near death experience... cigar recommendations??

BigT06
BigT06 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,899
I wanna start by saying thank God. Seriously.

yesterday, while driving to visit my parents, on I20, my car hydroplained... I was in a flow of traffic, and my only safe move for those around me was to point it towards the median and ride it out. Well it went completely sideways and drifted through the entire median, only stopping about 6 feet short of the oncoming traffic lane ( I litterally went across the whole grassy median), and the next vehicle coming was a transfer truck!

well, I can say without doubt, that even though I was in the driver's seat, God was steering the car. It came to a stop short of their lane, and the transfer truck was able to get by me without issue.

there's about 20 way that crash could've been fatal, but I walked away without a scratch, and no major damage to the car.



NOW, I need to know... what kind of cigar do I smoke at a time like this?
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  • Krieg
    Krieg Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,068
    Glad you made it buddy, as for a cigar? I'd say put down cigar and go hug the family ;)
  • greg2648
    greg2648 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,422
    I would ask the Angel sitting on your shoulder, what cigar he wanted. I am glad you are OK.
  • BigT06
    BigT06 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,899
    Krieg:
    Glad you made it buddy, as for a cigar? I'd say put down cigar and go hug the family ;)
    Trust me, that was the very first thing I did!
  • granneja
    granneja Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 382
    Glad to hear you are alright Big T. I have had one of those close calls before. Someone was watching out for you!!!
  • Marker
    Marker Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,524
    Glad you are ok. A little scary there. I would go with an Oliva V. Relaxing and won't fail you when you just want to sit and not worry about the cigar.
  • Heavy
    Heavy Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,590
    Wow - scary $hit right there. Glad you're OK bro. I'd go with a Diesel unlimited or something that would pack a punch. Or maybe a RP The Edge would be appropriate since you just saw 'the edge' - plus it will pack a punch too!
  • RCY Cigars
    RCY Cigars Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,346
    Krieg:
    Glad you made it buddy, as for a cigar? I'd say put down cigar and go hug the family ;)


    +1 Glad your okay.
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    Hey, Big T now knock that *** off,,you still gotta lot cigars to try. I know you werent able to get your Nascar in this weekend cause of the rain and all but no reason for you to start terrorizing the commuters. ;O).. Well Krieg hit the important stuff,so afer that, I would say that the Oliva V is a good choice.. Otherwise I'd say a Cain Daytona!!!!
    EM Auto racing
  • dbeckom
    dbeckom Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,807
    WOW! I'm glad you're ok! I say have two cigars after that ride...a Diesel and an Oliva V
  • stephen_hannibal
    stephen_hannibal Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,317
    Glad you're alive dude.

  • kaelaria
    kaelaria Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 572
    Now we know who NOT to drive with!! lol
  • ltherron
    ltherron Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 60
    Glad you ok, I would go with a stiff drink and something with a punch.
  • amz1301
    amz1301 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,287
    Glad you're ok man. Had a near death experience on an ATV in Mexico, flipped it on a dune in the desert. Took me a couple months to get my head straight after that. After you hug the wife and kids I say Tequila and an Armada.
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    amz1301:
    Glad you're ok man. Had a near death experience on an ATV in Mexico, flipped it on a dune in the desert. Took me a couple months to get my head straight after that. After you hug the wife and kids I say Tequila and an Armada.
    That sounds like a dynamite combo Andrew!
  • james40
    james40 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,450
    Dude, I did the same thing when I was 18 in Georgia. I slid sideways all the way across too and landed the same way you did. It was very scary. My advice - smoke em all. Glad you're okay man.
  • JonathanE
    JonathanE Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 401
    Hydroplaning is no joke and that's a fact! I'm glad you made it alright and it's a great bonus that the car did too.

    1) Conjugate w/ the wife
    2) Kiss your babies
    3) Smoke a perfecto

  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,530
    Glad you came out allright there brother. You were definitely being looked out for. After hugging and loving the family I'd say definitely something with some punch.
  • jlmarta
    jlmarta Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,440
    JonathanE:
    Hydroplaning is no joke and that's a fact! I'm glad you made it alright and it's a great bonus that the car did too.

    1) Conjugate w/ the wife
    2) Kiss your babies
    3) Smoke a perfecto



    And a big +1 to what JDE said.
  • boydmcgowan
    boydmcgowan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,101
    greg2648:
    I would ask the Angel sitting on your shoulder, what cigar he wanted. I am glad you are OK.
    hahaha good call greg, a big +1 to this suggestion. So, my vote is close your eyes stick your hand in the humi and someke whatever to end up with.

    Glad your ok though Big T.
  • boydmcgowan
    boydmcgowan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,101
    The Kid:
    Hey, Big T now knock that *** off,,you still gotta lot cigars to try. I know you werent able to get your Nascar in this weekend cause of the rain and all but no reason for you to start terrorizing the commuters. ;O).. Well Krieg hit the important stuff,so afer that, I would say that the Oliva V is a good choice.. Otherwise I'd say a Cain Daytona!!!!
    Cain Daytona . . . LOL
  • Ken Light
    Ken Light Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,524
    Surprised no one said Ave Maria yet...
  • smoke em if you got em
    smoke em if you got em Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,119
    Glad to hear you are safe brother. If you choose to smoke a cigar, make sure you just reflect on all the things you are thankful for and enjoy every moment of it.
  • docbp87
    docbp87 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,521
    Smoke one you have been holding on to for a special occasion... you never know when your time is up, so take advantage of the time you have, and smoke a good one!
  • jr_p951
    jr_p951 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,121
    +1! I love both of these!
  • fla-gypsy
    fla-gypsy Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,023
    The bset one you have, it was nearly your last!
  • Lasabar
    Lasabar Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,457
    Glad you are okay!
  • JudoChinX
    JudoChinX Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 775
    Phew. Glad to hear you're alright man. The thought of traffic accidents scare me.
  • ENFIDL
    ENFIDL Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,836
    WOAH! That's crazy man, glad to hear you made it out unscathed!
  • rwheelwright
    rwheelwright Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,294
    Whatever your favorite cigar is or something you are waiting to smoke for a special occassion, this IS the occassion!
  • BigT06
    BigT06 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,899
    I decided to go with the oldest MoW Ruination I had, and followed that up with a Cohiba Siglo IV I had been given a few years back.

    Thanks for all the kind words, guys. This truly is the best forum I've ever seen.