Greeting and salutations my fine Gentleman and Ladies

New member here. I have smoked casually since high school whenever the thought or urge struck me. I have never been serious about it. Now I am thinking of getting some cigar learn'n and having some fun with it.

I posted a thread about a coolidor I am designing in the accessories forum, but figured I should do a proper intro as well.

I am an avid homebrewer and am very active on Homebrewtalk.com. I was referred here via a post by Chefchris.

Anyway, with my zero knowledge base, my favorite cigars (very broadly) are Rocky Patel Fusions and Arturo Fuentes Hemmingways. I don't know much of anything about cigars except how to light them and smoke them, so I am having fun learning and doing a lot of reading here.

You seem like a good group of thick-skinned interweb warriors and hope I will file into your ranks.

Anyone from the greater Milwaukee area? I like to spend time at the Nice Ash cigar bar in Waukesha...

Cheers,
Justin

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Originally Posted by Boerderij_Kabouter

New member here. I have smoked casually since high school whenever the though or urge struck me. I have never been serious about it. Now I am thinking of getting some cigar learn'n and having some fun with it.

I posted a thread about a coolidor I am designing in the accessories forum, but figured I should do a proper intro as well.

I am an avid homebrewer and am very active on Homebrewtalk.com. I was referred here via a post by Chefchris.

Anyway, with my zero knowledge base, my favorite cigars (very broadly) are Rocky Patel Fusions and Arturo Fuentes Hemmingways. I don't know much of anything about cigars except how to light them and smoke them, so I am having fun learning and doing a lot of reading here.

You seem like a good group of thick-skinned interweb warriors and hope I will file into your ranks.

Anyone from the greater Milwaukee area? I like to spend time at the Nice Ash cigar bar in Waukesha...

Cheers,
Justin

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No shit!:smiley36:

Welcome from Bitterville!

Will

Welcome from Seattle!

Nice intro. Welcome from NW Louisiana. I have some friends near Manitowoc.

I can't believe that you would post this unsolicited. Where ever did you find instructions to do so? - sorry, couldn't help it.

If you're looking for a good introduction to a broad spectrum of smokes, check out the Newbie Sampler Thread in the exchange section of the forum.

I actually have an account over at HomeBrewTalk, but only posted in the cheesemaking section.

Welcome again.

Welcome to the board....gotta watch out for those party shorts when dealing with Chris.

I find that the key to forums is reading before speaking. Kind of like gauging a crowd. Anyone who isn't a complete idiot could figure out that this forum appreciates formal introductions.

[stream of consciousness] Falling whale man reminds me of the scene from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (movie) where the whale is falling and they are describing his thoughts. [/stream of consciousness]

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I find that the key to forums is reading before speaking. Kind of like gauging a crowd. Anyone who isn't a complete idiot could figure out that this forum appreciates formal introductions.

[stream of consciousness] Falling whale man reminds me of the scene from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (movie) where the whale is falling and they are describing his thoughts. [/stream of consciousness]

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Wait until you get to know our whale....your conciousness will stream different shit for sure.

Nice intro! Welcome from John Day Oregon! I hope you enjoy this forum as much as I do! If you get an opportunity try the CAO Golds, brazillia, and Italia, those are all fine smokes IMHO. Welcome. Roger.

Welcome from San Antonio, Tx.

I hope you enjoy this community as much as I do. I agree with mrtr33, try the newbie sampler, I guarantee you'll be surprised.

Greetings...

Welcome from PA.

Welcome from CO.

Nice introduction, welcome to the board from Freakville, FL

Lee

Welcome from North Carolina,and nice intro thanks

Welcome from MT

Thanks for the great intro, and welcome from NW PA.
I too second the newbie sampler...though you might regret tasting all the new smokes, it will make you want a whole lot more :smiley37:

Keith

Nice intro and welcome to the board from AZ - I too recommend the newbie sampler.

-Buzz

Welcome to the boards.

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I can't believe that you would post this unsolicited. Where ever did you find instructions to do so? - sorry, couldn't help it.

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lol. I just saw that thread.

Once I have my humi setup (whatever that may be) I will definitely look into the Newbtastic sampler.

COA's are on my short list. I don't think I have ever had one. I am probably going to the cigar bar next week, I'll try one of your suggestions then.

Also, I have never been to a HERF, but there is one at the cigar bar (Nice Ash) this Saturday. What kind of events are these? Do they vary a lot (my guess)? Should I know my ass from my elbow before going? Are they often times a "who's is bigger" kind of thing, or laid back hang out time?

Thanks for all the help so far.

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Also, I have never been to a HERF, but there is one at the cigar bar (Nice Ash) this Saturday. What kind of events are these? Do they vary a lot (my guess)? Should I know my ass from my elbow before going? Are they often times a "who's is bigger" kind of thing, or laid back hang out time?

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They can vary quite a bit. I used to frequent a B&M that would watch football, BBQ, and drink beer all day. It was a bit ritzy-ditzy, and the guys there usually smoked higher-end cigars, but there wasn't much pressure. They gave everybody shit all the time, much like this place.

The only times I've ever experienced a "bigger dick" mentality is with the non-regular who comes in and criticizes the established flow of the place (sound familiar? dauker?). They generally aren't welcomed anyway, and usually don't come back.

Best advice - ask questions. Go with what interests you. Admit you don't know anything, but don't immediately get sold on something the seller is pushing - choose something that looks appealing to YOU, then enjoy it. You'll find, like beer, cigars are very subjective in taste. I love strong, dark pale ales and porters, but I also like the Beast. I can't stand Bud, Miller, Pabst, beers at all. Go figure.

OK. Cool. I think I will stop by if it works out. If I miss this one they do them monthly.

Welcome to the board and any friend of the sad clown should do well here. :smiley2:

Nice intro, and another welcome from PA

Welcome to the boards! I am over on HBT as well, as KillerKellers.. there are a few others here as well.

Thanks for the great intro post. Obviously someone read the first rule: read more, post less.

I just can't understand why some can't follow it especially since it's so short and easily understood :smiley36::smiley36::smiley36:

Lots to learn here, and a great group of folks, too.

Herr Boerderij_Kabouter, Willkommen aus Deutschland!

Nice intro. Most of the herfs that I've been to are just kick back and relax. If you are new there, you may feel out of place. Grab a smoke sit back and just relax. Before you know it, you are having a conversation enjoying the company and your cigar.

Since I've been traveling back to the states, I try and stop in at the local B&M's to sit and have a smoke. I've never felt out of place at any of them and I always leave meeting a few more friends. Welcome to the wonderful world of cigars! :smiley37:

Lopaka

Welcome from MA.

Aww man. I came into this thread expecting to find some foreign scammer/spammer to rip on. I am thoroughly disappointed. Welcome from IN then.

Welcome from NC.:smiley4:

Welcome from Austin, TX.

The Newbie Sampler is your friend. I am hoping a newbie like me can do it again! I will have to check the rules and see. :smiley37:

I have new "staples" in the humidor as a direct result of the sampler that sammis sent me.

Have fun.

Donald

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They can vary quite a bit. I used to frequent a B&M that would watch football, BBQ, and drink beer all day. It was a bit ritzy-ditzy, and the guys there usually smoked higher-end cigars, but there wasn't much pressure. They gave everybody shit all the time, much like this place.

The only times I've ever experienced a "bigger dick" mentality is with the non-regular who comes in and criticizes the established flow of the place (sound familiar? dauker?). They generally aren't welcomed anyway, and usually don't come back.

Best advice - ask questions. Go with what interests you. Admit you don't know anything, but don't immediately get sold on something the seller is pushing - choose something that looks appealing to YOU, then enjoy it. You'll find, like beer, cigars are very subjective in taste. I love strong, dark pale ales and porters, but I also like the Beast. I can't stand Bud, Miller, Pabst, beers at all. Go figure.

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Communist.

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Communist.

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I KNOW, right? I'd rather drink one glass of Magic Hat #9 than a case of Pabst. Something's seriously wrong with me.

Actually I have to agree with you, I love the MH #9, unfortunately it goes for over $15 a 6 pack down here in Florida. I miss living in NY for the beer alone, a 6 pack of Labatt Blue is over $12 now!!!

And now you may start with the "You're a Canadian" jokes...

I love the Blue as well. Unfortunately, it's around $11 here. I love it that Labatt is the Canadian Natty Lite, yet we here in America still treat it like some exotic import.
At least you guys get Stone beer. No Stone here. We have tons of Abita, and that's about it.

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Actually I have to agree with you, I love the MH #9, unfortunately it goes for over $15 a 6 pack down here in Florida. I miss living in NY for the beer alone, a 6 pack of Labatt Blue is over $12 now!!!

And now you may start with the "You're a Canadian" jokes...

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I KNOW, right? I'd rather drink one glass of Magic Hat #9 than a case of Pabst. Something's seriously wrong with me.

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Haha. I'm a big fan of magic hat too. #9 and hoptical illusion is great too. I need to send some Blue Point beer. That's the craftsman brewery here on Long Island. They have great stuff.

Just wanted to let you guys know I picked up a CAO Brazilia from your recommendations. It turns out my wife is not so open to my regular cigar smoking as the initial screening indicated. We'll see how that goes. Anyway, I am still planning on setting up a coolidor and getting some good sticks in it.

I can't wait for a spot of good weather to smoke my first CAO.

Cheers

I liked this cigar. I do not really know much yet and don't feel comfortable spouting my nonsense on the general boards yet, so if you all don't mind and may just mumble on in this thread until I get my bearings.

This cigar was a bit more robust than my typical smoke. It burned nicely and the torpedo (can't remember the stylish name they gave it) was a nice size. I puffed slowly while working in my brewery and it was quite enjoyable; lasted maybe an hour and 20 minutes. I tried the "purge" thing where you blow through the cigar for the first time and it really made the last 1/3 of the cigar MUCH more enjoyable. That was a great thing to learn!

The cigar seemed spicy (???) to me with nice notes of some kind of sweetness, maybe a molasses-ish flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

On another note, I finally figured out how to blow smoke rings and entertained myself by practicing my new found skill.

Prost!:smiley20:

welcome to Cigarsmokers.com by way of Utah!

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Just wanted to let you guys know I picked up a CAO Brazilia from your recommendations. It turns out my wife is not so open to my regular cigar smoking as the initial screening indicated. We'll see how that goes. Anyway, I am still planning on setting up a coolidor and getting some good sticks in it.

I can't wait for a spot of good weather to smoke my first CAO.

Cheers

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I was never a big fan of those. I just happen to smoke one today. Prior to today, I don't think I'd smoked one in the past four years or so. I dislike them now just as much as I ever did.

Anyway, welcome to the board. Nobody here likes ChefChris (LMAO!).:smiley36:

A bit late to the party here but welcome to the forum.