2025 wrap-up and Merry Christmas!

[LLC]

Rob, you, Hamlet, and all of the team have earned and deserve all the success you have had. 

Wishing you all and the entire FOH community a Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a great 2026. 

[loose_axle]

Congrats Rob and Merry Christmas to you, yours and the team! 

Merry Christmas to everyone on the forum and hope 2026 is a peaceful and prosperous year for you! 

[havanaclub7]

El Prez,

Merry Christmas to you and the gang. I agree with your assessment of the Esplendidos. Amazing cigar and one I have always loved. You really can tell the triple fermentation in that cigar that’s magic. I would add the Romeo y Julieta Churchills as a surprise hit of the year. They are as close to the once greatness as I have had in recent years. Some are even what I call cherry bombs full of those black cherry notes that I love. Thanks for what you guys do and let’s hope for a better year next year in terms of both supply and quality. 

[SpecialK]

Thanks to all here for a great community that doesn't exist anywhere online (and probably no where else either ). Truly grateful for everyone here and thanks to @El Presidente and gang for the oasis. 

Merry Christmas !! 

[mavoo]

Merry Christmas to all FOH!

[Fugu]

Have a Merry Christmas one and all!

[anacostiakat]

Ho, Ho, Ho. Where da Ho's? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[painfreefishing]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. 

[sbsbsb1]

Merry Christmas to all here!

[Capn_Jackson]

Thank you for making our hobby more enjoyable, and also more enriched!! Congrats on all the well-earned and deserved achievements, for you and the entire team!

[Havanaaddict]

Thank you for doing what you do too keep this place running like a Top 👏

[Chibearsv]

Rob, thank you and the entire FOH team for making me feel like family. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all.

[Chas.Alpha]

Only 5 banned and I wasn’t responsible for any of them.

I shall endeavor to do better next year… 😔

✡️✝️☪️☯️🕉️💟☮️🎶🎄

[LaoFan]

Awesome update @El Presidente - Love seeing community/business growing.

From China to all:

[BG318]

Rob,

I'm really grateful for the community you have created. It's the only one I belong to, because of the quality of the people involved. I'll be the hairy old guy on your front porch, waiting for lunch. No Vegemite, please.

[JDoughty]

It will be very merry indeed when I get my hands on the new BR and Fab005 cigars! Will there be a sampler or fiver available of the new ones? Nothing would give me more pleasure* than to taste all of them! Sovereign Suns is a fantastic Xmas morning smoke, currently enjoying one quietly on the porch to escape the noise level inside. My relatives are lovely and I'm glad the littles are enjoying their presents, but oh what a commotion.

* Disclaimer since my spouse can see this. I mean with my clothes on and not necessarily involving my spouse. Wait, I'm not actually sure that gets me in less trouble. 😆 Happy holidays, all! 

[TanT]

On 12/25/2025 at 11:39 AM, JDoughty said:

It will be very merry indeed when I get my hands on the new BR and Fab005 cigars! Will there be a sampler or fiver available of the new ones? Nothing would give me more pleasure* than to taste all of them! Sovereign Suns is a fantastic Xmas morning smoke, currently enjoying one quietly on the porch to escape the noise level inside. My relatives are lovely and I'm glad the littles are enjoying their presents, but oh what a commotion.

* Disclaimer since my spouse can see this. I mean with my clothes on and not necessarily involving my spouse. Wait, I'm not actually sure that gets me in less trouble. 😆 Happy holidays, all! 

So, so much trouble. 👀😆

[Chibearsv]

On 12/25/2025 at 10:39 AM, JDoughty said:

It will be very merry indeed when I get my hands on the new BR and Fab005 cigars! Will there be a sampler or fiver available of the new ones? Nothing would give me more pleasure* than to taste all of them! Sovereign Suns is a fantastic Xmas morning smoke, currently enjoying one quietly on the porch to escape the noise level inside. My relatives are lovely and I'm glad the littles are enjoying their presents, but oh what a commotion.

* Disclaimer since my spouse can see this. I mean with my clothes on and not necessarily involving my spouse. Wait, I'm not actually sure that gets me in less trouble. 😆 Happy holidays, all! 

I can relate. At my sister's house, my wife gave the littles karaoke machines. My sister and BIL are of the same opinion that noise from kids can never be loud enough. No escape available for me there. Sometimes, being sober is a horrible drawback. 

[TanT]

8 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

I can relate. At my sister's house, my wife gave the littles karaoke machines. My sister and BIL are of the same opinion that noise from kids can never be loud enough. No escape available for me there. Sometimes, being sober is a horrible drawback. 

I don't hate any of my relatives enough to give their kids karaoke machines. 😆

[Ford2112]

13 hours ago, Chibearsv said:

I can relate. At my sister's house, my wife gave the littles karaoke machines. My sister and BIL are of the same opinion that noise from kids can never be loud enough. No escape available for me there. Sometimes, being sober is a horrible drawback. 

I used to have to take a whole day just to decompress from my crazy nieces every time I would go to my sister's. I will NEVER house sit for her again. Those delinquents did everything they weren't supposed to!