Brotherhood

I went to my first Herf this past weekend.

People thought I was nuts traveling a total 300 miles to spend some time with people I had never met.

I had a great time sharing with guys just like me. They had the same feeling about stogies and life in general.

I have found a brotherhood alive and well here at Club Stogie!:tu

:ss Yep, people get confused why we box up hundreds of dollars worth of stuff and just pop it in the mail to people we don't know. But nobody here is confused. This place makes me feel like :chk.
 
Hey there everybody. I'm a noob to the board and just thought I'd drop in to say hi! I've only been smoking about a year and a half, so I'm still new to the hobby. Does anybody have a good list of 5 or 6 cigars that are their favorites that I should try? Thanks a lot guys! Sorry if this is in the wrong board post.
 
:ss Yep, people get confused why we box up hundreds of dollars worth of stuff and just pop it in the mail to people we don't know. But nobody here is confused. This place makes me feel like :chk.

Absolute truth, until you've felt both sides of the generosity of this group, you will just never get it.
 
Hey there everybody. I'm a noob to the board and just thought I'd drop in to say hi! I've only been smoking about a year and a half, so I'm still new to the hobby. Does anybody have a good list of 5 or 6 cigars that are their favorites that I should try? Thanks a lot guys! Sorry if this is in the wrong board post.

Start out by going to the New Gorilla Forum and telling us a little about yourself, if you haven't already. Also, some research in the All Cigar Lounge will help. Post in there and tell everyone what kinds of smokes you like, Conn. wrapper, maduros, corojo, etc. Go from there.
 
Today is my one-month anniversary for joining Club Stogie!!!

A month ago I was lurking and decided to take the plunge into the Jungle.

I didn't know what would happen or who I might meet. I was a frightened little noob. I thought I'll chat a little, maybe. See what information I could gain about cigars. Maybe share some of my inexperience.

I had no idea!!!

Immediately I was welcomed!!! I was invited to my first Herf. My friends and relatives thought I had gone off the deep end (jury's still out on that one) because I was going to meet up with strange gorillas. I have to admit I had some trepidation. My fellow BOTL welcomed me, smothered me in stogies, hydrometers, coolidors and other Jungle Survival gear!

I had about 10 cigars a month ago in my humi, and today I am close to 100 sticks and more on the way!

I have gained my first bananas, my first reputations, my first trader points, and my RG is making my wife proud.:r

I provided my first contest and in the same week won a contest (thanks Ryan for playing and Jon for the Anejo).:tu

I have been fortunate enough to meet many of my NorCal Gorillas and I am planning on meeting many more soon, especially my Mean Brother Darrell.:r

The generosity and friendliness of the members of the CS Jungle is overwhelming.

This past month has been a great experience and I can only guess what the next month may bring (maybe my first bomb - I hope not).

Thank you for making me feel like a true member of the CS Jungle!!!
 
Feels good, doesn't it.
You've been on the receiving end of the PIF philosophy here at CS.
Join the rest of us now on the giving end and enjoy an even better feeling.
 
Feels good, doesn't it.
You've been on the receiving end of the PIF philosophy here at CS.
Join the rest of us now on the giving end and enjoy an even better feeling.

You know it!!!

I signed up on the PIF thread just the other day and Bobarian got me involved sending care packages to the troops!!!:tu
 
As someone new to the site I have experienced nothing but good things. This is a great site and and thanks for the great welcome from all.
 
Thanks for the post. I completely agree, this place is wonderful. It really is amazing to me how well everyone here gets along, unlike so many other forums that I frequent. ;)

Am a new guy to this site and that was a great message. Well said! Look forward to reading and learning more with my b/sotLEAF!
Ylo2na
 
this is the same thing that I've found at this site, its like haveing 100 best friends that help you out and answer any questions you may have, I'll be on Club Stogie for a long time!:ss
 
Dave,
I'm a newbie... but after lurking for a little while and reading the posts, I know you speak truth. I hope to hang around here for a long time to come.
 
I've only been here about 4 days, and I love this place. This is the nicest bunch of guys on the net, especially to us newbs. Its funny my wife just walked in the room and asked me "If i was on that damn cigar site again".:r I am on here all day.
 
I've only been here about 4 days, and I love this place. This is the nicest bunch of guys on the net, especially to us newbs. Its funny my wife just walked in the room and asked me "If i was on that damn cigar site again".:r I am on here all day.

:tpd:

I am currently getting addicted to the site. Wife has caught me several times and all I can say is "busted again"
 
Thanks to CS and all the members for being here and helping educate everyone.

This is the best place to be with the best people.

cheers!
 
CS is easily the best forum I have joined. The activity is very helpful and past discussions are full of useful info for a newbie to cigars like me.
 
We found this place in our quest for cigar knowledge. Pretty cool. Information and knowledge we could never hope to gain by ourselves. This sharing creates the bonds of brotherhood. (Sisterhood as well) Cigars are our common bond but much more than cigars take place here.. We are all very different people with very different lives. Respecting each others uniqueness while sharing ourselves beyond cigars here is the true test of Brotherhood.

Brotherhood means feeling bad occasionally when we “go to far”. Those with the right spirit make amen’s in their own way and we move on. Brotherhood means not always saying what you would like to say due to a concern for others. Brotherhood is giving of ourselves without expectation of gain but because it benefits others or the community.

Club Stogie is one of, if not, the most active cigar board on the internet. Amazing amounts of interaction take place here in a relatively friction free environment. Speaking as one of the zookeepers, it’s a pleasure being amongst such a civil group of gorillas (adults). When things come up they get dealt with mostly by the community. When a Mod has to do something it’s normally associated with a new person not understanding our lil pleasant place or a commercial troller.

However, conflict is inevitable. People have strong views on many things. The pot boils and we all say things we wish we hadn’t. When it happens, step back take a deep breath and maybe smoke a good one. Things pass. Change is inevitable. This forum has changed much in the short time since I joined. Some may long for the past. Some have left, many have joined. It is what it is. Which in my opinion is…..

A special place, thanks to everyone who makes it so.


Almost 2 years later...and it's still as true as ever!

I think I'm gonna like it here!:ss
 
That is verry true, im in the Army and currently in Iraq and when i log on i do so to come to club stogie to relax and i can do that with all the fellow Gorillas here. This is defenetly the best and moust relaxing plase to go to. And the people wel ferget about it.:ss a home away from home.
 
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