Newbie Training Cigar Pass-- For February 07-

[smellysell]

 

[tomthirtysix]

Will the fact that I am a Braves fan count against me?

:laugh:
No. Along with all my sporting loves, I will also put aside all bias for my sporting hates, as well. Besides, I can't hate the Braves anymore, the NL East is ours now.

Edit: Along with the pic, if it isn't obvious what exactly the moment is, maybe a sentence or two explaining it. I'll be adding this line to the post about the contest.

 

[smellysell]

Will the fact that I am a Braves fan count against me?

I decided not to go with any Phillies pics. Plus I wasn't even 1 yet in '80 when they won it, so I don't remember obviously.

 

[beaucredo]

03062400000225398341...Heading your way defetis

 

[beaucredo]

Will the fact that I am a Braves fan count against me?

:laugh:
No. Along with all my sporting loves, I will also put aside all bias for my sporting hates, as well. Besides, I can't hate the Braves anymore, the NL East is ours now.

Edit: Along with the pic, if it isn't obvious what exactly the moment is, maybe a sentence or two explaining it. I'll be adding this line to the post about the contest.

Ok...a pic from 1995 will be up soon

On a side note I always root for NL East teams after the braves are out, like the Mets in 2000, or the Marlins in 1997, or the Phillies in....2042 maybe?!?!

 

[beaucredo]

This is from the 1992 NLCS Game 7. Bond's of the pirates feilds a ball as David Justice crosses the plate to tie the game, ad the slow running Bream tries his best to get to home plate. Bonds' throw home beat Bream, but it was wide to the first base side. Bream was able to slide under the tag.

Here is the quote from Braves announcer Skip Caray "Swung, line drive left field! One run is in! Here comes Bream! Here's the throw to the plate! He is...safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win!"

This is easily the most memorable moment for any Braves fan, and it put the Braves into the 1992 World Series.

 

[Boogs34]

I'm not in this pass, but have been following it. But, I will toot in and give you my greatest moment as a sports fan.

I'm a Washington sports fan residing nearby in Maryland. I grew up as a Baltimore Orioles fan, however, even though they were 1 city away. Football (NFL) is by far my favorite sport. But I cannot define 1 football moment that was a greater moment (banner falling) on me than Cal Ripken breaking the consecutive games streak on September 6, 1995. Although I did not attend the record breaking game in person, I did attend the a game in the previous home series so I was right there at the time, and of course watched the game live. I was an impressionable 12 years old. Cal Ripken was and continues to be a living legend Maryland. He is what Larry Bird is to Boston. He is what Mike Ditka is to Chicago. Adding to Cal's legend he was born and raised in Maryland as well. When leaving Maryland towards Pennsylvania on 95N to Philadelphia / NYC, all you will see are baseball stadiums bearing his name in the image of Camden Yards.

I guess my point in the backstory is this. Although, I consider myself a Washingtonian, I am a Baltimore Orioles fan who grew up following an athlete that we can all look up to with pride. He is a man who works a lot for the young people of the community, who never cheated, and just went in every day doing his job the best he could. His work off the field rivals that which he did on the field, and in this era of sports (nay, in this era that which we live in today) sincerely needs more athletes (nay, people) like him.

Now I'll let wikipedia describe that night.

On September 6, 1995, many baseball fans within and out of the United States tuned in to cable TV network ESPN to watch Ripken surpass Lou Gehrig's 56-year-old record for consecutive games played. The event still ranks as one of the network's most watched baseball games ever. Cal's children, Rachel and Ryan, threw out the ceremonial first balls. When the game became official in the bottom of the fifth inning, the numerical banners that displayed Ripken's streak on the wall of the B&O Warehouse outside the stadium's right field wall changed from 2130 to 2131. Everyone attending (including the opposing Angels and all four umpires) erupted with a standing ovation lasting over 22 minutes, one of the longest standing ovations for any athlete. During the ovation, Cal also did a lap around the entire Camden Yards warning track to shake hands and give high-fives to the fans. ESPN never went to a commercial break during the entire ovation. In the game, Ripken went 2 for 4, hitting a home run and a double in the game. Mike Mussina recorded the win. Ripken's home run was hit to a seat (now marked in the stadium) in his 2130th consecutive game. He had previously hit a home-run in 1993 to the exact same seat to break Ernie Banks' record for most home-runs by a shortstop.[8]

So he broke the record. The banner fell, which gives me goosebumps, and is precisely the greatest sports moment of my life.
The 22 minute ovation was spontaneous and unplanned, and included President Clinton and VP Gore. It was unreal to watch - I can only imagine being there - because a few games earlier the excitement and cheers of the crowd was impressive enough.
He hit a homerun in the record tying and breaking game.

I guess instead of explaining it all I'll just show you this swing during that game...

 

[Saxjazzman]

I have a pair of desktops. One 50 ct from Thompson, which was my first humidor ever. Grew out of that one after a couple years, and picked up a 150 Ct CAO Black Humidor. CI had a special on the 'dor for like $35 if you bought a box of CAO Black. Being that the humidor by itself was at least $100, I figured it was as good a time as any to upgrade. Now, the "good" stcks sit in there, and my regular ones go in the small box.

I'm slowly realizing that even this isn't enough, and a friend of mine that I usually split my buys with just bought another desktop, and that one is going to be used for some of my overflow.

You really should consider getting something bigger. Have you consider a coolidor?? Thanks for the contest!! This will be cool.

 

[davidr2340]

Edgar Martinez hit a game-winning double, scoring Joey Cora, and Ken Griffey Jr. to win the game 6-5, and advance to the ALCS. The moment that "saved baseball in Seattle"!!!
The last few years here have been a different story... :blush:

Thanks for the contest bro!!! :thumbs:

 

[smellysell]

Edgar Martinez hit a game-winning double, scoring Joey Cora, and Ken Griffey Jr. to win the game 6-5, and advance to the ALCS. The moment that "saved baseball in Seattle"!!!
The last few years here have been a different story... :blush:

Thanks for the contest bro!!! :thumbs:

Were A-Rod and R. Johnson both playing on that team too?

 

[davidr2340]

Edgar Martinez hit a game-winning double, scoring Joey Cora, and Ken Griffey Jr. to win the game 6-5, and advance to the ALCS. The moment that "saved baseball in Seattle"!!!
The last few years here have been a different story... :blush:

Thanks for the contest bro!!! :thumbs:

Were A-Rod and R. Johnson both playing on that team too?

Yes they were!!!

 

[nicktressler]

I have a coolidor that looks like this

I have a humidor I bought from Thompson

here is a link
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And I have 2 Savoy Desktops from Holt's that were 20 dollars they both kindof suck though as I bought bead for them and they still keep terrible humidity.

 

[nicktressler]

To me this signifies the passing of the torch from one of the greatest hockey players ever to another. Seeing these two play together for those couple games last year was amazing, even though Mario was not the same as in his prime. It was really sad as last year when Mario played was the only time I can truly say that he was not the best player on the ice at a given time. I know this will prbably not win as Hockey is not as mainstream as baseball or other sports but it has meant a lot to me as a hockey fan and as a Penguins season ticket holder. I think Sidney Crosby is going to end up being one of the things that helps make sure the Penguins stay in Pittsburgh.

 

[tomthirtysix]

You really should consider getting something bigger. Have you consider a coolidor?? Thanks for the contest!! This will be cool.

I've thought about it, but with space at a premium in my small apt, that idea is kind of on the backburner for now. My local B&M just finished renovating the lounge in the back, and they just put in a cabinet with boxes you can rent. So, I'm looking into getting one of those as well, for some extra space that doesn't take up space at my place, and to help support the locals a little more.

 

[beaucredo]

You really should consider getting something bigger. Have you consider a coolidor?? Thanks for the contest!! This will be cool.

I've thought about it, but with space at a premium in my small apt, that idea is kind of on the backburner for now. My local B&M just finished renovating the lounge in the back, and they just put in a cabinet with boxes you can rent. So, I'm looking into getting one of those as well, for some extra space that doesn't take up space at my place, and to help support the locals a little more.

I have a locker at my BM and it is the best thing I ever did. I do most my smoking there, so I keep 3-5 of my ffavorites in the locker at a time, while storing the rest in my cooler.

On a side not, where in LI are you, and what BM. My grandparents live out there, and I will be visiting them this summer, and will be looking for a good BM to smoke in.

-Leo

 

[tomthirtysix]

I have a locker at my BM and it is the best thing I ever did. I do most my smoking there, so I keep 3-5 of my ffavorites in the locker at a time, while storing the rest in my cooler.

On a side not, where in LI are you, and what BM. My grandparents live out there, and I will be visiting them this summer, and will be looking for a good BM to smoke in.

-Leo

I'm in Elmont. There's a little shop about 5 minutes from me in Franklin Square called Maxi's. He just completely renovated the back of it, and for a small place, it's beautiful. There's a couple places around. Let me know where you'll be,and we should be able to find something good.

 

[defetis]

Recieved the pass today! Has anyone found any MSRP's on the casket strength toro? Also on the Partagas 95'?

Thank you, I'm organizing my Puts and takes

 

[tomthirtysix]

Just a quick look, but according to CI, the MSRP on the Cask Strength is $7. And according to Top25Cigar.com, the MSRP on the Partagas is $14.25

 

[defetis]

here are my puts and take for you guys, let me know if there is any problem

17. 5 Vegas Casket Strength, Toro $7 p: Don Pepin Black Belicoso $7.40
45. Mystery Cigar? $17 p: Padron 1926 #1 $20
64. Partages Decadas 1995 #1 $14.25 p: Ashton ESG Robusto

Hope everyone agrees, and this pass is moving great!

 

[defetis]

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