A really nice smoke -

[AZsteelman]

Ok, so I haven't been around much lately. Heck, I haven't gotten to smoke much either. Busy as hell, but lots of other stuff to keep me occupied!:togetherl

Anyway, I was traveling around AZ last week and stopped by the Grand Canyon on my way to Page, AZ. I decided to have a smoke in spite of the "no smoking" signs all over the place. I guess they are worried about fires or something...it's been a little dry around the state with no rain in 76 days so far!

I grabbed a bottle of water and a HdM Epi #2 and headed out to find the perfect spot. I finally found it and climbed over the edge and in an almost out of control slide, managed to stop a little ways down. I settled down on a ledge under the shade of a tree for a nice, relaxing smoke. Some of you may have heard that I tend to smoke slow, but this was sooo good that I didn't want it to end. I nubbed that cigar in a mere 1 hour 40 minutes! One of the best experiences with a cigar in a looong time!

Here are a couple of pics. One of the cigar, one of the view from my ledge.

Anyway, glad to be back...good to see all of you guys...

later,

 

[Trumpetchris]

sounds like a great smoking experience. thanks for sharing

 

[jwintosh]

what a view!! and the smoke looks pretty good too!!

 

[Broadway Joe]

That's awesome! I can't wait to make it out to AZ!

 

[Irritech]

This is one damn fine country we live in ain't it. Even with all the no smoking signs, no place I'd rather be. Very nice spot you chose there brother!:smile:

 

[CWS]

Great place to burn one Randy. Very nice indeed.

 

[jrohrer]

wow...that must have been one for the memory books! sounds like a great smoke at an amazing spot


p.s. - glad you stopped that 'almost uncontrollable slide'...that could have been bad!

 

[Brian]

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

 

[AZsteelman]

wow...that must have been one for the memory books! sounds like a great smoke at an amazing spot


p.s. - glad you stopped that 'almost uncontrollable slide'...that could have been bad!

hey no shit...it almost was really interesting! The climb back up was a bitch!

 

[jrohrer]

I can imagine! glad you pulled throught to get that experience...and damn nice to see you around these parts again!

 

[TexaSmoke]

Very nice, glad to hear you had a good time.

 

[cvm4]

A great cigar and a perfect view. What a day!

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

Nothing better than a good cigar and a great view!

 

[jmatkins]

Nice view and great smoke.

 

[waterboy]

Wadda view!! How did ya save the cigar? My luck, I would've dropped it or crushed it or killed myself.

 

[Electric Sheep]

Wow, looks like a GREAT spot to sit and enjoy a cigar!

 

[Ratbert]

Glad to hear from you Randy! Sounds like a memorable smoke.

Man, I love The Canyon...my favorite place there is Shoshone Point on the South Rim...have to hike about a mile down an old forest service road to get there, as it's gated, but that also keeps the hordes away and the walk is through a beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest. Once there, you'll find it's one of the most peaceful places on God's earth.

 

[texas_stang]

Randy looks like a good time. I think it has rained here for 76 days.

 

[AZsteelman]

Wadda view!! How did ya save the cigar? My luck, I would've dropped it or crushed it or killed myself.

Well,I had it in my mouth and was scared to scream, so I managed to hang on to it and the bottle of water...must have looked pretty funny!

 

[tedski]

A great smoke combined with one of mother nature's most beautiful sights.
It doesn't get much better ...