I hit my first goal now time for number too.

cjhalbrooks · 01-28-2014, 10:23 PM

When i joined this forum two years ago i never thought i would have ever hit a point in my smoking life where I could say this. I just hit a mile stone. I have finished my frist note book of my personal cigar reviews. I am stoked! I never thought that I could have ever tried so many cigars. I am a guy who like to stick with what he knows he like ( more like I am afraid of wasting money). I know for some of you guys tring over 200 different cigars is nothing. Too me I am stoked to start my next book and the goal is to finish it with this year.

I want to thank you guys who gifted me so many new cigars since I have joined. You have opened my eyes to so many cigars. This happened because of you. I have learned so much for you guys I hope one day to be on your level.

Thank you for taking time out of your life to hear me rant about this.

DaBear · 01-28-2014, 10:29 PM

Always fun to hit those milestones. I hit my 4 year anniversary of my first cigar 9 days ago. I'm making it a tradition to smoke my first ever cigar(Hemingway) on that day every year.

PCR · 01-28-2014, 10:30 PM

Well done Cory. Congrats on meeting your goal!

equetefue · 01-28-2014, 10:36 PM

pretty awesome Cory. Is funny that you just finished your 1st notebook, as I just started my 1st notebook this past weekend.

big_jaygee · 01-28-2014, 10:55 PM

very nice Cory. lets see what 2014 brings you

Heavy_d · 01-28-2014, 11:08 PM

Way to go Cory!

I'm still working on my notebook. Got a long way to go.

Porch Dweller · 01-29-2014, 06:31 AM

Very cool! This place definitely broadened my horizons so I know what you mean.

stearns · 01-29-2014, 07:21 AM

very nice indeed! any highlights?

cjhalbrooks · 01-30-2014, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by stearns

very nice indeed! any highlights?

My the cigars i remember the most;

Postitive-Monte #2 CC- Pushed me down the CC hill
-Tatjuae Monsters- I really never gave a tatjuae a chance and know i have tried almost everything in their line
-A&B Rare- I really enjoyed this cigar and for the price i paid i really was not disappointed
-COA-Brizila, America, and Itailain- These became my fall back cigars when i cannot make up my mind
-Oliva O and G- I tired these when i frist started smoking (advice from my father) i didnt enjoy them the frist time but i have retried them and i have a nice selection of them.

Negitive-COA Concert Series- I thought these would have been better than they where.
-NUB- I have not enjoyed any of the line.

These are just some cigars of the top of my head.

Thanks for the kind words.

benchjockey · 01-30-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks

My the cigars i remember the most;

Postitive-Monte #2 CC- Pushed me down the CC hill
-Tatjuae Monsters- I really never gave a tatjuae a chance and know i have tried almost everything in their line
-A&B Rare- I really enjoyed this cigar and for the price i paid i really was not disappointed
-COA-Brizila, America, and Itailain- These became my fall back cigars when i cannot make up my mind
-Oliva O and G- I tired these when i frist started smoking (advice from my father) i didnt enjoy them the frist time but i have retried them and i have a nice selection of them.

Negitive-COA Concert Series- I thought these would have been better than they where.
-NUB- I have not enjoyed any of the line.

These are just some cigars of the top of my head.

Thanks for the kind words.

I find posts like this one interesting and helpful.

G G · 01-29-2014, 07:55 AM

Awesome Cory.

bruceolee · 01-29-2014, 04:36 PM

Very cool! It's funny but I have friends who are just starting to smoke cigars and I hear the same old stuff.

"I only need a small humidor. I can't imagine ever needing more than 50 cigars at a time"

"I think I'm only going to smoke 1 - 2 cigars a month"

"What is this cigarbid website all about?"

"Can you loan me $50 to cover me as I overdrew my checking account bidding too much on cigarbid"

"can I make a humidor out of a ziplock bag?"

Ennjoy the milestone my friend! Smoke a great cigar to celebrate and start a new notebook!

hammondc · 01-30-2014, 09:53 AM

Congrats on the milestone. I do not have the patience to write that many reviews.

Just wait till Peter sees that thread title though.

jjirons69 · 01-30-2014, 09:56 AM

That's awesome, Cory!! This place did the same for me - showing me so much more that I would have ever seen on my own. Best of luck for 2014.

I anxiously await Peter's post, two...

czerbe · 01-30-2014, 10:50 AM

Nice job Cory I'm curious what format are you using? This is something I have thought about doing for a while now. I am using a simple spreadsheet just to document what I am smoking.

cjhalbrooks · 01-30-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by czerbe

Nice job Cory I'm curious what format are you using? This is something I have thought about doing for a while now. I am using a simple spreadsheet just to document what I am smoking.

I have a spiral note book that I use (old and new). I use stick glue to secure the label on the paper and I rate the cigars on a 1-10 scale.

So I used the wrong word for two. Like there hasn't been worse things done in the world.

Big Perm · 01-31-2014, 10:20 PM

Congrats, very cool news....never even thought of that, might just follow your lead.....

AUguy · 02-01-2014, 12:26 AM

Congrats! I have thought about doing a notebook but never got around to it. Your post pushed me over the edge. What kind of notebook did you use?

cjhalbrooks · 02-01-2014, 07:48 AM

I use a spiral note book. One that you can fit in a back pocket. But use what ever you want. Your a big boy.

AUguy · 02-01-2014, 05:18 PM

Picked up a Moleskine notebook today. Working on my first entry now!

01-28-2014, 10:23 PM	#1
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	I hit my first goal now time for number too. When i joined this forum two years ago i never thought i would have ever hit a point in my smoking life where I could say this. I just hit a mile stone. I have finished my frist note book of my personal cigar reviews. I am stoked! I never thought that I could have ever tried so many cigars. I am a guy who like to stick with what he knows he like ( more like I am afraid of wasting money). I know for some of you guys tring over 200 different cigars is nothing. Too me I am stoked to start my next book and the goal is to finish it with this year. I want to thank you guys who gifted me so many new cigars since I have joined. You have opened my eyes to so many cigars. This happened because of you. I have learned so much for you guys I hope one day to be on your level. Thank you for taking time out of your life to hear me rant about this. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

01-28-2014, 10:30 PM	#3
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Well done Cory. Congrats on meeting your goal! __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

01-28-2014, 10:36 PM	#4
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. pretty awesome Cory. Is funny that you just finished your 1st notebook, as I just started my 1st notebook this past weekend.

01-28-2014, 10:55 PM	#5
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. very nice Cory. lets see what 2014 brings you

01-28-2014, 11:08 PM	#6
Heavy_d Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Derek Location: Eastern, KY Posts: 878 Trading: (1)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Way to go Cory! I'm still working on my notebook. Got a long way to go. __________________ "maybe it's like becoming one with the cigar. You lose yourself in it; everything fades away" -Raul Julia

01-28-2014, 10:29 PM	#2
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Always fun to hit those milestones. I hit my 4 year anniversary of my first cigar 9 days ago. I'm making it a tradition to smoke my first ever cigar(Hemingway) on that day every year.

01-29-2014, 06:31 AM	#7
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Very cool! This place definitely broadened my horizons so I know what you mean. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

01-29-2014, 07:21 AM	#8
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. very nice indeed! any highlights? __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

01-29-2014, 07:55 AM	#11
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Awesome Cory.

01-29-2014, 04:36 PM	#12
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Very cool! It's funny but I have friends who are just starting to smoke cigars and I hear the same old stuff. "I only need a small humidor. I can't imagine ever needing more than 50 cigars at a time" "I think I'm only going to smoke 1 - 2 cigars a month" "What is this cigarbid website all about?" "Can you loan me $50 to cover me as I overdrew my checking account bidding too much on cigarbid" "can I make a humidor out of a ziplock bag?" Ennjoy the milestone my friend! Smoke a great cigar to celebrate and start a new notebook! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

01-30-2014, 09:53 AM	#13
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Congrats on the milestone. I do not have the patience to write that many reviews. Just wait till Peter sees that thread title though.

01-30-2014, 09:56 AM	#14
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. That's awesome, Cory!! This place did the same for me - showing me so much more that I would have ever seen on my own. Best of luck for 2014. I anxiously await Peter's post, two... __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

01-30-2014, 10:50 AM	#15
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Nice job Cory I'm curious what format are you using? This is something I have thought about doing for a while now. I am using a simple spreadsheet just to document what I am smoking. __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

01-31-2014, 10:20 PM	#17
Big Perm Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Jason Location: DFW Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Congrats, very cool news....never even thought of that, might just follow your lead.....

02-01-2014, 12:26 AM	#18
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Congrats! I have thought about doing a notebook but never got around to it. Your post pushed me over the edge. What kind of notebook did you use?

02-01-2014, 07:48 AM	#19
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. I use a spiral note book. One that you can fit in a back pocket. But use what ever you want. Your a big boy. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

02-01-2014, 05:18 PM	#20
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	Re: I hit my first goal now time for number too. Picked up a Moleskine notebook today. Working on my first entry now!