Originally Posted by flat6nut (Post 387492)

5-15-09

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

Originally Posted by joetownhound (Post 402122)

How far are you from Tampa Humidor, reason I ask is because I was there today and they carry both of these cigars. They are a good retailer to find many hard to find cigars that you can't find at other retailers.

Originally Posted by flat6nut (Post 402166)

I visit Tampa Humidor about twice a month. I actually stopped in there after leaving Ybor where I had bought the MB3. I did see them there that day, but never recall seeing them before. I really enjoy going to TH because I think they have one of the best humidors in the state, and the smell is out of this world.:tu

I live in Lutz, its just on the North side of Hillsbourgh County. Look forward to meeting you at our next herf.

Originally Posted by flat6nut (Post 355373)

I hope that people do not get the wrong idea about me, although I have lived my life not carring a whole lot what people thought. I am by far Mr money bags. I have been smoking cigars out of zip lock baggies for years. This past Easter my wife bought me a 25 count humi, and stuck some nice sticks into the easter basket as well (2 Ashton ESGs and 2 Perfection #4s, and a 3 count tin of perfections....I have always bought a bunch of Opus when they can be had at good prices...the prices I see on the internet are crazy high.

The way I see it is, if you are going to smoke something it might as well be good. As I continue with this thread you will definitely see some high dollar smokes enjoyed on the job site, but you will also see some good cheap smokes that are my go tos as well. Like the first one in this thread...La Fontana's are by far one of my fave smokes, and I buy them for $4.40 a stick. I only know of one place in Tampa to buy them. Fortunitly here in Tampa we have tons of places to buy cigars, and the prices are not that bad because of it.

I am currently in the process of building (in my mind) a custom humi out of a curio cabinet. I need more space to keep more cigars so I can save money. I can only fit 20 or less sticks in my 25 count humi...so I sure as heck aint going to put dog sticks in there. ;) Its prolly a good thing you didnt see what I have smoked in the last couple months. I will get cheaper as time goes on.

I really do not want people thinking I am a bragging snob...I am just really enjoying getting back to cigars, and wanted to share some of the experience with you guys.:ss


Michael

Originally Posted by flat6nut (Post 404238)

:tu

I have two more to add for todays, but I'll load up the pics later. Gotta take care of some business around the house.

Originally Posted by flat6nut (Post 404844)

Every time I toast one up and take the first draw, I am amazed. How in the heck something so cheap can be such a great smoke. I keep thinking I may have been very lucky with the bundle I bought, because these guys have all been very consistant in quality. They have all looked the same, had the same perfect draw, performed and tasted solid all the way to the nub, same great finish.

Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 404966)

Thanks...I was hell bent on buying a Pardon 1926 Anniversary but after reading your review, I will go with the 1964 maduro instead. Thanks!!

Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 404966)

Thanks...I was hell bent on buying a Pardon 1926 Anniversary but after reading your review, I will go with the 1964 maduro instead. Thanks!!

Originally Posted by TripleF (Post 402074)

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat thread. Great idea! Great pics. Love to see the smokes and the progression of the job.

If I could hit your REPUTATION I would right now but I've given out too much in the last 24 hours. :mad:

Can't wait til we herf! :ss

Originally Posted by flat6nut (Post 412262)

6-1-09

Monday mornings smoke was yet again another TS #500.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ut/6-1amts.jpg


Does this little guy make you hungry?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ut/6-1amcf.jpg

This is taken from the far South side of the 60 acres.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...6-1outback.jpg

After lunch smoke was...you guessed it...another TS #500. And yes, I washed my hands at lunch...the wife hates it when I write on my hands.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ut/6-2amts.jpg

I simply can not get enough of this cheap smoke. Unfortunatly I will be completely out of these.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ut/amcrane.jpg


Michael

Originally Posted by longknocker (Post 412287)

Regular Cusano seems one-dimensional to me, although it's an OK smoke. Did you really like the one you smoked enough to buy another?