how it all began or what a long strange trip its been.....

well if your taking the time to read this thank you.At the encouragement of friends who have shared my knowledge and benefited from it I have set this blog up.I have had an avid interest in cigars and pipes since 1987. Not just liking to smoke but to also  learn about the crafting and blending.I hope that my reviews and insights are helpful and entertaining.But most importantly; that I'm not waisting your time This is my introduction, the next post will be about just how I got "into' smoking cigars. its a bit macabre since involves dead bodies and crime scenes...............time to open up my cigar box and lets see what's inside....