Newbie Saying HI

**ashauler** · 06-05-2009, 01:15 PM

Welcome to the board.

**Roger** · 06-05-2009, 01:19 PM

Thanks. So what do you like to smoke?

**ashauler** · 06-05-2009, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Roger

Thanks. So what do you like to smoke?

My dailies are Opus X , Ashton VSG, and Davidoff milleniums. I'll splurge on the weekends and have a 40th or 80th padron in the mix, along with a Behike or two.

*****ALARM GOES OFF*****

I like padron, tat, JDN, DPG, etc......no flavoreds or Macadoodles.

**big bill** · 06-05-2009, 01:20 PM

welcome from North Carolina.

**mrtr33** · 06-05-2009, 01:53 PM

Not too often you hear of anyone from John Day. I used to live in Bend - moved to northwest Louisiana (where I was raised) in December. I did love it there, but it was hard to find work. That, and my wife was frozen for 7 months out of the year. But if we were in different financial circumstances, at any time in our life, I'd definitely reconsider moving back. It was so beautiful there.

Welcome to the boards.

**ashauler** · 06-05-2009, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by mrtr33

Not too often you hear of anyone from John Day. I used to live in Bend - moved to northwest Louisiana (where I was raised) in December. I did love it there, but it was hard to find work. That, and my wife was frozen for 7 months out of the year. But if we were in different financial circumstances, at any time in our life, I'd definitely reconsider moving back. It was so beautiful there.

Welcome to the boards.

Ok, well........nevermind, too easy.

**mrtr33** · 06-05-2009, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by ashauler

Ok, well........nevermind, too easy.

**Roger** · 06-05-2009, 02:04 PM

Thanks everyone. I am looking at getting some sticks for a buck (bundles) and I was wondering what you thought of them? Have you had any opportunities to try? And if you have are there certain brands to stay away from? I thought buck a stick bundles would be a nice way to make a collection.

**Artyman1200** · 06-05-2009, 02:18 PM

Welcome from East TN. Good luck finding a bundle cigar that's going to consistently make you happy. I'd take $100 and put it towards a newb sampler or go to a well stocked B&M and grab anything that looks appealing...

**mrtr33** · 06-05-2009, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Artyman1200

Welcome from East TN. Good luck finding a bundle cigar that's going to consistently make you happy. I'd take $100 and put it towards a newb sampler or go to a well stocked B&M and grab anything that looks appealing...

Ditto. At first, the temptation is there. But when you are smoking your 25th dog rocket, quantity doesn't look nearly as nice as quality at that point. I know you don't have a B&M anywhere close to you. Newbie Sampler Thread.

**badwhale** · 06-05-2009, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Roger

Thanks everyone. I am looking at getting some sticks for a buck (bundles) and I was wondering what you thought of them? Have you had any opportunities to try? And if you have are there certain brands to stay away from? I thought buck a stick bundles would be a nice way to make a collection.

Roger,

My plan of recent has been to pair a decent $box (maybe $60-$90) with a bundle of cheapies ($30-40). This has built part of my collection, and keeps me from delving into the nicer stuff all the time.

Word to the wise: One person's favorite, is undoubetly someone else's most hated.

Will

PS: Welcome to the board!

**Roger** · 06-05-2009, 02:39 PM

That is what I kind of thought. Perhaps it would be better to stick to premium samplers, or get fiver packs from some of the sites I have been on. I have been looking a lot! But I have not been buying yet because I don't have but a small humi bag that can hold 10-12 cigars. I have tried a few different smokes, and I have liked them all, except some have been too strong. Like the on Padilla I had. And, I don't have a very developed palate when it comes to these things either because I don't smoke everyday. So what can I say. Just looking for some good advice.

**Artyman1200** · 06-05-2009, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by badwhale

My plan of recent has been to pair a decent $box (maybe $60-$90) with a bundle of cheapies ($30-40). This has built part of my collection, and keeps me from delving into the nicer stuff all the time.

Oh, I love delving. Don't ever resist the urge to delve! I try to delve on every cigar. Delve till you're broke...and then delve some more...