Been about five years since my last post, so I guess I can start here again.

[Drez]

So, to put things simply.. I was here when CB first came around after the migration from the previous home forum to a lot of the original members. (Not sure the rules regarding mentioning, so just easier to not.) Around that time I kind of started to fade a way a bit, and ultimately left the forums (both) all together due to time, interests, family and all of the combinations that come from those things. Can say I haven't really smoked a cigar since that time frame either.

Been browsing about a bit, and been getting the itch lately. Have started smoking a few "cigars" at work during some break times, machine made cheapies because of time constraints. However, I happen to have all of the cigars from my previous time still sitting about. Thinking about breaking back into those..They all have a good minimum of five years on them now. They were rarely fussed with, kept in the has been rock steady for going on six year wine cooler with bovedas that have been recharged as needed. (Though they do need to be replaced, even recharging leaves some crystallization in the corners. Any good deals on cheap 62-65% boveda packs anyone know of?)

Back then, and would still be I am assuming...Tatuaje was my go to favorite. DE Nica Rustica was a big hitter for me. I missed the last release size and would like a couple of the smallest version to sample out. I guess I enjoyed hunting the "boutiques" back then too, that have seemingly become more main stream as certain websites and companies grew, expanded, and bought up brands to roll into one business. (Looking at CigarFed here.)


I'd like to hear everyones recommendations of some new cigars to come out since around 2015. I've always fancied lancers, petites and the like. Smaller ring gauges, length varies. I don't really go anything over a 52.. 54 pushing it if it's the smallest and was something I really wanted to try.

Without making this too long, anyone feel free to shoot me some recommends on newer brands/sticks.. I'm open to trading occasionally. I have a container full of Tatuajes, still have the original release Tat Lanceros in the cedar box, unspoiled cept for cracking the box open just slightly to allow a bit more circulation. Container full of some cheaper easy burn sticks I found I enjoyed, some Drew Estate's of old, a few random other little things. So, show me how the world of cigars has evolved in the last five or so years. I do recognize some of the names browsing around, which is great. I was kind of looking through the WTS/WTB forums and didn't see a whole lot of interaction, so hopefully maybe I just missed it and that part of everything hasn't died out while I've been away.

[restomod]

Welcome back! Paging @WNYTONY to help you with all things small ring gauge, he has tried them all and keeps notes.

[josh lucky 13]

Welcome back

[WNYTONY]

Well now, looky what that damn cat dragged in this time. Welcome back Michael, good to see your name on a post again. I might still have a stick or 2 that you sent me in my wineador !

As to the smaller cigars, Pete has come out with a few you should try. L'Atelier Travailleurs and in the Surrogates line Cracker Crumbs are both great little 4.5 x 38 smokes that come in soft pack fivers. Pete also rolled out a small size of Tattoo that you should like. Crowned Heads has a few of their lines available in a small size and Swisher Liga has released all your favorite Liga blends in tin sizes.

Overall there has been a little push for some smaller rings since you've been on vacation. Seeing a few more 42's and 44's popping up than in the past when everything was headed towards 60's. More 5x42 and they still all are making the 5.5 ish by 46 or 48 corona / corona gorda which is still my favorite size.

I can send you the L'Ats and a few others to sample - your address still the same ?

Good to see a blast from the past come back to the circus ! Maybe @jp1979 or @AuTechCoM will show up next and shock the Bum world.......

[Drez]

As to the smaller cigars, Pete has come out with a few you should try. L'Atelier Travailleurs and in the Surrogates line Cracker Crumbs are both great little 4.5 x 38 smokes that come in soft pack fivers. Pete also rolled out a small size of Tattoo that you should like. Crowned Heads has a few of their lines available in a small size and Swisher Liga has released all your favorite Liga blends in tin sizes.


I can send you the L'Ats and a few others to sample - your address still the same ?

I've been browsing a bit. Saw the Cracker Crumbs on a review and they look interesting. Also saw the tins of some of the Ligas over on Famous. They had them on sale for 9.99.. Maybe I'll see if it is still listing that today and give one a try.

That'd be pretty damn awesome of you, but the address is changed. However, the profile was updated when I started browsing around so that is current. Or I can message it if it can't be seen that way anymore.

[WNYTONY]

I've been browsing a bit. Saw the Cracker Crumbs on a review and they look interesting. Also saw the tins of some of the Ligas over on Famous. They had them on sale for 9.99.. Maybe I'll see if it is still listing that today and give one a try.

That'd be pretty damn awesome of you, but the address is changed. However, the profile was updated when I started browsing around so that is current. Or I can message it if it can't be seen that way anymore.

I got it off your profile. I'll throw some stuff in a box and get it out in the next few days

[AuTechCoM]

Good to see a blast from the past come back to the circus ! Maybe @jp1979 or @AuTechCoM will show up next and shock the Bum world.......

10 months, 2 weeks, 5 days since this mention, I figure that I should chime in before it is a full year.

It's great to see the original bums still at it. @Drez I totally get what you mean, Life gets crazy and there never seems to be the time to stop and enjoy the simple things. Luckily I have been able to live off my stash for the time I have been away but sadly I think I am going to have to start buying again, to my wife's dismay.

It's great to see everyone still around. in speaking of blasts from the past, I have actually been in contact with @huskers lately

stay smoky

[WNYTONY]

10 months, 2 weeks, 5 days since this mention, I figure that I should chime in before it is a full year.

It's great to see the original bums still at it. @Drez I totally get what you mean, Life gets crazy and there never seems to be the time to stop and enjoy the simple things. Luckily I have been able to live off my stash for the time I have been away but sadly I think I am going to have to start buying again, to my wife's dismay.

It's great to see everyone still around. in speaking of blasts from the past, I have actually been in contact with @huskers lately

stay smoky

Hole - E - chit Where the hell you been big guy ? Good to see your name on a post and great to hear that the great @huskers is still alive and kicking. Please give him my best and tell him I'm glad to hear he's survived the hurricanes

If I don't see you again before, have a great Xmas 2020 and 2021
And if you need me to smooth things over with the missus you just let me know and I'm happy to help.

[Nature]

10 months, 2 weeks, 5 days since this mention, I figure that I should chime in before it is a full year.

It's great to see the original bums still at it. @Drez I totally get what you mean, Life gets crazy and there never seems to be the time to stop and enjoy the simple things. Luckily I have been able to live off my stash for the time I have been away but sadly I think I am going to have to start buying again, to my wife's dismay.

It's great to see everyone still around. in speaking of blasts from the past, I have actually been in contact with @huskers lately

stay smoky

Well, well, that IS some blasts from the past. Good to see you stopping in!

[jhedrick83]

10 months, 2 weeks, 5 days since this mention, I figure that I should chime in before it is a full year.

It's great to see the original bums still at it. @Drez I totally get what you mean, Life gets crazy and there never seems to be the time to stop and enjoy the simple things. Luckily I have been able to live off my stash for the time I have been away but sadly I think I am going to have to start buying again, to my wife's dismay.

It's great to see everyone still around. in speaking of blasts from the past, I have actually been in contact with @huskers lately

stay smoky

Welcome back my man!!! I hope you have been well.