Another Introduction: Another Floridian

**SandPiper** · 03-23-2007, 08:13 PM

I posted most of this info in a different thread (see Scuba thread), but thought I’d make an “official” introduction in case anyone’s interested. I hope this is an appropriate place to post an intro. I’m another Floridian (I’ve noticed several others around here…been lurking for a while). I transplanted from East TN to the Central Florida Gulf Coast (Spring Hill/Weekiwachee area) a little over seven years ago. I do travel the entire state for work, covering Florida City to well into the panhandle.

I have just recently been returning to cigar smoking after a several-year hiatus in which I’ve been pretty much dedicated to pipesmoking. I have still enjoyed the occasional cigar because several of the guys I hang out with are predominantly cigar smokers. Since I’ve been away from cigars for a while, I’m at ground zero newbie-hood. Hopefully that will change by gleaning the info around here. If “newbie” were the worst thing I had ever been called, I’d be in good shape

, so I’m not too proud to admit it… In any event, I still love my pipes, but wanted to focus on cigars for a while...the pipe and pipe tobacco stashes are in good shape. I'll put up a pic of my tobacco cellar some time. If you are not familiar with pipes at all, don't think of the fruity, sweet aromatics that most people are familiar with. The natural (non-flavored) english/virginia blends are more akin (albeit different) to cigar smoking, and age beautifully in the tin. So, I've accumulated a few decades worth in my stash.

Anyway, that’s enough about me for now. This has grown much too long. Looking forward to learning what I can.

**Cabaiguan Juan** · 03-26-2007, 08:33 AM

Welcome. I like the Buffett ref. in your sig.

**ashauler** · 03-26-2007, 09:03 AM

Welcome from Kansas.

**chefchris** · 03-26-2007, 09:03 AM

welcome from the durty south.

**stjohnroe** · 03-26-2007, 09:29 AM

Welcome from the UK

**borovy3488** · 03-26-2007, 10:43 AM

Welcome from Mid. Tenn.!! Where in East TN did you live? I'm from Maryville.
Enjoy the boards!

-Wayne

**597** · 03-26-2007, 11:30 AM

Welcome from Maryland.

**guado** · 03-26-2007, 11:48 AM

I said hi when you did your intro in the other thread but again I will say Hi! I am sure we will end up smoking somewhere.

**SandPiper** · 03-26-2007, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Cabaiguan Juan

Welcome. I like the Buffett ref. in your sig.

My wife and I were parrotheads for several years. That, like the scuba diving mentioned in the other thread, has dwindled since we began to have kids

We still like the music, but don't get around to shows much any more.

Originally Posted by borovy3488

Welcome from Mid. Tenn.!! Where in East TN did you live? I'm from Maryville.

I was from Strawberry Plains. Since nobody ever knows where that is, I just tell folks Knoxville. It's actually between Knoxville and Sevierville. I know the Maryville area well. My family is still in East TN, so I make it back to God's Country a few times per year.

Originally Posted by guado

I am sure we will end up smoking somewhere.

Absolutely...where's this shop you've been talking about building a new smoking room? As I mentioned, I cover the state for work; however, my office is in St. Pete, so I spend a fair amount of time around St. Pete/Tampa.

Thanks, everyone, for the welcome!

john51277 · 03-26-2007, 12:30 PM

Welcome from Central Florida. Just north or Orlando!!

**guado** · 03-26-2007, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by SandPiper

My wife and I were parrotheads for several years. That, like the scuba diving mentioned in the other thread, has dwindled since we began to have kids

We still like the music, but don't get around to shows much any more.

I was from Strawberry Plains. Since nobody ever knows where that is, I just tell folks Knoxville. It's actually between Knoxville and Sevierville. I know the Maryville area well. My family is still in East TN, so I make it back to God's Country a few times per year.

Absolutely...where's this shop you've been talking about building a new smoking room? As I mentioned, I cover the state for work; however, my office is in St. Pete, so I spend a fair amount of time around St. Pete/Tampa.

Thanks, everyone, for the welcome!

Tampa Humidor off of busch blvd

**SandPiper** · 03-26-2007, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by guado

Tampa Humidor off of busch blvd

I just bought a humidor (The Geneve) from them about 2 weeks ago. Chances are, we'll run into each other there...I liked them, as well. Super friendly folks, and more than willing to answer all the questions I had. Good to deal with.

**jiaguy** · 03-26-2007, 04:03 PM

welcome from Michigan

**Kass** · 03-26-2007, 04:06 PM

Welcome from Canada!

**boomshay** · 03-26-2007, 04:06 PM

welcome to the boards from iowa

**Cabaiguan Juan** · 03-26-2007, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by SandPiper

My wife and I were parrotheads for several years. That, like the scuba diving mentioned in the other thread, has dwindled since we began to have kids

We still like the music, but don't get around to shows much any more.

Its hard enough to get tickets for his shows, still the best concert I've been too was one of his, terrible seats but it was still awesome.

**JokerZ** · 03-26-2007, 08:24 PM

Welcome to the boards from down under!

**Monk** · 03-27-2007, 07:08 AM

Another welcome from Canada!

-W.

**pub spears** · 03-28-2007, 07:15 PM

Welcome from SC. If you enjoy pipes you might like the website of one of the local shops. They also sell cigars(nice retail prices), but pipes are thier mainstay. $$$ Pipes too. I hear pipe collectors go in there and drop $10-20k pretty easy. www.smokingpipes.com