Ashton VSG Robusto

This is my second review of a VSG, you can read the first here

Size: 5 1/2 x 50 Robusto

Appearance: As usual this cigar is pretty damn good looking. The wrapper had no damages and no blemishes. It had a nice dark brown look to it....very nice.

Pre-light: Cutting this cigar was easy and the pre-light draw revealed a nice spicy tang that I simply love. I ran my nose along side of this cigar and it was more of the same, spicy goodness with a hint of leather.

Burn/Draw: The burn was never really in question aside from some rough patches in the beginning but like I said, not too serious. The draw was absolutely fabulous from start to finish, no drag and not too loose, PERFECT.

Flavors: At the start the cigar had a nice little spice with some leather hints to go along with it. But as the cigar got i little farther along (an inch in), the flavors got a hell of alot more abundant. The spiciness got more apparent and the leather hints combined with the spice, with some hints of wood. It also became the full bodied stogie that it is and it remained the full flavored VSG that has become a favorite among many many cigar smokers. I would love to smoke one of these again, absolutely great.

In response to "Inresponse to 'not soon enough'"

To My fellow beaner blog staff:

Why does all fandom have to be so hard? I mean look at me?

New England Revolution - 12W 5L 6T 42PTS First Place MLS Eastern Conference (Best Record in MLS)

Boston Red Sox - 80-51, First Place American League East (Best Record in MLB)

I mean, summertime and the ROOTIN' is EASY!

TomC

In response to "not soon enough"

Although the Galaxy are pretty much out of the MLS playoffs and the coach is mostly likely going to lose his job, you must keep rooting! And that goes for every team in every league (MLB, NBA, NFL, etc. etc)

It's your job as a TRUE fan

Not soon enough...

okay, i've had about enough with the galaxy. it seems they have forgotten how to win a game, and if they dont win this wednesday's superliga final against pachuca, im dropping them for the year. Still, "word on the street" is that frank yallop, the coach, is on his way out, and my boy Jurgen Klinsmann is on his way in. I hope that turns things around, so that we can just blow up the team, start anew next year with becks, donovan (maybe) and cobijones (hopefully). Next time, i'll rant on about the troubles with the atlanta braves and about the asswhooping team usa is putting on the americas in basketball...

Shutout

The Galaxy suffered yet another loss today at the hands of the Colorado Rapids. The final score was 3-0 and it puts another big dent into the playoff hopes of Los Galacticos, who are now about 13 points out of the final playoff spot.

RAIN!!!

Well, actually just alittle drops that lasted a total of 5 minutes but that's good for us in California considering it hasn't rained much this entire year. And now that I look out side, the sun is out and the temperature is rising again :(

Damn Global Warming

Futbol

(Mexican League)

Few actually know this but I am an avid Soccer Fan!!! Since I was a little boy, soccer has been a key part of my life and it's pretty much the only thing me and my dad have in common...aside from baseball (but that's a different post). The teams I mainly follow are my hometown Los Angeles Galaxy and Las Chivas de Guadalajara.

So there you have it, aside from being a baseball fan I am also a soccer nut (but that's expected because i'm a beaner)

and Chivas won today!!!!!!....woot!!!!

--Jeebus

(Major Leauge Soccer, or MLS, Is Something We Agree On!)

**EDIT - TOM ADDS SOME THOUGHTS!**

Now, since I have some opinions regarding soccer as well I am gonna try to get Jeebus to write a joint post with me on his blog about the real football. At least once a week during the season. This week will be just a simple into and the teams we like, as thats whom we would most write about. I too follow an MLS team. I dont care theat the international community sees it as a feeder league, that makes me want to defend the native professional league that much more. I root for the New England Revolution, the team from the area I grew up (who also won tonight).

When it comes to Euro Soccer, my team of choice is Celtic FC of the Scottish Premier League (largely because our mutual friend of the blogosphere, Princesse, insisted I root for a scottish team, and i decided to take her seriously regarding it). I have not been rooting for the Bhoys long, but I am learning fast. Today they also managed to win handily (five to nil) to maitain their second place in the standings!

(The Scottish Premier Leauge)

Stogie be Forgotten

I haven't been able to review any good cigars as of late because of my lack of time (filming, eating, ghost riding, etc. etc.)

But have no fear, I shall be smoking soon....all I need are some good cigars...;)

Busy Busy Busy

Well today is finally over, a long day to say the least but fun as always. I went to Hollywood today to film another segment of my film about the horrible train wreck that is my life....Film is almost done and will be released soon.

Also went to Universal Studios Hollywood and went on the Back to the Future ride (BTTF for short) for the last time, for those who don't know, the Back to the Future ride will be closing it's doors at the end of September and will give way to a Simpson's ride. But the lost of BTTF will effect me for years and years to come.

Also had an all you can eat day at Universal, basically you pay 25 bucks and you get to eat a bunch of crap and as many times you want.....and let me just say this....GO STARVING!!!!! Some how I managed to fit in 4 different restaurants with 8 different combinations of foods...YEESH to say the least.

So if you will excuse me...I need some down time with my friend Rick Springfield...LOL

Crazy Skills

Nice

Baseball Pics

(I pulled the ball alittle too much)


(The next Chipper Jones)

(I still got it)

(Alittle off target....poor fence)

Baseball Part 2

Well overall yesterday was a good day, got some BP and some fielding practice in. But i did realize that i am very rusty, although i still have my good accuracy ;)

BP was fairly average, having not played in a baseball game since HS, my timing was off but nothing alittle more practice will regain. And i will say this, whom ever played catcher as a position in baseball, I TIP MY CAP!!!!! While my friend and business partner Captain Crash was pitching, I was catching. And although I only caught about 30 balls, I can safely say my knees are now feeling the burn ;)

Pictures soon to follow!!!!

Baseball

I just got back from the park, and i am sore!! It's been a while since i last played but i am tired. Not to mention i am nursing an injury (fastball to the arm)

OUCH!!!

Mistah Spahkul!!!!!!!!

OH YEAH!!!... :)

PARK WOOT WOOT

Tomorrow i will be my local park, or as Captain Crash has dubbed it "El Hoyo"..."The Hole".
Gonna play some soccer and have some baseball fielding practice....i guess it's time to break out my glove..."Old Reliable"