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Title: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/01/2018 12:23 PM
Hi all. My name is John. I am a New Yorker that now lives in Louisville KY. I am a retired chef that now spends my days listening to blues, sipping bourbon, and cooking BBQ. I have always enjoyed the occasional cigar but am now wanting to get a bit more serious about it and am anxious to learn all I can. I look forward to the fellowship here and greatly looking forward to chatting with you all.
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: benchjockey on 06/01/2018 01:00 PM
Welcome aboard from southwest Florida, John. I share your love of the blues. As you've already learned there are plenty of knowledgeable Geeks willing to answer all questions.
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/01/2018 01:12 PM
I have found that Bench. Everyone has been very warm and welcoming. I had been to another site where I pretty much got berated for asking a basic question. I gues some folks are born with a vast knowledge of the cigar world. I m not one of them and I'm thankful there is a site like this where I can ask questions and learn.
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: benchjockey on 06/01/2018 01:16 PM
We all have been in your position, John.
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Brlesq on 06/01/2018 01:29 PM
Glad to have you join us, John!  What part of NY did you come from?  I'm in Albany
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: gitfiddl on 06/01/2018 01:29 PM
Welcome to Cigar Geeks, John!  There are plenty of helpful folks around here to help you down the rabbit hole...

 :welcome:
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Camshaft83 on 06/01/2018 01:31 PM
Welcome to CG John. Have a great time on the site. I know I have. Don't be afraid to ask for advice, but do try to search the site a bit as someone has probably already asked your question in the past. Get involved in a few passes and maybe even jump on a google herf at night. Personally don't do them myself but it's not from not wanting to.  :smoker:
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/01/2018 01:41 PM
I grew up on Long Island.
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: appollo on 06/01/2018 01:57 PM
Welcome from Nova Scotia.Great site here.So you can be the go to guy on our cooking questions. :-)
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: appollo on 06/01/2018 01:59 PM
Another wood to the wise,some folks around here have a habit of sending out bombs to newebs.To do so we all need a address.Just saying.
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: toby2 on 06/01/2018 03:07 PM
(http://www.cigargeeks.com/gallery/23268-5389E1E6-358A-43E4-B0CE-13FAE5310544.jpg)
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/01/2018 03:51 PM
What is a bomb and where would I add my address?
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: appollo on 06/01/2018 04:04 PM
QuoteChefjohn - 6/1/2018  5:51 PM

What is a bomb and where would I add my address?
Add your address in your profile.A bomb is a group of sticks sent out to another member who has no idea they are being sent until they take the mail box out.The group here is notorious for it. :-)
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Cap10_Morgan on 06/01/2018 04:04 PM
Welcome from Jacksonville, FL.  Sounds like you have are having quite a nice time in KY.  Blues, bourbon, BBQ and cigars?  What else does anyone need??  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/01/2018 04:17 PM
Man after my own heart cap. Thank you for the warm welcome
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/01/2018 04:18 PM
Thanks appollo
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: DonM on 06/01/2018 04:21 PM
Welcome from the Nature Coast, enjoy the ride!

Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Kid Montana on 06/01/2018 05:34 PM
Welcome!  We expect pictures of exquisite BBQ posted on the regular!
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/01/2018 06:15 PM
I promise I will Kid once I figure out how to do it.
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: jagfandaddy on 06/01/2018 06:40 PM
Welcome to the site!
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Mautrak on 06/01/2018 07:44 PM
Bourbon, BBQ, and cigars?  Oh, you'll fit right in around here.  Welcome!
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: amigodecigars on 06/01/2018 07:46 PM
welcome from Costa Rica from another blues,bourbon,bbq brother of the leaf.  I listen to xpn.org online, from Philly.  Blues Sat. night from 7pm to midnight, 

Coming Up On  The Blues Show  June 2, 2018:[/size]

More new blues from The Keeshea Pratt Band, winner of this year's International Blues Challenge produced by The Blues Foundation in Memphis.      http://xpn.org/xpn-programs/blues-show

Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Kid Montana on 06/01/2018 07:47 PM
QuoteChefjohn - 6/1/2018  4:15 PM

I promise I will Kid once I figure out how to do it.

I created an imgur.com profile and upload stuff there.  Then I have to resort to html tags to embed in a post and width=600 modifiers to keep it from being huge on the screen.  
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Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Cfickter on 06/01/2018 08:20 PM
Welcome from Pittsburgh. Been here a few years and made some great friends by far the best of the cigar forums
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Cfickter on 06/01/2018 08:22 PM
You will also have to to try a Google Hangouts herf. Chance to smoke on line with some great guys. Go to the events forum and see the first thread
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: 05Venturer on 06/02/2018 08:36 AM
Welcome from NW Sconnie. You are at the right place. Glad to have you join us. :singing:
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/05/2018 05:01 PM
As promised here's some al pastor I did today.

https://ibb.co/hyzu58
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Kid Montana on 06/05/2018 06:05 PM
QuoteChefjohn - 6/5/2018  3:01 PM

As promised here's some al pastor I did today.

https://ibb.co/hyzu58

Holy moley, I'm not sure what I'm looking at but I know I want some!   :-0  :drool:  :-0
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Brlesq on 06/05/2018 06:27 PM
QuoteKid Montana - 6/5/2018  7:05 PM

QuoteChefjohn - 6/5/2018  3:01 PM

As promised here's some al pastor I did today.

https://ibb.co/hyzu58

Holy moley, I'm not sure what I'm looking at but I know I want some!   :-0  :drool:  :-0

x2!!
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Otter on 06/05/2018 06:52 PM
Welcome to the group!
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: klamm143 on 06/05/2018 09:28 PM
Welcome from North Carolina.............enjoy the site.
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Beegerply on 06/06/2018 07:14 AM
Welcome to the group from Moline IL. enjoy the site. And I would like to try that mound of heart attack you cooked up.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: StogieDad on 06/06/2018 08:06 AM
Welcome to the site from the ATL!
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/06/2018 09:34 AM
Thank you Stogie. My wife and I lived in the ATL before moving here
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: DRuff on 06/06/2018 11:09 AM
Welcome ChefJohn ! I have been know to cook a little BBQ myself. Also, I have a close that lives in Jeffersontown, maybe one day I will get out there and we burn one together.
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/06/2018 11:27 AM
Just tell me when and I'll have the bourbon waiting.
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: bstessl on 06/08/2018 01:38 AM
You've come to the right place!  Welcome aboard!!
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: bstessl on 06/08/2018 01:39 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 6/5/2018  6:27 PM  
QuoteKid Montana - 6/5/2018  7:05 PM  
QuoteChefjohn - 6/5/2018  3:01 PM  As promised here’s some al pastor I did today.   https://ibb.co/hyzu58
Holy moley, I'm not sure what I'm looking at but I know I want some!   :-0  :drool:  :-0
x2!!

Good God... x 3!!
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: benchjockey on 06/08/2018 07:45 AM
Incredible looking...x4!
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/08/2018 08:14 AM
Thanks guys. It was quite tasty.
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: nirab on 06/08/2018 03:01 PM
Welcome from beeuudaful Buda, Texas!!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: Chefjohn on 06/08/2018 03:10 PM
Thank you. I love Texas. My wife's family is all over Texas, Dallas, Houston, Lufkin, Liberty Hill. You guys have the BEST bbq.
Title: Re: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: nirab on 06/08/2018 03:14 PM
QuoteChefjohn - 6/8/2018  5:10 PM

Thank you. I love Texas. My wife's family is all over Texas, Dallas, Houston, Lufkin, Liberty Hill. You guys have the BEST bbq.

That we do!! If you are ever near Austin, please stop by our cigar shop, The CigarVault. Check out our FB page if ya do that thing. Hope to share a cigar and blarney with ya one of these days!  :biggrin:
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: tfkirk on 06/30/2018 12:11 AM
Welcome from NE Pa.
Title: RE: Hello From Bourbon Country
Post by: tfkirk on 06/30/2018 12:11 AM
Welcome from NE Pa.