The Magic of the Drift, Drifts On

[snubbyfan]

I don't smoke cigars very often, usually when I'm grillin' meat.
Just seems to go well with a cold beer or 2 or... and a hot grill.
I've been smoking Swisher Sweets Perfectos and one time this summer, I fired up the grill, got a cold one and reached for a cigar only to find out that I had none.
After that I went to the liquor store for more beer and picked up a coupla cigarillos. Those were done before the charcoal was ready.
So, I started a thread to find suggestions on cigars and boy did I get responses.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/486979-recommend-me-cigar.html

Pawngal, who was a regular on the "Drift Thread," offered to send me a variety. I expected a few cigars but when I looked in the box I counted 17 cigars.

I never had a humidor and she recommended that a tupperware type container with a damp sponge'd work.
So here they sit in my "humidor."

I do have a lid for it.
I've already picked one to try on my next grillin' day.
Honestly, I think I'm fixed for at least 3 or 4 years.
Might just havta make a proper humidor.

There's some amazing people here, I consider it an honor and a privilege to associate with them.

 

[vonn]

Good things come if you drift far enough! Cheers for pawngal!

 

[RSBH44]

That Pawngal is A OK, eh? ! I like the looks of those little torpedoes, #6&#7 from the left. What are they ?

 

[snubbyfan]

That Pawngal is A OK, eh? ! I like the looks of those little torpedoes, #6 from the left. What are they ?

A Fuente Gran Reserva
Hand Made

 

[pawngal]

Snubby, consider the cigars as "Thanks" for all the hours of music & video
entertainment the past 2 years on "that" thread.

 

[snubbyfan]

Snubby, consider the cigars as "Thanks" for all the hours of music & video
entertainment the past 2 years on "that" thread.

Noshi.
You're welcome.

 

[Salty RI]

I think I will go fishing tomorrow.

 

[bigride]

Pawngal...she alright.

Rusty would have sent some "smoked brisket."

Just pretend this is witty.

 

[timn8er]

BR, maybe you mean...brisket to be smoked? Eh?

 

[RSBH44]

A Fuente Gran Reserva
Hand Made

Aaah, good smoke! I've gotta find me some of those.

 

[muzzleblast]

Snubby, when I saw the thread title, I thought you may have been running low on "points"...

Alas, your play on words is legit. Well done.

Kudos, Pawngal.

There's some nice folks here.

 

[RSBH44]

Snubby, when I saw the thread title, I thought you may have been running low on "points"...

Alas, your play on words is legit. Well done.

Kudos, Pawngal.

There's some nice folks here.

Ha ha, funny that. I thought to myself " Sunbby is bored and itchin for a rep-re-mand." When I saw the thread title.

 

[chud333]

Nice, but what does CTG. stand for again???

Looks like a nice assortment there Snubby.
She fixed you up right.
I see some Avo's, Fuente's, Upmann, Macanudo's etc....
Keep that sponge moist and enjoy.
Let us know what you think of each make.

That Pawngal is a sweetheart ain't she?


Chuck

 

[loknload]

The drift was a wonderful place with some really great people!

 

[snubbyfan]

I'm gonna fire up the grill tomorrow and I've picked a cigar to go with it.
It's the J&R Ultimate Private Collection Hand Made.
I don't have a cigar cutter or a cigar punch but I do have some sharp, stropped leather punches. That oughta work.

 

[Salty RI]

What we need is a good five cent cigar.

 

[raljr1]

The drift was a wonderful place with some really great people!

I find I spend a little less time here since it closed...lots of good folks there....I still look for them in other threads...

 

[S42N8]

That Pawngal is A OK, eh? ! I like the looks of those little torpedoes, #6 from the left. What are they ?

Those little torpedos are Fuente Hemingway Short Story Perfectos - look like the Maduro. Awesome medium-strong smokes. Kudos to Pawngal...there's a lot of good sticks there!

 

[Warren Sear]

Nice, but what does CTG. stand for again???

...


Chuck

CTG = Bear Loads.

 

[RSBH44]

Those little torpedos are Fuente Hemingway Short Story Perfectos - look like the Maduro. Awesome medium-strong smokes. Kudos to Pawngal...there's a lot of good sticks there!

I thought that they looked more like Reserva Exquisitos Maduro. I found and ordered a few from Corona Cigar Co. Hope they're tasty!!

 

[STCM(SW)]

"Those little torpedos are Fuente Hemingway Short Story"

I have a box of them. Not cheap.....

You got alot more then cheap cigars for sure....

 

[snubbyfan]

I'm looking forward to smoking a "real" cigar.
I've been watching YouTube videos on the correct way to light a cigar.

 

[loknload]

[ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FiADy2qchrI[/ame]

Just ask a pro!

 

[loknload]

[ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MbuuhERZ2R4[/ame]

 

[Salty RI]

Mrs. Ellis came home from work one evening to find her three-year-old son lighting up a cigar. She raced into the kitchen where her husband was making dinner. "Hey!" she announced. "This is terrible! I just caught Matthew lighting a cigar!" "You put a stop to that right now," he shouted. "That kid is altogether too young to be playing with matches!"

 

[Bill Bates]

You'll find just wetting a sponge will over humidify and ruin those sticks in your tupador.

If you have a good tobacconist near by pick up some Boveda humidifying pillows. One or two 65% packs will keep those sticks about perfect for a few months.
Boveda Humidification Packets - Cigars International

 

[bagga]

here's a couple of wisconsin drifts. snow and zebra muscle shells.

 

[raljr1]

I see what you've done there....

 

[snubbyfan]

You'll find just wetting a sponge will over humidify and ruin those sticks in your tupador.

If you have a good tobacconist near by pick up some Boveda humidifying pillows. One or two 65% packs will keep those sticks about perfect for a few months.
Boveda Humidification Packets - Cigars International

No tobacconist out here, good, bad or indifferent.
Hence the reason I get my cigars from gas stations and liquor stores.
However there is this thing called Amazon.com and they have most everything I'll need.
I've been checking out proper humidors.

 

[RSBH44]

No tobacconist out here, good, bad or indifferent.
Hence the reason I get my cigars from gas stations and liquor stores.
However there is this thing called Amazon.com and they have most everything I'll need.
I've been checking out proper humidors.

You are wise beyond your years neechehe.