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)

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)