A potentially stupid question from a newbie

[bigpoppapuff]

hey...i forgot that i welcomed you in this thread and welcomed you in your welcome thread...forget one of the welcomes,okay??.....

[Monk]

This thread has actually been useful to me as well. Not that I forget what I like (right now) usually, but from a Journal standpoint. I think it is a great idea... a bit like winetastings. I have always enjoyed a nice smoke, but slowly I am working towards becoming more of an "officionado" on cigars and a journal really seems like a good tool.

I must admit I know little about "wrappers, binders, fillers" etc. as bigpoppapuff mentioned... what would you guys suggest would be a good way to learn more. I have seen some nice looking cigar related books. Any suggestions?

Cheers

-W.

[NullSmurf]

This thread has actually been useful to me as well. Not that I forget what I like (right now) usually, but from a Journal standpoint. I think it is a great idea... a bit like winetastings. I have always enjoyed a nice smoke, but slowly I am working towards becoming more of an "officionado" on cigars and a journal really seems like a good tool.

I must admit I know little about "wrappers, binders, fillers" etc. as bigpoppapuff mentioned... what would you guys suggest would be a good way to learn more. I have seen some nice looking cigar related books. Any suggestions?

Cheers

-W.

I'm also relatively new to cigars. I use the journal, but also have trouble keeping the MANY different cigars straight. I bought Avery labels, #8163 I think, and use Label Maker Plus to record exactly what the stick is. I record the Mfr, date of purchase, price, ring and length, shape, and anything else I can cram into 1/2" by 2" label. I tried to maintain an inventory for a short time, but that got to be a bit too anal.

For the nekkid sticks, I use blank bands sent me by a Brother - they don't adhere to the cigar. (By the way, I'll do the group buy if you'll turn me on to the source )

[Newfie]

Hey Smurf.

Here's a link to the bands your Bro may have passed on to you:

Click Here!

This is probably exactly what you are looking for. A few other goodies on this page too.

[golfgar]

The name of the particular cigar is most always on the box. I use http://www.vaagan.com/cigarbriefcase/ this software, not too hard to manage and it's free.

[illilli]

The name of the particular cigar is most always on the box. I use http://www.vaagan.com/cigarbriefcase/ this software, not too hard to manage and it's free.

That software looks exactly like what I've been looking for! While I have an excellent memory and can practically tell you every cigar I have in my humidor, I can' remember when I purchased them or from where I got them. This cigarbriefcase looks promising. I'll download it when I get home from work today and give it a try!

[Monk]

Wow, cool! Software solution for the techno-geek smokers amongst us. Cool link, Thx for posting!

-W.

[NullSmurf]

Hey Smurf.

Here's a link to the bands your Bro may have passed on to you:

Click Here!

This is probably exactly what you are looking for. A few other goodies on this page too.

Thanks. I was already aware of Viper's bands. I currenly have a short supply of self adhesive bands that are more of a cigar band shape with a badge area in the middle. I have a bead purchase on the horizon, so I might throw those in as well.