Just got back home

[Don Fernando]

as many of you read, I've been in Florida for the last three weeks and got home about 10 hours ago. First I took a long nap, damn jet lag, then I did some groceries and after that it was time to empty out the suitcase and cooler I brought back with me (the box I send home hadn't arrived yet).

This is what I brought back, most of it are purchases but there are also cigars in the pile that were bombed and given to me. Along my trip I met up with old friends and made a lot of new friends who were all more then generous. Now I won't mention everybody by name, because I will probably forget a couple and I don't want to hurt someone's feelings.

This is what I brought home:

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http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af186/cigarguide/holiday/DSC08114.jpg

There are three bombs that I want to specify though. The first one is from Cigarcop who smacked me in the head with a georgeous and heavy ashtray

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af186/cigarguide/holiday/DSC08115.jpg

The second bomb I would like to show is one by Stearns, he knew I was looking for a pipe lighter and the moment I pulled up at EPIC, Smoking Gator gave me an envelope from Ben with this lighter and a cigar.

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af186/cigarguide/holiday/DSC08116.jpg

Last but certainly not least was a little something from Chingas. He started 'Team Death' which I renamed to 'Team Pink Bunny'. Guess Chingas thought it was time to stop that chit, so he bombed me some stickers, some cigars and ............


































a pink bunny

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af186/cigarguide/holiday/DSC08118.jpg


Thank all of you, not just for the bombs but also for the friendship, the hospitality, the laughter, the knowledge shared and the good time I had. I keep saying I want to visit Cuba some day and Asia again, but I know that my next trip will be to a destination in the USA again to meet my brothers from my cigar family.

[MedicCook]

Glad you are home safe Ferdie. Looks like you will have some smokin ahead of you. :tu

[Powers]

Looks like u might need a humi the size of Brent's to fit all of them seagars :D

[Coach Deg]

Glad you made it home safe. It was great meeting you brother!

[Blueface]

Glad you made it back safe.
Was great to meat you.

[Don Fernando]

Glad you made it back safe.
Was great to meat you.

Just to make it clear, Carlos made a typo. Nothing freaky went on, although he mentioned my 'cojones' to his wife :r

[HK3-]

Glad to hear you had safe travels. Looks like you did some serious cigar shopping when you were here! :tu:dr

[Subvet642]

Ferdie, it looks like you may need a walk-in. :tu

[massphatness]

HOLY FARGIN' BLEEP!

THAT is a haul and a half!

[Blueface]

Just to make it clear, Carlos made a typo. Nothing freaky went on, although he mentioned my 'cojones' to his wife :r

:r:r:r

Holy crap!
Must still be hungover from Sunday.

Was great to MEET you!!!

[BigAsh]

When were you in the US?....Maybe we can get together next time Ferdie....




:r:r:r

Glad you made it back safe brother!

[Don Fernando]

When were you in the US?....Maybe we can get together next time Ferdie....




:r:r:r

Glad you made it back safe brother!

we should make popcorn together some time. You can show me the 3 kernels rule :D

[G G]

Glad you made it home safe Ferdie.

[Cigarcop]

Was a total pleasure to meet you Ferdi and can't wait to see you again next year my friend!

[BigAsh]

we should make popcorn together some time. You can show me the 3 kernels rule :D

Anytime brother...anytime!

[Don Fernando]

Was a total pleasure to meet you Ferdi and can't wait to see you again next year my friend!

EPIC 4 is not going to happen for me, unfortunately. But Epic 5 is already marked on the calender.

[Superbad]

Glad you made it home safe. It was great meeting you, and you were so right on the Dutch cigar... Yuck!

[Cigarcop]

EPIC 4 is not going to happen for me, unfortunately. But Epic 5 is already marked on the calender. I understand bud and look forward to that time.....when I saw the rear seat of the Mustang I was like "holy crap"!

[STEVE S]

Glad you made it home safe and sound, looks like your well stocked up on cigars. It was my great pleasure to meet and herf with you. I'll be looking for more of your cigar reviews.

[Ashcan Bill]

Nice bunny there buddy. :tu

Sound like you and Carlos really bonded on this trip. :r :r :r

[mosesbotbol]

Wow, that is some bounty. I bet you'll be back in no time for a repeat!

I love that ashtray.

[kelmac07]

Enjoyed herfing again with you Ferdie...looking forward to the next time we can share some sticks together!! :tu :tu

[SvilleKid]

It was great meeting, smoking cigars and breaking bread with you! Glad you made it home safely! Looks like you are set-up in the cigar department for at least a month or two!!

[SNKBYT]

glad to have met/herfed w/you several times.......quite the haul, to bad you didn't get to keep your rental car

[CBI_2]

Glad you're home safe and sound brother. It was great to meet and herf with you.

[TheMadBaker]

Glad you made it home safely, keep us updated on surgery...ASH misses you already, you should have taken her home with you...

[Ogre]

I think we need a HERF at Ferdies house. He will supply the cigars, I think he has a few.

[68TriShield]

Glad you made it back safe.
Was great to meat you.

Just to make it clear, Carlos made a typo. Nothing freaky went on, although he mentioned my 'cojones' to his wife :r



Holy crap!
Must still be hungover from Sunday.

Was great to MEET you!!!

Nice bunny there buddy.

Sound like you and Carlos really bonded on this trip. :r :r :r

I think you are right Bill,Glad your home safe and sound Ferd :)

[Bill86]

Looks like I see about 20 boxes there? That's insane!

[Don Fernando]

ASH misses you already, you should have taken her home with you...

I wish, what a great little dog

[Don Fernando]

pics of my trip can be found on my facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/DonFernandoNL) in the 'florida 2010' folder

[SNKBYT]

pics of my trip can be found on my facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/DonFernandoNL) in the 'florida 2010' folder

I'm not on FB.......any other way to view the pics?

[Don Fernando]

not yet, need to upload them somewhere, that's on the to do list

[rizzle]

Definitely a pleasure to meet one of the Tulip Twins. Glad you made it home safe. :tu

[Chingas]

Wish I was there Ferdie to meet you and the rest of the Epic Crew. Enjoy the smokes and your furry little Pink Bunny! You are the Mascot! Don't ever forget that!:tu

[longknocker]

Great Meeting & Herfing With You, Ferdie!:D I Think You Need "2" Walk-Ins For That Stash!:banger:tu

[TripleF]

Love it. Sure was a pleasure to meet you and herf with ya bro!! :tu

[pennjones]

I'm with the rest. I had a great time herfing with you and I'm glad to see you made it home safe. Can't wait until the next time we smoke a few together, and maybe drink more of that dutch "gin" too! That stuff sneaks up on you though...

[Dave Wagner]

It was great seeing you again. What a suprise it was to catch you in the office smoking with Jose. I thought I left you in Den Bosch! If I was better at Twitter, I guess I would have expected to find you.
Glad you had a great trip, and good luck with your upcoming plans.
Stay in touch.

[Don Fernando]

glad you didn't file a restaining order against me for stalking you all over the globe Dave :D

[floydpink]

Glad to have met you, even though only for a short smoke.