Hello to my friends

macms · 11-04-2010, 12:01 AM

Al called me today and we spoke for a long time about life, challenges and things that are important. Like most everyone I have had to deal with some personal and business challenges. The important thing is that I'm on the right side of the grass!

There might be some new guys (and gals) that may wonder who the hell I am and what this is about. Instead of answering this let me tell you about the men and women here.

From CS to CA there have been and are a group of men and women who have called me there friend. They are responsible for everything I know about the leaf and more importantly for enriching my life with there love and unselfish giving and support. You know who you are and I love you.

CA is not about cigars, its about the people. They give freely of themselves and ask nothing in return. They may bust your chops, but don't ever mess with there friends. Respect and trust are tenuous gifts and I am the richest man on earth. They tolerated my passion and supported my efforts in spite of me.

I never did know much about cigars except I knew what I liked. I have smoked rare, collectable and expensive cigars because I was gifted these opportunities. It was like giving a fine wine to a drunk who simply guzzled it down…

But they did it anyway because they enjoyed giving of themselves. They taught me unselfishness.

I am so very thankful to see the troop support efforts continuing in there rich tradition, but I knew they would. Hugh is a good man.

I'm now an official leach****. I applied for my social security last week. I tried to wait until I was 70, but...life happens.

So a big hug to all of you bastiges!

Fred

(FYI, I don't own a cigar and I had to stop smoking them some time ago. I mention this because I won't be able to bomb your azz like the old days.)

smelvis · 11-04-2010, 12:08 AM

Hi Fred
Dave here a new fish to CA but not to forums or troops support. It is my pleasure Sir!

Dave

pnoon · 11-04-2010, 12:28 AM

It's truly wonderful to see you here, Fred.
I, for one, have missed you.

icehog3 · 11-04-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

It's truly wonderful to see you here, Fred.
I, for one, have missed you.

Count me among the hundreds who have missed you, Fred. I am glad to hear you are doing alright, and sure hope our paths cross again in this crazy thing called life.

longknocker · 11-04-2010, 05:00 AM

Good To Hear From You, Fred!

May God Bless You & Your Family, Brother!

68TriShield · 11-04-2010, 05:35 AM

All the best my friend!

Da Klugs · 11-05-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Count me among the hundreds who have missed you, Fred. I am glad to hear you are doing alright, and sure hope our paths cross again in this crazy thing called life.

And the SS thing... no shame in getting back 20% of what you paid in.

And... you have a couple cigars in storage in on OH.

Conch Republican · 11-04-2010, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

It's truly wonderful to see you here, Fred.
I, for one, have missed you.

:tpd

yourchoice · 11-04-2010, 06:59 AM

Fred, I'm so very happy you came back to visit, you were missed by many. I'm glad you're doing alright. Keep the good spirits, brother!

G G · 11-04-2010, 12:31 AM

Great post and good to see you back.

elderboy02 · 11-04-2010, 06:09 AM

Welcome back buddy!

massphatness · 11-04-2010, 06:19 AM

There is almost nothing that could happen today that would make me happier than I am right now after reading your post, Fred. So so happy to hear from you, my friend.

kelmac07 · 11-04-2010, 06:56 AM

Glad to see you back Fred...we missed you brother!!

TripleF · 11-04-2010, 07:20 AM

Right back at ya Fred!! Great to hear from you!

Chingas · 11-04-2010, 07:26 AM

New here to Fred so I don't know you but I look forward to catching up. The one line on your post that rings louder than most "CA is not about cigars, its about the People."

I know, thru the Asylum, I have met some great Brothers and look forward to their life long friendship.

kaisersozei · 11-04-2010, 07:40 AM

Great hearing from ya, Fred, glad you're on the right side of the grass!

replicant_argent · 11-04-2010, 08:18 AM

Hi Fred! Nice to see you post, sir.

Emjaysmash · 11-04-2010, 08:40 AM

Glad to see you're still around! Stop by more often!
Wishing you all the best Fred!!

14holestogie · 11-04-2010, 08:50 AM

Salutes, Fred. Great to see you posting again.

sobranie10 · 11-04-2010, 08:50 AM

My kind of people!

11-04-2010, 12:01 AM	#1
macms ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mile High Posts: 996 Trading: (56)	Hello to my friends Al called me today and we spoke for a long time about life, challenges and things that are important. Like most everyone I have had to deal with some personal and business challenges. The important thing is that I'm on the right side of the grass! There might be some new guys (and gals) that may wonder who the hell I am and what this is about. Instead of answering this let me tell you about the men and women here. From CS to CA there have been and are a group of men and women who have called me there friend. They are responsible for everything I know about the leaf and more importantly for enriching my life with there love and unselfish giving and support. You know who you are and I love you. CA is not about cigars, its about the people. They give freely of themselves and ask nothing in return. They may bust your chops, but don't ever mess with there friends. Respect and trust are tenuous gifts and I am the richest man on earth. They tolerated my passion and supported my efforts in spite of me. I never did know much about cigars except I knew what I liked. I have smoked rare, collectable and expensive cigars because I was gifted these opportunities. It was like giving a fine wine to a drunk who simply guzzled it down… But they did it anyway because they enjoyed giving of themselves. They taught me unselfishness. I am so very thankful to see the troop support efforts continuing in there rich tradition, but I knew they would. Hugh is a good man. I'm now an official leach****. I applied for my social security last week. I tried to wait until I was 70, but...life happens. So a big hug to all of you bastiges! Fred (FYI, I don't own a cigar and I had to stop smoking them some time ago. I mention this because I won't be able to bomb your azz like the old days.) __________________

11-04-2010, 12:08 AM	#2
smelvis Not part of the Clique Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 512 Trading: (16)	Re: Hello to my friends Hi Fred Dave here a new fish to CA but not to forums or troops support. It is my pleasure Sir! Dave

11-04-2010, 12:28 AM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Hello to my friends It's truly wonderful to see you here, Fred. I, for one, have missed you. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

11-04-2010, 05:00 AM	#5
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Hello to my friends Good To Hear From You, Fred! May God Bless You & Your Family, Brother!

11-04-2010, 05:35 AM	#6
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Hello to my friends All the best my friend!

11-04-2010, 06:59 AM	#9
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: Hello to my friends Fred, I'm so very happy you came back to visit, you were missed by many. I'm glad you're doing alright. Keep the good spirits, brother!

11-04-2010, 12:31 AM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Hello to my friends Great post and good to see you back.

11-04-2010, 06:09 AM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Hello to my friends Welcome back buddy!

11-04-2010, 06:19 AM	#12
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Hello to my friends There is almost nothing that could happen today that would make me happier than I am right now after reading your post, Fred. So so happy to hear from you, my friend. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

11-04-2010, 06:56 AM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Hello to my friends Glad to see you back Fred...we missed you brother!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-04-2010, 07:20 AM	#14
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Hello to my friends Right back at ya Fred!! Great to hear from you! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

11-04-2010, 07:26 AM	#15
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Hello to my friends New here to Fred so I don't know you but I look forward to catching up. The one line on your post that rings louder than most "CA is not about cigars, its about the People." I know, thru the Asylum, I have met some great Brothers and look forward to their life long friendship. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

11-04-2010, 07:40 AM	#16
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Hello to my friends Great hearing from ya, Fred, glad you're on the right side of the grass! __________________

11-04-2010, 08:18 AM	#17
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Hello to my friends Hi Fred! Nice to see you post, sir. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

11-04-2010, 08:40 AM	#18
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Hello to my friends Glad to see you're still around! Stop by more often! Wishing you all the best Fred!! __________________

11-04-2010, 08:50 AM	#19
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Hello to my friends Salutes, Fred. Great to see you posting again. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

11-04-2010, 08:50 AM	#20
sobranie10 Living the Dream Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: ron Location: MI Posts: 221 Trading: (0)	Re: Hello to my friends My kind of people!