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Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on August 25, 2003, 07:11 PM:

I am curious, are there any other "Cigar Affectionados" on here besides myself, Leonard, and BalaPlata?

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on August 25, 2003, 08:38 PM:

I don't know that I'm an "aficionado", but I sure like a good cigar! Only allow myself to have them on weekends though.

- DAA

Posted by Bob in TX (Member # 66) on August 26, 2003, 06:12 AM:

Yep....one more......not afficianado....

I have a friend that gives me a few Cuban CAO's and Romeo & Julieta's each month......don't ask, don't tell.

The rest of the time, I just go to the Finck Cigar Co. here in San Antonio and pick up some of their Dominican seconds....

Bob
Finck Cigar Co. Link

[ August 26, 2003, 06:13 AM: Message edited by: Bob in TX ]

Posted by Dawgkilla (Member # 26) on August 26, 2003, 03:50 PM:

I enjoy the celebratory cigar once in a while. I am not to choosy on the maker, but I like cigars at least in the "Churchill" size range (or 40+ gauge).
[Smile]

Dawgkilla

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on August 26, 2003, 04:40 PM:

Have you noticed that cigar smokers are just about the most generous people you will ever meet. They all like to share what they have.

I might be a minority here, but my staple is a #6 Partagas. A mild smoke, extremely well made, and you can finish one in less than half a day. I also like the Royal Jamaican #2 tubos.

I don't know how I ever got along without a humidor? I used to keep cigars in the fridge.

Affecionado? Well, let me tell ya. Years ago, I used to smoke HavaTampa's on stand, and chew on the wooden tip for an hour after it went out. They are particularly comforting on a long drive.

Never had a coyote object, that I recall? I don't think "Affectionados" know what a HavaTampa is?

Good hunting. LB

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on August 26, 2003, 04:58 PM:

I definitely ain't an aficionado then [Smile]

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Partial to Padron's myself, especially the maduros. Churchill's, most of the time, but keep smaller ones handy for a nice change of pace. Often bring home different ones for variety too, including the Partega's and R&J's mentioned - I like 'em both.

Have not got a humidor yet. But I need to.

- DAA

Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on August 26, 2003, 07:10 PM:

Leonard, I remember those "HavaTampas". They had a kinda sweet taste to them.

DAA, you need to get you a humidor. That will make all the difference in the world.

Leonard didn't say it and either did I, but we both buy our cigars here:

JR Cigars

I like the "La Finca "Joyas"" in a 6 x 50 or 48 and the "Casa Blanca" in the Maduro are excellent.

"A man needs at least one bad habit, just to give them hope."

Posted by Greenside (Member # 10) on August 27, 2003, 12:47 PM:

Not an Afectionados but usually have a pack of Backwoods with-in arms reach. Might puff on or partially smoke 3-5 per day. Once or twice a week I might stop at the local Tobacco Outlet and buy a good cigar. Mostly smoke them while sipping bourbon and watching the steaks grill.

Mostly look for cigars in the 5-7 dollar range. And seldom smoke the same name or brand two times in a row. If I do it's usually an Upmann 2000. They take the bite off the bourbon. Also buy an occasional box of Leon Jimenes Petite. Not sure but I think they are about a 38 ring size. A good quick cigar.

Dennis

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on August 27, 2003, 02:26 PM:

I paid twenty bucks for a Punch Cuban, once. Was that ever a mistake.

Yeah, Bruce has the tip of the day, as far as I'm concerned. J&R rocks!

Good hunting. LB

Posted by rooster32 (Member # 61) on August 27, 2003, 06:06 PM:

My wife keeps throwing my JR mailers out when they come in the mail [Roll Eyes]

Arturo Fuente and Ashton are some of my favs.

When I lived in Las Vegas, there was a little shop off the strip that had a guy making some hand rolls right there. Pretty good deal and a pretty damn good cigar!

Have fun!

Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on August 27, 2003, 07:37 PM:

Leonard, since I like the Maduro Wrap on a cigar, I wanted to try the "Double Maduro". I decided I would try the "Punch Double Maduro." So, this past Saturday, I went to my local Cigar Store and bought one. I am here to tell ya, I might as well been smoking "Creosote Rope." [Eek!]

That was the worst cigar I ever smoked in my life. I will stick to my "La Finca "Joyas"". [Big Grin]

Posted by Jack Roberts (Member # 13) on August 27, 2003, 09:54 PM:

All them cigars do for me, is to make me want a good turkish blend cigarette.

I gave it all up 30 years ago. Still crave it and could go back in a minute.

Jack

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on August 27, 2003, 10:14 PM:

Welcome to the New Huntmasters, Rooster32.
You have been registered for quite a while.
I knew something would smoke you out.
Smoke, get it?

Glad to have you on board. [Smile]

Good hunting. LB

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on August 28, 2003, 08:50 AM:

Rooster is right about those Las Vegas Cigar Company cigars too. Damn good smokes. A customer of mine took me in there once, knows the owner, got me a box for free. Now I go back and buy them everytime I'm in town.

- DAA

Posted by rooster32 (Member # 61) on August 28, 2003, 01:09 PM:

Hey Leonard,

Thanks for the big welcome...for the 2nd time [Razz]

I was a "lurker" on the old site...and really havent had anything to contribute since I re-registered. With all the wealth of knowledge flying around here...it takes all I have to ingest it all!

Take care!

Posted by Magelk (Member # 226) on August 28, 2003, 06:35 PM:

Magelk love cigars.
Magelk quit cigarettes.
Magelk scared cigars push him back to cigarettes.
I hate this thread cuz I'd love a cigar right now.

Posted by Tim Behle (Member # 209) on August 28, 2003, 08:25 PM:

Magelk,

Same here. My cousin gave me a Cuban a few years ago. I was stoned on it a few minutes later.

The next morning I was bumming cigarettes. Took me another 6 months to get off of them again.

This Copenhagen is bad enough, I don't need to get close to anything that burns.

Posted by varmint101 (Member # 41) on August 28, 2003, 08:26 PM:

Hey, do Swisher(sp?) Sweets count?

Matt

Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on August 28, 2003, 08:49 PM:

Tim, you are not supposed to "enhale" these things, but just puff on them with a good glass of "Whizz."

Matt, "Swisher", what the hell is that??? [Big Grin]

Posted by Rich Higgins (Member # 3) on August 28, 2003, 08:54 PM:

Welcome to the New Huntmasters, Magelk. Glad to have you on board.

Good hunting. LB [Smile]

Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on August 28, 2003, 09:00 PM:

Hey Rich Higgins, how come you never gave me a big "smootch" and bear hug for being a new member???? [Big Grin]

Posted by Jack Roberts (Member # 13) on August 28, 2003, 09:06 PM:

The line between "puffing" and "inhaling" is quite variable and indistinct. It's just a matter of degree. Nicotine is quite readily absorbed even through the external skin.

This topic is really making me remember how much I like nicotine. I could go back in a second.

Jack

Posted by Rich Higgins (Member # 3) on August 28, 2003, 09:08 PM:

Sounds good. Can you be out front about four? And then we'll all go hunting.

[Big Grin]

Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on August 28, 2003, 09:09 PM:

Jack, don't go back! At my age, some things are worth dieing for. [Big Grin]

Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on August 28, 2003, 09:13 PM:

Rich, by God now, a big group hug and a kiss, and we go hunting. Yes sir! I am up for this. Do you have remote control and a camera on a tripod for this??? [Big Grin]

I am only playing with you Rich! [Big Grin]

4:00 it is.

Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on August 28, 2003, 09:40 PM:

Dang,it sure got quiet all of sudden. Really Rich, I am only kidding. [Big Grin]

Hey Rich, I am working on something you might be interested in. I will post the particulars in about 7-10 days, if not sooner.

Take care!

Posted by varmint101 (Member # 41) on August 28, 2003, 09:52 PM:

I never got a warm greeting either. sniff sniff. Wait, maybe Leonard did say something lol....

Matt

Posted by bucksnort (Member # 202) on August 29, 2003, 06:01 AM:

Well, there I was, 4:00 this morning, standing outside in my "loin cloth", ready to go hunting with Rich - but no Rich. Since Danny and I are the last of the "Club Hunters", I selected two of my favorite "clubs." One is a 22-250 .oz model and the other is a .257 .oz model. I really like the 22-250 .oz job, as it has a very nice swing to it. I also have a club in the 30-06 .oz range, but I am getting to the point, where that is hard to swing. Now there is a wipper snapper in southern Arizona who claims the only club you need is a .17 oz model. Come to think of it, he claims to know everything about anything. Well, he doesn't know "road apples" about clubs. Danny and I tried. those lighter weight clubs and they just don't have enough "ummmphh" to them - bounce right off.
And speaking about "loin cloths", I don't know what is up with that. Either mine is shrinking or my butt is getting wider. I will have to check into that. [Big Grin]

Posted by Magelk (Member # 226) on August 29, 2003, 06:55 PM:

Hey bucksnort, all that loincloth talk has me thinking your a Ted Nugent fan. (or else real weird) [Wink]

Posted by Tim Behle (Member # 209) on August 29, 2003, 10:31 PM:

Thank god it doesn't start getting light until after five.

If I have to make your bail, I'm bringing a video camera!

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