Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences"

Mr.Maduro · 08-26-2009, 11:06 AM

Shack V.... being handed an El Rey del Mundo Panetelas Largas and a Mimosa by the host himself will definately be one I remember for a long time.

I honestly felt like the guest of honor at that moment.

-Bolivar Gold Medal on the balcony of my hotel room in Aruba.

-A much needed night out here in NYC with a few good friends, I smoked: an '08 ERdM Especiales (RE), '85 Punch Ninfa, '94 CoRo, and a '70s RyJ Corona

Mr.Maduro · 08-26-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

Shack V.... being handed an El Rey del Mundo Panetelas Largas and a Mimosa by the host himself will definately be one I remember for a long time.

I honestly felt like the guest of honor at that moment.

-Bolivar Gold Medal on the balcony of my hotel room in Aruba.

-A much needed night out here in NYC with a few good friends, I smoked: an '08 ERdM Especiales (RE), '85 Punch Ninfa, '94 CoRo, and a '70s RyJ Corona

I just remembered an amazing La Gloria Cubana #1 on a good friends patio down in S. Florida earlier this year.

Shaerza · 08-26-2009, 11:45 AM

Bonfires at the Shack, with the fire crew regulars

Last Christmas at the rents house, there was 18" of snow outside but I went out and shoveled off the patio. Had my dad and two brothers pick whatever they wanted from the humi and we went outside and smoked huddled around the firepit with a fire keeping us warm. One of the coolest smoking pics I have, so very cool to be able to share it with my family.

The thursday night ppp at SHIII, my first. I was sitting between Allen and Tom... If that wasn't a forceful shove I am not sure what would be! I learned so much that night.

elderboy02 · 08-26-2009, 11:56 AM

One of my favorite times was when I first smoked a cigar with another person. I met chippewastud79 and his friend on a nice summer afternoon. What made it memorable was the great weather, atmosphere (Hooters), and meeting new people just because of a few dead plants.

elderboy02 · 08-26-2009, 11:58 AM

Another great time just happened at this year's Shack Herf V.

It was great just to witness the punishment puff puff pass. Seeing everyones reaction to the fake Cohiba and what was inside it was hillarious

JJG · 08-26-2009, 03:33 PM

oh yeah! How could I forget my first Cuban? It was also my first Cuban box purchase. I had been reading CS for a while and just decided to try one of the vendors from the banner ads. I figured, "they wouldn't let people advertise fakes on CS right?"

well I was right and still order from the same guys today. The excitement of getting that first box was intense. I had never even seen a CC before. I didn't expect it to live up to my expectations but it certainly did.

MajorCaptSilly · 08-26-2009, 08:16 PM

Road trip with my boss and his brothers to Cigar Fest. Most fun I had in years.

MCS

Whee · 08-26-2009, 08:28 PM

Would have to be my first cigar, shared with friends on my 40th birthday at the Mandalay Bay sports book in Vegas. Good friends, good times.

Close second would be meeting my first CS member in person. Guitarman ST. Football, pizza and smokes

papajohn67 · 08-26-2009, 09:16 PM

Last night at Bill's "BillyCigars" new private cigar club, the Vertigo Club located just south of the sports stadiums in downtown Seattle. Small gathering of "Mossbacks", hell of a nice evening and a heck of a nice place.

yachties23 · 08-29-2009, 05:37 AM

My first CS herf with the Jersey/Philly guys. (VS, JoeD, Germantownrob, Raisin)

05 Boli PC. First CC ever, made me realize I hadn't even begun the experience cigars. I had no idea what to expect when I showed up at JRs, but I got a great welcome, enjoyed an awesome night, and smoked more cigars that night than I can think to count, but the Boli PC stands out.

Tonight-

Hopefully this will be a memorable one. Heading down to Atlantic city for one of my best friend's bachelor parties. Bringing down three Opus X double Coronas, that have been sitting for a while. One for my brother, myself and for the doomed groom to be.

Kreth · 08-26-2009, 11:57 AM

Attending my first herf in Albany back in March. I had just gotten into cigars around the beginning of this year, and it was great meeting other BOTLs and just talking about smokes and accessories. I also learned a major herfing no-no that day. I had brought a travel humi about half full with smokes to share, and made the mistake of leaving it open on a table for anyone to help themselves. Of course, when I got home and opened it, the damn thing was completely full.
A few weeks ago, the wife and I had dinner with the in-laws at their lake camp. Afterwards, I had a cigar while sitting at the water's edge. It was really peaceful just enjoying a smoke, looking out across the water.

jwfish81 · 08-26-2009, 06:36 PM

My first Hillbilly Herf last year... If you weren't there, you wouldn't understand!

dox47 · 08-28-2009, 11:30 PM

Probably not exactly what was meant by "memorable", but I was amused the other day while smoking an Oliva Series O perfecto at the docks after missing a ferry. I was being polite and standing well at the end of the dock away from the cars that were waiting, but that didn't stop some lady in a Land Rover from throwing a fit about it just loudly enough so I'd be sure to hear it, teach me to smoke a cigar in the Seattle area... I would have enjoyed the perfecto regardless, but a great cigar AND pissing off an uptight Seattleite at the same time? Priceless.

08-26-2009, 11:45 AM	#3
Shaerza Weasel Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 201 Trading: (0)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" Bonfires at the Shack, with the fire crew regulars Last Christmas at the rents house, there was 18" of snow outside but I went out and shoveled off the patio. Had my dad and two brothers pick whatever they wanted from the humi and we went outside and smoked huddled around the firepit with a fire keeping us warm. One of the coolest smoking pics I have, so very cool to be able to share it with my family. The thursday night ppp at SHIII, my first. I was sitting between Allen and Tom... If that wasn't a forceful shove I am not sure what would be! I learned so much that night.

08-26-2009, 11:56 AM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,516 Trading: (133)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" One of my favorite times was when I first smoked a cigar with another person. I met chippewastud79 and his friend on a nice summer afternoon. What made it memorable was the great weather, atmosphere (Hooters), and meeting new people just because of a few dead plants.

08-26-2009, 11:58 AM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,516 Trading: (133)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" Another great time just happened at this year's Shack Herf V. It was great just to witness the punishment puff puff pass. Seeing everyones reaction to the fake Cohiba and what was inside it was hillarious

08-26-2009, 03:33 PM	#6
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" oh yeah! How could I forget my first Cuban? It was also my first Cuban box purchase. I had been reading CS for a while and just decided to try one of the vendors from the banner ads. I figured, "they wouldn't let people advertise fakes on CS right?" well I was right and still order from the same guys today. The excitement of getting that first box was intense. I had never even seen a CC before. I didn't expect it to live up to my expectations but it certainly did.

08-26-2009, 08:16 PM	#7
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" Road trip with my boss and his brothers to Cigar Fest. Most fun I had in years. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

08-26-2009, 11:06 AM	#1
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" Shack V.... being handed an El Rey del Mundo Panetelas Largas and a Mimosa by the host himself will definately be one I remember for a long time. I honestly felt like the guest of honor at that moment. -Bolivar Gold Medal on the balcony of my hotel room in Aruba. -A much needed night out here in NYC with a few good friends, I smoked: an '08 ERdM Especiales (RE), '85 Punch Ninfa, '94 CoRo, and a '70s RyJ Corona __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

08-26-2009, 08:28 PM	#8
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" Would have to be my first cigar, shared with friends on my 40th birthday at the Mandalay Bay sports book in Vegas. Good friends, good times. Close second would be meeting my first CS member in person. Guitarman ST. Football, pizza and smokes __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

08-26-2009, 09:16 PM	#9
papajohn67 Reprobate From The 101st Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 911 Trading: (62)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" Last night at Bill's "BillyCigars" new private cigar club, the Vertigo Club located just south of the sports stadiums in downtown Seattle. Small gathering of "Mossbacks", hell of a nice evening and a heck of a nice place.

08-29-2009, 05:37 AM	#10
yachties23 The Belly of the Beast Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Chris Location: New York City Posts: 568 Trading: (15)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" My first CS herf with the Jersey/Philly guys. (VS, JoeD, Germantownrob, Raisin) 05 Boli PC. First CC ever, made me realize I hadn't even begun the experience cigars. I had no idea what to expect when I showed up at JRs, but I got a great welcome, enjoyed an awesome night, and smoked more cigars that night than I can think to count, but the Boli PC stands out. Tonight- Hopefully this will be a memorable one. Heading down to Atlantic city for one of my best friend's bachelor parties. Bringing down three Opus X double Coronas, that have been sitting for a while. One for my brother, myself and for the doomed groom to be.

08-26-2009, 11:57 AM	#11
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" Attending my first herf in Albany back in March. I had just gotten into cigars around the beginning of this year, and it was great meeting other BOTLs and just talking about smokes and accessories. I also learned a major herfing no-no that day. I had brought a travel humi about half full with smokes to share, and made the mistake of leaving it open on a table for anyone to help themselves. Of course, when I got home and opened it, the damn thing was completely full. A few weeks ago, the wife and I had dinner with the in-laws at their lake camp. Afterwards, I had a cigar while sitting at the water's edge. It was really peaceful just enjoying a smoke, looking out across the water. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-26-2009, 06:36 PM	#12
jwfish81 Just wandering Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: The Ozarks Posts: 97 Trading: (1)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" My first Hillbilly Herf last year... If you weren't there, you wouldn't understand! __________________ Enjoying the outdoors and a good cigar!

08-28-2009, 11:30 PM	#13
dox47 Mad Machinist Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Vince Location: Seattle(ish) Posts: 30 Trading: (0)	Re: Your memorable "Cigar Smoking Experiences" Probably not exactly what was meant by "memorable", but I was amused the other day while smoking an Oliva Series O perfecto at the docks after missing a ferry. I was being polite and standing well at the end of the dock away from the cars that were waiting, but that didn't stop some lady in a Land Rover from throwing a fit about it just loudly enough so I'd be sure to hear it, teach me to smoke a cigar in the Seattle area... I would have enjoyed the perfecto regardless, but a great cigar AND pissing off an uptight Seattleite at the same time? Priceless.