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HarleyDave Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 6:13 AM EST
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I've been a member here for the last month and this is my first post. I've really enjoyed learning from you all. I still have quite a few questions and I'd appreciate any help. Living in Jersey(I've heard all the jokes) smoking outside is not my idea of pleasure during the winter but when I smoke indoors, the stale cigar odors can get overwelming. Any suggestions on how to get rid of that stale smell?

Also wanted some opinions on a few supre premium cigars I've noticed. The Padron Millenium and the CAO Millenium. I love the PAMs and PANs. Any opinions?

Finally, and sorry for the long post, does anyone have any experience with importing the forbidden fruit or know of any web dealers that can be trusted? Any info would be greatly appreciated. My email is HarleyDave(at)yahoo(dot)com.
Lowman Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 6:24 AM EST
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HD,
I live in Jersey too... Outside Newark.

Ques. 1) I don't smoke in the house... Can't help ya..

Ques. 2) I have not yet tried Padron or CAO Millenium... Can't help ya...

Ques. 3) Maybe I can help ya... email me at lowman665 (TA) yahoo (TOD) com

Low
Lowman Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 6:25 AM EST
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Oh, BTW... What exit ??? hahaha
jd1 Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 6:30 AM EST
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Welcome HarleyDave!

As for the inside stale smoke, there are products like Smoker Cloaker or something like that and Sharper Image sells an awesome ionized system. I have two of the latter because of household allergies and they are better than any Hepa system we used (and thrown out after a few years and spending $$$ on filters) and the latter doesn't have filters, just rods you wipe off.

As for ISOMs, many people have been successful getting these and I've been lucky enough to be the recipient of many generous traders for these. I'll send you several links I have that others have used.
bildo Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 6:33 AM EST
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welcome dave,
I usually put a fan in the window when I smoke in the house. I find that this clears out most of the smoke. But it's pretty much dependant on which way the wind is blowing. Days where the wind is blowing away from the window or there's a cross wind that sucks the air out of the room are much better for smoking. I also put a couple of drier sheets on the back of the fan when I'm done. It sound kinda wierd but in about ten minutes the whole room will be smelling like laundry. Masks the smoke smell pretty well. Also might want to try some scented candles.
THL Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 6:43 AM EST
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Pot smoke and cat piss work for me.
Charlie Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 7:12 AM EST
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Let's see:

I live in Southern California, so smoking outside is not a problem for me............It is a must or just the way it is done in my (ha ha) household.

Any C.A.O. is worth smoking, whoops, forgot about the flavored sticks (no I will not try them) cannot believe they did that....but all other CAO's are the best!

Smoke Oliva O Maduro for a real treat.

Forgot rest of questions, so welcome aboard.

Charlie
Robby Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 11:18 AM EST
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New Jersey, you must be very proud. It's the Garden State, right? And aptly named... When I'm driving up the Eastern seaboard, up 95. And I see that sign that says, "Welcome to New Jersey, The Garden State". I throw down the window, and hang my head out like a dog and just breath in that sweet garden air! Smells JUST like a flower garden.
Lowman Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 11:29 AM EST
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I'm Proud...

Jersey ain't that bad... Has a lot to offer:

Beaches : 1 hr. drive from me
New York City : 20 min ride
Atlantic City : 2 hr drive
Mountains : 1 hr drive (camping, fishing, skiing, etc.)
C-bid/CI : 1-1/2 hr drive :o)

It may not smell the best at places, but you gotta take the good with the bad...

Low

PS... We can still smoke in bars here...
RDC Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 11:43 AM EST
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Welcome!!!!!!!!!!
email sent.
HarleyDave Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 12:14 PM EST
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RDC. Being the pinhead I am, I put the wrong email address on here. It should be HarleyDave3565 at yahoo dot com. My apoligies

Hey Low, how did you email me when I supplied the wrong email address. Do you have special psycho, I mean Psychic, powers?

So Robby, what lovely state are you from?
E-Chick Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 12:23 PM EST
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[threadjack - someone had to do it]

Hey Lowman:

Mountains: 1 hour
Desert: 2 hours
Beach: 5-10 mins - depends on traffic lights
LA: 1 1/2 hours
Vegas baby: 4 hours
Mexico: 45 mins - not that I go

Why don't we spread our time between the two?

PS. I've lived in San Diego ALL of my life so I have absolutely NO idea what snow is...hahahahaha...winters we'll stay here in Encinitas...

[thread-**** - someone had to say that too!]

Welcome HD...now hang on and you'll most definitely enjoy the ride!
xaigoxx Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 1:15 PM EST
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Dave,

To get that stale smell... get extra strength FeBreeze.
It works wonders. Now for carpeting, get the scented or nonscented Carpet Baking soda. Its the one you vacuum up after an hour or so in the carpet.

Lawrence
Robby Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 1:25 PM EST
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The great state of Georgia! Originally from Virginia which is pretty close to you. Just yanking yer chain :-) I love that, throw the window down, stick your head out, and smell that garden! line hehehe It smells like somebody's butt hole, but only in places. I'm sure there are nice parts of the state too.
sketcha Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 2:11 PM EST
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I live in Santa Cruz, CA but I spent a month with my uncle in Seagirt NJ when I was 16. This area is beautiful. I landed my first Barback job at the Brielle (sp) Yacht Club just S. of Seagirt in Brielle. The place had 2 levels and 5 bars, very cool.

E-Chick... It is my dream when my kids are grown to move to the N. SD Co. coast. I love it there. It's nice here but the water is just too damn cold.
Robby Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 5:24 PM EST
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THERE WAS SHRINKAGE!!!!!!!!!!!
sketcha Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 6:22 PM EST
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Is that a George Castanza ref. robby? Yeah the ocean temps on the surface of the Monterey Bay averages 55. It's all about the upwelling from the ultra deep Monterey submarine canyon. Surfing these conditions led local hero Jack Oneill to invent the wet suit. Freekin' cold!
ken9810 Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 9:20 PM EST
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HarleyDave,
E-mail me and I'll fix those questions and more.Got any parts for a W-R 45 Servicar?

myhandleatyahoodotcom
rayder1 Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 9:32 PM EST
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Welcome HarleyDave.
I don't have many answers to the questions, but you will be well served by the group who answered up that they could.

Welcome to the board. Don't forget to send Steve a cigar!!
Tobasco Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 9:41 PM EST
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Welcome HarleyDave!

Mag
rayder1 Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Apr 17 2003, 9:44 PM EST
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Truthfully....from one who spent his life before marriage smoking in the house. You can mask but you can't hide.

A non smoker will pick up the smoke odor in a second. It gets into the walls, the paint, the material in the carper and furniture.

Funny, I though I did a great job at eliminating smoke from my bachelor pad until I moved with my wife and we combined out furniture. I quit smoking all togther for a year. And I could still get stale smoke smell from the couch and cushions.

Smokers, even occasional smokers are desensitized (sp?) to the smell , to some degree or another.

I smoke outside...and actually prefer it. I have grown to dislike the scent of stale smoke on me, the furniture or anywhere. IF I can't smoke outside when I am at home...then I don't smoke.

BigJim3793 Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 1:17 AM EST
Joined: 09-29-2002
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Hi everyone,
I am new here also,and just had my first "winning bid".
So I thought i get my feet wet here as well.
I might even try a trade and bust my cherry there also.
My humi is humble but has a few Romeo&Julietas from a small isle south of miami, so it's a happy humi.
AZ-Ron Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 3:45 AM EST
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Ok here is my hometown stats...
Mountains.. 1hr (depends on the day)
Lakes.. 30 min (depends on the day)
Desert... 18 sec. (walk out front door) mostly homes and asphalt now.
Beach... huh? thats sand and water right... ok got it... just ordered a load of sand to be dumped next to pool.
Downtown phoenix.... too damn close
115 degree heat... 3 months
C-Bid 38 hrs. 18 min. (depends on lights)
AZ-Ron Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 3:46 AM EST
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oh yeah... welcome Dave
Lowman Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 4:33 AM EST
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Hey Harley,

To answer your question above... You emailed me first and I just responded... Doh !! :o)

Low
HarleyDave Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 6:18 AM EST
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Thank to all for the welcomes and the info.

Low you're correct. I think I'll just crawl back into my hole until my brain fully develops. :-D
THL Offline
#27 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 6:31 AM EST
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E-Chick..... Encinitas, eh? I was there in October and stayed at the Country Inn over by Rt5. Our 1st California meal was in Encinitas down ther on the main drag(101?). Butternut squash tamales while a flute and guitar duo played Black Sabbath, The Carpenters, and Vivaldi.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 6:49 AM EST
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red bank, new jersey, class of 50.

isoms available RICKAMAVEN at aol dot COM
HarleyDave Offline
#29 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 7:11 AM EST
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Hey Rick,

Tried to send you an email but it was rejected. My email is HarleyDave3565 at yahoo dot com.
E-Chick Offline
#30 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 1:18 PM EST
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THL, Sounds like you went to Ki's overlooking the ocean in Cardiff or Amici in Encinitas. All of these little beach towns run together here...

I know the inn...pass by it occassionally but have never stayed there. Was it nice? Some place that you'd recommend to others? Or fughetaboutit?

Encinitas doesn't have many hotels...just a few motels, inns and B&B's...

I hope the weather was pleasant then...LMK if you come back, will you?

SORRY for the additional thread jack!
Robby Offline
#31 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 1:31 PM EST
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mmmmmmm encinitas....
jgjam Offline
#32 Posted: Fri, Apr 18 2003, 4:29 PM EST
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Welcome HarleyDave... not sure how we got off on how far everything is from where we live but here goes my best guesses...

Mountains: 10 hours
Desert: 30 hours
Beach: 48 hours
LA: 48 hours
Vegas baby: 44 hours
New York City : 48 hours
Atlantic City : 48 hours
C-bid/CI : 44 hours
Mexico: 15 hours

Damn... I just realized that I live in the middle of nowhere!!

John
THL Offline
#33 Posted: Sat, Apr 19 2003, 10:06 AM EST
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E-Chick...the restaurant was definitely in Encinitas. There are 4 or 5 of them side by side with a nice Italian place on the corner; right by the intersection where the big electric "Encinitas" sign is. The Country Inn is a chain hotel. It's ok, but nothing special. The weather was great and we did all the usual tourist stuff, Old Town, Sea World; etc. It seemed a wonderful place to live as long as you can avoid I-5 at rush hours.
E-Chick Offline
#34 Posted: Sat, Apr 19 2003, 2:37 PM EST
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AMEN brother!

I avoid the I-5 like the plague! And rarely venture to the Big San Diego unless I have to...I LOVE my town!
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#35 Posted: Sun, Apr 20 2003, 5:03 AM EST
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HarleyDave

i just sent you an email.
rick
HarleyDave Offline
#36 Posted: Sun, Apr 20 2003, 7:30 AM EST
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Rick,

Got you message. Email on the way and thanks.
Spiny Norman Offline
#37 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 3:06 PM EST
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Welcome aboard Harley!

(Man, go on vacation for a week and look how far behind I get welcoming newbies!)
wer Offline
#38 Posted: Tue, Apr 22 2003, 3:21 PM EST
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opps, i missed you too. Welcome HD!
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