Question of the day

Happy Friday everyone!

Does anyone remember their very first cigar?

Mine was a Te-Amo. All I remember about it was that it was a gift box from our neighbor to my dad. I was about 10 years old. I didn't smoke it until I was about 12-13 but that gives you an indication on how dry and awful it was. I think I even inhaled some.

Now, the first Good cigar I had was a Fuente Hemmingway. Some buddys and I went to New Mexico for Spring break and we decided to buy a box of cigars. 5 guys and 20 cigars. Of course it was excellent. I don't remember too much about it other than we were sitting under the stars in the middle of the desert. And Cyotes. Lots of Cyotes.

Matt

review : ecig

i bought debbie one of these last year and got to try it. We ordered the stongest they had. the kit came with two cigs ,one to smoke and one to charge so you could swap. this is a brilliant consept,but it did not work effectively enough. would not stay charged for any considerable amount of time.the tips, which use some sort of paste type nicatine,did not last long enough either. then there were the charging problems. it would't stay charged long either and then it got so hot it burned debbies hand. taste of the ecig was ok ,there is a vapor that you exhale not smoke and the end lits up when you inhale and exhale. was not a good experience, going to wait till the technology get better ,then we wil try it again. oh almost forgot ,for 70 dollers you got the kit,which had two e cigs,a charger and some tips to but on the end that have the nicotine in them and tips cost about 5 dollors for 5 or six tips....happy smoking everyone............jeff ..see you on the 19th

What???

If you have had one (Jeff), please review:

http://www.smoke-light.com/electronic_cigar

-Joe

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM

Happy birthday Adam. So what are your plans man? What are you smoking today?


matt

OCCS First Golf Outing of 2010

It was great getting out for awhile to swing the clubs again, smoke some cigars, and do some catching up. Great idea, Joe. I'm glad we braved the cooler weather--still not bad for January, and I look forward to hitting the links when it warms up a bit.

I enjoyed a RP Olde World, an RP Edge, and a Nica Libre. All three were top notch (10/10, which is more than I can say for most of my practice shots).

We just need to convince Rich, John, and Jeff that playing golf is the one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, smoke cigars, and hang out with friends.

Adam

Review Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente Queen B Sun Grown 5.5 x 52

Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente Queen B Sun Grown
Origin: Dom Rep (?)
Size: 5.5" x 52 Torpedo
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown
Filler & Binder: (?)
Body: Full
Strength: Medium to Full

Santa was nice enough to get this for me for Christmas as a stocking stuffer. I couldn't find much info on it on line except for what is above. I smoked this last Friday after a hard week and it did not disapoint. With the Fuente name behind it, the wrapper and construction was flawless. No veins, perfect head and no soft or hard spots. On the prelight I had hints of sea salt and barnyard. The draw was perfect and I got more of the sea salt as it progressed. It also mellowed from a full body to more of a medium. It also developed a lot more earthy and coffee notes as I burned it down to the nub.

If I could buy any cigars this year, this would be it. I really can't talk enough about this one. Fan-freaking-tastic! 10/10

What are you smoking this week?

The weather is a tad warmer and I've been taking adavtage of it by enjoying some really amazing cigars.

Saturday I had a XIKAR HC Connecticut shade lonsdale--the last of the HCs I got on my trip to Kansas City. This cigar was superb and my first lonsdale.

Sunday I smoked a fantastic Padilla Series '68 robusto. I beleive Jeff gave this one to me-and I thank you, Jeff. This was my favorite in the past week. A 10 rating without a doubt.

Yesterday I beleive I enjoyed my first Alec Bradley Tempest. It was an Inceptio (46 x 5 5/8) and a fantastic full bodied cigar that I will have to try in a bigger ring gauge.

Today I had an Oliva O Maduro robusto while finishing a book. Always a fantastic cigar.

If the cards fall just right I will partake in my last 5 Vegas Miami M5 (5.5 x 55) tomorrow evening. This is another remarkable smoke.

So, life is good. What are you all enjoying this week?

Take care-
Joe