Newbie Introduction: Hello!

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02-21-2009, 10:57 AM
Wicked96SS

Newbie Introduction: Hello!

Hello all! Newbie here... I have been lurking for several days, and thought I would just pop in and say a quick hello and thank you for all that I have learned using the search feature of the forum.

I have always been a fan of cigars, but only smoked maybe 4 or 5 a year, leaving the selection to other or the cigar shop, never really putting much effort into learning more, just enjoying what I got. Recently it was my 5th anniversary last week (the wooden anniversary!) and my lovely wife got me a humidor, 2 propane lighters, a cutter and about $200 worth of hand made cigars... 15 cigars total ranging from $3 to $30... This forum was invaluable getting things set up as close to right as I could for the humidor (having humidity issues... big surprise!).

A little about me, I am a software engineer in a security company in Northern Virginia... I love cars (having raced for years, currently own a Dodge Charger SRT8 that I "improved" a bit), motorcycles (ride most of the summer, spring and fall) and guns (compete in "practical" matches... USPSA, IDPA, etc.).

Anyhow, I hope to learn a lot and contribute where I can!

Nice to virtually meet you all!
02-21-2009, 11:16 AM
slcraiders

Welcome from Utah!

It is great to read that you have gained information from the forum. You came to the right place. You will fit in well here with your toys and hobbies.
02-21-2009, 11:40 AM
Shelby07

Welcome from Colorado.
02-21-2009, 12:08 PM
logan37

Welcome from NY. What smokes did the wife get you? And which have you been enjoying?
02-21-2009, 12:22 PM
BenjiM

welcome?
02-21-2009, 12:35 PM
ashauler

Welcome from Kansas.
02-21-2009, 12:59 PM
CoventryCat86

Welcome! Start thinking about a coolerdor (trust me on this :smiley36:)!
02-21-2009, 01:58 PM
Wicked96SS

Thank you all for the warm welcome!!

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Originally Posted by logan37

Welcome from NY. What smokes did the wife get you? And which have you been enjoying?

The original list and quantity that my wife has gotten me is the following:

Savinelli R&R Series Y Toro Grande x2
Baccarat 1871 Dolce Far Niente Toro x2
Davidoff Geneve Aniversario No. 2 x2
La Gloria Cubana Series R #6 x2
Padron Handmande 5000 Maduro x2
Zino Platinum Barrel Crown Series x2
La Flor Dominicana Ligero Cabinet Oscuro Natural L500 x2 (Smoked one, really liked it)
Baccarat 1871 Dolce Far Niente x1 (Smoked it last night... so/so... wasn't thrilled, too mild I think)

As you can tell, with the weather the way it is, I haven't had much of a chance to enjoy too many cigars (2 in the past week)... once the weather ramps up and the grill is up and running, there will be many more!
02-22-2009, 06:57 PM
JFellows

Welcome! Where in NoVa are you?
02-22-2009, 07:01 PM
badwhale

Welcome from Pennsyltucky.

Will
02-22-2009, 07:04 PM
FactoredReality

Welcome from Manassas, VA.
02-22-2009, 07:16 PM
Wicked96SS

Thank you all again for the welcome...

Other NoVa people!

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Originally Posted by FactoredReality

Welcome from Manassas, VA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFellows

Welcome! Where in NoVa are you?

I live in Woodbridge, VA (Lake Ridge part of town)...
02-22-2009, 07:37 PM
here'sjohnny

Welcome from central Ohio. Sounds like a great selection of sticks you're wife got you!
02-22-2009, 09:33 PM
big bill

hey

newbie also and thanks for all good info recently started smoking cigars again.and purchased a couple humidors and just starting to fill up.:smiley1::smiley1:
02-22-2009, 09:36 PM
Silencei2

Welcome to both of you from So Cal :smiley20:
02-23-2009, 06:45 AM
cinda

Welcome to both of you to the board!:smiley20:
02-23-2009, 12:58 PM
EGQ

Welcome from Chicago.
02-23-2009, 02:36 PM
mrtr33

Welcome from northwest Louisiana. A few of the cigars your wife set you up with are amongst some of my favorite cigars - particularly, the Savinelli, the LGC Serie R's, and the Padron Maddie. I'd be interested in hearing how you liked those.

If you want a broader sampler, you should check out the Newbie Sampler Thread in the Exchange section of the forum. There you can get hooked up with some quality, classy smokes, that (at least for me) helped me in deciding what I liked and what I didn't. Check it out.

Welcome again.
02-23-2009, 03:10 PM
FunkyCold5

Welcome from another Northern Virginian, specifically Sterling, VA!

We have a little herf happening this Friday @ Cigar Palace. CAO is hosting the event.

You should check it out and meet some local peeps. I'd like to check out that SRT8 of yours.

Andrew
02-23-2009, 11:03 PM
logan37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked96SS

Thank you all for the warm welcome!!

The original list and quantity that my wife has gotten me is the following:

Savinelli R&R Series Y Toro Grande x2
Baccarat 1871 Dolce Far Niente Toro x2
Davidoff Geneve Aniversario No. 2 x2
La Gloria Cubana Series R #6 x2
Padron Handmande 5000 Maduro x2
Zino Platinum Barrel Crown Series x2
La Flor Dominicana Ligero Cabinet Oscuro Natural L500 x2 (Smoked one, really liked it)
Baccarat 1871 Dolce Far Niente x1 (Smoked it last night... so/so... wasn't thrilled, too mild I think)

As you can tell, with the weather the way it is, I haven't had much of a chance to enjoy too many cigars (2 in the past week)... once the weather ramps up and the grill is up and running, there will be many more!

Nice Selection. I'm having the same issue with the chilly weather. Cigar lounge closes at 11pm, I get out of work at 10:30pm.
02-24-2009, 07:39 AM
golfermd

Welcome from Germantown, MD...