Noob from NC saying hello....

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06-13-2006, 03:04 PM
TSDuke

Noob from NC saying hello....

Didn't know the proper forum to post this, but here it goes...
I'm 28, live in NC, & am new to cigar smoking. Recently took a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with the wife, & bought a few Montecristo Whites. While smoking those I started my typical internet research on my new obsession, then took a trip to my local tobacconist, & wandered around in his humidor for a while picking out a few mild bodied cigars. Montesino Diplomatico, Punch Gran Cru, Macanudo Gold Label, La Tradicion Cabinet Series (medium bodied), to name a few. Just bought a cheap:smiley5: humidor from Tampa Humidor, lets hope it works out.

I guess that's it. I just thought I would introduce myself before I started taking part in the community, & trying to learn the proper way to enjoy a fine cigar.
06-13-2006, 03:07 PM
CgarDan

Welcome to the board :smiley20:
06-13-2006, 03:37 PM
BigMacFU

welcome to the board. Here are the quick answers to questions you'll have, searches you won't make, and a way of avoiding anyone else saying use the search:

1) Buy beads to regulate humidity from heartfelt industries, 65% beads. Only use distilled water.
2) It doesn't matter if you leave the cellophane on or off a cigar in a humidor.
3) Macanudo's in general are regarded as bland wastes of money. And don't spend $10 on a cigar until you've decided you really do enjoy cigars and then get a Diamond Crown Maximus, Arturo Fuente Hemindway series, Opus X or Padron Anniversary.
4) For just starting out, stick to milder smokes, go to a local Brick and Mortar (B&M) shop and talk to the guy there, tell you are new and want to start off a little milder, but not bland like a Macanudo.
5) Don't spend much on cigars when you start, stick with cigars that are in the 3-5 dollar range, if you want to splurge go ahead, but just make sure your palette can appreciate it. Some great brands to start out with are Punch (I love the Champions), Romeo y Julieta, Joya de Nicaragua (strong, not mild), Carlos Torano, Gran Habano (Green), etc...
6) A great place to buy cigars is camino viejo, you'll see a banner ad at the top of the screen for it.
7) Punch, cut, it doesn't matter, try 'em all out till you find what you like.
8) Finally, stick around, utilize the search

Any chance you can send me some pulled pork and have it arrive steamin' with goodness, same goes for some biscuits and gravy?
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06-13-2006, 03:46 PM
TSDuke

Thanks for the welcome guys.

BigMacFU, I really appreciate the advise. :smiley4: I have a few other money robbing obsessions in my life, including fast cars (currently own a highly modified '00 Corvette), & college basketball (HUGE DUKE fan). I'm a member of various forums, & know a vast amount of info can be obtained via a well thought out search/s. Actually made 3-4 searchs before I posted.:smiley20:

As far as the food request, I wish I could. Damn, I hungry now, thanks.
06-13-2006, 04:04 PM
Cigar Penguin

Welcome to the board,enjoy your stay!:smiley20::smiley44::smiley2::smiley32::smile y31::smiley20:
06-13-2006, 04:28 PM
mauied1101

Welcome to CS
06-13-2006, 04:28 PM
kirkus949

welcome- just know that i will ignore you during basketball season:smiley21: as a uk and wake fan

enjoy the community
06-13-2006, 04:34 PM
heftysmokes

Welcome from MT, and I'll try not to hold your zeal for Duke against you!
06-13-2006, 05:00 PM
bigpoppapuff

another friggin' newbie....bfd........

:smiley2: welcome...
06-13-2006, 05:04 PM
slcraiders

Welcome from Utah.:smiley20:

I am surprised BPP did not jump your shit over the Macanudo Gold reference. You should probably consider that your "Get Out of Jail Free Card".

Just so you know: Friends don't let friends smoke Macanudos.
06-13-2006, 05:07 PM
heftysmokes

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcraiders

Welcome from Utah.:smiley20:

I am surprised BPP did not jump your shit over the Macanudo Gold reference. You should probably consider that your "Get Out of Jail Free Card".

Just so you know: Friends don't let friends smoke Macanudos.

Holy crap, I didn't even notice! Nice catch, SLC.

UPDATE!!!

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke basketball star J.J. Redick was arrested early Tuesday on charges of drunken driving, another blow to a school shaken by a lacrosse scandal.

Redick, The Associated Press Player of the Year, also was charged with unlawful use of highways for making an illegal U-turn.
06-13-2006, 05:11 PM
bigpoppapuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcraiders

Welcome from Utah.:smiley20:

I am surprised BPP did not jump your shit over the Macanudo Gold reference. You should probably consider that your "Get Out of Jail Free Card".

Just so you know: Friends don't let friends smoke Macanudos.

i saw it...thought about it...decided to give him a newbie free pass...i'll get him later,i'm sure...:smiley2:
06-13-2006, 05:34 PM
cinda

Welc :smiley17:me t:smiley17: the b:smiley17: ard..Uc:smiley17: nn Fan here..may the best w:smiley17: man win! :smiley17:
06-13-2006, 06:07 PM
Stryprod

Welcome! Remember, ask dumb questions to other noobs with less than 400 or so post. We will be a lot easier on you because we most likely just learned the question you were going to ask too.
06-13-2006, 07:24 PM
kevin7

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSDuke

Didn't know the proper forum to post this, but here it goes...
I'm 28, live in NC, & am new to cigar smoking. Recently took a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with the wife, & bought a few Montecristo Whites. While smoking those I started my typical internet research on my new obsession, then took a trip to my local tobacconist, & wandered around in his humidor for a while picking out a few mild bodied cigars. Montesino Diplomatico, Punch Gran Cru, Macanudo Gold Label, La Tradicion Cabinet Series (medium bodied), to name a few. Just bought a cheap:smiley5: humidor from Tampa Humidor, lets hope it works out.

I guess that's it. I just thought I would introduce myself before I started taking part in the community, & trying to learn the proper way to enjoy a fine cigar.

Welcome bro. A large group of friends herf in Charlotte every month and the next herf is June 24 in Mooresville at a friends house. Lots of good food good cigars and drink(if you so chose) Prolly be 20-25 of us and a few wives like mine that smoke cigars too. You are invited to come to the herf . PM me if you are interested

Kevin7
06-13-2006, 08:47 PM
nhcigarfan

welcome
06-13-2006, 11:07 PM
Desert Rat

Welcome to the board!
06-13-2006, 11:09 PM
guado

FL here. Welcome!
06-13-2006, 11:29 PM
dpenix76

Welcome from another North Carolinian!
06-14-2006, 12:15 AM
Kraft

Welcome from Wyoming (think the midwest is pretty well covered now).
06-14-2006, 03:24 AM
Roham

Welcome from Calgary Alberta:smiley20: :smiley41:
06-14-2006, 07:37 AM
TSDuke

Wow, thanks for the welcome!!

As far as the Macanudo, it was a gift, so I smoked it.:smiley41: I'll try to stay away from now on.

Man, what a dumb move from JJ. 2 weeks from the draft!?! The crazy thing is he had a wrokout scheduled with the Magic, & was drinking the night before? Very disappointed in him.