Wednesday 15th December 2010

[Masterdj]

A Paratagas Serie D Especial EL 2010 and a bottle of red shraz cabernet vintage 2008. I went to Chester City centre after finishing work to buy a Trinidad Robusto Extra to smoke tonight but they didn't have any so I ended up buying this Partagas as most of the cigars were dry. The shop has been there for years but as far as I know it's part of our sponsor company. This is my third time in that store. I am not in a position to pm the sponsor but if he reads these comments he should warn his staff to increase customer service level. I have been ask to leave the store as it was dead on 5pm! I arrived there at 4.50pm. I could spend another ?50.00 if they didn't rush me. Anyway I am enjoying in my smoking room at the hotel. This is the most important thing for me after a few meeting today. Best..

[bnelly]

A Paratagas Serie D Especial EL 2010

My first one yesterday too - had a box lurking in the humi for a few weeks and couldn't resist them any longer. Lovely it was - probably the best `young' EL I've had ?

[Seriesteve]

Stinking Cold
No Cigars for me Doh!
Ss

[Deano]

Boooo! Felt like I was coming down with something, but touch wood I'm ok today.

[Watkins]

A Paratagas Serie D Especial EL 2010 and a bottle of red shraz cabernet vintage 2008. I went to Chester City centre after finishing work to buy a Trinidad Robusto Extra to smoke tonight but they didn't have any so I ended up buying this Partagas as most of the cigars were dry. The shop has been there for years but as far as I know it's part of our sponsor company. This is my third time in that store. I am not in a position to pm the sponsor but if he reads these comments he should warn his staff to increase customer service level. I have been ask to leave the store as it was dead on 5pm! I arrived there at 4.50pm. I could spend another ?50.00 if they didn't rush me. Anyway I am enjoying in my smoking room at the hotel. This is the most important thing for me after a few meeting today. Best..

Not sure if this is on topic, but I have to agree on the Chester comments...I'd have to go as far as them being rude on occasion...I now do all my shopping online as why would anyone travel to have limited selection and service that is beaten by anyone else in retail.

I saw 3 people who were new to smoking come in, ask advice and the reply was "it's all personal taste" which while it is down to that there's clear flavour's one can recommend and strength's, if the website can do it why can't a shop? the potential lost revenue from the 3 new smokers is unthinkable. (one of which was very enthusiastic to get into cigar smoking coming from pipe smoking)


on topic, a RYJ no2 during lunch I hope.

[Monkey Nuts]

Had a Boli RC yesterday during a round of golf. Golf wasn't the best, but it was a good smoke!