SyrLinus

I didn't start smoking until age 38. Up to then, I had been an avid non-smoker. I did enjoy the smell of pipes and cigars as they often reminded me of my grandfather, who smoked a pipe as long as I can remember (and did eventually die of throat cancer). I decided to start my CigarNewbie.com blog to present a view of cigars from the eyes of a true newbie who's still rather experienced with the world. I am also transgendered vegan guy, which makes me unique and odd. But I do enjoy life. I started smoking cigars this year when I figured I'd at least try it once. I discovered quickly that I really enjoyed it. <br />
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Some of my favourites include ACID Krush, almost anything by Davidoff, Lieb 100s, Drew Estate Natural Dirts, Rocky Patel's 1990s and 1992s and a few others yet to be discovered. My ultimate favourites are Diamond Crown Maximus #2 and Arturo Fuente Hemingway series. See my lists below as to what I've tried, liked and dislike. Besides cigars I enjoy (when I have time) long distance cycling. I've traveled a few places over the last 10 years (mostly in Canada). I am also vegan and have been so for the last year or so. Interestingly enough, I very rarely get cravings.<br />
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I am also an IT Instructor, specializing in virtulization. If you have any questions about computers or myself, ask away. I'm very open as a person.<br />
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Ok, decided to update what I have smoked and what I liked/didn't like (as of November 11th, 2008):<br />
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Liked alot and will likely order/get again (these make me happy):<br />
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5 Vegas Robusto<br />
A. Fuente Gran Reserva (Hemingway, Rothschilds)<br />
A. Fuente Hemingway (Bestsellers, Short Stories)<br />
Acid Krush Classic (stop laughin' -- I have a huge sweet tooth)<br />
Ashton VSG (it's up there with the Padron 1926 #2)<br />
CAO MX2 Robusto (very nice)<br />
CAO CX2 Robusto (I *LOVE* Cameroons)<br />
Ashton 898 Lonsdale<br />
Capricho Cubano Special<br />
Carlos Torano Signature Collection<br />
CI Legends (Copper by Drew Estates)<br />
Cohiba (ISOM)<br />
Cusano Double Connecticut<br />
Diamond Crown Maximus (10/10!!)<br />
Davidoff Millennium Blend Short Robusto<br />
Davidoff Primeros<br />
Davidoff Winston Churchill Line (Blenheim, Chequers, No. 10)<br />
Don Diego #2 Box Pressed<br />
Drew Estate Clean Robusto<br />
Drew Estate Java 58 Super Toro Maduro<br />
Drew Estate Natural Dirt (see sweet tooth note)<br />
Drew Estate Root Deluxe<br />
Dunhill Aged Samanas<br />
Georges Reserve Corona<br />
Gurkha Ancient Warrior Robusto<br />
Gurkha Legend<br />
Gurkha Regent Robusto<br />
Gurkha Regent Toro<br />
Gurkha Symphony<br />
Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur<br />
Indian Tabac Natural<br />
Lieb F100 (Purito)<br />
Liga Privada No. 9<br />
Man O' War Corona<br />
Montecristo Media Noche Edmundo<br />
Nub Cameroon<br />
Nub Connecticut<br />
Nub Habano<br />
Olivia Serie O Robusto<br />
Olor Rothschild Natural<br />
Padron 1926 #2 Natural (perfect!)<br />
Padron 3000<br />
Padron Anniversary 1964 Series (N? either way, I could go broke on these.. Absolute favourite)<br />
Perdomo Lot 23<br />
Perdomo Reserve Cabinet Series P<br />
Rocky Patel American Market Selection<br />
Rocky Patel Decade 10th Anniversary<br />
Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve<br />
Rocky Patel Rosado<br />
Rocky Patel Summer Collection 2008<br />
Rocky Patel Sun Grown<br />
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990<br />
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992<br />
Rocky Patel Vintage Connecticut 1999<br />
Romeo Y Julieta<br />
Santa Clara Special Edition<br />
Santa Clara 1830<br />
Zino Platinum Scepter Chubby<br />
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These were ok or just won't have again:<br />
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1959 Premium (ISOM)<br />
Acid Blondie (have had hit and miss success)<br />
Andrea's<br />
Cifuentes Y CIA. Partagas 1845<br />
Don Tomas Special Edition<br />
Griffin<br />
Gurkha Grand Age<br />
H. Upmann (ISOM)<br />
Heaven Chocolate (thankfully was free cigar -- UGH)<br />
Macanudo<br />
Perdomo Estate Sel Vin 1991 Astrocrat<br />
Rafael Gonzalez<br />
Te-Amo Anniversario Vintage 99<br />
Te-Amo Platinum<br />
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83-33 118th Street, #7G<br />
Kew Gardens, NY 11415

- computers in general; computer and network security
- virtualization
- long distance cycling
- queer things
- transgender issues
- buddhism
- veganism
- good cigars
- new cigar stores and new cigars

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