What do you do and what else do you do?

[tastes like chicken]

OK here goes,
I am 32 years old married for 5 with 3 yr old boy and a 3 year old girl, not twins, but less than a year apart, and we are in the 3 week period between there b'days. The girlis older.

I was in the Morgage industry for 10 years until this recent real estate crash put 900 people in my company out of work. I was a Wholesale sales manger there was making a killling.....then nothing all in one week. Good thing I saved some.
I now work for a debt settlement compnay and we help people avoid bankruptcy by negotiating thier credit card debt 40-60 % lower than they currently owe. This destroys thier credit, but not near as bad as a BK.

My other hobbies include Body Boarding, spots like the Wedge, Salt Creek and Trestles, and 10th St in Laguna are my favorites. The power of a big shorebreak barrel is my drug of choice.
When the waves are not pumping, I also enjoy Downhill skateboarding, my top speed on my newest board is roughly 55MPH, ( got scared on that one). It doesn't become fun until you reach speeds that are faster than you can run off the board. Meaning if things get scetchy you can't just step off the board. No room for the faint of heart here. Here is a link to the board I ride now. Anyone up for an afternoon hill decent?

http://www.landyachtz.com/D25.cfm?PID=294

i Started smoking Cigars seriously just a few months ago, but have enjoyed cigars occasionally for 10 years. My new humi is almost full, thanks in part tp the brothers here and after this weeks purchases, i will be filling the 2 small desktop humiis I have as well. Someday I'll make that collerdor I've been wanting. Have a great day.

You sir are out of your mind on one of those.

 

[dpricenator]

You sir are out of your mind on one of those.

So I've been told. Keeps me sane though.:grin:

 

[Halon]

Nice ride! I've got a Drop Carve for tooling around campus. Have yet to ride a board like a Landyachtz.


TYLER

 

[caudio51]

I know we have some new guys around here.....

 

[rlridila]

Well Im A newbee but here goes. Closing in on 50yrs old. Damn time flies. Currently live in Southern cali, but originally from virginia. Work led me to san diego, old age and a desire to slow down led me to the desert. Have a wonderful wife of 8+ years. No kids. Served in the Corps, and spent 20 years in corp security and risk prevention. Needed a break from the stress so now I'm self employed as a consultant and also do individual fitness training. When Im not working I'm either working out or working on a room addition. So much for coming out here to relax and enjoy life. LOL

 

[bassman]

I run a few companies. I have a Record label and Recording Studio. I also have a training company (we teach time management, Goal setting, relationship management and development). But my real love is Real Estate Investing. It's what allows me to run the music company stress free. Because it pays all the bills for all the businesses, I can really focus on running the businesses properly (not underfunded). That keeps it all fun.

I am a father of five. I like most outdoor hobbies (fishing, camping, biking, hiking, golf, driving, boating etc.). I like nice things but am very down to earth and straight forward.

 

[caudio51]

Very cool Bassman, I've always liked recording studios (more for the tech side) as I don't play an instrument.

 

[Jimbeaux]

Hello:

I am an attorney, and am new to cigars (began smoking several months ago.) I find much of the lingo associated with cigars to be more baffling than what I encounter professionally.

On a business trip to China last April, I tried my first actual Cuban cigar, and was underwhelmed (is this apostasy?) I remember as a teenager that Coors beer was not available east of the Rockies, and there were all manner of tales about the lengths people would go to get Coors that lived east of the Rockies, but when Coors became available nationwide, it was a big letdown-just another American beer. Would anyone like to comment / compare this to the Cuban cigar issue?
(Don't worry, I am prepared to be lambasted for my "heresy".)

Any recommendations on cigar brands would be appreciated. Thanks.

Jim

 

[Jimbeaux]

Seems like a very varied bunch of cigar lovers. To the bassman, my wife went to Berklee in Boston, and needs to find a good studio out here in Minneapolis-any recommendations? She has a lovely voice, and a wonderful lyrical talent, as evidenced by her writing a song for our wedding about me entittled, "You Rotten Person."

 

[CWS]

Hello:

I am an attorney, and am new to cigars (began smoking several months ago.) I find much of the lingo associated with cigars to be more baffling than what I encounter professionally.

On a business trip to China last April, I tried my first actual Cuban cigar, and was underwhelmed (is this apostasy?) I remember as a teenager that Coors beer was not available east of the Rockies, and there were all manner of tales about the lengths people would go to get Coors that lived east of the Rockies, but when Coors became available nationwide, it was a big letdown-just another American beer. Would anyone like to comment / compare this to the Cuban cigar issue?
(Don't worry, I am prepared to be lambasted for my "heresy".)

Any recommendations on cigar brands would be appreciated. Thanks.

Jim

Well now counselor, you of anyone should know that smoking or even the possesion of cuban cigars by a US citizen is against the law. :waving:

 

[Jimbeaux]

Hi Chuck:

Well, bringing them back to the U.S. would indeed have been illegal, which is why I smoked mine in the Hotel Intercontinental in Hong Kong (no "trading with the enemy!) Didn't bring any home, although I hear tell that a certain lawyer who graduated from Vanderbilt who is running for president has a few on his desk in Tenn.!

As I type this I am drinking a glass of Black Mesa Dry Rose, and smoking a no-name (at least not known to me) cigar. That is, still looking for some good recommendations from wine / cigar lovers on good match ups.

Jim

 

[David]

Hi Chuck:

Well, bringing them back to the U.S. would indeed have been illegal, which is why I smoked mine in the Hotel Intercontinental in Hong Kong (no "trading with the enemy!) Didn't bring any home, although I hear tell that a certain lawyer who graduated from Vanderbilt who is running for president has a few on his desk in Tenn.!

As I type this I am drinking a glass of Black Mesa Dry Rose, and smoking a no-name (at least not known to me) cigar. That is, still looking for some good recommendations from wine / cigar lovers on good match ups.

Jim

Incorrect. It is illegal for a US citizen to possess/smoke a cuban cigar even outside our borders. Now...how they would ever pursue that charge amazes me.

Anyway...welcome to BOTL!

 

[Jimbeaux]

Well, I see that you are correct-I should have looked at the Federal Register or CFR for the details, as I guess I am a violator. Wasn't worth IMO, as I said, so I guess I'll not "risk" it again.

Thanks for the update.

By the way, not on the subject of cigars at all, but I've got two daughters I need to start saving for college for-does anyone out there have a 529 or Coverdall account, and if so, how do you like them.

Thanks.

Jim

 

[WalterLars]

Ok pulling up a cyber milk crate to sit on and introduceing My self I am Walter Lars as the handle says and I am a truck driver I use to drive food grade tanker trucks Milk and orange juice cross country Hence the the title tanker yanker dragging 25 tons or juice or milk down the HWY and haveing is sloce around back behind Me in the tank, I sometimes think I am the tanker yankee as oposed to Yanker snice its always moveing around back in the tank
as to My back ground I have a BS from Chico state in Nor Cal in farm mangermint not much call for a college edmahcated :laugh: farmer so I am driveing trucks nowadays
I spent 20 years in the Calif ARMY national Guard as a bulldozer operator Retired as SFC E-7 <<< )) this last year with all the fires in Malibu and all the rains now braught Me back to 1979 and '80 when We were called out to fight the fires and then the Mudslides up in that area any way I will open a new can of shut-up and sit back

 

[WhiteLightning]

:welcome: Lots of great BOTL's in CA.

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

Ok pulling up a cyber milk crate to sit on and introduceing My self I am Walter Lars as the handle says and I am a truck driver I use to drive food grade tanker trucks Milk and orange juice cross country Hence the the title tanker yanker dragging 25 tons or juice or milk down the HWY and haveing is sloce around back behind Me in the tank, I sometimes think I am the tanker yankee as oposed to Yanker snice its always moveing around back in the tank
as to My back ground I have a BS from Chico state in Nor Cal in farm mangermint not much call for a college edmahcated :laugh: farmer so I am driveing trucks nowadays
I spent 20 years in the Calif ARMY national Guard as a bulldozer operator Retired as SFC E-7 <<< )) this last year with all the fires in Malibu and all the rains now braught Me back to 1979 and '80 when We were called out to fight the fires and then the Mudslides up in that area any way I will open a new can of shut-up and sit back

Welcome...

 

[Hendy]

My turn I guess

I have been stuck in the automotive interior business groove for about 25 years now.

I am a 43 year old married father of 2 teen age girls. I am a man stuck living in a womens world. A sales manager for a large full service prototype manufacturer in SE Michigan.

Not a bad golfer (3 USGA HCP). Was much better before I got married. But that was another life.

I feel I am on the back nine of life and have decided to just hang loose, herf some goodies, and enjoy what life has left for me.

I am seriously entertaining the thought of opening a cigar hideout. Since society does not like our smoke, I think I need to support my fellow herfers by providing a place where we can enjoy the life and rights that have been given to us without causing too much grief.

Lifes to short to spend arguing. Live your own fu--ing life and leave me be.


Well, I am all out of things to say. Yea, right.

Sorry to bore you all.

Take Care


Scott (Hendy)

 

[tobby4]

Well... I guess It is time for me to do yet another one of these....

I am 24 still living in Atlanta, since the last time I posted here I have changed jobs and lives and well everything.

I now work full time for Habitat for Humanity as a House Leader, I am in charge of the construction of houses from the foundation up. During the week the 12 of us on staff get houses ready for groups of volunteers that come out on weekends, and on Saturday I am in charge of 35-60 volunteers in a blitz style build.

Hmmm, what else, still enjoy cigars, taking a 2 month break right now, quitting the cigarette thing and I do not need the extra temptation.

Yea thats about it..

-C

and yes I am still late in mailing packages out Always

and yes I did beat the shit out of Fredneck in a race for 20 bucks in Omaha

and yes I will marry Smokems daughter one day (right Mike?)

 

[PGAherfer]

I've been a professional golfer for 6 years now. Been everything from an Assistant pro to playing the mini tours and living out of my car. I have been a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard for almost 7 years now, they have been wonderful allowing me to travel when I needed for my golf tournaments. I've been married for for a little over a year and no kids on the way at this time. I am new to the cigar world and am looking forward to learning from everyone on here!

 

[Garvey]

I'm 41 and my primary career is teaching at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. I also host a daily talk radio show. Needless to say I'm kept busy.

Unfortunately, the responsibilities of my paying careers pulled me away from one of my passions -- helping organize and promote MMA fight shows around the globe. I've handled fighter relations and logistics for shows such as HOOKnSHOOT, AFC, Ring of Fury, Euphoria MFC, and the Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Submission Wrestling Championships. I really miss this part of my life, and hopefully I can get back to it at a later stage of my life.