IPCPR Report 2009 - Hangin with the Big Dogs

[Cigar Man Andy]

Day 1

It was a very good day. Saw some old friends and made some new friends. Tried a couple of the new Arganese, very nice CL3 and double wrapper. Tried the new Cain Maduro with Sam Leccia. Very nice smoke. Tomorrow night is a herf with Pete Johnson, Jose Blanco from La Aurora and Dion from Illusione. Should be a blast. And spen part of the day with Isy - Uptown Isy, and Christian - EricDriscoll. Also spent a lot of time with Gene Arganese. A great day and not over yet.

Here are a few pix





First party.

A few of us hooked up at Don Leoncia Cigar Bar. Thank again Lance (bigtattoo79) and family Tara and Pete fpr coming out and herfing with us. We hung out with Padilla and Pepin. Then Ernesto (La Gloria) came over and sat with us. I brought Carlito over to the table to meet Lance and the family. I thought Lance was going to pass out. Then Carlito put a Opus Robusto Maduro in my pocket.






Day 2

Carlito introduced me to his father Don Carlos. A great way to start the day.

Don Carlos

Joey Oliva with Jae and me

Big Jake and Pete

Don Pepin Dancing

[Cigar Man Andy]

Cigar Press Dinner and Party

I have to tell you that there are some incredible smokes coming out including a Sun Grown San Cristobal that kicks a$$, a new VSG tubo and many more on the horizon.


These are from the Cigar Press Party. Monday Night



Isy lost it when Luis Tian the baseball legend "Lost Son of Havanna" (Boston Red Socks) showed up.


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Our guest DJs Pete and Dion

Ying and Yang --- Joe and I getting ready to smoke BBMF and BBMF Maduro



The Clip

The caps

The floor

And lit.

Day 3

I spoke with Hostos Quesada about the problems with the second release of the Casa Magna. They were rushed, but they flew to Nicaragua and are handling the problem. He said the next batch will be as the original release. And then handed me a Casa Magna Salomon.

Then Gene Arganese asked me to come and work for him. So I am going back to work as the Virginia rep for Arganese Cigars.

It was a great show, but I am worn out and looking forward to going home. I have a few last pix.


This is me and Luis Tiant. He still wears his Championship World Series Ring. Just to piss off Isy, we spoke for 20 minutes on life.


Nick Perdomo


Hostos Quesada with my Salomon.

I am so tired I stayed in tonight, but what a great trip. So many people, so many pictures. Too many to post. But I loved it. Good to see all the brothers that showed up...

[madurolover]

I love that picture of DPG dancing!

[stanthetaxman]

Excellent updates and pictures! And congrats on the new gig!

[scottw]

Looks like a damn fine trip Andy! How was the BBMF?

[CigarDetective]

Nice pics. Looks like a load of fun! Congrats on your new job!

[Shriner4cigars]

Great pics Andy, must have been an incredible time!

[mrreindeer]

Awesome Andy!!!

Thanks very much for sharing!

Then Gene Arganese asked me to come and work for him. So I am going back to work as the Virginia rep for Arganese Cigars.

[andrew s]

Looks like a great time. Congrats on the new job.

[baddddmonkey]

Looks like you had a blast! Also congrads on being a rep for Arganese. Definately something you would enjoy, also with your knowledge of cigars. It should be a piece of cake for you! To do something you already love and enjoy and then get paid for it!

[holmes711]

Thanks for sharing Andy! It looks like a trip of a life time. Good luck with Arganese!

[Cigar Man Andy]

Originally Posted by scottw

Looks like a damn fine trip Andy! How was the BBMF?

Scott, I will tell you that it was as awesome as the Chili Pepper. Carlito told me to wait on the Robo Maduro until I get home, so I may hold out until you and Brandy come out.

It was an unreal trip, but I am exhausted and can't wait to get home.

Yesterday, I was talking with Nick Perdomo and I got a text from Sam, in2xshp, around 2:00pm with a picture of his new baby Samantha. So Sam, Nick has already seen her.

Guys, there are some amazing smokes coming down the pike. A Padron 45th Anniversary, A couple of new LFDs and they are gointo re release the Salomon for a limited time. The Tat red and black tubes, and my fave, Carlito is going to release a Rosado 8-5-8 again. Arganese had an SCHIP special. (S this) He took two cigars and put them toe-to-toe and connected them by the wrapper. You break it in half and have two sticks, but SCHIP is paid only once. And he is going to release a Cuban Salomon about 9' x 100rg to 56rg at the cap. I called it the Donkey D**k. LOL

Lots coming. Right now I am at the Louis Armstrong Air Port waiting for my flight, by I will post more as I go through my stuff and smoke a few more of the new sticks...

[Nickerson]

Man that is awesome... its like partying with celebrities. Haha. Make some connections and get us an exclusive Puff brand cigar.

[edogg]

Thanks for the update Andy. Looks like you had a great time...can't wait to try those S-this cigars

[Herf N Turf]

Man Andy! You had me there with you for a minute. Thanks for sharing this wonderful adventure!