After-Action Report – October 17, 2025

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.  Proverbs 27:17

October’s BNO, our 19th year of gathering and first meeting for the indoor winter season, was held at Guadalajara Mexican Family Restaurant. We enjoyed the company of eleven (11) men: Bruce Hoover, Rick Mann, Charlie Clark, Don Klein, Paul Rodriguez, Chad Williams, Carl Crews, Tony Knouf, Nate Volrath, Ron Robins, and Dean Cernek.

For all who were unable to attend, we missed you and look forward to seeing you next month.

Given the choice between a woman and a cigar, I will always choose the cigar.  — Groucho Marx

A Very Special Thanks to:

Each man, and his willingness to trust The Circle, shares from the heart and provides support to those in need.

Guadalajara Restaurant for allowing us to eat, meet, and smoke in their back room. They have been faithful friends of BNO.

Jose and Alma, our servers, who always ensure we are well taken care of.

Charlie Clark, who continues, year after year, to provide top-quality cigars – a true labor of love and a faithful servant.

Two are better than one…  If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!… Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.  A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.  Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

It’s Time To Wear The Pants

Note to newbies and first-time attendees: No two BNOs are alike.  Each meeting takes on its own persona, direction, agenda, etc.  We’d love to see you again!  If you couldn’t make it this month, join us another time.  You’re always welcome!

You should hurry up and acquire the cigar habit.  It’s one of the major happinesses.  And so much more lasting than love, so much less costly in emotional wear and tear. – Aldous Huxley

Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.  Let all that you do be done in love.  1 Cor 16:13-14

Charlie