So, while watching the shenanigans and hilarious events taking place in chat, MASW, and the forum over the past week I realized how important the "brotherhood" has been to me lately. A little over nine months ago, I moved away from all my friends and family to a foreign land named North Carolina. It was at BOTL herfs I've managed to meet some great brothers like @Catawbamatt, @daleo8803, @JuzCallMeDee, @squaresoft, and @usmcpurcell. After a little more than a month after moving here I as struck by sudden sadness as my mother passed away suddenly. I wasn't prepared for the loss of someone I loved very dearly, and was immediately consumed with grief, regret, and guilt. Thankfully, BOTL and the "brotherhood" has provided me with plenty of distractions and laughter to help me deal with this tragedy. Being away from my friends and family have made feel isolated and alone. Some people deal with tragedy through therapy, and thankfully BOTL has acted as a m of therapy for me as the constant musings and shenanigans has prevented me from be as sad as I felt originally. I wanted to thank the following brothers for provide me a distraction, but also wanted to say thanks to those who I forgot to mention: @sofc @manbearpig @ChuckMejia @acc05R1 @ChefBoyRG54 @ATL @nic
The Brotherhood
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ChuckMejia
The General
Cheers! To the brotherhood!
squaresoft
It's dangerous to go alone, take this.
ChuckMejia
The General
This definitely hits close to home. When my son was born we ran into some issues where he had to be taken into the NICU... First person to drive over an hour after a long day of work was @acc05R1 Aaron! He drove up immediately to help me deal with the situation and was willing to stay no matter how long.
The brotherhood is strong here!! Although most of you I only know through the forum, chat or e-herfing until one day I can meet up with some of you. I feel like I talk to a lot of you more than I do my own friends and family. But that's what I see here. One big family. Amazing how cigars (and pipes) bring us together no matter the walk of life. We all share that common bond...the love of the leaf.
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Back when I was a noob here, I got drunk one night and took a cheap shot at one of the brothers. The next day, I realized I was wrong, and apologized via PM - and ya know what he told me? He said it takes balls to admit when you're wrong, and commended me for it. @Cigary43 - thank you brother, it's been almost a year now, but it still means a lot to me. You helped show me the way to being a BOTL, and this place has since become such a positive influence in my life...
I know there have been some "disagreements" around here recently, and I know it's not my place to make it my business - but I hope that anyone who's felt the pain of division from their brothers, will reach out and find peace with them.
I know there have been some "disagreements" around here recently, and I know it's not my place to make it my business - but I hope that anyone who's felt the pain of division from their brothers, will reach out and find peace with them.
A Huge Nerd
Lee-Hair-Oh
Thanks for the reminder, Alan. The first word is "Brother".
I'm glad to have the chance to get to know the guys here. So far, it seems like you are all just as weird as I am
I'm glad to have the chance to get to know the guys here. So far, it seems like you are all just as weird as I am
King Kill 33
BoM Dec '13
Thanks for posting Alan. I have semi-stepped away from being very involved here, but a lot of it has to do with getting to know botl's and communicating through other means. But all the friends I've made have been so because of this cigar forum. I was blessed to join when I did and it's been a fun journey so far. Looking forward to meeting a few new faces every year. And also, seeing the once or twice a year guys as well. 
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Great post Alan. This place is home to me and I have developed great friendships with many others here as well. Thanks brothers for such a welcoming place to find solace in each day.
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Great post brother! I'm not geographically near anyone here so I can't herf in person with anyone but I try to get in chat when I can and love interacting here with everyone. It's a positive, strange place in today's world and we're all better humans for being a part of it.
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King Kill 33
BoM Dec '13
Not to mention: @rev.b @Smoqman @Agentskull @YodisMatt @ChefBoyRG54 @cgraunke @jmartins
To name(drop) a few...!
- KK33
To name(drop) a few...!
- KK33
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