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08-11-2008, 07:56 AM
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180 degrees at Club Stogie
A PM I received recently got me to thinking (scary thought) about my reasons for participation at CS, and how they have turned around 180.
I came to CS when some posts turned up in a search I was doing for information on detecting fake Cuban cigars. "WOW! lots of good info on this site, I can learn a lot". 1st priority was gaining info on everything cigars. This lasted for a good while, then I slipped into enjoying the trades, passes, group buys, bombs, etc. as being most important to me. As I progressed the reason I now enjoy CS the most came to the forefront, the friendships. I have a lot of friendships I highly value through my association with Club Stogie. I know it has been said before, it just struck me as interesting that my values had done a complete 180 through my experiences at CS. At first the priority order was: #1 information #2 deals/trades #3 friendships Now the order is reversed #1 friendships #2 deals/trades #3 information. I suppose this is a normal, healthy evolution. The friendships have transcended the boundaries of CS and enriched my life in many ways. Thank all of you, and thanks Club Stogie for facilitating my personal growth.
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08-11-2008, 09:05 AM
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Re: 180 degrees at Club Stogie
Great post and perspective!
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08-11-2008, 10:17 AM
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Gentleman Jim Stogie
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Re: 180 degrees at Club Stogie
I'm about the same, that the friendships are the most important and information second. I actually hate doing trades specifically because I hate packing up my end and going to the PO so except for a very occaional trip to the PIF thread I won't be doing anymore of these at all.
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08-11-2008, 10:17 AM
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alliroG
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Re: 180 degrees at Club Stogie
I am still on number 1. Gaining new info and imparting the info I have learned over the years.
I am not sure when I will be comfortable moving on to 2. Trading is probably my lowest priority. I would not be opposed to making new friends. But I guess until I share my address and whatnot it might be hard.
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08-11-2008, 10:18 AM
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I am a idiot.
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Re: 180 degrees at Club Stogie
Very well put.
I found CS by mistake when I was googling around looking for tips on humidors and found a link and joined. I'm really glad I did. I have a lot of people I would consider friends here although I never actually met them. |
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