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I bought a new camera phone with some pretty decent quality, and since I recently took a job with a previous employer that offers me alot of outdoor time...

I thought it would be cool to post pics and mini reviews of my daily smokes with a little added "whats going on around me" shots.

!!! Thread Warning !!!
Any review by me is purely from a cigar speek newbie. The only thing I truely know about cigars is wether or not I like them. I am always trying out new smokes, as well as smoking many of the ones I already enjoy.


The first cigar I will offer up is one that I smoke ALOT. La Fontana It is a mild cigar with a sweet gum head, so the first 30 mins or so is pretty sweet. Not a java sweet, but a perfect morning mild cigar. This was smoked day before yesterday.

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It was a rainy day so alot of this thing was smoked inside my truck.

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Michael

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Great pics! Thanks for the review!

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That is the job I want to have. Sit in the dry truck and smoke a cigar while watching the other guys work in the rain. :r Are you looking for an assistant?

Thanks for the review and pics.

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This is a very cool idea. I might have to borrow it from you someday. :D

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Yesterdays smoke...

AF Anejo. You can never go wrong with an AF. Very nice smooth medium/full flavor stick. I call these the Opus in a maduro wrapper. Anejos are my faveorite AF.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6.jpg

Job site mini herf.

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It does not get much better than this.

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Ash is hard to come by while walking.

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Michael

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Nice pictures. Definately a better day for smoking.

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Very nice! Whatcha building? :ss

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thats awesome. thanks for sharing

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Thanks. I will give you a hint as to what is being built...look at the third picture from the top. The reflection of one of my plans is on the window. ;)

I work for an engineering company that was contracted to do all of consulting, inspections, and materials testing.

Will post more pics shortly.


Michael

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Nice! Pretty low roof though... :hm

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Is the Wallyworld going to be selling those Anejo's?

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You Hiring?

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I wish! :dr

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Are you a CWI?

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Yesterday's smoke... Perdomo Reserve "Champagne". Now this cigar really surprised me with alot of flavor...mild to medium, but still kept me wanting more after I nubbed it. My only complaint about it, was the chissel tip did not seem full enough of tobacco. I was worried I would bite it in half if I put too much pressure on it.

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Michael

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:r





Great idea for a thread! Keep this one going!:tu

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Very nice. This is one that kicked me down the slope.... Maybe tomorrow I can find one stashed somewhere here and bring back memories of the beginning of the fall.... I also work out of a truck and smoke between stops. (can't remember an anejo as a truck smoke though.:dr)

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Todays...Punch, Rare Corojo. I had something else in mind for this morning, but after being handed this little cute thing...how could I resist.

I have smoked alot of new cigars (new to me) lately, and like this one...are now on my smoke again list. This bowling ball pin shaped cigar was a full flavor but very smooth. Lit this baby up at around 8:30 am.

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Now my after lunch smoke was going to be special. I have never smoked one before, but a couple weekends ago I broke down and bought one. I figured since I was spending too much money on a stick, it might as well buy a tubo as a reminder.

Davidoff, Aniv.#3 I was comparring it to a $4 smoke that I normally smoke alot of...then after reaching the midway point of this stick I really started to love the flavors heating up. This thing put out big smoke , but definitely something I can not justify spending the coin on...I could buy two Anejos for the price of the Doff.

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Stuck truck,:D

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Good to the last nub.

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Michael

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So jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

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That job could end up costing you a lot of money. Those aren't your ordinary yard gars you are smoking:D

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The Punch Champion is the same shape and size as the RC you had.If you have not had one,do yourself a favor :tu

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Great pics, posts and thread.:)

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Agree 100%!!! :tu Damn I need to give up this desk job....gettin' fat and can't smoke. :mad:

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No, I never even had a DWI :)

I don't know what a CWI is but I do like cigars.

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Certified Welding Inspector??

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Never heard of it, I am obviously not in the construction industry.

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Bingo! Our office is looking for another one if anyone is looking.

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Im just curious, how do you go about getting certified? I have a buddy going to school for welding.

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heh heh...you know I may trade you jobs around July, August. Being outside in the Florida heat is not always the greatest. I will more than likely close this job out mid Sept. I hope so at least. Normally I end up being taken off a project after the meat and potatos are done, then someone else gets the gravy. :mad:

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Pay the money and take the test. The best way is to go thru the CWI seminar down in Miami. There is a better class that is offered in I think Iowa or some place. You gotta have a min of 5 years experience in and around the field of welding to become a certified inspector.

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Thanks :tu

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Oh yeah, its Friday...that always means something special.

Morning cigar was one of the sticks my wife gave to me in an Easter basket. I am a lucky guy. Ashton ESG, 22 Year Salute That sure is a pretty gar.

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Man this thing was delicious all the way thru. Glad I have another one in the humi. Tons better than the Davidoff I smoked yesterday.

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Hard to describe, all I know is it was very good and easy on a empty morning gut.

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Figured out how to take panaramic photos with my phone...

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Friday after lunch dessert.

OpusX #4 What can I say...its Friday.

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Me.

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Michael

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Some great pictures. Thanks for posting.

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Great stuff. Thanks my friend.


Chris.....



:tu

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Your lucky you don't work in Canada. There is no smoking in the workplace, inside or out. Infact I could get nailed after work in the company vehicles. Company vehicles are a no no unless you are the owner but still not during working times. Makes me want to get the logo off the van

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I am lucky I don't live in Canada. ;)

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This is a great thread to follow and dream. In one week, you have more than surpassed my entire monthly smoke budget....... While I have had all these stick except the Davidoff (which your review will save me money and I'll stick with ESG or VSG), I can only dream of the day these are work sticks.

Great thread.

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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

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I'm really enjoying these posts. I never saw it as bragging but someone enjoying a good cigar. I look forward to the next one! Thanks for the thread Michael.

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sitting in your car wile thos poor lads work in the rain shame on you lolololololol just kiding

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Didn't mean any disrespect... The Champagne anniversary (I still have them under the old name) is also one of my work and car sticks. I also feel if your going to smoke one it might as well be an enjoyable one. Good luck on the cabinet conversion, show us some pics.....

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Not for a second did I think you were disrespectful.:tu Most of my smokes are ones that I have read good reviews on from this site and others.

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I am falling behind again. Monday was a terrible day for cigars. I tried two reccomended sticks and was completely discusted with both. I made up for it on Tuesday, and again today. I will try and load up the pics tonight.


Michael

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Enjoying your posts Michael, keep em coming.

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Great pics! Looks like you will need a front loader to remove the sand and dirt from the floor boards of your truck.

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This thread has got me reminiscing of years past at work before the smoking ban . Heard some pretty good concerts like Pearl Jam , the Rolling Stones and CSNY to name a few . Ah the good old days , maybe again someday . Keep up the good work . Have a good one for the rest of the banned BOTL at work . :ss

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Thanks for starting and putting pics in this thread. Now if only I could smoke at work and get away with it.