Smoking a good cigar can be one of life’s great joys. It can also be a little intimidating for a beginner. When I started out I had to endure several long months of trial and painful error. I hope you can avoid that.
**NOTES: This article is a little long. Therefore, I’ve divided it into sections with bold caption headings. If you have a question about a particular subject, just scroll down until you see it. Of course, I think the story is worth reading in its entirety.
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PERRIN LOVETT 
The summer slowdown is here. I’ve noticed more than a few of you are taking some time off. And, now, so am I. But I leave you with tales like this one. Consider the next week or so a series of “best of” posts here. “Reruns” I’ve labeled them. A few new bits may pop up while I work on some big projects. Then, onward. See you soon.