Flowers To Say Sorry? Or Cigars.

Is your relationship on a jagged road? Do you need to give a humongous apology? Are flowers to say sorry not cutting it?

If you are in a situation that warrants a really big apology, you are not alone. Thousands of others have been where you are and have managed to make it through.

The fact that you are here reading this, shows that you care about the other person. You want to make things right between the two of you. And that is very commendable.

If you need more than flowers to say sorry, here are some tips to help you out.

First step in your apology is to agree. I've been at the receiving of a supposed apology where the other person kept on and on about why they did not mean to hurt me. And I can tell you that hearing all of that only made me more upset. It is as if they are telling me that they are right and I am wrong. And all I want is an apology, a sincere apology and for them to admit that yes, they did hurt me. To me, it wasn't sincere, but was more of a self justification act.

So, when you give an apology, give it with heartfelt sincerity. It will show through your face and your voice. When you give your apology, do just that, don't try to explain why you did what you did. Just admit the fact that what you did hurt them and you are truly sorry for that.

Next, you can thank them. In this step, you could add flowers to say sorry. Think of something nice they did and give them sincere praise for it. It can even be along the line of thanking them for bringing the matter to your attention since it will make you a better person.

Where to Find Antique Cigar Boxes

By far one of the best places to find antique cigar boxes is at a yard sale given by your local veteran’s organization. Veteran’s organizations are often comprised of elderly individuals who performed military service overseas and may have purchased and brought home old cigar boxes from other countries. Other places to find valuable and collectible cigar boxes include:

• Small antique shops
• Flea markets
• Church yard sales
• Estate sales

The best antique shops to scour for vintage cigar boxes are those “hole-in-the-wall” places that aren’t frequented by tourists or big-city collectors. Popular antique stores are quickly picked over and you’re unlikely to find valuable cigar cases to add to your collection when competing with other collectors.

Determining Value of Vintage Cigar Box

Cigar boxes keep cigars fresh and help them maintain their flavor over a longer period of time. Although modern cigar boxes can be made out of a variety of materials, including cardboard, antique cigar boxes are almost always constructed entirely out of wood. These vintage boxes make ideal holiday gifts or can help you complete your collection.

Determining the Value of a Vintage Cigar Box

Like most collectible items, the value of a given cigar box rests at least partially on its condition. Your goal when buying cigar boxes strictly for their monetary value should be to purchase boxes that lack mold, water damage or chipped pieces. Inspect each box carefully for signs of damage or misuse before making your purchase, as antiques are often not refundable. Perform the following inspections of the cigar case before making your purchase:

• Evaluate the interior condition of the wood or felt
• Check for fading
• Examine the label for signs of peeling
• Check the bottom of the box for manufacture stamps

An experienced collector or reputable antiques appraiser in your area should be able to give you an estimate of your cigar box’s value. Keep in mind, however, that if the individual shows interest in purchasing your cigar box, he may have incentive to appraise the case for less than its actual value in the interest of making a deal.

A Review of Playdough Flavor - Looking To Cigar, Next

A direct and thoughtful review of Playdough flavors by a consummate; The Oatmeal. While this review is just plain funny, we have found that the upcoming cigar review - a special on Double Coronas - will be of interest to us all.




See the full review and expectations here: http://theoatmeal.com/blog/playdoh

Police Like Pie

Here is one pie (chart) we all know the Police eat. Hungrily.

Please be safe this holiday season, for your sake and ours.

Smoking Trick For Cigars, Cigarettes and Hookah

It's called: The Bubble.

This is a smoking trick that is easy to do. You will need a funnel and a bowl of solution that will create solid bubbles. Place the funnel into your solution and let it sit at the top for about 10 seconds. Take a deep hit of your smoke making sure to keep all of the smoke in your mouth. After this, pick up the funnel and blow the smoke into it. As you start blowing the smoke into the funnel you will notice your bubble beginning to form. The amount of smoke you blow into the bubble will control how big it gets. When you are satisfied with the size of your bubble, slightly flick the funnel upwards to release the bubble into the air.

Hint: If you are having a hard time creating a bubble, you may not have a good solution mix, or you may be blowing too hard. With a little bit of practice you should be able to perfect this trick.

Classic Archie Bunker - Faith

We didn’t crawl out from under no rocks. We didn’t have no tails. And we didn’t come from monkeys you atheist pinko meathead.

It ain’t supposed to make sense; it’s faith. Faith is something that you believe that nobody in his right mind would believe.”

• Archie Bunker