Anyone ever been to Guam?

[csbrewfisher]

James, when I was there I wasn't a cigar smoker, and really didn't see much of the island. I'm betting that about all you're gonna find is Phillipino cigars. I suggest you have several bros ready to ship them to you on a regular basis.

My

[DPD6030]

Did someone say ship cigars to James in Guam

[WildBlueSooner]

Originally Posted by DPD6030

Did someone say ship cigars to James in Guam

Thanks Jerry...now I am screwed! I will not give my address away, even to my wife...I realize now that it would be safe with no one

[taltos]

Just send the cigars to James c/o Andersen Air Force Base. With rank, first and last names, they will get to the proper destination. James, you can run but you can't hide.

[WildBlueSooner]

I wonder if I can file a restraining order on an entire forum membership

[taltos]

Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

I wonder if I can file a restraining order on an entire forum membership

You wouldn't want to do that, we are too cute and cuddly and playful. Plus, you don't want to rile up the Massholes. Next lessons on locating the Junior Officers' Bachelor Housing.

[WildBlueSooner]

Originally Posted by taltos

You wouldn't want to do that, we are too cute and cuddly and playful. Plus, you don't want to rile up the Massholes. Next lessons on locating the Junior Officers' Bachelor Housing.

I will give you playful and maybe even cuddly but cute?


No F'in way

[mikeyj23]

Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

James, when I was there I wasn't a cigar smoker, and really didn't see much of the island. I'm betting that about all you're gonna find is Phillipino cigars. I suggest you have several bros ready to ship them to you on a regular basis.

My

I used to get some yummy "filipino" cigars...
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[WildBlueSooner]

Originally Posted by mikeyj23

I used to get some yummy "filipino" cigars...
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Tell me more!

[mojo65]

Originally Posted by TanithT

They're correct in blaming them for the power outages. These slithery fellows are causing massive problems in that respect as well as to the local wildlife. They can be somewhat naughty and snappish, but are not dangerous to humans. Unless they blow your power lines while you are on life support, in which case you're screwed.

In their natural habitat these guys generally max out at 5-6 feet, but they're getting bigger on Guam due to the easy pickings and optimal temperatures. It's a shame they're federally banned; I would not at all mind adding some of the Guam giant Boiga to my collection. They are a bit drab and their venom is nothing to write home about, but at a size like that they might be fun to play with. Sneak me back two or three of those 8-footers in your pocket, would ya?

This is how much fun they are to play with.

TanithT Ive come to the expert opinion your not right in the head.....

[TanithT]

Originally Posted by mojo65

TanithT Ive come to the expert opinion your not right in the head.....

And you haven't even seen what I do with cobras.

[mojo65]

Originally Posted by TanithT

And you haven't even seen what I do with cobras.

[TanithT]

OK. But don't click here if you're snake-phobic.

Yes, this is my job. Somebody's got to do it.

[heavyd]

I hope you like to drink alone . Last time I was in Guam it was a hop/layover in '94. It's similar to Diego Garcia, but the reef has more Tiger sharks...seriously though, not a bad place at all

Originally Posted by TanithT

OK. But don't click here if you're snake-phobic.

Yes, this is my job. Somebody's got to do it.

I'm not snake phobic. AWESOME stuff Tanith!!!! I few years ago, I got a backstage tour at Reptile Gardens in Rapid City, SD. Terry took out several things for my ex-wife and I to see. I got to actually touch a Gabon viper, and hold both a beaded and a Gila. Also, probably the most beautiful snake I've ever seen was the Eyelash viper he took out. AWESOME!

And then to stay on topic...never been to Guam, but because of the snakes (as Tanith mentioned) that are an invasive species, you will not hear birds. One reason they are growing bigger than their cousins in the true natural habitat is that there are no natural predators in Guam for them (aside from us). A good friend of my wife was born there, but that's all I know about it.

[TanithT]

Originally Posted by Wanger

I'm not snake phobic. AWESOME stuff Tanith!!!! I few years ago, I got a backstage tour at Reptile Gardens in Rapid City, SD. Terry took out several things for my ex-wife and I to see. I got to actually touch a Gabon viper, and hold both a beaded and a Gila. Also, probably the most beautiful snake I've ever seen was the Eyelash viper he took out. AWESOME!

Heh, I was just smoking cigars with Terry at Venom Week. Small world.

Raising baby eyelash vipers is a tough job; they often need assist feeding. But what he has that I'm envious of is some of the Australian species that rarely make it out to this side of the puddle. Me likey tiger snakes and redbellied black snakes.

[rack04]

Originally Posted by TanithT

OK. But don't click here if you're snake-phobic.

Yes, this is my job. Somebody's got to do it.

He's also very muscular and athletic, and can suddenly extend himself about five feet past the lip of his exhibit cage when it's open. Which is about where I'm standing when I do the opening, so dodging him becomes an amusing pastime.

Your idea of amusing is greatly different than mine.

[TanithT]

Originally Posted by rack04

Your idea of amusing is greatly different than mine.

You should have seen the photographer's face. A large, territorial male king cobra will present quite an athletically impressive response when shown a baseball cap, which mimics a rival's hood. But honestly, it is much easier than it sounds. They just don't weigh that much, and if the naughty creature charges me, it's really pretty easy to physically control him.

I still want to play with some of those 8-foot Boiga from Guam. I expect I'll have to go to Guam to do it however; all joking aside, it would be a BAD idea to import any to the States.

[mojo65]

TanathT your an interesting lady!