Met Jonathan Drew Last Night

10-28-2011, 07:50 AM

The big B&M in my area had a Halloween party hosting Drew Estates and a limited release cigar Liga Privada Unicos UF4. It was costumes and smokes. There was a lot of LP9 on hand, tons of My Uzi Weighs a Ton, some LP40, and some of the UF4. There was a raffle for anyone who bought boxes of sticks, an $800 carbon fiber humidor that was just knock down gorgeous, and some LP Ash Trays and a $200 gift card to the best costume. (photos will follow as my fiance downloads them off her camera).

I have to say, Jon was one of the nicest guys I've *ever* met. He treated every single person who came up to see him like they were the most important person in the room. That, on top of the usual signing boxes and taking photos in front of a Drew Estates banner.

There was a little bit of a line, and he was taking his time with everyone...he apologized for the wait when our time came to meet him. He asked what we were smoking, and why we weren't smoking right now, and we explained that we're still beginners, and are working our way through the ACID lineup. I mentioned that I had an UnderCrown for the first time last weekend, and it was just too much for me...that I felt lightheaded and a little woosey (is that how it's spelled?). He said to me "don't be like these guys, smoking 4-6-8 sticks a day, and don't try to rush to the stronger stuff. Take your time, enjoy the mild sticks as long as you can". Then he walked us over to the ACID product (which wasn't part of this event at all) and picked a couple sticks for my fiance and I and said they were on him. Then we talked costumes and Chicago and compared our bellies (mines bigger unfortunately)LOL

This event was completely different than the Tat Wolfman release where I felt like I was swarmed by used car salesmen trying to push boxes on me. Jon was just so very into every single person who took the time to come by, and spent as much time with me and my fiance as anyone else; even though we only bought two sticks (and gave us a few sticks). Great event, and a really great guy. I have a lot more respect for Drew Estates right now, and I hope to run into Jon again.

(more photos to follow)

Blak Smyth · 10-28-2011, 08:00 AM

Awesome thanks for sharing!
Can't wait for the rest of the pics.
I can't wait to meet JD!

10-28-2011, 08:09 AM

Looks like some photos are up! All shots taken with my fiance's Nikon D700 and 50mm f/1.4. It was not very well lit, so I'm surprised these shots came out as well as they did. It might have something to do with an excellent photographer.

My fiance and the guy who won the costume contest. His wife made him that costume, and the cigar band is printed canvas that's velcro'd on so he can swap it it out depending on who's hosting the event! LOL

Jonathan Drew doing his thing:

This sexy box was the big raffle prize. The shop owners had to mention a dozen times how much they spent on this box.

10-28-2011, 08:11 AM

Some sticks:

This hoodie/costume cracked us all up. It looked like a white hoodie till you zip up the zipper: Bam! Instant Storm Trooper

My rotund self, Jon, and my fiance Brianne. We did not win the costume contest unfortunately. Everyone who came in costume did get a free Dirty Rat hat. I think Jon was trying to scam my costume idea (And plenty of guys were trying to steal my woman!)

irratebass · 10-28-2011, 08:19 AM

Very cool story Eric, glad you had an ejoyable time at the event. Looks like a good time....very awesome of Jonathan to take the time to meet his fans and super awesome of him to give you and your lovely a couple of sticks.

Question, what were the LP's and Uzi going for as singles?

10-28-2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irratebass

Very cool story Eric, glad you had an ejoyable time at the event. Looks like a good time....very awesome of Jonathan to take the time to meet his fans and super awesome of him to give you and your lovely a couple of sticks.

Question, what were the LP's and Uzi going for as singles?

The short Uzi were $7.95 or $8.95, and each size up was another dollar.

The LPs didn't have prices on them, except the LP40, which I think was $13 a stick.

I nearly fell over to see the boxes of LP9s at $299+ a box. They were big boxes though.

It didn't look like they had any Dirty Rat, I know those are a favorite here and I was going to score some to share on the forums...but the only dirty rat I saw was the hats they gave out.

danreeve · 10-28-2011, 08:23 AM

nice pics! looks like a great time. I was going to be there but just have done to much traveling in the past few weeks.

Dan

Boz · 10-28-2011, 08:24 AM

Very cool Eric, thanks for sharing.

Mikess · 10-28-2011, 08:26 AM

Good photos, looks like a good time.

irratebass · 10-28-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lonely Raven

The short Uzi were $7.95 or $8.95, and each size up was another dollar.

The LPs didn't have prices on them, except the LP40, which I think was $13 a stick.

I nearly fell over to see the boxes of LP9s at $299+ a box. They were big boxes though.

It didn't look like they had any Dirty Rat, I know those are a favorite here and I was going to score some to share on the forums...but the only dirty rat I saw was the hats they gave out.

Thanks.....wow, $13 a stick? Kinda pricey. Can't wait for more pics, especially of your lil lady

10-28-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Thanks.....wow, $13 a stick? Kinda pricey. Can't wait for more pics, especially of your lil lady

Hey now, no weezin the juice!!

kelmac07 · 10-28-2011, 08:34 AM

Very cool...thanks for sharing Eric.

irratebass · 10-28-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonely Raven

Hey now, no weezin the juice!!

No sharing?

WittyUserName · 10-28-2011, 08:49 AM

Eric, looks like a great time. Thanks for sharing, now post up some pictures of the loot!!

Crownedone · 10-28-2011, 09:05 AM

Way cool, thanks for shareing.

CigarNut · 10-28-2011, 09:11 AM

Thanks for sharing -- those are some great pics and it sounds like it was a great event.

Just to echo Jon's comments -- because he's right! There is nothing wrong with smoking mild cigars and there is nothing wrong with smoking a few cigars per week/month/etc. It's not a contest. Smoke however many sticks you want, smoke what you like and like what you smoke!

dave · 10-28-2011, 09:32 AM

Sounds like a GREAT (and memorable) night.
Thanks for posting.

MrClean · 10-28-2011, 11:23 AM

Nice thread Eric, cool to see the pics. The 50mm lens is awesome no matter which brand you have. Good advice from JD, don't rush anything, enjoy what you like and work your way up when you're comfortable with it.

10-28-2011, 11:37 AM

This was a vey enjoyable read and the photos are a nice touch. It's good to know that you had such a warm experience. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about Jonathan Drew. Awesome.

Flynnster · 10-28-2011, 11:51 AM

What shop was this? because the "Alley" shirt is from down the block from me!

10-28-2011, 07:50 AM	#1
Lonely Raven Guest Posts: n/a	Met Jonathan Drew Last Night The big B&M in my area had a Halloween party hosting Drew Estates and a limited release cigar Liga Privada Unicos UF4. It was costumes and smokes. There was a lot of LP9 on hand, tons of My Uzi Weighs a Ton, some LP40, and some of the UF4. There was a raffle for anyone who bought boxes of sticks, an $800 carbon fiber humidor that was just knock down gorgeous, and some LP Ash Trays and a $200 gift card to the best costume. (photos will follow as my fiance downloads them off her camera). I have to say, Jon was one of the nicest guys I've ever met. He treated every single person who came up to see him like they were the most important person in the room. That, on top of the usual signing boxes and taking photos in front of a Drew Estates banner. There was a little bit of a line, and he was taking his time with everyone...he apologized for the wait when our time came to meet him. He asked what we were smoking, and why we weren't smoking right now, and we explained that we're still beginners, and are working our way through the ACID lineup. I mentioned that I had an UnderCrown for the first time last weekend, and it was just too much for me...that I felt lightheaded and a little woosey (is that how it's spelled?). He said to me "don't be like these guys, smoking 4-6-8 sticks a day, and don't try to rush to the stronger stuff. Take your time, enjoy the mild sticks as long as you can". Then he walked us over to the ACID product (which wasn't part of this event at all) and picked a couple sticks for my fiance and I and said they were on him. Then we talked costumes and Chicago and compared our bellies (mines bigger unfortunately)LOL This event was completely different than the Tat Wolfman release where I felt like I was swarmed by used car salesmen trying to push boxes on me. Jon was just so very into every single person who took the time to come by, and spent as much time with me and my fiance as anyone else; even though we only bought two sticks (and gave us a few sticks). Great event, and a really great guy. I have a lot more respect for Drew Estates right now, and I hope to run into Jon again. (more photos to follow)

10-28-2011, 08:00 AM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Awesome thanks for sharing! Can't wait for the rest of the pics. I can't wait to meet JD! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-28-2011, 08:09 AM	#3
Lonely Raven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Looks like some photos are up! All shots taken with my fiance's Nikon D700 and 50mm f/1.4. It was not very well lit, so I'm surprised these shots came out as well as they did. It might have something to do with an excellent photographer. My fiance and the guy who won the costume contest. His wife made him that costume, and the cigar band is printed canvas that's velcro'd on so he can swap it it out depending on who's hosting the event! LOL Jonathan Drew doing his thing: This sexy box was the big raffle prize. The shop owners had to mention a dozen times how much they spent on this box.

10-28-2011, 08:11 AM	#4
Lonely Raven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Some sticks: This hoodie/costume cracked us all up. It looked like a white hoodie till you zip up the zipper: Bam! Instant Storm Trooper My rotund self, Jon, and my fiance Brianne. We did not win the costume contest unfortunately. Everyone who came in costume did get a free Dirty Rat hat. I think Jon was trying to scam my costume idea (And plenty of guys were trying to steal my woman!)

10-28-2011, 08:19 AM	#5
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Very cool story Eric, glad you had an ejoyable time at the event. Looks like a good time....very awesome of Jonathan to take the time to meet his fans and super awesome of him to give you and your lovely a couple of sticks. Question, what were the LP's and Uzi going for as singles? __________________

10-28-2011, 08:23 AM	#7
danreeve Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night nice pics! looks like a great time. I was going to be there but just have done to much traveling in the past few weeks. Dan __________________ http://cigarpress.com/

10-28-2011, 08:24 AM	#8
Boz In Vino Veritas Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: William Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 1,544 Trading: (18)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Very cool Eric, thanks for sharing. __________________ The snozzberries taste like snozzberries.

10-28-2011, 08:26 AM	#9
Mikess Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 Location: KAIA, KAF Afghan Posts: 113 Trading: (1)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Good photos, looks like a good time.

10-28-2011, 08:34 AM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Very cool...thanks for sharing Eric. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-28-2011, 08:49 AM	#14
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10-28-2011, 09:05 AM	#15
Crownedone Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: crawfordville fl. Posts: 289 Trading: (0)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Way cool, thanks for shareing.

10-28-2011, 09:11 AM	#16
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Thanks for sharing -- those are some great pics and it sounds like it was a great event. Just to echo Jon's comments -- because he's right! There is nothing wrong with smoking mild cigars and there is nothing wrong with smoking a few cigars per week/month/etc. It's not a contest. Smoke however many sticks you want, smoke what you like and like what you smoke! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-28-2011, 09:32 AM	#17
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Sounds like a GREAT (and memorable) night. Thanks for posting.

10-28-2011, 11:23 AM	#18
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night Nice thread Eric, cool to see the pics. The 50mm lens is awesome no matter which brand you have. Good advice from JD, don't rush anything, enjoy what you like and work your way up when you're comfortable with it. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-28-2011, 11:37 AM	#19
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night This was a vey enjoyable read and the photos are a nice touch. It's good to know that you had such a warm experience. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about Jonathan Drew. Awesome.

10-28-2011, 11:51 AM	#20
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Met Jonathan Drew Last Night What shop was this? because the "Alley" shirt is from down the block from me!