Thanks again,
Frank
Calgary Alberta Canada.

Nice, great commentary.

On the Mac’s, I didn’t see them as being critical. Certainly perhaps the opening question was but I thought the responses were just being genuine and thoughtful.

The PIP was a great idea and I’m glad you gave it a shot. I’d have to say, this type of special effect is nice once in a while but I think I prefer the single wide screen. Just my personal tastes there.

I remember a pod cast on the Dog Watch Social Club and they were interviewing Al Remp. He discusses that rather then define a cigar by strength, instead try and think of what type of cigar to enjoy at that particular time of day.

http://cigarblog101.blogspot.com/2006/03/when-to-enjoy-cigars-by-al-remp.html

Al is just a freaking cigar guru. I definitely encourage people new to smoking to read his articles.

Dave

I really appreciate the effort put into this, it was kind of entertaining to watch what everyone was doing all at once. But it strikes me as probably a heck of a lot of additional effort for what you get. I’ll watch either way. My only small beef is that the conversation got chopped in a few places. But hey, A+ for effort.

Amen on the single flame torch. I’ve tried the triple, but it’s just too much fire for my needs.

I’m not a big fan of Macanudos, but I don’t hate them. I think they suffer a poor reputation because of their success. They’re everywhere, all the time. And familiarity breeds contempt, as the saying goes. Also, they often are the “fine” cigars that are referenced on the “we sell fine cigars” sign in the gas station window. Of course, what you’ll actually find behind the counter is poor selection of cheap, flavored “cigars” and a couple of loose, extremely dry Macanudos. You just can’t see that too many times without starting to associate dog rockets with Macanudos.

I was thinking about the process of opening a cigar shop. Perhaps the best approach would be to take on the boss as a silent partner (i.e. cash cow and account source) in a new shop you run yourself. Alternately, why not socialize at the cigar shop and at herfs and see if there are other people interested in going in with you on it.

Hope all is well with Jerry and family! Thanks for another great YQMA!

On mild cigars – I’m more of a medium or medium to full kind of guy but the single most requested cigar for me to bring for others to smoke or try out is the 5 Vegas Gold. But from day 1 of my cigar smoking, I just was not interested in mild cigars. But I think it fits most people’s pallets. I’m the odd duck.

Quack Quack. Maduro’s, Cameroons, cat ass taste in my mouth, yeee haaaa.

However, early morning, it’s mild all the way.

Dave

In hindsight, that comment could be taken different ways.

I should have given you guys the benefit of the doubt.

Either way, you guys do this for free for our entertainment so I should kick back and just enjoy the show.

So my bad, keep up the great work.