2022 Monthlong Smoking & 30/30 [Archive]

chain_gang

07-11-2021, 09:08 AM

I think last month's (June 2021) Crowned Heads Monthlong Smoking and 30/30 Contest was a huge success. Lots of fun, 'trades', bombs, shit talking, and comaraderie. One thing that definetly needs to be done better is the planning - that's what we'll do here.

We'll start with the biggest decision, fist:

1. What brand or umbrella of brands?

-Crowned Heads was a great brand that offered a huge variety of smokes - many different LEs, not too bad of pricing (especially with discounts), pretty easy to find and purchase, a huge spectrum of tastes, and it goes on.

-If the brand is too boutique (EZ comes to mind), there's a risk of low participation due to the high cost of entry and them being HTF; but given there's almost a year to plan purchases, it could be doable.

-There's many brand umbrellas come to mind - Tat/L'At/Surrogates, CLE/Eiroa/Asylum, and EZ/Nomad/CFed.

If you have multiple brands you'd be interested in - list them. We'll figure something out to get to one.

Everyone is welcome to comment, share their opinions, and whatever.
FireTom you've got some sticks coming your way, courtesy of WNYTONY 's raffle win and his excellent decision to bomb them onto you. Let's hear your input. If you're not interested in a monthlong smoking or the brand decided - I'll send you 10 sticks soon.

RenoH414

07-12-2021, 09:28 AM

I’d definitely be down for a monthlong smoke. With my job I won’t be able to partake every day but I would on the days I could.

So I figure mines only a half a vote but I’d be down for a Tat/Lat for sure. Or I’d do other brands and just start stocking up once the decision is made.

Great idea to keep it going.

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chain_gang

07-12-2021, 10:32 AM

Brand Voting

1. Tatuaje (umbrella'd with L'Atelier and Surrogates)
>Votes: 1
>Bums: Reno

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AlanS

07-12-2021, 01:01 PM

Might I suggest a vitola as opposed to a specific manufacturer say a Toro or Corona month. Trey already does lanceros in February

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chain_gang

07-12-2021, 04:38 PM

Might I suggest a vitola as opposed to a specific manufacturer say a Toro or Corona month. Trey already does lanceros in February

Sent from my iPad using TapatalkNo Saka? No Room 101?

Personally, I'd say let's stick with a brand, but we'll see what the votes say.

chain_gang

07-12-2021, 04:49 PM

2022 Votes

1. Tatuaje (umbrella'd with L'Atelier and Surrogates)
>Votes: 1
>Bums: Reno

2. Vitola-specific: Toro or Corona Gorda
>Votes: 1
>Bums: AlanS

SoCal gunner

07-12-2021, 07:51 PM

chain_gang

07-12-2021, 10:20 PM

Got my prize pack from chain_gang for the 30/30.

Holy shit Matt - guess I gotta got vote Tat now too?

We do monsters in October (not always the full-on 30/30), but June is far enough away that it works for me.

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Enjoy, TJ!

Yeah, now that Tatuaje's doing the Monster and Christmas samplers, it's gonna get pretty Tat heavy around here. Do you want just Tat, or the umbrella as your vote?

Isn't Illusione's affiliated with Tat like L'At and Surrogates?

AlanS

07-12-2021, 10:26 PM

Smoke Inn is working on an Advent Calender with several manufacturers involved. Each day will be a surprise

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Brimy

07-12-2021, 10:30 PM

The Tat umbrella sounds good.
But I reserve the right to change my mind!
The Tat umbrella is big enough that you could do a specific vitola under it.

WNYTONY

07-13-2021, 12:32 AM

Tatuaje is a good suggestion. I'll also throw out AJ Fernandez as he's got enough out there to do a month without repeats as well.

CentralTimeSmoke

07-13-2021, 09:07 AM

I'm a fan of Cigar Dojo's podcast, Flavor Odyssey. Last season, they did pairings specific to types of wrappers. I think that could be fun--such as broadleaf or Ecuadorian Sumatra. I think that could be more educational for some of the more inexperienced smokers around here to learn taste profiles.

restomod

07-13-2021, 03:29 PM

Im in the Tat/Lat/Sur camp 100%

SoCal gunner

07-13-2021, 09:44 PM

Enjoy, TJ!

Do you want just Tat, or the umbrella as your vote?

Definitely the umbrella.

Like Tony, I too was going to toss out AJ as another possibility - that would have to be the largest net to cast.

I'm pretty much good with anything the group wants. I'll either have some, get some, or have a few from the sidelines.

SoCal gunner

07-13-2021, 09:47 PM

Got my prize pack from chain_gang for the 30/30.

Holy shit Matt - guess I gotta got vote Tat now too?

We do monsters in October (not always the full-on 30/30), but June is far enough away that it works for me.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210713/6f14e44de0a10375340b24cb782462ee.jpgSo after seeing AlanS and cheaphumidors prize packs and recognizing the Culebras, I opened the box and found this inside:
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Alan and Kayla - we have to all smoke the Culebras together!

AlanS

07-13-2021, 10:50 PM

So after seeing AlanS and cheaphumidors prize packs and recognizing the Culebras, I opened the box and found this inside:
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Alan and Kayla - we have to all smoke the Culebras together!

At your place or hers?

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chain_gang

07-14-2021, 10:58 AM

FireTom

07-19-2021, 07:14 PM

FireTom you've got some sticks coming your way, courtesy of WNYTONY 's raffle win and his excellent decision to bomb them onto you. Let's hear your input. If you're not interested in a monthlong smoking or the brand decided - I'll send you 10 sticks soon.

How do I keep getting drug into this unwarranted abuse? Here's my offering...

D.E. has a wide range from Factory Smokes to Undercrown to Liga's...

AJ definitely has enough to cover a month.

And of course, my old faithful... The Fuente Line.

Shouldn't be too difficult to find as opposed to some of the limited lines.

Doesn't really matter, I can't find time to smoke a months worth of cigars in a year so...

Now, pick on somebody else! [emoji8]https://media3.giphy.com/media/FcuiZUneg1YRAu1lH2/giphy.gif?cid=349c9dd7tfq6xzlw6t7qnk7m2cafex6bcvmc jx2d8ykjb2ly&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

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josh lucky 13

07-19-2021, 10:49 PM

Tatuaje is a good suggestion. I'll also throw out AJ Fernandez as he's got enough out there to do a month without repeats as well.

Aj we could do a 60 for 60 on his blends. Used to have a wiki page that listed them all. Could not find it last time I tried

chain_gang

07-20-2021, 10:59 AM

Let's try a poll:

https://linkto.run/p/7NGEFJDL

PMing everyone a code soon.

AlanS

07-20-2021, 11:46 AM

Aj we could do a 60 for 60 on his blends. Used to have a wiki page that listed them all. Could not find it last time I tried

Rocky could do that too!

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josh lucky 13

07-20-2021, 12:00 PM

Rocky could do that too!

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Yeah but there are only a few of those I want to smoke. I enjoy most everything aj does

AlanS

07-20-2021, 12:02 PM

Yeah but there are only a few of those I want to smoke. I enjoy most everything aj does

I’d second that, never had a cigar from AJ I didn’t enjoy

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chain_gang

07-20-2021, 08:44 PM

Let's try a poll:

https://linkto.run/p/7NGEFJDL

PMing everyone a code soon.PMs sent with codes

chain_gang

07-21-2021, 08:14 AM

If you didn't get a PM with the codes, let me know.

dinoa2

07-21-2021, 02:40 PM

I tried to vote but I didnt copy the code right, it said I had alrady voted but thats ok. I will trust the judgment of the learned crew here . thanks again Matt

AlanS

07-21-2021, 03:20 PM

^^^ditto^^^

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chain_gang

07-21-2021, 05:37 PM

I tried to vote but I didnt copy the code right, it said I had alrady voted but thats ok. I will trust the judgment of the learned crew here . thanks again Matt

Use the first unassigned code. Not seeing a vote from you.

chain_gang

07-21-2021, 05:43 PM

^^^ditto^^^

Sent from my SM-G960U using TapatalkUse the second unassigned code and try again.

Tombstone

07-21-2021, 05:53 PM

Nature what happened to the forums polling? We used to have polls but I dont see the option anymore other than setting a number of options.

jhedrick83

07-22-2021, 08:13 AM

Nature what happened to the forums polling? We used to have polls but I dont see the option anymore other than setting a number of options.

Wow, I see how it is. I can add a poll to this thread if you want. Not that you asked me....

https://media1.giphy.com/media/0QnlU9tdLMUyQS1uTI/giphy.gif

Someone just PM me what you want in the Poll and I can add it. I need the number of options and the options themselves.

Tombstone

07-22-2021, 09:05 AM

Wow, I see how it is. I can add a poll to this thread if you want. Not that you asked me....

https://media1.giphy.com/media/0QnlU9tdLMUyQS1uTI/giphy.gif

Someone just PM me what you want in the Poll and I can add it. I need the number of options and the options themselves.

I thought you were on your honeymoon still so I took a chance and asked Nature. But what you are really saying is we common people cannot make them ourselves but have to ask.

jhedrick83

07-22-2021, 09:15 AM

I thought you were on your honeymoon still so I took a chance and asked Nature. But what you are really saying is we common people cannot make them ourselves but have to ask.

Well, the honeymoon was baked in to the wedding in March. I'm not on as much now because 10 pounds of shit wont get in this 5 pound bag by itself. Can you post a new thread as a poll or just not add a poll to an existing thread?

chain_gang

07-22-2021, 10:28 AM

I'll PM Jesse, but I was having too much fun with my poll.

dinoa2

07-22-2021, 12:20 PM

ok I voted in the poll that now shows up at top of this thread, me and one other person it looks like. Should have added HVC, me and Tony could do that standing on our heads lol.

Nature

07-22-2021, 12:49 PM

I thought everyone could add a poll.? Maybe it just needs to be done when it’s first started?

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chain_gang

07-22-2021, 06:28 PM

ok I voted in the poll that now shows up at top of this thread, me and one other person it looks like. Should have added HVC, me and Tony could do that standing on our heads lol.HVC is another brand I'm looking forward to exploring. Got a Pan Caliente from Tony and loved it. They seem to have a pretty good selection. Sounds like a candidate for 2023.

chain_gang

07-22-2021, 06:41 PM

I thought everyone could add a poll.? Maybe it just needs to be done when it’s first started?

Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMust be a Tapatalk thing. Not seeing the poll through the app. Probably can't create em either. Shows up on the browser.

Nature

07-22-2021, 07:27 PM

Must be a Tapatalk thing. Not seeing the poll through the app. Probably can't create em either. Shows up on the browser.

Yeah, pretty sure it needs to be done through the full site in a browser.

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josh lucky 13

07-22-2021, 07:36 PM

Must be a Tapatalk thing. Not seeing the poll through the app. Probably can't create em either. Shows up on the browser.

Wow another crapatalk limitation

Tombstone

07-23-2021, 07:37 AM

I'll PM Jesse, but I was having too much fun with my poll.

Sorry to ruin your fun. We just dont see polls much on here anymore. We used to have this guy who would put up polls about once a month.

jhedrick83

07-23-2021, 08:59 AM

Sorry to ruin your fun. We just dont see polls much on here anymore. We used to have this guy who would put up polls about once a month.

DogRockets is still here, he's just busy on his private jet all the time. :poke:

Tombstone

07-23-2021, 09:07 AM

DogRockets is still here, he's just busy on his private jet all the time. :poke:

Your right. I would vote for him for bum of the month.

chain_gang

07-23-2021, 10:24 AM

Sorry to ruin your fun. We just dont see polls much on here anymore. We used to have this guy who would put up polls about once a month.Just means I'll have to find a new way to mess with the Bums.
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josh lucky 13

07-23-2021, 10:58 AM

Just means I'll have to find a new way to mess with the Bums.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210723/cbedf1cd461d1e57c1fc635f8ee46b03.jpg
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So you had all votes going for gurkhas?

chain_gang

07-23-2021, 12:06 PM

So you had all votes going for gurkhas?No, just making the voter think they accidentally chose Gurkha! Got some good chuckles from a couple Bums!

jhedrick83

07-23-2021, 12:13 PM

Your right. I would vote for him for bum of the month.

And now I get it.... A good example of where the ol' noggin is these days.

Nature

07-23-2021, 12:21 PM

I see. Vote flipping. No matter what is entered, it registers as Gurkha. [emoji848]

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chain_gang

07-23-2021, 08:30 PM

I see. Vote flipping. No matter what is entered, it registers as Gurkha. [emoji848]

Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt hopefully registered as mental panic.

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Tombstone

07-24-2021, 07:07 AM

I could smoke all Gurkha for a month.

WNYTONY

07-25-2021, 12:08 AM

I could smoke all Gurkha for a month.

:doublepuke:

Tombstone

07-25-2021, 08:54 AM

:doublepuke:

I just picked up a bundle yesterday.

chain_gang

07-25-2021, 09:29 PM

Can't see who voted in this thread. Giving everyone a shout-out to ensure everyone gets a vote in. Let's wrap this up by Aug 1.
RenoH414 AlanS SoCal gunner Brimy WNYTONY CentralTimeSmoke restomod FireTom josh lucky 13 Nature cheaphumidors Tombstone jrfoxx allusred Ciro jhedrick83 Usafvet509 CitizenZero Regiampiero dinoa2 Cool Breeze Old Smokey LazyLightning DogRockets penna stogey

Vote in this thread - even if you voted in the other poll.

DogRockets

07-30-2021, 01:37 PM

DogRockets is here, have no fear

Yes, Gurkha should be the clear winner

Tombstone

07-30-2021, 03:19 PM

DogRockets is here, have no fear

Yes, Gurkha should be the clear winner

I am with this guy, he is the only one on the forum that could give me a run for my money in Gurkha's smoked in a year.

RenoH414

07-30-2021, 05:05 PM

I don’t have a code to vote in the poll but my vote is for Tat/Lat

Reno

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chain_gang

07-31-2021, 09:07 AM

I don’t have a code to vote in the poll but my vote is for Tat/Lat

Reno

Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGo to the desktop site and you'll see the poll in this thread. No code needed - we scrapped that poll.

chain_gang

08-01-2021, 09:35 PM

Reminder to vote if you're interested in participating. Let's shut'er down after tonight.

Tat's ahead by 1 vote. Know we got some AJ love here, so get ta voting for it if you wanna smoke AJ.

chain_gang

08-05-2021, 06:31 PM

Looks like we're doing Tatuaje, L'Atelier and Surrogates next year. I'm looking forward to it, and there'll be plenty of new Tat goodies available soon between the Monster Mash and Advent Calendar releases to help stock up.

Thanks to all the Bums who voted and are interested in participating.

chain_gang

04-11-2022, 09:37 PM

Almost to the 1.5 month mark. Just wanted to remind the Bums and give a little boot in the ass for those who may've forgotten and were interested.

I think the guys who did last years Crowned Heads 30/30 are all in for 30 this year.
cheaphumidors is more of a "you'll know when you know" kinda gal.

Think Brimy was interested.
dinoa2 's ready to rock out with his Tat stock out...right, Jerry?

We lost RenoH414 , a beloved Tat whore, recently. I'm planning on dedicating the thread, and overall 2022 30/30 to him. He was the first to vote and voice his opinion of Tatuaje being the brand.
FireTom has at least 15 nice sticks now, courtesy of WNYTONY 's big winning from the contest. Hopefully he'll join.
restomod showed interest.

Who else is in? Who's all stocked? And...who's not so stocked?

Still plenty of time to stock up, or grab one or a few for a couple days during June.

WNYTONY

04-12-2022, 12:06 AM

I be IN !

SoCal gunner

04-12-2022, 09:27 AM

I might have a Tat or two laying around, ready to be smoked - I'm in!

Brimy

04-12-2022, 10:46 AM

I be IN too!
Have to do an inventory of my Tats make sure that I have enough for the whole month.

chain_gang

04-12-2022, 01:53 PM

I might have a Tat or two laying around, ready to be smoked - I'm in!So you need more variety?

josh lucky 13

04-12-2022, 02:04 PM

I got 1 that I am pretty sure is a tat I will smoke. Most if my tats are monsters that need to be burned in oct to keep away evil spirits

SoCal gunner

04-12-2022, 02:13 PM

So you need more variety?You've come a long way my friend!
I got 1 that I am pretty sure is a tat I will smoke. Most if my tats are monsters that need to be burned in oct to keep away evil spiritsBut it does sound like Josh needs some ASSISTANCE!

PS - Josh, I picked up one of those 9 inchers you conquered years ago for June's event.