What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?

[jamespowers]

OK, I need y'alls help.
I've found an available space that is 99% perfect for the cigar lounge I plan to open early Q1 2011. I've established lines of contact for the various wholesale accounts I'll need (except Drew Estate, it's almost like they don't want to sell their ****) and I'm working up a business plan for my potential landlord. The space is a little odd and could be a hassle to rent, but for the area where it's located, it's about $6/sqft less than average.

So, here's the help I need. I need suggestions for a smoke mitigation system. The site is ground floor of a multi-level unit and while it has its own air handler, this is still a concern. Something suitable for a sub-1000sqft area is what I'm seeking. This is the only substantiated concern the potential landlord has as I intend to pay the first years rent up front.
The other thing I'm having issues with is a name. The site is divided almost ideally to carry a small, high-end selection of antiques and the like. I plan on everything from vintage and new Dunhill lighters to modern art.

Before anyone bashes my idea as stupid due to the 'recession', the site is in a high end shopping strip outside of a plantation with an average home price of ~1.5m. The market is there and I'm not the only one assured of that fact.

I don't think it is a stupid idea at all. There really is a market for places like that because of smoking bans everywhere. A centrally located place would be great for lunch time, after dinner and the like. High-end is what I would expect from a Cigar Lounge and Antique Emporium. I have thought of doing that myself. The name would be something like Corona Corner or just plain Smoking.

 

[Adcurium]

Cain NUB, with the CT wrapper.

 

[BobC]

First cigar in almost two weeks. A 601 Green corona. I've had a nasty cold and maybe pneumonia.

 

[St.Ignatz]

La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amore

 

[HHISIII]

Well, I have to go present a rough plan to my potential landlords tomorrow, then he'll make his decision. The property is owned by two guys, one of em is 99% sold as he is an avid cigar smoker and has to drive a few miles currently to get one, this site is right downstairs from where he works. I've not yet met the other. Steaming a Robert Graham dress shirt, finding a pair of cufflinks to match, shining my testonis and trying to pick which sportcoat to go with

 

[BobC]

CAO Lx2 toro tonight. A very good and full flavored cigar, but I had issues with the wrapper cracking right from the start. It cracked when I toasted the foot and kept on cracking until I tossed it half way through.

 

[Optionseeker]

Smoked a pipe for the first time tonight! After reading lots of info here on FL and a few other sites, I strolled down to the local tobacconist and bought an inexpensive corncob (Missouri Meerschaum) and a small bag of a flake blend .

Very enjoyable and I found the ritual to be relaxing. I think I'd like to try an aromatic blend next.

 

[rkwilker]

5 Vegas Limitada

 

[Adcurium]

5 Vegas Limitada

I'd like to try the Limitada.

Today, I had the Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage CT wrapper. I enjoyed it more than I thought i would. I've never really been a fan of RP, but a friend suggested I try the 1990 CT. I'm glad i did.

 

[DesertDan]

Oliva "G" maduro - churchill

 

[SteveAS]

Santos corona, which was superb, and a Trinidad Reyes, which was pretty good, too.

 

[rkwilker]

Padilla Obsidian

 

[jamespowers]

First cigar in almost two weeks. A 601 Green corona. I've had a nasty cold and maybe pneumonia.

I know how that is. Stay well. Last time I had walking Pneumonia and ended up in the hospital. Stay hydrated.
An old hot toddy recipe was to place a derby at the foot of your bed and drink until you see two.

 

[BobC]

An old hot toddy recipe was to place a derby at the foot of your bed and drink until you see two.

I used to be able to do that. Not sure I can anymore.

 

[Mr. Slenderhead]

Last night a Monte Christo 4. Mmmm...

 

[BobC]

My Father Le Bijou petit robusto tonight.

 

[HHISIII]

An Oliva Black Pearl and a Sammy Oktoberfest while sitting in a hammock chair next to the lagoon outside my house.

Think I'm gonna drop a little $$ and buy a box of some Gurkha variant from Thompson...

 

[rkwilker]

Padilla Limitado

 

[jamespowers]

I used to be able to do that. Not sure I can anymore.

Did it work?
Last night was a The Maxx Ego.

 

[DesertDan]

RP Edge corojo - Toro

RP Edge are my "old faithful" I like them all, they aren't too expensive and while I have had a few over the years that had some flaws, for the most part their quality is very consistant.