Why Herf?

SNKBYT · 11-21-2008, 02:19 AM

herfs are great, but like stated "its the friendships" that last
I've been herfing in FL, MD, IL, NO and now Afghan..........the friendships I have made at these herfs and here @ CA will stand the test of time (with a little work & a few cigars).........for those I've not yet herfed with, hope to see ya in FL next year

newcigarz · 11-21-2008, 03:54 AM

Nice post Vin. I hope to be added to your list one day.

massphatness · 11-21-2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by newcigarz

Nice post Vin. I hope to be added to your list one day.

You, sir, are ON the list -- what we need to do is cross your name off it!

Cigarcop · 11-21-2008, 05:47 AM

A great post!

Initially just thinking about attending a Herf could seem intimidating to a new guy. But after reading the post seems as if everyones accepted, finds their way, and is welcomed into the family.
Still nervous about attending my first one but look forward to it as well.

BigBruce · 11-21-2008, 05:56 AM

I know when I look at the pics it looks like a great time. Hopefully when I get home I can go to a stateside herf.

11-21-2008, 07:04 AM

My first large (more than one other) HERF was with the MASSHOLES. The kindness and generosity that was bestowed upon me by those men and women is a memory that will last a lifetime. Truly a day that I will never forget.

My personal Holy Grail of HERFS is the SHACK. I know of no other event that puts so many people that I would like to meet and say thank you to in one place at one time. One day the planets will align and I will be in attendance. One day.

HERF when you can with one or many it makes no difference.

Nice post Vin.

awsmith4 · 11-21-2008, 09:02 AM

Nice post Vin!

I agree I had more fun meeting and hanging out with everyone than any other part of the trip.

rizzle · 11-21-2008, 10:05 AM

Great post Vin and I share many of the same thoughts as you.

I had never been to a herf before, period. So I was a little nervous beforehand. Not in the sense of meeting new people, I love to meet new folks, but in the sense of embarassing myself with such little knowledge of this hobby of ours.

The cigars that are premium to me are afterthoughts to others, I'm not a "habanophile" and know jack-diddly about cuban cigars. I don't have boxes laying around to just dole out to everyone like pieces of gum. So, in that sense I was intimidated as well. I'm sure no one came away from meeting me saying that guy bombed the hell out of me with all these great cigars and I want on his buddy list for sure.

But you know what? I'm not out to impress anyone, I'm out to meet people and live my life. I enjoy a good cigar but I enjoy a good person much more. That I accomplished--thanks to all of you in attendance at this event. I walked away from Russ's house knowing that this herf was the first of many more that I will attend, and that the people that I met and friendships that I started were the reason I was there in the first place. Everything else really doesn't matter.

11-21-2008, 02:19 AM	#1
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,290 Trading: (30)	Re: Why Herf? herfs are great, but like stated "its the friendships" that last I've been herfing in FL, MD, IL, NO and now Afghan..........the friendships I have made at these herfs and here @ CA will stand the test of time (with a little work & a few cigars).........for those I've not yet herfed with, hope to see ya in FL next year __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

11-21-2008, 03:54 AM	#2
newcigarz Smoke and Mirrors Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the bottom shelf Posts: 3,139 Trading: (15)	Re: Why Herf? Nice post Vin. I hope to be added to your list one day.

11-21-2008, 05:47 AM	#4
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: Why Herf? A great post! Initially just thinking about attending a Herf could seem intimidating to a new guy. But after reading the post seems as if everyones accepted, finds their way, and is welcomed into the family. Still nervous about attending my first one but look forward to it as well.

11-21-2008, 05:56 AM	#5
BigBruce Independent Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Top Secret Posts: 452 Trading: (4)	Re: Why Herf? I know when I look at the pics it looks like a great time. Hopefully when I get home I can go to a stateside herf. __________________

11-21-2008, 07:04 AM	#6
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why Herf? My first large (more than one other) HERF was with the MASSHOLES. The kindness and generosity that was bestowed upon me by those men and women is a memory that will last a lifetime. Truly a day that I will never forget. My personal Holy Grail of HERFS is the SHACK. I know of no other event that puts so many people that I would like to meet and say thank you to in one place at one time. One day the planets will align and I will be in attendance. One day. HERF when you can with one or many it makes no difference. Nice post Vin.

11-21-2008, 09:02 AM	#7
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Why Herf? Nice post Vin! I agree I had more fun meeting and hanging out with everyone than any other part of the trip. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

11-21-2008, 10:05 AM	#8
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Why Herf? Great post Vin and I share many of the same thoughts as you. I had never been to a herf before, period. So I was a little nervous beforehand. Not in the sense of meeting new people, I love to meet new folks, but in the sense of embarassing myself with such little knowledge of this hobby of ours. The cigars that are premium to me are afterthoughts to others, I'm not a "habanophile" and know jack-diddly about cuban cigars. I don't have boxes laying around to just dole out to everyone like pieces of gum. So, in that sense I was intimidated as well. I'm sure no one came away from meeting me saying that guy bombed the hell out of me with all these great cigars and I want on his buddy list for sure. But you know what? I'm not out to impress anyone, I'm out to meet people and live my life. I enjoy a good cigar but I enjoy a good person much more. That I accomplished--thanks to all of you in attendance at this event. I walked away from Russ's house knowing that this herf was the first of many more that I will attend, and that the people that I met and friendships that I started were the reason I was there in the first place. Everything else really doesn't matter.