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First time I saw this thread.. Throughly enjoying reading it, keep up the great work!!
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Great thread and pics!
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Awesome thread. Glad I stumbled in.
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Monday (4-27-09), was not the best cigar day for me. The first stick I fired up was one given to me by a co-worker. Flor de Oliva The first thing that I noticed was the cheap (to me) plastic band. The stick itself looked nice enough for being a budget cigar. I think he told me he paid less than $2 for it.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0079.jpg Meh, if this is the best that $2 can buy...you can keep it. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0080.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0085.jpg My after lunch smoke was going to be one I had just purchased from a local B&M. There was a guy there enjoying a cigar on his break with the owner. He said he was unsure of my cigar budget, but he loved these things. Tatuaje, I am guessing this is a Tat that everyone raves about on the forums... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0087.jpg All I can say is that I have never been so dissapointed in a cigar as I was this one. It tasted to me like I think the Optimo in the plastic tube (thats been in my kitchen junk drawer for over 10 years) would taste. Sorry if I offend anyone here, but this thing just tasted stale. Mason's plans... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0086.jpg Michael |
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Since I had such a bad day with smokes on Monday, I left the house Tuesday with two sticks that would surely make my day better than the last.
(4-28-09). My morning smoke was a stick I smoke alot of. I usually smoke 2 of these things a week. Monte Cristo, White These things never let me down with their quality and flavor. If there ever was a nutty taste to a cigar, this is the one that has it. Creamy and medium flavored, with a bit of pepper as you get into it. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0090.jpg If you are a fan of mild to medium cigars, you can not go worng with an MC White. They are not the cheapest cigar in the store, but they wont break the bank either. I usually pay $9 for them, but have seen some stores charge as much as $11. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0094.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0093.jpg My after lunch smoke was also a cigar that I smoke alot of, and I do mean alot. Oliva, V I really like every single cigar that Oliva offers, and this includes the Nubs. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0098.jpg Michael |
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Wow. Sorry to hear you did not like the Tatuaje Unicos. That is one of my favs (have 2 boxes resting in the humi still).
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You said you did not like the Flor de Oliva gifted by your friend.Same guy makes the cigar in your last picture ;)
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Wednesday (4-29-09) was a very busy day, but I did manage to get some time to enjoy one of these. Rocky Patel, Decade This had been in my humi for about 2 months. A friend had told me these were a very good smoke...so I bought one...and I will again.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0103.jpg I am not the best person to describe cigar flavors, and here it is Sunday and I am trying to remember what this thing tasted like 4 days ago...well it had to be good enough to nub it. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0107.jpg Michael |
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Looking back at some of these pics...seems that the camera makes the cigars look HUGE. Esspecially the ones I take in the truck. Must be the angle and closeness.
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Thursday (4-30-09). I have never smoked a Padron before. I know...crazy huh? Well I will definitely be trying more. What a very complex and flavorful gar this thing was. This little box'd pressed stick has been sitting in my humi for a few weeks now. I bought it at a new B&M local to me (Club Habana), and I had asked the owner what his fave cigar was...he pointed me to this.
Padron, 1964 Anniversary Series http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0110.jpg Wow! I tasted flavors in this thing that I have not had in any other cigar I have tried. I lit this thing up at around 8am on an empty belly. (I smoke cigarettes, so I never get buzzed) What a great cigar this was. It had a definite taste to it that I cannot put my finger on, but was definitely familiar to me...masquite maybe? One thing for sure is, it burned when nosed!, but I still could not resist doing it every other puff. :D Good to the last nub... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0111.jpg My after lunch cigar was less eventful than the morning smoke. Actually quite plain. H.Upmann, Vintage Cameroon http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0112.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0108.jpg Michael |
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I did not have any cigars on Friday, but I did have a nice smoke yesterday. Not actually a "job site" smoke, but I did smoke it on the drive over to a friends house where I was meeting him to help with an AC change out as side work. Opus X Robusto. :dr
My wife just made a list of things for me to get at the grocery store, perhaps I need to detour and pick up a couple Padrons. I had planned on smoking a VSG later on after lunch while piddling around in the yard. Cheers... Michael |
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I really appreciate the replies I have recieved for this thread. Every job has its perks...I guess mine is working outdoors and being able to enjoy smoking whenever I please. I sure woulf like the perks that cops have though. ;)
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I cannot wait to try the Padron Annie series....keep it up!
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Keep these coming. I'd love to be able to smoke that much at work, but I'm living the dream through you. :D
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Nice one, keep them coming!
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I know I have fallen behind on my daily job site smokes. I have been sick for about a week and have not smoked many because of it, but I have about 5 days worth of sticks to catch up on. Will post up asap.
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Love seeing that Mike smoked...great pics!!
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I was eager for this day because I had planned to have a double Ashton day the night before. I had never smoked either one of these sticks before but had high hopes because I have smoked quite a few ESG's (which is in my top 3 smokes). My morning smoke was this Ashton...I have no clue what it is other than it looked tasty...and tasty it was, but unfortunitly it fell short of what I was expecting from the brand. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0114.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0116.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0117.jpg The after lunch smoke was another from Ashton that I have read alot about, and noticed that alot of people put this smoke in their top 5 list. Well, it hardly makes my top 5 list, i might put it into the top 15, but defitely not my top 5. It had a perfect draw, with tons of smoke that tasted very nice while nosed. Ashton VSG Man this sure is a purty cigar. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0119.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0120.jpg Michael |
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5-5-09
After the 64 I had a couple weeks back, and reading about this bad boy...I knew today was going to be nice. And it sure was! My day started off by the hot air ballons welcoming me in the morning by doing a fly over. This red one is actually one of the locals that advertises rides. My cousin was also up and about this morning...as they are every week. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0124.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0123.jpg Todays smoke...Padron Anni, 1926. Absolutely wonderful. Just think I had never tried a Padron before recently with the 1964 Anni. These two gars are now in my top 5 list and I can see why they are in many other's as well. These guys have the best draw I have ever had from a cigar, and the amout of smoke you can draw from one is unbelievable. Much more mellower than its 64 brother, and very easily nosed. My advice for anyone saving one of these for a special day would be to find a reason to name a a day special and get to it. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0127.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0130.jpg I only had one stick today after lunch, and I am glad it was this one. Michael |
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Todays morning cigar was one I also had recently (bowling pin shape) but I had enjoyed that one so much I decided to try its bigger brother out. Punch, Rare Corojo This darn thing should have been called the Virgin corojo because this baby was tight. I thought I was going to pass out trying to draw from it. I kept cutting the tip shorter and shorter, and even ended up using a buddy's pipe tool to bore a hole into it to try and get some air flow. Had the draw been better I am sure I would have enjoyed it, but unfortunity I did not enjoy it. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0131.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0133.jpg I always pack a selection of dif cigars for work, so after almost passing out in the moring from the Punch, I decided to fall back to one of my trusted friends that never lets me down. Yes I just had one recenly in this thread...but oh well. Oliva V Great performer for the budget price, with lots of flavor to boot. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0136.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0138.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0141.jpg Michael |
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Wow, great posts Flat! Keep em coming.
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Wednesdays are always busy with the big wigs showing up to look over the site, so I decided to have this gar to make it a smooth day. OpusX, Reserva D' Chateau. Not much to say about these, except they are more of what their little brothers are. Smooth, mucho flavorful, and strong. By the time you get into the back end of these the flavor gets stronger and the finish is very long. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0146.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0144.jpg Michael |
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This is an enjoyable thread you've created. Keep it up!
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Thursday 5-7-09, I started to feel like crap. By Friday I had fallen into a full blown sinus infection and visted my doctor. I fricking hate sinus infections and have them way too often. I had surgery a few years ago to try and fix the suckers, but it only lasted just under a year. They should have fixed my deviated septum while they were in there...it might have helped.
After getting some strong antibiotics into my system and feeling somewhat better a few days later I really wanted to smoke a cigar but did not want to waste a money gar on a sinus infection...so I decided to smoke a recent purchase of my very mild go to cigar. La Fontana (they only run about $4 a stick). http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0163.jpg Well, someone was looking over me and did not approve at all at smoking while sick. Right after I tasted the sweetness of the sweet gum tip after toasting...the damn thing nearly exploaded and unrolled itself. Way too dry! Oh well. Michael |
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Well since I was still pretty much sick, me and the wife went to Ybor to at least shop for gars. I had wanted to make it to Tampa Sweethearts while there, but they closed at 1:00pm on Saturday and I missed out on a bundle of apprentice rolled goodness. I did manage to locate a few cigars I have not smoked but were on my to do list.
I had started to feel better towards the end of last week so I smoked this pretty banded gar on 5-14-09 Maximus, Diamond Crown This is one that I picked up while in Ybor. Very well built stick, but unfortunitly my sinuses did not let me enjoy it. I will definitely give it another try. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0171.jpg Michael |
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Still sick but I could not resist trying another one of my Ybor purchases (I bought a few of these because I have been looking for them for awhile locally with no luck till now). Olivas' Master Blend #3 Even though I was still not feeling perfect, the cigar tasted wonderful. Full flavor and lots of smoke. so glad I have more of these to try when I am not sick. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0174.jpg What a great looking cigar these things are. I was feeling alot better today (5-18-09), and had planned on smoking an ESG to celebrate...but it was way to rainy to waste. Looks like the rain will be here all week. Thanks everyone who has enjoyed this thread. Perhaps I can give better reviews in the future. There is always tomorrow! Michael |
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Great photos. Really enjoying your adventures in tobacco! That Diamond Crown looks like a beast.
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Try the Padron 1926 Maduros,they are a real treat as well.
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Michael, I'm lovin' this thread and your pictures.
It almost makes me want to go out and get a job.:D PS, I found the Professor Sila that Cigars International sells to be very similar to the La Fontana. They can be had cheap. Famous smokeshop http://www.famous-smoke.com seems to have the best prices on La Fontanas that I could find. |
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The only place I have found local to me that sells La Fontana's is "The News Stand" on Fletcher Ave. Unfortunitly they are a periodicals first store...they have a small humi section with mostly Fuente smokes. I usually have to rehidrate the cigars I get before smoking them. (I only go there for the La Fonatana's) I will have to try the Professor Sila. Thanks. Michael |
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What a tough life.... :tu
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Awesome..keep em coming brother!
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Very nice - Keep going!
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5-20-09
Rainy day so I ran down to a local B&M to pick up some PAMs. My wife recieved her rebate card for a phone she bought and gave it to me for smokes...this is what I left with, plus a little extra out of pocket...damn things are pricey but hard to pass up. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0181.jpg Could not resist smoking this Ashton ESG after my lunch. Sucker kept eyeballing me every time I looked into the humi. It was just as good as my earlier review of it. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0185.jpg Hope to smoke some new stuff this week, with a little surprise to boot. Michael |
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I just read through this whole thread and I enjoyed it very much, a lot of the cigars you are trying are on my list to try, thanks for the reviews!
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Gotta love those PALM PILOTS...I see you have a first edition.
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Just went through this entire thread, enjoyed every bit of it! Great job Mike.
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More nice pictures! Those PAM do look very good! :dr
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Thanks my friend. The Canada comment was mostly based on the weather. I would rather sweat than freeze any day. :tu |
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We are still getting alot of well needed rain here, but it does not help construction much. This lake was not here a couple days ago. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0180.jpg I only left the house with one stick this morning because I figured I would have plenty of time at lunch to visit a local B&M. My morning pick was another favorite of mine that I smoke alot of. Oliva Series O. I love everything about this cigar. It screams cigar just looking at it. Full bodied, thick ring guage, lots of smoke, and tastes great. I love the finish on these things. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0187.jpg Damn thing looks huge at that angle...looks like a prop for Linda Lovelace. I would not hesitate buying a box of these things...if I only had more storage room. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0188.jpg I origanally bought this torch for my wife to make creame bru lae. (however you spell it. Works much better for toasting my cigars. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0190.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...t/kdk_0191.jpg ... |
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