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Welcome to the Tampa Cigar Aficionado web site! Our goal
is to put together a group of people that enjoy cigar smoking, and periodically visit the various cigar-friendly establishments
in the Tampa Bay area. Our mission is to share the wonderful cigar history of Tampa while having a good time at it!
President - Pedro A. Galvez
VP - Tampa Chapter - Norm Boudreau
VP - St. Petersburg Chapter - Chris "Chip" Watson
Now also covering Valrico, Brandon, and Lakeland
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Friday, March 21, 2008
A Tale Of Two Events
Last night I went to two cigar events, and they were so contrasting I felt inclined to revise our concept of what
a cigar event is supposed to be. When is a tasting not a tasting? It seems these days we need to watch for semantics
before we head on to a cigar event. It used to be pretty much a given that all cigar events were consistently modeled around
one formula: a) Provide a free cigar to all participants, b) Provide raffle tickets for prizes, c) Provide special discounts,
and d) Provide some sort of snacks/beverages. This is a tried and true formula that never fails to bring customers in, as
everyone who has been to Edward's in Tampa or Cigar Castle in Temple Terrace, to name just a few, can attest. But recently a new trend has started to infiltrate cigar events,
alarming cigar aficionados everywhere. It’s the “Buy 3 of my cigars, I’ll give you one free” model, and we wonder: Is this
the shape of the things to come? Are the days of the free cigar tasting coming to an end? I sure hope not and we encourage
all our members to share how they feel about this new trend and where it is going. Get the word out!
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| Pedro Galvez - Presidente |
Smoking a cigar is nothing like smoking a cigarette. When
you smoke a cigar, you have time to think. It teaches you patience and tolerance, and gives you an appreciation of good company.
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| Chris "Chip" Watson - VP St. Petersburg Chapter |
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| Norm Boudreau - VP Tampa Chapter |
Great Cigar Quotes! Click here to check them out.
"Smoking a cigar gives you a chance to sit back and take things slow for a bit. You can wipe all of the day's thoughts out of your
brain for that short period and just relax and enjoy the peace"
Ron Andrews, Olde Punta Gorda Cigar Emporium
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