First Timer

[dHUTCH]

This is my first time on the board and I thought I'd introduce myself. Name's David, I'm a newbie out of Brenham, Texas. I recently had myself a cigar at a little get together with some friends. It was nothing special just a 4 or 5 dollar smoke we picked up at the grocery store while we were getting some food for a BBQ. I was intrirqued right off the bat at the taste and superiorty to the cheap brand stuff(swisher sweets, black and milds etc.). So I hopped on the internet and did some searching and reading and ultimately ended up over at CI. I figured since I didnt know what I liked or what was a good cigar I would try one of their samplers. I ended up with the sampler that includes 1 each of:
- 5 Vegas Corona (5.5"x44)
- CAO Gold Robusto (5.0"x50)
- Felipe Dominicana 'C' (5.8"x46)
- Fonseca Connecticut 5-50 (5.0"x50)
- Gurkha Expedition Toro (6.0"x50)
- Indian Tabac SF Toro Maduro (6.0"x52)
- Perdomo Reserve La Tradicion Cameroon 'V' (6.7"x56)
- Reserva Maxima Corona by Puros Indios (6.5"x46)

The package looked like it had a wide variety of cigars with a varrying tastes. While I was at it I went ahead and picked up a cheap $20 humidor. I believe it was the cigar jar humidor that holds something like 25 cigars. I figured the price and size was good enough since I'm just getting into the scene.

My package should arrive next week on the 22nd. I was wondering what I should do from there. I know from reading the humidor will need to be "prepped" for the cigars. What do yal recomend I use to get the humidor up to the correct humidity, and how long should I wait til I put the cigars into the container. And my final question, while the humidor is being setup, what should I keep the cigars in so they do not dry out. Since I live in Texas, the AC is always on, if it wasnt we'd all be dead from the heat so, my house is always between the temperatures of 73-76 degrees F.

Comments and suggestions for this newbie are greatly appreciated and I hope my stay on the board will be a long one!

[Roham]

I don't think a cigar jar needs much prepping. I would just add some distilled water to the humidification device that it comes with then throw your cigars in along with it and you should be good to go

There's a couple cigars in that list I have tried, and enjoyed. I think it was a great choice to get you started, you can experience a few different brands. One thing I hear is that if you smoke a stick and dislike it, always allow the company another chance before you just decide you don't like their cigars, the flavors can change from batch to batch, or you could of just gotten a badly rolled or bunched cigar.

Oh, and welcome to the board!!! I know you will enjoy the humor this bunch has to offer, as well as the information!

[Jonsey5484]

Listen to Roham, buy Distilled Water and fill the humidifier. The temp. inside your house sounds just about right to store cigars. You don't want to store them somewhere any hotter than that. Also, make sure and let the cigars sit in the humidor a few days before smoking them. Because they were out of a humidor for a few days when they were being shipped, you will need to bring the humidity back up in them. Enjoy!

[jaewing]

I don't think a cigar jar needs much prepping. I would just add some distilled water to the humidification device that it comes with then throw your cigars in along with it and you should be good to go

There's a couple cigars in that list I have tried, and enjoyed. I think it was a great choice to get you started, you can experience a few different brands. One thing I hear is that if you smoke a stick and dislike it, always allow the company another chance before you just decide you don't like their cigars, the flavors can change from batch to batch, or you could of just gotten a badly rolled or bunched cigar.

Oh, and welcome to the board!!! I know you will enjoy the humor this bunch has to offer, as well as the information!

DITTO that. All good advice.

Welcome to CS.

[labmonkey]

Another Texas boy! welcome to the group.

Brenham, Texas....isn't that home of Bluebell Icecream?

[dHUTCH]

Another Texas boy! welcome to the group.

Brenham, Texas....isn't that home of Bluebell Icecream?

Yes.....yes it is. Only thing this town is known for lol. Thank god I was born and raised in Houston!

[rpb67]

From one newbie to another welcome brother. Welcome !

[hex1848]

Another Texas boy! welcome to the group.

Brenham, Texas....isn't that home of Bluebell Icecream?

mmmm Homemade Vanilla... I cant get enough of the stuff.. granted it does nothing for my girlish figure....

[Lopaka]

Welcome to the board!