Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip

s0leful0ne · 06-18-2009, 02:54 AM

What a journey...

In the beginning, when Simon and Ferdinand had told me about their plans to make a cross country trip I had agreed, thinking that it would never become a reality. But a few months later, here I am having had survived it.

I can't even begin to thank everyone for their generosity and hospitality along the way. There is nothing quite like it. For the most part, the four of us (ucubed, SmokeyNL, DonFernando, and myself) were strangers to each other, and to all of you inmates whom we met along the way. This didn't matter. When we all sat down to smoke, drink and eat, we were all family. You guys welcomed us to the best of your humidors, your homes, and your cities. For this i am greatly humbled and thankful. I was especially thankful for the opportunity to put faces to the usernames that I had become so familiar with.

There was no shortage of adventure along the way and I have so many memories. I'm sure you all have seen photos, but they're only half of the story. Nothing can beat the experience of meeting so many people for the first time, yet feeling like you've known them forever. Age didnt matter. Some young, barely 18, and others as old as well...tobii LOL...but again nothing could stop us from having great times, great smokes, and great memories.

I could never repay the generosity I was shown along the way, nor can the great times we had ever be replaced. I can only hope that I get the chance to smoke with you all again (preferrably on a less hectic schedule).

So until the day we can herf together again...Thanks for the memories everyone.

Wolfgang · 06-18-2009, 03:02 AM

We love you too Aldrin.

06-18-2009, 05:08 AM

Well said, Aldrin. Though I was only part of the trip for E.L.V.I.S., it was definitely a great experience. It brought all of us together from all over. People who, if it weren't for cigars I never would have met. Through that experience, I got to know several of you a lot better, or even at all. I know that I have made some friends for life as a result of that trip, and hope that we will all be able to hang out again on many occasions throughout the years and celebrate birthdays, weddings, the birth of children, and graduations together. For me, the most poignant moments of E.L.V.I.S. happened that last night in Vegas. There wasn't any rowdyness or longing to go out and party hard. We just wanted to hang out and enjoy each other's company and tell stories. I was savoring the moments and honestly was not looking forward to the end and going home.

All I can say is that I look forward to future herfs and trips to wherever in the coutry and meeting up with people I've met and people I've only chatted with here. This truly is like a family.

kelmac07 · 06-18-2009, 06:05 AM

Well said Aldrin...was great meeting you and the gang!!! Here's to a future herf!!!

akakirby · 06-18-2009, 07:27 AM

The richmond herf with you guys was my first ever herf!! It was great to meet you guys and hope to get to do so again in the future!

pnoon · 06-18-2009, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

What a journey...

In the beginning, when Simon and Ferdinand had told me about their plans to make a cross country trip I had agreed, thinking that it would never become a reality. But a few months later, here I am having had survived it.

I can't even begin to thank everyone for their generosity and hospitality along the way. There is nothing quite like it. For the most part, the four of us (ucubed, SmokeyNL, DonFernando, and myself) were strangers to each other, and to all of you inmates whom we met along the way. This didn't matter. When we all sat down to smoke, drink and eat, we were all family. You guys welcomed us to the best of your humidors, your homes, and your cities. For this i am greatly humbled and thankful. I was especially thankful for the opportunity to put faces to the usernames that I had become so familiar with.

There was no shortage of adventure along the way and I have so many memories. I'm sure you all have seen photos, but they're only half of the story. Nothing can beat the experience of meeting so many people for the first time, yet feeling like you've known them forever. Age didnt matter. Some young, barely 18, and others as old as well...tobii LOL...but again nothing could stop us from having great times, great smokes, and great memories.

I could never repay the generosity I was shown along the way, nor can the great times we had ever be replaced. I can only hope that I get the chance to smoke with you all again (preferrably on a less hectic schedule).

So until the day we can herf together again...Thanks for the memories everyone.

Very nice post, Aldrin.

True. You may not be able to repay the generosity you were shown.
But you can pay it forward.

68TriShield · 06-18-2009, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

You guys welcomed us to the best of your humidors, your homes, and your cities.

We tried to warn you about the CA(Crack Addict)Motel but nooooo,you wouldn't listen

Seriously though,I was honored that you chose Casa TriShield as one of your stops.

Thank You!

TripleF · 06-18-2009, 08:10 AM

Thanks Aldrin!!

See ya tonight!

06-18-2009, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

...and others as old as well...tobii LOL...

Texan in Mexico · 06-18-2009, 08:31 AM

Well said Aldrin, I have been absent as of late for work but have lived vicariously through the posts and photos as the trip was going on.

What a great experience and thanks for sharing man!

Scottw · 06-18-2009, 08:32 AM

Great post!

MedicCook · 06-18-2009, 08:39 AM

It was great getting to meet you Aldrin. Now take the summer off to recoup.

NCRadioMan · 06-18-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

True. You may not be able to repay the generosity you were shown.
But you can pay it forward.

It was great meeting you guys. Even though I've never really had any interaction with you guys on the board, you all still felt and feel like family to me. I hope to herf you all of you again!

ade06 · 06-18-2009, 09:38 AM

Fun times had by all!!!

s0leful0ne · 06-18-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Very nice post, Aldrin.

True. You may not be able to repay the generosity you were shown.
But you can pay it forward.

oh i plan on it

Mugen910 · 06-18-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

What a journey...

So until the day we can herf together again...Thanks for the memories everyone.

Who is this newbie with <300 posts?

Sorry we didn't get to meet Aldrin..

dunng · 06-18-2009, 10:26 AM

Very well said! It was great to meet everyone when you stopped in Massholio!

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06-19-2009, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

What a journey...

In the beginning, when Simon and Ferdinand had told me about their plans to make a cross country trip I had agreed, thinking that it would never become a reality. But a few months later, here I am having had survived it.

I can't even begin to thank everyone for their generosity and hospitality along the way. There is nothing quite like it. For the most part, the four of us (ucubed, SmokeyNL, DonFernando, and myself) were strangers to each other, and to all of you inmates whom we met along the way. This didn't matter. When we all sat down to smoke, drink and eat, we were all family. You guys welcomed us to the best of your humidors, your homes, and your cities. For this i am greatly humbled and thankful. I was especially thankful for the opportunity to put faces to the usernames that I had become so familiar with.

There was no shortage of adventure along the way and I have so many memories. I'm sure you all have seen photos, but they're only half of the story. Nothing can beat the experience of meeting so many people for the first time, yet feeling like you've known them forever. Age didnt matter. Some young, barely 18, and others as old as well...tobii LOL...but again nothing could stop us from having great times, great smokes, and great memories.

I could never repay the generosity I was shown along the way, nor can the great times we had ever be replaced. I can only hope that I get the chance to smoke with you all again (preferrably on a less hectic schedule).

So until the day we can herf together again...Thanks for the memories everyone.

what more can I add to this, for me it was a great adventure,
sometething to remember my whole life. It was great to meet a lot of you,
many of which I allready considdered friends from the time we spent talking
in chat almost daily (some even long, from before I came in chat or even
came to this board)

I want to thank all the people that we met allong the way for their amazing
hospitality, it was great to meet all of you and I do wish we can herf again in
the future.

G G · 06-19-2009, 07:19 AM

It was great to meet you guys and share smokes and stories with yall too. Great post.

Mr.Maduro · 06-19-2009, 07:41 AM

Nice post but...

06-18-2009, 02:54 AM	#1
s0leful0ne Its Huge. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 477 Trading: (22)	Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip What a journey... In the beginning, when Simon and Ferdinand had told me about their plans to make a cross country trip I had agreed, thinking that it would never become a reality. But a few months later, here I am having had survived it. I can't even begin to thank everyone for their generosity and hospitality along the way. There is nothing quite like it. For the most part, the four of us (ucubed, SmokeyNL, DonFernando, and myself) were strangers to each other, and to all of you inmates whom we met along the way. This didn't matter. When we all sat down to smoke, drink and eat, we were all family. You guys welcomed us to the best of your humidors, your homes, and your cities. For this i am greatly humbled and thankful. I was especially thankful for the opportunity to put faces to the usernames that I had become so familiar with. There was no shortage of adventure along the way and I have so many memories. I'm sure you all have seen photos, but they're only half of the story. Nothing can beat the experience of meeting so many people for the first time, yet feeling like you've known them forever. Age didnt matter. Some young, barely 18, and others as old as well...tobii LOL...but again nothing could stop us from having great times, great smokes, and great memories. I could never repay the generosity I was shown along the way, nor can the great times we had ever be replaced. I can only hope that I get the chance to smoke with you all again (preferrably on a less hectic schedule). So until the day we can herf together again...Thanks for the memories everyone. __________________ What's that smell?...Swamp Ash Last edited by s0leful0ne; 06-18-2009 at 03:01 AM.

06-18-2009, 03:02 AM	#2
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip We love you too Aldrin. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

06-18-2009, 05:08 AM	#3
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip Well said, Aldrin. Though I was only part of the trip for E.L.V.I.S., it was definitely a great experience. It brought all of us together from all over. People who, if it weren't for cigars I never would have met. Through that experience, I got to know several of you a lot better, or even at all. I know that I have made some friends for life as a result of that trip, and hope that we will all be able to hang out again on many occasions throughout the years and celebrate birthdays, weddings, the birth of children, and graduations together. For me, the most poignant moments of E.L.V.I.S. happened that last night in Vegas. There wasn't any rowdyness or longing to go out and party hard. We just wanted to hang out and enjoy each other's company and tell stories. I was savoring the moments and honestly was not looking forward to the end and going home. All I can say is that I look forward to future herfs and trips to wherever in the coutry and meeting up with people I've met and people I've only chatted with here. This truly is like a family.

06-18-2009, 06:05 AM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip Well said Aldrin...was great meeting you and the gang!!! Here's to a future herf!!!

06-18-2009, 07:27 AM	#5
akakirby Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Daniel Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 565 Trading: (20)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip The richmond herf with you guys was my first ever herf!! It was great to meet you guys and hope to get to do so again in the future!

06-18-2009, 08:10 AM	#8
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip Thanks Aldrin!! See ya tonight! __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

06-18-2009, 08:31 AM	#10
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip Well said Aldrin, I have been absent as of late for work but have lived vicariously through the posts and photos as the trip was going on. What a great experience and thanks for sharing man!

06-18-2009, 08:32 AM	#11
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip Great post! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

06-18-2009, 08:39 AM	#12
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip It was great getting to meet you Aldrin. Now take the summer off to recoup. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

06-18-2009, 09:38 AM	#14
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip Fun times had by all!!!

06-18-2009, 10:26 AM	#17
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip Very well said! It was great to meet everyone when you stopped in Massholio! Posted via Mobile Device

06-19-2009, 07:19 AM	#19
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip It was great to meet you guys and share smokes and stories with yall too. Great post.

06-19-2009, 07:41 AM	#20
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Thank You: Reflections on the CA Roadtrip Nice post but... __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)