Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners

stitch · 07-01-2010, 07:20 PM

Back in 04' I descovered CS ... And ya'all showed this old cow hand that there were other cigars than King Edwards ...
Ron (RGD) was the first person to ask me if I wanted to try a particular smoke.
He then promply bombed me with about 5,000 differnt cigars to try ... He got Mrs. Stitch to smokin' them in fact.
then in 05' we started the "Cigars for the Troops" thing ... Geez, Papajohn67, RGD,Dave 68' whatever that car is, Bazooka Joe, Squid, Mr.Maduro ... God I can't even remember all of you ... All jumped on board and started sending more smokes than could be counted ... Geez, Al, Fred, Damn I feel bad I can't remember .....
Then we all moved over here ... John, Ron, Dave, Al ... All of you I forgot to mention ... Some of the best friends I've ever had yet never met ...
I get support, Guidence, Help, Brotherhood ....
Daaaaaamn ...
The point of this thread is .... You young'uns and newbies ....
This place has a history ... It's about more than cigars ... it's about ALL of us here ... It's about BROTHERHOOD ....
And in that world out there you won't find this in many places.
To my long time Brothers ... GooooodDamn thank you for taking me into your fold ... To you Young'uns ... Welcome and be glad this is here due to just a few.
You are ALL my compadre's ... We shall ride one day in the sky
Thank you all for being here.

croatan · 07-01-2010, 07:29 PM

Great post, Stich, and so very true.

I think your experience mirrors that of many (if not most) of us. We came to CS or CA to learn about cigars and have stayed for the amazing friendships and camaraderie that, unfortunately, seem so rare in other places (online and off). And, sometimes, when things get down or there's bickering or strife in our little corner of the world, it's all too easy to forget that. Thanks for the reminder

bobarian · 07-01-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stitch

Back in 04' I descovered CS ... And ya'all showed this old cow hand that there were other cigars than King Edwards ...
Ron (RGD) was the first person to ask me if I wanted to try a particular smoke.
He then promply bombed me with about 5,000 differnt cigars to try ... He got Mrs. Stitch to smokin' them in fact.
then in 05' we started the "Cigars for the Troops" thing ... Geez, Papajohn67, RGD,Dave 68' whatever that car is, Bazooka Joe, Squid, Mr.Maduro ... God I can't even remember all of you ... All jumped on board and started sending more smokes than could be counted ... Geez, Al, Fred, Damn I feel bad I can't remember .....
Then we all moved over here ... John, Ron, Dave, Al ... All of you I forgot to mention ... Some of the best friends I've ever had yet never met ...
I get support, Guidence, Help, Brotherhood ....
Daaaaaamn ...
The point of this thread is .... You young'uns and newbies ....
This place has a history ... It's about more than cigars ... it's about ALL of us here ... It's about BROTHERHOOD ....
And in that world out there you won't find this in many places.
To my long time Brothers ... GooooodDamn thank you for taking me into your fold ... To you Young'uns ... Welcome and be glad this is here due to just a few.
You are ALL my compadre's ... We shall ride one day in the sky
Thank you all for being here.

QFT.

Well stated. As James said, this mirrors many of our experience. The bonds of friendship formed here and on CS go far beyond anything else I have found in my life.

stitch · 07-01-2010, 07:48 PM

John (Papajohn67) has bombed me with so much stuff over the years it would take a fork lift to carry it all and has been a true "Been there done that" kind of brother ... Ron (RGD) has helped me in way's I'll never be able to repay, Al (ahc4353) He's been one of those people who you just wish you could sit down with and say ... Thank you Man ... Just for who you are, Thank you.
Nick the "Ragin Cajun" ... Chit ... What can I say but Semper Fi Bro !!!
Marine SSGt's Rule the world ... Bao ... SGT. of Marines ... You too Bro, Semper FI.
You guy's of the team of 11 ... Damn, You saved our Butts !!!
Thank you Brothers ... Just Thank you.

68TriShield · 07-01-2010, 08:34 PM

Guys like you and Ron and many others,make it all worthwhile Jeff.

Mr.Maduro · 07-01-2010, 09:14 PM

Amen brother...amen. Its guys like you, papajohn, and Fred that keeps a place like this feeling like home. When you're home you're with family and who wouldn't do anything to help their family?

Damn I miss Squid....time for me to pick up the phone.
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kelmac07 · 07-01-2010, 10:03 PM

Great post Stitch!!!

It truly is about the brotherhood!!

cort · 07-01-2010, 10:08 PM

AMEN

BlackDog · 07-01-2010, 10:14 PM

Great post Stitch. That's really what all of Life is about when you come right down to it. A few good brothers and sisters that make life richer. Thanks for the reminder.

stitch · 07-01-2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

Damn I miss Squid....time for me to pick up the phone.Posted via Mobile Device

Where in theeee hell did that Navy/CIA/NSA Spook run off to anyways ????

07-01-2010, 10:18 PM

Thanks Jeff

icehog3 · 07-01-2010, 10:36 PM

Thanks Jeff....reminders of our history, and our Brotherhood, always bring a smile to my face.

Chingas · 07-01-2010, 10:46 PM

As a new member to the family I must say, I love it here. So far everyone I've encountered has been great. Responses to threads are fast as hell and the responses are genuine. I feel honored to be part of the Asylum. Sure I ask stupid questions like what is CS I thought it was CA but people here forgive easily.

My only regret is not finding this place in 93 when I first started smoking. The wealth of knowledge here and the brotherhood of family is just awesome.

I may be new here but I plan on being an active member. Sharing what I know and learning from others. I want to be here for the good times, the bad times and everything inbetween.

Thanks for excepting me and playing an integral part in the Asylum.

Mugen910 · 07-01-2010, 10:48 PM

wonderful post brother absolutely wonderful!

RevSmoke · 07-01-2010, 10:53 PM

Good words - good thoughts. Thanks!

awsmith4 · 07-01-2010, 10:58 PM

So true brother, I have friendships here as strong or stronger than I've had in my entire life and for that I am truly thankful

Lear31MX · 07-01-2010, 10:59 PM

Inspiring post. Thanks from a newbie

SmokeyJoe · 07-01-2010, 11:12 PM

Thanks, Stitch... as a former gorilla, I appreciate the reminders. For all of those who have found CA at a later time, I hope they can appreciate the perspective you give to what this place really is all about.

And you guys are right... time to find Squid. Haven't seen him since we herfed in Fayetteville - has it been since February '09?!?!

Saw where he signed on last on 6/28. Maybe a timely PM would be appropriate.

Well said, Stitch. You are a quality brother. So thankful for my personalized leather cigar case.

Old Sailor · 07-01-2010, 11:16 PM

MarkinAZ · 07-01-2010, 11:23 PM

Solid post mi amigo

07-01-2010, 07:20 PM	#1
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Back in 04' I descovered CS ... And ya'all showed this old cow hand that there were other cigars than King Edwards ... Ron (RGD) was the first person to ask me if I wanted to try a particular smoke. He then promply bombed me with about 5,000 differnt cigars to try ... He got Mrs. Stitch to smokin' them in fact. then in 05' we started the "Cigars for the Troops" thing ... Geez, Papajohn67, RGD,Dave 68' whatever that car is, Bazooka Joe, Squid, Mr.Maduro ... God I can't even remember all of you ... All jumped on board and started sending more smokes than could be counted ... Geez, Al, Fred, Damn I feel bad I can't remember ..... Then we all moved over here ... John, Ron, Dave, Al ... All of you I forgot to mention ... Some of the best friends I've ever had yet never met ... I get support, Guidence, Help, Brotherhood .... Daaaaaamn ... The point of this thread is .... You young'uns and newbies .... This place has a history ... It's about more than cigars ... it's about ALL of us here ... It's about BROTHERHOOD .... And in that world out there you won't find this in many places. To my long time Brothers ... GooooodDamn thank you for taking me into your fold ... To you Young'uns ... Welcome and be glad this is here due to just a few. You are ALL my compadre's ... We shall ride one day in the sky Thank you all for being here. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

07-01-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Great post, Stich, and so very true. I think your experience mirrors that of many (if not most) of us. We came to CS or CA to learn about cigars and have stayed for the amazing friendships and camaraderie that, unfortunately, seem so rare in other places (online and off). And, sometimes, when things get down or there's bickering or strife in our little corner of the world, it's all too easy to forget that. Thanks for the reminder __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

07-01-2010, 07:48 PM	#4
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners John (Papajohn67) has bombed me with so much stuff over the years it would take a fork lift to carry it all and has been a true "Been there done that" kind of brother ... Ron (RGD) has helped me in way's I'll never be able to repay, Al (ahc4353) He's been one of those people who you just wish you could sit down with and say ... Thank you Man ... Just for who you are, Thank you. Nick the "Ragin Cajun" ... Chit ... What can I say but Semper Fi Bro !!! Marine SSGt's Rule the world ... Bao ... SGT. of Marines ... You too Bro, Semper FI. You guy's of the team of 11 ... Damn, You saved our Butts !!! Thank you Brothers ... Just Thank you. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

07-01-2010, 08:34 PM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Guys like you and Ron and many others,make it all worthwhile Jeff.

07-01-2010, 09:14 PM	#6
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Amen brother...amen. Its guys like you, papajohn, and Fred that keeps a place like this feeling like home. When you're home you're with family and who wouldn't do anything to help their family? Damn I miss Squid....time for me to pick up the phone. Posted via Mobile Device

07-01-2010, 10:03 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Great post Stitch!!! It truly is about the brotherhood!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-01-2010, 10:08 PM	#8
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners AMEN

07-01-2010, 10:14 PM	#9
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Great post Stitch. That's really what all of Life is about when you come right down to it. A few good brothers and sisters that make life richer. Thanks for the reminder. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

07-01-2010, 10:18 PM	#11
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Thanks Jeff

07-01-2010, 10:36 PM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Thanks Jeff....reminders of our history, and our Brotherhood, always bring a smile to my face. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-01-2010, 10:46 PM	#13
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners As a new member to the family I must say, I love it here. So far everyone I've encountered has been great. Responses to threads are fast as hell and the responses are genuine. I feel honored to be part of the Asylum. Sure I ask stupid questions like what is CS I thought it was CA but people here forgive easily. My only regret is not finding this place in 93 when I first started smoking. The wealth of knowledge here and the brotherhood of family is just awesome. I may be new here but I plan on being an active member. Sharing what I know and learning from others. I want to be here for the good times, the bad times and everything inbetween. Thanks for excepting me and playing an integral part in the Asylum. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

07-01-2010, 10:48 PM	#14
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners wonderful post brother absolutely wonderful! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

07-01-2010, 10:53 PM	#15
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,844 Trading: (51)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Good words - good thoughts. Thanks! __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

07-01-2010, 10:58 PM	#16
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners So true brother, I have friendships here as strong or stronger than I've had in my entire life and for that I am truly thankful __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

07-01-2010, 10:59 PM	#17
Lear31MX Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Pacific Northwest L.C.D.H. Posts: 451 Trading: (8)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Inspiring post. Thanks from a newbie __________________ Being still and doing nothing are two very different things.

07-01-2010, 11:12 PM	#18
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Thanks, Stitch... as a former gorilla, I appreciate the reminders. For all of those who have found CA at a later time, I hope they can appreciate the perspective you give to what this place really is all about. And you guys are right... time to find Squid. Haven't seen him since we herfed in Fayetteville - has it been since February '09?!?! Saw where he signed on last on 6/28. Maybe a timely PM would be appropriate. Well said, Stitch. You are a quality brother. So thankful for my personalized leather cigar case. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

07-01-2010, 11:16 PM	#19
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,200 Trading: (22)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

07-01-2010, 11:23 PM	#20
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners Solid post mi amigo __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8