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[bena87]

Thanks for the great welcome. I've always hung around musicians and pilots, and have always enjoyed all the great conversation. It looks like I might have found another niche. Just to clarify,

I can't imagine what it must be like for a female in her lower 20's . !

, I'm a male. bena87 is derived from Benjamin and Andrew (my middle name). Yeah, Carbondale is great, and although I'm new to it all, I already bleed Saluki Maroon. Go DAWGS! Thanks for all the comments, and your right, I should just enjoy cigars no matter what other people think. In fact, today I had a Romeo y Juliet Reserva Real. Maybe someone could give me tips on what to look for next. I really enjoy Churchill's when I have the time, and I'm looking for something that isn't so mild.
Thanks again

[mithril]

try an Arturo Fuente 8-5-8. they are reasonably priced and taste good. they tend to be on the milder side but have good flavor.

you living on campus? i was on thompson piont.

[bena87]

Yeah, I'm living in Mae Smith, 16th Floor (Aviation Emphasis Floor). What was your major? I haven't really had time to find a cigar store around here, but I usually get my stuff from a store at home. I've heard of the Arturo Fuente's and I might try that next. Thanks

[mithril]

well i was going for mechanical engineering but that fell through. so now i'm back home going for my machining certificates.

[Bubba -NJ]

I'm a male. bena87 is derived from Benjamin and Andrew (my middle name). I in no way ment to imply that you're a female , it was just a general statement .

[bena87]

Sorry, I wasn't sure if my account name was not understood. Yet, you did make some great comments. For some reason, most people I talk to believe that cigars are only for older people, and maybe alot of that is because of George Burns, Churchill, Mark Twain, and the likes. It's unfortunate because I feel that cigars are one of life's simplest pleasures, and it seems to be a more healthy alternative to cigarettes. Not to mention that I can't stand the smell of cigarettes.

[prophetic_joe]

I'm 25 and have been smoking off and on for three years. Just got into the hobby big though in the last 4 months. Everyone I know is shocked when I tell them I smoke cigars so I understand the age thing. Screw it man if you like to smoke, smoke. I love it.

[Bubba -NJ]

Not to mention that I can't stand the smell of cigarettes.[/QUOTE]
The smell of cigarettes absolutely gag's me as well .

[Shagaroo]

Maybe someone could give me tips on what to look for next. I really enjoy Churchill's when I have the time, and I'm looking for something that isn't so mild.
Thanks again

Padron Churchill. Try the 2000 and 3000 as well. Nice sticks that never fail to satisfy. La Aroma De Cuba is a nice choice as well.

[Jonsey5484]

Welcome to the board....Cigarette smokers looking down upon cigars is one of those great mysteries of the world! Where in IL do you live?? I am from WI, near the IL Northeast border.

[bena87]

I am actually from the Quad Cities area, closer to Dekalb(NIU), but I am living at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Just recently had a big storm, and my car is stuck in a parking lot because the access road is flooded. I hope I can find a ride to my dorm!

[Jonsey5484]

That is cool....I saw that you signed up on the map. You live in the far south!!

[mithril]

You live in the far south!!

its the only place in IL that i really like.

hey ben, are you going to be at SIU in the spring? i might be planning a trip down there to visit family and it would be cool to get a mini herf going down there.

[bena87]

You live in the far south!!

Yeah, it's a six hour drive from where my parents live (Northern Illinois), but it's a really great place to live. It's also a great education, with plenty of opportunities, for very little money.

To answer mithril, yep - I'll be here in the spring, and a mini herf sounds fun.

[mithril]

i'll probably be comming down about march or april. i'll let you know when i make the plans.