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Thanks for the Kind Welcome

Hello all,

I'm John from Gurnee, IL - about 25 miles North of Chicago. I've been smoking one thing or another for the last 25 years. I've been smoking ciagrs exclusively for about 9 months. So I'm very new to cigars. My best friend got me started on an Avo Maduro Belicoso. I'm very partial to all the Avos and I'll take a Maduro anytime.

This looks like a great site. I'm looking forward to seeing all the topics, boards, etc. Also, I"m looking for any gatherings (herfs?) in the Chicago area and any tips on local store events. Please feel free to contact me about those topics or anything.

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Permalink Reply by Gurnee John on January 25, 2009 at 8:58pm

Thanks Cellar. I lived in BG (Old Farm Village) for a few years.

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Permalink Reply by sweem on January 25, 2009 at 7:20pm

Welcome! Another IL Man to join the ranks. I am from Elgin,IL. Not too close, but not really all that far either

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Permalink Reply by Gurnee John on January 25, 2009 at 8:59pm

Thanks Sweem. Nice to meet you.

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Permalink Reply by Charming Karl, Cookie King on January 25, 2009 at 8:05pm

Hi John. Welcome to Social Cigar. You might want to post an avatar or change your screenname to make it a little more distinct - we have about 89 Johns on Social Cigar. Enjoy the site - there is definitely a lot of knowledge in these parts. And there are a bunch of Chicago-area people I am sure. And also maduro lovers!

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Permalink Reply by Gurnee John on January 25, 2009 at 9:00pm

Thanks for the advice Charming. I'm working on finding an appropriate picture.

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Permalink Reply by Jon Hall aka Johnny Richmond on January 25, 2009 at 8:10pm

Your in the right place. This site has very active members who meet whenever possible. AVO is a fine cigar. A friend of mine gave me an Indian Tabac Maduro just a couple of hours ago and I smoked it with him on the spot. That was a beautiful maduro cigar which I will buy for myself the next time I see them on Cigarbid.com. Enjoy your stay here.

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Permalink Reply by Herfin BigDog Cigar Enthusionado on January 25, 2009 at 8:54pm

Jon,

Not sure if you might be interested in the Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduro, but they're on sale here:

http://www.superiorcigars.com/db/Indian%20Tabac%20Super%20Fuerte/

All sizes are $50.00 a box.

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Permalink Reply by Gurnee John on January 25, 2009 at 9:03pm

Thanks for the link, HBD. I will probably start with a 5pack from CBID before I go for a box. I do appreciate the recommendation. Jon Hall also gave them the thumbs up.

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Permalink Reply by Jon Hall aka Johnny Richmond on January 27, 2009 at 12:58pm

Weird, I just read this after I posted on another thread about that exact cigar. A friend of mine I smoke with on Sundays gave me one this past sunday. I smoked another this morning and WOW, I love it!! Thanks for the tip. I'm going to the site now. Sorry I couldn't catch you guys this past weekend. I am going to try to make it up for one of the February Bi-monthly Herfs. Peace

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Permalink Reply by Gurnee John on January 25, 2009 at 9:01pm

Thanks Jon. I haven't treid the Indian Tabec yet. I've got it on my list.

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Permalink Reply by Herfin BigDog Cigar Enthusionado on January 25, 2009 at 8:56pm

Welcome 'John from Gurnee, IL' to the Social Cigar Forum!!!

Open the door, jump in and when you feel comfortable, start posting . We're very friendly to Newbies and FOG's alike.

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