Gonna Meet Rocky Patel

[SHOE]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Have fun, I personally have no desire to meet Rocky. He really did J. Fuego dirty when they parted ways.

Darrell, what exactly transpired there? I guess in the business world, you don't make millions if you don't slap a few people around. Not that I like that but it happens every day.

I've met Rocky a couple of times and he is pretty down to earth and to me is a very likable kind of guy (taking into consideration the business aspect of sucking up to the consumer). I'll never forget at CigarFest, it was freakin' damp and cold outside while the VIHs were waiting to get in. I look up and here comes Rocky. He greets everybody in line and shakes hands. None of the other big names did that.

I like Nick Perdomo the best. He always extends a hand and has even remembered details about me and where I'm from. Good guy.

[Coz77]

Originally Posted by Full_Metal_Humidor

rocky patel seems like a cool dude. i haven't tried a whole lot of his stuff, but to me he seems kinda like a cigar whore. he has way too many blends.

I too almost gave up on Rocky until SeanGAR hooked me up with a Fire Corojo Lancero. I've never smoked a Lancero due to it's size, I just kinda feel silly holding a stick that long. But this thing was fantastic all the way to the nub.

I think I am going to give Rocky a second chance. SeanGAR has defiantly inspired me to try more Rockys and Lanceros. Thanks Buddy!

[MCM]

Originally Posted by Snake Hips

Then he must still be here, because that's where I am The shop in question is on 92nd and Sheridan; don't know if you've been there.

I met him at Cigars on Sixth but I know he was at another B&M the Wednesday prior.

[Poriggity]

After hearing how Doc Stogiefresh feels about Rocky, thats enough for me to never wish to meet him. Heck, I've stopped smoking his cigars too.

[MCM]

Originally Posted by Poriggity

After hearing how Doc Stogiefresh feels about Rocky, thats enough for me to never wish to meet him. Heck, I've stopped smoking his cigars too.

Details for those of us unfamiliar with what you are referring to?

[Poriggity]

Lets just say that Doc goes out of his way in his podcast about the IPCPR show on how much he was not impressed with Rocky...


I believe it was this show:

http://stogiefresh.com/journal/Site/...PCPR-2008.html

Scott

[Snake Hips]

Originally Posted by Poriggity

After hearing how Doc Stogiefresh feels about Rocky, thats enough for me to never wish to meet him. Heck, I've stopped smoking his cigars too.

Kinda seems odd to me. I don't go by other people's opinions as much as my own, so I'll see after I meet the guy. I like his product, and I'd like to meet him regardless of any bastardry he may be the source of, so I'll keep smoking his cigars and I'll have the pleasure of talking to him. I won't stop smoking his stuff because of what other people think of him (Hell, what I think of him. If he was Satan incarnate, the guy still makes a good product).

[Poriggity]

Smoke what ya like and like what ya smoke... Thats what I always say.. I used to love his products as well, but have found that they have gone downhill recently, and thats just my own opinion on the product.
Scott