Wow, that bad?
So you really can't believe everything you read. I found this from CA's Managing Editor,Gordon Mott:
"Gordon Mott -- New York, NY at 09:50:34 PM EST on July 22, 1997:
I couldn't tell you exactly how many new cigarmakers were at the show--maybe two dozen?--but it was definitely more than at any other previous RTDA. I haven't tried them all yet, so it wouldn't be fair to give you a "best of" list. But a couple that I enjoyed were the Lone Wolf cigars, made by Leon Jimenes in the Dominican Republic, and Hoja Cubana, made by Nick's Cigars in Miami. Some impressive new cigars from established makers were the Felipe II and St. George brands from Felipe Gregorio and the La Aurora Petit Belicoso, another cigar made by Leon Jimenes."
Now, I'm just ROTFLOL!
Thanks for the input.