Popular Post JohnS Posted June 9, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2016 Good morning/afternoon/evening dear friends, I thought I share a feel-good story to gladden the heart of many Habanos enthusiasts on our forum. A few days ago one of my students learnt that my birthday was coming up. Well, word got out quickly and the class managed to design and write a multi-page happy birthday card, with the assistance of my brilliant teacher assistant/aide. A few students even got small gifts, they didn't have to, I was overwhelmed. I thought to myself how good the day was yesterday, when a Cuban mother of the striker in my school soccer team, which I coach during the winter season, gave me this below for my birthday... How was it? Well, like you're thinking, I had my reservations but I've read enough of Ray's (Pigfish) posts to not be too concerned by cigars that are a little dried out and besides, it could be fake. So when I lit this up after work I instantly knew in the first puff...this was for REAL!!! Ooh yeah, Cohiba grass/hay and honey all the way through. So what could be better than a gifted pre-2014 Cohiba Espléndidos that was so wonderfully flavoursome, and despite the dry and slightly cracked wrapper, this never went out nor did it disassemble in any way! The image below sums up how I enjoyed this over 105 minutes... So like our dear friend Bill often writes, be thankful...life's good! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Happy Birthday, John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrRobusto Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Happy birthday buddy! Great story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortFatHokie Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Happy birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigFish Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Happy birthday my friend. As a side note, I love to included in a great post!!! Cheers! -Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Great gift! Happy Birthday John and many more.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackupster Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Happy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Happy Birthday John! You are a great teacher mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Happy Birthday, man! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Happy birthday John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsta10 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Happy birthday mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Festa Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Hope you had a lovely day mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 congrats, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyinAZ Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 John, Happy birthday!! Sounds like it was a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugman78629 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Great story and Happy Birthday John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks everyone for your kind sentiments. It was a magic day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic101 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 HAPPY BIRTHDAY John !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeruby Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Happy Birthday John, What goes around comes around, and your obviously doing a lot of good in this World Hope you had a lovely day. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madandana Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Happy Birthday John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 John I was never a teacher. If there is a harder job done well, let me know. I always remember when I was drafted in as a rugby coach from a successful loclal club to a top private school. To be honest, I was taken aback by the attitude. it was less than full throtle and I had to temper my approach somewhat. It was then that a teacher who has become a good friend of mine said " Rob, you are not here to develop great rugby players, just great men" Never forgt it. You do it every day in the classroom,girls and boys. Congrats! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrubber Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Happy birthday John! Hope you had a great day mate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Happy Birthday Mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 On 10/06/2016 at 7:44 AM, El Presidente said: Happy Birthday John! You are a great teacher mate Yes, we've had a few laughs about some classroom antics, haven't we? 16 hours ago, El Presidente said: John I was never a teacher. If there is a harder job done well, let me know. I always remember when I was drafted in as a rugby coach from a successful loclal club to a top private school. To be honest, I was taken aback by the attitude. it was less than full throtle and I had to temper my approach somewhat. It was then that a teacher who has become a good friend of mine said " Rob, you are not here to develop great rugby players, just great men" Never forgt it. You do it every day in the classroom,girls and boys. Congrats! . So true, Rob. It's one thing to impart your knowledge, it's another to lead by example. Making connections and being inspirational, if you respect where the kids are at (at their stage of life), it certainly helps. I've enjoyed the chats we've had about even practical things such as getting sport programs into schools for youngsters, from Professional organisations such as Cricket Australia, the NRL, the AFL and the NSW Rugby Union. I know that some of the kids (at my school) are itching to spend a day at the annual Rugby League Gala day run by the St George Dragons at the end of this month, for instance. 6 hours ago, Trevor2118 said: Happy Birthday Mate. Thanks Trevor, I'd like to reassure that this Espléndidos was very, very good, yet still not in the league of some (of the cigars) we've enjoyed. I look forward to having a laugh about it the next time we catch-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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