It has been a while

RevSmoke · 06-21-2016, 04:54 PM

Well, I see it has been at least 7 months since my last visit to CA.

Someone did ask privately how I am doing, they were concerned because they had not seen me here in quite a while.

Well, there are no worries. I am doing well. Life has been crazy though, and sometimes certain things just need to be moved back on the priority list.

I will say that there are many here that I missed, and that was a byproduct of my decision to avoid the Asylum because I have a disease called CDD (Cigar Discussion Disorder), a cousin of CAD, PAD, & TAD. I can sit here and read thread after thread after thread, and all of a sudden 3-4 hours are just gone. Maybe it is a problem of self-control.

So, I simply stayed away.

I thought I'd drop in, say hello, and let you know I will be around - but less frequently.

One tidbit is that we sold the old "cabin" (really just a dilapidated mobile home) which was about 2.5 hours away, and bought a home to which we will retire. It is about 50 minutes away, and Pauline even enjoys going up there. It is, like the previous one, a "no internet zone," but that can be a blessing. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, split level ranch with an open concept dining/living room, spacious kitchen, rec room with a bar, 3-season room, 2-car attached garage, and a basement. So, if someone wants to come visit, y'all are welcome.

Selling and buying was a big part of why I have been absent.

Anyway, I have rambled on enough.

Looking forward to "talking" with old friends and maybe making some new ones.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

The Poet · 06-21-2016, 05:02 PM

Todd! Great to hear from you! I was actually thinking about you just the other day, wondering what was up and how you are. Glad that things are fine.

Don't get hooked again, if that's what you want, but also don't be such a stranger either.

dijit · 06-21-2016, 05:10 PM

Wow even without us you seem to have been a very busy man. Welcome back.

Ogre · 06-21-2016, 05:13 PM

Welcome Home Brother

WhiteMamba · 06-21-2016, 05:42 PM

Glad to hear from you brother!

Brlesq · 06-21-2016, 05:43 PM

Great to see you back Todd! Best of luck on your new home!

icehog3 · 06-21-2016, 05:50 PM

Really good to "see" you, Todd, hope you will be at least an occasional family member.

MarkinAZ · 06-21-2016, 06:27 PM

Well, I knew you were ok Todd, and just assumed you were taking a long breather... So,

I'm hearing a couple of things here: 1) we may just have a new place to herf in the "no internet" zone, and 2) a Sunday edition of the CA newsletter may be in order

Good to see you back Todd and Goooooooooooo Packers

CigarNut · 06-21-2016, 08:59 PM

Welcome back!

jjirons69 · 06-22-2016, 07:34 AM

Good to hear form you, Rev! Sounds like a sweet pad, glad your family is able to enjoy it without all these worldly things interfering. Stay in touch. Have a cigar. Read a thread. Repeat.

stearns · 06-22-2016, 07:35 AM

Great to see ya around Todd

irratebass · 06-22-2016, 08:03 AM

Welcome back Todd....glad to see you're doing well.

yourchoice · 06-22-2016, 09:14 AM

Todd! Great to "see" you! Glad to hear things are going well and hope to "hear" from you a little more frequently.

massphatness · 06-22-2016, 09:46 AM

Really good to hear from you, Todd!

Emjaysmash · 06-22-2016, 10:58 AM

The Mooch misses ya, Todd! Nice to see your FB updates though

The Poet · 06-22-2016, 12:14 PM

And where the Sheol have YOU been, MJ?

Emjaysmash · 06-22-2016, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

And where the Sheol have YOU been, MJ?

Oh you know, here and there.

nutcracker · 06-22-2016, 12:30 PM

Hey Todd - welcome home - missing the pipe tobacco review man!

RevSmoke · 06-22-2016, 03:25 PM

First, thanks for the welcome back. It is good to be missed. I hope to show up a couple times a week at least.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Well, I knew you were ok Todd, and just assumed you were taking a long breather... So,

I'm hearing a couple of things here: 1) we may just have a new place to herf in the "no internet" zone, and 2) a Sunday edition of the CA newsletter may be in order

Good to see you back Todd and Goooooooooooo Packers

Yeah, that could happen. If you have some dates in mind, let me know.

It is not a place we are moving into, but it is a "retirement" home, so I get up there to mow or to just get away for a couple days.

I do not need a CA newsletter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutcracker

Hey Todd - welcome home - missing the pipe tobacco review man!

Hmm, did a few of those, but I am so set in my ways I do not try much new stuff anymore - at least nothing lately. Maybe I should branch out a bit and get some samples of some stuff to try. What would you like to see reviewed?

longknocker · 06-22-2016, 04:05 PM

Good To Hear From You, Todd, & Enjoy That "Retirement", Brother!

06-21-2016, 04:54 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	It has been a while Well, I see it has been at least 7 months since my last visit to CA. Someone did ask privately how I am doing, they were concerned because they had not seen me here in quite a while. Well, there are no worries. I am doing well. Life has been crazy though, and sometimes certain things just need to be moved back on the priority list. I will say that there are many here that I missed, and that was a byproduct of my decision to avoid the Asylum because I have a disease called CDD (Cigar Discussion Disorder), a cousin of CAD, PAD, & TAD. I can sit here and read thread after thread after thread, and all of a sudden 3-4 hours are just gone. Maybe it is a problem of self-control. So, I simply stayed away. I thought I'd drop in, say hello, and let you know I will be around - but less frequently. One tidbit is that we sold the old "cabin" (really just a dilapidated mobile home) which was about 2.5 hours away, and bought a home to which we will retire. It is about 50 minutes away, and Pauline even enjoys going up there. It is, like the previous one, a "no internet zone," but that can be a blessing. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, split level ranch with an open concept dining/living room, spacious kitchen, rec room with a bar, 3-season room, 2-car attached garage, and a basement. So, if someone wants to come visit, y'all are welcome. Selling and buying was a big part of why I have been absent. Anyway, I have rambled on enough. Looking forward to "talking" with old friends and maybe making some new ones. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-21-2016, 05:02 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: It has been a while Todd! Great to hear from you! I was actually thinking about you just the other day, wondering what was up and how you are. Glad that things are fine. Don't get hooked again, if that's what you want, but also don't be such a stranger either. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

06-21-2016, 05:10 PM	#3
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: It has been a while Wow even without us you seem to have been a very busy man. Welcome back. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

06-21-2016, 05:13 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: It has been a while Welcome Home Brother __________________

06-21-2016, 05:42 PM	#5
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: It has been a while Glad to hear from you brother! __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

06-21-2016, 05:43 PM	#6
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,024 Trading: (17)	Re: It has been a while Great to see you back Todd! Best of luck on your new home! __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

06-21-2016, 05:50 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: It has been a while Really good to "see" you, Todd, hope you will be at least an occasional family member. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-21-2016, 06:27 PM	#8
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: It has been a while Well, I knew you were ok Todd, and just assumed you were taking a long breather... So, I'm hearing a couple of things here: 1) we may just have a new place to herf in the "no internet" zone, and 2) a Sunday edition of the CA newsletter may be in order Good to see you back Todd and Goooooooooooo Packers __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

06-21-2016, 08:59 PM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: It has been a while Welcome back! __________________ 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.

06-22-2016, 07:34 AM	#10
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: It has been a while Good to hear form you, Rev! Sounds like a sweet pad, glad your family is able to enjoy it without all these worldly things interfering. Stay in touch. Have a cigar. Read a thread. Repeat. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

06-22-2016, 07:35 AM	#11
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: It has been a while Great to see ya around Todd __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

06-22-2016, 08:03 AM	#12
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: It has been a while Welcome back Todd....glad to see you're doing well. __________________

06-22-2016, 09:14 AM	#13
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: It has been a while Todd! Great to "see" you! Glad to hear things are going well and hope to "hear" from you a little more frequently.

06-22-2016, 09:46 AM	#14
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: It has been a while Really good to hear from you, Todd! __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

06-22-2016, 10:58 AM	#15
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: It has been a while The Mooch misses ya, Todd! Nice to see your FB updates though __________________

06-22-2016, 12:14 PM	#16
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: It has been a while And where the Sheol have YOU been, MJ? __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

06-22-2016, 12:30 PM	#18
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: It has been a while Hey Todd - welcome home - missing the pipe tobacco review man! __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

06-22-2016, 04:05 PM	#20
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: It has been a while Good To Hear From You, Todd, & Enjoy That "Retirement", Brother!