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Mike's Christmas present...
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E-Chick Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Dec 25 2002, 5:52 PM EST
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I unfortunately had to shop at the last minute...but think that I did a good job! Thankfully, he is now on the cigar train!

We're making a "RICKAMAVEN SPECIAL SWEATER'DOR"...it better work!

There were several guys in the cigar shop while I picked these babies out...one of them, no, 2 of them said, "could you talk to my wife? She HATES cigars"!


I just laughed! Poor guys...probably got a tie or something...

Can you name all of these? I lost the band to one during the wrapping process and can't remember what it is...oh well!

Hope your Christmas holiday was full of grand aromas from premium 'gars...

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Lowman Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 3:59 AM EST
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Nice selection E-Chick. You must have dropped a good buck on those baby's. My wife doesn't like to buy me cigars for gifts... but she does. :o)
Got a CAO 65th anniversary, Ashton VSG and a Carlos Torano sampler with a Signature, Exodus, Exodus Silver, Lim Reserve and a regular one in it.
She works part time in a store that has a humidor, but doesn't get a discount. :o(

Enjoy!!
DrMaddVibe Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 5:19 AM EST
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If you've had a Leon Maduro, then you know that it's a well made, premium smoke. The "Sumo" is a kicked up a notch cigar that is great with any adult libation!

E, let me know how that Bohemian Revolution is. It has my curosity piqued!

The rest of the picture reads like a "Greatest Hits". I'm drooling. I noticed no Bucanero's in there though. What gives? If you like the PAM then the Bucanero is above it as far as taste.

Fire it up.
Charlie Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 6:11 AM EST
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Marla, you done good by the man!!!

Charlie
TomRep Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 6:13 AM EST
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So if we name them all, do we get one of these packages too?! Nice package E-chick. He should enjoy them.
Tom
Tobasco Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 6:52 AM EST
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E-Chick, Nice gift! What a Lucky Guy!

Mag
rayder1 Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 8:07 AM EST
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E-chick....you want to talk to my wife?

LOL
E-Chick Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 8:38 AM EST
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Well, I wasn't sure if I should by a box of 'something' or handpick a variety...

I thought Mike should be able to try some bolder cigars and see what his tastes are...even chose a milder acid (is that an oxymoron?) for us to share and a C.A.O. for me, winky-wink!

By the time I threw in a Xicar cutter, and of course paying California prices...it was well over, well, let's just say it wasn't inexpensive...sure wish I'd have bid on them at Cbid and hoarded them for Christmas! I know better now!

What do those Xicar's usually go for? It's a nice black one, but not as nice as the rosewood (which I now wish I'd bought)...the store price was $59 on sale for $49. He 'gave' it to me for $39. Don't know if that is a steal or a regular price...

Anyway, thought you guys might appreciate the selection!

I'll let you know about the Revolution...and as for the Bucs...my bad, it must have just slipped my mind. I don't even know how much each individual cigar was, I just picked them out until I thought I had a good selection...AND it was late in the day on Christmas eve!
DrMaddVibe Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 8:55 AM EST
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Decent price on the cutter E. I've seen them go lower here, but the shop didn't gouge you either.
Slimboli Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 9:02 AM EST
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Live and Learn on the Xikar cutter, depending on which model you got him.

The XI2 sells at CI for $29.95, and a 2-pack is going for $49.95 ...

... but, you still got a good deal!
redneck1 Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 9:05 AM EST
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E.. Sounds like you did well on the Xikar. I've heard the Rosewood coverstocks have a tendancy to break. So if the black one you purchased has an anodized aluminum cover then you did well.

My wife bought me an Italian leather 3 cigar pocket pouch with cutter...

Slimboli Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 9:14 AM EST
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I've heard that Kurt corrected the problem with the 'Redwood' ones (never has been a Rosewood one made) ... the fist batch made had the problem with how the wood was attached.

Anyway ... with a lifetime guarantee, if they do have a problem, just return it for a brand new one! E-Chick, make sure you register it ... and you will get a really neat leather pouch that he can keep it in.

I've never had a problem yet with the one Rookie sent me ... :^)
E-Chick Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 9:27 AM EST
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Thanks for the Xicar advice...

I'm not really sure WHICH model it is...the box is green with an X and an I on it...I'll put the pic on the pic post...help me out here.
E-Chick Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 9:38 AM EST
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Realized that Xicar is spelled Xikar...
E-Chick Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 9:49 AM EST
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Just found the Xikar website...

He has the Xi cutter...MSRP of $59.00...(the MSRP of the Xi2 is $39) so, unless I could have won a bid here at less than $39.00 (incl/s&h), I did get a good deal...

Now the CIGAR prices are another issue!
rookie139 Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 10:52 AM EST
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Very nice selection!...I especially like the Cohiba XV, Padron Anny, and the VSG!
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#17 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 2:15 PM EST
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Yes E, a VERY NICE Selection!!!

And the Acid 1 is an excellent choice. Nice, sweet and mellow.

If he doesn't find SOMETHING in there he likes, I don't think you will ever find something.

Happy Holidays!
CulleyJC52 Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 5:27 PM EST
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E-Chick,

Can I change my name to MIke???????????? and will you adopt???????????????????

Please?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????




E-Chick Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 5:47 PM EST
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:)

NO, but if you are ever headed this way...we can have a micro-mini herf?
CulleyJC52 Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 6:05 PM EST
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LOL, Lived many years in calif, loved Carlsbad, now freezing in Boston. Don't think I will make the Mini Herf
jjohnson28 Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 7:23 PM EST
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Very nice selection Marla!

JJ
tarheel4lyf Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Dec 26 2002, 10:50 PM EST
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Marla's got a "nice package"
CNCInc Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Dec 27 2002, 10:00 AM EST
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My wife is awesome, but she just doesn't understand my affection for cigars. No cigars under the tree for me this year, and I doubt there ever will be, but thats ok by me because half the fun of my cigar habbit is hunting for the deals. That being said, nice choice of cigars there, I'm sure Mike was very pleasantly suprised. Good job.

Chris


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#24 Posted: Fri, Dec 27 2002, 1:24 PM EST
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E!

You said a "micro-mini herf"
Is that a herf where YOU wear a Micro Mini!!!?

If so... I am SO THERE! And if I can't be I BETTER Get photos! >:->
E-Chick Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Dec 27 2002, 6:01 PM EST
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Jay, baby, you are welcome anytime that you can get leave from "the big sandlot" as Usahog put it...

As for the rest of the story...no micro mini's on this ol' heffer! That would be a site to behold!
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#26 Posted: Sat, Dec 28 2002, 9:26 AM EST
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"no micro mini's on this ol' heffer! That would be a site to behold!"

I agree with the second part... It would be a sight to behold (and even hold!)... But in a good way.

You KNOW you got it goin on E.

As for the first half of your statement... you are a LONG way from HEFFER-Dom.

:-P
justforfun Offline
#27 Posted: Sat, Dec 28 2002, 9:31 AM EST
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Excellent!!! Mike's a very, very lucky guy!!
eleltea Offline
#28 Posted: Sun, Dec 29 2002, 7:22 PM EST
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Good lookin' gars. Enjoy.
dhofer22 Offline
#29 Posted: Sun, Dec 29 2002, 10:20 PM EST
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Hey E,

I was back home for x-mas and was doing some last min. shoping at the mall and to my suprise a lady had a little stand at the mall selling your cigar box bags, they looked ok she didnt line the inside like you do yours but they looked good she was getting 40.00 dollars +

GIG'EM,

DAN

E-Chick Offline
#30 Posted: Mon, Dec 30 2002, 8:14 AM EST
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Dan...thanks for the info...

Pretty soon, they'll be EVERYWHERE!!!!
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#31 Posted: Mon, Dec 30 2002, 12:15 PM EST
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it took me a while to open this post and i approached it with trepidation. nice cigars.
E-Chick Offline
#32 Posted: Mon, Dec 30 2002, 3:45 PM EST
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Trepidation...a harsh drink that is agitated, not stirred...
E-Chick Offline
#33 Posted: Mon, Dec 30 2002, 3:46 PM EST
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Next time, lay off of the trepidation Rick...it's easier that way! LoL!
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