So, I'm sitting here, reading OKC Talk and savoring a mail order stick from Gran Habano (their Corojo, in the Robusto size), accompanied by a taste of Anthem Brewing company's latest release, Whiskey Barrel Aged Uroborous Stout. The cigar cost less than half of what one might pay for it, if one could find it at a local brick-and-mortar tobacconist. This sort of evens out the sort of high price paid for the bottle (about a liter) of the beverage. I've already mentioned that I think Uroborous is the best brew I've ever tasted but the Whiskey Barrel Aged version isn't superior enough to their regular Urobourous to justify the additional cost (like, $11.99 for the bottle as compared to around $9.99 or less for a 12 oz. Four-Pack). Yet . . . I'm not complaining. It is very good. And the cigar is decent (full-bodied, copious smoke, easy draw, even burn, nice taste and aroma . . . I like Corojo wrappers almost as much as Maduro wrappers). Simply enjoying the simple pleasures of life, without a pressing care in the world for about 30 to 45 minutes.

This really is a good Friday. =)

(the only way it might be enhanced might be enjoying exactly the same experience, except while sitting on the balcony at Jeepnokc's place over there by film row. but I'm not going to dwell on that invitation. this is definitely good enough. =)

I don't have a clue about the cigars or the liquors you're discussing in this thread, but it sounds like Rad Mod is having a great day. Glad you're enjoying yourself!

I don't have a clue about the cigars or the liquors you're discussing in this thread, but it sounds like Rad Mod is having a great day. Glad you're enjoying yourself!

It's never to late to learn stuff. (Why, I was around 60 before I ever learned the simple pleasure of a decent cigar.) =)
Now I understand Mark Twain, George Burns, Groucho Marx, Rush Limbaugh and even that Religious Writer Guy,, from about two centuries back, much more clearly. =) (Charles Spurgeon?)

Here's the really interesting part: The dude who introduced me to the benefits (of online shopping (for cigars) used to work as a sous chef at some of the best restaurants in the country and indirectly hob-knobbed with some top celebrities of the Culinary Arts variety. It's about attention to detail and appreciation of excellence. Except it involves tobacco rather than cilantro. =)

Sorry . . . Cut the Rush Limbaugh and add some Ron White.

It's never to late to learn stuff. (Why, I was around 60 before I ever learned the simple pleasure of a decent cigar.) =)
Now I understand Mark Twain, George Burns, Groucho Marx, Rush Limbaugh and even that Religious Writer Guy,, from about two centuries back, much more clearly. =)

I don't feel too compelled to learn about cigars, being a girl and all. :) I've taken a few puffs off them at parties way back when, but that's about it. I agree, however, about it never being too late to educate yourself and experience new things. That's a great attitude to have!

The deeper question I have to ask myself is why I read through the cigars thread, and the motorcycles thread. I've never even been on a motorcycle (my dad was a bit overprotective of his baby girl). Maybe I'm just trying to avoid the sounds of the My Little Pony cartoon that are creeping up from the basement. I honestly don't know how my husband can be down there with an 8-year old and that crap and manage to tune it out. Guys are good at tuning out stuff, aren't they? Like listening to their wives griping at them and such.

It's never to late to learn stuff. (Why, I was around 60 before I ever learned the simple pleasure of a decent cigar.) =)
Now I understand Mark Twain, George Burns, Groucho Marx, Rush Limbaugh and even that Religious Writer Guy,, from about two centuries back, much more clearly. =) (Charles Spurgeon?)

Here's the really interesting part: The dude who introduced me to the benefits (of online shopping (for cigars) used to work as a sous chef at some of the best restaurants in the country and indirectly hob-knobbed with some top celebrities of the Culinary Arts variety. It's about attention to detail and appreciation of excellence. Except it involves tobacco rather than cilantro. =)

Sorry . . . Cut the Rush Limbaugh and add some Ron White.is it ever too early to learn something?

I tell you, I do love cigars as of late and I'm hitting up WSKY lounge about once or twice a week, but I'm trying not to smoke too much because I don't want to get addicted. Doing things in moderation is not one of my stronger traits.

Ps, I order the sampler pack and it's on its way. Any suggestions on the best one to start with or just go ham?

PPS, I also bought a humidifier but ordered it after the cigar package. Luckily, if it doesn't arrive before the cigars, I can stow them with my neighbor. He's a good guy but don't tell anybody. He is actually the one who I smoked my first cigar with funny enough and father was born in Columbia so that's an added plus. :)

After many trial runs (and, using myself as a guinea pig, metaphorically) the best value seems to be (imo) The Backyard Boogie Mega-Sampler from C.I. 20 sticks . . . none of them bad. Maybe five of them approaching very good. Of course, I draw the line at <$9.00 for a cigar. (these come in between $2.50 and $3.00 and some would be worth paying $10.00> each for.)

The downside of all this is that I couldn't figure out a way to say all that without ending a sentence in a preposition. =) "for" IS a preposition . . . ain't it?

The best cigar I've experienced so far is a Sam Leccia White. (Maduro wrapper)
They seem to be getting much more difficult to locate.
I once enjoyed three out of a five pack from a sampler having given one away as a gift.
Over a three week period.

One still lurks in my Redneck Plastic Storage Humidor. =)
For a special occasion . . . Like, maybe Happy Saturday? =)
Perhaps about a year from now,
When the outside temperature and humidity
are at 70/70 . . ?
without a threat of tornadoes . . .
or earthquakes.

(Warning to Pluto of the Pandas: Don't start smoking cigars. They are bad for your health. At least your physical health. The jury is still out on how they minimize the mental health concerns of stuff like Sea Captains tipping over Cruise Ships and Co-Pilots crashing AirBuses into Alps.) =)

Did I say "Warning"? sorry . . . I mean to say: Advice.

I don't feel too compelled to learn about cigars, being a girl and all. :) I've taken a few puffs off them at parties way back when, but that's about it. I agree, however, about it never being too late to educate yourself and experience new things. That's a great attitude to have!

The deeper question I have to ask myself is why I read through the cigars thread, and the motorcycles thread. I've never even been on a motorcycle (my dad was a bit overprotective of his baby girl). Maybe I'm just trying to avoid the sounds of the My Little Pony cartoon that are creeping up from the basement. I honestly don't know how my husband can be down there with an 8-year old and that crap and manage to tune it out. Guys are good at tuning out stuff, aren't they? Like listening to their wives griping at them and such.

That is what I refer to as MetaCognition (even if "purists" of language might disagree): Why we think what we think. I appreciate your candor. And not just about cigars or the lack thereof. Didn't you once notice--and express--a well measured and completely understandable observation about The Feral Cats of Lake Hefner? (if not, I apologize in advance for misunderstanding or disremembering.)

Did I forget to say "Thank You"? (sorry . . . thank you)
(I smoke MY cigars either out in the garage or on the back patio depending upon how windy it is.) =)