Hello from Oregon

[JiveTurkey]

Welcome from the other side of the state. I hope you enjoy the boards. Roger

Thanks. I'm ashamed to say I've not been that far east in Oregon. Drove to the Idaho panhandle, but went up through Spokane. Definitely a goal of mine to explore the whole state.

I'm 27 and have never even been to Crater Lake. My wife and I are vacationing in and around there this summer. Looking forward to a few smokes laid back next to the campfire!

[mail man]

Welcome from NW PA
I second...or third the newbie sampler, you will be very impressed.

[Roger]

Thanks. I'm ashamed to say I've not been that far east in Oregon. Drove to the Idaho panhandle, but went up through Spokane. Definitely a goal of mine to explore the whole state.

I'm 27 and have never even been to Crater Lake. My wife and I are vacationing in and around there this summer. Looking forward to a few smokes laid back next to the campfire!

Yeah I know what you mean. I lived in Oregon for 7 years and last year was my first trip to crater lake. You gotta go it is astounding! I don't get over your way too often, but when I do perhaps we can get together and have a herf. We will see what happens in the future. Roger.

[JiveTurkey]

I don't get over your way too often, but when I do perhaps we can get together and have a herf. We will see what happens in the future. Roger.

Sounds good. I'll let you know if I make it out to the east side.

[MrPlatypus]

Greetings from Eastern Washington State! Welcome to the boards. The people are cool, the atmosphere is laid back, and finding a good smoke is easy.

I will have to admit that I'm like you when it comes to liking the darker things: black coffee, stout beer (ever had a Mackeson's?), and black cigars. I started out liking Macanudos, but they aren't much cup of tea these days. Darker the wrapper, the more I like it.

And if for some reason you ever end up in a place called Kennewick in Washington State, we have a disc golf course that is rated one of the hardest in the state, and a lot of fun to play. Mind you, I haven't played disc golf in ages.....have to change that this summer.

Enjoy yourself man, and, if you ever find yourself on the TV Highway running through Beaverton, be sure to wave at Harvey the Rabbit. You can't miss him as he's about 50 ft. tall! (I grew up in the Beaverton/Hillsboro/Aloha area, and though I haven't lived there for many of years, Harvey is a great landmark to navigate by.)

Best,
Christopher

[wild]

Welcome from AZ. I envy your being in such a beer mecca.

[mrtr33]

You gotta go it is astounding!

I second this. It takes a bit of time to get down there, but it is SO well worth it. We went when there was still snow on the ground. Gorgeous. There is a trail that leads up to a fire lookout tower - totally worth it, and not that bad of a hike. Unbelievable view.

I will have to admit that I'm like you when it comes to liking the darker things: black coffee, stout beer (ever had a Mackeson's?), and black cigars. I started out liking Macanudos, but they aren't much cup of tea these days. Darker the wrapper, the more I like it.

Slight thread derailment, but you'll find over time that wrapper color isn't necessarily indicative of flavor profile.

[MrPlatypus]

Slight thread derailment, but you'll find over time that wrapper color isn't necessarily indicative of flavor profile.

Sorry....no thread derailment, no matter how slight, intended. My apologizes on that one.

[mrtr33]

Sorry....no thread derailment, no matter how slight, intended. My apologizes on that one.

You're good. I meant that it was I that was getting off-topic.