Introduction

**randomhero** · 01-13-2007, 03:40 AM

Hey guys. I registered a couple months back, but I'm finally get around to posting. I really enjoy the site, but I've read alot of drama so I'll do my best to keep out of all that jazz.

I'm an 18 year old college student with no money and few cigars. If it weren't for y'all I'd probably be smoking "Macanoodles" right now and using a 25 cent butane lighter to smoke my flavored cigars.

I'll admit, I still don't have much taste. Like I said I'm poor so to fullfill my budget I've latched on to the Drew Estates line. I've also enjoyed the Rocky Patel Old World Reserves on occasion, but I've noticed y'all aren't big fans of those for the $12 price tag they carry.

Try and be easy on me. I'll do my best to add something possitive to the forum. I know y'all have already helped me out seasoning my new 50 count humidor my girlfriend just got for me, and also that humidor/8 count cigar pack for $15 from CigarsInternational.

Mark

**boomshay** · 01-13-2007, 03:54 AM

hi mark, welcome to the board from Iowa, i'm also 18 but still a senior in highschool, what college do you go to?

i'm going to iowa state u. next year

**Lopaka** · 01-13-2007, 03:57 AM

Welcome to CSmokers from the Lone Star State!

**WOXOF** · 01-13-2007, 04:00 AM

Thanks for the intro, welcome from MS.

**Fro-nig** · 01-13-2007, 05:52 AM

hey welcome from CT

i am very surprised that there are a lot of young cigar smokers, 18-24. when i first started smoking i felt like i was doing something that i needed to wait to do until i was in my 70's. sorry but cigars just cry out "old man smokes". so what can i say, i guess i am an old man! (i am 23)

**Dickson** · 01-13-2007, 06:32 AM

Welcome from CT X2. La Vieja Habana is a good line.

**chefchris** · 01-13-2007, 12:47 PM

Welcome from MS. And you're not alone I'm 22 and a half.

**Sporadic Metonomy** · 01-13-2007, 12:48 PM

Welcome from TN!

The folks here are amazing; a veritable treasure-trove of information. You're lucky to have stumbled across it.

Yeah, I noticed the lower age demographic of a lot the smokers here too (I'm also 23). What brought me to cigars was about 50% the actual cigars and 50% the effort it takes to really enjoy the experience. I love all the little nuances about the lifestyle: the collecting, the history behind the different brand names, the upkeep of a humidor and, of course, the sharing of a good smoke with friends. True, we're young, but maybe we're wise beyond our years? Or maybe I'm an asshole?

Cheers,
Sean

**randomhero** · 01-13-2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by boomshay

hi mark, welcome to the board from Iowa, i'm also 18 but still a senior in highschool, what college do you go to?

i'm going to iowa state u. next year

Well I had the grades to get into anywhere I wanted pretty much, but I decided to pursure a baseball scholarship to a junior college. I'm playing at Cisco Junior College which no one has ever heard of and the environment isn't real great. I'll either be transfering to UT or Texas A&M next year. Not to sound like a prick, but some where were I'll actually have a challenge and the environment is better

Originally Posted by Dickson

Welcome from CT X2. La Vieja Habana is a good line.

Wow, I had to go check back my posts to see if I said anything about La Vieja Habanas(I don't think I did). I bought 5 a while back for like $1.50 each and the are really a great cigar perhaps one of my favorite. I used to take one with me when I went fishing and I really enjoyed them and their price tag. It's too bad they are discountinued and they're hard to find now.

Thanks guys for the welcome. I'll try not to be too much of a stranger around here

**cls515** · 01-13-2007, 01:40 PM

Welcome to the boards. Hook em.

**basil** · 01-13-2007, 04:50 PM

I know where Cisco JC is. I'm up and down I20 all the time. Good luck there, and hope you get x-ferred like you want. Sounds like you already live in Texas - what part?

Welcome from West Texas.

**randomhero** · 01-13-2007, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by basil

I know where Cisco JC is. I'm up and down I20 all the time. Good luck there, and hope you get x-ferred like you want. Sounds like you already live in Texas - what part?

Welcome from West Texas.

I actually live in Austin, TX but like i said I go to school in Cisco which is 3 hours north of me and then I drive 2.5 hours further north to Oklahoma so I can see my girlfriend who goes to Cameron University. She also lives in Austin too.

I lucked out that Austin(home town), Abilene(45 minutes away), and Lawton(girlfriend's college) all have very nice cigar shops with full walk in humidors. Austin definantly has the nicest one though(Habana House)

**basil** · 01-13-2007, 07:10 PM

Cool. What is the store in Abilene?

**randomhero** · 01-13-2007, 08:48 PM

It's called The Leaf. It's an older looking place. You can actually see pics of it online. Just do a search for The Leaf in Abilene. That's how I found out about it.

420seth · 01-13-2007, 10:40 PM

Welcome. I hope you enjoy yourself. later..........

**Lopaka** · 01-13-2007, 10:50 PM

There are a few of us that live in TX....

Maybe we need to get a mini herf organized

420seth · 01-13-2007, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by Lopaka

There are a few of us that live in TX....

Maybe we need to get a mini herf organized

Didn't god bless texas? I have not been down there. But i hear it is deadly. Hope to see ya'all soon.

**FunkyCold5** · 01-14-2007, 01:01 AM

Welcome from VA. If everyone is complaining of being young between 18-24, then I must be centuries old @ 27! Jeez. Can't even stay pass 130am anymore. Hmm, it's 1am now, I better hit they hay soon or else I'll pass out on my keyboarddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

**basil** · 01-14-2007, 02:53 AM

Originally Posted by Lopaka

There are a few of us that live in TX....

Maybe we need to get a mini herf organized

Not a bad idea!

A centrally located place - Bend State Park might work. There are privately owned propeties adjacent that have cabins for rent, etc. These are old fishing camps that have been modernized (as is the state park). Ya'll check it out and see what you think. Any where is good - this is just an idea.