A Thank You to Alex S.

YankeeMan
YankeeMan Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭✭✭
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This weekend, my son and I went to Cigar Fest. We went into the venue on Friday night to look around and also to stop and see Alex Svenson as he said he would be at the MOW table.

Even though he was busier than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest, he took the time out to speak to my son and I. He introduced us to A.J. Fernandez and even had him wrap a couple of cigars on the "virgin's" stomach and gave them to us.

My son spoke to A.J. in Spanish and got his autograph. A.J. got a big kick out of the tall blond kid speaking Spanish.

As busy as Saturday was at the event, Alex again took time to speak with us. I could tell he was bone tired, but he was as pleasant and as down to earth as could be. He is a real credit to the company and a real gentleman. Thanks again, Alex.

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  • lilwing88
    lilwing88 Posts: 2,812 ✭✭✭
    Alex is definitely the hardest working man in the cigar biz. He's one of the few merchants who has a true passion for cigars.
    Guns don't kill people, Daddies with pretty daughters do…..
  • xmacro
    xmacro Posts: 3,398 ✭✭
    lilwing88:
    Alex is definitely the hardest working man in the cigar biz. He's one of the few merchants who has a true passion for cigars.
    +1
  • docbp87
    docbp87 Posts: 3,521 ✭
    lilwing88:
    He's one of the few merchants who has a true passion for cigars.
    This is definitely one thing I have noticed in my brief time exploring the world of cigars. Alex seems to be far more involved in the actual production and development side of the Cigar world than other proprietors. It's awesome that you had a great experience, and even got to meet AJ Fernandez, Yankeeman!
  • fla-gypsy
    fla-gypsy Posts: 3,023 ✭✭
    You spoke with AJ, oh man am I jealous. The guy is a genius/artist with tobacco.
  • tankbonnies
    tankbonnies Posts: 191 ✭
    I met Alex and a few other staff members on Saturday....All a class act. Alex knows how to work it......He was at the table with all the hotties....the cigar business can't be that bad:)
  • phobicsquirrel
    phobicsquirrel Posts: 7,343 ✭✭✭
    tankbonnies:
    I met Alex and a few other staff members on Saturday....All a class act. Alex knows how to work it......He was at the table with all the hotties....the cigar business can't be that bad:)
    Yeah but a lot of chicks will do anything for money, just remember that....

    Glad you guys had a good time at the event though.
  • kuzi16
    kuzi16 Posts: 14,625 ✭✭✭✭
    Alex has always been a great guy. even years ago on the old AmBack forum he would pop in and give advice, tips and info. he has personally taught me many concepts related to cigars.

    he is one of the best reasons to support this forum and cigar.com
    Kuzi's Forum Links Page
  • ljl
    ljl Posts: 819 ✭
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
  • lilwing88
    lilwing88 Posts: 2,812 ✭✭✭
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    Guns don't kill people, Daddies with pretty daughters do…..
  • Alex Williams
    Alex Williams Posts: 1,515
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
  • Krieg
    Krieg Posts: 5,209 ✭✭✭
    That's awesome u two got to meet AJ and Alex. I really hope I get a chance to meet these guys some day. Alex sent me a 5 pack of MoW Ruinations just because I was talking about a so-so experience I had with the first time smoking one.

    "Long ashes my friends."

  • ironhorse
    ironhorse Posts: 469 ✭
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    ...........THATS WHAT SHE SAID BAH HAHAHAAHA (escorted out of the room, waving to adoring fans)
  • illinoisgolf99
    illinoisgolf99 Posts: 1,507 ✭
    sounds like a great experience, I'd love to meet Alex and A.J. someday.. That's what I love about these forums, the entire community has a chance to discuss issues and swap stories with some of the greatest people in the business, show CCOM some love!!!!
  • Luko
    Luko Posts: 1,995 ✭✭
    ironhorse:
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    ...........THATS WHAT SHE SAID BAH HAHAHAAHA (escorted out of the room, waving to adoring fans)
    damn, beat me to it...
  • phobicsquirrel
    phobicsquirrel Posts: 7,343 ✭✭✭
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    Really? I never knew, does your wife know about this?
  • Alex Williams
    Alex Williams Posts: 1,515
    Luko:
    ironhorse:
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    ...........THATS WHAT SHE SAID BAH HAHAHAAHA (escorted out of the room, waving to adoring fans)
    damn, beat me to it...
    set yall up perfectly!!
  • Alex Williams
    Alex Williams Posts: 1,515
    phobicsquirrel:
    Alex Williams:
    lilwing88:
    ljl:
    Geez yankee, that's like rubbing elbows with rock stars! Alex and AJ! Alex is one cool dude, he offered to have smokes with me at his usual lounge back when I only had like 20 posts. I agree that you can tell he is really into cigars like all of us.
    You should have taken him up on his offer. I did. And in the brief time I got to smoke and talk with him I learned a lot and heard some great stories about the business in general. He's a super generous guy who just wants to make everyone happy.
    he has always left me satisfied and smiling...
    Really? I never knew, does your wife know about this?
    i aint married!! cant find a woman that stupid :D
  • Alex_Svenson
    Alex_Svenson Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    You guys are too damn kind. Really, we have the best customers in the world and it was great getting to finally put some faces with some names at the big cigar event.
  • Hayblet
    Hayblet Posts: 2,429 ✭✭✭
    That may be true Alex, but it is people like you, Tim, and the rest of your staff that makes us who we are to you.
  • Tumbler
    Tumbler Posts: 338 ✭✭
    That's getting a little tricky - have to be think about this one. :)

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