Texas Cigar Festival 2011

enlightenedcigar · 02-18-2011, 10:00 PM

Who else is going? We are taking a party bus from Lubbock so we can smoke and have a cocktail on the way down there. Hope some of you guys will be there so we can all meet up and enjoy a cigar and stories!

BSB · 02-19-2011, 10:39 AM

When and where?

kydsid · 02-19-2011, 10:46 AM

April 16th at Serious in Houston is what he is on about.

http://www.seriouscigars.com/

I have been to a lot of trade shows and large coporate herfs and last years was by far one of the best.

It's in my back yard this year so I am definitely in. Maybe we can park that party bus in the parking lot for an after hours CA herf?

enlightenedcigar · 02-19-2011, 12:04 PM

kydsid, you got it man! You can finally get to know all of the Lubbock crew haha.

kydsid · 02-19-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by enlightenedcigar

kydsid, you got it man! You can finally get to know all of the Lubbock crew haha.

With home field advantage, no problem.

Beagleone · 02-19-2011, 12:40 PM

That is the weekend of my wife's bday. Still debating on plans, but this is an option. Ron does really goo parties. From everything I heard of from last year's event, this is something to definitely to consider attending.

pnoon · 02-19-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Beagleone

That is the weekend of my wife's bday. Still debating on plans, but this is an option. Ron does really goo parties. From everything I heard of from last year's event, this is something to definitely to consider attending.

Goo parties?

I don't think I wanna know.

JJG · 02-19-2011, 06:15 PM

I live in Houston and frequently make the trip out to Serious Cigars. It really is one of the best shops in Houston, but I have yet to go to the Texas Cigar Fest. Personally, it's not worth the $100 ticket just to meet and take pictures with Rocky, Don Pepin, Pete Johnson and the rest of the industry all-stars. Rather than include food, booze, and shwag in the ticket price, I would prefer to pay $10 and buy my own food and drinks. From the pictures I've seen though, it looks like an awesome party.

enlightenedcigar · 02-19-2011, 07:32 PM

So... what you are saying is we will see you there then Jeff? haha

kydsid · 02-20-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JJG

I live in Houston and frequently make the trip out to Serious Cigars. It really is one of the best shops in Houston, but I have yet to go to the Texas Cigar Fest. Personally, it's not worth the $100 ticket just to meet and take pictures with Rocky, Don Pepin, Pete Johnson and the rest of the industry all-stars. Rather than include food, booze, and shwag in the ticket price, I would prefer to pay $10 and buy my own food and drinks. From the pictures I've seen though, it looks like an awesome party.

What you are missing is that for your $100 you get 20 cigars that all retail for $5 or more AND all the food and booze.

Last year there were 2 new releases we got before anyone else. And several smokes that were out but htf in Texas. Now if they didn't do that I could agree with your sentiment.

kydsid · 02-20-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JJG

I live in Houston and frequently make the trip out to Serious Cigars. It really is one of the best shops in Houston, but I have yet to go to the Texas Cigar Fest. Personally, it's not worth the $100 ticket just to meet and take pictures with Rocky, Don Pepin, Pete Johnson and the rest of the industry all-stars. Rather than include food, booze, and shwag in the ticket price, I would prefer to pay $10 and buy my own food and drinks. From the pictures I've seen though, it looks like an awesome party.

What you are missing is that for your $100 you get 20 cigars that all retail for $5 or more AND all the food and booze.

Last year there were 2 new releases we got before anyone else. And several smokes that were out but htf in Texas. Now if they didn't do that I could agree with your sentiment.

You know on second thought. Tickets are limited. You are right its a waste of money.

02-20-2011, 01:01 PM

Dang, I am originally from Dallas but at school here in Arkansas. If I was going to be in town I would totally be in to meet you guys down there. Hopefully I can make it some other time, though my girlfriend hates cigars so I doubt I could sneak away for a cigar event haha.

kydsid · 02-20-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallbright

Dang, I am originally from Dallas but at school here in Arkansas. If I was going to be in town I would totally be in to meet you guys down there. Hopefully I can make it some other time, though my girlfriend hates cigars so I doubt I could sneak away for a cigar event haha.

It's only 500 or so miles. That is nothin for a college kid.

02-20-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

It's only 500 or so miles. That is nothin for a college kid.

enlightenedcigar · 02-21-2011, 04:19 PM

Wallbright you should make the trip. It's 520 miles from Lubbock! Lol

JJG · 02-21-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kydsid

What you are missing is that for your $100 you get 20 cigars that all retail for $5 or more AND all the food and booze.

Last year there were 2 new releases we got before anyone else. And several smokes that were out but htf in Texas. Now if they didn't do that I could agree with your sentiment.

Hmmm, well when you consider all the cigars, it does seem like a pretty good deal. If I do decide to go, I will defintely try and get in contact and meet up with the Asylum crew.

enlightenedcigar · 04-02-2011, 10:24 AM

Two weeks people!!!

qsalinas · 04-02-2011, 12:49 PM

I'll be there count me in!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone and smoking in the PARTY BUS!!!!!!!!!

vzontini · 04-02-2011, 09:39 PM

I'll be there will quite a few of the Houston regulars including my friends Tim and Teresa aka SmokingHotCigarChick. Teresa will be easy to spot, the rest of us not so much. Do we need a Cigar Asylum secret handshake? LOL

PS: If you go to her website you can see the first couple videos of the trip several of us went on to Drew Estates in Esteli Nicaragua. It was a blast!

enlightenedcigar · 04-05-2011, 11:04 PM

Handshake? hahaha. Maybe we should all wear the same color? haha. I am excited to meet all you guys.

02-18-2011, 10:00 PM	#1
enlightenedcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Billy Location: Seabrook, TX Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Texas Cigar Festival 2011 Who else is going? We are taking a party bus from Lubbock so we can smoke and have a cocktail on the way down there. Hope some of you guys will be there so we can all meet up and enjoy a cigar and stories! __________________ Wreck'em Tech and go Broncos!!!!

02-19-2011, 10:39 AM	#2
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 When and where? __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

02-19-2011, 10:46 AM	#3
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 April 16th at Serious in Houston is what he is on about. http://www.seriouscigars.com/ I have been to a lot of trade shows and large coporate herfs and last years was by far one of the best. It's in my back yard this year so I am definitely in. Maybe we can park that party bus in the parking lot for an after hours CA herf? __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

02-19-2011, 12:04 PM	#4
enlightenedcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Billy Location: Seabrook, TX Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 kydsid, you got it man! You can finally get to know all of the Lubbock crew haha. __________________ Wreck'em Tech and go Broncos!!!!

02-19-2011, 12:40 PM	#6
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 815 Trading: (18)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 That is the weekend of my wife's bday. Still debating on plans, but this is an option. Ron does really goo parties. From everything I heard of from last year's event, this is something to definitely to consider attending. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

02-19-2011, 06:15 PM	#8
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 I live in Houston and frequently make the trip out to Serious Cigars. It really is one of the best shops in Houston, but I have yet to go to the Texas Cigar Fest. Personally, it's not worth the $100 ticket just to meet and take pictures with Rocky, Don Pepin, Pete Johnson and the rest of the industry all-stars. Rather than include food, booze, and shwag in the ticket price, I would prefer to pay $10 and buy my own food and drinks. From the pictures I've seen though, it looks like an awesome party.

02-19-2011, 07:32 PM	#9
enlightenedcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Billy Location: Seabrook, TX Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 So... what you are saying is we will see you there then Jeff? haha __________________ Wreck'em Tech and go Broncos!!!!

02-20-2011, 01:01 PM	#12
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 Dang, I am originally from Dallas but at school here in Arkansas. If I was going to be in town I would totally be in to meet you guys down there. Hopefully I can make it some other time, though my girlfriend hates cigars so I doubt I could sneak away for a cigar event haha.

02-21-2011, 04:19 PM	#15
enlightenedcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Billy Location: Seabrook, TX Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 Wallbright you should make the trip. It's 520 miles from Lubbock! Lol __________________ Wreck'em Tech and go Broncos!!!!

04-02-2011, 10:24 AM	#17
enlightenedcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Billy Location: Seabrook, TX Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 Two weeks people!!! __________________ Wreck'em Tech and go Broncos!!!!

04-02-2011, 12:49 PM	#18
qsalinas Like a-some-BoooooooDeee Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Enrique Location: Houston,TX Posts: 104 Trading: (1)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 I'll be there count me in!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone and smoking in the PARTY BUS!!!!!!!!! __________________ You never stand taller in success than when you bend down to help someone else achieve theirs...

04-02-2011, 09:39 PM	#19
vzontini Aspiring Cigar Geek Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Vincent Location: Houston, TX Posts: 25 Trading: (0)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 I'll be there will quite a few of the Houston regulars including my friends Tim and Teresa aka SmokingHotCigarChick. Teresa will be easy to spot, the rest of us not so much. Do we need a Cigar Asylum secret handshake? LOL PS: If you go to her website you can see the first couple videos of the trip several of us went on to Drew Estates in Esteli Nicaragua. It was a blast!

04-05-2011, 11:04 PM	#20
enlightenedcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Billy Location: Seabrook, TX Posts: 123 Trading: (2)	Re: Texas Cigar Festival 2011 Handshake? hahaha. Maybe we should all wear the same color? haha. I am excited to meet all you guys. __________________ Wreck'em Tech and go Broncos!!!!