopped. Then the bus ride to the Oakland induction center. Still fighting, now one Carona at a time. Things are better!

]]> 0 b55efb4b536c51924380f6510bd26d68 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/503973/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:10:07 -0700 What the world needs is a great $8 cigar, here’s one, unfortunately they charge $16 for it! 😢

]]> 1 c45b567a64050da07bc2d23dacdec926 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/495162/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 23:53:15 -0700 This beauty is just “perfecto”! Like my Pop used to say, “you kids seem to have difficulty listening to your folks, but you’re really good at imitating us”! I agree. Cheers; fighting the plague, one ‘perfecto’ at a time.

]]> 1 8b76a473bd550e7476d142413b4a3c4e baronofsmoke earned the White Belt 5th degree: White Belt […] https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/495133/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 23:46:01 -0700
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]]> 6 48ab2c822978f16fafa1eb999bee8fdb baronofsmoke earned the Magnetic Badge: Magnetic Badge https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/491313/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:05:37 -0700
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]]> 5 a8c66e93a75634e29c9f0464ed5fe6b0 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/491289/ Sat, 07 Nov 2020 23:59:16 -0700 Fighting the virus, one Carona at a time! It’s been said by a man much wiser than I, “if alcohol is queen, then tobacco is her consort. It’s a fond companion for all occasions, a loyal friend through fair weather and foul”. Not sure about you, but I smoke to celebrate a happy moment, and honestly to hide a few bitter regrets. I find that whether you’re alone or with friends, a good cigar is a joy for all the senses.

]]> 2 996769f281169abec529b52844826a34 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/483257/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 23:27:58 -0700 As the afternoon temperature starts to drop and I can hear the fog horns from the ships passing under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay, I’m reminded that one great stick (like a great glass of wine), leads to another. And so, appropriately for me, I move to a Rosales & Martin concoction, that has haunted me for years. The kind of cigar I have smoke dreams about…

]]> 2 5ba0b53788dbe30fa607fca327e3772a baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/483101/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 23:03:55 -0700 Hello Dojo,

Sometimes, the stick is sooo good, you just gotta nub it, even if it gets a little hot!

]]> 5 5e93f613d4cc576a96881edd2d5dbcb5 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/480013/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:53:07 -0700 Fighting the virus one Carona at a time ( in this case one Belicoso), to be continued…

]]> 1 295408978ab77645adc1087eb05bcd0c baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/469646/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:18:27 -0700 As a child I wasn’t very good at listening to my folks, but now at 72 I have never failed to imitate my Dad. I’ll never forget when he pulled up in his new red Chrysler convertible and during our day together offered me my first cigar. My old man liked em BIG.

]]> 4 6a15a9cac6d11e52978a5b0eeb40bdfc baronofsmoke earned the White Belt 4th degree: White Belt […] https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/469172/ Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:48:56 -0700
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]]> 8 aef90c4ae8bddaa33d9b4f51e03992c8 baronofsmoke posted a new activity comment https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/469059/#acomment-469164 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:47:37 -0700 During this interminable shut down, it’s really wonderful to have virtual interaction with people that share both an interest and enthusiasm for a passion we share. Thanks to everyone who sent me encouraging comments and most of all, my very best to you all going forward fighting the virus one favorite cigar at a time.

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In reply to - baronofsmoke posted an update A cigar blended in the image of Alfred Guillaume Gabriel Grimod d’Orsay, comte d’Orsay, a French amateur artist, dandy, and man of fashion in the early- to mid-19th century. ]]> f58d379f0e8a46023f0e38e999f091b1 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/469059/ Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:26:49 -0700 3 c9532f050a77997ae488b0e62ba688c8 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/468871/ Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:51:57 -0700 It is now proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics. In my case I smoke for my mental health, it’s part of my total health regimen. And this Piramide is no exception.

]]> 3 43fb40ff88ee9bc794903dfd1645e8c4 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/465302/ Sat, 31 Oct 2020 22:28:11 -0600 After a short break, and a Ketel One palate cleanse, continuing to fight the virus one Carona at a time.

]]> 3 214db9b0845e896d189ffc309650811b baronofsmoke posted a new activity comment https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/465076/#acomment-465136 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 21:49:43 -0600 In reply to - baronofsmoke posted an update Life is way too short to smoke badly constructed, poor or bland tasting, weak cigars. Now regardless of price, this corona gorda is right in my wheelhouse. Hope you all are able […] ]]> 2e7197ae02776602394e3e8c68949730 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/465076/ Sat, 31 Oct 2020 21:39:15 -0600 1 81cf12d46944a6357b55181d07c732e9 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/444969/ Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:21:14 -0600 An intense Robusto filled with a full bodied selection of aged Dominican tobaccos. Hits the spot.

]]> 7 7df05fa6cfd0a1745d1feb342166b1c0 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/441079/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:18:10 -0600 Not sure about you, but I like my cigars nude, i.e., no band, as soon a stick warms up, I take the band off, just a personal preference. This belicoso is perfect after a heavy late Italian lunch.

]]> 3 e4410800a4b74f5cc30fd60b00affd63 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/436849/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 22:49:54 -0600 Sometimes, smoking just one is not enough, time for more…

]]> 3 33c56c85111f07f9aed2a6c7b02a8736 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/436554/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:33:27 -0600 Ahhh, it’s that time again. Looking forward to this all day. How’s this sound? Notes of wood, nuts, pepper, and full bodied leathery smooth smoke to a sweet citrus pink grapefruit finish? As my aunt Minnie used to say, “deeeelicious”!

]]> 2 1a843fed6d9218338a5e44161a3c1b14 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/432782/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 23:37:35 -0600 Isn’t it wonderful when the aroma engages you, the draw is perfect resistance, the burn doesn’t need a nurse, the ash hangs on, the smoke envelopes you, and the taste takes your breath away.

]]> 4 e98d8178215fd03d06d5f7cd85d5f3ca baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/428607/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:46:29 -0600 Just another day in paradise, 73 degrees with a faint breeze under cloudless blue skies a few blocks from the the Pacific. You can hear the breakers probably filled with surfers, no one is working, and not a parking spot in sight. This piramide suits me fine, the Chablis is a favorite, I’m gettin there, hope you all are doing OK.

]]> 0 3b900194294519615e245ee4c7e03639 baronofsmoke earned the White Belt 3rd degree: White Belt […] https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/417844/ Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:27:32 -0600
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]]> 8 ea64da97d8d63f1d71d166ac329f470c baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/417822/ Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:14:52 -0600 How I hated Sunday when I was a kid: church and piano lessons, everything closed, all my friends no where in sight. It’s different now, at 72 I can enjoy solitude, a cigar, a glass of wine and listening to tango music, a dance that I was as passionate about as I am cigars, like this toro. Cheers Dojo friends!

]]> 2 4198f75caaabb577b03084cc0a7d94b3 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/413104/ Sat, 17 Oct 2020 22:07:15 -0600 This short Churchills perfect for an 88 degrees afternoon post lunch smoke in the rock garden. With notes of wood, floral, berry fruit and a creamy citrus finish the cigar beautifully complements the French Chablis Premier Cru. Cheers

]]> 3 ad7c1716cb6a55a3b9f15c56616ade47 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/409376/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:06:23 -0600 Just another day in paradise

]]> 1 373d05f87cc09c24b5fdb9c9463d9fae baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/405379/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:56:37 -0600 After working my A__ off for 36 years, I actually never thought unemployment could feel soooo good. It’s 79 degrees here in SF and the cooling soft breeze off the Pacific near my home makes me feel like I’m on vacation. Thanks to all the Dojo folks who sent encouraging words. It is great to not have to smoke a Carona Gorda alone. Gracias

]]> 2 35ce2e80e9d118463d3566dd461427f1 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/396013/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:36:20 -0600 Recovering in the rock garden from yesterday’s surgery. This belicoso is a great pain killer. Yeah, the wine helps, too.

]]> 5 8f6a64834e84e9c5fe0473bf3386daa5 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/393907/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:58:58 -0600 For my after dinner cigar I turned to the loving couple brand that ended in horror. The perfect ending to three great cigars and an interlude with a Bbq tomahawk ribeye the Chablis is a prelude to a bottled in bond Early Times, jack B could teach Jim B a lesson!

]]> 3 eef1feed15a947f7dfa440c923acd249 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/374481/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:23:55 -0600 A cigar can be a great companion when you contemplate bad news. The company I’ve worked with for 8 years will not survive the pandemic, and informed us in a call today, will cease operations by end of year. Time to smoke, and then move on.

]]> 3 3f51d7d40f1c8a336565dc634e28cb92 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/366490/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:11:44 -0600 6 1/8×53 perfecto 10 yr old Dominican Wrapper Binder San Vicente 8 yrs Fillers 6 yrs olor seco, piloto ligero and San Vicente seco. Another day in paradise (yeah, right)

]]> 3 9b277d817648edb2406df49db92c604b baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/363090/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:31:17 -0600 F, and JL were engaging. This one clicked. Mama always said “if you got nothin good to say, keep your damn mouth shut”, I’m following Mama’s advice.

]]> 3 dc24827025987d8d6839fff2e44b3cf5 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/357555/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:40:29 -0600 1 f82e930ea01ba9241ad8c09968301c82 baronofsmoke earned the White Belt 2nd Degree: White Belt […] https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/357552/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:39:19 -0600
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]]> 6 8375f52fb7efd7a8a7372a51f862db59 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/353449/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 21:48:43 -0600 As my aunt Millie (RIP) used to say, “deeeeeelicious”.

]]> 3 95455e2735ed19ddefbd6f5d218ca6a4 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/349150/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 21:18:40 -0600 Celebrating my birthday, sheltering in place was never better. Say hello to my little friend, take a guess…

]]> 5 ecdabb2b0c150ad863eecc14d55a79e1 baronofsmoke posted a new activity comment https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/331238/#acomment-331283 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:12:50 -0600 Davidoff Limited Edition Robusto Intenso Habano, a cigar originally released in 2005. The 5 1/8 x 52 robusto uses an Ecuadorian habano 702 wrapper over a Dominican San Vicente seco binder. Underneath that are four Dominican fillers: piloto viso, San Vicente mejorado ligero, Semilla 254 viso and Yamasá viso. 

Along with the Davidoff LE Special 53

Capa Dominicana

6 1/8×53 perfecto

Two of the most Cuban, non-Cubans I’ve smoked in the last 3 years.

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2020 Davidoff Robusto Intenso LE

]]> e939fb1c177470504943e703fdd26fab baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/331238/ Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:00:41 -0600 2020 Davidoff Robusto Intenso LE

]]> 1 8b3fc76ca71930a427b7e61198db7676 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/315839/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 01:13:36 -0600 Adios brothers and sister best to you all

]]> 0 0e7f580e3760ed92456d36d99e4f3b5c baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/310913/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:46:36 -0600 Cohiba Robusto

]]> 3 6eb9fb9553cd04af359e66dfa63d4e84 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/305960/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:55:11 -0600 Punch Punch Punch A.T. A corona gorda (5.6” x 46)

]]> 2 b621e4f1644844e3bb744eee3f04191b baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/301339/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:56:44 -0600 My friends, that Raymond All Ones was soooo good, after thinking about it for 30 minutes (with the help of a fine french Chablis), I decided on a re-do!

]]> 6 927fc9909cf8a34d65d24d635d1d0eb7 baronofsmoke posted a new activity comment https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/301002/#acomment-301043 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:13:27 -0600 In reply to - baronofsmoke posted an update

Ramon Allones Superiores LCDH (5.6”x46)

]]> 70e3e68aa73fa3a30de566c89c5190cc baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/301002/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:08:01 -0600 Ramon Allones Superiores LCDH (5.6”x46)

]]> 7 20af7096e37313a7b1a121e1e2b65e88 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/296982/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 02:12:01 -0600 The Knob Creek helps

]]> 0 ab78a8242e207fa85333db16dbb7fd84 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/296947/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 02:07:20 -0600 Quai D’Orsay the perfect ending desert To a 5 hour session.

]]> 0 a8313a6115a70cb3fc498beff749e9b4 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/295504/ Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:58:40 -0600 Romeo y Julieta Belicosos absolutely Beautiful with a gorgeous oily Colorado Rosado wrapper.

]]> 2 78f177a4326974bd0f240af714063b77 baronofsmoke posted an update https://dojoverse.com/news-feed/p/290918/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 22:53:57 -0600 Dominican puro: 6 1/8×53 perfecto, 10 yr old Dominican Wrapper, 8 yr old Binder from San Vicente, 6 yrs old filler of olor seco, piloto ligero and San Vicente seco.

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