Job Site Sticks.

[flat6nut]

I bought a new camera phone with some pretty decent quality, and since I recently took a job with a previous employer that offers me alot of outdoor time...

I thought it would be cool to post pics and mini reviews of my daily smokes with a little added "whats going on around me" shots.

!!! Thread Warning !!!
Any review by me is purely from a cigar speek newbie. The only thing I truely know about cigars is wether or not I like them. I am always trying out new smokes, as well as smoking many of the ones I already enjoy.


The first cigar I will offer up is one that I smoke ALOT. La Fontana It is a mild cigar with a sweet gum head, so the first 30 mins or so is pretty sweet. Not a java sweet, but a perfect morning mild cigar. This was smoked day before yesterday.

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It was a rainy day so alot of this thing was smoked inside my truck.

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Michael

[Emjaysmash]

Great pics! Thanks for the review!

[MedicCook]

That is the job I want to have. Sit in the dry truck and smoke a cigar while watching the other guys work in the rain. :r Are you looking for an assistant?

Thanks for the review and pics.

[huero71]

This is a very cool idea. I might have to borrow it from you someday. :D

[flat6nut]

Yesterdays smoke...

AF Anejo. You can never go wrong with an AF. Very nice smooth medium/full flavor stick. I call these the Opus in a maduro wrapper. Anejos are my faveorite AF.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6.jpg

Job site mini herf.

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It does not get much better than this.

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Ash is hard to come by while walking.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/9.jpg


Michael

[MedicCook]

Nice pictures. Definately a better day for smoking.

[dunng]

Very nice! Whatcha building? :ss

[karmaz00]

thats awesome. thanks for sharing

[flat6nut]

Very nice! Whatcha building? :ss


Thanks. I will give you a hint as to what is being built...look at the third picture from the top. The reflection of one of my plans is on the window. ;)

I work for an engineering company that was contracted to do all of consulting, inspections, and materials testing.

Will post more pics shortly.


Michael

[dunng]

Nice! Pretty low roof though... :hm

[acarr]

Is the Wallyworld going to be selling those Anejo's?

[Scottw]

You Hiring?

[flat6nut]

Is the Wallyworld going to be selling those Anejo's?


I wish! :dr

[flat6nut]

You Hiring?

Are you a CWI?

[flat6nut]

Yesterday's smoke... Perdomo Reserve "Champagne". Now this cigar really surprised me with alot of flavor...mild to medium, but still kept me wanting more after I nubbed it. My only complaint about it, was the chissel tip did not seem full enough of tobacco. I was worried I would bite it in half if I put too much pressure on it.

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Michael

[Starscream]

That is the job I want to have. Sit in the dry truck and smoke a cigar while watching the other guys work in the rain. :r Are you looking for an assistant?

Thanks for the review and pics.

:r





Great idea for a thread! Keep this one going!:tu

[BigAl_SC]

Yesterday's smoke... Perdomo Reserve "Champagne". Now this cigar really surprised me with alot of flavor...mild to medium, but still kept me wanting more after I nubbed it. My only complaint about it, was the chissel tip did not seem full enough of tobacco. I was worried I would bite it in half if I put too much pressure on it.

Michael

Very nice. This is one that kicked me down the slope.... Maybe tomorrow I can find one stashed somewhere here and bring back memories of the beginning of the fall.... I also work out of a truck and smoke between stops. (can't remember an anejo as a truck smoke though.:dr)

[flat6nut]

Todays...Punch, Rare Corojo. I had something else in mind for this morning, but after being handed this little cute thing...how could I resist.

I have smoked alot of new cigars (new to me) lately, and like this one...are now on my smoke again list. This bowling ball pin shaped cigar was a full flavor but very smooth. Lit this baby up at around 8:30 am.

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Now my after lunch smoke was going to be special. I have never smoked one before, but a couple weekends ago I broke down and bought one. I figured since I was spending too much money on a stick, it might as well buy a tubo as a reminder.

Davidoff, Aniv.#3 I was comparring it to a $4 smoke that I normally smoke alot of...then after reaching the midway point of this stick I really started to love the flavors heating up. This thing put out big smoke , but definitely something I can not justify spending the coin on...I could buy two Anejos for the price of the Doff.

[flat6nut]

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Stuck truck,:D

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Good to the last nub.

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Michael

[WildBlueSooner]

So jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[acarr]

That job could end up costing you a lot of money. Those aren't your ordinary yard gars you are smoking:D

[68TriShield]

The Punch Champion is the same shape and size as the RC you had.If you have not had one,do yourself a favor :tu

[Smoke Naked]

Great pics, posts and thread.:)

[eboniknight]

Great pics, posts and thread.:)

Agree 100%!!! :tu Damn I need to give up this desk job....gettin' fat and can't smoke. :mad:

[Scottw]

Are you a CWI?


No, I never even had a DWI :)

I don't know what a CWI is but I do like cigars.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Are you a CWI?

No, I never even had a DWI :)

I don't know what a CWI is but I do like cigars.


Certified Welding Inspector??

[Scottw]

Certified Welding Inspector??

Never heard of it, I am obviously not in the construction industry.

[flat6nut]

Certified Welding Inspector??

Bingo! Our office is looking for another one if anyone is looking.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Bingo! Our office is looking for another one if anyone is looking.

Im just curious, how do you go about getting certified? I have a buddy going to school for welding.

[flat6nut]

Agree 100%!!! :tu Damn I need to give up this desk job....gettin' fat and can't smoke. :mad:


heh heh...you know I may trade you jobs around July, August. Being outside in the Florida heat is not always the greatest. I will more than likely close this job out mid Sept. I hope so at least. Normally I end up being taken off a project after the meat and potatos are done, then someone else gets the gravy. :mad:

[flat6nut]

Im just curious, how do you go about getting certified? I have a buddy going to school for welding.

Pay the money and take the test. The best way is to go thru the CWI seminar down in Miami. There is a better class that is offered in I think Iowa or some place. You gotta have a min of 5 years experience in and around the field of welding to become a certified inspector.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Pay the money and take the test. The best way is to go thru the CWI seminar down in Miami. There is a better class that is offered in I think Iowa or some place. You gotta have a min of 5 years experience in and around the field of welding to become a certified inspector.

Thanks :tu

[flat6nut]

Oh yeah, its Friday...that always means something special.

Morning cigar was one of the sticks my wife gave to me in an Easter basket. I am a lucky guy. Ashton ESG, 22 Year Salute That sure is a pretty gar.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0055.jpg

Man this thing was delicious all the way thru. Glad I have another one in the humi. Tons better than the Davidoff I smoked yesterday.

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Hard to describe, all I know is it was very good and easy on a empty morning gut.

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Figured out how to take panaramic photos with my phone...

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[flat6nut]

Friday after lunch dessert.

OpusX #4 What can I say...its Friday.

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Me.

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Michael

[MedicCook]

Some great pictures. Thanks for posting.

[marge796]

Great stuff. Thanks my friend.


Chris.....



:tu

[GTCanuk]

Your lucky you don't work in Canada. There is no smoking in the workplace, inside or out. Infact I could get nailed after work in the company vehicles. Company vehicles are a no no unless you are the owner but still not during working times. Makes me want to get the logo off the van

[flat6nut]

Your lucky you don't work in Canada. There is no smoking in the workplace, inside or out. Infact I could get nailed after work in the company vehicles. Company vehicles are a no no unless you are the owner but still not during working times. Makes me want to get the logo off the van


I am lucky I don't live in Canada. ;)

[BigAl_SC]

This is a great thread to follow and dream. In one week, you have more than surpassed my entire monthly smoke budget....... While I have had all these stick except the Davidoff (which your review will save me money and I'll stick with ESG or VSG), I can only dream of the day these are work sticks.

Great thread.

[flat6nut]

This is a great thread to follow and dream. In one week, you have more than surpassed my entire monthly smoke budget....... While I have had all these stick except the Davidoff (which your review will save me money and I'll stick with ESG or VSG), I can only dream of the day these are work sticks.

Great thread.


I hope that people do not get the wrong idea about me, although I have lived my life not carring a whole lot what people thought. I am by far Mr money bags. I have been smoking cigars out of zip lock baggies for years. This past Easter my wife bought me a 25 count humi, and stuck some nice sticks into the easter basket as well (2 Ashton ESGs and 2 Perfection #4s, and a 3 count tin of perfections....I have always bought a bunch of Opus when they can be had at good prices...the prices I see on the internet are crazy high.

The way I see it is, if you are going to smoke something it might as well be good. As I continue with this thread you will definitely see some high dollar smokes enjoyed on the job site, but you will also see some good cheap smokes that are my go tos as well. Like the first one in this thread...La Fontana's are by far one of my fave smokes, and I buy them for $4.40 a stick. I only know of one place in Tampa to buy them. Fortunitly here in Tampa we have tons of places to buy cigars, and the prices are not that bad because of it.

I am currently in the process of building (in my mind) a custom humi out of a curio cabinet. I need more space to keep more cigars so I can save money. I can only fit 20 or less sticks in my 25 count humi...so I sure as heck aint going to put dog sticks in there. ;) Its prolly a good thing you didnt see what I have smoked in the last couple months. I will get cheaper as time goes on.

I really do not want people thinking I am a bragging snob...I am just really enjoying getting back to cigars, and wanted to share some of the experience with you guys.:ss


Michael

[AllOGistics]

I'm really enjoying these posts. I never saw it as bragging but someone enjoying a good cigar. I look forward to the next one! Thanks for the thread Michael.

[adampc22]

sitting in your car wile thos poor lads work in the rain shame on you lolololololol just kiding

[BigAl_SC]

Didn't mean any disrespect... The Champagne anniversary (I still have them under the old name) is also one of my work and car sticks. I also feel if your going to smoke one it might as well be an enjoyable one. Good luck on the cabinet conversion, show us some pics.....

[flat6nut]

Didn't mean any disrespect... The Champagne anniversary (I still have them under the old name) is also one of my work and car sticks. I also feel if your going to smoke one it might as well be an enjoyable one. Good luck on the cabinet conversion, show us some pics.....


Not for a second did I think you were disrespectful.:tu Most of my smokes are ones that I have read good reviews on from this site and others.

[flat6nut]

I am falling behind again. Monday was a terrible day for cigars. I tried two reccomended sticks and was completely discusted with both. I made up for it on Tuesday, and again today. I will try and load up the pics tonight.


Michael

[Scottw]

Enjoying your posts Michael, keep em coming.

[WildBlueSooner]

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[neoflex]

Great pics! Looks like you will need a front loader to remove the sand and dirt from the floor boards of your truck.

[Bubba - NJ]

This thread has got me reminiscing of years past at work before the smoking ban . Heard some pretty good concerts like Pearl Jam , the Rolling Stones and CSNY to name a few . Ah the good old days , maybe again someday . Keep up the good work . Have a good one for the rest of the banned BOTL at work . :ss

[DPD6030]

Thanks for starting and putting pics in this thread. Now if only I could smoke at work and get away with it.

[mikeandshellie2]

First time I saw this thread.. Throughly enjoying reading it, keep up the great work!!
Shellie

[Roland of Gilead]

Great thread and pics!

Keep it goin'!


-Mark.

[rlaliberty]

Awesome thread. Glad I stumbled in.

[BC-Axeman]

Gotta love that nose!

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[flat6nut]

Gotta love that nose!


:r

[flat6nut]

Monday (4-27-09), was not the best cigar day for me. The first stick I fired up was one given to me by a co-worker. Flor de Oliva The first thing that I noticed was the cheap (to me) plastic band. The stick itself looked nice enough for being a budget cigar. I think he told me he paid less than $2 for it.

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Meh, if this is the best that $2 can buy...you can keep it.

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My after lunch smoke was going to be one I had just purchased from a local B&M. There was a guy there enjoying a cigar on his break with the owner. He said he was unsure of my cigar budget, but he loved these things. Tatuaje, I am guessing this is a Tat that everyone raves about on the forums...

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All I can say is that I have never been so dissapointed in a cigar as I was this one. It tasted to me like I think the Optimo in the plastic tube (thats been in my kitchen junk drawer for over 10 years) would taste. Sorry if I offend anyone here, but this thing just tasted stale.

Mason's plans...

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Michael

[flat6nut]

Since I had such a bad day with smokes on Monday, I left the house Tuesday with two sticks that would surely make my day better than the last.

(4-28-09). My morning smoke was a stick I smoke alot of. I usually smoke 2 of these things a week. Monte Cristo, White These things never let me down with their quality and flavor. If there ever was a nutty taste to a cigar, this is the one that has it. Creamy and medium flavored, with a bit of pepper as you get into it.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0090.jpg


If you are a fan of mild to medium cigars, you can not go worng with an MC White. They are not the cheapest cigar in the store, but they wont break the bank either. I usually pay $9 for them, but have seen some stores charge as much as $11.

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My after lunch smoke was also a cigar that I smoke alot of, and I do mean alot. Oliva, V I really like every single cigar that Oliva offers, and this includes the Nubs.

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Michael

[troutbreath]

Wow. Sorry to hear you did not like the Tatuaje Unicos. That is one of my favs (have 2 boxes resting in the humi still).

I've never tried the Flor de Oliva. The B&M I frequent gets those in great numbers, and the regulars blow through them quickly. Great budget stick, they say. I don't smoke enough to worry about my budget that much.


Really enjoying this thread.

[68TriShield]

You said you did not like the Flor de Oliva gifted by your friend.Same guy makes the cigar in your last picture ;)

I will agree on the MCW and V.Both are very consistent performers.
The Whites I find similar to Ashton Cabinet.

[flat6nut]

Wednesday (4-29-09) was a very busy day, but I did manage to get some time to enjoy one of these. Rocky Patel, Decade This had been in my humi for about 2 months. A friend had told me these were a very good smoke...so I bought one...and I will again.

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I am not the best person to describe cigar flavors, and here it is Sunday and I am trying to remember what this thing tasted like 4 days ago...well it had to be good enough to nub it.

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Michael

[flat6nut]

Looking back at some of these pics...seems that the camera makes the cigars look HUGE. Esspecially the ones I take in the truck. Must be the angle and closeness.

[flat6nut]

Thursday (4-30-09). I have never smoked a Padron before. I know...crazy huh? Well I will definitely be trying more. What a very complex and flavorful gar this thing was. This little box'd pressed stick has been sitting in my humi for a few weeks now. I bought it at a new B&M local to me (Club Habana), and I had asked the owner what his fave cigar was...he pointed me to this.
Padron, 1964 Anniversary Series

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Wow! I tasted flavors in this thing that I have not had in any other cigar I have tried. I lit this thing up at around 8am on an empty belly. (I smoke cigarettes, so I never get buzzed) What a great cigar this was. It had a definite taste to it that I cannot put my finger on, but was definitely familiar to me...masquite maybe? One thing for sure is, it burned when nosed!, but I still could not resist doing it every other puff. :D

Good to the last nub...

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My after lunch cigar was less eventful than the morning smoke. Actually quite plain.
H.Upmann, Vintage Cameroon

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Michael

[flat6nut]

I did not have any cigars on Friday, but I did have a nice smoke yesterday. Not actually a "job site" smoke, but I did smoke it on the drive over to a friends house where I was meeting him to help with an AC change out as side work. Opus X Robusto. :dr

My wife just made a list of things for me to get at the grocery store, perhaps I need to detour and pick up a couple Padrons. I had planned on smoking a VSG later on after lunch while piddling around in the yard.

Cheers...
Michael

[flat6nut]

You said you did not like the Flor de Oliva gifted by your friend.Same guy makes the cigar in your last picture ;)
I will agree on the MCW and V.Both are very consistent performers.
The Whites I find similar to Ashton Cabinet.


I thought there might be a connection with the name, but the taste does not deserve the name. :confused:

[flat6nut]

I really appreciate the replies I have recieved for this thread. Every job has its perks...I guess mine is working outdoors and being able to enjoy smoking whenever I please. I sure woulf like the perks that cops have though. ;)

[WildBlueSooner]

I cannot wait to try the Padron Annie series....keep it up!

[huero71]

Keep these coming. I'd love to be able to smoke that much at work, but I'm living the dream through you. :D

[Jimbo14]

Nice one, keep them coming!

[flat6nut]

I know I have fallen behind on my daily job site smokes. I have been sick for about a week and have not smoked many because of it, but I have about 5 days worth of sticks to catch up on. Will post up asap.


Michael

[WildBlueSooner]

I know I have fallen behind on my daily job site smokes. I have been sick for about a week and have not smoked many because of it, but I have about 5 days worth of sticks to catch up on. Will post up asap.


Michael

Will be waiting for them Michael! :tu

[DPD6030]

Will be waiting for them Michael! :tu

:tpd: no worries Michael. We're impatient :r

[kelmac07]

Love seeing that Mike smoked...great pics!!

[flat6nut]

5-4-09

I was eager for this day because I had planned to have a double Ashton day the night before. I had never smoked either one of these sticks before but had high hopes because I have smoked quite a few ESG's (which is in my top 3 smokes).

My morning smoke was this Ashton...I have no clue what it is other than it looked tasty...and tasty it was, but unfortunitly it fell short of what I was expecting from the brand.

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The after lunch smoke was another from Ashton that I have read alot about, and noticed that alot of people put this smoke in their top 5 list. Well, it hardly makes my top 5 list, i might put it into the top 15, but defitely not my top 5. It had a perfect draw, with tons of smoke that tasted very nice while nosed. Ashton VSG Man this sure is a purty cigar.

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Michael

[flat6nut]

5-5-09

After the 64 I had a couple weeks back, and reading about this bad boy...I knew today was going to be nice. And it sure was! My day started off by the hot air ballons welcoming me in the morning by doing a fly over. This red one is actually one of the locals that advertises rides. My cousin was also up and about this morning...as they are every week.

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Todays smoke...Padron Anni, 1926. Absolutely wonderful. Just think I had never tried a Padron before recently with the 1964 Anni. These two gars are now in my top 5 list and I can see why they are in many other's as well. These guys have the best draw I have ever had from a cigar, and the amout of smoke you can draw from one is unbelievable. Much more mellower than its 64 brother, and very easily nosed. My advice for anyone saving one of these for a special day would be to find a reason to name a a day special and get to it.

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I only had one stick today after lunch, and I am glad it was this one.

Michael

[AD720]

5-4-09


My morning smoke was this Ashton...I have no clue what it is other than it looked tasty...and tasty it was, but unfortunitly it fell short of what I was expecting from the brand.



Looks like an Ashton Aged Maduro Pyramid.



Nice reviews by the way!

[flat6nut]

5-6-09

Todays morning cigar was one I also had recently (bowling pin shape) but I had enjoyed that one so much I decided to try its bigger brother out.
Punch, Rare Corojo This darn thing should have been called the Virgin corojo because this baby was tight. I thought I was going to pass out trying to draw from it. I kept cutting the tip shorter and shorter, and even ended up using a buddy's pipe tool to bore a hole into it to try and get some air flow. Had the draw been better I am sure I would have enjoyed it, but unfortunity I did not enjoy it.

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I always pack a selection of dif cigars for work, so after almost passing out in the moring from the Punch, I decided to fall back to one of my trusted friends that never lets me down. Yes I just had one recenly in this thread...but oh well.

Oliva V Great performer for the budget price, with lots of flavor to boot.

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Michael

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Wow, great posts Flat! Keep em coming.

[flat6nut]

5-7-09

Wednesdays are always busy with the big wigs showing up to look over the site, so I decided to have this gar to make it a smooth day.
OpusX, Reserva D' Chateau. Not much to say about these, except they are more of what their little brothers are. Smooth, mucho flavorful, and strong. By the time you get into the back end of these the flavor gets stronger and the finish is very long.

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Michael

[yourchoice]

This is an enjoyable thread you've created. Keep it up!

[flat6nut]

Thursday 5-7-09, I started to feel like crap. By Friday I had fallen into a full blown sinus infection and visted my doctor. I fricking hate sinus infections and have them way too often. I had surgery a few years ago to try and fix the suckers, but it only lasted just under a year. They should have fixed my deviated septum while they were in there...it might have helped.

After getting some strong antibiotics into my system and feeling somewhat better a few days later I really wanted to smoke a cigar but did not want to waste a money gar on a sinus infection...so I decided to smoke a recent purchase of my very mild go to cigar. La Fontana (they only run about $4 a stick).

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0163.jpg

Well, someone was looking over me and did not approve at all at smoking while sick. Right after I tasted the sweetness of the sweet gum tip after toasting...the damn thing nearly exploaded and unrolled itself. Way too dry! Oh well.

Michael

[flat6nut]

Well since I was still pretty much sick, me and the wife went to Ybor to at least shop for gars. I had wanted to make it to Tampa Sweethearts while there, but they closed at 1:00pm on Saturday and I missed out on a bundle of apprentice rolled goodness. I did manage to locate a few cigars I have not smoked but were on my to do list.

I had started to feel better towards the end of last week so I smoked this pretty banded gar on 5-14-09 Maximus, Diamond Crown This is one that I picked up while in Ybor. Very well built stick, but unfortunitly my sinuses did not let me enjoy it. I will definitely give it another try.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0171.jpg

Michael

[flat6nut]

5-15-09

Still sick but I could not resist trying another one of my Ybor purchases (I bought a few of these because I have been looking for them for awhile locally with no luck till now).

Olivas' Master Blend #3 Even though I was still not feeling perfect, the cigar tasted wonderful. Full flavor and lots of smoke. so glad I have more of these to try when I am not sick.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0174.jpg

What a great looking cigar these things are.


I was feeling alot better today (5-18-09), and had planned on smoking an ESG to celebrate...but it was way to rainy to waste. Looks like the rain will be here all week.

Thanks everyone who has enjoyed this thread. Perhaps I can give better reviews in the future. There is always tomorrow!

Michael

[troutbreath]

Great photos. Really enjoying your adventures in tobacco! That Diamond Crown looks like a beast.

[68TriShield]

Try the Padron 1926 Maduros,they are a real treat as well.

[Tio Gato]

Michael, I'm lovin' this thread and your pictures.
It almost makes me want to go out and get a job.:D

PS, I found the Professor Sila that Cigars International sells to be very similar to the La Fontana. They can be had cheap. Famous smokeshop
http://www.famous-smoke.com seems to have the best prices on La Fontanas that I could find.

[flat6nut]

Try the Padron 1926 Maduros,they are a real treat as well.


Picked a couple of them up, as well as a couple more ESGs at Tampa Humi the other day :dr ...going to wait till I am feeling 100% before smoking one though. :tu

[flat6nut]

Michael, I'm lovin' this thread and your pictures.
It almost makes me want to go out and get a job.:D

PS, I found the Professor Sila that Cigars International sells to be very similar to the La Fontana. They can be had cheap. Famous smokeshop
http://www.famous-smoke.com seems to have the best prices on La Fontanas that I could find.


The only place I have found local to me that sells La Fontana's is "The News Stand" on Fletcher Ave. Unfortunitly they are a periodicals first store...they have a small humi section with mostly Fuente smokes. I usually have to rehidrate the cigars I get before smoking them. (I only go there for the La Fonatana's)

I will have to try the Professor Sila. Thanks.

Michael

[HK3-]

What a tough life.... :tu

[WildBlueSooner]

Awesome..keep em coming brother!

[Jimbo14]

Very nice - Keep going!

[flat6nut]

5-20-09

Rainy day so I ran down to a local B&M to pick up some PAMs. My wife recieved her rebate card for a phone she bought and gave it to me for smokes...this is what I left with, plus a little extra out of pocket...damn things are pricey but hard to pass up.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0181.jpg

Could not resist smoking this Ashton ESG after my lunch. Sucker kept eyeballing me every time I looked into the humi. It was just as good as my earlier review of it.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0185.jpg

Hope to smoke some new stuff this week, with a little surprise to boot.

Michael

[akakirby]

I just read through this whole thread and I enjoyed it very much, a lot of the cigars you are trying are on my list to try, thanks for the reviews!

[kelmac07]

Gotta love those PALM PILOTS...I see you have a first edition.

[68TriShield]

5-20-09

Rainy day so I ran down to a local B&M to pick up some PAMs.

Michael
Those will set you straight,I get a ton coffee and cocoa from those :tu

[nozero]

Keep these coming. I'd love to be able to smoke that much at work, but I'm living the dream through you. :D

As many of us are! Great pics, great thread! Thank you!
:tu

[bonjing]

Gotta love those PALM PILOTS...I see you have a first edition.


:r:r:r

great pictures

[MooseHead]

Just went through this entire thread, enjoyed every bit of it! Great job Mike.


I am lucky I don't live in Canada. ;)
Thursday 5-7-09, I started to feel like crap. By Friday I had fallen into a full blown sinus infection and visted my doctor. I fricking hate sinus infections and have them way too often.

Ooo, you are very lucky you don't live here then. As they say.. 50% of our health care funds goes towards curing sinus infections that come from trying to pronounce French vowels. (the other half being hockey injuries:D)

Looking forward to more from this thread!

MH

[WildBlueSooner]

More nice pictures! Those PAM do look very good! :dr

[flat6nut]

Just went through this entire thread, enjoyed every bit of it! Great job Mike.





Ooo, you are very lucky you don't live here then. As they say.. 50% of our health care funds goes towards curing sinus infections that come from trying to pronounce French vowels. (the other half being hockey injuries:D)

Looking forward to more from this thread!

MH


Thanks my friend. The Canada comment was mostly based on the weather. I would rather sweat than freeze any day. :tu

[flat6nut]

5-21-09

We are still getting alot of well needed rain here, but it does not help construction much. This lake was not here a couple days ago.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0180.jpg

I only left the house with one stick this morning because I figured I would have plenty of time at lunch to visit a local B&M. My morning pick was another favorite of mine that I smoke alot of. Oliva Series O. I love everything about this cigar. It screams cigar just looking at it. Full bodied, thick ring guage, lots of smoke, and tastes great. I love the finish on these things.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0187.jpg

Damn thing looks huge at that angle...looks like a prop for Linda Lovelace.

I would not hesitate buying a box of these things...if I only had more storage room.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0188.jpg

I origanally bought this torch for my wife to make creame bru lae. (however you spell it. Works much better for toasting my cigars.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0190.jpg

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[WildBlueSooner]

Awesome pics again! :tu

[acarr]

Are there any cheapo sticks at this job site?

[flat6nut]

5-21-09 cont...

Well lunch time came and I got back with a hand full of treats.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0200.jpg

Nub Habana, which I smoke alot of. Cant wait for the Maduro Nub!
Benchmade Robusto, cheap thing the B&M girl told me to try.
San Cristobal Clasico 5x50, been wanting to try one.
Padron 7000 maduro, should be double the fun of a 3000...we will see.
Diamond Crown Figurado #6, cause its looked hella yummy!
CAO America Landmark 6x60...been wanting to try one, never had anything by CAO, might as well try one that looks cool.

So what was going to be my after lunch smoke?....The Padron 7000 of course. Are you kidding me?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0201.jpg

$5.66? Why the heck am I spending all this money buying anni's?...cause they are great thats why! But seriously, The 7000 was really good.
I still got alot of the same flavors I get when smoking a anni. Perhaps not nearly as smooth and flavorful as a 26 or 64, but at under $6...very nice.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0192.jpg

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[ECPrevatte]

I laughed at the torches original use, and now what you use it for.

[flat6nut]

5-21-09 cont. some more...

Just for acarr, before heading home for the day I decided to try the el cheapo that the girl at the B&M said to try. I asked what she thought was a decent cigar for cheap. Benchmade Robusto I paid $2.71, and it was worth it because I did not lose out on too much money. This thing was definitely a dog stick. It is supposed to be from Ashton.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0205.jpg

Cant really explain it, but it had the worst after taste. I chucked this thing out the window on the way home. I barely made it to the half way point. Much better than an Acid though!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0196.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0197.jpg

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Michael

[flat6nut]

5-22-09

Ah Friday, and a three day weekend to boot! I decided to smoke the CAO America Landmark, 6x60. First thing you notice about this stick is its cool barber pole wrapper. I also liked its size. Big, just like a double robusto. I did not get alot of smoke from it, but alot of flavor to make up for it. I would rate this as an average cigar, that I would definitely smoke again. I kept getting a hint of mint. Am I alone in this?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0210.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0203.jpg

Well thats another week of smokes. Hopefully after the weekend my sinus infection will be better along with my taste buds. Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend.

Michael

[kelmac07]

Great pics as usual Michael...keep em coming.

[Bax]

Great thread and awesome pics!:tu

[m69c44]

Michael great pic's I felt the same way about the America Landmark not too sure of the mint thing, but yes a good smoke

[kelmac07]

I have one of the Americas sitting in the humi...keep staring at me every time I open it up. Might be time to burn em up.

[flat6nut]

5-26-09

Over the long weekend we went to Tampa Sweethearts to buy a few goodies. I did a review in the non cuban review section on the #500 Maduro if anyone is interested in an excellent "cheap" cigar. I am sure I will smoke one soon on the job and include it here.

I had heard alot of mixed reviews on this next cigar, but being the huge maduro fan I had to find out for myself. Camacho, Triple Maduro. First off this cigar has a great presence about it. Decent size ring guage and maduro wrapper. Not to mention its look at me silver and black band.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0228.jpg

Well, thats about as much praise that I can give it. It was a strong cigar but it had no flavor. Now if you consider terms like earthy, and dirt, then you will more than likely love this cigar. I love full flavor cigars that are strong, but I do not want the same stagnet flavor all the way thru the cigar. I did nub it, but only because i try to give a cigar a complete chance of proving itself. For me, it never did. Sorry.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0231.jpg

On the plus side it did give off nice smoke.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0230.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0223.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0224.jpg

Michael

[troutbreath]

Love this thread. Really great photos.

And, I'm finding out about a TON of different sticks.

[flat6nut]

5-27-09

Todays first smoke was another cigar I have heard mixed reviews on, but I am constantly trying something new as everyones tastes are not the same.
San Cristobal, Clasico 5x50.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0234.jpg

This size and shape of cigar along with having a maduro wrapper is something I am always drawn to. They fit perfect in my hands without getting in the way of work, so I had high hopes. probably had them set to high because the only thing great about these guys is the looks and the pretty band. I sure hope I smoke something new that I like soon, because this thing was a turd.
Really hard cigar to nub.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0238.jpg

Speeking of nub...Thats waht my after lunch cigar was. Nub, Habano

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0242.jpg

Not the biggest fan of the Nubs, but the Habano is one that I will smoke about once a month. To be honest, I smoke them because they are a change from the norm and they look cool. Just another mild to slightly medium cigar that always gives me the bitter bite at the back of my tongue towards the end of the cigar. I am however really looking forward to trying the new Nub Maduros I hear are coming that some have already tried.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0243.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0244.jpg


Michael

[flat6nut]

5-28-09

Took the wife to the airport this morning. She flew into Shreveport La., where she was picked up by family and driven to Jacksonville Tx. So I am pretty much the bachlor for the weekend...at least while my daughter is hanging out with her friends.

I brought a few #500 maduro Tampa Sweethearts with me today, but felt like something new. So after lunch I swung by the local Tobacco Depot and bout something that caught my eye. Cusano, 59 Rare Cameroon Preferido.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0256.jpg

Now I have seen the funky modern bands of Cusano cigars before, and they turned me off just by their looks. Once my eyes caught this good looking feller though...I just knew I was going to give it a try, and let me tell ya brothers...I am impressed! Very tasty indeed. A medium bodied cigar that packs alot of flavor. cant describe any of them (lol), but a very nice change of pace. I will be buying more of these.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0249.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0254.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0257.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0248.jpg

Again, thanks to all who have enjoyed this thread. I promise to keep up with it, and hopefully learn how to give a proper review.

Michael

[TripleF]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat thread. Great idea! Great pics. Love to see the smokes and the progression of the job.

If I could hit your REPUTATION I would right now but I've given out too much in the last 24 hours. :mad:

Can't wait til we herf! :ss

[joetownhound]

5-15-09

Still sick but I could not resist trying another one of my Ybor purchases (I bought a few of these because I have been looking for them for awhile locally with no luck till now).

Olivas' Master Blend #3 Even though I was still not feeling perfect, the cigar tasted wonderful. Full flavor and lots of smoke. so glad I have more of these to try when I am not sick.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0174.jpg

What a great looking cigar these things are.


I was feeling alot better today (5-18-09), and had planned on smoking an ESG to celebrate...but it was way to rainy to waste. Looks like the rain will be here all week.

Thanks everyone who has enjoyed this thread. Perhaps I can give better reviews in the future. There is always tomorrow!

Michael
How far are you from Tampa Humidor, reason I ask is because I was there today and they carry both of these cigars. They are a good retailer to find many hard to find cigars that you can't find at other retailers.

[flat6nut]

How far are you from Tampa Humidor, reason I ask is because I was there today and they carry both of these cigars. They are a good retailer to find many hard to find cigars that you can't find at other retailers.

I visit Tampa Humidor about twice a month. I actually stopped in there after leaving Ybor where I had bought the MB3. I did see them there that day, but never recall seeing them before. I really enjoy going to TH because I think they have one of the best humidors in the state, and the smell is out of this world.:tu

I live in Lutz, its just on the North side of Hillsbourgh County. Look forward to meeting you at our next herf.

[joetownhound]

I visit Tampa Humidor about twice a month. I actually stopped in there after leaving Ybor where I had bought the MB3. I did see them there that day, but never recall seeing them before. I really enjoy going to TH because I think they have one of the best humidors in the state, and the smell is out of this world.:tu

I live in Lutz, its just on the North side of Hillsbourgh County. Look forward to meeting you at our next herf.

Likewise can't wait to be able to herf again. There are two herf planned for next month if you is not aware of. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?p=402180&posted=1#post402180

[flat6nut]

5-29-09

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Today started off very well. Morning cigar, Tampa Sweethearts, #500 Maduro. As some of you may have already read my review of these in the non-cuban review section...nothing has changed. Every single one of these I have smoked is as good as the last. If you were blindfolded you would have no idea you were smoking a $2.14 cigar ($42.75 for a bundle of 20). :dance:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0261.jpg

Even though these things are rolled by apprentice rollers for A. Fuente, you would not know it. Every one of them in my bundle look the exact same, and have a perfect draw. Tons of smoke, that is smooth enough to nose with every draw. I absolutely love these things...which is a bad thing for my local B&M's because I will not be smoking as many big money sticks.

The only bad thing I can think of is they do not come in any sizes larger. As soon as I nub one out, I want to lite another.

Nice burn from start to finish...and it does have a very nice finish. I brought along a 26 PAM to smoke after lunch becuase I knew nothing else was going to top what my morning smoke was. Unfortunitly I had a very rough afternoon, and did not want to waste a great smoke on such a horrid day.

Perhaps I will smoke that tomorrow since I have to work...or maybe I will smoke three TS #500 Maduros instead. ;)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0262.jpg


Michael

[Jimbo14]

Fantastic stuff like always! Keep it comming mate!

[longknocker]

I hope that people do not get the wrong idea about me, although I have lived my life not carring a whole lot what people thought. I am by far Mr money bags. I have been smoking cigars out of zip lock baggies for years. This past Easter my wife bought me a 25 count humi, and stuck some nice sticks into the easter basket as well (2 Ashton ESGs and 2 Perfection #4s, and a 3 count tin of perfections....I have always bought a bunch of Opus when they can be had at good prices...the prices I see on the internet are crazy high.

The way I see it is, if you are going to smoke something it might as well be good. As I continue with this thread you will definitely see some high dollar smokes enjoyed on the job site, but you will also see some good cheap smokes that are my go tos as well. Like the first one in this thread...La Fontana's are by far one of my fave smokes, and I buy them for $4.40 a stick. I only know of one place in Tampa to buy them. Fortunitly here in Tampa we have tons of places to buy cigars, and the prices are not that bad because of it.

I am currently in the process of building (in my mind) a custom humi out of a curio cabinet. I need more space to keep more cigars so I can save money. I can only fit 20 or less sticks in my 25 count humi...so I sure as heck aint going to put dog sticks in there. ;) Its prolly a good thing you didnt see what I have smoked in the last couple months. I will get cheaper as time goes on.

I really do not want people thinking I am a bragging snob...I am just really enjoying getting back to cigars, and wanted to share some of the experience with you guys.:ss


Michael
:tu We understand, Michael. We just enjoy smoking through You, Brother!:)

[kelmac07]

Your thread has given me some insight on a few sticks I might have or might not have bought...keep em coming!!!

[elderboy02]

How did I miss this therad? I like it.

Keep 'em coming :tu

[flat6nut]

:tu

I have two more to add for todays, but I'll load up the pics later. Gotta take care of some business around the house.

[akakirby]

:tu

I have two more to add for todays, but I'll load up the pics later. Gotta take care of some business around the house.

looking forward to it! :ss

[flat6nut]

5-30-09

My choice for Sat morning was an easy one...yet another Tampa Sweetheart #500 Maduro.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0268.jpg

Every time I toast one up and take the first draw, I am amazed. How in the heck something so cheap can be such a great smoke. I keep thinking I may have been very lucky with the bundle I bought, because these guys have all been very consistant in quality. They have all looked the same, had the same perfect draw, performed and tasted solid all the way to the nub, same great finish.

Picture with my new Z-plus insert i bought for my old Zippo.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0270.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0271.jpg

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...

[shilala]

Every time I toast one up and take the first draw, I am amazed. How in the heck something so cheap can be such a great smoke. I keep thinking I may have been very lucky with the bundle I bought, because these guys have all been very consistant in quality. They have all looked the same, had the same perfect draw, performed and tasted solid all the way to the nub, same great finish.

At a time, I believe it said at Tampa Sweetheart's website that the Sweethearts were rolled with the identical tobacco as the hemingway series. Get yourself the maddies, and you have yourself the vaunted difficult-to-find hemingway maduro at a tiny fraction of the price.
I have smoked dozens of each, and quite frankly, I can tell no appreciable difference between one and the other (tampa sweetheart maduros or hemingway maduros). The Sweethearts just need a bit of time to dry out and get ahold of themselves.
I love the sweethearts. I'm gonna go smoke a 500 right now that's about a year old. :)

[flat6nut]

... 5-30-09 cont.

Afternoon smoke, 1926 PAM.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0279.jpg

This was actually a misstake. When i left the house I thought it was going to be a great smoke for a Saturday work day smoke. Unfortunately for the PAM, it was not a good idea. You see, the morning cigar was almost perfect, and aalot cheaper. As much as I love the PAM's, I never should have smoked one back to back with my new found $2 wonder. Perhaps it was because the 26's are so much milder than the 64's. ( I am sure the 64 Pam would have stood up alot better flavor wise) I have smoked the camaroon wrapped 26 before, but this was my first time with a maduro 26.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0283.jpg

Very smooth cigar indeed. But nowhere near as flavorful or strong as the 64 maduro. I actually think my morning cigar gave me more enjoyment...except i did have alot of fun trying to make big ash with the PAM.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0284.jpg

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Michael

[TripleF]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang. Nice afternoon smoke bro! :tu

[AriesOpusX]

Nice photos brother and a great thread idea. I smoke most of my sticks on the job too, helps stir up a few conversations when other cigar smokers spot the smoke signals from your truck. Hope you keep it up, really enjoy the mini reviews and photos. :tu

[kelmac07]

Thanks...I was hell bent on buying a Pardon 1926 Anniversary but after reading your review, I will go with the 1964 maduro instead. Thanks!!

[akakirby]

I think I may try a bundle of those tampa sweethearts #500 if when they have them in stock again. thanks for the review.

[RaiderinKS]

Yeah, you reminded me that I need to buy a bundle of those TSM's too.

[flat6nut]

Thanks...I was hell bent on buying a Pardon 1926 Anniversary but after reading your review, I will go with the 1964 maduro instead. Thanks!!


Dont get me wrong...the 26 is a great cigar. I personally prefer the 64 because it is a stronger cigar and very smooth. I have an 80th 26 that I paid too much for...I have a feeling it will come up short. I really do not think that the 3000 and 7000 fall to short of the annies.

Everyone has different tastes, a great cigar for me could be the next guys worst.

[jonharky]

I sit in a office all day and have 15 min breaks so no way for a workday smoke unfortunately

[longknocker]

Thanks...I was hell bent on buying a Pardon 1926 Anniversary but after reading your review, I will go with the 1964 maduro instead. Thanks!!

Interesting. I usually prefer Maddies, but I like the Nat Padron 1926 better!:2

[shilala]

I burned that TS 500 Maduro today. It was excellent.
Thanks for reminding me, brother. :tu

[RaiderinKS]

I smoked a TS 50 that someone gifted me over a year ago and loved it. Bundle city here I come.

[DPD6030]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat thread. Great idea! Great pics. Love to see the smokes and the progression of the job.

If I could hit your REPUTATION I would right now but I've given out too much in the last 24 hours. :mad:

Can't wait til we herf! :ss

Don't you worry sir. I took care of it for you! :tu

[acarr]

I will have to get my hands on some of the TS's also and thanks for all the great pictures.

[flat6nut]

6-1-09

Monday mornings smoke was yet again another TS #500.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6-1amts.jpg


Does this little guy make you hungry?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6-1amcf.jpg

This is taken from the far South side of the 60 acres.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6-1outback.jpg

After lunch smoke was...you guessed it...another TS #500. And yes, I washed my hands at lunch...the wife hates it when I write on my hands.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6-2amts.jpg

I simply can not get enough of this cheap smoke. Unfortunatly I will be completely out of these.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/amcrane.jpg


Michael

[longknocker]

6-1-09

Monday mornings smoke was yet again another TS #500.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6-1amts.jpg


Does this little guy make you hungry?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6-1amcf.jpg

This is taken from the far South side of the 60 acres.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6-1outback.jpg

After lunch smoke was...you guessed it...another TS #500. And yes, I washed my hands at lunch...the wife hates it when I write on my hands.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/6-2amts.jpg

I simply can not get enough of this cheap smoke. Unfortunatly I will be completely out of these.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/amcrane.jpg


Michael

No wonder they're out of these smokes! Everyone is buying them after your reviews, Michael! These sticks are dog rockets, repeat, "Dog Rockets"!:

[flat6nut]

6-2-09

Picked this baby up a couple weeks ago. Diamond Crown, Figurado It looked really cool, and I wanted to give the brand a second chance after the Maximus I smoked with the sinus infection.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03176-2.jpg

Glad I did! Very nice smoke and a change from my usual maduro wrapped sticks I always lean towards.

At lunch time I went to buy some smokes for a bombing run the next day. I had liked this smoke previously, so I picked another for myself, and one to include in the bomb. Cusano 59,Rare Cameroon Preferido.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03196-3.jpg

I like everything about this smoke. I love the shape, it feels perfect in the hand, and has a nice change of flavor.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03206-3.jpg

My days have been very busy. GC is under the gun with my client, so I have not taken many pictures...well pictures I want to share...most pictures I take are for documenting non-favorable pics. ;)

Michael

[longknocker]

Jkg, I hope you know, Michael!:) Thanks for the Review!:tu

[longknocker]

Regular Cusano seems one-dimensional to me, although it's an OK smoke. Did you really like the one you smoked enough to buy another?

[flat6nut]

6-3-09


I am afraid I have no clue of what happened to this day. I think all I smoked was...

http://www.euro-cig.com/gal_images/20060405112036.jpg

Seriously...did I not smoke a cigar on this day?:(


Michael

[flat6nut]

Regular Cusano seems one-dimensional to me, although it's an OK smoke. Did you really like the one you smoked enough to buy another?


Uh, yeah.:D Its the only one I have smoked. But I did buy a Cusano, Hanano LXI Sun Grown yesterday I plan on taking for a test drive next week at work.

I will admit that it was a mild/medium smoke but it did have a nice flavor. Remember, I am no expert, nor do I claim to have any taste whatsoever...so take my reviews with caution. ;)


Michael

[flat6nut]

6-4-09

Very busy day, but I did get a chance to smoke this little RP Decade. My PM stopped by and gave it to me. I have only smoked one other RP, and it was a larger Decade. Ihave been tempted to try the sun grown everyone raves about.

Over all the decade is a good smoke. I seem to remember it has a cocoa flavor to it. Has tons of smoke. This little guy had a tight draw compaired to my last one.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03226-4.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03236-4.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03266-4.jpg

Did not get done with my floor flatness test till 10pm, these guys saw cutting cj's did not get done until 12:30am. I have to watch every thing...I have some long days ahead.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03276-4.jpg


Michael

[flat6nut]

6-5-09

Did not have anything to smoke in the morning hours, but stopped into T-depot after lunch and picked up some smokes.

I have smoked plenty of AF, but never the Short Storie. Dang good midget it was.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03336-5.jpg

It was such a tastey little treat that I smoked the other one I bought an hour after the first one. Thanks Paul for the "finger".

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03346-5.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_03356-5.jpg

The slab pour for early Sat morning was cancelled.:tu Sorry if todays posts seemed rushed...I just gotta get moving. Lots to do today, but i wanted to update the thread.

Everyone have a great weekend.

Michael

[kelmac07]

Great pics & reviews as usual Michael!!

[TripleF]

Love it man!! Keep 'em coming.

[Catfish]

Love it man!! Keep 'em coming.

:tpd:

[troutbreath]

Good stuff! That Short Story is really an amazing little smoke -- lots of flavor packed in a small package.

[flat6nut]

Good stuff! That Short Story is really an amazing little smoke -- lots of flavor packed in a small package.

You are not lying. I gotta get me more of these.:ss

[longknocker]

You are not lying. I gotta get me more of these.:ss

:tu Best "Short Smoke" out there! Thanks for the story line & Pics., Michael!:tu

[flat6nut]

:tu Best "Short Smoke" out there! Thanks for the story line & Pics., Michael!:tu



Thanks all. I have been working some insane hours, but I have taken pics of everything. I will update some time this weekend. Right now I am getting a few things done before my "first" ever baseball game.:tu

[TripleF]

Thanks all. I have been working some insane hours, but I have taken pics of everything. I will update some time this weekend. Right now I am getting a few things done before my "first" ever baseball game.:tu


I see a lotta "firsts" in the near future for you Michael!!

[flat6nut]

I see a lotta "firsts" in the near future for you Michael!!

All good I hope.:ss

Well my first live baseball game was awesome. The only thing better would have been being able to smoke a cigar while watching. Me and my wife were invited to the game by General Holmes. He just retired and invited us to join him and family in the Rays owners box. Wow! I was spoiled big time. I sent him a 3 tin of opusX as thanks.

General Holmes is on the right.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0386.jpg

I ate all night long. They had everything. I was shocked at being treated like a king thru the whole experience.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0393.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0392.jpg


Michael

[flat6nut]

Ok, I am sorry for not updating this thread for awhile. As I told Scott, I have been working some very brutal hours. I have a few weeks worth of pictures of sticks I have smoked and job progress. I will warn you now that I have no idea what days/nights/mornings I smoked these. Most are the usual suspects of late...Short Stories, and Tampa Sweetheart 500's. There were a couple days there where I smoked some sticks gifted to me by Troutbreath. Thanks again brother. He had sent me a few sticks because he had enjoyed this thread so much. Great guy!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0378.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0379.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0381.jpg

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http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0383.jpg

[flat6nut]

Thanks troutbreath for these next sticks.

Tatuaje Noella. I was hopeful that my second Tat experience would be better than my first. I was happy that this one seemed to taste better than the unico I tried a few weeks ago.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0398.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0399.jpg

This Esencia Petit Corona really surprised me with some nice smoke and flavor.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0400.jpg

Nubbed it.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0401.jpg

La Riqueza. I can not remember smoking this. Sorry troutbreath, all my days/nights are starting to blend at this time.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0405.jpg

Michael

[flat6nut]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0407.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0409.jpg

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http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0412.jpg

[flat6nut]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0413.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0414.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0415.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0418.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0419.jpg

[flat6nut]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0422.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0431.jpg

For fathers day, my wife and daughter bought me two bundles of Tampa sweethearts. #500 and #4's in natural wrapper. Not as good as the Maduros, but at $2 a stick I am very pleased. Ill give a better review of these when I smoke one when I am awake.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0437.jpg

[flat6nut]

They have been pouring color slabs lately and they start at 2:00am. Walmart is my client and I have to babysit everything.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0440.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0441.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0445.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0446.jpg

This Short Storie was gifted to me from Scott (tripleF). Thanks Scott, I love these things.

Again, I will apologise for being so short on my posts...I will try and keep up on a daily basis if i can. Things have just been so busy I only sleep when I am home.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y155/flatsixnut/kdk_0444.jpg

[Bruins Fan]

Nice pix, I spent eight years running a pump truck.

[Bax]

Great pics and I hope you'll get a break soon.

[troutbreath]

Finally got a chance to catch up with this thread. Good to see those smokes getting some work (although it looks like you might be getting too much work -- no rest for the weary).

Glad you enjoyed them. That Esencia is a nice little stick. I haven't seen them in too many B&M's, but like them. Made by the same folks who make the Palio cutter.

Building looks like it's really coming along.

[kelmac07]

Very nice as usual Michael...I am so jealous (big baseball fan here)!!

[AndyMadera]

Amazing pics and progression!! thats really cool to see it going along in time. If you ever burn a hole in the blue prints from that stogie, Just tell them thats were the pool goes LOL. Nice thread!

[flat6nut]

Amazing pics and progression!! thats really cool to see it going along in time. If you ever burn a hole in the blue prints from that stogie, Just tell them thats were the pool goes LOL. Nice thread!

Hey Andy, Scott "tripplef" gifted a 5'er to me with one of your sticks in it. I will definitely give it a go while at work.:tu

[m69c44]

great Pictures and you have some awesome smokes

[TripleF]

I do love to see the updates!! Thanks Michael! :tu

[boom]

Nice I enjoyed reading thru this

[longknocker]

Good Job, Michael! Can't wait to see your Next Pics & Reviews! Get some sleep, though!:tu

[kelmac07]

Been waiting for an update. Hope everything is ok Mike.

[longknocker]

Been waiting for an update. Hope everything is ok Mike.

:tpd: Let us know if you're OK, Mike.

[troutbreath]

bttt . . . ready for an update on your smokes and that building. Hope everything is OK there in FL.

[ValorBali41]

This is a great thread! Truly shows the passion of cigar smokers, as each day is a progression of the job site and a whole new cigar!

[gbum]

great cigars! nice pictures! love the panoramic pics.If you don't mind,may i know what camera you are using?

thanks! keep em coming :)

[TripleF]

mailing a note today hoping everything is ok...

[flat6nut]

Wow! Recieved your letter yesterday Scott. I can not express how happy it made me to think that I was missed. Pretty cool.

I have been super busy, I have only looked at the PC maybe 4 times in the last month. With the news that it will cost me $7,000+ to repair my car I have been trying to raise a little more extra money. I have also been going to the gym every day after work. Issues with my ex wife and trying to get child support stopped (my daugher has been living with me for a year and will not be going back to her moms), she is turning 16 on Sept 1st.

Over all its just been a very busy month and a half. I have tons of pictures to share from the job site. It has come a long way. Although it has been hot and not the best weather to smoke outdoors, I still have some cigars smoked to share...to include some CC's gifted to me by Hotreds.

Headed to Winterhaven shortly for the rest of the weekend, but I promise to update soon with some pictures.


Michael

[TripleF]

Wow! Recieved your letter yesterday Scott. I can not express how happy it made me to think that I was missed. Pretty cool.

I have been super busy, I have only looked at the PC maybe 4 times in the last month. With the news that it will cost me $7,000+ to repair my car I have been trying to raise a little more extra money. I have also been going to the gym every day after work. Issues with my ex wife and trying to get child support stopped (my daugher has been living with me for a year and will not be going back to her moms), she is turning 16 on Sept 1st.

Over all its just been a very busy month and a half. I have tons of pictures to share from the job site. It has come a long way. Although it has been hot and not the best weather to smoke outdoors, I still have some cigars smoked to share...to include some CC's gifted to me by Hotreds.

Headed to Winterhaven shortly for the rest of the weekend, but I promise to update soon with some pictures.


Michael


Great to hear from ya bro. I know sending a letter via the USPS would let ya know we miss ya!!

Heck dude, $7000 to repair a car, you can buy two previously owned cars for that.

We need to get together and herf bro! :ss

[flat6nut]

Great to hear from ya bro. I know sending a letter via the USPS would let ya know we miss ya!!

Heck dude, $7000 to repair a car, you can buy two previously owned cars for that.

We need to get together and herf bro! :ss


Thats just for a top-end rebuild of the motor. I may be selling it. :(

[TripleF]

Thats just for a top-end rebuild of the motor. I may be selling it. :(


I know I would....

[dunng]

Michael , can't wait to have you back on here, I always loved your updates and reviews! :tu

[kelmac07]

Glad to hear you're ok Michael...and just busy with life. Missed your updates brother!!

[MedicCook]

Glad to see you back Michael.

[longknocker]

Good To Have You Back, Michael! Good Luck with the Car Situation!:tu

[dogface_313]

Michael,
Saw your love for the Tampa Sweetheart Maduros, decided to try them. Man, they are good.

[El Fumador]

I'm a new member, i typed in esg's in the search and this thread came up. Sat here and read through all of it, love it, great stuff, keep it up. I agree with a lot of your post's about description of all the cigars you smoke, i'm in maui so hard to find good retailer's. Tampa sweethearts is probably one of the best shops in the country. I love opus X, anejo's, and Vsg's. Anejo's box pressed sharks is my favorite cigar hard to get. Just picked up about 40 opus at retail, it was a great score. Reason i'm writing this is to ask you Michael which ESG you like the best before i start buying them online. The 20year salute, 21 year salute, 22year salute, or the 23 year salute. I would love to hear your opinion.

[El Fumador]

And don't think your bragging, smoke the good s**t man. Life is to short to smoke crappy cigars, and bang ugly women.

[longknocker]

Miss Your Pics & Stories, Michael! Thoughts & Prayers Sent For Your Situation To Turn Positive, Brother!:tu

[Jimbo14]

Life is to short to smoke crappy cigars, and bang ugly women.


Hahaha, I like you Juan, I want that scratched into my tomb stone. Very funny guy!

[El Fumador]

thanks jimbo, we should make T-shirts.

[dogface_313]

thanks jimbo, we should make T-shirts.

I would buy one!

[flat6nut]

Good thread, what happened to the OP? I demand an update!

Hey guys, long time no see. Dont know where to begin, but I am now on my 5th project since the last one. Bought some sticks over by TripleF's stomping grounds today and decided to jump on here.

Hope everything is well with everyone.

Michael

[kelmac07]

Michael...miss your posts brother!! :D

[maninblack]

Just went through every post on this thread. Awesome reviews and great smokes!! Hope you can keep doing it!

[jesseboston81]

Just stumped upon this thread due to the recent activity, and after reading every post all I can say is AMAZING! This has been a great read with some great pictures and reviews. I especially like the jobsite pictures and seeing how things progress. Thanks for the thread and hope everything is working out well for you, Michael.

[Average Joe]

Good thread, what happened to the OP? I demand an update!

Hey guys, long time no see. Dont know where to begin, but I am now on my 5th project since the last one. Bought some sticks over by TripleF's stomping grounds today and decided to jump on here.

Hope everything is well with everyone.

Michael

Epic thread. Definitely in the top three of the forum!

[TheTraveler]

Good thread, what happened to the OP? I demand an update!

Hey guys, long time no see. Dont know where to begin, but I am now on my 5th project since the last one. Bought some sticks over by TripleF's stomping grounds today and decided to jump on here.

Hope everything is well with everyone.

Michael

There you are! We've been looking everywhere for you. Now back into your padded cell and quit grabbing the nurses!!!

:D

[flat6nut]

One of the biggest bummers last year was having a seriously bad sinus infection that lasted forever. Almost the entire year. Needless to say there is almost no way of enjoying cigars when you can not smell or taste. I had sinus surgery about 6 years ago and have never been the same after that.

I really enjoyed adding to this thread on a regular basis. Good peeps here as well.

Michael

[longknocker]

Welcome Back, Michael!:banger We Missed You!

[dccraft]

Glad to here from you again Michael. Can't wait for you to post some more epic job smokes:tu

[mukky]

One of the biggest bummers last year was having a seriously bad sinus infection that lasted forever. Almost the entire year. Needless to say there is almost no way of enjoying cigars when you can not smell or taste. I had sinus surgery about 6 years ago and have never been the same after that.

I really enjoyed adding to this thread on a regular basis. Good peeps here as well.

Michael

Lookin forward for more good posts by you. I just stumbled on this thread, and this thread single handedly caused my to buy a bundle of Tampa Sweethearts #500 maddies:r Hopin they are still as good as you were saying they were back in 2009

[xlc12rf]

This is a great thread, looking forward to seeing more pictures!