Recent content by smokinhogrider

Thanks for the pointers and feedback. That will help me on future reviews. Like I said, it wasn't that it was a bad smoke, just a frustrating one considering what I had read prior and paid for it. I realize this can happen with any cigar, any brand. :D

$14.95.....Price didn't influence me as I knew if I liked it, I would pay around $5 on the internet. It was just disappointing considering the hype I read. But like many things, it was my opinion.

If everyone can indulge me while I try my first review....... I had read a VERY favorable review on this cigar so was very anxious to try one for myself. I went to my local cigar store and paid almost 3x's the price compared to what is available at various internet sites. But I...

Our company budgets a meager 3% each year which hardly keeps up with cost of living. I've come to believe it's cultural. If upper management doesn't believe in rewarding their employees, it won't happen. But what stands in the way of their quarterly bonuses...nothing. Like it's been...