I'll weigh in since you asked for additional opinions. Obviously, my opinion is biased by a lack of experience - as all of this is fairly new to me. I've been in 3 passes total - and all in the last 30 days (and only 1 one on this board) - so take this opinion for what ya paid for it. Also...

I'll second that. There are some pics of the gorgeous bands Clown made up for me in his pass at: Oak Band Pics. The pic actually doesn't do them justice, as you can't see the rest of the band (which is black with red pin stripes). - Oak

What the hell jumped on him - was that a lizard? Regardless of the assailant, that was comedy gold... I actually did start chortling with laughter... and I, my friends, am no chortler. :D - Oak

What's "iffy" mean? If you're cheating on your taxes, then be prepared for possibly having to deal with an audit. Hell, even if you are following the letter of the law exactly, make sure you keep those records well - as people who don't stretch get audited too. Whoever told you that audits...

Dude... I wrote in that clause just for you... I know what I'm getting into... but figured it takes something special to bring you 90 miles to DC... :D God knows that's probably not something I'd do every month... your tastes would eventually bankrupt me... Also - that last couple posts...

NOTE: This post was edited, the date of this event has changed to Saturday 2/28... at 1pm Hi there: I'm thinking of starting up Oak's Monthly DC-Area Herf - also known as "Up in Smoak"... I was thinking of the following: We will just pick a place and a date each month at a DC-area place to...

A few FYI's from the pass: 1) As I said above, I'm pretty sure the Work of Art was indeed a maduro. Check out the pic in the post above, it's essentially identical in color to the untold story maduro on the right - and the contrast with the natural cigar in the mix is severe. This is a good...

Here's a little bit more context for ya: Lumberg says, "Oh yeah... this is gonna kick ASS!" "Whoah... this isn't bad... my head is spinning though... oohhhh aahhhh..." :D

Pretty close for the first inch or so... ;) I seem to remember that Big100HD had some of that special taste I was referring to... Either way - the culebra was a kick-ass experience - great way to bond with some fellow leaf-burners... Thanks again, Lumby... :thumbs: -Oak

3-way hand-off is complete... I met up with Lumberg and Big100HD earlier today at a cigar bar in downtown DC... My takes were (from left to right in pic): (click the pic!) - VSG Torpedo - A Fuente Work of Art* - Bolivar Belicoso Fino (BBF) ISOM - Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Robusto...