Well, a little while ago I jumped in and did a blind trade with Rick, it was kind of a rush job but I put together a selection of what I thought were my better smokes and got them off. He was headed out traveling and would get some back to me when he got home. No big deal, I'm in no hurry. Man am I glad I am patient!

This came back with interest. Like big time "vig". I've never had any of these, or knew they existed to be honest. Until recently I've never smoked a cigar with any real time on it. Let alone Cubans, I've had a couple "cubans" over the years, but you know how that goes. I know, I'm rambling, but I keep getting swatted hard by you guys. I'm still reeling from the last hit. But I'll get to the point.

Fortunately he included a list which I am eminently grateful for. Herein is the goodness. This is an incredible bunch of smokes.

Tatajue Black 2016, from the jar release NH
Liga Privada Dirty Rat 2015 (I've heard of those, never seen one)
Fuente 858 Sun Grown (black band) NH
Fuente 858 Rosado 2013 (red band) NH
Tatajue 7th Reserva 2016 NH

Then we get to the CC's. w:d/

Ramon Allones Superior 2017 NH
Juan Lopez #2 2016 NH
PSD #4 2016 NH
Le Hoyo de San Juan tubo 2017 NH

And then, then there is the "Coffin"!. That is an original My Father Reserve hand rolled by Pepin Garcia himself in 2009! =p~

I'm almost afraid to smoke that one! 😰 That is getting set aside for a very special occasion.

Wow. Simply wow! Thanks Rick. Very very generous of you and it's greatly appreciated, and will be enjoyed. 🇨🇮

Vince

Smoke them in good health. They’ll make more.

=d>

Very nice hit deadeyedick! OMG

Damn, Rick!

Gunner's going to be spoiled....

good luck enjoying anything from Altadis, General...or even anything from cbid any more, USNG

Beautiful selections, Rick

I know. This is the damnedest bunch of generous folks I've ever met. I've smoked more good cigars in the last couple months than I have in my whole life.
🇨🇮

DAMN NICE!! You sure y'all not trading favors??

Yes they are. Flat out amazing.

Not so far as you know! 😰

Alledgedly. LOL. 😳

Beautiful

Nice

=d>

Very nice selection some really good smokes there

Great job DED

Yeehaw! 😮

Awesome blind(sided) trade! 🐴

All the “old-timers” knew this was a set up for a nOOb so they sat back and waited...I’d say the entertainment factor is 11 on a scale of 10. 👍

we may fight, but magic happens here.
You got set up by one of the giving-est guys on board.

he's right, smoke 'em...they'll roll more!

Beats the hell out of DisneyWorld for sure. w:d/



LOL. That is the one thing I never stopped to consider, but I'm thinking you're right.

I'll take that kind of ambush any day of the week, and love it! 🇨🇮

As realization sets in. 🤦

I've got to tell you;

A. I'm glad I'm the one that bit, and
B. I honestly think my entertainment level is going to exceed 11 with this package. :-"

1st class hit by a classy BOTL

Indeed.

Iffin’ DED is ever in your neck of the woods, you better invite him to have some pizza 🍕 at your house!

That is a danged fine idea. And one I am absolutely open too. If any of you guys are going to be in the Quad Cities area or Illinois/Iowa, give me some warning and we'll set something up. 🇨🇮

Amen brother, amen.