CigarAsh Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 As a lover of fine cigars, I've scoured the internet reading about, learning about and just enjoying this ridiculously expensive compulsion I have. A friend who regularly travels overseas gave me several Cuban cigars from a recent trip. The first I tried was a Montecristo #2. After a long night of great food and drink, we settled on my deck with a glass of bourbon and the Monte. I've since learned how variable the Monte #2 can be, but this first cigar was phenomenal. The prelight draw gave me hints of tremendous flavors and spices and I nursed the cigar for 90 minutes, enjoying every creamy sensation it gave me. I've since smoked the Monte #4, the Bolivar Bellicoso, several different Cohibas and a new favorite, the Monte Petite Edmundo. Since that first night, I've been obsessed with learning about Cuban cigars and trying to find a way to "legally" obtain my own instead of making my friend be my "mule" as he goes through US customs. A quick internet search turns up many sites that will ship cubans into the US - but who to trust? To whom do I turn for advice and truth in an age when the internet can turn the smallest lie into a widespread truth? (hey, I like that last sentence - sounds like really grade A bull$hit but it sums up the experience). So far, I've met with mixed results in my quest to experience and obtain good cuban cigars. But last week, I stumbled across this place. It seems almost too good to be true. A real community of likewise obsessed deviants with nothing better to do than smoke and talk about cuban cigars. I keep coming back and exploring further which leads me to my topic - Is this place for real? I think I've found cigar nirvana. When I discovered the PSP/HQ forums, I knew I was hooked and sadly, soon to be much poorer! I'll jump in slowly around here out of respect and perhaps, a little fear of my own ignorance. But I'll be obsessively following the reviews and topics in the forums to learn what (and who) I can. So, greetings from Kansas and the US midwest (go Jayhawks - I notice a few more around here). Look forward to meeting a few of you and following the ways of the cuban lovers. Gary in OP
CigarAsh Posted June 13, 2011 Author Posted June 13, 2011 Welcome to the matrix, Gary. Cool. Do I get a nice trenchcoat and lots of firearms now? Or do I have to reach a certain postcount first? Cypher: "I know this steak doesn't exist. I know that when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years, you know what I realize? Ignorance is bliss."
Puros Y Vino Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Welcome to FOH. Hang around, get your post count up and good things will happen.
fred170 Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Some call me Morphius...I guess you took the Blue Pill and landed in FoH. All jokes aside, this place is what I call HOME for the puro enthusiast. Definitely worth being a member...... Cheers
fred170 Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Cool. Do I get a nice trenchcoat and lots of firearms now? Or do I have to reach a certain postcount first?Cypher: "I know this steak doesn't exist. I know that when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years, you know what I realize? Ignorance is bliss." Hey dont forget...I wanna be rich..
Vortigan Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Hey Gary You definitely found THE place to be my friend!! Great forum with excellent advice on anything and everything,wonderful brotherhood and top quality service and cigars! Definitely been a gold mine of a find for me too! Cheers, Mike
sloth Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 funny... i was just in overland park on Saturday... Welcome to FOH!
CigarAsh Posted June 13, 2011 Author Posted June 13, 2011 funny... i was just in overland park on Saturday...Welcome to FOH! Hope you made it the Outlaw. A great cigar experience. I live about 5 blocks from there!
sloth Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Only reason why I go to OP... 5 blocks? You suck! It's a 300 mile round trip for me!
CigarAsh Posted June 13, 2011 Author Posted June 13, 2011 Only reason why I go to OP... 5 blocks? You suck! It's a 300 mile round trip for me! Ok. So maybe I exaggerated. It's probably closer to 6 blocks. Drop me a line the next time you're around and we can share a cuban in kendall's nice lounge. I like to go in with my flask of Jameson and enjoy his place when the weather is poor.
CDNeh Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Welcome to FOH, enjoy the journey and a ligher bank account. CDNeh
android Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Welcome to FOH. I'm Mr. Anderson...but you may call me Neo!
aavkk Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 welcome Gary and I remember I felt the same way about 4 years ago, its a great find thats for sure! Kick back and enjoy, there is a lot of old material you need to be caught up on.
habanos1972 Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Hi Gary and welcome to FOH, it is hard for us behind the "Iron Curtain" to believe the rest of the world can and does enjoy the infamous Cuban Cigar. I too also thought we live in the land of the free.
sloth Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Ok. So maybe I exaggerated. It's probably closer to 6 blocks. Drop me a line the next time you're around and we can share a cuban in kendall's nice lounge. I like to go in with my flask of Jameson and enjoy his place when the weather is poor. I know I will be there on Aug, 20th for another one of Kendall's famous events.
thechenman Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Welcome to FoH! A home away from home...enjoy the forum!
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