I've been reading the posts for the past couple of weeks, and just joined. I've been smoking cigars seriously now since probably Thanksgiving of this past year. The B & M here in central Oregon has done a great job educating me, but from the looks of prices online, it's a bit expensive. I have found cigarbid, but don't want to waste money on crap.

Unlike another new member to this forum that has posted, I have I think 6 cigars now in my humidor. Thanks for all of the great advice on getting that set up! It looks like there is a great group here.

Of all the cigars I've smoked in the last 4-5 months, I have enjoyed Padron 4000 Maduro Rocky Patel Sun Grown Toros, and Partagas Black Label Piramides probably the best. I'm new. I know it. I keep a "little black book" about each new cigar I try. I've tried low-ends, and high end cigars, just trying to get a feel of what I like.

I also enjoy reading, wood working, travelling, playing chess, and baking. In addition to picking up the cigar hobby, i am starting to learn more about making cheese.

Nice to meet you all.