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A Tip of the Hat from Austin, TX

Herfin' Harg

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Howdy Fellas,

I've been browsing the forums for the last few weeks and decided it was about time to go ahead and register. Seems like you guys have a great group of folks here, and I'm excited to add what I can to the community.

To tell you a bit about myself, I started as a "special occasion" smoker about twelve years ago, but I've stepped it up for the last four years or thereabouts, and currently have a thriving collection of a few hundred sticks.

After going back to grad school, I spent about a year managing the largest (in terms of facings) humidor in Central, if not the whole of Texas, learned a great deal about cigars and the tobacco industry, and beyond anything else, just had a great time getting to know folks that were as passionate about cigars as I was and am.

As for my current preferences, I'm currently hooked on Aurora Ecuador Preferidos, Illusione HL maduros, and practically anything made by Oliva or LFD. I'm also just getting into a box of Man O' War puro authenticos (something we can't find locally, to wit), and I'm quite enjoying those so far.

At any rate, I look forward to meeting you, and I thank you for the community you've fostered here.

-Harg
 

Soundwave13

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Hello & welcome aboard Harg!

Which B&M did you work for?

I visited Austin for the first time last September & LOVED it! Can't wait for the next opportunity to visit again!

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Herfin' Harg

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I worked for the Spec's liquor store chain. I was at the 55,000 sq. ft. location down in South Austin.

Quite an impressive operation, even if I am slightly biased.
 

Herfin' Harg

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Thanks!

Since you've put it out there (and so quickly, I might add), is there much of a Central Texas presence on the boards here?

-HH
 
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Greetings from another Austin cigar shop employee! Though I wouldn't really count Spec's as a shop :cbig:
There does seem to be a a sizable group of us from central TX. We have gotten together from time to time. Glad to have you! Enjoy your stay!
 
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