Annual Chicago Herf 2016
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What an amazing weekend. To finally meet so many BOTL in person was a very enjoyable experience. The cigars, coffee, beers, whiskeys, and banter between brothers was truly memorable!
I am at the airport early for my flight and one thing sticks out that was said by several attendees. " You are much nicer in person than on the forum!" I obviously need to work on my on line personality!!! Thanks to all for the honesty. LOL
I hope to post a few pics of the generosity shown at the herf. Oh the carnage!
Safe travels to all and an ever bigger Thank you to so many BOTL that made this noob feel a like a member of the family.Friends don't let good friends smoke cheap cigars.4 -
It's too hard to put into words how meaningful a weekend like this truly is, and especially since many of the effects on a soul are intangible. @Stubble got a pic of me starting to cry when the Lou-crew laid their smackdown on me (he was too nice to post it) but it's stuff like that, and a million other memories that you take home with you that'll make a person grateful for the opportunity to attend, and for all of us to belong to this community.
It's like walking into a mine-field starting a discussion on who I wish was there (and better be there next year!) and the past-years attendees who couldn't make it this year, but I'll wade in...
First off, I remember the first time Barry's name came up as we were in a group, smoking; it just got quite as everybody recognized the hole that was left by his passing.
Edward @silvermouse, Rich @rsherman24, Randy @dirtdude, Wayne @Wylaff (and a bunch of others... BE THERE NEXT YEAR!
Royland @smoke_em_if_you_got_em, Jim @Bigshizza, and Jermey @Glock1975 it wasn't the same without you... missed you brothers.
"I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis9 -
Well said Peter, see you soon my friend"I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form."
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter1 -
Glad I could make it this year. I had a blast and really enjoyed meeting/talking with everyone. Can't wait until next year.0
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You are very welcome, just wish I could have made it.Patrickbrick said:@genareddog, your coasters are amazing. Thank you very much for the hookup!1 -
It was a great time, thank you to everyone for the food, drinks, cigars and memorable experience. This forum is full of great folks from all across the country.
I am looking forward to attending next year, if you'll have me back.2 -
They may have you back but I don't know if I will let you in my truck. Hahahahahaha
Life is too short to smoke bad cigars!!!
Oh when the Blues, Oh when the Blues, Oh when the Blues go marching in!
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Looks like too much funA little dirt never hurt2
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Wew I am tired today!
But I sure had a blast with you all this weekend. Great cigars, great beer, great food, & great people.
Hope everyone made it home safe (especially you folks that had delayed flights).
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The beer tasting that lasted all night was amazing. Got to drink so many different ones that I otherwise wouldn't get a chance to. Thanks to Todd, Gibby, Brad, and Mike (Guitarded)jgibv said:Wew I am tired today!
But I sure had a blast with you all this weekend. Great cigars, great beer, great food, & great people.
Hope everyone made it home safe (especially you folks that had delayed flights)."I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form."
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter3 -
Thanks for the laughs, discussion and education! Already can't wait for next year! Here is one of many to come!9
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Free Cuba
"I ain't got no Opus's"
LLA - Lancero Lovers of America
2016 Gang War (South)
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Patrick don't smile."Cooking isn't about struggling; It's about pleasure. It's like sǝx, with a wider variety of sauces."
At any given time the urge to sing "In The Jungle" is just a whim away... A whim away... A whim away...0 -
I smile on the inside. I thought that was a pretty damn fine photo, plus I got to sit next to that sexy sexy man Brad! Hard not to be happy about that. And yes I choose my words carefully, and know what I said, wink, wink!"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give". Winston Churchill.
MOW badge received.3 -
haha @miller65rod we got you hooked!
Team O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White2 -
Now that's a Motley Crew if I've ever seen one.
Is that one of those South Side Chicago gangs?
The higher.......the fewer. ( Alexander Rozhenko)
What you can't forgive......you will become.1 -
You better watch out there sketch. There is a hit squadTeam O'Donnell FTW!
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White7 -
we're not afraid to throw around the "BIG" ones either.....avengethis said:You better watch out there sketch. There is a hit squad
just ask @usaf06 ; *cough 8x80 cough* lmao
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Jimmy Karl says, "Screw that group photo, I have a cigar to light."
"I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis5 -
Lol. Got you hooked now Rodney!miller65rod said:1 -
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^^^^ As Charlie Brown might say, "Good grief... ".
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Holy crap!The higher.......the fewer. ( Alexander Rozhenko)
What you can't forgive......you will become.2 -
Stored it all in the overhead bin, too, right?? 0
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Thats nuts Todd."I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form."
-- Winston Churchill
"LET'S GO FRANCIS" Peter1 -
Free Cuba
"I ain't got no Opus's"
LLA - Lancero Lovers of America
2016 Gang War (South)
May I assss u a ? 0 -
Not only do you have an endless 20 count but a bottomless 6 pack cooler as well!!2
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