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Post by sidstavros on Feb 10, 2021 5:30:20 GMT -5
 www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/constantino-brumidiWhat the above article does not say (maybe they..''forgot" it) is that the real name of the artist is Constantinos Broumides and was a Greek, his family left Greece (Peloponnesus) at 1770 to survive due to the prosecutions of the ottomans on the innocent villages population. His tomb remained virtually unknown until 1952, when he was found in Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, and on the plaque he was referred to as an "Italian refugee". It took the perseverance of Myrtle Murdoch, a guide at the Capitol who searched for information about Broumidis fascinated by his work and wrote his biography, so that everyone would know the "Greek Michael-Angelos of the Capitol" which received the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. I am raising a Brebbia with Clan Aromatic for the memory of Ms Myrtle Murdoch. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 10, 2021 8:11:47 GMT -5
That was very interesting, Sid.
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 10, 2021 8:16:41 GMT -5
SPC Plum Pudding - Bourbon Barrel Aged in a Ben Wade Danish Pride Mmm... plum pudding. My latest shipment, which includes plum pudding, has been stuck in Queens NY for the last four days. Darn mail service. |
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Post by just ol ed on Feb 10, 2021 9:08:36 GMT -5
greets all. Brought in recycle box from curb then to walks earlier, no-band 5x50 for company. After the Ed is fed, Abingdon in old Nording freehand & continue with the papers. To bank later & discuss a possible fraud issue, back then deal with usual wifie's needs.
+8, clear at present
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
doubt if there's anybody who is more boring than me!
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Post by mrlunting on Feb 10, 2021 9:44:39 GMT -5
Once I finish westminster in the Grabow, I will start Stanwell fruit and vanilla in a blasted bent apple. Happy hump day everyone!
Hope you can enjoy a round of golf Ted.
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Post by Silver on Feb 10, 2021 10:09:29 GMT -5
The usual morning selections - Haunted Bookshop and Three Friars, in a cob. Have a great day, everyone.
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 10, 2021 10:14:04 GMT -5
greets all. Brought in recycle box from curb then to walks earlier, no-band 5x50 for company. After the Ed is fed, Abingdon in old Nording freehand & continue with the papers. To bank later & discuss a possible fraud issue, back then deal with usual wifie's needs. +8, clear at present Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY doubt if there's anybody who is more boring than me! Fraud issue? Yikes... hope things work out for you Ed. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 10, 2021 10:17:18 GMT -5
Once I finish westminster in the Grabow, I will start Stanwell fruit and vanilla in a blasted bent apple. Happy hump day everyone! Hope you can enjoy a round of golf Ted. Thanks brother but not today. Windchill factor has current temperature at 19F (-7C for our metric friends). |
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Post by Silver on Feb 10, 2021 10:17:59 GMT -5
greets all. Brought in recycle box from curb then to walks earlier, no-band 5x50 for company. After the Ed is fed, Abingdon in old Nording freehand & continue with the papers. To bank later & discuss a possible fraud issue, back then deal with usual wifie's needs. +8, clear at present Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY doubt if there's anybody who is more boring than me! Hope everything gets straightened out quickly. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 10, 2021 10:20:59 GMT -5
The usual morning selections - Haunted Bookshop and Three Friars, in a cob. Have a great day, everyone. You too Pete. Have to admit you’re as predictable as me golfing almost everyday. I know there’s something wrong when you’re not smoking this exotic blend. Cheers brother.👍 |
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Post by CrustyCat on Feb 10, 2021 11:09:35 GMT -5
Hi everyone. Friday at last. Having some Amphora in my Starfire with a Sam Adams at my favorite place.
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 10, 2021 11:44:06 GMT -5
I like your favourite place Kevin. Enjoy your weekend brother!
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 10, 2021 11:48:01 GMT -5
www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/constantino-brumidiWhat the above article does not say (maybe they..''forgot" it) is that the real name of the artist is Constantinos Broumides and was a Greek, his family left Greece (Peloponnesus) at 1770 to survive due to the prosecutions of the ottomans on the innocent villages population. His tomb remained virtually unknown until 1952, when he was found in Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, and on the plaque he was referred to as an "Italian refugee". It took the perseverance of Myrtle Murdoch, a guide at the Capitol who searched for information about Broumidis fascinated by his work and wrote his biography, so that everyone would know the "Greek Michael-Angelos of the Capitol" which received the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. I am raising a Brebbia with Clan Aromatic for the memory of Ms Myrtle Murdoch. I'm sure it will be painted over soon as it doesn't reflect the current popular opinion of Washington. |
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Post by Silver on Feb 10, 2021 12:58:26 GMT -5
Had some Mac Baren Symphony a little earlier. Still deciding whether this is a blend to add to the cellar. On the fence with this one. I just finished a bowl of G & H Broken Scotch Cake in a cob. It's tasting a bit better than when I last tried it. I let it dry a bit longer, maybe that helped.
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Post by mrlunting on Feb 10, 2021 13:14:45 GMT -5
Lunch done. More paperwork and a bowl of Georgian Creme in a Brigham Algonquin. A cup of tea for company.
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 10, 2021 14:38:50 GMT -5
Enjoying SG BBF in my Aldo Velani between loads of laundry. Bengal Spice tea on the side.
Current temperature with windchill at 17F (-8C for our metric friends).
Hoping to warm up with some chicken noodle soup before more taking on more chores.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 10, 2021 15:25:22 GMT -5
First pipe since I got sick. Wilke Mettowee in the Peterson Deluxe System 20FB. Gatorade on the side.
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 10, 2021 15:29:31 GMT -5
Glad to hear you’re up and about Ron.
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Post by just ol ed on Feb 10, 2021 15:47:24 GMT -5
bank things done. Waiting for stepson to show up & get our e-mail back soon as possible. Tea at desk now, DGT Exotique in LaughingBaccus meer in smoking room. Snoozie in a bit then to sups.
23, sunny & clear for now, snow xpected overnite
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62
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Post by taiguy66 on Feb 10, 2021 16:11:56 GMT -5
 Chores done and getting ready to head outside again. Loading up on Erinmore in my Peterson this time. Bengal Spice tea on the side. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 10, 2021 16:51:33 GMT -5
Glad to hear you’re up and about Ron. Well, out of bed anyway. Still feeling worn out. At least I can cough or sneeze without having the feeling of several knives in my ribs. Every time I get that sick, I strain all the stomach and chest muscles. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Feb 10, 2021 19:28:29 GMT -5
2012 Leo in my T. Cristiano Signature oval shank bent Rhodesian.  |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 10, 2021 19:47:27 GMT -5
Best Brown #2 in a Kaywoodie Dublin with a can of ginger beer during first intermission of the Bruins. Down by one.
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Post by Silver on Feb 10, 2021 20:06:53 GMT -5
Smoked G & H Broken Scotch Cake this afternoon after the Mac B Symphony tryout. I concluded that Symphony isn't for me. On the other hand, the Scotch Cake was pretty good. The bulk may not be the same as the tinned version, but much better than the last time I tried it. Don't know the reason, but it I enjoyed it this time. Right now, smoking a little Haunted Bookshop in a cob while dinner settles. Glass of red sitting next to me. Bruins-Rangers on the tube.
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Post by Silver on Feb 10, 2021 21:23:00 GMT -5
Smoking McConnell Scottish Cake in a cob. Definitely a favorite of mine. Bruins-Rangers still on the tube.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Feb 10, 2021 21:42:29 GMT -5
Bruins take it in OT!
Finishing the bowl of BB#2.
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Post by Gypo on Feb 10, 2021 21:43:53 GMT -5
A couple of bowls of Nightcap on the way home last night/morning in sandblasted bent Barlings.
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jcurtis55
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First Name: Jeff
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Post by jcurtis55 on Feb 10, 2021 21:45:03 GMT -5
Just had some 23-year old McClelland Dominican Glory Maduro in my Fader LB. Had to rehydrate it this week. Smoked a bit hot.
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Post by Goldbrick on Feb 10, 2021 21:54:57 GMT -5
Carolina Deluxe in the second of two Jaspers I've owned for some time. Estates that waited for about two years for me to smoke them. They both have good open airflow and feel nice in hand or jaw, plus they sport some fine looking straight grain. The downside is they both have that old insta-green type mouthpieces that make them brutal to keep clean...not a deal breaker ,but a P.I.T.A.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 10, 2021 22:15:40 GMT -5
Newminster Superior Round slices, in a Benni Jorgensen VIBY pot.
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