Damned if ya'all aint my pard'ners

[stitch]

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

[croatan]

Great post, Stich, and so very true.

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

:l

[bobarian]

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

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

[stitch]

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

[68TriShield]

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

[Mr.Maduro]

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

Damn I miss Squid....time for me to pick up the phone.
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[kelmac07]

Great post Stitch!!! :tu :tu It truly is about the brotherhood!! :D

[cort]

AMEN:salute:

[BlackDog]

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

[stitch]

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

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

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Thanks Jeff:)

[icehog3]

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

[Chingas]

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

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

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

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

[Mugen910]

wonderful post brother absolutely wonderful!

[RevSmoke]

Good words - good thoughts. Thanks!

[awsmith4]

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

[Lear31MX]

Inspiring post. Thanks from a newbie

[SmokeyJoe]

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

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

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

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

[Old Sailor]

:salute::salute:

[MarkinAZ]

Solid post mi amigo:tu

[pnoon]

Thanks, Stitch, for reminding us what this community is truly about. I hope to meet you one day and share a smoke.

I came for the cigars. I stay for the people.

[Mr.Maduro]

I've been in contact with Squid via texts. He said he has a new detail - Joint Special Operations Command and he's rehabbing his foot after a recent surgery, but he's going to pop in to say hello as soon as he has some computer access. Probably 2 weeks.
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[G G]

:tu great post Stitch.

[Barteur]

GREAT POST, I have been around for a little while now and THIS IS a great community, I was lucky to meet great member while I was in vacation in the States and some members more locals now good friend. Long life to CA.:banger

[shilala]

Well said, brother. :tu

[dccraft]

Thanks for the reminder Stitch. This is a great place with great people.:tu

[Savor the Stick]

Good Memories for sure Stitch.

Even though I can't tolerate cigars right now I look forward to the day I can...and renewing the friendships with the many great people on this board...My extended family.

Luv ya guys!:)

[Squid]

Damn guys.....I really didn't know it had been so long since I was last on this great site!!!

Sorry for the extended absence but without doubt, you've all been missed. Ironically I sent Mr. Maduro a text this weekend while at Lake Tillery "resting" my foot after some surgery. It was great hearing back from him and to hear that the Asylum was still going strong. Logging in this morning while at the Nissan dealership having some work done on my truck, I was pleased to see many of the names from the past still going strong. Mr. Maduro, Stitch, pnoon, Icehog, SmokeyJoe, OldSailor, and the many others. I look forward to getting up with each of you in the near future. Nice to see so many new names as well on this site. I hope each of you make the positive contributions to this site as those names I mentioned have done so. Stitch's posting was right on target with what this site is all about! Unfortunately, it'll be another week or two before I get back on....but, after texting with Mr. Maduro, I'm looking forward to getting back on here a bit more frequently. I'm glad to have dropped back in and let me say....I much appreciate the great friendships that I developed on this site (as well as that other one before things shifted here).

[pnoon]

Looking forward to your return, Brother. :)

[Chingas]

Inmates talk highly of you Squid. It'll be great to meet you on the site and interact with you.

[White97Jimmy]

Who are all of you guys?? j/k

The last 4 years have definitely flown by for me. Once a post whore, now a lurker...

The BOTL's/SOTL's are the other half of the enjoyment of a cigar.