I agree with hefty. Apologize to the board and start a clean slate. Think before you post, search before you post, and I guarantee you'll get the best out of this hobby. But definitely smoke cigars since nobody can tell you what you'll like.

Think of these 2 things:

1. It takes a bigger man to admit they made a mistake and apologize for it.
2. You'll get out of this place as much as you put into it.