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  • Hi everybody, I'm a 27 year old law student living in Arlington, VA. I've smoked cigars on and off since I was in high school. I only get to smoke a couple times a month, but damn do I enjoy every puff! I'm glad I stumbled on this forum, it's a welcome distraction.
  • kaspera79kaspera79 Posts: 7,257 ✭✭✭
    Hey Bigfoot, welcome to the forum.
  • SmokindaddySmokindaddy Posts: 1,107
    Welcom to the forums, there is a few people from Animal Planet looking for you. Don't worry we won't tell them where your hidding. lol
  • StreaterStreater Posts: 293
    Medic45:
    Streater:
    Greetings All!  My screen name, Streater, is actually my last name and what my friends, family, and colleagues call me.  I am 39, married with a 7 year old daughter.  I'm a Systems Administrator for a college and have been there for approximately 4 years.  I was born and raised in Texas, but did a 6 year stint in Northern California in my 20s. 

    I was a pack a day cigarette smoker for about 23 years, but gave it up a couple years ago.  I'm not one of those zealous ex-cigarette smokers that looks down my nose at smokers.  I actually love the way they smell and have zero problems with people smoking around me.  It was just starting to make me feel bad as I was developing quite a hacking cough.

    I started smoking good cigars about 5 months ago.  I can't believe what I have been missing! I'm really enjoying the learning process and exploring the nuances of each different stick.  I am starting to figure out what I like and don't, but I'm still a complete newb!  I just joined a cigar lounge and hit it just about every day at lunch or after work. Puffing on a good cigar just melts the stress of the day away. 

    I'm a clown by nature and can laugh at myself.  I appreciate a good-natured ribbing and try to maintain a laid back attitude.  I don't let much bother me. 

    Anyhoo, I appreciate the space to say hi.  I look forward to sharing a board with all of yall. 

    Welcome to the rest of your life the guys on this forum are AWESOME hope you enjoy. But I gotta question for ya! Are you somewhat handy with a hammer and basic building skills?


    Thank yall for the warm welcome.  I'm in Dallas... 

    Not really, Medic45.  Why do you ask? 
  • ToombesToombes Posts: 4,506 ✭✭✭
    Newbs, welcome! Vets, go get 'em! BWAHAHAHAHA!!!
  • RBeckomRBeckom Posts: 2,191 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to any new members I may have missed.
  • jailhousejailhouse Posts: 137
    welcome everyone
  • MVW67MVW67 Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome newcomers!,
    Life is too short, live it like no tomorrow...
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭
    Hello all, Just wanted to take a minute and say thanks for letting me partake in this forum, it is very helpful, and filled with people who care about this passion. I have enjoyed cigars for many years but not to the level and experience that most of you have. I have generally been the type to walk into a B&M and pick out a stick on a whim to take to the golf course. Now, and as I grow older, I am enjoying that fine smoke more often. And being overseas, there isn't much else to enjoy. So, thanks for the wisdom that has been posted and will be in the future. Marineatbn
  • MVW67MVW67 Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome, Marine Check out the Newb threads everywhere, we have lots of service members in the Forum,(Thank You). If you Pm me your info/addy will be glad to say hi to ya in a different way!!! again enjoy the forums, there is alot of information to be found here!!!
    Life is too short, live it like no tomorrow...
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭
    After reading the generocity that goes through this forum, I am already planning on picking up some goodies in Dubai for distribution purposes :D I will gladly accept any suggestions or must try's, I am in the mood for horizon expanding!
  • RhamlinRhamlin Posts: 9,031 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome one and all, darn glad to have ya. This is definately the right place to learn everything you could possibly imagine about cigars.
  • gmill880gmill880 Posts: 5,947
    Welcome new guys . Marine what part of N.C. you from bro ?
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭
    The Golf capital of Pinehurst. I actually live 1 mile from Pinehurst No. 2. So, I right in betwen Raleigh, Charlotte, and Fayetteville.
  • 90+_Irishman90+_Irishman Posts: 12,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to all of our new members, thank you very much for joining us! Don't forget to check out the Newb Trading thread in the Trades, Bombs, and Passes section!
    "When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭
    I will most definately get in on that Irishman, just have to wait until I rotate stateside. I am only home every three months, but have already made plans to do a little trading/bombing when I hit the freedom shore.
  • jailhousejailhouse Posts: 137
    marineatbn03:
    I will most definately get in on that Irishman, just have to wait until I rotate stateside. I am only home every three months, but have already made plans to do a little trading/bombing when I hit the freedom shore.
    welcome brother and thanks for doing what you do for are country
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭
    Thanks, I am loving this forum. Honestly, the taliban could be over-running my perimeter right now and I wouldn't know because I am glued here, lol.
  • 90+_Irishman90+_Irishman Posts: 12,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    marineatbn03:
    I will most definately get in on that Irishman, just have to wait until I rotate stateside. I am only home every three months, but have already made plans to do a little trading/bombing when I hit the freedom shore.
    Soudns great, hit me up when you get back and I'll set you up right ;) Thank you for your service, most of all come back safe!
    "When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
  • MVW67MVW67 Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome all new members:-) :-) :-) :-)
    Life is too short, live it like no tomorrow...
  • SleevePlzSleevePlz Posts: 6,249 ✭✭✭✭
    Show us your newbs! (aka Bump)
    LLA - Lancero Lovers of America
  • Hi My name is Ryan i am 25 live in Ohio. Been smoking cigars for a little over 2 years burn through 1-3 a day depending on the weather here in this god awful state its either too humid or too cold lol. Been a cgar of the month club member here on cgar.com for awhile and just recently found the forum tab lol. Ive seen alot of great threads here and actually learned alot of information about our expensive hobby/lifestyle. Glad to be here and in good company
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭
    You live in the neck of the woods I am from originally. I make it up there quite often to visit my family.
  • MVW67MVW67 Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome all Newcomers
    Life is too short, live it like no tomorrow...
  • Ya I live around dayton. Being a military brat I've lived a little bit of everywhere. Grandpas were gunnery sergent in marines artillery on dads side. L1 in the navy on moms side dad was rangers all the way from the 80's retired after desert storm. So I've been around lived in rio de janiero, romania, nurnburg germany, 36 us states panama. Lol been a crazy ride
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭
    My sister lives in Miamisburg, I have lived in kettering, Tipp City, and graduated from Fairfield.
  • Ya I live in miamisburg now graduated from valley view. Small world man.
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭
    Indeed it is
  • So says afghanistan. Obviously you serve in the marines. My brother in law is in the rangers he gets shipper there in february. You still there or you make it back home yet?
  • marineatbn03marineatbn03 Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭
    I was in the Marines. I am a contractor for the DEA now. I am still in Afghanistan and will probably be here 1 more year.
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