Charlie, Head Tobacconist at the Tobacco Barn in Solomons, MD

I've been thinking a lot lately about the Cigar Rights of America and how they intend to accomplish their goals. And unfortunately, I can't seem to find what exactly it is they plan to do to achieve those goals. Who is running the day-to-day operations? I can't find any sort of board of directors listed, much less the actual head of the organization. They have been very big in touting their affiliation with the large manufacturers including (but not excluding) Fuente, Padron, CAO, Rocky Patel,… Continue

Just ordered my first Palio cutter today. I got it in the burl wood finish. My cousin got one for his birthday last week, and I really like the way it works. Since Cigarmony is based out of Northern Virginia I should get it in the mail tomorrow.

"Rookies are fine and dandy, and I'm glad to see them progressing. But I don't fall in love with rookies. You're better to fall in love with a stripper than a rookie, because they'll break your heart. They really will."

- Greg Blache, Redskins' Defensive Coordinator

Today I sold my first humidor. It was a beautiful Montecristo Pyramid, #394 out of a 1,000. I hated to do it as it is a beautiful humidor, and worked well for me. Unfortunately, I have outgrown it and it is not very practical because of the big footprint and massive lid.



I'm down to just a coolerdor and I'm going to need to add a second in a couple of days. Next I need to contemplate long term options. I'll probably stick with the coolerdors and just get a nice 100 count or so… Continue

"The one cool thing about the first month of camp is living in a dorm

room. I love it when I get to leave my 2.8 million dollar house and

live in a 400 square foot box, trade in the Mercedes for the bus, and

curl up in my twin bed. The TV's are great too, who isn't happy when

they pick up 10 total channels on a 24 inch box? Yea, I guess now

people can say what a ungrateful bastard I am and how much anyone would

give to play pro football, but please, whether it's a… Continue