Newbie from MI.

[colston]

My name is Colston and I'm currently living in downriver area. I am pretty new to the cigar world. I have tried a lot off different sticks but still don't have a great palate for discerning flavor profiles.

I am a causal smoker, one or two sticks a week. My wife doesn't love my new found hobby so I don't want to push her to much.

Thanks to my buddy Alex for recommending BOTL. My desire is simply to learn. I look forward to getting to know everyone and learning from Yall.

 

[eastcoast paul]

Welcome from the east coast of canada. You came to the right place, so much to learn here and always someone ready to help you out.

 

[plumber1965]

Welcome from Utah

 

[SouthernerInSask]

Hi Colston, welcome from SK!

Dont worry too much about picking out "flavors" right now, as long as you are enjoying the smoke, thats all that really matters. The rest will come to you .

 

[manbearpig]

Welcome for Cincinnati, oh.

 

[ChefBoyRG54]

Welcome from sterling heights

 

[acc05R1]

Welcome from San Diego. If your wife isn't too fond of your new hobby, she will definitely hate us Enjoy!

 

[CVAC085]

Welcome to BOTL from Long Island, NY!!

 

[Lezanstar]

Welcome from San Diego. If your wife isn't too fond of your new hobby, she will definitely hate us Enjoy!

Truth. Welcome from IN! What sticks have you enjoyed so far?

 

[Tennessee Dave]

Welcome from Eastern Tennessee

 

[knw247]

Welcome from San Diego. If your wife isn't too fond of your new hobby, she will definitely hate us Enjoy!

Diddo.
Welcome from Southern California. Your wife is not going to like you here. But your going to live it. Angry Bill will be here shortly with some sound advice on reading materials.

 

[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/

 

[GWBowman]

Welcome from Virginia

 

[ChefBoyRG54]

My name is Colston and I'm currently living in downriver area. I am pretty new to the cigar world. I have tried a lot off different sticks but still don't have a great palate for discerning flavor profiles.

I am a causal smoker, one or two sticks a week. My wife doesn't love my new found hobby so I don't want to push her to much.

Thanks to my buddy Alex for recommending BOTL. My desire is simply to learn. I look forward to getting to know everyone and learning from Yall.

Me and @Master Shake are heading to Canada next Saturday for the herf. Can hitch a ride with us if you can make it to Warren in the morning to carpool

Pm me if interested

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

Welcome from Texas.

 

[colston]

Welcome from San Diego. If your wife isn't too fond of your new hobby, she will definitely hate us Enjoy!

Ha! Well... I might wait to tell her about my new found community.

 

[colston]

Me and @Master Shake are heading to Canada next Saturday for the herf. Can hitch a ride with us if you can make it to Warren in the morning to carpool

Pm me if interested

Thanks for the invite and love guys! If my schedule clears I will let Yall know.

 

[colston]

Truth. Welcome from IN! What sticks have you enjoyed so far?

I have tried as many as I can.
My journey began about a year and half ago smoking the Olivia G once a month or so. I then moved on the Olivia O.
I got a little arrogant and tried an Olivia V Maduro and it knocked me on my butt.

Since then I have progressed to a stick a week. I have tried a wide variety of things. Currently, I am enjoying the Crownhead brand. I have had a couple of Jerico Hill's and loves them.

With it being a hobby my wife isn't in love with, I buy sticks under $10/$12. I haven't ventured into the Padrons and Davidoffs.

I really enjoy most medium to full bodied sticks. Ever now and then I come across one the my pallet just doesn't care for.

I am also just now starting to read up on the brands i smoke. In the past, I would just smoke whatever and hang on to the wrapper. Now, I'm trying to learn about each brand.

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

This is a great place to be to learn. Lots of knowledgeable and extremely generous Brothers here. Use the search function and you will find an answer to almost any question. Especially about storage and relative humidity (RH), God knows there is an endless supply of threads about that. Here are some helpful threads to get you started.
http://www.botl.org/threads/history-of-botl™.31620/
http://www.botl.org/threads/fitting-in.70458/
http://www.botl.org/threads/to-all-the-new-guys-please-read.75016/
http://www.botl.org/threads/cigar-primer-for-new-smokers.24701/
http://www.botl.org/threads/refining-your-pallette.9072/
http://www.botl.org/threads/fiscal-responsibility.23224/
http://www.botl.org/threads/official-pete-johnson-reference-guide.27097/
http://www.botl.org/threads/official-dion-giolito-reference-guide.24680/

 

[colston]

This is a great place to be to learn. Lots of knowledgeable and extremely generous Brothers here. Use the search function and you will find an answer to almost any question. Especially about storage and relative humidity (RH), God knows there is an endless supply of threads about that. Here are some helpful threads to get you started.
http://www.botl.org/threads/history-of-botl™.31620/
http://www.botl.org/threads/fitting-in.70458/
http://www.botl.org/threads/to-all-the-new-guys-please-read.75016/
http://www.botl.org/threads/cigar-primer-for-new-smokers.24701/
http://www.botl.org/threads/refining-your-pallette.9072/
http://www.botl.org/threads/fiscal-responsibility.23224/
http://www.botl.org/threads/official-pete-johnson-reference-guide.27097/
http://www.botl.org/threads/official-dion-giolito-reference-guide.24680/

Thanks for the links-- I will be checking them out over the coming days.
Blessings.