Hi.. noobie here.

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05-16-2006, 05:57 PM
iluvmysh

Hi.. noobie here.

So I recently am trying to pick up this hobbie. It's a great social thing esp. when you can relax with friends and talk about something or talk about nothing and have a cigar. Well my first purchase for cigars was a few months ago (an 8 pack sampler), having ZERO knowledge of what I was doing, I just decided to go for it since it was only $15. Well I'm still a noob and don't really feel I have smoked a quality cigar yet. One day, I will have enough courage to spend that $10 on the macanudo or romeo y juliet that i've heard so high of. But today, I will just play with my new $50 humidor from ebay (don't even know if it's a quality piece or not, but i like it) and my 4 cigars.

Oh yea, location: norcal for now (school), back to socal soon (home)
05-16-2006, 06:57 PM
SmokinDVM

Welcome iluvmysh.

My opinion...don't bother with the Macanudos. Your best bet, once you get your humidor up and running, is to try the newbie sampler. That'll get you a chance to try some well cared for sticks of different types.
05-16-2006, 06:59 PM
bigpoppapuff

do NOT...EVER...buy a macanudo...friends don't let friends smoke macanudo's......there are many lower priced cigars that are much better...

try the search function...lurk and learn..........and welcome...
05-16-2006, 07:26 PM
iluvmysh

hmm.. i guess that's the general census about macanudo's... i can't wait to participate in the newbie sampler pack... just have to wait until funds come up some. :smiley1:
05-16-2006, 08:25 PM
cigarsarge

Hi there...Macanoodles suck ass. :smiley11:
05-16-2006, 08:28 PM
Newfie

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Originally Posted by cigarsarge

Hi there...Macanoodles suck ass. :smiley11:

Jeez Sarge. You and BPP are the same. Always holding back and never saying what you mean!!!!:smiley32:
05-16-2006, 09:42 PM
Kraft

Howdy from wyoming :smiley1:

Lemme just say you picked a GREAT place for those of us with little knowlege, reading and posting here has helped me tremendously.
05-16-2006, 10:38 PM
iluvmysh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kraft

Howdy from wyoming :smiley1:

Lemme just say you picked a GREAT place for those of us with little knowlege, reading and posting here has helped me tremendously.

definately, i've already learned a lot since i've been here (a few hours)
05-17-2006, 08:05 AM
Desert Rat

Welcome from another SoCal smoker!
05-17-2006, 08:19 AM
nhcigarfan

welcome
05-17-2006, 08:57 AM
brian

Welcome to the forum:smiley37:
05-17-2006, 09:30 AM
Monk

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvmysh

hmm.. i guess that's the general census about macanudo's... i can't wait to participate in the newbie sampler pack... just have to wait until funds come up some. :smiley1:

It is :smiley2: . Welcome to the boards....

You'll have to get in line on the newbie sampler thread.... it is currently on hold :smiley19: . Should give you time to save up a bit.

-W.
05-17-2006, 09:36 AM
SuperChuck

Samplers are GREAT for newbies. They let you learn about what you like to smoke and what you don't like to smoke. I suggest keeping a journal, too. You're going to smoke a lot of different cigars and the names are all going to blend together.

Choose your samplers carefully. Look for names that people talk about in the forums, not just a great price. http://cigarsinternational.com has a lot of good samplers (and be sure to get the brown bag sampler)

Your local shop is another great source of "samplers". You should be able to ask the attendant for a few sticks in the $5 range, and they should be able to hook you up with a great selection. And as you start to find cigars you like, they can help you find similar cigars...
05-17-2006, 11:21 AM
Cabaiguan Juan

Welcome from DC. You might be better off buying on line then Cali, at least from what i keep hearing about the tax rates. What school do you go to?
05-17-2006, 11:31 AM
basil

Welcome from west Texas.
05-17-2006, 04:46 PM
SmokinDVM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabaiguan Juan

Welcome from DC. You might be better off buying on line then Cali, at least from what i keep hearing about the tax rates. What school do you go to?

Oh yea, out here a $5 stick is a swisher sweet! :smiley3:
05-17-2006, 06:15 PM
iluvmysh

thank you for all the warm welcomes :smiley1:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabaiguan Juan

Welcome from DC. You might be better off buying on line then Cali, at least from what i keep hearing about the tax rates. What school do you go to?

i'm finishing up my last quarter at UCDavis.
05-17-2006, 07:53 PM
SmokinDVM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvmysh

thank you for all the warm welcomes :smiley1:

i'm finishing up my last quarter at UCDavis.

Major?
05-17-2006, 08:01 PM
basil

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvmysh

thank you for all the warm welcomes :smiley1:

i'm finishing up my last quarter at UCDavis.

My ex's alma mater. You guys just went D1. More aggies. :smiley16:
05-17-2006, 11:45 PM
WOXOF

Welcome to the site. Take off your shoes and stay awhile.
05-18-2006, 12:39 AM
iluvmysh

Civil Engineering (no relation to William Hung ex-American Idol dork)
05-18-2006, 12:41 AM
iluvmysh

Quote:

Originally Posted by basil

My ex's alma mater. You guys just went D1. More aggies. :smiley16:

yea, and losing isn't fun. well it doesn't really matter to me, i don't really follow my school's sports. maybe if i went to ucla or ucb it'd be a different story, but ucd, nah...
05-19-2006, 12:44 AM
iluvmysh

here's a picture of my setup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/P5180013.jpg
It is inside the closet because it is the coolest room in the house, but still hot. Humidity is high because I just seasoned it two days ago and my cigars are dry as hell since they've been sitting in a ziploc with no humidity for a month or two.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/P5180012.jpg
And here's the stash.

:smiley1:
05-19-2006, 09:52 AM
jaewing

Welcome from another NorCal guy. I work in downtown Sacramento. Have you checked out Tower Cigars? Great place . . . ask for Mark he is a great guy.
05-19-2006, 04:23 PM
iluvmysh

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Originally Posted by jaewing

Welcome from another NorCal guy. I work in downtown Sacramento. Have you checked out Tower Cigars? Great place . . . ask for Mark he is a great guy.

i don't go to sacramento (esp downtown and ESP with gas prices these days) unless i have to...
05-19-2006, 09:22 PM
tampacigargirl

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Originally Posted by cigarsarge

Hi there...Macanoodles suck ass. :smiley11:

Welcome! Some of us have to sell those Macanoodles.... Doesn't mean we have to smokem!!!!!

Nice starter humi...
05-19-2006, 09:49 PM
Cigar Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigargirl

Welcome! Some of us have to sell those Macanoodles.... Doesn't mean we have to smokem!!!!!

Nice starter humi...

Lol...yeah,I feel sorry for you.:smiley2:
05-19-2006, 09:58 PM
tampacigargirl

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Originally Posted by Cigar Penguin

Lol...yeah,I feel sorry for you.:smiley2:

Oh stuff it.. Nobody feels sorry for myself than I do! LOL... Now if only I could only figure out how to duplicate myself......

Sorry.. Thread Jacking. :) Hope you stick around iluvmysh. You can learn alot around here.
05-19-2006, 10:03 PM
Cigar Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigargirl

Oh stuff it.. Nobody feels sorry for myself than I do! LOL... Now if only I could only figure out how to duplicate myself......

Sorry.. Thread Jacking. :) Hope you stick around iluvmysh. You can learn alot around here.

:smiley4::smiley17:

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