iPhone Cigar App RELEASED!

[romwarrior]

Hey Ken,

Since your is the ONE and only app I have on my Touch, and since we are waiting for approval of your latest version, I thought of you when I read this. Now you can see where your app is in the approval process:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/11/apple-iphone-app/

[KenS]

Hey Ken,

Since your is the ONE and only app I have on my Touch, and since we are waiting for approval of your latest version, I thought of you when I read this. Now you can see where your app is in the approval process:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/11/apple-iphone-app/

:rolleyes: Not really much of an improvement. Lastest Mobile Stogie update went from "waiting for review" to "in review" on November 6th. Not sure what that status change has done for me to understand what is going on. I doubt it would take any of you guys 6 days to review the app :D

[romwarrior]

Gee, thanks Apple!!

[Titan410]

Any chance of a DROID version?

[romwarrior]

Any chance of a DROID version?

Answered in this thread just a couple days ago:

Actually I have started to look at the Android platform, but mostly as a curiosity at the moment. I seriously doubt that I'll have the time to learn and develop on a 2nd platform. The only reason I even look at it is that I'm sick to death of AT&T. I really like my iPhone, but I have enough issues with AT&T to consider alternatives. To me, the Android platform will best be remembered as the competition that drove Apple to fix the AT&T problem, and hopefully continue to drive innovation forward as well.

[KenS]

Got the "Your application is Ready for Sale" email about 1/2 hour ago, so version 1.8.6 should be showing up sometime this evening. Sometimes it takes and hour or so, sometimes several hours; I never fully understand the process :rolleyes:

Reminder of what's new:


Added capability to email cigar inventory data
Added capability to move cigars between humidors
Added 'shake to select random cigar' feature
User interface tweaks
Code optimization to reduce memory needs and to increase speed
Added hundreds of cigars to the default database

[KenS]

Here's a use case for the 'move between humidors' capability:

If I grant a wish on the MAW or TAW thread (even when I'm not at home, since I have my inventory with me ;)), I just create a new humidor with the name of the BOTL that I'm sending the wish to. Then I browse through my other humidors and move cigars 1-by-1 into the newly created humidor.

Once I get home, I can just look at that one humidor and quickly grab the sticks to box 'em up for shipment. After that, I just delete that humidor, and I get prompted to delete the cigars that I added to it. I've used that capability several times in the past couple of weeks; very handy.

[earnold25]

I just purchased your app about 5 minutes ago. Mine has the "shake" feature, so I guess the new version is live?

[KenS]

I just purchased your app about 5 minutes ago. Mine has the "shake" feature, so I guess the new version is live?

It would appear so :tu. Tap the "i" icon on the top-right of the home screen, and it will show you the version info. The new version is 1.8.6.

[earnold25]

yep, 1.8.6. There were still almost 300 updates available. Great app. Gonna take me a while to enter all my crap, but I'll have fun doing inventory :)

[massphatness]

Mine just updated!
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[Addiction]

Here's a use case for the 'move between humidors' capability:

If I grant a wish on the MAW or TAW thread (even when I'm not at home, since I have my inventory with me ;)), I just create a new humidor with the name of the BOTL that I'm sending the wish to. Then I browse through my other humidors and move cigars 1-by-1 into the newly created humidor.

Once I get home, I can just look at that one humidor and quickly grab the sticks to box 'em up for shipment. After that, I just delete that humidor, and I get prompted to delete the cigars that I added to it. I've used that capability several times in the past couple of weeks; very handy.

Another use for it, moving cigars from the main humi itself to the single drawer which you may want to treat as a separate humi. Or moving cigars from the big humi to the desktop, or moving cigars to the travel humi for a weekend trip. You get the point.

[GoldnGT]

Ken - I was doing an "email" to myself from the program, and for some reason, I cannot select one of the Humidors. I can select 2 of the Humi's I use, and even my wishlist, but the 2nd humi on the list it will not let me put a check mark beside... any thoughts?

Edit: I deleted the humi and made a new one and it worked. The only thing I can think of is that it didn't like the ' that i had in the name.

[KenS]

Ken - I was doing an "email" to myself from the program, and for some reason, I cannot select one of the Humidors. I can select 2 of the Humi's I use, and even my wishlist, but the 2nd humi on the list it will not let me put a check mark beside... any thoughts?

Can you tell me the name of the humidor?
Also, can you try adding a new cigar to that humidor, and then delete that cigar? Then does the email function work?

Very strange problem, but we'll figure it out.

[skibumdc]

Ken,
if the program can output a cab file...can it be made to import a Csv file?

That way we could enter all of our cigars in excel and import into the app?
Just a convenience.

[KenS]

Ken,
if the program can output a cab file...can it be made to import a Csv file?

That way we could enter all of our cigars in excel and import into the app?
Just a convenience.

Unfortunately it is not that easy, for a couple of main reasons:

1. Each application is 'sandboxed' on the device, and not allowed to access any data of other apps (including email attachments, etc.) This is actually a good thing, so that malicious things can't be done between applications on your device. Of course it also creates some limitations that require clever things to work around.

2. The database structure itself has to maintain relationships between the reference data for a cigar, and the cigars that you put into your humidor. It does this with certain 'reference keys' that you would need to know about in order to create the spreadsheet/csv file in the first place.

Ultimately, the answer is a companion desktop app and/or online service for synchronizing your humidors. Both are under consideration, but pretty large undertakings. I already spend a LOT of time on this app, so I can't promise, but I continue to look for a way to give you guys what you are looking for :tu

[skibumdc]

oooph, a lot more than I anticipated.
No worries, it was just a thought.

THanks for all your work.

[Addiction]

Ken,

Thanks a million for this app, it's great!

[KenS]

In case you are wondering what all the updated cigars are all about, I have now gone through EVERY cuban cigar in the database and verified the information to the best of my ability (invested about 8 hours in this; currently 853 cuban cigars in the database):

- Removed duplicates
- Added a bunch of special release cigars
- Validated the status (current production, special release, or discontinued)
- Fixed a bunch of typos

The reason I did this is that the next version of Mobile Stogie will list the cuban cigars in "groups", starting with current production, then special release, then discontinued. This will make it much easier to find any given cigar in the reference.

(Though I could do this for the NC's as well, I have no confidence that I can maintain the status of those 1,000's of cigars.)

This feature is about done, but I want to add two more features before shipping the next release:

- Ability to move from Wish List to a humidor (forgot to do this before ;))
- Some basic search functionality (at least search by brand and/or name)

I'll let you know when I get these features done, and shipped to the app store :tu

[sikk50]

Ken can you add the Devil's Weed?

[romwarrior]

Unfortunately it is not that easy, for a couple of main reasons:

So until some sort of import function or the like is implemented, what is the best way to make sure I can restore my collection should something happen to my Ipod Touch? Does Itunes back it up? What if I get a new Ipod or Iphone?? Will I be able to transfer?

I've spend a LOT of time entering my collection and I would HATE to have to do it again. Thanks!

[KenS]

So until some sort of import function or the like is implemented, what is the best way to make sure I can restore my collection should something happen to my Ipod Touch? Does Itunes back it up? What if I get a new Ipod or Iphone?? Will I be able to transfer?

I've spend a LOT of time entering my collection and I would HATE to have to do it again. Thanks!

Short answer is yes, iTunes backs up the database and can be restored onto a new iPod or iPhone. The gap is in the scenario where something bad happens and you want to restore your device to factory settings, without using your backup. In that scenario, use your emailed inventoy and start tapping on the buttons :)

Hopefully that scenario is not very common.

[skibumdc]

Ken,
I've found an issue that crashes the application.

When moving 2 singles from 1 humidor to another, the cigars are moved and the application crashes.
Tried it 4 times and it occured all 4x.
Could just be me....or not.

[KenS]

Ken,
I've found an issue that crashes the application.

When moving 2 singles from 1 humidor to another, the cigars are moved and the application crashes.
Tried it 4 times and it occured all 4x.
Could just be me....or not.

I had a similar crash during testing, but could not reproduce it. Didn't take long for a user to find it :rolleyes:

if you could describe exact steps, I will fix it asap.

Thanks

[skibumdc]

It seems totally random as to when it fails

My procedure:
I go into My Cigars, drill down through the Humidor, Cubans, Marca, Vitola.
I then click on the arrow for "Cigars on the Move"
I choose option 3 "Move to Humidor..."
On the left dial I select 3 (or #), in the right dial I choose the other Humidor.
I click Save and......Bam, back to the Apple Springboard.

I just ran a test moving 3 cigars and it failed
I then ran it moving 2 and it completed successfully.

Then I ran it with 2 and it failed, and ran it again with 3 and it completed
:confused:

[Reverend Mike]

Any chance that you'll ad the ability to link or embed photos with the cigar / humidor records?

[WyGuy]

Just bought my iphone a couple of hours ago, and have already downloaded your app. Going through and adding all of my cigars right now. Like what I'm seeing right now, great app!

[KenS]

Just bought my iphone a couple of hours ago, and have already downloaded your app. Going through and adding all of my cigars right now. Like what I'm seeing right now, great app!

Good to hear :tu. I'm almost done with the new version, that adds a much-needed search function (to both reference and mycigars sections). Just gotta do some testing and tweaking for memory, and send it to the app store.

[Cyanide]

I just grabbed this app. Looks pretty sleek. Ever consider including pics of the cigars as well, inside the library? Maybe get your customers to upload standard pics (eg. Standard resolution, standard dimensions, photographed from same distance, cigar next to an iPhone -- for size comparison) to make it easier to collect thus data. Also, it would be nice to have the library link to a database of customer/forum reviews. Just some ideas I have.

Cheers
Cy

[Cyanide]

I just grabbed this app. Looks pretty sleek. Ever consider including pics of the cigars as well, inside the library? Maybe get your customers to upload standard pics (eg. Standard resolution, standard dimensions, photographed from same distance, cigar next to an iPhone -- for size comparison) to make it easier to collect thus data. Also, it would be nice to have the library link to a database of customer/forum reviews. Just some ideas I have.

Cheers
Cy

[troutbreath]

Good to hear :tu. I'm almost done with the new version, that adds a much-needed search function (to both reference and mycigars sections). Just gotta do some testing and tweaking for memory, and send it to the app store.

That sounds GREAT! Search would be helpful, but I really like the "shake and select" option. Keeps me from getting into a rut, and reminds me of the sticks I have hidden at the bottom of the humi. :banger

[cabinets]

Just got it. Easy ui and good info. Only thing is it's not saving price paid. User error?

[KenS]

Well, it took me way longer than expected to get the new version of Mobile Stogie done, but I hope it was worth the wait. Version 2.0 now has a pretty useful search function (one of the most requested features). Tapping on the search icon will let you quickly find cigars in the reference or in your humidors. It will search any text string that you enter against both brand and name fields. It is a 'live' search, where the filtered list updates as you type each character.

What took so long was trying to optimize the code so that it performed well enough on the 1st gen iPhone (a much slower device). I spent a LOT of hours restructuring code to keep memory low and speed as good as possible. I think I got it figured out, and I think you'll be happy with the result. A few other things snuck into this release too. Here's the update text that I submitted with the app:

New Features:

Added SEARCH function for Reference Cigars and Personal Inventory (Number 1 requested feature!)
Segmented cuban cigar reference by 'Current Production', 'Special Release', and 'Discontinued'
Added many more cigars to the reference database. Now contains reference information for 3,543 cigars.

Bug fixes:

Fixed a problem where a humidor with an apostrophe in the name could not be emailed.
Fixed a problem where cigars with special characters could not be looked up in the web search.
Fixed a problem where cigars with an apostrophe in the name could not be edited.
Fixed memory leaks in certain rare situations.

It looks like Apple is doing a much better job these days of reviewing apps, so this should hit your update screen sometime soon.

As always, feedback appreciated :tu

[KenS]

Just got it. Easy ui and good info. Only thing is it's not saving price paid. User error?

Sorry, I just noticed this post here. Are you still having an issue, and if so, can you give me some details of the steps to reproduce it?

Thanks, and sorry for the delay.

[KenS]

Ken,
I've found an issue that crashes the application.

When moving 2 singles from 1 humidor to another, the cigars are moved and the application crashes.
Tried it 4 times and it occured all 4x.
Could just be me....or not.

By the way, version 2.0 fixes that crashing bug :tu

[Azpostal]

Thanks for all your hard work Ken. It's the #1 used app that I have!

[KenS]

Version 2.0 is now available on the app store. Approved in record time!

[longknocker]

Version 2.0 is now available on the app store. Approved in record time!

Just Downloaded! Thanks, Ken!:tu

[Resipsa]

the update keeps appearing, then disappearing from the itunes store

[aich75013]

Version 2.0 is now available on the app store. Approved in record time!

Got the update. Thanks.
Was wondering what the possibility of adding an "index" to the right hand side would be when scrolling through brands. To scroll through quicker. There may not be enough room.
(May not be necessary now that you have added search.)

[KenS]

Got the update. Thanks.
Was wondering what the possibility of adding an "index" to the right hand side would be when scrolling through brands. To scroll through quicker. There may not be enough room.
(May not be necessary now that you have added search.)

I had been planning to add the index as you describe, but did the search function instead. Think it's still needed?

[KenS]

FYI, Mobile Stogie is now on twitter as well (@mobilestogie). Seems like a good way to let users know about updates, new cigar additions, etc...

[Fumador]

Ken,
I love this app! You did great work. It helps me to keep a solid inventory of my smokes and know which humi or cooli they are in as well as ages and prices I paid.

[KenS]

Ken,
I love this app! You did great work. It helps me to keep a solid inventory of my smokes and know which humi or cooli they are in as well as ages and prices I paid.

Thanks, you're making me blush ;)

Now that I have the search function working, I'll finally get to work on the smoking notes section. This will be a major addition that will take some time, but I'll post updates and seek feedback as I go.

[pennjones]

Just downloaded the app. It looks nice so far, but I have a TON of work ahead of me. It's going to be especially hard because I have a lot of singles and I dont' know the details of, so I'll have to look up online first. Nice app though!

[troutbreath]

Updated the software on my app today, and them emailed myself the updated inventory. Pretty sweet! Sortable through Excel . . . just what I need is a tasty hobby that appeals to my natural geekiness, too.

[Addiction]

Ken,

Long time no suggest lol. There hasn't been any need since you've basically been killing it all on your own. But I am curious about something, does your inventory back up when your iPhone is backed up?

If it doesn't might I suggest we move that to the top of the list?

If it does can we augment it so that every time you connect it backs up?

[Azpostal]

Keep up the great work Ken!

[aich75013]

Ken,

Long time no suggest lol. There hasn't been any need since you've basically been killing it all on your own. But I am curious about something, does your inventory back up when your iPhone is backed up?

If it doesn't might I suggest we move that to the top of the list?

If it does can we augment it so that every time you connect it backs up?

Yes it does.
I had to get my phone replaced last week.
When I synced the new phone, everything was transferred.

[KenS]

Ken,

Long time no suggest lol. There hasn't been any need since you've basically been killing it all on your own. But I am curious about something, does your inventory back up when your iPhone is backed up?

If it doesn't might I suggest we move that to the top of the list?

If it does can we augment it so that every time you connect it backs up?

Short answer is yes, when you sync your iphone, the database is backed up :tu. So for example, if you get a new phone and sync it to a backup of your old one, it will be all set. A more formal "import" feature is oft requested, still a tough one to do though.

[KenS]

Haven't been posting much here, because I've been traveling a lot, but I'm getting some serious traction on the reviews section of the app. Heck of a lot of design considerations to make it useful, yet easy to use. I'll try to post some teasers later this week...

[Blueface]

Haven't been posting much here, because I've been traveling a lot, but I'm getting some serious traction on the reviews section of the app. Heck of a lot of design considerations to make it useful, yet easy to use. I'll try to post some teasers later this week...

Ken,
Have you seen your competition that was just released?
Got an email advising me of it.
Index "Puro" on search.
Quite neat in that it contains history, photos, coffee/teas, whiskey, etc.
Perhaps some ideas for yours as I sure as heck don't want to download a second application.:D

[KenS]

Ken,
Have you seen your competition that was just released?
Got an email advising me of it.
Index "Puro" on search.
Quite neat in that it contains history, photos, coffee/teas, whiskey, etc.
Perhaps some ideas for yours as I sure as heck don't want to download a second application.:D

Maybe I should just buy that one, and go back to having a life :D

[Blueface]

Maybe I should just buy that one, and go back to having a life :D

No way!
I like yours.
You have done a great job with it.
Just wish I had more time to maintain it up to date.

[aich75013]

Quite neat in that it contains history, photos, coffee/teas, whiskey, etc.


I'm not sure that I would use any of those things.
Photos would be nice, but not at the expense of performance. Plus you can always use the web search to see a pic.

[Addiction]

Maybe I should just buy that one, and go back to having a life :D

Having a life is over rated. Nothign satisfies like a job well done, except a smoke to celebrate a job well done!

[massphatness]

The competitor app seems to be little more than a glorified sales tool.
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[Knip23]

Should have got an IPhone

[Addiction]

Mobile Stogie has no competitors, just weak ass imitators.

[St. Lou Stu]

Just purchased from app store...

Now I have something to do this afternoon.

[troutbreath]

Just updated my laptop from Vista to Windows 7. I have had to reinstall all of my music into itunes . . . which has me fearing for my inventory in Mobile Stogie. I was able to load my apps from my ipod into itunes because they were purchases. Same with my music, but all of my play history was gone.

What do you think, Ken? Am I looking at reinstalling my stash? (which I recently exported to Excel and have conveniently saved on my external hard drive?)

[skibumdc]

I looked at the new "other" app. It blows compared to your Ken.

[Blueface]

I looked at the new "other" app. It blows compared to your Ken.

I agree.

[KenS]

Just updated my laptop from Vista to Windows 7. I have had to reinstall all of my music into itunes . . . which has me fearing for my inventory in Mobile Stogie. I was able to load my apps from my ipod into itunes because they were purchases. Same with my music, but all of my play history was gone.

What do you think, Ken? Am I looking at reinstalling my stash? (which I recently exported to Excel and have conveniently saved on my external hard drive?)

Hard for me to say exactly. When you sync your device to iTunes, it backs up your data and you should be able at any time to restore your device from that backup. However, it sounds like your iTunes library is now rebuilt, so likely that means your app backups are gone too. In that case, I assume you'll be glad you emailed your inventory to yourself :rolleyes:

I wish I had a better answer, but I'm guessing you'll know soon enough.

[Blueface]

Hard for me to say exactly. When you sync your device to iTunes, it backs up your data and you should be able at any time to restore your device from that backup. However, it sounds like your iTunes library is now rebuilt, so likely that means your app backups are gone too. In that case, I assume you'll be glad you emailed your inventory to yourself :rolleyes:

I wish I had a better answer, but I'm guessing you'll know soon enough.

Ken,
Won't it automatically back up his App from his device once he connects to iTunes again?
It should.

[KenS]

I looked at the new "other" app. It blows compared to your Ken.

I appreciate the ongoing support from you guys, but the reality is that competition is good. If I want to stay ahead of the pack, I need to get the review/smoking notes section done and shipped. If, as I said before, I want to go back to having a life, I can hope that somebody will build an app that blows Mobile Stogie away (hell, I'm a cigar smoker first; an app developer about 6th :D)

In the meantime, I'm working to make this new version as good as possible :tu

[troutbreath]

Hard for me to say exactly. When you sync your device to iTunes, it backs up your data and you should be able at any time to restore your device from that backup. However, it sounds like your iTunes library is now rebuilt, so likely that means your app backups are gone too. In that case, I assume you'll be glad you emailed your inventory to yourself :rolleyes:

I wish I had a better answer, but I'm guessing you'll know soon enough.



True. True.

I have been waiting to sync just because I'm scared of the result. Oh, well.

[tenbaseg]

True. True.

I have been waiting to sync just because I'm scared of the result. Oh, well.

Email yourself the inventory out of the app. At least you can load them back in without opening the humi. Hopefully you won't need to, but at least you have a copy.

[Addiction]

I appreciate the ongoing support from you guys, but the reality is that competition is good. If I want to stay ahead of the pack, I need to get the review/smoking notes section done and shipped. If, as I said before, I want to go back to having a life, I can hope that somebody will build an app that blows Mobile Stogie away (hell, I'm a cigar smoker first; an app developer about 6th :D)

In the meantime, I'm working to make this new version as good as possible :tu

I say take some time off and relax if you need too. As long as you make sure Mobile Stogie works when the phone OS updates you have a lot of built in business, not a lot of us are going to inventory a second time.

[troutbreath]

Email yourself the inventory out of the app. At least you can load them back in without opening the humi. Hopefully you won't need to, but at least you have a copy.



I actually did this last week, just on a lark. So, it's up to date (minus 2 sticks . . . and maybe a box of VSG's -- can't remember if they were loaded yet).


Actually, I found out that I installed 7 incorrectly, and I found my entire old itunes database. I'm not sure if there is anything there I can use, but it's there just in case.

[Addiction]

Some additions to the database, all Cuban:

Rafael Gonzalez

Vitola B
Vitola C
Vitola E
Vitola G
Vitola H

Partagas

Sobresalientes
160th Anniversario Humidor Gran Pyramid
160th Anniversario Humidor Robusto Extra
150th Anniversario Humidor 109
150th Anniversario Humidor Corona Grandes
150th Anniversario Humidor Robusto

[longknocker]

How Do I Add Cigars To My Wish List? Can't Seem To Open This Part Of The App. Thanks!:)

[dubs chops]

I just looked up the cigar, then in the bottom left corner there is a filecabinet or something like that Icon. I then hit it and it says add to humidor or add to wishlist.

[longknocker]

I just looked up the cigar, then in the bottom left corner there is a filecabinet or something like that Icon. I then hit it and it says add to humidor or add to wishlist.

Got It! Thanks! I Thought You Could Type In A Particular Cigar & Add To The Wish List, But I Guess You Have To Go To "Reference" First.:tu

[KenS]

Some additions to the database, all Cuban:

Rafael Gonzalez

Vitola B
Vitola C
Vitola E
Vitola G
Vitola H

Partagas

Sobresalientes
160th Anniversario Humidor Gran Pyramid
160th Anniversario Humidor Robusto Extra
150th Anniversario Humidor 109
150th Anniversario Humidor Corona Grandes
150th Anniversario Humidor Robusto

The Partagas cigars have been added :tu ... but I can't find any info on the RG cigars that you've listed :confused:. Got any pointers?

[0002S]

AF Hemingway Classic Maduro (same as Classic but Maduro...lol)

BTW, is there a way to include a picture option from the phone in camera?

[KenS]

Some additions to the database, all Cuban:

Rafael Gonzalez

Vitola B
Vitola C
Vitola E
Vitola G
Vitola H

Partagas

Sobresalientes
160th Anniversario Humidor Gran Pyramid
160th Anniversario Humidor Robusto Extra
150th Anniversario Humidor 109
150th Anniversario Humidor Corona Grandes
150th Anniversario Humidor Robusto

The Partagas cigars have been added :tu ... but I can't find any info on the RG cigars that you've listed :confused:. Got any pointers?

or better yet, if you want to send me one of each, I'll measure them myself :D

[KenS]

AF Hemingway Classic Maduro (same as Classic but Maduro...lol)

Done (along with the signature maduro :))

BTW, is there a way to include a picture option from the phone in camera?

Working on it (as part of the review section) ... more to come later tonight :tu

[0002S]

I have one more suggestion:

There is a program called redlaser that scans bar codes with in phone camera. I works great.

Could the same premises be used for label recognition?

[KenS]

Finally getting some real traction on the Review section of the app. Here are a couple of teaser screenshots:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk40/saywake/Review1.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk40/saywake/Review2.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk40/saywake/Review3.jpg

First, the individual record for a review. Note the middle icon on the bottom of the screen; there will be a whole section where you can view, sort, and search for your reviews. There is more text, and other fields further down on the screen when scrolling...

Next, the screen for setting the ratings for Appearance, Construction, Burn, Flavor and Overall. Just a quick tap or slide on each row will set the ratings and fill in the stars...

Last, the familiar text box for notes will now link back to the detailed reviews instead of being hidden in the My Cigars section. This will make it much easier to find all of your reviews, and read through the details...

Lots more to come, but thought I'd get some early feedback ... for example, are those the right categories to set the rating values?

My plan is to initially release an update that allows you to save your own reviews, and email them. A followon release will link to mobilestogie.com to share reviews from the app, and download others' reviews as well. Hopefully, it will grow into a good reference source for choosing your cigars while shopping at the brick and morter or online stores :tu.

Feedback appreciated....

[KenS]

I have one more suggestion:

There is a program called redlaser that scans bar codes with in phone camera. I works great.

Could the same premises be used for label recognition?

I have that app. It is amazing, and likely beyond my limited capability to incorporate into Mobile Stogie :D.

Patience grasshopper ;)

[0002S]

I have that app. It is amazing, and likely beyond my limited capability to incorporate into Mobile Stogie :D.

Patience grasshopper ;)

If you don't ask even God dosen't hear you.

[KenS]

If you don't ask even God dosen't hear you.

fair point! :D

[troutbreath]

But even God doesn't use bar codes (or, if he does, I'm in trouble -- can't find mine!)

[0002S]

While I'm busting out suggestions.

Common cigar terms definitions

maybe this:

http://www.cigar-info-guide.com/images/cigar-shapes-and-ring-size-guide.jpg

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2009/12/22/fmimg3940773769235255688.jpg

maybe a Wiki link to the major manufactures or history of?

just some ideas....:)

[Addiction]

The Partagas cigars have been added :tu ... but I can't find any info on the RG cigars that you've listed :confused:. Got any pointers?

They are in the MRN, I'll send you the page number this evening when I get in.

Its not a new size however, they are repackaged production cigars produced for a vendor. However as a collectability thing, they should be diferentiated.

[St. Lou Stu]

Hey Ken,
I don't currently see this as an option so I'll pose it as a request.

I don't know if this ability is in there or not, but I was trying to create seperate entries for Fuente 858 Maduro, Natural, and Claro since I have all three and they are vastly different in flavor.


OK, so my question/suggestion....
In the reference section, during the edit function, as a part of the 'Done' (save) function, can we chose to save as a new cigar? Or possibly have the choice to copy and edit at the beginning?
All for the reasons above. I'd like to create a new cigar without losing the one that is being modified.
I know we can add new, but editing a copy and storing as new is a big time saver.

[KenS]

Hey Ken,
I don't currently see this as an option so I'll pose it as a request.

I don't know if this ability is in there or not, but I was trying to create seperate entries for Fuente 858 Maduro, Natural, and Claro since I have all three and they are vastly different in flavor.


OK, so my question/suggestion....
In the reference section, during the edit function, as a part of the 'Done' (save) function, can we chose to save as a new cigar? Or possibly have the choice to copy and edit at the beginning?
All for the reasons above. I'd like to create a new cigar without losing the one that is being modified.
I know we can add new, but editing a copy and storing as new is a big time saver.

That's a good idea, and should not take too much for me to implement. I'll take a look. In the meantime, most people just tell me which cigars are missing from the reference and let me do the work :). So far, I've been able to keep up within reason (and usually within a day or two), so feel free to let me know what's missing. That way everybody benefits :tu.

[KenS]

Bump for feedback ... might have gotten lost in the follow-on topics ;)

Finally getting some real traction on the Review section of the app. Here are a couple of teaser screenshots:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk40/saywake/Review1.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk40/saywake/Review2.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk40/saywake/Review3.jpg

First, the individual record for a review. Note the middle icon on the bottom of the screen; there will be a whole section where you can view, sort, and search for your reviews. There is more text, and other fields further down on the screen when scrolling...

Next, the screen for setting the ratings for Appearance, Construction, Burn, Flavor and Overall. Just a quick tap or slide on each row will set the ratings and fill in the stars...

Last, the familiar text box for notes will now link back to the detailed reviews instead of being hidden in the My Cigars section. This will make it much easier to find all of your reviews, and read through the details...

Lots more to come, but thought I'd get some early feedback ... for example, are those the right categories to set the rating values?

My plan is to initially release an update that allows you to save your own reviews, and email them. A follow-on release will link to mobilestogie.com to share reviews from the app, and download others' reviews as well. Hopefully, it will grow into a good reference source for choosing your cigars while shopping at the brick and morter or online stores :tu.

Feedback appreciated....

[Addiction]

I like the review section except for a couple of points:

- Any way we can pick different categories? I don't grade burn as standalione, instead treating it as part oc construction.

- Is there a limit to the length of the review? Some of us write more than others.

[CigarNut]

I think this review section will be great! Will it be possible for us to add our own review categories? (not a show-stopper or anything, I am just curious)

[KenS]

I like the review section except for a couple of points:

- Any way we can pick different categories? I don't grade burn as standalione, instead treating it as part oc construction.

- Is there a limit to the length of the review? Some of us write more than others.

I think this review section will be great! Will it be possible for us to add our own review categories? (not a show-stopper or anything, I am just curious)

What categories would you add? Which would you take away? (that's the type of feedback I need :)). I want to set it up consistently for everybody (so yes, folks will need to adapt), so that I can then link it to an online database to be able to share reviews. If I have it all customizable, then there will be less value in the sharing aspects (not to mention a nightmare to code).

If you look at some of the online review sites, they tend to keep it pretty simple. I had one for "value", but decided to drop that... thoughts?

As for length of review, you'll be able to add quite a bit of text (no current limit that I have in mind). As long as this remains iPhoneOS only, then it will be limited by your patience to type on the device ;)

Another question: is there value in setting up "First 1/3", "Second 1/3", and "Third 1/3" in addition to "Overall Comments"? So many people tend to do reviews that way, but it might be overkill for an iphone app....

[CigarNut]

What categories would you add? Which would you take away? (that's the type of feedback I need :)). I want to set it up consistently for everybody (so yes, folks will need to adapt), so that I can then link it to an online database to be able to share reviews. If I have it all customizable, then there will be less value in the sharing aspects (not to mention a nightmare to code).

Another question: is there value in setting up "First 1/3", "Second 1/3", and "Third 1/3" in addition to "Overall Comments"? So many people tend to do reviews that way, but it might be overkill for an iphone app....The first, second, and third 1/3 are the categories that I would add. Not sure that I would take any away... Although burn and flavor could be subcategories of these -- not sure you really want to go there (subcategories) though... :)

[pennjones]

The review section looks great! I've just been putting my reviews in the notes section so far.

[St. Lou Stu]

I like the review section.....
I think a possible addition would be the ability to export reviews on their own as well as add those fields (minus the text ramblings) with the inventory .csv files.
That way your inventory exports could be rated on reviews.
The reason for allowing stand alone review exports is so that one can exports all of the detail, as well as text ramblings, for possible review uploads (see SilverFox's Cheap Stick reviews).

[Addiction]

What categories would you add? Which would you take away? (that's the type of feedback I need :)). I want to set it up consistently for everybody (so yes, folks will need to adapt), so that I can then link it to an online database to be able to share reviews. If I have it all customizable, then there will be less value in the sharing aspects (not to mention a nightmare to code).

If you look at some of the online review sites, they tend to keep it pretty simple. I had one for "value", but decided to drop that... thoughts?

As for length of review, you'll be able to add quite a bit of text (no current limit that I have in mind). As long as this remains iPhoneOS only, then it will be limited by your patience to type on the device ;)

Another question: is there value in setting up "First 1/3", "Second 1/3", and "Third 1/3" in addition to "Overall Comments"? So many people tend to do reviews that way, but it might be overkill for an iphone app....

I use Apperence, Construction, Flavor, Value and Overall Experience then I average them together. Thats what works for me. I also don't review solidly by thirds so I don' think you need to do that.

However I am in the minority prolly.

[KenS]

The review section looks great! I've just been putting my reviews in the notes section so far.

Yeah, but they are buried and somewhat useless there; it was always meant as a stopgap until I could spend the time to 'do it right'. In the new version, you'll be able to browse and search reviews (eventually other peoples' reviews too). Should make it much more useful.

[KenS]

I like the review section.....
I think a possible addition would be the ability to export reviews on their own as well as add those fields (minus the text ramblings) with the inventory .csv files.
That way your inventory exports could be rated on reviews.
The reason for allowing stand alone review exports is so that one can exports all of the detail, as well as text ramblings, for possible review uploads (see SilverFox's Cheap Stick reviews).

This is absolutely what I have in mind. Initial release will allow you to email any of your reviews from within the app. You could then use that for uploading whereever you want. I'm checking into how much work it is to have them use html formatting (as an option) so that they would be nicely formatted in the email. But, I have to trade off the amount of work with actually getting something released ;)

[KenS]

I use Apperence, Construction, Flavor, Value and Overall Experience then I average them together. Thats what works for me. I also don't review solidly by thirds so I don' think you need to do that.

However I am in the minority prolly.

I think I like those categories the best (I'll probably trade "Burn" for "Value"). And I think I'll try to make the thirds optional, so that you can just type the whole review in the 'overall' section, or tap an icon to open up space for breaking it down by thirds (either that or have it a preference setting).

I always knew the design part of this would be much harder than the coding :rolleyes:

[Addiction]

I think I like those categories the best (I'll probably trade "Burn" for "Value"). And I think I'll try to make the thirds optional, so that you can just type the whole review in the 'overall' section, or tap an icon to open up space for breaking it down by thirds (either that or have it a preference setting).

I always knew the design part of this would be much harder than the coding :rolleyes:
It always is.

It could be worse, you could be doing it for a customer in which case it would be 10x harder.

[KenS]

It always is.

It could be worse, you could be doing it for a customer in which case it would be 10x harder.

As of yesterday's download report, I'm doing this for 3,000 customers :ss

(of course those are no longer paying customers :rolleyes:)

[Addiction]

As of yesterday's download report, I'm doing this for 3,000 customers :ss

(of course those are no longer paying customers :rolleyes:)

Thats very true.

[0002S]

As of yesterday's download report, I'm doing this for 3,000 customers :ss

(of course those are no longer paying customers :rolleyes:)

Thank you...:ss

[Coach Deg]

Ken Bought App a few days ago. Love it! Question- Can I add cigars that are not in already and how?
If I missed answer in thread sorry didn't go through all 31pages.
Thank You

[Addiction]

Ken Bought App a few days ago. Love it! Question- Can I add cigars that are not in already and how?
If I missed answer in thread sorry didn't go through all 31pages.
Thank You

Need to add a new brand, click the plus at bottom right.

Need to add a new stick in a brand, its the plus at bottom right.

Need to add a new size of a stick? Plus at bottom right.

[aich75013]

Need to add a new brand, click the plus at bottom right.

Need to add a new stick in a brand, its the plus at bottom right.

Need to add a new size of a stick? Plus at bottom right.
If the brand already exists, you don't need to add it. Go to that brand and then click the +.
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[Coach Deg]

Thank you!!

[KenS]

So nice to have a support staff to keep up with user-assist questions :tu. Thanks folks :D

[KenS]

and oh by the way, the next Mobile Stogie release is getting VERY close ... I have most of the review section done (yes, including photos :)). Now I'm starting on the email-my-review code, which shouldn't take long. I have a lot of travel coming up soon, so I'll get lots of airplane time to wrap up the code. Stay tuned :tu

[KenS]

Ken Bought App a few days ago. Love it! Question- Can I add cigars that are not in already and how?
If I missed answer in thread sorry didn't go through all 31pages.
Thank You

One final note on this question: if I'm missing a bunch of cigars that you think need to be added, please let me know. I try to keep the database growing, since that's part of what make the app valuable to many.

[Addiction]

Ken,

You don't have the Opus X Lost City.

[KenS]

Ken,

You don't have the Opus X Lost City.

They are in there now :tu. Also, I separated "Fuente Fuente Opus X" into it's own brand, instead of being included in the "Arturo Fuente" brand. Seems to be more correct this way, and more likely how people would look for them.

[Krieg]

One final note on this question: if I'm missing a bunch of cigars that you think need to be added, please let me know. I try to keep the database growing, since that's part of what make the app valuable to many.

Hi Ken, Just wanted to say that I took about 2 months and researched all the cigar apps for my Iphone, and I have to say that yours is the best. It is also the first app that I have paid for. Thank you for your hard work. I also would like to contribute to your cigar database. Can you please send me your cigar inventory data sheet? I will fill it out and email it back to you. I have a few cigars that aren't listed. Thx.

[MarioF]

What an awesome program. Spent all day yesterday loading my inventory in, looking through old receipts and trying to remember where everything came from.
My question is what is the best way to marked a cigar as smoked. Seems there is 2 ways; reduce the number by 1, or create a humidor called smoked(but then it is still counted as you have it). Can anybody help me with this?
And also when an update is released how do I get it, I'm using a Touch.

Thanks

[KenS]

What an awesome program. Spent all day yesterday loading my inventory in, looking through old receipts and trying to remember where everything came from.
My question is what is the best way to marked a cigar as smoked. Seems there is 2 ways; reduce the number by 1, or create a humidor called smoked(but then it is still counted as you have it). Can anybody help me with this?
And also when an update is released how do I get it, I'm using a Touch.

Thanks

Right now, you can create a "Smoked" humidor, and then move cigars to it. But I would reduce the qty to 0 in that humidor, so they don't count overall.

I am working right now on a complete 'review' section, where you can capture ratings, notes, photos, etc. in a completely separate area of the app. Taking a lot longer than I expected, but progress is being made :tu

When an update is released, you'll see a numbered 'badge' on the app store icon, indicating that one or more updates are available (updates are free, btw).

Hope this helps...

-KenS

[sjnovakovich]

They are in there now :tu. Also, I separated "Fuente Fuente Opus X" into it's own brand, instead of being included in the "Arturo Fuente" brand. Seems to be more correct this way, and more likely how people would look for them.

Hello,

I just did an update (2.0.1) and I don't believe that the database updated. I don't see Fuente Fuente Opus X as its on brand. That's why I am wondering if I've missed something.

Steve

I'm dumb! I didn't realize that database updates are not the same as app updates. And I'm a developer yet!!!!!

[sjnovakovich]

Hello,

I just did an update (2.0.1) and I don't believe that the database updated. I don't see Fuente Fuente Opus X as its on brand. That's why I am wondering if I've missed something.

Steve

I'm dumb! I didn't realize that database updates are not the same as app updates. And I'm a developer yet!!!!!

Ok... so now a valid question.

I had added Montessino No. 1 and they are included in the database update. How can I delete my addition in deference to the official database listing?

Thanks again for a great app!

[MarioF]

Ken, Thanks for the quick reply. What would also be cool would be able to know when the last time you smoked a certain cigar. so when you marked them smoked it also keeps a record of the last time you smoked it.
Thanks.
Right now, you can create a "Smoked" humidor, and then move cigars to it. But I would reduce the qty to 0 in that humidor, so they don't count overall.

I am working right now on a complete 'review' section, where you can capture ratings, notes, photos, etc. in a completely separate area of the app. Taking a lot longer than I expected, but progress is being made :tu

When an update is released, you'll see a numbered 'badge' on the app store icon, indicating that one or more updates are available (updates are free, btw).

Hope this helps...

-KenS

[Addiction]

Hey Ken, how are things goign for my favorite app developer?

[KenS]

Ok... so now a valid question.

I had added Montessino No. 1 and they are included in the database update. How can I delete my addition in deference to the official database listing?

Thanks again for a great app!

Simple answer is that when you drill down to the list of cigars for a particular brand, any that you have added yourself are shown in a slightly different font (little darker color and italic). From that listing, tap the "Edit" button on the top right, and you'll be given a choice to delete any that you want.

The more complicated answer is that if you have cigars in your humidor linked to the cigar that you added to the reference, then you'll have to re-add that cigar to your humidor (since it now has a different unique key). Unfortunately, I never created the capability to 'switch' to a different reference cigar (on the list of things to do).

[KenS]

Hey Ken, how are things goign for my favorite app developer?

Too busy. Lately I'm only getting a few hours per week to work on the next version, so progress is slower than expected. But, I'm still getting in a cigar a few days a week, so can't complain :)

Surprising how complex it can be to manage images in the app, such that performance is what people expect, yet easy to use. Adding images is easy... managing them is challenging. For example, if you review a cigar in the app and add photos, how to manage going back afterward and editing that review, deleting photos, potentially adding another photo from your camera roll, etc., etc.

Fun stuff, but slow....

[Razorhog]

Ken - Just wanted to say that I really enjoy the app. Thanks for your time!

[MarioF]

Ok after 2 days of ownership I can tell you this is an awesome program. If you're like me and are anal about things, and on top of that anal about being anal this is for you. You can get your entire inventory in very quickly, you can update pricing as you go. It's got great features and just yesterday what I thought was a good deal, after checking my inventory and last price paid, turned out to be not such a great deal.
It's worth every penny of that 3.99 it costs.

[colinb913]

Just downloaded it.. Awesome!!!!

[KenS]

Just downloaded it.. Awesome!!!!

$2.80 for me ... You da man :D

[junkinduck]

Got it last week and it is great. The library is great and easy to add to if need be. I wish it could comunicate with excel or had a desk top version.

[KenS]

Got it last week and it is great. The library is great and easy to add to if need be. I wish it could comunicate with excel or had a desk top version.

You can email your humidors to yourself and import into excel.

[massphatness]

Ken - any way to add a search by year function?
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[longknocker]

Ken - Just wanted to say that I really enjoy the app. Thanks for your time!

Best I-Phone App. Out There! Use It Every Day! Thanks Again, Ken!:tu

[KenS]

Ken - any way to add a search by year function?
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Probably ;)
Can you describe how you'd like it to work?

[kaisersozei]

Got another Mobile Stogie user here, Ken! Just got my iphone this week, and Mobile Stogie was one of the first apps I bought--will spend some time this weekend keying in my inventory. Looks great so far, congrats on building a nice app!

[KingJaffeJoffer]

Definitely down to support a fellow BOTL and software guy. Just clicked, '$3.99 Buy'

[EdTexas]

Just got it myself.. Noticed it was missing a few cigars I had. Like Padron 44th and 45th.. Maybe I could be blind, but I added em myself.. heh.

Other then that. I'm having fun digging though what all I have.

[KenS]

Just got it myself.. Noticed it was missing a few cigars I had. Like Padron 44th and 45th.. Maybe I could be blind, but I added em myself.. heh.

Other then that. I'm having fun digging though what all I have.

Yep, good call. I'll get 'em added. Picked up a 45th myself recently :tu

[wolfandwhisky]

I searched through the post without finding an answer - but is there a plan to have this come out for Zune or Blackberry (preferably Zune)?

[Boss Hogg]

Just got the app! Looking forward to using it :-)

[loki]

i didn't read the thread, but is there a plan to make this app for the ipad?

[mithrilG60]

Just grabbed it as well, been meaning to for a while but it just keeps slipping my mind..... this thread gave it a poke I s'pose ;)

[sikk50]

I lost all my info when I updated to 4.0 :( I'm so screwed now, I tried the back up but it didn't work.

[Krieg]

Yep, good call. I'll get 'em added. Picked up a 45th myself recently :tu

I bought a box of these few weeks ago when my son was born, GREAT cigar!

Ken- Will your new version still run ok on the iPhone 3G?

[Superbad]

Just got it. Nice work. I am using it on my iPad, and would love a universal version.

[KenS]

I bought a box of these few weeks ago when my son was born, GREAT cigar!

Ken- Will your new version still run ok on the iPhone 3G?

Yes it will. Should work on any device updated to iOS 3.x or above.

[KenS]

Just got it. Nice work. I am using it on my iPad, and would love a universal version.

Working on it :tu. I want it on my iPad too ;)

[Smokin Gator]

Just spent several hours updating my app on my iPhone 4. Glad to be back up to date with the exception on my '10 Monte LEs. This app really is sweet!!!

[jonumberone]

Just placed an order for an Ipod touch. This will be the first app i get. and if Verizon ever gets the I phone i'll get another.

[Chainsaw13]

Just spent several hours updating my app on my iPhone 4. Glad to be back up to date with the exception on my '10 Monte LEs. This app really is sweet!!!

Gator, did you have a Iphone 3 and upgrade to the 4? I did that Friday and am trying to figure out how to import all my cigar info onto the 4. I'd hate to retype it all in.

[CigarNut]

Gator, did you have a Iphone 3 and upgrade to the 4? I did that Friday and am trying to figure out how to import all my cigar info onto the 4. I'd hate to retype it all in.When I upgraded from 3 to 4 my data was intact (no import or retyping needed).

[aich75013]

When I upgraded from 3 to 4 my data was intact (no import or retyping needed).

Same here.
I had to select all my apps again for some reason, but the data was still there.
I didn't have to reselect the apps for my wife's though, which was kinda strange.

[waffle]

I've been rocking this for about 3 weeks. I absolutely love it! Its great for me who just started my sticks hobby to track all that comes in and out of the humis.

[Chingas]

Hey KenS. I've had this app a while now but am new to CA. Can I make two suggestions?

1- allow photos of each cigar in the cigar details. Either a photo I can take or a stock one of the actual stick.

2- allow personal photos of each humidor

3- allow an add/submit option. Fir a stick that's not in the reference, allow a user to add it to their stash And also submit it to you for further review and future updates.

4- a user rating system shared by all users. Have the option to review or rate a stick, submit and be able to view a collective user rating of each stick in the reference library.

I love your app brother, it's awesome. I just thought these additions may make it even better. Hope you agree.

[Chainsaw13]

Same here.
I had to select all my apps again for some reason, but the data was still there.
I didn't have to reselect the apps for my wife's though, which was kinda strange.

That's where my problem lies. I didn't restore the settings from the old phone to the new. I might have to try tonight when I get home. Hopefully the old stuff is still there.

[waffle]

That's where my problem lies. I didn't restore the settings from the old phone to the new. I might have to try tonight when I get home. Hopefully the old stuff is still there.

If you right click on your iphone in itunes, it'll have a drop down menu to restore from backup, which should allow you to choose which backup to use.

[Chainsaw13]

If you right click on your iphone in itunes, it'll have a drop down menu to restore from backup, which should allow you to choose which backup to use.

Thanks waffle. I had forgotten about that. My mind ain't what it used to be. Oh look, shiny. :D

[Addiction]

Ken,

No Cohiba Behikes are listed by the way.......

[waffle]

Thanks waffle. I had forgotten about that. My mind ain't what it used to be. Oh look, shiny. :D

Lol, np sounds just like.... what were we talking about? :r

[nofeardiver]

Ken, love the app, i use it an love it... The only thing that i wish it would have is a place to put a number. For example i number every cigar going into my humi, that way if i have bought say 4 oliva g this week and two months from now i buy 5 more, i know which one was bought and when. Just a suggestion. Either way thanks for an awesome app...

[BradNC]

Just got this app. I look forward to using it. Thanks!

[waffle]

Ken, love the app, i use it an love it... The only thing that i wish it would have is a place to put a number. For example i number every cigar going into my humi, that way if i have bought say 4 oliva g this week and two months from now i buy 5 more, i know which one was bought and when. Just a suggestion. Either way thanks for an awesome app...

Put them in notes... like #1-4 bought 3/10, 6-11 bought 6/10... Thats how I use notes anyway...

[jonumberone]

Ordered yesterday as promised. I keep a small humidor at work, so its great to be home and see what i have there. Band photo's would be a nice touch.

[nofeardiver]

Put them in notes... like #1-4 bought 3/10, 6-11 bought 6/10... Thats how I use notes anyway...

Yeah true, but i was thinking of if you could look in your humidor inside the app and sort it by your own custom number. Like that... but either way is an awesome app..

[waffle]

Yeah true, but i was thinking of if you could look in your humidor inside the app and sort it by your own custom number. Like that... but either way is an awesome app..

Ahhh gotcha, and yes it is an awesome app!

[BradNC]

Just loaded my cigars into the app. Very cool. I wish I would have had this a while ago so I could better keep track of things. Very nice and even more useful than I thought it would be if that makes sense. Love the ring gauge tool!

[Krieg]

Any word on when the next release is??

[KenS]

Any word on when the next release is??

Unfortunately, things have slowed considerably over the past couple of months, because lots of things are changing for me (all good though :tu).

My lovely bride and I just moved from Michigan to Seattle; bought a new house, selling our old house, selling our boat, her starting a new job, me interviewing for new opportunities, etc. etc.

Fun stuff, but I've had to take a bit of a timeout from Mobile Stogie work (and have barely logged into CA, only to see if anything pops on this thread). Also in the meantime, there is a guy "in the business" who has expressed interest in buying the Mobile Stogie code and extending the app.

Just a lot going on at the moment, so little progress on updates. I absolutely will get back to it soon, so I appreciate your patience...

[CigarNut]

...My lovely bride and I just moved from Michigan to Seattle...Welcome to the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

If you ever find yourself in Portland, let me know and we'll get the Stumptowner's together for a herf!

[Chingas]

Congrats Brother! We can wait, were not going anywhere!:)

[Krieg]

I'm happy for you Ken, congratulations. I hope your wife enjoys her new job! One thing I can relate to is people get busy, no worries.

[KenS]

Big news for Mobile Stogie ... see related post! (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=36547)
:tu :tu