2012/2013 Cigar Geeks Introductions

[Rebecca Silverwolf]

The format is:
1. I'm Rebecca, age 28
2. Had my first cigar at the same time Jackal did, so around four years ago.
3. I live in Brea, California (North Orange County). I was born and raised in North Orange County, I went to school there, and am currently employed there. No reason to move away.
4. I'm a Cash Office Specialist for Target, though I'm trying to move into their forensics lab.
5. Jackal (Jason) is my boyfriend. My biological family is crazy and dysfunctional, so I avoid them as much as possible.
6. Hobbies include boardgames, reading, writing, and I Organize a couple Meetup groups.
7. There is a ton of great information on this site, and I've found the database and reviews to be invaluable in exploring the wide world of cigars. The BOTLs on this site are a great bunch of guys, with great information and good senses of humor.
8. Well, Rebecca is my actual name. Silverwolf is my standard online screen name.
9. My avatar is the South Park character of me. It even includes my cat, Misty.
10. I have a general passion for learning things, and trying new things.

The picture is me and a couple friends in a group costume for a Super Heroes and Villains Masquerade. I'm the one in the middle.

[grabow66]

ok here we go.


My name is Justin Cox and I am 36 years old.

Ive been smoking cigars off and on since 1995.

I live in a very small country community in rural Arkansas, I recently was able to purchase my grandparents old house that I was raised in. I love it.

I work as a machine operator at Cloyes Gear inc. I make parts for GM

I have a wonderful wife Sarah who works along side me and even herfs with me from time to time.

I have a great 11 year old daughter Hannah from my first marriage.

My hobbies include backgammon, video games comic booka and collecting rare decks of playing cards.

I love this site because I feel like this is the best one on the web.

My username is grabow66 because I used to collect pipes and 66 was my old football number.

My avatar is Tom Baker. AKA Doctor Who (old school) and I am a huge fan.

[PETE314]

1. My Name is Peter Krivejko, I am 40 years old.
2. I used to smoke 1 or 2 cigars a year for about 10-15 years....then the last year or 2, I started smoking 1 or 2 a week towards the end of the summer and fall when I went tailgating at football games. But they were always B&M purchases and smoked right after....It wasn't until my buddy jhalfhill here at the office motivated me to get a humidor about 3 and a half months ago that I actually got serious about the hobby.
3. I live in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio....Mentor. As to why??? Well I was an Air Force brat when I was a kid and I was in a new place almost every year of my life till I was 8. when I was 7 my parents split and my mther took my sister and I "home" as both of my parents are from this area of Northeast Ohio. And it is the first time I had ever been in one place for an extended period of time....The first place I could truly hang my hat. So when I graduated college I came home and found a job and I have been in the area ever since....
4. I am a Systems Analyst for the Cleveland Clinic. My Main duties revolve around ad hoc data wrangling and report writing from the infromation coming out of the main Hospital Information System(HIS). We have a lot of Data Mart Development going on as well. I was a part of the Team that supported the Inpatient module of the HIS for 5 of our 13 hospitals...On Call was not fun. And there are many sleepless nights to attest to it.
5. I have been married to my beautiful wife coming on 5 years in October. We have 2 "furry" children. Guinness, a black lab/Aussie Shepherd mix. and Bailey, a black lab/Whippet mix.
6. Oh geez, what don't I like??? First and foremost I love to spend time and go out with my lovely wife. When we can we lilke to take trips whether day trips or longer...I love cars and driving even if I don't have the 2nd car to show off and baby...I play golf when I can. I am captain of my Darts Team that plays ever Wednesday Night, I love fine wine(more on the drier side) and I love craft beers. I love to grill and smoke/bbq. I am a HUGE Cleveland Browns fan, and a Cleveland sports fan over all...I am an Ohio State fan , followed closely by the Razorbacks of Arkansas. I love to shoot, though I rarely get to do so. I love art and if you have the chance check out the spanish impressionist "Royo"....probably my favorite artists alive today. And lastly I have been into listening to the Rat Pack era Music...Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald....I don't know what it is.....while I love all kinds of music, from opera, to pop, to some metal, and back to Bach and Bethoven....latley the Siriusly Sinatra station just calms me down....
7. I came to this forum because of the Virtual Humidor...plain and simple...I "frequent" this forum because of the people. This is a great bunch of people. Very generous and giving in time, information and yes gifts too. I love the dry sarcastic wits of many of the posters which fits right in with me....If you can't get along with the people on this board...then you have a screw loose....
8. PETE is rather self explanatory...314 is actually my chapter role number within my fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon from college...
9. I look at cigars as one of the finer things in life and I loved the look and style of the particular photograph...
10. Don't know I think I covered the bases....If anyone is wondering....the "rocketship underpants" quote is from Calvin and Hobbes...and I just love the smartass attitude of my other quote...

Me and my amazing wife...

[dwig]

1.   David Wigger, 52 years old but still not that mature!
2.   Been into cigars for about 5-6 years now.  Quit cigarettes about 2 yrs ago.
3.   Live in Jenks, America.........a suburb of Tulsa, OK.  I guess the reason I live here
        is it is a place that has all 4 seasons............and they are all BRUTAL!
4.   I am a self employed Home Inspector.  A great gig making full time $$$ and only working half time.
        Plus, I am helping people with the biggest purchase they ever make.
5.   I have a great wife and an 18yr old daughter.
6.   For hobbies ...... hunting, fishing, woodworking, beer and cigars.
7.   Started out on CG mainly for the reviews and learning about cigars.
        Now, it's become more like a big family,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and to find out what trouble Bob has gotten himself into.
8.   User name is just an abbreviation, no real story there.
9.   My avatar is a photo of me smoking a cigar taken with my FLIR infrared camera.   It's just cool!!!
10.   This guy walks into a bar with a parrot on his shoulder and................................

[adriedel]

1.My name is Adam Riedel, I'm 28 years old.
 2.I’ve been smoking cigars for about 1 year. After my trip to the Dominican Republic at a cigar factory it was hard not to start smoking cigars.
 3. I live in Lombard, IL. I live here because its close the my friends, family, and job. 
 4.I work at an Office Coordinator at a Wound Care Center. 
5. I have a wife of almost 2 years and a dog. My wife will smoke some flavored cigars with me sometimes but my dog only likes full flavored cigars. That bitch always wants my expensive ones. (I’m talking about my dog not my wife) ? 
 6.I like to ride bikes, play bags, watch movies, and drink scotch. 
 7.I like this website because I’m new to smoking and I get great tips. Also it’s a good place to make trades.
 8. It has been my screen name on everything since AOL when I was 10 years old.
 9. It was the picture from the cigar factory in the Dominican. 
10. I’m really glad people on this site are not hard on people with terrible grammar and spelling.

[metalhead y cigarguy]

Hello, my name is Bryan and I'm a cigar smoker. I'm 34 years young, but feel 50 years old.

I've been smoking cigars off and on for over 10 years but have really been into the hobby the last 3 years.

I currently reside in the great state of Washington, where the views are beautiful, it rains a lot and the tobacco taxes are high.

I work in law enforcement and I'm currently one of two Animal Control Officers serving a community of about 28,000 citizens.

I'm married to my high school sweet heart going on 13 years and we've been together going on 18 years. I have 5 year old twin boys and two dogs.

I enjoy the hobbies of cigars and pipes and really enjoy music. I prefer Heavy Metal and I enjoy attending rock concerts. I enjoy chatting on this forum and discussing cigars as well.

I frequent this place because I enjoy discussing cigars and chatting with other like minded individuals with similar interests. Plus the virtual humidor makes it really easy for keeping track of my collection.  

My username comes from music and cigars. I'm a Metalhead and I enjoy cigars, and since Romeo y Julieta are my favorite cigars that's how I came up with my name. metalhead y cigarguy

My avatar is of Peter Griffin from the TV animated sitcom Family Guy. It's one of my favorite shows, and I think all of us have a little Peter Griffin inside us somewhere.


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[irratebass]

The format is:
1. Hi, I'm Mickey 43

2. I started smoking cigarettes when I was 7, I smoked till I 27 and it killed my immune system, I was always sick and I decided to quit cold turkey. I smoked cigars off and on since H.S. but never a good premium stick. Not until 2006 I was hanging with a coworker who showed me how to cut, light and smoke (he is now my brother in law). I didn't get serious about cigars until last Aug and honestly I never could fill that void that cigarettes could, so I was watching The Sopranos and watching Tony smoke his cigars made me really want one. I told my wife that I was going to start smoking cigars....she didn't believe and she really is not a fan of the hobby, but doesn't give me as much grief as she used to about it.

3. Born and raised in Indianapolis, and I now live in Morresville, Indiana (about 30 mins West of Indy) Why? I don't know, I am actually not a fan of IN, if I had my way I would live in AZ.

4. I am a dispatcher for a trucking company, been here for 10 years and I am ready for a change.

5. I am happily married for 2 years (2nd marriage) no kids, but I do have a 5 year old stepson that always makes life interesting.

6. I'm kinda the opposite of all you, I don't like to hunt, fish, or guns. I am a music, movie and video game nerd. i used to ride motorcycles, but not since I was a teenager, I miss it sometimes.

7. I was recommended this forum by Chef, I had seen his tattos on AJF's FB page and I sent him a message about another cigar forum I belong to and he told me about CG, I lurked then joined and I enjoy all your posts and I especially like the virtual humi even though mine is out of wack now and needs updated drastically.

8. I am a failed musician and I pled bass in a band called irrate, I just like the name and use it for everything, people often confuse it with the fish.

9. I will not keep the same avatar, I change it up all the time, basically when I started smoking I started making a list of everything I smoked and what I liked and didn't the avatars are the sticks I would someday like a box of.

10. Glad to be here and glad you all accepted me.

Pic is of this weekend when I met, smoked and hung out with Glen Case of Kristoff Cigars, I'm the dork in the hat.

[ewu]

1.   Hi, I'm Eric, just turned 40.
2. I messed around with cigars a bit in the mid-90's boom, but never got serious (or learned anything). Last fall I went to a fundraiser for pediatric cancer that included hanging out, drinking scotch and smoking cigars. No idea what I smoked, but I loved it and immediately started geeking out on the hobby. So total time of being "serious" about cigars, maybe 7 months.
3. I live outside of Boulder, CO. My wife and I are Colorado natives and our careers (in "tech") have seemed to keep us near Boulder. The weather can't be beat, although we'd both prefer a little more urban setting.
4. I'm a software entrepreneur, two years into a startup building apps for Salesforce customers. This is my company: http://bracketlabs.com
5. My wife and I have a 2 year old daughter and a 2 month old son. As you can probably imagine, finding time to smoke a cigar can sometimes be a challenge. Luckily my wife is pretty understanding
6.   When I have free time, in addition to smoking cigars and drinking whiskey, I love to talk shop with other entrepreneurs and offer help wherever I can. I also love to geek out about strength and conditioning training (although training time is REALLY at a premium lately), denim (if you think cigars are a quirky hobby...) and reading.
7.   I found this forum while looking for an iPhone app to track my fledgling humidor. I stuck around because of the great people and generally helpful, friendly vibe. CG forums are by far the friendliest and least susceptible to people taking themselves too seriously of all the cigar forums I checked out.
8. It's my first initial and last name.
9. Always liked the image since I saw it used on a Jawbreaker record cover. Any Jawbreaker fans out there?
10. When I started geeking out on cigars I didn't have a clue about the generosity and friendliness associated with cigar culture. As I've learned more, it's become a really fun, cool part of the hobby and I have to thank the great folks here on CG for being such great examples of the BOTL spirit.

Here's my wife and I at our wedding a few years ago (pre-kids, so we look relatively rested)

 

[Romeo]

1. Hello!!! My name is Romeo Lombardi..yes that's my real name!
2. I been smoking cigars regularly now for 4 years, before that I would just some one on special occasion, but now smoke about 3 a day when I have them.
3. I live in Warren RI, great small town right on the water
4. I am on disability
5. I have been married for 3o years my wife's name is Heidi and I have a 20 year old son Brett.
6. Besides relaxing with a fine cigar, I like to smoke my pipe. I am an avid New York Yankee fan!!
7. I come to this forum because it is filled with great people and everytime here I learn more and more about cigars.
8. I picked the user name Romeo because...well that is obvious lol .
9. I like the smoking wolf!!
10. The only thing I can add is thank you for having me in this great group, your all so generous and knowledgeable, thanks!!!





OK THIS PICTURE BETTER????  LMAO!!!!

[Bob Cordell]

Romeo, you look pissed off like Vinnie the Chin getting ready to whack somebody!!!!!!

[Brlesq]

@ Romeo using that photo!  Looks like the scary old caretaker in almost every Scoobie-Doo episode who ". . . would have got away with it if it wasn't for those dagnammit' kids!"    

Romeo is usually much more photogenic than this!

[Romeo]

you guys are tuff!!!! LMAO Gonna put a hit out on all of ya's lol

[akira]

The format is:
1. Mike Fujii, 34
2. Just for special occassions during college, but more regularly the past 4 years
3. I'm currently in San Jose, CA because Santa Barbara doesn't have very many opportunities for people my age.  I went to college down there and was able to stay for a few extra years after college working as a controller for a museum, but there wasn't enough opportunity to advance my career there so I had to make the move back up north to find a better paying job.
4. I work for a CPA firm and do individual and business taxes as well as financial statement attestation services.
5. I live with my wife, Stephanie, our 3 year old Golden Retriever, Taiko, and our brand new baby girl Amaya (born 6/3/12).
6. During my off time, I play golf and basketball and also enjoy working on my house.
7. I originally signed up for this site because of the virtual humidor function, but I soon got into the forums because of all the great information shared here, especially the deals and of course, I also drop in to laugh at Bob's expense...  
8. My user name is my middle name.
9. I love My Father cigars and MF are my initials.
10. The pic below is of my wife, my daughter and myself.

[Romeo]

Great pic Mike!!!!!

[akira]

Romeo - 6/11/2012  2:52 PM

Great pic Mike!!!!!

Thanks Romeo!  Even with the bags under our eyes, we were very happy to finally meet our daughter!

[gitfiddl]

Romeo - 6/11/2012  5:52 PM

Great pic Mike!!!!!

   

That's a beautiful baby!  And I'll say it again, we, as a bunch of cigar smoking folks, so over-achieved as far as our spouses and significant others are concerned!

[Shukpaw]

Great picture, Mike.  Congrats again.  You can scratch all that stuff on #6 off.  You just lost all your off time to the new little one.

[nwb]

1. Nathan Bonick – 30 years old.
2. I've been smoking cigars since college, so just over 10 years.  My brother and I lived together while we attended UGA, and he picked up cigar smoking while in the Army.  He introduced me to the fine hobby, and it has been downhill since.  For about 6 years, I smoked around 100 cigars a year, now I smoke 4-5 a week.
3. I live in a suburb of Atlanta.  Although I was born in Colorado, I grew up in a small town in Georgia called Buford.  After graduating from UGA, I found the job market in Atlanta to be very good, so I haven't left.
4. Currently, I'm a Project Accountant for The Wendy's Company.  As of mid-July, our office is being consolidated to Ohio, so I'll be working elsewhere (hopefully).  I'm currently looking at moving into a Financial Analysis role.
5. My wife, Stephanie, and I have been married almost seven years.  We met in a bar in Athens, Georgia, and we have been inseparable since.  We have a three year old daughter, Anistyn, who is our little gem.
6. When I have time, I love to golf.  I'm also an avid college football fan, UGA coming first and the SEC coming a close second.
7. I first joined CG for the virtual humidor and the "Hot Deals" BlackIrish always posted.  Found the people here to be very friendly (especially compared with some of the other Cigar Forums out there), so I decided to jump in.
8. They are my initials, and double as "newbie".
9. Just liked the picture.
10. Pictures below of my wife and I, and then our daughter.

[lowpro75]

Brlesq - 6/11/2012  4:23 PM

@ Romeo using that photo!  Looks like the scary old caretaker in almost every Scoobie-Doo episode who ". . . would have got away with it if it wasn't for those dagnammit' kids!"    

Romeo is usually much more photogenic than this!

[Bob Cordell]

   


I'll get my shyt together tomorrow and post a few!!

[Brlesq]

       

Sorry, Romeo, but that's some funny stuff Lowpro posted.

[Kckodiak]

X2 congrats on the baby!!!

[Bob Cordell]

Nathan over-achieved!



Seriously folks!


Heh-heh...salute'

[NoMoreLies]

1.   I'm Will, i'm 27.
2.   I picked up cigars a little over a year about 2 years after quitting cigarettes.  
3.   I live in Peoria, AZ.  I'm an AZ native but would love to move.  I have always wanted to join the military but life took me in a different direction.  I may do it this year if possible.
4.   I'm a man of many talents, but my 9-5 is a banker.  My current job is processing auto loans from car dealers.  I also run a part time web design company and fix computers and other electronics.
5.   I have a 9 year old daughter, and im recently single, sort of.  Divorce isnt final yet, but it's coming.
6.   Cigars, guitars, music production, DJing, cars, tattoos, computer games, graphic design, tinkering with electronics.
7.   I mainly lurk around here these days, but I like the atmosphere and the people.  Even Bob.
8.   NoMoreLies has been my online handle for a long time.  It is a reference to my favorite band to ever grace this Earth, Iron Maiden.
9.   I never got around to making an avatar.  Maybe I will someday...

[RoscozRevenge]

Hello, my name is Dan and I am a 30 year old child... (Just picture a 6'3", 220 lb toddler who missed his nap and you will be on the right track)

My first cigar was a RyJ Tubo on New Years Eve 2000... I puked my guts out shortly after into my best friends bathroom sink. My interest was renewed on a 2008 vay-cay to the Dominican and the deal was sealed when I had my first PSD4 at a BBQ in 2010. I purchased my first humidor in April or May last year and struggled along until a coworker told me about Cigar Geeks. My collection just passed 700 and I have all of you wonderful geeks to blame for it!  

I split my time between Lethbridge, Alberta where I was born and most of my fam-damn-ly resides, and Sparwood, British Columbia where I rent a second place to stay when I am working. In theory I work a 4 day on 4 day off shift schedule so I only need to make the 110 mile drive once a week. It is a beautiful drive across the prairies, into the hills and through a mountain pass all the way to work and the best part is 75mph the whole way! Just watch those darn deer and waskally RCMP.  

I am a Journeyman Electrician and I install/service fire suppression systems on mobile mining equipment and in industrial facilities. Not exactly a glamorous job but it is about the best a greasy tradesman like me can do so close to home. I fell into my current occupation after being laid off December 2010 from the commercial/industrial electrical contractor where I worked in the city. Thanks recession.

So far the powers that be have wisely seen fit to ensure that I do not reproduce and sadly working out in the sticks has not been conducive to finding a nice lady to practice with. I visit my folks whenever I manage to get some time off and I have a younger sister who recently moved 220 miles North to Reddeer, Alberta with her husband so he could pursue a job offer that he received while they were on their honeymoon in Cuba.

Most of my hobbies have been put on hold as of late but I enjoy keeping an aquarium, hiking, discharging various firearms, accumulating mundane knowledge and prospecting for gold with my father on his claim in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. I am also partial to good books, stiff drinks and strong cigars.

I hang out here mostly for the camaraderie of my fellow BOTL which is a constant source of amusement. It is challenging for a guy in my situation to meet like minded folk at all and really enjoy the diversity of members, not to mention the unusual sorts that frequent the joint.

RoscozRevenge has been my handle since back in the dial-up days when they first made a video game in which you could name your player. At the time the Roscoe part was supposed to reference the old school slang for a handgun. Ya'll know... damn kids and their damn games...

I recently changed my avatar from an image of Invader Zim, a maniacal cartoon alien with aspirations of world domination to a burnt out and crusty owl that looks as though he survives on gas station coffee and suffers the occasional acid flashback. I felt the change accurately reflects the evolution of my existence.

Below is a picture of me celebrating at my sisters wedding last August with a Ramon Allones SS and another of me on my thirtieth birthday with a CAO L'anniversaire.