Hello Brothers; San Diego

[benM]

Hi All,
I've been lurking for a while now and think it's a good time to introduce myself.
I have enjoyed cigars over the years, but they were reserved for special occasions. Quite frankly I didn't know a good gar from a bad one.
Recently I went to a local B&M and had myself a New World and became hooked!
After lots of research, I decided with a 400ct humidor. I'm slowly picking up sticks here and there. I'm gravitating towards more full bodied smokes although I have very limited experience with different makers and types of cigars. I can say I enjoy maduro and habano wrappers. My favorite so far is the illusione 888. That's a damn good cigar!
I'm here to soak up all the knowledge you impart! So this is my official introduction! Hello brothers!

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

Welcome from Texas. I'm sure you'll meet the Southern California crew shortly.

 

[Angry Bill]

Welcome to the madness from So Cal.

Take the time to read the attached thread and link. It explains who we are, our history, rules and other helpful info.
http://www.botl.org/threads/to-all-the-new-guys-please-read.75016/

 

[jonesry09]

Welcome. Hope you enjoy your time here!!

 

[jwintosh]

Howdy and welcome! Whereabouts in San Diego are you?

 

[samb]

Welcome.

 

[benM]

Thank you all for the greetings! I look forward to gaining insight and recommendations as to what I should try.

Howdy and welcome! Whereabouts in San Diego are you?

Hi jwintosh; I live in the clairemont area.

 

[Iholmes]

Welcome to the site Ben, from another San Diego brother. There are quite a few of us around here... like the notorious @jwintosh

 

[sdbassman]

Welcome Ben.

 

[knw247]

Welcome from Redlands ca

 

[ZippoGeek]

Greetings from Buffalo!

 

[sean]

Welcome from La Mesa!

 

[jwintosh]

la mesa. that's code talk for So Cal! there's a couple nice shops in the Clairemont area!

 

[Tennessee Dave]

Welcome from Eastern Tennessee

 

[sirhchris]

howzit brah! from Hawaii.

 

[benM]

Thank you all! Looks like there's a great SoCal group! Man it feels good to be off work!
Enjoying a monte. I can say, I definitely enjoy a more robust cigar than this. Very mellow.
This came with a purchase of monte/r&j samplers.
As of now I'm just trying to smoke a variety of cigars to figure out my preference. This is another to scratch off that list.

Cheers!

 

[benM]

Welp. Not too good. Good thing I bought a whole box

 

[sdbassman]

View attachment 71720 Welp. Not too good. Good thing I bought a whole box

Is that a te amo?

 

[benM]

Is that a te amo?

Yes sir

 

[sdbassman]

Wow that brings back some memories, thanks!