Just trying to give back to the community so I bombed a newer newbie than me. Not GREAT EXPENSIVE smokes, but I did add an ISOM as a little gift. Just trying to extend te good will everyone has given me. I have to say that it does feel good.

Seems like BOTL Marco felt pity on me by bombing me this morning with a baggie full of mouthwatering smokes. Marco, you're one class act. Allow me, in this post, to say thank you publicly. Your generosity went above and beyond. Thank you and God bless my new friend. -Chad (Ugaman72)

Do some research and find some good solid financials that have their feet under them. Wachovia has been taking a hit but will rebound nicely soon. Plus, they pay a good dividend.

A coward has no redeeming qualities...least of which honesty and integrity...

Here's a name I can throw out there. It's a Brazilian Oil company named PBR (no not Pabst Blue Ribbon), but "Petroleo Brasileiro". I have some clients doing well on it. Worth some investigation. The symbol is PBR...read up.

Well, the words that make me pause are the "no risk" words in your post. Everything carries risk, even those investments that are insured. I try to remind people that insured risk is no better than risk from great companies. As long as you're buying investment grade bonds (I try to buy AA or...

Well, as a Financial Advisor, I finally see a post I can relate to. The one thing I try to stress to clients is the fact that market downturns are normal. They happen every 4-6 years and this year was just the time for one. If you invest in solid long term investments with a solid diversity...

Just one other thing...Newbies, take a page from John's book and do the same when you get established in this hobby. The best thing about this community is the brotherhood. Return it by bombing a few newbies when you get a better hold on the hobby. "Pay it forward" is a term I hear on here a...

Just wanted to post a public thank you to John (jfields) who bombed me Friday with 5 of the most beautiful Fuente babies I've ever seen. As many may know from reading the buy/sell/trade ads, I screwed up by posting a buy ad without waiting my 4 months. It was an inexcusable screw up, and I hope...

People on here just recently turned me onto Chateau Fuente Sungrown's. The best 3.75 I've ever spent. They look regal, too...the cedar wrapping makes them look nice, IMO.. -Chad

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm on my way to a B&M cigar shop locally after the UGA-USC game. Maybe I can score some empty boxes there. Some of them are pretty darn quality looking boxes, so I can understand if I'd have to pay a few bucks for them. Thanks again everyone!!

Since you said you just took up the game..one a Par 75...I'll say 116 (which isn't as bad as it sounds for a beginner). Hope you prove me wrong and break 100!!

How about... Young women working towards a common "goal", greatness on the pitch and in life. OR Our "goal"?...perfection As you can tell, I suck at this :) Good luck, sounds like you have a great young lady there...and a great team. -Chad

Well, everyone on here was right. After being here less than 2 weeks, I have outgrown my humidor. I have the materials and plans to make a coolerdor this weekend. The only thing missing is either cedar sheets, some cedar blocks, or possibly old cedar boxes for the inside (I know this is...

Thanks for the suggestions. Is there a certain ISOM brand that's considered a bit milder than the Monte #2's that I've tried? I love the #2, but to be honest, I don't think my tastes have progressed enough for me to enjoy these the way I should. I was thinking maybe I should try something in the...

OK, noob question here. I bought one of those leather, cedar lined, 10 count travel humidor that's shaped like a book and where the top slides off. Is it necessary to season these? It looks to have a small veneer of cedar inside, and I assume it would warp if I put water to it. Also, how long...

And, NO..not THAT type of info. Just wondering, as a newbie, what impact IKE will have on crops in Cuba? Is their growing season over now? I assume since it's such cash cow for them that they would have tobacco aging in some sturdy sheds, but in my mind I can't help but imagine them in some...

OK, the ISOM cherry was popped this weekend with a gifted Monte No. 2 from a very well off client with a humidor bigger than my house. OK, I'm hooked now. Considering the fact that I loved the Monte, and I may have the chance to try another in a couple of weeks, what would be another brand and...

By the way, what would you say would be an "average" price for a box of SunGrowns? Maybe I'm just expecting them to be too cheap.

I can't find a Fuente dealer here in Athens, GA...and the Opus X is completely out of the question. I've been wanting to try one, along with one of the Anejo line, but refuse to pay 24 bucks for a smoke right now. My business is just getting started here, so maybe it'll be a few years before I...