New to the Cigar Scene

DOL_Pat · 02-14-2019, 05:53 PM

Hello everyone!

I have owned and (sometimes poorly) maintained a humidor that was gifted to me during a deployment to Afghanistan in 2014. Since that time I have been a very casual cigar smoker who has always enjoyed the activity but never gotten involved with the community in any sort of in depth way. I just recently retired from the military in December of last year and now want to devote more of my new found free time to learning about and becoming a more active member of this community and and looking for advice from any of the aficionados out there that can help guide me.

Full disclosure I am also studying cigar culture as part of competing my undergraduate degree so I will also use my education to help write research papers about this journey that I am embarking on.

My humidor currently consists of several Camacho Powebands, a Romeo and Julieta 1875 Reserve, A Diesel whiskey row bourbon aged. I would like to diversify from here as well as learn more about the best ways to upkeep and maintain a humidor. Any advice would be very welcome. Thanks everyone!

DOL,

Pat

markem · 02-14-2019, 07:23 PM

Welcome to the asylum! Best wishes on your journey of discovery.

Chainsaw13 · 02-14-2019, 07:32 PM

Welcome and thanks for your service

Porch Dweller · 02-14-2019, 10:40 PM

Thanks for your service and welcome to the hobby!

TXRebel · 02-15-2019, 12:04 AM

to The Asylum!

gomeitsmybday · 02-15-2019, 05:26 AM

Welcome and thank you for you service! Definitely take the time to read a lot of the stickies & faqs around here, they helped me immensely once I decided to get serious about my cigar hobby, and of course am always learning more!
I'd suggest before anything, make sure you get your humidity sorted out, it is really what makes or breaks a cigar! Well, that and the amount of time the cigar rests or ages at the correct humidity. And most importantly, have fun!!

CigarNut · 02-15-2019, 08:11 AM

Welcome to The Asylum and thank you for your service!

stearns · 02-15-2019, 09:06 AM

Welcome Pat

Wharf Rat · 02-15-2019, 09:22 AM

Welcome Pat! I’d suggest starting a thread for nominations for which BOTL you should study first. This will help delineate the hierarchy and social structure that has developed since we emerged from the Jungle.

DOL_Pat · 02-16-2019, 11:08 AM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcoming! I will be sure to explore the threads and will probably ask some questions of my own. On a side note I enjoyed a glass of Basil Hayden Dark Rye last night with a Powerband... Sometimes the struggle of doing research to discover my personal preferences can be a daunting task, but alas I will persist!

SD Beerman · 02-16-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DOL_Pat

Thanks everyone for the warm welcoming! I will be sure to explore the threads and will probably ask some questions of my own. On a side note I enjoyed a glass of Basil Hayden Dark Rye last night with a Powerband... Sometimes the struggle of doing research to discover my personal preferences can be a daunting task, but alas I will persist!

Keep up the good work.

heyferg · 02-17-2019, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOL_Pat

Thanks everyone for the warm welcoming! I will be sure to explore the threads and will probably ask some questions of my own. On a side note I enjoyed a glass of Basil Hayden Dark Rye last night with a Powerband... Sometimes the struggle of doing research to discover my personal preferences can be a daunting task, but alas I will persist!

"Endeavor to persevere!"

Dave128 · 02-17-2019, 01:48 PM

Welcome, Pat!

CEC_Tech · 02-18-2019, 09:33 PM

Welcome to the Asylum! You came to the right place!

icehog3 · 02-21-2019, 09:14 AM

Welcome to the Asylum!

02-14-2019, 05:53 PM	#1
DOL_Pat Veritas et Libertas Join Date: Feb 2019 First Name: Pat Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 2 Trading: (0)	New to the Cigar Scene Hello everyone! I have owned and (sometimes poorly) maintained a humidor that was gifted to me during a deployment to Afghanistan in 2014. Since that time I have been a very casual cigar smoker who has always enjoyed the activity but never gotten involved with the community in any sort of in depth way. I just recently retired from the military in December of last year and now want to devote more of my new found free time to learning about and becoming a more active member of this community and and looking for advice from any of the aficionados out there that can help guide me. Full disclosure I am also studying cigar culture as part of competing my undergraduate degree so I will also use my education to help write research papers about this journey that I am embarking on. My humidor currently consists of several Camacho Powebands, a Romeo and Julieta 1875 Reserve, A Diesel whiskey row bourbon aged. I would like to diversify from here as well as learn more about the best ways to upkeep and maintain a humidor. Any advice would be very welcome. Thanks everyone! DOL, Pat

02-14-2019, 07:23 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: New to the Cigar Scene Welcome to the asylum! Best wishes on your journey of discovery. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-14-2019, 07:32 PM	#3
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02-14-2019, 10:40 PM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,402 Trading: (24)	Re: New to the Cigar Scene Thanks for your service and welcome to the hobby! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

02-15-2019, 12:04 AM	#5
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02-15-2019, 05:26 AM	#6
gomeitsmybday Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2018 First Name: Michael Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 945 Trading: (5)	Re: New to the Cigar Scene Welcome and thank you for you service! Definitely take the time to read a lot of the stickies & faqs around here, they helped me immensely once I decided to get serious about my cigar hobby, and of course am always learning more! I'd suggest before anything, make sure you get your humidity sorted out, it is really what makes or breaks a cigar! Well, that and the amount of time the cigar rests or ages at the correct humidity. And most importantly, have fun!!

02-15-2019, 08:11 AM	#7
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02-15-2019, 09:06 AM	#8
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02-15-2019, 09:22 AM	#9
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: New to the Cigar Scene Welcome Pat! I’d suggest starting a thread for nominations for which BOTL you should study first. This will help delineate the hierarchy and social structure that has developed since we emerged from the Jungle.

02-16-2019, 11:08 AM	#10
DOL_Pat Veritas et Libertas Join Date: Feb 2019 First Name: Pat Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 2 Trading: (0)	Re: New to the Cigar Scene Thanks everyone for the warm welcoming! I will be sure to explore the threads and will probably ask some questions of my own. On a side note I enjoyed a glass of Basil Hayden Dark Rye last night with a Powerband... Sometimes the struggle of doing research to discover my personal preferences can be a daunting task, but alas I will persist!

02-17-2019, 01:48 PM	#13
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: New to the Cigar Scene Welcome, Pat! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

02-18-2019, 09:33 PM	#14
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02-21-2019, 09:14 AM	#15
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: New to the Cigar Scene Welcome to the Asylum! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!