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4 Rare Cigars You Want to Have

Posted by MsGift, Jul 03rd, 2008

When I think 4th of July I think beer, fishing, fireworks and smoking a cigar outside.  Nothing better than smoking a nice big stogie while hanging out with your buddies.

Here are four rare cigars you wish you could be lighting up this weekend:

arturo fuente opus x cigar Arturo Fuente Opus X Cigar (Dominican)

From Cigars.com “The Fuente OpusX is one of the rarest cigars in the world. It is elusive to almost every smoker because of its limited production…the OpusX has a world-renowned reputation for quality and class. It is full bodied with a rich and robust flavor.”You may be able to find them at various smoke shops or online but they go quick and aren’t cheap.

Famous-Smoke.com offers a box of 22 for $750 and Cigar.com offers a small sampler for $150!

partagas 150 cigar Partagas 150 Signature Series “Don Ramon” cigars (Dominican)

The Partagas is created by master cigar maker Ramon CiFuentes and was made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the brand. According to ThompsonCigar.com “this is probably the world’s hardest-to-find cigar”.

Prices range from $158 for a box of 5 to $950 for a box of 20.

shark tent Punch Rare Corojo Cigars (Honduras)

Not as rare as the Partagas but limited due to its rich, reddish wrapper leaves that are only grown in small quantities. According to Cigar-Review.com “Rare Corojo cigars are made with extra rich, dark Sumatra wrapper leaves that are grown in the mountains of Ecuador. The filler is a rich blend of Honduran, Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos.”

Tinderbox has prices ranging from $98 to $138 for a box of 50.

la aurora anos cigar La Aurora 100 Anos (Dominican)

Very rare and pricey, “available to only a small handful of suppliers, the La Aurora 100 Anos is one of the highest rated brands ever made. Each 100 Anos utilizes only tobacco that is grown and rolled in the Dominican Republic…one of the worlds only cigars to use 100% Dominican Tobacco” Only 300,000 were produced and won’t be made again.

A box of 25 will run you about $300


75081.jpgA few weeks ago I went over to my friends house to hang out and BBQ.  We bought burgers, sausages, hot dogs and chicken.  We were ready for a feast!

There was one problem, we could not for the life of us get that darned charcoal to light!  It was windy and the matches kept blowing out and the self-lighting charcoal or whatever it was really wasn’t self-lighting.

You know what would have helped?  This crazy 60 Second Charcoal Starter from Hammacher Schlemmer.

“…this is the barbecue starter that ignites charcoal in 60 seconds without requiring the use of lighter fluid, allowing you to start grilling in five minutes. Similar to the heat-focusing technology used in paint-stripping hot-air guns, the charcoal starter emits hot air at 1,290° F, providing a constant, precise flow of heat from the tip of the unit”

The 60 second charcoal grill starter has a lifetime guarantee and even comes with it’s own stand.  It will run you $79.99 but just think…lifetime!

This would make a great gift for that BBQ expert this 4th of July or a really late father’s day gift!


A Cruzin Cooler for a Cool Dad

Posted by MsGift, Jun 05th, 2008

cooler4.jpgFather’s Day is fast approaching and you may still be trying to figure out what to get for your pops. Well my dad isn’t a Red Sox fan and he doesn’t collect anything but like me, he does enjoy relaxing outdoors and having a few brews. And…every so often he ventures over to the neighbors house and hangs out by their pool.

The Cruzin Cooler may very well be the perfect gift for my dad. Heck, it may be the perfect gift for most of the men I know. This thing is awesome!

Here is an excerpt from the site:

“Cruzin Cooler combines two basic necessities of life, the ability to have cold food or a beverage handy along with the means to get somewhere, without walking”…”is available in gas and electric models, with a 10 mile range on electric models and 30 miles on the gas models. The cooler can be used for hunting, sporting events, races, camping, golf or even a trip to the grocery store to keep your food cold all the way home.”

You have to check out the specs on this thing!

The Cruzin Cooler is only $350 at Cabelas or you can find a distributor near you. (As a side note it isn’t legal everywhere but they do give a list of states where it is)

Just picture Dad cruisin around on this thing, cold beers in the cooler and meats for grilling in tow…man, my dad would be in Heaven!


soxbucket.jpgI have lived in Boston for almost two years now and if there is one thing I know it’s that, if you live in Boston, you cheer for the Red Sox. And if you don’t cheer for the Red Sox, you don’t tell anybody!

My roommate’s Dad absolutely LOVES the Sox and I told her she should get him this Red Sox gift bucket for Father’s Day (if you haven’t noticed MsGift really likes gift baskets).

Ok, maybe it’s a little cheesy but I think it is cute and contains some good stuff:

  • Red Sox Baseball Hat
  • Replica Autographed Baseball (2007 roster)
  • Red Sox Peanuts (love them)
  • New England Salt Water Taffy
  • Cherry Lobster Pops
  • A Stuffed Wally

The Red Sox Gift Bucket would make a great father’s day gift for that Sox fan who doesn’t get to see the games in person. They can watch the game in their living room, eat some peanuts and have Wally sitting right next to them.

Sounds like a great dad’s day to me! The Red Sox gift basket is made by the Massachusetts Bay Trading co and costs $75.


Obligatory Father’s Day Gift Post

Posted by giftguy, May 19th, 2008

Why “obligatory”?

Well, every gift blog out there will be writing about Father’s Day at some point. So, in some sense it feels like this post is more of a “follower” post than a unique, “leader” post (and I’d like to think that most of our gift ideas are unique enough that they fall into the “leader” category).

I also decided not to simply regurgitate the list we have on this page of Father’s Day gift ideas.  (I will link to this post from that page though).

So, here are some gift ideas for Dad that should help get your gift brain going:

Image Gift Idea Price Company
barbers_heated_gel_and_lather_machine_72488.jpg Shaving Cream Heater
$29.95 Hammacher Schlemmer
5_device_charging_station.jpg 5 Device Recharging Station
$49.95 Hammacher Schlemmer
beverage_buggy.jpg Remote Controlled Beverage Buggy $49.95 Hammacher Schlemmer
golf_finder_glasses.jpg Visiball Golf Ball Finder Glasses $39.95 Sharper Image
frozen_teeth_icetray.jpg False Teeth Ice Cube Tray
$5.95 Amazon.com
five_fingers_product.jpg Outdoor Terrain Shoes
$70 Vibram
wooden_usb_sticks.jpg Wooden USB Sticks
$129 Dynamism
whos_your_daddy_darth_ssw04.gif Who’s Your Daddy Sticker $2.49 StickerGiant.com
6965a_the_desktop_express.jpg Best Dad Express Train
$79.95 GiftTree.com
digital_motion_detection_camera_1072737.jpg Wildlife Digital Motion Detection Camera
$69.95 & 99.95 National Geographic Online Store

Here’s to happy Father’s Day gift hunting!


  

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