So I'm in Chicago to shoot in the North American FITASC Championship (FITASC is the European version of sporting clays)

Now I know it's not nearly as glamorous as flying cross country to smoke cigars with total strangers, but it's what I do.

I get to O'Hare Airport and they've lost my gun. Really? It's in a big black octagonal container. "Nope, we can't find it anywhere".

It took me about five minutes. Next up, lunch, then on to desert. More to come.

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I get IT now!
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That's a really nice walk in they have. I can't really tell what sticks they have, but it is set up nicely.
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Knock of the trolling bull$hit. It's spelled out in our rules.
Last warning.
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You know, I think you may be on to something there, Chief. Unlike us who fly across the country to share a passion for cigars with old and new friends alike, You fly half way across the country to lose your gun purse and take pictures of a cigar shop where clearly everyone is annoyed with you. We wait for your next installment with breath that is baited.

I can see how the idea of shooting at things that can't shoot back has its allure for someone of your high caliber (there are several puns in there, just so you know). Probably good for the family to have you gone for a while as well. Lets the whole place air out a bit.

You've made it very clear that you want nothing to do with CA, but still, here you are. Kinda makes one wonder how sad your little life must be to stand outside in the rain watching everyone have a good time while bemoaning that we're not having as much fun as you.
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We don't fly cross country to smoke cigars with total strangers. We do it to smoke them with friends. Friendship.....clearly something you just don't get. :-)
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and shooting your wad with total strangers is....
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Tom,
What is ironic is that before we were friends, we did in fact fly cross country to meet strangers, who then became friends, as that is how we have all met.
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Come on guys, I'm just joshin' ya.

Don't take me so seriously.
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As I clearly stated before, dispense with the trolling comments and you're fine.

You got your desired response by riling folks up yet again. If it happens again, there won't be any posts in reply. Trust me.
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:-)
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Back on track...that is a badass Cigar shop. Do they really have 'fine swiss watches'? All those TVs kick ass. Nothing like that around here really. I think one shop has a Diamond Crown club, but it is crazy money to join. F that noise.
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Cigar King is a great place, and unlike some of the places we have in So Cal, it's FREE to use their lounge.

They also have a GREAT selection. Next door is a small but good Italian restaurant called Eclissi. If you're ever in town, try them out.
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