So, I have been forced to write this little post to express my nOObism! So here goes...

Name is Matthew Janis but most people refer to me as MJ. Joined this forum to express my extreme disappointment in the way the ticketing process is handled for the Fest. My father and I have been trying for 3 years straight now to go to this, and every year it is the same thing. We get amped up the day of ticket sale, we call each other on the phone and act like giddy little school girls, and then eagerly wait till it's time. Then....POOF... within a blink of an eye, all the tickets are gone, much to our frustration and outrage.... in a matter of 15 seconds... Hell, that's faster than a Rolling Stones concert in Central Park!

But anyways! After hanging around for a couple days and seeing how great the people are around here, I have decided that I wasn't going to post the above information in the Cigarfest area. Granted, I am still a little angry with the whole thing, but whaddya gonna do??? Maybe next year, we will get the green light.

So a little about me:

Will be 36 on May 14th. Just started seriously herfing around 4 years ago. By day, I am an Architectural Designer in Delaware and have designed some fantastic buildings and homes along the Delaware coastline. By night, I play drums for a band called Balloon Knot that is just starting to plant it's roots here. During the summer months, you will most likely find my butt parked in the sand beside El Jeepo with a wonderfully delicious stick and a nice cold froathy I.P.A. or a Captain & Coke. Have a Pirate fetish (I guess you could call it) and will be getting married Septmeber 19th to an amazing wench! For those not in the know, that is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Have come across SEVERAL cigars that I enjoy, mostly from AJ. Basically the list consists of:

AJ Fernandez

Carlos Torano

Alec Bradley - Black Market and Tempus

La Gloria Cubana - Serie N

CORE

Partagas - Black and 1845

And a couple others I can't think of at the moment.

Really open to trying them all, when the wallet permits me to do so.

So that's me in a nutshell (hey, get me out of this nutshell)! If you would like to know anything else about me, please feel free to ask.

And now... I prepare for the onslaught from the rest of you azzhats!

Good herfing, gentlemen!

Hi.

Welcome!

nice to meet ya.

theres a list of things a n00b should or shouldnt do.

i would go n take a look at it. i didnt bother. thats why im still a n00b not noob.

hav a nice day.

nick

I feel the same way... F the rules!

You had me at fetish, and willing to try it all.....

Are you a Pastafarian?

Crap.... You know too much!

Welcome! Btw - not all cigar smokers are guys.

Congrats on the upcoming nuptuals. Tank and I have been married almost 24 years now. I'm the reverse of you.. birthday in September, and Anniversary in May. I admit to being a little bit older.

Is the wedding going to be a theme wedding?

I knew I was gonna cathc royal heck for the gentlemen part. My appologies, me lady! It is going to be a themed wedding. Right now we are looking to have it either on the Kalmer Nyckel, here in Lewes, or on the USS Constitution at Inner Harbor, Baltimore...

But I dread Baltimore. Loathe it with a passion!

Tank and I got married in a Bowling Alley. Since our first date was in one, it seemed appropriate.

Doesn't matter where... it's the why and who that are important.

I can only take credit for part of this, others have created portions of this but I share for your benefit...welcome!

Welcome to the nut farm!

A few things to remember:

If anyone asks you to choose between pancakes and waffles, remember it's ALWAYS pancakes or it could be waffles…who knows? Also, there is a big debate regarding cello on or off…cello on always!

If you misbehave, Trish will spank you.

FGM is NOT the only sane one here…but they are rare!

Wheelie is 5'11". Really! Honest!

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/612357/NEWBIES-INFO-PLEASE-READ-v-2-1-3 

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/626134/THINGS-TO-KNOW-IF-YOU-ARE-A-CIGAR-NOOB-REPOSTED-FROM-TRADES 

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/625484/NOOB-TRADE-THREAD-39 

http://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/626198/n00b-PIB  and start making small trades with your fellow NOOBS.

If you make it that far, you are well on your way to becoming a full-fledged azzhat! It will take time, but with perseverance, you can make it! Smoke’em if you got’em…they will make more!

Thanks for the advice, SMG. I have already taken part in the n00b trade. Sent mine to exprim8 today. And I have some coming my way, as well. Look forward to trading with you azzhats on a frequency.

Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, You forgot to tell the n00b to learn how to use the search feature. Type in "thonginator" and click "search" as enter doesn't work.

Bur...one of the links speaks to the issue BUT I'm not pointing him to it on ethical grounds. Mine, I wasn't sure what you had and hadn't been a part so I just included everything...welcome and enjoy!

Welcome to the Asylum.

Might I state that your introduction is in fine form and that rather than feel jilted...go anyways. There's a great bunch of posters here that hang out in the parking lot!

Who knows...you might find someone willing to give up a ticket if you're holding a sign saying "Can Haz Tikkets" or some other funny way of asking people for an extra ticket...I believe there's even a waiting list too.

If you're really serious about hanging here...get in on the Trades forum and pick up a vet. Busa is the "King" and will assist...FGM will to and if you ask nice he'll send you a link his poster. This will help you gain cred here. Accept no substitutes.

PS: How do you get a drummer off your porch?

Answer - Tip him for the pizza!

Grab your ankles and hold on tight, you in for a treat.

Welcome

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Avast! Another n00b!

Jesus H Christmas you must be from LSD with all that bitching you did. LOL!!!

I'm up in Newark, spends time at a place in Millsboro. Where you at in the 1st state?

There is a Nut auction currently in progress. Lift the eye patch and do a search.

Welcome n00b, NOW GO GET YER SHINE BOX!

Damn delarob... your good! I just built a house on the very outskirts of southern Georgetown in Zoar Estates on Route 30. I imagine you spend time in the Long Neck area. I just moved from there in August. I must throw in though, that I am a transplant, having moved from York, Pa. So THANKFULLY, I can only claim that I am LSD by choice and not birth LOL!