Hi everyone, I would like to introduce myself. I actually came across this site doing a search on cigars, where I found Famous Cigar Shop. Looks like a great online retailer. I've been an occasional cigar smoker for about 2 years now. I have mild, acute asthma, so need to keep it at a cigar or 2-3 cigarillos a week. During that time I was also a pipe smoker. I have since given up the pipe do to all the inconvenience and maintenance involved. I will admit that I personally prefer pipe tobacco. I may buy a couple of pipes in the future. I sold my previous collection. I'm in my 50s and never smoked cigarettes. I now live in a no smoking apartment building, so I need to take my cigars for a 5 minute walk to the river. I used to just take it to the deck of my house, but a recent divorce has brought these changes. I only smoke outdoors, due to my asthma. I still haven't found a lounge with a great ventilation system. I now prefer mild Sumatra, Indonesian, Brazilian tobaccos/wrapper/binders, along with lightly infused cigars (Drew Estate Tabak, Oliva Nub, CAO Flavours, Al Capones). Im not a fan of Acids. I always drink something while puffing, even with the tiny cigarillos. Mostly coffee, but also root beer and Amaretto on the rocks in the summer. I also smoke mostly cigarillos under a 38 gauge with the exception of Nub Nuance and Tabak line. I am very sensitive to nicotine, so very mild to moderate medium is a must for me. I prefer using a 9mm punch for the few larger cigars I smoke. Well that's about it. I look forward to gaining more knowledge on this hobby and future interactions with the you guys/gals.
Al