@Hollywood, Newbies, if you're overwhelmed by all the "new" messages on the forum when you sign up you can hit the gear icon on the right and click on "mark all viewed" to reset things. After this you'll only see new messages since you performed this action. I hope this is helpful.
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Can’t really argue with that. You ready to tell us where you ran off to? Is it working out like you hoped?
It's been over seven months, so I'm sure I'm not breaking any rules/requests, @Rdp77: I've moved over to General Cigar Co., which is also owned by STG, who is the parent company of CCOM, CI, etc. I'm now managing brands, helping to create new products, and just getting to be an all-around creative when it comes to cigars, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. In fact, come 2026 I'll most likely be going on a tour and hosting brand events at all of the CI Superstores, so I hope to be able to meet a lot of the Forum folk in person after all these years!
It goes without saying, but I have a huge soft spot for the Forum and while I'm not on everyday anymore, I'm still here and accessible. Whether you all tag me so I get a notification or you send me an email (lindsay.heller@st-group.com), I'll always make myself available for the CCOM Forum crew!
Can’t really argue with that. You ready to tell us where you ran off to? Is it working out like you hoped?
It's been over seven months, so I'm sure I'm not breaking any rules/requests, @Rdp77: I've moved over to General Cigar Co., which is also owned by STG, who is the parent company of CCOM, CI, etc. I'm now managing brands, helping to create new products, and just getting to be an all-around creative when it comes to cigars, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. In fact, come 2026 I'll most likely be going on a tour and hosting brand events at all of the CI Superstores, so I hope to be able to meet a lot of the Forum folk in person after all these years!
It goes without saying, but I have a huge soft spot for the Forum and while I'm not on everyday anymore, I'm still here and accessible. Whether you all tag me so I get a notification or you send me an email (lindsay.heller@st-group.com), I'll always make myself available for the CCOM Forum crew!
Congratulations! Now we just wait for that smoke with your name attached to it. Just please insist it be made in small to gauges 🤣
Can’t really argue with that. You ready to tell us where you ran off to? Is it working out like you hoped?
Congratulations! Now we just wait for that smoke with your name attached to it. Just please insist it be made in small to gauges 🤣
It's like you don't even know me, @Rdp77! In my ideal world everything would be a Corona Gorda, but it's not always about what I like or think is needed - I'm doing it for the people. (lol) There's some cool stuff coming down the pike for 2026, but 2027 is when I'll really get to swing for the fences.
Ya know @TheCigarChick we still do the vherf every night if you ever decide you wanna pass on a little inside info about those projects while enjoying a smoke with a few cigar nerds.
Hey guys I wish I would have seen this first thing but…. I’m Mike gonna be 38 on Tuesday(12th) and just starting to get serious about the cigar world. I’ve smoked a couple here and there when friends have given me one but couldn’t tell you what they were. I just ordered my first ~60 in mostly 5 packs and singles and a couple cigarillos to try too. I have 2 kids I’m into Motorcycles(2018 heritage) and video games! Looking to make some friends I can bullshit with and bounce questions off of.
@ShawnOL said:
Hello, Mike. Plan on spending 4-5 dollars per stick on smokes in the ppassable category. 5 Vegas is something you will outgrow quickly.
I appreciate the input. I did get some Vegas classic and gold but also got a few different types of Macanudos, Oliva Connecticut reserve, some drew estates, acid Blondie and some Montecristo along with some others that I can’t remember off the top of my head. I know 5 Vegas are cheap low end but where I’m brand new I wouldn’t know the best cigar from the worst so I figured I’d rather spend a couple bucks on something I may be able to enjoy for now and learn how to properly smoke instead of spend $15+ and not be able to fully appreciate it.
@OmgFrigginMike there's always this too if you wanna learn the finer intricacies of cigars, life, political incorrectness, and basic ássholery. Usually stars around 8 p.m. eastern time.
@OmgFrigginMike said:
Hey guys I wish I would have seen this first thing but…. I’m Mike gonna be 38 on Tuesday(12th) and just starting to get serious about the cigar world. I’ve smoked a couple here and there when friends have given me one but couldn’t tell you what they were. I just ordered my first ~60 in mostly 5 packs and singles and a couple cigarillos to try too. I have 2 kids I’m into Motorcycles(2018 heritage) and video games! Looking to make some friends I can bullshit with and bounce questions off of.
@Rdp77 said: @OmgFrigginMike there's always this too if you wanna learn the finer intricacies of cigars, life, political incorrectness, and basic ássholery. Usually stars around 8 p.m. eastern time.
Another member has invited me to that as well but I felt a little nervous/anxious joining in on a zoom where I know nobody PLUS I’m at work for 4 more hours today. Maybe I’ll try to on a day off when the lady is running errands but today’s not the day.
@OmgFrigginMike said:
Hey guys I wish I would have seen this first thing but…. I’m Mike gonna be 38 on Tuesday(12th) and just starting to get serious about the cigar world. I’ve smoked a couple here and there when friends have given me one but couldn’t tell you what they were. I just ordered my first ~60 in mostly 5 packs and singles and a couple cigarillos to try too. I have 2 kids I’m into Motorcycles(2018 heritage) and video games! Looking to make some friends I can bullshit with and bounce questions off of.
PC gamer or Console? Which games?
Ps5 but honestly I haven’t been able to play as much as I like lately. I picked up a second job because my daughter needed braces/surger+ is almost 16 and looking at mustangs and boys 🤮
Games of choice are Diablo II & IV, GTA and mostly story driven games anymore. Just finished cyberpunk a month or two ago but games take me forever to complete nowadays
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I’m an idiot. What is Vherf?
Welcome, Hollywood.
@Hollywood , please do like rdp77 said, and start posting conversational stuff in the appropriate threads, instead of in the welcome thread. Thanks!
I apologize for causing any issues. Would you remind me where the best place to post is?
What you are smoking goes in the wait are you smoking today threads.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
DZR?
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
@Hollywood, Newbies, if you're overwhelmed by all the "new" messages on the forum when you sign up you can hit the gear icon on the right and click on "mark all viewed" to reset things. After this you'll only see new messages since you performed this action. I hope this is helpful.
GEEZUS H CHRIST!!!! Dude!!!!
Starting a new thread:
If you can’t read or follow directions…you might be a dip $hit.
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
Some place else..... 🫤
You've been relegated to this thread. They will love you over there;
https://forum.cigar.com/discussion/897978/ye-olde-ci-daily-banter#latest
GoNna HafTa gEt fasT oN the ShiFt kEy, DoGG!
Mighty bold of you, @Hollywood
It's been over seven months, so I'm sure I'm not breaking any rules/requests, @Rdp77: I've moved over to General Cigar Co., which is also owned by STG, who is the parent company of CCOM, CI, etc. I'm now managing brands, helping to create new products, and just getting to be an all-around creative when it comes to cigars, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. In fact, come 2026 I'll most likely be going on a tour and hosting brand events at all of the CI Superstores, so I hope to be able to meet a lot of the Forum folk in person after all these years!
It goes without saying, but I have a huge soft spot for the Forum and while I'm not on everyday anymore, I'm still here and accessible. Whether you all tag me so I get a notification or you send me an email (lindsay.heller@st-group.com), I'll always make myself available for the CCOM Forum crew!
Those guys are most likely tech folk.
Congratulations! Now we just wait for that smoke with your name attached to it. Just please insist it be made in small to gauges 🤣
It's like you don't even know me, @Rdp77!
In my ideal world everything would be a Corona Gorda, but it's not always about what I like or think is needed - I'm doing it for the people. (lol) There's some cool stuff coming down the pike for 2026, but 2027 is when I'll really get to swing for the fences.
There, I fixed it 🤣
Ya know @TheCigarChick we still do the vherf every night if you ever decide you wanna pass on a little inside info about those projects while enjoying a smoke with a few cigar nerds.
What time is the vherf usually, @Rdp77?
We usually start getting on around 8pm eastern time.
Congratulations, @TheCigarChick, sounds like you're living the dream!
Congratulations @TheCigarChick
Hope to see you on the Vherf. Until then, enjoy your new position.
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
Welcome newbies, check in here, introduce yourselves.
Hey guys I wish I would have seen this first thing but…. I’m Mike gonna be 38 on Tuesday(12th) and just starting to get serious about the cigar world. I’ve smoked a couple here and there when friends have given me one but couldn’t tell you what they were. I just ordered my first ~60 in mostly 5 packs and singles and a couple cigarillos to try too. I have 2 kids I’m into Motorcycles(2018 heritage) and video games! Looking to make some friends I can bullshit with and bounce questions off of.
Hello, Mike. Plan on spending 4-5 dollars per stick on smokes in the ppassable category. 5 Vegas is something you will outgrow quickly.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
I appreciate the input. I did get some Vegas classic and gold but also got a few different types of Macanudos, Oliva Connecticut reserve, some drew estates, acid Blondie and some Montecristo along with some others that I can’t remember off the top of my head. I know 5 Vegas are cheap low end but where I’m brand new I wouldn’t know the best cigar from the worst so I figured I’d rather spend a couple bucks on something I may be able to enjoy for now and learn how to properly smoke instead of spend $15+ and not be able to fully appreciate it.
@OmgFrigginMike there's always this too if you wanna learn the finer intricacies of cigars, life, political incorrectness, and basic ássholery. Usually stars around 8 p.m. eastern time.
PC gamer or Console? Which games?
Another member has invited me to that as well but I felt a little nervous/anxious joining in on a zoom where I know nobody PLUS I’m at work for 4 more hours today. Maybe I’ll try to on a day off when the lady is running errands but today’s not the day.
Ps5 but honestly I haven’t been able to play as much as I like lately. I picked up a second job because my daughter needed braces/surger+ is almost 16 and looking at mustangs and boys 🤮
Games of choice are Diablo II & IV, GTA and mostly story driven games anymore. Just finished cyberpunk a month or two ago but games take me forever to complete nowadays