Hey BOTL/SOTL, after lurking on the forum pages for about a month I thought it was time time to introduce myself. I live in the Houston, TX area and have been enjoying cigars and bidding for only about 6 months.

Initially I went crazy with the bidding and won too many auctions with no real direction. I am looking for a couple of FOGs that would be willing to be sounding boards for any questions I might have about the world of the leaf.

If a couple of reputable FOGs agree to assist me (really, only my wife thinks I am untrainable)I would insist on sending a small token of thanks in advance.

Thanks for your time,

Charles

welcome.

ummmmm....I mean....

Hello, My name is Andytv.

Pull my finger.

andytv at masonsonline dot net

.....but I am full of crap.

..and a little drunk.

castlewa at yahoo

Mark

welcome, and what them 2 said. if ya need a 3rd,

lladewig at centurytel dot net

We've got a big group of guys that regularly get together in the Houston area. There's a big herf at a local shop (can't mention here) next Sat Jan 14th.

Email me for details as well as any questions I might be able to help out with

wer At rice

DoT edu

If andytv and castlewa would be kind enough to send me your snailers I will get your packages out.

If you also send me yours blackfoot11 I will send something your way when you least expect it.

My email address is betadawg.md at netzero dot net

Thanks again,

Charles

P.S. Sorry andytv, but I haven't drank enough to pull your finger.

Barry

and a word of advice, no matter HOW drunk you get, never (and i mean NEVER) pull andy's finger. many times more than just gas squirts out!

welcome to the madness!

Just think of it as a teaching exercise-you can advise me if I am properly packing the cigars for mailing. This way I won't embarrass myself when I do my first trade.

Charles