Hello from Oregon

[JiveTurkey]

Hi everyone. This is the Jive Turkey from Corvallis, which is in the heart of the Willamette Valley of Oregon (and home of OSU and the Beavers for you academics and/or sports fans out there).

Got into the hobby a few months ago on a whim when I decided to stop in the local B&M on my bike commute. Looking for a relatively short smoke, I got a Partagas Black Label Pronto and another lighter-colored one. Obviously, I liked the Black Label best and have since bought a 30-pack to fill my little desktop humidor. I smoke 'em slow and get over an hour easy, especially with a glass of port or pint of stout.

I'm leaning toward the darker and stronger cigars (just like my beer and coffee). Later I want to get a bigger humidor and start adding some bigger smokes for longer sessions. Anyone have any opinions about the cigars in this maduro sampler: http://www.famous-smoke.com/famous+b...ars/item+32381

My other major hobbies are bicycle mechanics/riding and beer homebrewing/drinking. I'm the same JiveTurkey on http://www.bikeforums.net and http://www.homebrewtalk.com

Oh and I've also enjoyed my Prontos on the disc golf course--perhaps a new spin on a classic combo.

[badwhale]

Hi everyone. This is the Jive Turkey from Corvallis, which is in the heart of the Willamette Valley of Oregon (and home of OSU and the Beavers for you academics and/or sports fans out there).

Got into the hobby a few months ago on a whim when I decided to stop in the local B&M on my bike commute. Looking for a relatively short smoke, I got a Partagas Black Label Pronto and another lighter-colored one. Obviously, I liked the Black Label best and have since bought a 30-pack to fill my little desktop humidor. I smoke 'em slow and get over an hour easy, especially with a glass of port or pint of stout.

I'm leaning toward the darker and stronger cigars (just like my beer and coffee). Later I want to get a bigger humidor and start adding some bigger smokes for longer sessions. Anyone have any opinions about the cigars in this maduro sampler: http://www.famous-smoke.com/famous+b...ars/item+32381

My other major hobbies are bicycle mechanics/riding and beer homebrewing/drinking. I'm the same JiveTurkey on http://www.bikeforums.net and http://www.homebrewtalk.com

Oh and I've also enjoyed my Prontos on the disc golf course--perhaps a new spin on a classic combo.

Love the screen name...

Welcome from Bitterville.

Out of that sampler, I like the Padron, Cuvee & CAO Brazillia...I'm not a big fan of the RP Olde World Reserve. The rest, I haven't tried yet.

Will

[ndv21]

Welcome from The Republic of Texas

[Mangyrat]

Welcome from South Carolina

[WinstonSpencer]

Good introduction. Makes me want some Pinot noir. Welcome.

[ashauler]

Welcome to the board.

[denver24]

Welcome from CO.

[TravPSU]

Welcome to the board. I'm a fan of maduros as well as port wine and stout beer. They go well together.

My favorite maduros are Oliva Serie G or O maduros. I recommend you give them a try.

[buzz]

Welcome from AZ. That Famous sampler isn't bad - but you might want to consider doing the Newbie Sampler and requesting maduro / full strength sticks - I think it is a better deal, plus you'll get a trade on this site under your belt.

Newbie Sampler: http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/...mpler-Thread-V

-Buzz

[Paddy]

Welcome from MA.

[JiveTurkey]

Thanks for the welcome, folks.

Welcome from AZ. That Famous sampler isn't bad - but you might want to consider doing the Newbie Sampler and requesting maduro / full strength sticks - I think it is a better deal, plus you'll get a trade on this site under your belt.

Newbie Sampler: http://www.cigarsmokers.com/threads/...mpler-Thread-V

-Buzz

Thanks for the tip. I saw the link in another into thread and was considering it. I'll keep the sampler thread handy; perhaps later down the road when I get a bigger humidor.

[Irish79]

Thanks for the tip. I saw the link in another into thread and was considering it. I'll keep the sampler thread handy; perhaps later down the road when I get a coolidor.

Fixed that for ya. Welcome from Pennsylvania.

[mrtr33]

Welcome from NW Louisiana. We moved from Bend about a year and a half ago. Loved it up there.

Of that selection - I'd go with the Padron. But go the newbie sampler route - you won't be disappointed.

[TachyCoventry]

Welcome from hot and sunny Florida!

The newb sampler is the way to go but make sure that you have room in your humidor for at least 20 sticks. The people on this forum are extremely generous!

[nhcigarfan]

Welcome

[EGeekBMe]

Welcome to the boards from AZ!

[Roger]

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

[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.