Popular Post riazp Posted May 12, 2016 Popular Post Posted May 12, 2016 I'll give a quick background to this story for those who dont know me or are new here. I've been on this forum for a while now. I've gotten the pleasure to smoke with many of the boys on here from Toronto and Montreal. I'm proud to call these botl's friends. So long ass story short, 4 years ago, my wife at the time left me. It sucked. I was in a very bad way. The Botl's on this forum took it upon themselfs to cheer me up, check up on me, and sent me a massive get well package. Fast foward 4 years, after their support and always being there for me, i've grown form that experience and met someone new almost 3 years ago. I proposed to her on new years eve, and for some strange reason she actually said yes! Word gets around of this, and well the Toronto boys once again took it upon themselfs to surprise me yet again. I get home and have a package waiting for me, from the land of OZ...I'm curious because i didnt order any cigars. So I get home and open the box. Its from the Toronto Boys. This time they have sent me an early wedding present. They bought me the FOH Ashtray. My word its a thing of beauty. I want to personally thank Alex, Art, Enis, Frank, Gary, Keith and Tony for their generosity. I've been blessed to have met such great people through this online forum. Its crazy how a bunch of tobacco leaves rolled together can bring perfect strangers together. Cant wait to smoke with you boys in Montreal soon! Thank you so much, it was completly unexepected and very very appriciated. Going to christen this ashtray in style. Lighting up a Diplomaticos Exellencia that I bought in Havana in January, the first trip me and my fiance have taken together since we started dating. 27
luv2fly Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 That is fantastic! Things happen for a reason. We may not like it at the time but when one door closes, another one opens. Please enjoy your new found happiness and congratulations! And enjoy the ashtray! That is a true piece of art. Good luck and live, love, and laugh. After all, that is all there really is..... 1
LLC Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Riaz, I'm really glad things have worked out so well for you. You deserve it. Hopefully we can meet up next time I'm in Montreal. 1
Guest photorob Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 That's pretty incredible. Well done fellas, and congratulations to you on your engagement!!
ebhead Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Riaz, I'm really glad things have worked out so well for you. You deserve it. Hopefully we can meet up next time I'm in Montreal. As am I. Enjoy the ashtray. And I hope you two have a wonderful future. e
El Presidente Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Coungratulations Riaz As the quote goes...."You can judge a man by the company he keeps" 1
Puros Y Vino Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Glad you're in a better place Riaz. Enjoy it in good health. I made a major faux pas in forgetting to mention a major contributor to the gift and that's Rob Ayala himself. Lo siento hermano. Thanks for everything you do to make this worldwide community feel closer despite the thousands of miles that separate many of us. 1
El Presidente Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Glad you're in a better place Riaz. Enjoy it in good health. I made a major faux pas in forgetting to mention a major contributor to the gift and that's Rob Ayala himself. Lo siento hermano. Thanks for everything you do to make this worldwide community feel closer despite the thousands of miles that separate many of us. Your idea...your Kudos! The sooner they make that Startrek Transporter a reality....the better 1
riazp Posted May 13, 2016 Author Posted May 13, 2016 Glad you're in a better place Riaz. Enjoy it in good health. I made a major faux pas in forgetting to mention a major contributor to the gift and that's Rob Ayala himself. Lo siento hermano. Thanks for everything you do to make this worldwide community feel closer despite the thousands of miles that separate many of us. Your idea...your Kudos! The sooner they make that Startrek Transporter a reality....the better Rob, Thank you very much for making this happen Mate. You are a great friend. I'll never forget when you took time out of your schedule to personally call me when things were bleak for me. This is a great community and one that i'm very proud to be a member of for many years and many years to come. 2
JohnS Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Thanks so much for sharing this story, Riaz! It's made my day!
Mr.T Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 A wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. It's great to know there are such kind, thoughtful and caring people out there and a part of this community. No doubt you will put that cool ashtray to good use! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
madandana Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Thanks for sharing.Thanks to the guys for stepping up to let a BOLT know he's worth it.
JohnnyC Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Makes me proud to be a Canadian. Riazp , even though we have never met I glad to here that things turned out good for you. I tune in to the forum ( not as often as I should) and I get to know members through reading posts and comments from others. You are well liked and respected on the forum and seem like a stand up guy. Good Luck in all your endeavors To all my Canadian Brothers (As Well as Rob , an honorary Canadian) I commend you for the beautiful jester . Your kindness and sincerity to another is what makes this forum special. 1
Squarehead Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Thanks for sharing Riazp and good luck to you and your bride.Congrats to all those botl's which made such a happy event happen.
OZCUBAN Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 Great story one can NEVER underestimate the power of true friendship good luck for the future
riazp Posted May 14, 2016 Author Posted May 14, 2016 Thank you all for your well wishes. It always amazes me how tobacco can bring a group of strangers together and build friendships. If only the nazi governement would realise this. CIgars are not Cigarettes... 1
Puros Y Vino Posted May 14, 2016 Posted May 14, 2016 Thank you all for your well wishes. It always amazes me how tobacco can bring a group of strangers together and build friendships. If only the nazi governement would realise this. CIgars are not Cigarettes... Agreed. At least your Provincial gov't has some of it right.
riazp Posted May 16, 2016 Author Posted May 16, 2016 Agreed. At least your Provincial gov't has some of it right. Until May 25th where a smoking ban on all outdoor patios comes into effect in Quebec...
Orion21 Posted May 16, 2016 Posted May 16, 2016 Congrats Riaz! It's amazing how many people go back so long. In 2010 I had got to know Riaz, Hans, Frank Shlomo and the Toronto crew on CA and noticed that they weren't posting much anymore. I messaged Riaz and he said they were supporting an amazing forum called Friends of Habanos and I needed to join. Our Canadian FoH members are truly a special group. Riaz, I remember vividly when this happened to you and I am so thankful and happy you found someone to spend you life with. You're a all around guy. My best to you, your fiance and your son! Way to go Rob, Frank and the Toronto guys!
Mattygukas Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 Congrats! That is exactly why people keep coming to the community! Great people. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
OZCUBAN Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 On another note the "PerthCrew" never cease to amaze me the are the... The Stuff of Legend ????
ChrisMG Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 Until May 25th where a smoking ban on all outdoor patios comes into effect in Quebec... Will cigar lounges still be permitted to operate?
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