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Last post 23 years ago by rookie139. 6 replies replies.
My pride and joy!
rookie139 Offline
#1 Posted:
Joined: 03-02-2000
Posts: 2,149
I LOVE CAO's L'Aniversaire line a LOT!...When I went to the Chicago Big Smoke last year, the President and founder of CAO, Cano A. Ozgener, was there giving out samples of his new (at the time) Cameroon..I got to meet him and he seemed like a class act..He even cut and lit my Cameroon for me and asked me what I thought of it..He then asked me if I want a box (empty..sniff sniff) to take home and asked if he can autograph it!..Naturally, I was thrilled!..So here's the box, my pride and joy...I'm sure I wasn't the only person to get one, but who cares?!..This one's mine!..On a slight sidenote, Later at the end of the event I walked by his display and Mr. Ozgener was still smiling and really seemed to be having a great time talking with his customers...I was impressed by his demeanor throughout the night with myself and others..Carlos Fuente was the same way, very cordial and courteous with his fans..I obviously don't expect them to act like jerks since they're selling a product, but nonetheless, I was still impressed with their obvious love of cigars!
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hegemonic Offline
#2 Posted:
Joined: 01-17-2000
Posts: 1,294
Hey rookie, do you have a certificate of authenticity for that box? ;) That's a cool story and a nice centerpiece for your display cabinet (or your future display cabinet). You made me LOL with that "I obviously don't expect them to act like jerks since they're selling a product.." too funny! :)
rookie139 Offline
#3 Posted:
Joined: 03-02-2000
Posts: 2,149
Nope...signed in front of me...I wouldn't sell it (along with my signed tote bag) for anything anyway, so it doesnt matter :)
usahog Offline
#4 Posted:
Joined: 12-06-1999
Posts: 22,691
Hey Rookie, Nice Box B!tch LOLOL JK
thats cool I will someday make these Big Smokes also...
Laterzzzzzzz
Hog
rookie139 Offline
#5 Posted:
Joined: 03-02-2000
Posts: 2,149
You're not taking a little roadtrip to Chicago in April or even Cleveland in January?....We're going to the Cleveland Big Smoke in January...If you come up to Chicago and meet us, you can hitch a ride to Cleveland with us (Myself, Jack, and his friend Kevin)...Plus (a big bonus!) we can smoke in the guy's car!..We're gonna put a well-stocked humidor in the backseat and swap drivers occasionally...Only a five hour trip!!...C'mon Russ...Whattyasay!!?..Its gonna be a blast!
BrentM01 Offline
#6 Posted:
Joined: 05-30-2000
Posts: 343
Funny, that's what my wife got me for our anniversary . The box wasn't signed but man, the smokes were pure heaven. Hey, have you tried their new line of eXtreme cigars? I've only had one (it was awesome, truly) but a 5-pack of Churchills are coming my way in a few days from C-Bid. Wish I could afford a box......Brent
rookie139 Offline
#7 Posted:
Joined: 03-02-2000
Posts: 2,149
Brent, I bought a box of eXtremes about two weeks ago and am attempting to age them a bit...They are incredibly good!
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