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  • Bubba3650Bubba3650 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 84
    Thank you for posting the list! This came in very handy
  • brettdub33brettdub33 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 56
    Welcome to the wonderful world of cigars! I have been at this for a while but am new to this site and it is great to see newcomers of the "stick"... the best advise I have ever recieved is what one person likes to toast another may hate. So in the beginig stages of cigar smoking you may find that your pallet will become distinct. and you will learn to dectect the subtle nuances of every cigar you try. So for now, "sample sample sample". Cigars are like wine there are a lot of diferent ones and the best way to find your favorites is to try a lot of them. Oh and just remember to be patient, smoking a cigar is NOT a race to the finish it is a marathon. so kick back, take it slow and enjoy... and although the A. fuente Opus X fuente fuente is my fave, doesn't mean you will like it, and just cause a cigar is expensive doesn't mean it will be good. there are a lot of inexpensive smokes out there that are top notch! That brings us back to SAMPLE! Another thing I remember starting out is smoking cigars is not like smoking cigarettes. I remember smoking 4 or 5 cigars in a day and all I succeded in doing was killing my tastebuds :-) Another thing I see in this new cigar boom is alot of newbies are starting with "ACID" smokes. Although they can be a treat they are not a cigar. But who am I to tell you what you should or should not smoke, if you like flavored smokes then more power to ya. Flavored cigars are a great change of pace and can realy round out a good meal if you need some dessert. And watch ou,t cause you may find some cigar snobs out there and dont let them tell you what you should or should not smoke, your taste is your own and you should keep it that way. Cigar opinions are like religious opinions dont force them on me and I wont force them on you. My last piece of advise is "have fun and enjoy" because collecting and smoking can be addictive... No pun intended.
  • asianbiker8asianbiker8 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 551
    brettdub33:
    Welcome to the wonderful world of cigars! I have been at this for a while but am new to this site and it is great to see newcomers of the "stick"... the best advise I have ever recieved is what one person likes to toast another may hate. So in the beginig stages of cigar smoking you may find that your pallet will become distinct. and you will learn to dectect the subtle nuances of every cigar you try. So for now, "sample sample sample". Cigars are like wine there are a lot of diferent ones and the best way to find your favorites is to try a lot of them. Oh and just remember to be patient, smoking a cigar is NOT a race to the finish it is a marathon. so kick back, take it slow and enjoy... and although the A. fuente Opus X fuente fuente is my fave, doesn't mean you will like it, and just cause a cigar is expensive doesn't mean it will be good. there are a lot of inexpensive smokes out there that are top notch! That brings us back to SAMPLE! Another thing I remember starting out is smoking cigars is not like smoking cigarettes. I remember smoking 4 or 5 cigars in a day and all I succeded in doing was killing my tastebuds :-) Another thing I see in this new cigar boom is alot of newbies are starting with "ACID" smokes. Although they can be a treat they are not a cigar. But who am I to tell you what you should or should not smoke, if you like flavored smokes then more power to ya. Flavored cigars are a great change of pace and can realy round out a good meal if you need some dessert. And watch ou,t cause you may find some cigar snobs out there and dont let them tell you what you should or should not smoke, your taste is your own and you should keep it that way. Cigar opinions are like religious opinions dont force them on me and I wont force them on you. My last piece of advise is "have fun and enjoy" because collecting and smoking can be addictive... No pun intended.
    Ok, not to raise a fuss, but how is an Acid stick, not a cigar? It's an infused cigar, not a big flavored cigarette.
  • brettdub33brettdub33 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 56
    asianbiker8:
    brettdub33:
    Welcome to the wonderful world of cigars! I have been at this for a while but am new to this site and it is great to see newcomers of the "stick"... the best advise I have ever recieved is what one person likes to toast another may hate. So in the beginig stages of cigar smoking you may find that your pallet will become distinct. and you will learn to dectect the subtle nuances of every cigar you try. So for now, "sample sample sample". Cigars are like wine there are a lot of diferent ones and the best way to find your favorites is to try a lot of them. Oh and just remember to be patient, smoking a cigar is NOT a race to the finish it is a marathon. so kick back, take it slow and enjoy... and although the A. fuente Opus X fuente fuente is my fave, doesn't mean you will like it, and just cause a cigar is expensive doesn't mean it will be good. there are a lot of inexpensive smokes out there that are top notch! That brings us back to SAMPLE! Another thing I remember starting out is smoking cigars is not like smoking cigarettes. I remember smoking 4 or 5 cigars in a day and all I succeded in doing was killing my tastebuds :-) Another thing I see in this new cigar boom is alot of newbies are starting with "ACID" smokes. Although they can be a treat they are not a cigar. But who am I to tell you what you should or should not smoke, if you like flavored smokes then more power to ya. Flavored cigars are a great change of pace and can realy round out a good meal if you need some dessert. And watch ou,t cause you may find some cigar snobs out there and dont let them tell you what you should or should not smoke, your taste is your own and you should keep it that way. Cigar opinions are like religious opinions dont force them on me and I wont force them on you. My last piece of advise is "have fun and enjoy" because collecting and smoking can be addictive... No pun intended.
    Ok, not to raise a fuss, but how is an Acid stick, not a cigar? It's an infused cigar, not a big flavored cigarette.
    You're Wright it is made with premium tobaco I just find the infusion prosses takes away form the natural tobaco flavors... and dont get me wrong I love my ACIDS and the Natural by Drew Estates Dark angel and the Jucy Lucy. but maybe it was a litle harsh to say it is not a cigar... I should have said it is in a class all its own.
  • The SniperThe Sniper Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,910
  • djbeeniedjbeenie Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 469
    I have one to add, don't smoke a cigar halfway and let it go out and put it back in your humi. I have seen someone do this.
  • MVW67MVW67 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,447
  • The SniperThe Sniper Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,910
  • IrishAJIrishAJ Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 135
    You forgot about the SOTL=Sisters Of The Leaf
  • The SniperThe Sniper Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,910
  • kaspera79kaspera79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,144
    Yeah, usually we scare them away by now. She must have had brothers in the house growing up, and is used to bad behavior ( burp..scratch)
  • MVW67MVW67 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,447
  • RBeckomRBeckom Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,099
    Bump. This thread needs to remain front page.
  • The SniperThe Sniper Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,910
  • DirewolfDirewolf Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,493
    Date your sticks as you get them don't wait to do 50+ (damn hand cramp)
  • SalemSalem Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 717
    This is great Sniper!!
  • MVW67MVW67 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,447
    Direwolf:
    Date your sticks as you get them don't wait to do 50+ (damn hand cramp)
    Found this out the hard way!!! Date as soon as I receive, or name and date with who from with I trade:-)
  • kuzi16kuzi16 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 14,471
    MVW67:
    Direwolf:
    Date your sticks as you get them don't wait to do 50+ (damn hand cramp)
    Found this out the hard way!!! Date as soon as I receive, or name and date with who from with I trade:-)
    ive been dating since i got a humidor. i started adding names a little over a year ago.
  • MVW67MVW67 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,447
    kuzi16:
    MVW67:
    Direwolf:
    Date your sticks as you get them don't wait to do 50+ (damn hand cramp)
    Found this out the hard way!!! Date as soon as I receive, or name and date with who from with I trade:-)
    ive been dating since i got a humidor. i started adding names a little over a year ago.
    Got a special humidor for trades and names to make sure I don't regift. A no no LOL...
  • RhamlinRhamlin Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,530
    MVW67:
    kuzi16:
    MVW67:
    Direwolf:
    Date your sticks as you get them don't wait to do 50+ (damn hand cramp)
    Found this out the hard way!!! Date as soon as I receive, or name and date with who from with I trade:-)
    ive been dating since i got a humidor. i started adding names a little over a year ago.
    Got a special humidor for trades and names to make sure I don't regift. A no no LOL...
    You don't want the cartel coming for you. :)
  • DirewolfDirewolf Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,493
    Cartel Fartel .. Nomad for life.
  • musicman3musicman3 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 622
    Direwolf:
    Date your sticks as you get them don't wait to do 50+ (damn hand cramp)
    That is a good idea. I'm going to have to do that for now on.
  • MVW67MVW67 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,447
  • farinahomefarinahome Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 40
    This answered many of my newb questions! Thanks for this.
  • DirewolfDirewolf Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,493
    If anyone tells you there is a pool on the roof don't believe them .
  • RhamlinRhamlin Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,530
    I got one to add. When making a trade be sure to inspect your sticks before sending them. You don't want to send someone a stick that's got cracks in the wrapper or a mold spot or a bug hole.
  • DSWarmackDSWarmack Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,426
    Direwolf:
    If anyone tells you there is a pool on the roof don't believe them .
    I ended up swimming in a puddle for months thinking it was just a really dirty pool!!!
  • The SniperThe Sniper Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,910
  • beatnicbeatnic Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,133
    Direwolf:
    If anyone tells you there is a pool on the roof don't believe them .
    Did you go to my high school?LOL
  • bigharpoonbigharpoon Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,909
    Direwolf:
    Date your sticks as you get them don't wait to do 50+ (damn hand cramp)
    I just dated my sticks, too. I spent more friggin time on the computer looking up my orders than I care to admit. All caught up now, though!
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