My Dad's Birthday

[icehog3]

Last night was my Dad's 69th Birthday, and his wife turned him loose to me for a night out. Now my Dad works 60 hours a week still, and doesn't stay out late, but we had a great dinner and a few drinks, and then I brought him over to the Dark Side. He has smoked the occasional cigar, mostly playing poker with the boys, but nothing too special.

I brought out a nice Partagas 898 from '98, and said he was in for a treat. He wasn't so sure he could handle it, but I told him it was a pretty smooth cigar. Well, he nubbed it...and loved it. Said it was the greatest Birthday he ever had (maybe it was the vodka). I just sat back with a Graycliff Expresso and enjoyed watching him enjoy the Cuban.

Just thought I'd share mt Dad's first Cuban experience with y'all.

[carbonbased_al]

Awesome story. You pushed your dad down the slope. Well done.

[ToddziLLa]

Sounds like you both had a splendid experience! Such a shame he is still working that much...it is folks like us who should treat folks like your father to great smokes, just as you did!

I'm sure you are already aware of this...but cherish each and every moment you have like this with your father! I never had a father growing up (still don't) and I would kill for an experience like that! Anywho, I am glad you had a great time. What kind of food did you eat btw?

[DonWeb]

Originally Posted by icehog3

... Said it was the greatest Birthday he ever had (maybe it was the vodka).

he was talkin' truth bro. no one knows how special you are, and how to enjoy time with you better'n your peeps.

[catfishm2]

That's awesome Tom! Father and son sharing a cigar together is a memory you will always cherish. Really glad you had that time with your dad.

[Jkbd33]

Originally Posted by carbonbased_al

Awesome story. You pushed your dad down the slope. Well done.

yep he going to go down that slope trying to relive that great cigar.

[pinoyman]

Originally Posted by carbonbased_al

Awesome story. You pushed your dad down the slope. Well done.

Good job Tom!

[illuminatus]

Great story! I'll have to do that to my dad for his 50th in about 9 years... by then, I'll be old enough to drink!

[Franksmith]

Totally cool Tom... I am very happy for you, that is a memory to hang onto for ever. Pretty hard to get those perfect moments in life with the "old man" but you pulled it off nicely. My Dad and I smoked a couple of ISOM's together (Boli PC's) when my grand daughter/his great grand daughter was born. His smoking cigars ages ago (but not any longer) was probably instrumental in me taking them up... it was pretty cool when he mentioned that it was the best cigar he ever had and saved the butt.

Of course I am very honored that I am in possession of one of those 98's... after this story I'll probably never smoke it... it just became even more of value.


Great thread... always nice to hear a positive Father & Son story.

Is he in the same line of work?

[DonJefe]

Awesome story Tom! Sounds like a evening to remember.

[pinokio]

WTG Tom!! These are the moments that stay!

[Trooper27]

Awesome story!!!

Trooper

[RPB67]

Thanks ff sharing.

Sounds like you and dad had a great day.

[SeanGAR]

Great story Tom, enjoy those moments!

[Ms. Floydp]

wow Tom, that's just AWESOME!! I don't know of anyone who's lost their father that wouldn't wish for a moment like that.. I know Frank and I both would. You made yourself a moment to cherish the rest of your life. WTG Tom!! Sure makes me miss having the opportunity to do something like that. Thank you for sharing it with us.
















Way to shove your dad right over the edge Tom!!! j/k