Community Spirit - Cigar style

Da Klugs · 10-20-2008, 02:53 PM

It means different things to each of us. Initially, curiosity regarding cigars lead us to find these online forums. Little did we know that they are communities of cigar smokers who will suck us into their insidious worlds, consuming all our free time and cash flow. Forcing upon us friendships not anticipated, joy of sharing never intended. Geez!

We come from all walks of life, young pups to old farts, Obsessed to merely curious about cigars. The commonality is, we have a hobby that connects us. The cigars and cigar forums are placeholders for special folks to interact. In my experience, the cigar smoker demographic is pretty darn special. Like Forrest's mom used to say but with a twist, cigar smokers are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get... but almost always it's more than you ever expected.

Beyond expectations is the understatment of all time here.

Skywalker · 10-20-2008, 03:00 PM

Well said sir!!!

BTW - This is a wonderful site and it is due to the quality of people here!!!

Scottw · 10-20-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Well said sir!!!

BTW - This is a wonderful site and it is due to the quality of people here!!!

I agree 100%

Texan in Mexico · 10-20-2008, 03:04 PM

Well said Klugs - you sure made me chuckle with the line about free time and extra cashflow...

Cigargal · 10-20-2008, 03:08 PM

Bout sums it up, Dave. As always, you are spot on. Thanks for the post.

chippewastud79 · 10-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Well put Dave

10-20-2008, 03:27 PM

Well said!

color scheme, options, yadda yadda be damned. It is aboult the people and the community as a whole.

icehog3 · 10-20-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

interact. In my experience, the cigar smoker demographic is pretty darn special.

Beyond expectations is the understatment of all time here.

Never knew that joining a cigar forum would change my life, and bring so many wonderful people into it. But it did.

Beyond my wildest expectations (which were originally "none").

Thanks Dave.

poker · 10-20-2008, 03:45 PM

Well said Dave.

For me, the cigars is what initially brought us together. Its the resulting friendships that keep us together.

pnoon · 10-20-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Never knew that joining a cigar forum would change my life, and bring so many wonderful people into it. But it did.

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Originally Posted by poker

For me, the cigars is what initially brought us together. Its the resulting friendships that keep us together.

You two hit the nail on the head for me.

I've often said at the larger herfs (SoCal, The Shack) that if you were to tell me I could go, but not smoke a single cigar, I would still be there in a heartbeat.

drevim · 10-20-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

You two hit the nail on the head for me.

I've often said at the larger herfs (SoCal, The Shack) that if you were to tell me I could go, but not smoke a single cigar, I would still be there in a heartbeat.

Say the very same thing, Peter. The cigars are a compliment to the group, not vice versa.

Now, when's the first Asylum herf, I miss you guys...

BlackDog · 10-20-2008, 04:01 PM

Somebody pass me the Kleenex.

Just kidding. I too have met some wonderful people on cigar and pipe smokers boards. Remember when you went to your first "face to face" meeting with someone who you met on the internet, and your wife/SO thought you were going to meet serial murderers?

10-20-2008, 04:18 PM

God Damn it!

Just once I want to post a thread like Klugs does, just frigging once!!

Al wonders off thankful for everyone here (well almost) and pissed he can't write the words to express it..........

68TriShield · 10-20-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

Somebody pass me the Kleenex.

Just kidding. I too have met some wonderful people on cigar and pipe smokers boards. Remember when you went to your first "face to face" meeting with someone who you met on the internet, and your wife/SO thought you were going to meet serial murderers?

Slashers and perverts actually

Like Tom said,it has been one of the most positive life changing events to happen in my lifetime

G G · 10-20-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

Well said Dave.

For me, the cigars is what initially brought us together. Its the resulting friendships that keep us together.

I can't agree more. I have made what i consider to be true friends through the boards.

hotreds · 10-20-2008, 05:28 PM

A tear comes to the eye......

Ashcan Bill · 10-20-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

We come from all walks of life, young pups to old farts, Obsessed to merely curious about cigars.

Old Fart.

Check.

Obsessed.

Hmmmm.

Well.

Hmmmm.

Ahh.

Well.

Check.

10-20-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

It means different things to each of us. Initially, curiosity regarding cigars lead us to find these online forums. Little did we know that they are communities of cigar smokers who will suck us into their insidious worlds, consuming all our free time and cash flow. Forcing upon us friendships not anticipated, joy of sharing never intended. Geez!

We come from all walks of life, young pups to old farts, Obsessed to merely curious about cigars. The commonality is, we have a hobby that connects us. The cigars and cigar forums are placeholders for special folks to interact. In my experience, the cigar smoker demographic is pretty darn special. Like Forrest's mom used to say but with a twist, cigar smokers are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get... but almost always it's more than you ever expected.

Beyond expectations is the understatment of all time here.

I'll drink and smoke to that. A lump almost came to my throat and by saying this I don't mean to open this up to some double entendres from the chior boys, either. ( wondering if I just shot myself in the foot )

schnell987 · 10-20-2008, 08:53 PM

Well put, Dave. I always enjoy reading your posts.

My Wife used to kid me for spending time on a cigar board. But after she saw the extraordinary kindness, prayers, support of our Troops and even some pretty funny jokes, she now understands. Man, I'm overdue for a herf.

Mr.Maduro · 10-20-2008, 08:57 PM

Can I edit my RP bump? I meant to say "YOu are one...."

10-20-2008, 02:53 PM	#1
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Community Spirit - Cigar style It means different things to each of us. Initially, curiosity regarding cigars lead us to find these online forums. Little did we know that they are communities of cigar smokers who will suck us into their insidious worlds, consuming all our free time and cash flow. Forcing upon us friendships not anticipated, joy of sharing never intended. Geez! We come from all walks of life, young pups to old farts, Obsessed to merely curious about cigars. The commonality is, we have a hobby that connects us. The cigars and cigar forums are placeholders for special folks to interact. In my experience, the cigar smoker demographic is pretty darn special. Like Forrest's mom used to say but with a twist, cigar smokers are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get... but almost always it's more than you ever expected. Beyond expectations is the understatment of all time here. Last edited by Da Klugs; 10-20-2008 at 02:56 PM.

10-20-2008, 03:00 PM	#2
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style Well said sir!!! BTW - This is a wonderful site and it is due to the quality of people here!!!

10-20-2008, 03:04 PM	#4
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style Well said Klugs - you sure made me chuckle with the line about free time and extra cashflow...

10-20-2008, 03:08 PM	#5
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style Bout sums it up, Dave. As always, you are spot on. Thanks for the post.

10-20-2008, 03:25 PM	#6
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style Well put Dave __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-20-2008, 03:27 PM	#7
Aladdin Sane Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style Well said! color scheme, options, yadda yadda be damned. It is aboult the people and the community as a whole.

10-20-2008, 03:45 PM	#9
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style Well said Dave. For me, the cigars is what initially brought us together. Its the resulting friendships that keep us together. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

10-20-2008, 04:01 PM	#12
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style Somebody pass me the Kleenex. Just kidding. I too have met some wonderful people on cigar and pipe smokers boards. Remember when you went to your first "face to face" meeting with someone who you met on the internet, and your wife/SO thought you were going to meet serial murderers? __________________ "We live in the good of this."

10-20-2008, 04:18 PM	#13
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style God Damn it! Just once I want to post a thread like Klugs does, just frigging once!! Al wonders off thankful for everyone here (well almost) and pissed he can't write the words to express it..........

10-20-2008, 05:28 PM	#16
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style A tear comes to the eye...... __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

10-20-2008, 08:53 PM	#19
schnell987 Grateful to the 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: Atlanta Posts: 154 Trading: (2)	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style Well put, Dave. I always enjoy reading your posts. My Wife used to kid me for spending time on a cigar board. But after she saw the extraordinary kindness, prayers, support of our Troops and even some pretty funny jokes, she now understands. Man, I'm overdue for a herf. __________________

10-20-2008, 08:57 PM	#20
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Community Spirit - Cigar style Can I edit my RP bump? I meant to say "YOu are one...." __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)