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Slimboli Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 11:39 AM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
I received and email today ... that made me feel that what I, and many others here have been trying to accomplish on these forums ... is, and has been, all worthwhile ...

... and I thought I'd share it with you all.

Before posting this, I asked the permission of the sender ... and he reluctantly said it would be OK, as long as I 'edited' the specifics a little (so as not to offend anynone in particular) ... and that I respect his right to remain anonymous.

This is what he wrote, keeping in mind that I edited it ever so slightly to remove names, but keeping the integrity of what he said intact ...

_______________________________________________________

Hello Slim,

Sorry for the intrusion, but I just wanted to acknowledge your wisdom and straightforward approach to AF cigars, especially the high end AF's. High-end AF cigars are probably some of the best cigars around, and your insight on these cigars have made them much more pleasurable to me.

Secondly, you as well as some of the other senior members in the CB Forum, have helped to maintain and keep this forum organized, and to a high quality of 'class' ... with your knowledge and insight on cigars, etc.

As a member now for a couple of years, your approach, as well as some of the other senior members, has been very consistent. I thought about leaving this forum a couple of months ago, especially with an influx of "low-grade" threads and posts and vulgarity in the forum.

Please don't me wrong, there has been a good number of new folks who have come aboard that have added much to these forums ... and are much welcomed. I always welcome and am very grateful for any "free" knowledge and insights on cigars and the enjoyment thereof, as one of the finest pleasures in life is cigars.

Therefore, if I may, I would like to send you a small package as a token of my appreciation, for your presence in the forums. It's not much, but I just want to show my thanks.

See you in the forum!
Penguin13 Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 11:45 AM EST
Joined: 07-26-2002
Posts: 1,546
Very nice, but shouldn't this be on the Trades Board? J/K ;) Keep on slappin'

KC
Go Stars! Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 11:47 AM EST
Joined: 12-16-2002
Posts: 62
yeah Slim, I can get on that bandwagon! I'm 37, been puffin' for 1 year and appreciate kind advice, a little humor and none of the offensive tripe that can muck-up a board like some I've visited.

Thanks to all you cats! I know the average age here is much higher than on, say a movie-chat forum I was a part of...Thanks guys!

Slimboli Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 12:02 PM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
Go Stars! --- I think you will be surprised ... that many members of the CB forums are much yonger than you expected ... many just starting out on the cigar adventure.

... just a few of us are 'old farts' ... LOL!
RDC Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 12:13 PM EST
Joined: 01-21-2000
Posts: 5,874
Hey, I resemble that remark! :-)

BTW, Stars, Plano herf on 8-31

BTW_2, Slim da man in da know.

Q. What is the average burn time of a robusto?

Q. How many puffs does it take to burn a robusto down to ~1" in length.

Q. Can you drive a pick up truck down the freeway with a bed full of water?

LOL, take care all...

plabonte Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 12:25 PM EST
Joined: 09-11-2000
Posts: 2,131
A: 35 minutes
A: 86.5 puggs
A: If you do drive your pickup full of water while smoking a cigar with the back cab window open, water may splash in and wet your cigar which will materially alter the answers given above.
Slimboli Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 12:25 PM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
LOL @ RDC ...

... now I have to go find a Robusto, and do a little research ... ;^)

Hey ... I'm telling you all, that's really NOT me in that pick-up in the 'Picture Post' !!!
plabonte Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 12:26 PM EST
Joined: 09-11-2000
Posts: 2,131
yes that should be puffs and not puggs. We really don't care about those cute little dogs when it comes to smoking cigars.
johnfs Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 12:37 PM EST
Joined: 01-01-2003
Posts: 2,992
There has more bashing than I like. but I like this forum more than most.


Regardless of that I'm still going to stay away from the mints. J
Slimboli Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 12:43 PM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
I'll bet wbslngr, rleaverton, Magnafide, and i.am.steve would care to differ with you!

They all have Pug's, I believe, that are their cigar smoking buddies ... LOL!
wbslngr Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 1:11 PM EST
Joined: 08-27-2002
Posts: 748
Yeah my pug will go crazy everytime I open my humidor. I always let him smell it but that just doesn't seem to be enough.

but on the original note.

I have to agree. I have always wanted to smoke cigars. Took me 29 years to try them. BUT it would be worth it to start just to get to know some of the people on the board like Slim. These are great guys and he has helped me more times than I can count.

Thanks Slim
SteveS Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 1:14 PM EST
Joined: 01-13-2002
Posts: 8,751
My Akita has it figured out ... she knows that when I take a cigar from the humidor, that we're going outside ... she runs to the door before I can even get the humidor closed ...

But, I digress, which I suppose, is technically a thread-jack ... best we get back to Slim's letter of compliment and package of reward ...
Tobasco Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 1:14 PM EST
Joined: 02-08-2003
Posts: 2,809


Them are fighting words! Hehe...nobody picks on Roxy...our little pugster...

Mag
Mr.Mean Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 1:37 PM EST
Joined: 05-16-2001
Posts: 3,025
Ah the kickable pug. What a great practice dog. ;)
eleltea Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 1:44 PM EST
Joined: 03-03-2002
Posts: 4,562
Slim, thanks for letting everyone know you have a small package.I know I feel better about life now, knowing E-Chick is thinking "I wish I'd thought of that." ;o)
Slimboli Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 1:44 PM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
Ohhhhhhh, I get it ... that's why their faces are 'pushed in'?

Just kidding ... and feel free to 'thread-jack', if you wish ...

... this email and act of benevolence put me in a good mood today.
Slimboli Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 1:48 PM EST
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
LOL @ eleltea ... yep, you could be right.

My day was made brighter ... and you probably just ruined E-Chick's ... hehehe!
Lowman Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 2:35 PM EST
Joined: 12-03-2002
Posts: 6,982
Congrats Slim !! Nice words.

Low
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 2:49 PM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
I AM THE OLDESTEST FART IN THESE HERE PARTS.

i forgot the rest of what i was going to say.
usahog Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 2:56 PM EST
Joined: 12-06-1999
Posts: 22,691
Well I know I didn't send that email... I don't care for AF's that much... less they be Ashtons!!! LMAO!!

Good Post Slim!!!

Hog
arwings Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Jul 29 2003, 5:28 PM EST
Joined: 02-09-2003
Posts: 950
Personally, I've always thought Pugs got their uniquely shaped face because they are prone to always be chasing parked cars.............!
smithbw Offline
#22 Posted: Wed, Jul 30 2003, 10:31 AM EST
Joined: 09-01-2001
Posts: 2,444
Slimboli,

I echo the Eloquent remarks by the anonymous letter. I am grateful for your dedication to Cbid as the LOD. I Really Mean it!

Thank You!

Regards,


B

jd1 Offline
#23 Posted: Wed, Jul 30 2003, 11:36 AM EST
Joined: 02-14-2001
Posts: 3,118
^

what you all said!

congrats Slim!
octowings Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Jul 30 2003, 7:04 PM EST
Joined: 10-22-2002
Posts: 390
I don't get to the boards as much as some of you,
but I do know that Slim's one of the good ones!

BTW, I got my cats a play cigar with cat-nip in it.
They go bonkers for it. Wow, I don't think I've ever
typed bonkers before.

...octo
Deriffe Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2003, 3:08 AM EST
Joined: 06-30-2003
Posts: 522
I'll add my vote that slim is one of the good guys and this board is a great placed to come for some edumacation and some entertainment. I haven't seen NEARLY the amount of crap here that I have in one of the other boards I USED to frequent. This has always been a good board for me. Thanks to all who have patiently tried to help all of us.
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