The best cigar that you smoked in 2011 was ...

[ashauler]

Yes, well put. It was a really bad year though, to the point where I'd feel I didn't 'deserve' a nice stick. Plus I don't have many super premiums, so I save them to make occasions extra special. Like I said, what you are doing and who you are with can make the experience. You can have a memorable smoke with an average stick experiencing a great moment, but I don't think a great stick can elevate a terrible moment.

That being said, I admire your optimism. I think I'll light up an Opus this afternoon.

Cheers, to another day above ground.

Well, I think I can relate rather well to a shitty 2011; 2012 isn't exactly looking like a "banner year" either. What I've come to learn is that all we have is the here and the now....nothing else is guaranteed. A fantastic stick at the end of the day does indeed, for me, elevate a shitty situation to at a minimum a bearable situation.

[victory01]

Well, I think I can relate rather well to a shitty 2011; 2012 isn't exactly looking like a "banner year" either. What I've come to learn is that all we have is the here and the now....nothing else is guaranteed. A fantastic stick at the end of the day does indeed, for me, elevate a shitty situation to at a minimum a bearable situation.

I opened my coolidor and saw the Padron 1964 you gave me and thought it would be fitting.

....and wow! Such a well balanced, smooth stick, and with no 'break in' period. Amazing from start to finish. My first Padron and won't be my last. Thanks again for the stick and the inspiring words. I'll try not to deprive myself this year. hehe

[ashauler]

I opened my coolidor and saw the Padron 1964 you gave me and thought it would be fitting.

....and wow! Such a well balanced, smooth stick, and with no 'break in' period. Amazing from start to finish. My first Padron and won't be my last. Thanks again for the stick and the inspiring words. I'll try not to deprive myself this year. hehe

What? You must have me confused with another brother on the board......giving away padron's just doesn't sound like me. Nice choice though!!