Greetings from Los Angeles

[erjaq]

Hey guys, I'm Eric from LA, 42, just started smoking cigars a few months ago. My chef buddy would often offer me one, and I didn't really know how to appreciate them until one day it clicked, and I have since become quickly hooked. I'm amazed at the amount of info out there, and I have a ton to learn. This seems like the right place to do it. So far I've really enjoyed La Flor Dominicana Ligero, Flor de las Antillas, Viaje Platino, Oliva Serie V, Camacho Triple Maduro, Bolivar -- definitely in the medium-strength and up category. Like a complete noob I just bought one of those Gurkha 10-packs that'll probably sit around -- the first 2 I tried were terrible.

Anyway, looking forward to learning from and sharing with you.

 

[SDShark]

Welcome to the slippery slope, Eric! :waving:

 

[Sizzle310]

LA here too! welcome. Let me know if you're looking for some good B&Ms in the area. I know a few cool spots!

 

[Kantucky]

Welcome from frozen KY

 

[erjaq]

Thanks, guys! Sizzle310 -- definitely interested in your tips. I'm on the east side near SouthPas. -- guessing that 310 means you're on the west side...

 

[Clint]

Welcome!
Where in LA are you?

 

[erjaq]

Thanks! I'm in Eagle Rock/Highland Park. I can see the 134 fwy as I'm typing this, if that gives you any indication.

 

[Clint]

Gotcha...I think there is some rock near there that resembles an eagle, but not sure...

I am in the San Fernando Valley...LMK if you're ever in the area and we can burn a few cigars

 

[erjaq]

You bet! And same to you. If my deck were 10 feet longer I might be able to see that rock, too.

 

[cgraunke]

:welcome: from MN!

 

[Rupe]

Hi Eric!

:welcome: from Minnesota :waving:

 

[erjaq]

Thanks, guys. I'm actually from MN originally, although I haven't lived there since the '80s. Hope the winter is being gentle.

 

[Smoqman]

Hey brother, welcome! I'm originally from Minneapolis, but then lived in the LA area for a while, and now I'm back in the Northwest metro of the Twin Cities. There's a great bunch of spectacular guys here, and once again welcome!

 

[JayJay]

:welcome: from NJ!

 

[UpInSmoke]

Welcome to BOTL

 

[mcroom]

Hello Eric and :welcome: from TN. We are glad to have you join us. Enjoy!

 

[wantacigar]

Greetings from Long Island, NY

 

[Sizzle310]

Thanks, guys! Sizzle310 -- definitely interested in your tips. I'm on the east side near SouthPas. -- guessing that 310 means you're on the west side...

Im in the 818 now actually. South Pass is great. I haven't been to any b&ms there though but theres two here that would be worth the trip!

 

[sean]

I grew up in the 818... Would have graduated from Chatsworth High if the family hadn't traded the 818 for the 619.

 

[Sizzle310]

I grew up in the 818... Would have graduated from Chatsworth High if the family hadn't traded the 818 for the 619.

Hahaha no way. I know chatsworth very well. I used to play baseball. Lot of good ball players out of chatsworth.