Obligatory "New Guy" Thread

doromath

Hey Folks!

Finally made a post yesterday so I'm putting up the standard thread to properly introduce ones self to the esteemed members of this board.

I've been reading the forums for the better part of 6 months now, and owe much of my cigar knowledge to all the fantastic information you've all put up.

I've only truly picked up the hobby since Christmas, due to an extremely generous gift from my fiance's father (a stocked 40ct Burlwood Humi), though I've dabbled in the past at special events. The bug has definitely bit me though and since I hear there's no cure I'm just rolling with it.

So far I've found my tastes tend towards anything creamy, regardless of body though I do enjoy changing it up to something with a good bit of spice. My palate is still a work in progress so take this with a grain of salt! Favorites thusfar are a R&J Reserva Real and Gurkha Signature 101 (For all those polarized by Gurkha I'm still on the fence. They're 2 for 4 in my book at the moment)

Thanks again, I look forward to more reading and contribution to these forums in the future!

Hays

Welcome to the forum brotha! It's good times around these parts, and definitely don't take us seriously (which if you've been reading as you've said, you already know). Since you're still open to Gurkha, check out the Park Avenue - great priced stick, and definitely fits in with the flavor profile you've mentioned.

stephen_hannibal

Yo new guy....

sightunseen

Hays:

Welcome to the forum brotha! It's good times around these parts, and definitely don't take us seriously (which if you've been reading as you've said, you already know). Since you're still open to Gurkha, check out the Park Avenue - great priced stick, and definitely fits in with the flavor profile you've mentioned.

Welcome to the madness. I second Hay's recommendation of the Park Avenue. I've had a couple and they are great. Here's another Gurkha that might fit you: Gurkha Turk.

illinoisgolf99

sightunseen:

Hays:

Welcome to the forum brotha! It's good times around these parts, and definitely don't take us seriously (which if you've been reading as you've said, you already know). Since you're still open to Gurkha, check out the Park Avenue - great priced stick, and definitely fits in with the flavor profile you've mentioned.

Welcome to the madness. I second Hay's recommendation of the Park Avenue. I've had a couple and they are great. Here's another Gurkha that might fit you: Gurkha Turk.

both great reccomendations! welcome to the forum man, lots of great guys on this forum and tons of great info.. I would definitely check out the ccom house blends, they will give you a great idea of what cigars you like.

Amos_Umwhat

welcome, I'm with the others on the Park Avenue, bought a box after trying one in a sampler, quite satisfied.

dennisking

try the Knight Industries Two Thousand, love that avatar.
I second the Park Ave. One of my favorite milds. The Verdadero Organic is great too.

turn_key

Welcome! I'm new here too. Great gift, but now he dragged you into the cigar hole; there is no escape! I've found that Gurkahs can be hit or miss so I can relate. For example, I had a Status that received good reviews but I found it too bitter, but it could be my palate as well. It's all about personal preference and experimentation. My tastes have changed and the more sticks I try, the more it develops. I read the reviews, pay attention to the wrapper, filler and age and try different variations of those. Then sometimes I go out on a limb and try something totally against my better judgement. That's the beauty of this hobby. Good luck.

brotheradam

Welcome, I like the Rocky Patel Connecticut myself give it a try.

dennisking

Try the Rocky Patel RP Signature as well. Pretty damn good

lilwing88

Welcome new guy.... your avatar looks familiar...... me thinks I've seen somewhere before...... Hmmmmmmm......... reminds me of a "puff"er fish I once saw...... ;-)

jsnake

Welcome!

bama3715

welcome this place and these guys are awesome.

jacketsrule

Welcome, hope you continue to enjoy.

Alex Williams

hey brother. Welcome to the forums! Shoot me your addy and I'll send you a little welcome present of some stuff you might like.

Goldy

I really like it when new guys come out and say a little something about themselves. It seems like there have been a bunch of new guys doing this lately.

TatuajeVI

Goldy:

I really like it when new guys come out and say a little something about themselves. It seems like there have been a bunch of new guys doing this lately.

Agreed. It's good to get to know new guys a bit. Hopefully they'll stick around!

Good to have you with us, new guy!

urbino

Welcome aboard.

doromath

Thanks for all the warm welcomes and recommendations!

As for any similarities my avatar may have to anyone elses all I can say is that they must have good taste. Otherwise the "puff"er fish remark went right over my head (though I'm quite used to this happening).

I think I'll give the Park Ave. and RP Connie a try next time I order some sticks. My humi actually LOOKS like it has space so I'm close to being able to justify another purchase. I'm resisting the addiction as best as possible, though it will be harder once the wedding occurs and I no longer have that driving me to save money!

Alex, that's incredibly nice of you to offer to send me a welcome package! I'm not stocked to be able to return fire immediately, so no worries if you want to hold off. If you DO go forward with the initiation bomb realize that the retaliation shelling may be up to a month in coming. I'm not one to let a good deed go unpunished, there just may be some lag time there

lilwing88

doromath:

Thanks for all the warm welcomes and recommendations!

As for any similarities my avatar may have to anyone elses all I can say is that they must have good taste. Otherwise the "puff"er fish remark went right over my head (though I'm quite used to this happening).

Sorry. Thought you were someone else from one of the other forums. They use the same avatar. My bad.

doromath

lilwing88:

doromath:

Thanks for all the warm welcomes and recommendations!

As for any similarities my avatar may have to anyone elses all I can say is that they must have good taste. Otherwise the "puff"er fish remark went right over my head (though I'm quite used to this happening).

Sorry. Thought you were someone else from one of the other forums. They use the same avatar. My bad.

No apology necessary!*

*unless of course the other person was a low-down dispicable sneak, in which case apology accepted!

rwheelwright

Welcome man!

turn_key

doromath:

Thanks for all the warm welcomes and recommendations!

Alex, that's incredibly nice of you to offer to send me a welcome package! I'm not stocked to be able to return fire immediately, so no worries if you want to hold off. If you DO go forward with the initiation bomb realize that the retaliation shelling may be up to a month in coming. I'm not one to let a good deed go unpunished, there just may be some lag time there

That made me really laugh out loud for some reason...

I haven't had all the RPs but I haven't had a bad one yet. Good luck.

Alex Williams

doromath:

Thanks for all the warm welcomes and recommendations!

As for any similarities my avatar may have to anyone elses all I can say is that they must have good taste. Otherwise the "puff"er fish remark went right over my head (though I'm quite used to this happening).

I think I'll give the Park Ave. and RP Connie a try next time I order some sticks. My humi actually LOOKS like it has space so I'm close to being able to justify another purchase. I'm resisting the addiction as best as possible, though it will be harder once the wedding occurs and I no longer have that driving me to save money!

Alex, that's incredibly nice of you to offer to send me a welcome package! I'm not stocked to be able to return fire immediately, so no worries if you want to hold off. If you DO go forward with the initiation bomb realize that the retaliation shelling may be up to a month in coming. I'm not one to let a good deed go unpunished, there just may be some lag time there

hey man, you dont need to retaliate at all! just a present from me! ill try and get it out on saturday buddy.

Sandman1am

Welcome hope you enjoy the ride.

Alex Williams

doromath:

Thanks for all the warm welcomes and recommendations!

As for any similarities my avatar may have to anyone elses all I can say is that they must have good taste. Otherwise the "puff"er fish remark went right over my head (though I'm quite used to this happening).

I think I'll give the Park Ave. and RP Connie a try next time I order some sticks. My humi actually LOOKS like it has space so I'm close to being able to justify another purchase. I'm resisting the addiction as best as possible, though it will be harder once the wedding occurs and I no longer have that driving me to save money!

Alex, that's incredibly nice of you to offer to send me a welcome package! I'm not stocked to be able to return fire immediately, so no worries if you want to hold off. If you DO go forward with the initiation bomb realize that the retaliation shelling may be up to a month in coming. I'm not one to let a good deed go unpunished, there just may be some lag time there

hey bud. Wait to place your order till after you get my package. I think it will be a good start for ya to see what else you might like. Sorry it is takin so long to get out, been busy but it isgoin out tommorrow brother!