New Aficionado Observations

Ripplingh2o · 10-07-2016, 11:11 AM

Well, after retiring I decided to take up cigars as another means of relaxing since my (civilian) retirement. Seems nothing more relaxing than a cup of "joe" & a stogie. Currently I find the connecticuts wonderful and my favorites are the Oliva Connecticut Reserve, Alec Bradley American Classic Blend, Nub Conn 354 & 358, AF Chateau, and CAO Gold. Must say, the punch (cut) seems to work the best since the cap maintains its integrity throughout. Sure am learning much about premium cigars and look forward to developing & acquiring finer tastes. This forum is equally terrific.

Buckeye Jack · 10-07-2016, 11:55 AM

That was always the driving excitement for me with cigars.....trying new cigars, cutting methods, lighting methods, storage methods, meeting people who have the same desire....always learning something new and what my preferences were....its a great road to travel down! Great post!

Chainsaw13 · 10-07-2016, 12:10 PM

Welcome Robb, and thanks for your service

stearns · 10-07-2016, 12:11 PM

It's a fun ride, enjoy it brother

Zeavran1 · 10-07-2016, 02:51 PM

There's nothing like relaxing with a great smoke! Enjoy your retirement!

DBall · 10-07-2016, 04:28 PM

I'd like to do an experiment with you... send me your address and I'll send you 3 blind cigars if you are willing to review them. I'll tell you what they are after your reviews.

Up for it?

Chainsaw13 · 10-07-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DBall

I'd like to do an experiment with you... send me your address and I'll send you 3 blind cigars if you are willing to review them. I'll tell you what they are after your reviews.

Up for it?

Nice!

Do it Robb, you won't be disappointed.

mahtofire14 · 10-07-2016, 05:20 PM

Welcome Robb. Always nice to see another BOTL from MN here in the boards. We unfortunately, are few and far between. If you ever make it down to the cities and want to enjoy a cigar let me know.

Thanks for your service!

Skywalker · 10-07-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DBall

I'd like to do an experiment with you... send me your address and I'll send you 3 blind cigars if you are willing to review them. I'll tell you what they are after your reviews.

Up for it?

Things just got serious!

Ripplingh2o · 10-07-2016, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

I'd like to do an experiment with you... send me your address and I'll send you 3 blind cigars if you are willing to review them. I'll tell you what they are after your reviews.

Up for it?

Thanks for the offer; always up for a challenge (or "experiment"). Ought to prove interesting. I'll post my reviews most ricky tick. PM sent.

AdamJoshua · 10-07-2016, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

I'd like to do an experiment with you... send me your address and I'll send you 3 blind cigars if you are willing to review them. I'll tell you what they are after your reviews.

Up for it?

Yes, yes I am.

Welcome to the asylum, Robb!

DBall · 10-09-2016, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Yes, yes I am.

Welcome to the asylum, Robb!

I always wanted to have a not so newb do it in unison. I think I have your address too... You seriously up for it?

jonumberone · 10-10-2016, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

I'd like to do an experiment with you... send me your address and I'll send you 3 blind cigars if you are willing to review them. I'll tell you what they are after your reviews.

Up for it?

Oh no, Dan had got his hooks into another one!
Robb, be prepared to rework that retirement budget, or at the least get a part time Job!

Ripplingh2o · 10-10-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Oh no, Dan had got his hooks into another one!
Robb, be prepared to rework that retirement budget, or at the least get a part time Job!

Since discovering the "devil's site" I think picking up a couple applications might be in order. Their shipping savings program option is even more enticing.

jjirons69 · 10-10-2016, 02:05 PM

Robb, I sit here feeling for you! The Devil Site combined with this site is a proven humidor stocker. Enjoy the ride, you deserve it. BTW, next thing you know, you'll be trying different types of beans or even roasting your own. Hey, a man's gotta have things to do.

Thanks for your service!

CEC_Tech · 10-10-2016, 08:52 PM

Welcome to the Asylum!

DBall · 10-11-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ripplingh2o

Thanks for the offer; always up for a challenge (or "experiment"). Ought to prove interesting. I'll post my reviews most ricky tick. PM sent.

Just waiting on Adam to reply. Also, I have no idea what the hell ricky tick means.

Ripplingh2o · 10-11-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DBall

Just waiting on Adam to reply. Also, I have no idea what the hell ricky tick means.

I (guess) my age or maybe military background is showing. Most ricky tick was common jargon used to express an immediate sense of urgency during the Vietnam War era. Not sure Adam thinks a reply is expected.

AdamJoshua · 10-11-2016, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Just waiting on Adam to reply. Also, I have no idea what the hell ricky tick means.

I feel like my goat palate is being paraded around.

You're lucky it's Yom Kippur so I have to be nice

Well off to smoke a Ghurka Kidney Stunter

DBall · 10-11-2016, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripplingh2o

I (guess) my age or maybe military background is showing. Most ricky tick was common jargon used to express an immediate sense of urgency during the Vietnam War era. Not sure Adam thinks a reply is expected.

Adam replied. It's on. I will get cigars together, take a pic and start a thread (like the other Blind Taste Tests I have conducted). This will be part 6.

Thanks for the explanation, too.

10-07-2016, 11:11 AM	#1
Ripplingh2o MSG, U.S. Army Retired Join Date: Sep 2016 First Name: Robb Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	New Aficionado Observations Well, after retiring I decided to take up cigars as another means of relaxing since my (civilian) retirement. Seems nothing more relaxing than a cup of "joe" & a stogie. Currently I find the connecticuts wonderful and my favorites are the Oliva Connecticut Reserve, Alec Bradley American Classic Blend, Nub Conn 354 & 358, AF Chateau, and CAO Gold. Must say, the punch (cut) seems to work the best since the cap maintains its integrity throughout. Sure am learning much about premium cigars and look forward to developing & acquiring finer tastes. This forum is equally terrific.

10-07-2016, 11:55 AM	#2
Buckeye Jack Havana Daydreamin' Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jack Location: Dublin, OH (Columbus) Posts: 732 Trading: (34)	Re: New Aficionado Observations That was always the driving excitement for me with cigars.....trying new cigars, cutting methods, lighting methods, storage methods, meeting people who have the same desire....always learning something new and what my preferences were....its a great road to travel down! Great post!

10-07-2016, 12:10 PM	#3
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,175 Trading: (96)	Re: New Aficionado Observations Welcome Robb, and thanks for your service __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-07-2016, 12:11 PM	#4
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,381 Trading: (50)	Re: New Aficionado Observations It's a fun ride, enjoy it brother __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

10-07-2016, 02:51 PM	#5
Zeavran1 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2016 First Name: Rich Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 142 Trading: (0)	Re: New Aficionado Observations There's nothing like relaxing with a great smoke! Enjoy your retirement!

10-07-2016, 04:28 PM	#6
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: New Aficionado Observations I'd like to do an experiment with you... send me your address and I'll send you 3 blind cigars if you are willing to review them. I'll tell you what they are after your reviews. Up for it? __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

10-07-2016, 05:20 PM	#8
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: New Aficionado Observations Welcome Robb. Always nice to see another BOTL from MN here in the boards. We unfortunately, are few and far between. If you ever make it down to the cities and want to enjoy a cigar let me know. Thanks for your service! __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

10-10-2016, 02:05 PM	#15
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: New Aficionado Observations Robb, I sit here feeling for you! The Devil Site combined with this site is a proven humidor stocker. Enjoy the ride, you deserve it. BTW, next thing you know, you'll be trying different types of beans or even roasting your own. Hey, a man's gotta have things to do. Thanks for your service! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-10-2016, 08:52 PM	#16
CEC_Tech Old CS Gorilla Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Armando Location: TEXAS!!! Posts: 202 Trading: (5)	Re: New Aficionado Observations Welcome to the Asylum!