New Smoker from GA

**SkinnyDan** · 01-12-2007, 07:56 AM

Hello everyone I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Dan, I'm 26, I live in central Georgia, and I'm a computer support contractor working for the DOJ at the local Air Force Base. I'm just getting into the cigar scene, and know very little about them currently, but I hope to change that. I have already learned a good deal by lurking here and reading. Up until recently I never really smoked any cigars, the exception being when I was in highschool a number of years ago and me and my friends would smoke Swishers to look "cool".

So far I think I may have started down what many would consider the wrong path in cigar smoking. As it currently stands the only cigars I have really smoked have been ACID cigars that my dad gave me, he has been smoking cigars and pipes for 30+ years and they are his favorite type by far. But I would like to broaden my horizons so any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

**Dickson** · 01-12-2007, 08:23 AM

Welcome from CT.

Smoke everything you can get your hands on and stick with what "you" enjoy. Screw what other's think about what you smoke.

P.S. You came to the right place. We have a good group of guys/gals here.

**ashauler** · 01-12-2007, 08:58 AM

Welcome from Kansas.......yep, smoke what you like and like what you smoke is a good mantra !! Use the search and read up, lots of fantastic b/sotl's here that give their suggestions and advice freely!!

**sprangalang** · 01-12-2007, 09:46 AM

Yeah welcome to the forum. Don't let the reaction to the occasional A-hat put you off. The folks here are good.

**Cabaiguan Juan** · 01-12-2007, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by sprangalang

Yeah welcome to the forum. Don't let the reaction to the occasional A-hat put you off. The folks here are good.

Ditto

**CgarDan** · 01-12-2007, 12:17 PM

Welcome from NYC

The best advice I can give you on cigars is TRY NEW ONES you never know the next one you smoke might just become your favorite

**Sporadic Metonomy** · 01-12-2007, 12:25 PM

Welcome from Chattanooga, TN.

It's nice to see the south duly represented.

Sean

**chefchris** · 01-12-2007, 12:27 PM

Welcome from MS.

**nhcigarfan** · 01-12-2007, 12:32 PM

Yep, smoking what you like is all that matters. Personally, don't much care for the acids I've tried, but then I've only tried two, the nasty and blonde.

As experience grows your pallete will develop and/or change so it's best to keep an open mind.

Welcome from NH

**Shagaroo** · 01-12-2007, 12:39 PM

Welcome, from above the gnat line in Ga.

Some good ones to try for new guys is Padron 2000 and 3000, Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real, Saint Luis Rey and La Aroma De Cuba. Nice, mild sticks with good tobacco flavor.