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CanyonDVM Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 8:54 AM EST
Joined: 10-26-2002
Posts: 259
Have enjoyed reading this board but haven't really participated yet. I'm a fairly new 'gar guy, been enjoying them about a year, and a small animal vet in the Texas Panhandle. Working on the last few hours of a 36 hour shift, overnight in an emergency clinic where you can nap some. My staff kindly left me a decent lunch which I chose to have a double espresso and a HDM Presando Oscuros. Great day outside and now I'm tuned up! I like all the Fuente Hemingway's, Onyx Baso Madero's and the Panza double madero's. What else should I try?
iquester Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 9:16 AM EST
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Oh lots!

Anything Bucanero
Anything Perdomo
Cusano Xclusivo
Gurkha
Padron Anniversary

For a milder smoke
Anything El Rey del Mundo
Anything CAO natural
(I'm partial to the L'Anniversaire Belicoso)

And most any
Patagas, H. Upmann, Punch, Hoyo de Monterey

For starts....

Mike Gardner
SteveS Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 9:33 AM EST
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Best advise I eve got was from an old-timer when I first began smoking cigars (long enough ago that now many consider ME an old-timer) ...

Try 'em all ... try a LOT of different cigars ... but, remember what you like and what you don't ... then, smoke the ones you like ...

Simple advise, but don't overlook the remembering part .. given the # of brands, varieties and sizes on the market, that's easier said than done ...
Danno114 Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 10:03 AM EST
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Welcome Canyon. Try the 5 packs- good way to sample new smokes without buying a whole box.

Does everyone in Texas smoke cigars?
Danno114 Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 10:04 AM EST
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Listen to SteveS- he knows what he's talking about
defcon Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 10:27 AM EST
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yeah when the alzhimers isn't kickin in and he still remembers his name steve really knows what he is talking about (sometimes) lol
xibbumbero Offline
#7 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 11:03 AM EST
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I might also add. If you find a cigar you like early on,don't buy a box until your tastes have had a chance to settle down. Usually after a couple of years. The reason I say this,is your taste will constantly change and usually towards stronger cigars. This way you won't be stuck with boxes of cigars that are too mild for your taste. Also,after you refine your taste,you can find the medium strength cigars with complex flavors your palate will appreciate. X
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#8 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 11:11 AM EST
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CanyonDVM

i hope the small animal vet in the Texas Panhandle is enjoying you also.
RZiems Offline
#9 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 11:29 AM EST
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I found something in my local shop that I have not seen on CBID yet. It is Zino Grand Brazil. It comes in a black foil wrapper. Not over-bearing, but strong enough peppery taste to carry a nice flavor. Anyone else try these. I understand that Zino is a Davidoff brand. I guess it is the knock-off type.

Anyway, I have found them to be a nice smoke.

Any CAO is a good call too.
eleltea Offline
#10 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 12:53 PM EST
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I am impressed with what X said. I would have wanted a fee for advice that good. 100% correct. Happy hunting!
CJBully Offline
#11 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 2:41 PM EST
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Welcome Doc!

I like the Bucs and Oliva "O"'s

and Steve, the old timer wasn't Alley Oop was it?
Tobasco Offline
#12 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 3:41 PM EST
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If you want a medium strength cigar that is a great value, I suggest The Mayorga Maduros. Very good consistantly. Priced right at no more than $10 for a 5-pack. I like all the shapes & sizes Ive tried.

If you want a more premium cigar I suggest trying CAO's Annaversaries or Padron's Annaversarios.

Just like others have said,try different brands. When I started I kept every band & wrote inside how it was so I wouldnt forget. Then buy the ones you liked best.

Welcome. Mag
Slimboli Offline
#13 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 3:50 PM EST
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ROTFLMAO @ Rick!!!

I had to read the Doc's post again to figure out what you meant ... but now I know why captainfudgie regards you as his favorite comedian ...
rayder1 Offline
#14 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 6:06 PM EST
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Just got it too. LMAO.
Welcmome Canyon. What X said and what Steve said.

I have found my tastes migrating toward stronger cigars. I still like Macs for a lighter smoke. But from this site I was convinced to try Maduros and some stronger brands. 5 packs are the way to go.

I have yet to plunk down the $$ for a whole box. I have gone in with friends for a box. Thats not a bad alternative either. Then you haggle over who gets to keep the box.
justforfun Offline
#15 Posted: Sat, Dec 14 2002, 8:21 PM EST
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A saying from the 60's should be coming to mind right about now? You've got to try everything, at least once in life, including available cigars. I concur with other posters, if you find one you like stick with em. If some are awful, forget em. Kind of like wives, husbands, and lovers.
RknRmnd Offline
#16 Posted: Sun, Dec 15 2002, 4:42 PM EST
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"X" That is some of the best advice I've seen. Quite profaound and helpful if you have been there and done that like most of us...lol Bet I still have several and would rather buy something than smoke the ones I already have.
RJ
rockjr6 Offline
#17 Posted: Sun, Dec 15 2002, 4:49 PM EST
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you should try a Lonewolf. LOL
jazzman Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Dec 16 2002, 4:45 AM EST
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A 15 pack of Bad Frogs is opening today...
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, Dec 16 2002, 7:16 AM EST
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jazzman

thanks, i'm almost out of them.
CanyonDVM Offline
#20 Posted: Mon, Dec 16 2002, 9:57 AM EST
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Rick LSHIC. although I can think of a few small animals vets that I like.....oh well, beter drop that thought before my wife looks over my shoulder. Greatly appreciate the advice. Have bought several 5 packs and am making a coolerdor for more storage. Had a CAO L'Anniversaire Toro Cameroon last night and really enjoyed. Guess I'm getting hooked. Starting to design for a remodel of my office and told the architect I wanted to be able to have a cigar in my office without smelling it in the rest of the clinic./
THL Offline
#21 Posted: Mon, Dec 16 2002, 10:11 AM EST
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Ask Rick for a coupla his cigars. Your office will smell just like the rest of your clinic.
Charlie Offline
#22 Posted: Mon, Dec 16 2002, 10:12 AM EST
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Jazz, I see they have a box of Red Heads on the bid board!!! Do they go with Bad Frogs???

Canyon, Macanudo and Don Diego are about as good a mild cigar as you will find.

Note: not anything Partagas, the Blacks will knock you into the next county!!@!! They are bold, strong and great!

Charlie
cliffie3d Offline
#23 Posted: Mon, Dec 16 2002, 12:15 PM EST
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Welcome, Canyon! Hey, I'm here in Lubbock. I grew up in Amarillo! You ever make it in to the Hub City? Every once-in-a-great-while the local shop holds a smoke night for us fanatics. You should give them a call and get on their mailing list. They've got two shops - one on 19th and one in the mall. Let me know if you're ever headed this way and I'll pull together a few like-minded guys.
cayman2b Offline
#24 Posted: Mon, Dec 16 2002, 1:28 PM EST
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welcome Canyon !

I would expect you would be an expert in "Dog" Rockets
like Rick! he,he..

(Rick- love ya man! hint,, try Coticas for decent cheap smokes.. get boxes for less than $8.00 [dont tell]
CanyonDVM Offline
#25 Posted: Tue, Dec 17 2002, 9:28 AM EST
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Cliff, get to Lubbock rarely but when I do I'll e-mail. The Smoke Shop in Amarillo occasionally has cigar and dinner nights. I'll let you know.
cliffie3d Offline
#26 Posted: Tue, Dec 17 2002, 11:50 AM EST
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Yes! Please let me know. I know a couple of guys that have driven in for that event but they weren't sure if it still took place. Maybe Tommy doesn't want them back! That's a good shop - that's where I bought my first ever premium cigar.
CanyonDVM Offline
#27 Posted: Tue, Dec 17 2002, 6:44 PM EST
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Tommy is one of a kind. He knows the Fuente family and cal Carlo Jr "Jr" Probably not many people around that get away with that. My e-mail is [email protected]. If anything occurs in Lubbock that's worth the trip let me know.

Rob Balinger
cliffie3d Offline
#28 Posted: Wed, Dec 18 2002, 4:19 AM EST
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Sure! Likewise, please let me know when something's happening up North with Tommy, or maybe Cowan's... cliff1 at nts-online dot net.
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