Just back from the states (minor cigar ****)

[Zenistar]

Well, this afternoon I just got back from a few weeks in the states,

A good few days were spent in PA (around Northumberland / Sunbury for those interested) meeting up with the family on my wife's side and of course we took up suggestions to sample the local beers including the various Yuengling brands. We also managed to find the brewery in Pottsville who gave us an excellent tour around the facility and a few free samples afterwards (it was just a shame I had to drive).

After that we moved up to New York city and did all the normal touristy stuff, with added cigar shop visits where ever possible. Visited Nat Sherman on 5th Ave, The Village Smoke Shop, JR Cigars, Davidoff, Barclay Rex outside Grand Central and a whole host of other places buying what I liked here and there. By far the most impressive humidors were in Nat Shermans and the Davidoff store though I bought nothing in the latter after pointing out a beetled cigar and a few piles of dust to the assistant.

Didn't get to smoke much at all during the holiday, mostly due to the crazy restrictions in NYC. All I ended up with was a Java Wafe smoked while sitting around on a very hot afternoon in PA, a so so cigar, to be honest I can't see what people find to rave about them, and a Chateu Fuente while sitting around Times Square around 11 at night watching the world go by.

With all the cigar shop trips I didn't come home empty handed, in fact I planned ahead and took over a small tuppaware with some beads, I just bought a few of what I fancied and what I had been looking for (Don't worry Dan, the wish list you are working on is still good, just send over what you planned ) and most of them made it back to Switzerland in one piece. One of the large CAO Sopranos seems to have split and the RP sun-grown has also burst its wrapper near the head.



Not a bad little haul for a 20x10x12 little tupperador.

Oh I also managed to grab a cheap 3 stirrup Stinky ashtray for $20 from JR Cigars on 5th Ave but no matter how hard I looked I could find nowhere that stocked Palio cutters, I believe my wife is now sick of hearing "Do you have Palio Cutters?" multiple times a day!

One thing I have to mention though, how the hell do you guys cope with such massive portions of food in restaurants, I don't believe I have eaten so much as I have in the last two weeks, some of the portions could easily feed three people and it seems that most plates go back to the kitchen with leftovers - I noticed food was cheap but the amount was just nuts!

[NCRadioMan]

Nice haul! They all look great!

One thing I have to mention though, how the hell do you guys cope with such massive portions of food in restaurants, I don't believe I have eaten so much as I have in the last two weeks, some of the portions could easily feed three people and it seems that most plates go back to the kitchen with leftovers - I noticed food was cheap but the amount was just nuts!

We're fat and demand large portions! The land of milk and honey and all that.


NCRM

[caskwith]

now thats what i call holiday souveniers!!! nice going


glad you had a good trip and good to hear you are home safe!

[Golfman]

Originally Posted by Zenistar

One thing I have to mention though, how the hell do you guys cope with such massive portions of food in restaurants, I don't believe I have eaten so much as I have in the last two weeks, some of the portions could easily feed three people and it seems that most plates go back to the kitchen with leftovers - I noticed food was cheap but the amount was just nuts!

Yea, i just cant eat all of the food they put on my plate....doggie bag it haha

[PUFFNMO]

Zenistar - That is an excellent haul you made. It's a funny thing how the grass is always greener on the other side - I have had great cigar shopping experiences in Switzerland. Being able to buy Havanas at will was amazing.
The Davidoff shop in Geneva in the 70's was also amazing - the quality and flavor of their Cubans has never been equalled IMO. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it.
Anyway, sounds like a pretty fun vacation you had. Larry:s

[accorddude]

Sounds like you had a fun trip. Yeah we eat alot of food here. My mother and grandmother always split a plate anytime we go out. It is the land of fat people. Just think you dident even get to visit the south and soul food.

[kvaughan]

On a side note, I bet you weren't dissapointed by the Yeungling it's the best drink we have in this region

[Poriggity]

Nice looking sticks! Im hoping to come back with a similar setup, as Im headed to NY in December. As far as the food portions go, welcome to America!
Scott

[jovenhut]

Nice selction! Enjoy them all

[Lumpold]

Maybe I'm just a fat git, but I'm all for the American food portions... and free refills on racks of ribs at restaurants? Man, last time I ate four racks of ribs in one meal. And pudding.

You shouldn't be disappointed with the Padrons, those are some nice smokes. And the Cusanos. And the RP Vintage.

[RPB67]

Nice purchase. Looks like you did some dam good shopping !

America, America the land of the NCs and you got them. Enjoy them.

Glad you enjoyed your vacation .

[smokinpoke]

maybe someday you can make it an all american tour and herf it up with all the members of CS.

[Raider4Life]

what is that cigar next to the RP olde world reserve, i know its a Rocky Patel but ive never seen one with a white band

thanks a lot

Josh

[Zenistar]

It just says on it, RP Vintage 1999, Conneticut - Cant tell you anything more about it.

Smoked a Padron Anni 1964 this afternoon - very very nice smoke - I can see why you guys rave about them.

[Raider4Life]

Originally Posted by Zenistar

It just says on it, RP Vintage 1999, Conneticut - Cant tell you anything more about it.

Smoked a Padron Anni 1964 this afternoon - very very nice smoke - I can see why you guys rave about them.

o ok cool thanks a lot, i never have seen the conneticut wrapped one, plez let me know who it is,

thanks 4 the info

Josh